RCA E13332 User Manual

USER'S
GUIDE

COLOR TV

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV to rain
or moisture.

Cautions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the

product.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large
de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqú au fond.

Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).

Note To Cable TV Installer

Product
Registration

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.

CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network
logos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended viewing of channels displaying
these images should be avoided.

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this
card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of pur­chase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need
them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.

Model No _________________________________________________________
Serial No __________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________________________________

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Dealer/Address/Phone _______________________________________________
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Introduction

Thank you for choosing RCA

Your television is designed for long
life and superior operation. Despite its
sophistication, your new TV is
amazingly simple to operate because it
has so many automatic features.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

First-Time Operation .................................................................. 2-3

Controlling Your TV

Front Panel and Headphone Jack................................................... 4

On-Screen Displays ....................................................................... 4

Remote Operation....................................................................... 5-6

Operating Features

VIDEO Menu................................................................................. 7

Closed Captioning .......................................................................... 8

Languages (English, French, Spanish) .......................................... 8

SETUP Menu................................................................................. 9

Sleep Timer Operation................................................................. 10

Alarm Timer Operation ............................................................... 11

Autoprogramming Channel Memory .......................................... 12

Editing Channel Memory ............................................................. 12

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information ......................................................... 13

Dipole Antenna Connection......................................................... 13

Home Antenna Connections........................................................ 14

Cable-TV Connections ................................................................ 15

Cable-TV Operation .................................................................... 16

Accessories

Accessories .................................................................................. 17

Order Form ............................................................................. 17-18

Caring for Your TV

Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 19

Trouble Checks......................................................................... 20

Limited W arranty.................................................................... 21

1

Getting Started

First-Time Operation

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly.
Page numbers are also listed for more details.

1. Unpack TV and accessories.

Shown below are the accessories that
came packed with your TV.

Antenna Adapter
Replace adapter only with
stock #193983.

OFF

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VCR

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

SLEEP

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Dipole Antenna

2. Place batteries in remote.

1. Turn the remote control face down.

2. Press down on the ridged area of the
battery cover and slide it off.

3. Place two “AAA” batteries as shown
matching the + and – end of each
battery in the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

3. Connect antenna or cable-TV
system.

Most antenna or cable-TV systems can
be connected as shown here.

Back of

TV

ANTENNA

Incoming Cable from Antenna or
Cable-TV System

• Details for connecting a home antenna

to your TV are on page 14.

• Details for connecting a cable-TV

system to your TV are on pages 15-16.

4. Plug in the TV.

Plug in the TV, matching the wide and
small blade of the plug with the outlet.

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Getting Started

– CLOCK 12:00PM +

(MORE)

SLEEP -:--

ALARM 6:30AM

ALARM: OFF

First-Time Operation

Turn on TV and place channels

5.

in memory.

Your TV is designed to place active
channels into your TV’s memory the first
time you turn it on.

OFF

TV

VCR

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

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SLEEP

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6. Edit the channel memory.

You can add and erase channels from
memory as desired.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight

SETUP. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
EDIT CHANNELS.

– AUTOPROGRAM +

– AUTOPROGRAM +

EDIT CHANNELS

ANTENNA:CABLE

EDIT CHANNELS

LIST FEATURES

ANTENNA:CABLE

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Press
repeatedly to
see 2nd setup
menu.

7. Set the clock.

• Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is

highlighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

• Repeatedly press MENU to select
CLOCK.

MENU

• Press POWER on the TV or remote to
turn on the TV.

• The TV automatically cycles through all
channel numbers and places active
channels into the channel memory.
When your TV is finished, it tunes to
the lowest channel number in its
channel memory .

• Press + to select EDIT CHANNELS.

• Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHANNEL up or down
button or by pressing two number
buttons.

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–

– ERASE / ADD +

• Then press + to add a channel, or
press – to erase a channel. Details

are on page 12.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.

• Press and hold – to set the correct hour.
Then press and hold + to set the correct
minutes.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.

3

Controlling Your TV

5

Front Panel

Shown here are the front-panel buttons.

vol

–

menu

Remote Sensor

chan

+

power

Headphone Jack

Remote Sensor

• When using the remote control, point it
toward this sensor.

Headphone Jack

• You can plug an optional set of head­phones into this jack for private
listening. When headphones are
attached, the sound comes through the
headphones instead of the TV speaker.

• If the plug on your headphones does not
fit the jack, adapters are available at
your local electronics supply store

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the item you want
is highlighted, then press + or – to enter
the menu.

• Press repeatedly to move down each
menu screen and then press + or – to
adjust each setting.

• To mute the TV, press once and then
press +.

2 2

2 and

2 2

11

1

Buttons (Channel Up and

11

CH

Down)

• Press CHAN

22

2

to see the next higher

22

channel in memory.

• Press CHAN

11

1

to see the next lower

11

channel in memory.

• You can add or erase channels in
memory as desired. Details are on page

12.

VOL + and – Buttons (Volume Up and

Down)

• Press VOL + to increase volume, or
press VOL – to decrease volume.

• Press – or + to adjust the setting of an
item that is highlighted in the menu.

• The volume display will automatically
appear on the screen when you press the
VOL buttons.

POWER Button

• Press to turn the TV on or off.

On-Screen Displays

Sleep Timer

1

2

Alarm Timer

3

MUTE

1

Sleep Timer

This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.

Details are on page 10.

Alarm Timer

2

This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.

Details are on page 11.

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13
SLP ALM 7:17PM

MUTE 
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Time

4

This display appears after the clock is set whenever you
change channels or press DISPLAY.

Channel Number

5

This display appears whenever you change channels or press
DISPLAY.

Channel Number

4

Time

MUTE

3

This display appears when the TV’s sound is muted. Press
MUTE on the remote. Details are on page 6.

4

Controlling Your TV

Remote Operation

When operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the TV.
Objects between the remote and the
remote sensor can block the signal to
the TV.

This remote has a NightGlo feature
which illuminates the keypad. To save
battery power, do not activate the
NiteGlo feature when the remote is
used in well lit rooms.

OFF

DISPLAY

MUTE

TV

VCR

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

A

N

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C

L

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V

C

CLEAR MENU RESET

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SLEEP

PREV

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OFF Button

• Press to turn the TV off.

TV Button

• Turns on the TV.

• Shows the displays on the screen.

• Sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR Button

• Sets the remote to control the VCR.

The Lightbulb Button (NightGlo)

• Press and hold to light up the remote
control buttons. The light will go off
after five seconds.

• Every time a button is pressed the
keypad will light, and remain lit until the
command is completed.

• Press to deactivate the keypad light.

REW (Rewind)

• Rewinds a tape.

• Searches backward when tape is playing.

PLAY

• Plays tape or laserdisc.

FF (Fast Forward)

• Fast forwards a tape.

• Searches forward while tape is playing.

REC (Record)

• Starts recording onto tape.

STOP

• Stops tape.

PAUSE

• Pauses tape.

DISPLAY Button

• Press to display the time and channel
number on the screen.

• Press to see if the Sleep Timer and/or
Alarm Timer is set.

• Press to remove menus from the screen.

SLEEP Button

• Sets TV to automatically turn off in 30,
60, or 90 minutes.

MUTE Button

• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level. Closed captioning (C1)
automatically appears on the screen
when you press MUTE.

• To restore sound and normal picture,
press MUTE again or press VOL up.

PREV CH

Button (Previous Channel)

• Pressing this button switches the TV
back to the last tuned channel. This is
useful if you are watching two channels.

• Select the first channel you wish to
watch. Then select the other channel by
pressing two number buttons.

• The TV changes back and forth be­tween the two channels each time you
press this button.

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CHAN

1

11

and

22

2

Buttons

22

(Channel Up and Down)

• Press to select the next higher or lower
channel in memory.

• You can add or erase channels in
memory as desired.

VOL < and > Buttons
(Volume Down and Up)

• Press VOL > to increase volume, or
press VOL < to decrease volume.

• Press > or < to adjust the setting of an
item that is highlighted in a menu.

• The volume display appears on the
screen when you press the VOL buttons.

5

Controlling Your TV

Remote Operation (continued)

OFF

DISPLAY

MUTE

CLEAR MENU RESET

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REC STOP PAUSE

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CLEAR

• Clears menus and displays from
the screen.

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the item you want

is highlighted, then press > or < to enter
the menu.

• Press repeatedly to move down each

menu screen and then press > or < to
adjust each setting.

RESET Button

• Press to return all video settings (color,

tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness)
back to the original settings.

Number Buttons (0-9)

• Press to access any channel number.

• To select a channel, press two number

buttons. For example, press 0 then 6 for
channel 6.

• To select a 3-digit number, press and

hold number button 1 until 1— appears
on the screen. Then press the other two
numbers.

SKIP (Commercial Skip)

• Allows you to look at other channels
during commercials using the
CHANNEL buttons.

• Each press adds 30 seconds. The TV
switches back to original channel when
time runs out.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

• Selects a recording speed either:
SLP, SP, or LP.

TRACK Button (– or +)
(Tracking down and up)

• Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear in the picture during
playback.

F.ADV Button (Frame Advance)

• Fast forwards the tape through a
commercial when a tape is playing.

• Advances the tape one video frame at a
time when the tape is in PAUSE mode.

TRACK F.ADV

-

+

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Operating Features

VIDEO Menu

Press MENU until VIDEO is highlighted. Then press + to select the
VIDEO menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and – to

adjust each function.

Press
MENU to
select

VIDEO

Press +
for 1st

VIDEO

Menu
Screen

ENGLISH

– VIDEO +

CAPTION OFF

SETUP

– VIDEO RESET +

(MORE)

The VIDEO RESET function changes all the video functions (color, tint,
contrast, brightness, sharpness) back to the factory settings. Press + or – to
reset the video functions. RESET appears on the TV screen momentarily
while the functions are being adjusted.

Caution: When using TV games,
computers, and similar products with
your TV, keep the brightness and
contrast functions at low settings. If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the
screen for long periods of time at a high
brightness or contrast setting, the image
can be permanently imprinted onto the
screen. These types of imprints are not
covered by your warranty because they
are the result of misuse.

Press

MENU

until the
second

VIDEO

Menu
appears

Adjustment
Displays

– COLOR +

TINT

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS

COLOR

–.......I.......+

TINT

R......I.......G

CONTRAST

–.......I.......+

BRIGHTNESS

I.......+

–.......

The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + or –
to select COLOR, then press + to increase or press – to decrease color.

The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + or – to select
TINT. Press + to add more green tint or press – to add more red tint.

The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of
the picture. Press + or – to select CONTRAST. Press + to increase or
press – to decrease contrast.

The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the dark portions
of the picture. Press + or – to select BRIGHTNESS. Press + to increase
or press – to decrease brightness.

The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + or – to
select SHARPNESS. Press + to increase or press – to decrease.

These functions are displayed individually at the bottom of the screen
once they have been selected. The setting can be adjusted at that time by
pressing either the + or – button.

SHARPNESS

–.......

I.......+

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IMAGE

SOUS-TITR – –

REGLAGES

- FRANCAIS +

Operating Features

Languages

The on-screen displays in this TV can
be displayed in three languages:
English, French, and Spanish. When
you select a language, most of the
displays will be shown on the screen
in your preferred language.

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning lets you display the
audio portion of a program as text on
the TV screen. This is useful to the
hearing impaired or anyone who wants
to watch a program without the sound.

There are two types of closed
captioning available: C1 (Caption 1)
and C2 (Caption 2). C1 displays the
full translation of the primary lan­guage in your area. C2 may be used
as a source for secondary languages,
simplified English, or other transla­tions transmitted in your area.

The closed captioning feature in this
TV does not support a Text Mode.
Typically, the Text Mode consists of
program information, weather
bulletins, local activities, etc.

Selecting a Language

1. Press MENU once to bring up the

main menu and highlight ENGLISH.

- ENGLISH +

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

SETUP

Setting Closed Captioning

1. Press MENU until CAPTION

OFF is highlighted.

ENGLISH

- CAPTION OFF +

VIDEO

SETUP

2. Press + or – to select OFF, C1, or C2.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

- CAPTION C1 +

SETUP

2. Press + or – to select FRANCAIS

(French), ESPANOL (Spanish),
or ENGLISH.

3. The screen displays the TV program’s

audio portion as text if the program
has closed captioning.

THIS DOWNTOWN MONUMENT
WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY A
SCULPTOR IN THE EARLY 1800'S.

Closed captioning is not available on
all channels or at all times. Only
specific programs are encoded with
closed captioning information (CC).

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Operating Features

SETUP Menu

Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and – to

adjust each function.

Press

MENU

to select

SETUP

1st

SETUP

Menu
Screen

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

– SLEEP -:-- +

ALARM 12:00AM

ALARM: OFF

CLOCK 2:10PM

(MORE)

By setting the Sleep function, you program your TV to turn itself off after a
certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an
hour or so before going to sleep. Press the + or – button to select the length
of time you want the TV to stay on. Details are on page 10.

You can program your TV to turn itself on at a specific time by setting the

ALARM time function and turning the ALARM: ON/OFF function ON.
Details are on page 11.

The ALARM: ON/OFF function lets you turn the alarm on or off by pressing
the + or – button. Details are on page 11.

After setting the CLOCK function, the time is displayed on the TV screen
whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY. Press and hold – to set
the correct hours and + to set the correct minutes. Details are on page 3.

Press

MENU

until the
second

SETUP

Menu
appears

– AUTOPROGRAM +

EDIT CHANNELS

ANTENNA:CABLE

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When you press + or – to start the AUTOPROGRAM function, the TV cycles
through all channels and places only the active channels for your area in its
channel memory. The channel memory is the list of channels the TV stops on
when you press CHANNEL up or down. Details are on page 12.

The EDIT CHANNELS function allows you to edit the channel memory by
adding or erasing channels. Details are on page 12.

The ANTENNA: CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have cable
or a home antenna connected to it. The TV adjusts this function for you
when you start the AUTOPROGRAM function. If you wish to adjust it
manually, press + or – to switch between the CABLE and AIR setting.

9

Operating Features

Sleep Timer Operation

By setting the Sleep Timer, you can
program your TV to turn itself off
after a certain period of time (up to
four hours). This is useful whenever
you want to watch TV for an hour or
so before going to sleep.

Setting the Sleep Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-

lighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

2. Press + to select the length of time you

want the TV to stay on. Each press of
the + button adds 30 minutes. Each
press of the – button subtracts 30
minutes.

– SLEEP 2:00 +

ALARM 12:00AM

ALARM: OFF

CLOCK 1:58PM

(MORE)

4. When the Sleep Timer is turned on, the

letters SLP appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or
stations or press DISPLAY.

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SLP

12

10:35PM

5. Repeat step 1 to see the amount of time

remaining before the TV shuts itself off.

– SLEEP :32 +

ALARM 12:00AM

ALARM: OFF

CLOCK 10:35PM

(MORE)

32 minutes
remaining

3. When finished, the display disappears

from the screen in a few seconds. To
make it disappear more quickly, press
CLEAR on the remote.

Cancelling Sleep Timer

Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted.
Then press + to select the SETUP menu.
Press the – button until the screen
shows “-:- -”.

6. When the Sleep Timer counts down to

one minute, the Sleep Timer display
appears on the screen. When this
display appears, press CLEAR to cancel
the Sleep Timer if you want the TV to
remain on.

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Operating Features

Alarm Timer Operation

The TV can be programmed to turn
itself on at a specific time within a 24­hour period by setting the Alarm
Timer. This is useful for using the TV
as an alarm clock. Instead of waking
up to a buzz, wake up to a favorite TV
program. You may also set the timer
for a special program that you might
otherwise forget.

Once you set the Alarm Timer, the TV
turns on at the preset time, stays on for
one hour, and then shuts off. You may
need to adjust the channel and volume
level before activating the Alarm
Timer. The Alarm Timer turns on the
TV to the TV channel station and the
volume level that was selected the last
time the TV was on.

Setting the Alarm Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-
lighted. Then press + to select the

SETUP menu.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

2. Press MENU until ALARM is high-

lighted. Press – to select the correct
hour and press + to select the correct
minutes.

SLEEP -:--

– ALARM 6:30AM +

ALARM: ON

CLOCK 2:36PM

(MORE)

4. When the Alarm Timer is turned on,

the letters ALM appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or press
DISPLA Y.

12

ALM

7:08PM

5. The TV turns on at the preset time and

automatically sets the Sleep Timer to 1
hour (60 minutes). It operates for 60
minutes then shuts off.

6. To turn the TV off before the 60

minutes is up, just press POWER on
the TV or the remote. If you wish to
watch TV longer than 60 minutes, then
cancel the Sleep Timer by setting it
to “-:—”. Details are on page 10.

3. After you set the ALARM time, press

MENU to select ALARM: ON/OFF.

Press + or – to switch this setting to the
ON position.

SLEEP -:--

ALARM 6:30AM

– ALARM: ON +

CLOCK 2:36PM

(MORE)

Turning the Alarm On and Off

1. Press MENU until the ALARM:

ON/OFF function is selected.

SLEEP -:--

ALARM 6:30AM

– ALARM: ON +

CLOCK 2:36PM

(MORE)

2. Press + or – to switch between ON and

OFF.

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Operating Features

– ERASE / ADD +

12

–

ANTENNA:CABLE

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– AUTOPROGRAM +

EDIT CHANNELS

Autoprogramming Channel Memory

The Channel Memory is the list of TV
channel numbers your TV will stop on
when you press the CHANNEL up or
down button. You can program any
list of channels into the channel
memory although your TV is so
automatic that you will probably never
need to manually operate this feature.
If you do, follow the instructions at
the right.

The first time you turn on the TV, it
cycles through all channels and places
active channels into the channel
memory. You can then add or erase
channels as desired by following the
instructions in the “Editing Channel
Memory” section at the right.

Notes:

• Signals from scrambled cable channels and
some cable channels having unusual signal
conditions may not be autoprogrammed.

• To prevent the TV from losing its channel
memory, make sure the outlet you plug your
TV into is “on” all the time. Do not plug
the TV into an outlet that can be turned on
and off by a wall switch. Also do not plug
the TV into an outlet on the back of another
device (such as a cable-TV converter box)
that is turned off when the device is turned
off.

• If there is an extended power failure, your
TV will automatically reprogram active
channels the first time you turn it on after
the power failure.

1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable to

2. Press MENU until SETUP is high

lighted. Press + to select the SETUP
menu.

3. Repeatedly press MENU until

4. Press + to begin Autoprogramming.

5. When the TV finishes cycling, you can

your set.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

AUTOPROGRAM is highlighted.

– AUTOPROGRAM +

– AUTOPROGRAM +

EDIT CHANNELS

EDIT CHANNELS

ANTENNA:CABLE

ANTENNA:CABLE

LIST FEATURES



SETUP

The TV cycles through all channels
and places only active channels into
memory.

AUTOPROGRAM 24

check the channels in memory by
pressing CHANNEL up or down.

2nd

Menu

Editing Channel Memory

Follow these instructions to erase and add
channels.

1. Press MENU until SETUP is high
lighted. Press + to select the SETUP
menu.

ENGLISH

VIDEO

CAPTION OFF

-

SETUP +

2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT
CHANNELS is highlighted. Press + to
select EDIT CHANNELS.

– AUTOPROGRAM +

EDIT CHANNELS

ANTENNA:CABLE

LIST FEATURES

2nd

SETUP

Menu

3. Select the channel number by pressing

CHANNEL up or down or two number
buttons on the remote.

When “+” appears next to the channel
number, the channel is in the channel
list. Press – to erase the channel.

When “–” appears next to the channel
number, the channel is not in the
channel list. Press + to add the
channel.

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4. Press – to erase or press the + to add.

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information

Most modern TV antennas receive both
VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) channels. Chan-
nels 2-13 are VHF channels, and channels
14-69 are UHF channels.

Typical
Indoor
Antenna

Typical
Outdoor
Antenna

In most situations you will get better
picture quality if you use an outdoor
antenna or connect your TV to a cable-TV
system. If this is not possible, connect the
indoor antenna supplied with your TV.

Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available
from your antenna.

Shown below are two basic types of
antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either
type. Cable-TV signals, however, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm
coaxial cable.

Types of Antenna Cables

Flat 300-ohm
twin-lead cable

Slip-on End

Screw-on End
Round 75-ohm
coaxial cable

Use the connector shown below to connect
your antenna or cable-TV system to the
back of the TV.

Antenna
Connector

ANTENNA

Washer

Nut

IMPORTANT NOTE: Antenna
connector, nut, and washer must be
in place when TV is in use.

• Follow the instructions below if you

intend to connect the indoor antenna
supplied with your TV.

-or-

• Follow the instructions on page 14 if

you intend to connect an indoor or
outdoor antenna to your TV.

-or-

• Follow the instructions on page 15 if

you intend to connect a cable- TV
system to your TV.

Dipole Antenna Connection

Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a
cable-TV system).

1

Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back
of your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna
twin-lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna
into the slot until it locks in place.

Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Adapter

2

(supplied).

Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector

3

on the back of the TV.

Later, after you’ve turned on the TV, adjust the length and

4

position of the antenna rods for best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.

• For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best
reception.

Slot

Antenna Adapter
(Supplied)

Dipole Antenna (Supplied)

4

Base

1

Twin Lead

2

ANTENNA

3

13

Connecting Your TV

ANTENNA

Home Antenna Connections

Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (not a cable-TV system).

If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),

A

only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:

Cable
From
Home
Antenna

VHF or UHF Only

or

VHF/UHF Combination

–OR–

If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),

B

only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:

Cable
From
Home
Antenna

VHF or UHF Only

or

VHF/UHF Combination

Adapter

(supplied)

Push on

–OR–

If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13)

C

and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:

UHF
Cables
From
Home
Antenna(s)

and

VHF

Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the
UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF antenna
cable to the screws marked VHF.

Transformer**

(such as #AH011)

–OR–

Push on

UHF

VHF

Antenna Mixer*

(use only #193984)

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

Back

of

TV

Back

of

TV

Back

of

TV

If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them

D

to your set like this:

Cables
From
Home
Antenna(s)

Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the UHF screws on the Antenna
Mixer and the VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHF.

*

Optional accessory available from your dealer. Only use Antenna Mixer (Stock #193984).

UHF

and

VHF

14

Push on

UHF

VHF

Antenna Mixer*

(use only #193984)

ANTENNA

Back

of

TV

Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Connections

Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems
vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.

A

Incoming
Cable

B

Incoming
Cable

C

Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a cable box (no scrambled channels):

Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that can be controlled by remote control:

Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box (usually
2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via

IN

CABLE BOX

OUT

the cable box.

Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that cannot be controlled by remote control:

ANTENNA

ANTENNA

Back

of

TV

Back

of

TV

Incoming
Cable

C

A

C

Note: These optional accessories (2-way

A

splitter , A/B switch , and three coaxial
cables ) are available as a kit under

C

#AH041BL.*

B

IN

CABLE BOX

OUT

The “A” position on the A/B switch lets you select all
non-scrambled channels by the TV’s remote.

* Optional accessories are available from most dealers or electronics supply stores.

A

B

C

B

ANTENNA

Back

of

TV

The “B” position allows you to select scrambled channels
via the cable box. Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4)
when selecting channels via the cable box.

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Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Operation

Your new TV is designed to receive up
to 181 TV channels, including 125
non-scrambled cable channels (see
chart below). To use this TV on a
cable-TV system, confirm that the
cable-TV system is properly con­nected to your TV. Since cable
systems vary, you may wish to consult
your local cable-TV company for
additional information.

If your cable-TV company follows
EIA/NCTA channel-identification
standards, most of the channels
offered by your cable company will be
identified by channel numbers that are
identical to those on your TV. For
example, if your cable-TV system has
programs on cable channel 20, you can
choose this channel by selecting
channel 20 on your TV.

Some cable-TV companies do not
follow the EIA/NCTA standards and
instead assign their own channel
identification. For example, some use
the standard broadcast channel num­bers (2-13) for channels 2-13, but
identify their other channels with
letters. If your cable company does
not follow the EIA/NCTA standards,
ask them for a cross reference that
shows to which channels you should
tune your TV to receive their cable-TV
channels.

Scrambled Cable-TV Channels

Some cable companies offer
“premium-pay” channels in which the
signal is scrambled. Descrambling
these signals for normal viewing may
require the use of a cable box which is
generally provided by the cable
company.

How you connect the cable box to
your TV depends upon whether or not
the cable box can be controlled by
remote control. If your cable box is
remote controllable, you will want to
connect it as shown in Diagram B on
the previous page.

If your cable box cannot be controlled
by remote control, you will still be
able to remotely control
“unscrambled” channels with the
connection shown in Diagram C on
the previous page.

The chart below lists the “total” channel and cable capability count.

Channels

• Low VHF A-8 (Channel 01)

• VHF (Channels 2-13)

*

• UHF (Channels 14-69)

• Low Midband A-5 through A-1 (Channels 95-99)**



• Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-I)

• Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W)

• Hyperband (Channels 37-64 or W+1 to W+28)

• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or

Off
Air

—
12
56

—
—
—
—
—

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Cable

1

*

12

*

—

**

5

9
14
28
56

W+29 to W+84)

*

Total

* VHF is only counted once in total channel count because you can receive channels 2-13 on

both “off-air” and “cable” channels. Therefore the total channel count for “off-air” and
“cable” is 181 channels (68+125-12=181).

** Channels 95, 96, and 97 are not applicable in Canada. Therefore, the total number in Canada
is 178.

68

125

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Accessories

Please complete other side also

Remote Control

This is the remote that came packed
with your TV. You can use the
order form to order it direct by mail
if desired.

OFF

TV

REW PLAY FF

REC STOP PAUSE

DISPLAY

A

N

H

C

L

O

V

C

H

N

A

MUTE

CLEAR MENU RESET

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Description Stock No. Price Qty Total

Transformer AH011 $ 1.90

Accessory Order Form

Book No. 15070520

Cleaner/Polisher AH035 $ 6.95

Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft) AH037 $ 3.95

Optional Remote

This remote not only controls your
TV but can also control most brands
of remote-controllable VCR’s, cable
boxes, and audio equipment.

Dipole Antenna

Designed to attach to the back of
your TV. Can be used for both VHF
and UHF channels.

Antenna Cables

Screw-on Antenna Cable

Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCRor TV. The
ends screw onto the connectors for a
secure connection.

Push-on Antenna Cable

Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCR or TV.
Ends push on for a quick
connection.

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AUDIO

OFF VCR1 TV

CABLE

ON/OFF

VCR 2

PLAY

REWFFSTOP

PAUSE

REC TV/VCR PROG

PC

ID

DISPLAY CLEAR

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VOL

0

–

+
MENU
AUDIOVIDEO

MUTE

SETUP

MOVE

PIP SWAP FRZ

RCU100

156265

AH037 (3-ft)

Gold-Tipped Cables

AH065G (6-ft)

AH066G (10-ft)

A/B Switch AH041 $14.95

Cable Connection Kit AH041BL $19.95

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft) AH065G $ 6.99

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-ft) AH066G $ 8.99

Optional Remote Control RCU100 $34.95

Dipole Antenna 156265 $20.30

Antenna Adapter 193983 $ 9.80

Antenna Mixer 193984 $10.73

Replacement Remote Control (CRK230CL) ?????? $34.95

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ........ $ ________

Sales T ax............................................................ $ ________

We are required by law to collect the appropriate
sales tax for each individual state, county, and
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ................... $ 5.00

T otal Amount Enclosed ..................................... $ ________

............................................................................... _________

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably. Money order
or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD
or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories are
subject to change without notice.

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or MasterCard by

filling in below

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Order by phone using your Visa or MasterCard. Call the toll-free
number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard
Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory

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items listed on this order form.

1 – 800 – 338 – 0376

Most orders are shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If it is
not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you.

For mail order, detach and mail the completed order form with
credit card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency
(made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics) to the
following address:

Video Accessories
P.O. Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

For more information on these accessories write to the
following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088

A complete and correct order will
save you days of waiting.

Name:

Street:

Apt:

City:

State:

Zip:

Please make sure that both sides of this form have
been filled out completely.

International Orders

This offer is valid only in the 50 United States and Canada. For
international orders, please send your request for quotation (not
an order) to:

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Thomson Consumer Electronics
Distributor & Special Products
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Deptford, NJ 08096-2088 USA

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Caring for Your TV

Cleaning and Care

Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting
attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally vacuum
the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate
ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic surfaces.

If your TV’s cabinet has a textured finish, do not use
furniture polish. Because textured finishes are porous,
using furniture polish will mar their appearance. They can
be easily cleaned with a damp, soft cloth.

To clean the screen, you can wipe it with a damp, soft cloth.
Then dry it with a soft cloth. (A mild soap may be used on
the screen if it is extremely dirty.) Be sure to turn off the
TV before cleaning the screen, and do not allow liquid to
run down the screen and inside the TV.

A special antistatic cleaning and polishing solution
(AH035) is available for use on most TV screens and non­textured cabinets. This non-abrasive formula imparts
brilliance, repels static, and resists fingerprints. Lint-free
polishing cloths are included.

Do not use strong cleaners, polishes, or chemically-treated
cloths to clean the screen or cabinet.

Avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of your TV.
To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

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Trouble Checks

TV Trouble Checks and Adjustments

TV will not turn on

Controls don’t work

Intermittent or no remote

Turns off while playing

Turns on unexpectedly

Blank screen

No sound, picture okay

• Check to make sure it is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in
something else.

• Maybe batteries in remote are “dead”. Try using the POWER button on TV.

• Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor.

• Try unplugging set for 15 minutes and then turning it on again.

• Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.

• Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.

• Sleep Timer function may have been activated.

• If TV turned on because of alarm, it will automatically turn off after one hour.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait
30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your
house may be abnormally high.

• Alarm function may be turned on.

• Try another channel.

• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up button to restore sound.

• If headphones are connected, sound from TV speakers will be muted.

Can’t select certain channel

No picture, no sound

Sound okay, picture poor

Picture okay, sound poor

Improper color in one or more areas of
the picture

Closed captioning doesn’t work

• Channel may not be in channel memory. Try using number buttons.

• If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.

• To select cable-TV channels over 99 (up to 125), press and hold number button 1 until
1— appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

•If watching VCR (connected through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel

3 or 4–same as CH3/CH4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch
on VCR is in correct position.

•Check antenna connections.

•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.

•Try another channel.

•Try unplugging set for a minimum of 15 minutes and then turning it on again. For

best results you should place the set in the position you will be watching it before you
plug it back in.

•Make sure closed captioning is turned on to either C1 or C2.

•Closed captioning appears on the screen only if the program being broadcast has

closed captioning.

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Limited W arranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.)

What we will do:

• For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA
Television Servicenter.

• For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television
Servicenter.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the
Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

How you get service:

• Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To identify your
nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or
call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of
purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your television when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and
operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for
institutional or other commercial purposes.

• Customer-replaceable fuses.

• A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television. It will
make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required
for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from
state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below.

Si un livret d’instructions en français n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez
en obtenir un (INDIQUER LE NUMÉRO DE MODÉLE, VOTRE NOM, ET VOTRE
ADRESSE) en vous adressant à:

Thomson Électronique Grand Public du Canada
Service des donnees techniques
6540 T omk en Road
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5T 2E9

If your TV needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter. Please do
not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed below or on the box. This only
adds delays for service of your TV. For service information refer to the warranty page.

10330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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