RCA E13334 User Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

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Important Information

WARNING

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

ormoisture.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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"dangerous voltage" inside
theproduct thatpresents a

risk of electricshock or

personal injury.

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importantinstructions
accompanyingthe

product,

Cautions

CAUTION:
Toreduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:
Poure'viter les checs _lectriques, inlroduire la lame la plus large

de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser

jusqfi au fond.

OperateTV only on 120 volts, 60 HzAC power (normal house power).
F.CCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

may void the user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

This ren_nder is provided to call your attention toArticle 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part1) which provides

guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular,specifies thatthe cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.

Product
Registration

Please fill outthe product registration cardand return it immediately. Returning this
cardallows usto contact you if needed.

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

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Serial No
Purchase Date:
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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-Trine Operation .................................................................. 2-3

Controlling Your TV

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

On-Screen Displays ...................................... ................................. 5

Remote Operation .......................................................................... 6

Operating Features

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

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

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

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

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

Alarm Tuner 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 Warranty .................................................................... 21

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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.

_k /_enna Adapter

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RemoteControland

Two Batteries

DipoleAntenna

2. Place batteries in remote.

1. Turn the remote control face down.

2. Press down on the ridged area of the
batterycover 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.

Incoming Cable from Antemm or

Cabk_-TVSystm

Backol

TV

Details for connecting a home antenna
to your "IVare onpage 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

First-Time Operation

5. Turn on TV and place channels
in memory.

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

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• Press POWER on the TV or remote to

turn on the TV.

• The TV automatically cycles through all
channel numbers andplaces active
channels into the channel memory.
When your TV is finished, it tunes to

the lowest channel number in its
channel memory.

6. Edit the channel memory.

You can add and erase channels from
memory as desired.

• Press MFJ¢Urepeatedly to ldghfight
SETUP. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.

7. Set the dock.

• Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press + to select the

SETUP menu.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight

EDIT CHANNELS.

• Repeatedly press MENU to select
CLOCK.

Press MENU

repeate_yto

see 2nd setup

n'_nu.

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

minutes.

• Press+ toselect EDIT CHANNELS.

• Select thedesired channel number by
pressing the CHANNEL up ordown

buttonor by pressing two number

buttons.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.

• 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.

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3

Controlling Your TV

Front Panel

Shown here are the front-panel buttons.

Remote Sensor

_ Headphone Jack

Remote Sensor

• When using the remote control, point it towardthis 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

areavailable 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.

• Tomute the TV, press once and then press +.

CH v and A Buttons (Channel Up and Down)

• Press Channel up to see the next higher channel in memory.

• Press Channel down to see the next lower 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 oroff.

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Controlling Your TV

On-Screen Displays

Q Sleet

Q Alarm Timer

Q Channel Number

Q me

(_) MUTE

O Sleep'Inner

This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.

Details are on page 10.

Q hne

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

Q larm Timer

This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.

Details are on page 11.

(_ Channd Number

This display appears whenever you change channels or press

DISPLAY.

(_ MIH'E

This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. Press

MUTE on the remote. Details are onpage 6.

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Controlling Your TV

Remote Operation

When operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the "IV.

Objects between the remote and the
remote sensor can block the signal to

the TV.

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POWER Button

• Press to turnthe TV on or off.

PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)

• Pressing this button switches the'IV
back to the last tuned channel. This is

useful if you want to watch two
channels.

• Select the first channel you wish to
watch. Then select the other channel by

pressing two number buttons.

• The TV changes backand forth be-
tween the two channels each time you

press this button.

DISPLAY Button

• Press to display the time and channel

number on the screen.

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

• Press to quickly remove menus from the

MUTE Button

• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level. Closed captioning (C 1)
automatically appearson the screen

when you pressMUTE.

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

CHAN V and ^ Buttons

(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.

Details are on page 12.

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.

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.

CLEAR Button

• Press to clear the screen of all on-soreen
displays except MUTE.

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 lm app_a_s
on the screen. Then press the other two

numbers.

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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

VIDEO RESET

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 arebeing adjusted.

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

Press

MENU

unto the

second

VIDEO

Menu

appears

The T/NT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + or- to select

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 CONTRASZ Press + to increase or

press- todecrease conWasL

The BRIGHINESS function adjusts the brightness of the darkportions
of the picture. Press + or- to select BRIGHTNESS. Press + to increase
orpress - 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 atthe bottom of the screen

once they have been selected. The setting can be adjusted at that time by
pressing either the + or- button.

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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.

Selecting a Language

1. Press MENU once to bring up the

main menu and highlight ENGLISH.

.

Press + or- to select FRANCAIS
(French), ESPANOL (Spanish),

or ENGLISH.

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning lets you display the

audio portion of a program as text on
the"IV s_'e.en. 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: Cl (Caption 1)
and C2 (Caption 2). C1 displays the
full translation of the primary lan-
guage in your area. C2 may be used
as a source for secondary languages,
simplified English, or other transla-
tions transmitted in your area.

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

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

Setting Closed Captioning

1. Press MENU until CAPTION

OFF is highlighted.

2. Press + or- to select OFF, CI, or C2.

3. The screen displays the TV program's

audio portion as text if the program
has closed captioning.

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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 seleet

SETUP

1st

SETUP

Menu
Screen

By setting the Sleep function, you program your TV to turnitself 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- buttonto select the length
of time you want the TV to stay on. Details are onpage 10.

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

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

The ALARM: ON/OFF function lets you turnthe alarm on or off by pressing

+ 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 con_ct minutes. Details are on page 3.

Press

MENU

until the
seeend

SETUP

Menu

appears

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 ordown. 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: CABLF./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

imanually, press + or- to switch between the CABLE and AIR setting.

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.

4. When the Sleep Timer is turned on, the
letters SLP appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or
stations or press DISPLAY.

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.

5. Repeat step I to see the amount of time
remaining before the TV shuts itself off.

remaining

.,-

3. When finished, the display disappears
from the screen in afew seconds. To

make it disappear more quickly, press

CLEAR on the remote.

6. When the Sleep Timer counts down to

one minute, the Sleep Timer display
appearson the screen. When this

display appears, press CLEAR to cancel

the Sleep Timer if you want the TV to
remain on.

Cancelling Sleep Timer

Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted.
Then press + to select the SETUP menu.

Press the- button until the screen

shows "' • "

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-10

Operating Features

Alarm Timer Operation

The TV can be programmed to turn
itself on at a specific time within a 24-
hour 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 Tnner, the TV
turnson at the preset time, stays on for

one hour, andthen shuts off. You may
need to adjust the channel and volume
level before activating the Alarm
Timer. The Alarm Timer rams on the
TV to the TV channel station and the
volume level that was selected the last
time the "IVwas on.

Setting the Alarm Timer

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

SETUP menu.

2. Press MENU until ALARM is high-
lighted. Press - to select the correct
hour and press + to select the correct

minutes.

4. When the Alarm Timer is turned on,
the letters ALM appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or press

DISPLAY.

. The TV turns on at the pre_t time and

automatically sets the Sleep Timer to 1

hour(60 minutes). It operates for 60
minutes then shuts off.

. Toturn the "IV 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 A!ARM time, press

MENU to select ALARM: ON/OFF.
Press + or- to switch this setting to the

ONposifion.

Turning the Alarm On and Off

1. Press MENU until the ALARM:
ON/OFF function is selected.

2. Press + or - to switch between ON and

OFF.

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Operating Features

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

fight.

1. Connect home antenna(s) orcable to
your set.

2. Press MENU until SETUP is I_gh
lighted. Press + to select the SETUP

menu.

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 autopmgrammed.

* To prevent the "IV from losing its channel

memory, make sure the outlet you plug your
"IVinto 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 mined

off.

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

3. Repeatedly press MENU until
AUTOPROGRAM is highlighted.

2rid

SETT3P

Menu

4. Press + to beginAutoprogramming.
The TV cycles through all channels
and places only active channels into
memory.

5. When the TV finishes cycling, you can

check the channels in memory by

pressing CHANNEL up or down.

Editing Channel Memory

Follow these instructions to erase andadd

channels.

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

menu.

2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT
CHANNEL3 is highlighted. Press + to
select EDIT CHANNELS.

2rid

SETUP

Menu

o

Select the channel number by pressing

CHANNEL up or down ortwo number

buttons on the remote.
When "+" appearsnext to the channel

number,the channel is in the channel
list. Press- m erase the channel.

When "--" appears next to the channel

number, the channel is not in the

channel list. Press + to add the
channel.

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

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Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable/nformation

Most modem "IVantennas receive both
VHF (VeryHigh Frequency) and UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) channels. Chan-
nels 2-13 are_ channels, and channels

14-69 areUI-IFchannels.

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 bothVHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available

from your antenna.
Shown below aretwo basic types of

antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either

type. Cable-TV signals, howe_r, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm

coaxial cable.

Types of Antenna Cables

Rat 300-ohm

twin-leadcable

Round 75-ohm
coaxial cable

SILo-onEnd

Screw-on End

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

back of the "IV.

_Washer

Antenna _
Connector _ 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 onpage 14 if

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

-or-

• Follow the instructions onpage 15 if

you intend to connect a cable- "IV

system to your TV.

Dipole Antenna Connection

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

C)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.

(2_ Connect the ends of the twin-lead the

to Antenna

Adapter

(supplied).

Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector
on the back of the TV.

Later,after you've turned on the "IV, adjust the length and
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)

®

ANTENNA

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Connecting Your TV

Home Antenna Connections

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

A from home is 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13),

If the antenna cable

coming

your

antenna

only

a

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

C41ble

Home r I of

TV

Antenna VHForUHFOnly

or

VHF/UHF Combination

--OR-

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

only UHF (channels 14-69), orVHF and D'HFchannels, connect it to your set like this: -

C

D

From ........ Push on Back

Home t of

Antenna TV

VHF or UHF Only

or Adapter

VHFAIHF Combination (supplied)

-OR-

If the antennacables coming from your home antenna(s) area 75-ohm roundcoaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13)
and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:

UHF

Cables
From and
Home
Antenna(s) VHF L

Note: Be sureto connecttheUHF antennacableto the

UHF strays on the Antenna Mixe_ and the VHF antenna

cable to the screws marked VHF.

_ Push on

Antenna Mixer*

Transformer** (use only #I 93984)

(such as #AH01 I)

-OR-

If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm fiat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them
to your set like this:

Cables UHF Jm_..,

Back

From __

Home and .... of

Antenna(s) VHF

Antenna Mixer*

(use only #193984)

Note: Be sum to connect the UHF antenna cable to the UHF screws on the Antenna
Mixer and tl_ VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHE

14

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

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

m

Incoming ,.._ I [[_ of

Cable ""- TV

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

m

"IV
Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box (usuaUy

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

©

In omi

Cable

©

® ©

Note: These optional accessories (2-way

spUttor(_ Am switch(_ andthreecoaxial

cables (_)) are available as akit under

#AH041BL.*

m Back

® of

TV

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

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.

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

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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 con-

nected 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 num-
bers (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 fists the "total" channel and cable capability count.

• Low VI-IF A-8 (Channel 01)

• VI-IF (Channels 2-13) * 12 *

• UHF (Channels 14-69) 56

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

• Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-I) -- 9

• Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W) -- 14

• Hyperband (channels 37-64 or W+I to W+28) -- 28

• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or -- 56

W+29 to W+84)

Total* 68 125

* 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 arenot applicable in Canada. Therefore, the total number in Canada
is 178. "

.16. '

Accessories

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

Optional Remote
This remote not only controls your
TV but can also control most brands
of remote-controllable VCRs, cable

boxes, and audio equipment.

2,33544

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RCUIO0

Dipole Antenna
Designed to attach to the back of
your'IV. Can be used for both VHF
andUHF channels.

156265

Antenna Cables

Screw-on Antenna Cable
Attaches to the round antenna

connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCR or TV.

The ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection. AHOY/(3-ft)

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. Gold-Tipped Cables

AH065G (6-ft)

AH066G (10-ft)

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

I

Description
Transformer

Cleaner/Polisher

Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft)

A/B Switch

Cable Connection Kit

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-fl)

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (I Oft)

Optional Remote Control

Dipole Antenna

Antenna Adapter
Antenna Mixer

Replacement Remote Control (CRK231 C)

Accessory Order Form

Book No. 15162320

Stock No.

AH011

AH035

AH037

AH041

AH041BL

AH065G

AH066G

RCUI00

156265

193983

193984

233544

$ 6.95

$ 3.95

$14.95

$19.95

$ 6.99

$ 8.99

$34.95

$20.30

$ 9.80

$10.73

$34.95

Total

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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

Sales Tax ............................................................

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

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ...................

Total Amount Enclosed .....................................

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

$ 5.00
$m

All accessories are subject m availability.

Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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Accessories

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Printor type your name and
address dearly. This will be
your mailing label.

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

Name:

Street:

City:

State:

Apt-

Zip:_

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

United States and Canada Orders
Orderby phone using your Visa or MasterCard. Call the toll-free

number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard
Tnne. Use this number only to place an order for accessory

items listed on this order form.

1 - 800- 338-0376

Most ordersare 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:

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Video Accessories Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Depfford, NJ 08096-2088

8 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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International Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics"

Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, HJ 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

"IV before cleaning the scw_n, 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 non-
textured cabinets. This non-abrasive formula imparts
brilliance, repels static, and resists fingerprints. Lint-free

polishing cloths are included.

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Trouble Checks

[ TV Trouble Checks and Adjustments [

TV will not turnon

Controls don't work

Intermittentor no remote

Turns off while playing

• 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 turnoff after one hour.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait

30 seconds and then turnon again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your
house may be abnormally high.

Turns on unexpectedly • Alarm function may be turned on.

Blank screen • Tryanother channel.

No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up buttonto restore sound.

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

Can't select certain channel

No picture, no sound

Sound okay, picture poor

Pictureokay,soundpoor

Impropercolorinoneormore areasof

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 inpu0, 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

onVCR is in correct position.

• Check antenna connections.

•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.

• Tryanother 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 CI or C2.

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

closed captioning.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials orworkmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube.

(The warranty period for rentalunits begins withthe first rental.)

What we will do:

How you get service:

• 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 RCA Television 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.

• Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCATelevision 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 Autbodzed 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 neglecL

• 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 returnof the card is not required

forwarranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warrantygives 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 warrantydoes 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 fran_als West pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez
en obtenir un (INDIQUER LE NUM_RO DE MODI_LE, VOTRE NOM, ET VOTRE
ADRESSE) en vous adressant a:

Thomson l_lectronique Grand Public du Canada

Service des donnees techniques

6540 Tomken Road
Mississauga. Ontario, Canada

LST 2E9

If your TV needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter. Please do

notsend 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.

_ THOMSONOONSUMERELIBCllBOmCS

10330 N. Meridian St.
Indiapapolis, IN 46290

°1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
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