RCA E13335 User Manual

USER'S

GUIDE.

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Important Information

WARNING

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hazard, do not expose this "13/to rain
ormoisture.

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the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or
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important instructions
accompanying the

product.

Cautions

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:

Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la pins large

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

jusq6 au fond.

Operate "IV only on 120 volts, 60 I-IzAC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

may void the user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer Ttds reminder is provided tOcall 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.

Product
Registration

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 pur-
chase. 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:

Dealer/Address/Phone

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 ..................................................................................... 4

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

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

Operating Features

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

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

Closed Captioning ......................................................................... 9

SETUP Menu. .............................................................................. 10

Sleep Timer Operation ................................................................. 11

Alarm Timer Operation ............................................................... 12

Autoprogramming Channel Memory .......................................... 13

Editing Channel Memory ............................................................. 13

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information ........................... _............................. 14

Dipole Antenna Connection ......... ................................................ 15

Home Antenna Connections ........................................................ 16

Cable-TV Connections ................................................................ 17

Cable-TV operation .................................................................... 18

Using Optiona! DC Power Cord ................................................... 19

Caring for Your TV

Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 20

Accessories

Accessories .................................................................................. 21

Order Form ............................................................................. 21-22

Trouble Checks ......................................................................... 23

Limited Warranty .................................................................... 24

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 "IV.

a AntennaAdapter

Replace adapter only with

stock #193983.

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. Connect antenna or cable-TV

system.

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

Incoming Cable from Antenna or

Cable-TVSystem

Backof

"IV

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RemoteControland

Two Batteries

Dipole Antenna

_ Car C_rd

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AC Power Cord

3. Place two "AAA" batteries as shown
matching the + and - end of each

battery in the compartment.

4. Replace the-cover.

Details for connecting a home antenna

to your TV are onpages 14-15.

Details for connecting a cable-TV
system to your TV are on pages 16-1Z

4. Plug in the TV.

First attachthe flat end of the power cord
completely into the connector on the back

of your "IV, and then plug the other end
into a wall outlet.

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Getting Started

First-Time Operation

5. Turn on TV and place channels
in memory.

Your TV 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 and places 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 MENU repeatedly to highlight
SETUP. Then press + to select the

SETUP menu.

7. Set the clock.

• 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.

AUTOPROGRAM

Press MENU
repeatedly to

see 2nd setup
menu.

Press + to select EDIT CHANNELS.

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

minutes.

Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHANNEL up or down
button orby pressing two number

buttons.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from

the screen.

Then press + to add a chafinel, or
press:-- to erase a channel. Details

are on page 13.

Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.

3

Controlling Your TV

Front Panel

Shown here are the front-panel buttons.

Remote Sensor

L

_ 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 areattached, 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 atyour 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 "IV,press once and then press +.

CH w and ^ 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 onpage 13.

VOL Buttons (Volume Up and Down)

(Also + and- Buttons)

• 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 turnthe TV on or off.

4

Controlling Your TV

On-Screen Displays

(_) Sleep

Q Alarm Timer

(_ MUTE

Q Channel Number

(_ Time

(_) Sleep Timer

This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.

Details are on page 11.

_ Alarm Timer

This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.

Details are on page 12.

(_'r'mae

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

Q Channel Number

This display appears whenever you change channels or press

DISPLAY.

G UTE

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

MUTE on the remote. Details are on page 6.

5

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.

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POWER

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MUTE PREVCH

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VOL CHAN VOL

• CLEAR

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INPUT

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CHAN

MENU RESET

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SKIP

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POWER Button

• Press to turn the TV on or off.

PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)

• Pressing this button switches theTV
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 otherchannel by
pressing two number buttons.

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

DISPLAY Button

• Press to display the time andchannel

number on the screen.

• Press to see if the Sleep Timer and/or

Alarm Timer is set.

• Press to quickly remove menus from the

screen.

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.

CHAN 1/2 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 13.

VOL Buttons (Volume Up and Down)

(Also - and + Buttons)

• 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-screen

displays except MUTE.

Number Buttons (0-9)
* Press to access any channel number.

• Toselect 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.

INPUT Button

• Switches the TV to channel 03. This is
useful if you have a VCR connected to

your TV.

SKIP Button (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.

6

Operating Features

VIDEO Menu

Press MENU until VIDEO is highliglated. Then press + to select the

VIDEO menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and - to
adjust each function.

Press

MENU to

sdect

VIDEO

Press÷

for 1st

VIDEO

Menu
Screen

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.

.

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

Press

MEN//

until the
second

VIDEO

Menu
appears

The T/NT 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 CONTRASZ 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

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.

7

Operating Features

Languages

The on-screen displays in this 'IV 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.

2. Press + ok- to select FRANCAIS

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

8

Operating Features

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the

TV screen. This is useful to the heating impaired or anyone who wants to watch

a program without the sound.

There are two types of closed captioning available: (71 (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 ha your area.

The closed captioning featur e in this TV 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.

3. The screen displays the TV program's
audio portion as text ff th_ program
has dosed captioning.

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

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

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 onpage 1I.

[You can program your'IV to turn itself on at a specific time by setting the

ALARM time function and turning theAL4RM: ON/OFF function ON.
Details are on page 12.

TheALARM: ON/OFF fimction lets you turnthe alarm on or off by pressing

the + or - button. Details are onpage 12.

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 onpage 3.

Press

M_VU

until the
second

SETUP

Menu

appears

AUTOPROGF

When you-press + or - to starttheAUTOPROGRAM 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 "IV stops on

when you press CHANNEL up or down. Details are on page 13.

The EDIT CHANNELS function allows you to edit the channel memory by
adding or erasing channels. Details are on page 13.

The ANTENNA: CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have cable
or a home antenna connected toit. The TV adjusts this function for you
when you start theAUTOPROGRAM function. If you wish to adjust it

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

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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 1 to see the amount of time
remaining before the TV shuts itself off.

;2 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.

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.

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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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 Tuner, the "IV
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

Tuner. The Alarm Tuner 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.

2. Press MENU untilALARM 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.

SQ

.

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.

To turnthe TV off before the 60
minutes is up, just press POWER on
the TV or the remote. If you wish to
watch "IV longer than 60 minutes, then
cancel the Sleep Timer by setting it
to "-:--". Details are on page 11.

3. After you set the ALARM time, press
MENU to select ALARM: ON/OFF.

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

Turning the Alarm On and Off

1. Press MENU until theM_ARM:
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 listbof TV 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable to
channel numbers your "IV will stop on your set.

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 probab!y never

need"to manually operate this feature.

If you do, follow the instructions at the

right.

The first time you turn on the 'IV, 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.

. Press ,,,,atSETUPishigh

lighted. Press + to select the SETUP

menu.

3. Repeate_y pressMENU u_.til
A UTOPROGRAM is highlighted.

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.

2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT

CHANNELS is highlighted. Press + to
select EDIT CHANNELS.

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 _he 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 turned

off.

• If there is an extended power failure, your
"IVwill automatically reprogram active

channels the first time you turn it on after
the power failure.

2rid

SETUP

Menu

4. Press + to begin AutoProgramming.

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

memoi'y.

5. When the TV finishes cycling, you can
check the channels in memory by
pressing CHANNEL up or down.

2rid

SETUP

Menu

o

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.

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

13

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information

Most modem TV antennas receive both

VHF (VeryHigh Frequency) and UHF
(UltraHigh Frequency) channels. Chan-
nels 2-13 areVHF channels, and channels
14-69 areUHF channels.

T_

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 "IV.

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-olma

coaxial cable,

Types of Antenna Cables

Flat300-ohm
twin-leadcable

Round75-ohm

coaxialcable

Slip-on End

Screw-onEnd

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

back of the TV.

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_:nnenc_or=__N ut

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 "IV.

-or-

• Follow the instructions on pages 14-

15 if you intend to connect an indoor

or outdoor antenna to your TV.

-Or-

" Follow the instructions on pages 16-

17 if you intend to connect a cable-

TV system to.your TV.

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Connecting 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).

Dipole Antenna (Supplied)

O

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.

(Z) Connect the ends of the twin-lead to

the Antenna Adapter (supplied).

®

Connect the Antenna Adapter to the

ANTENNA connector on the back of

the TV.

Slot

® 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.

Antenna Adapter

(Suppled)

Lead

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Connecting Your TV

Home Antenna Connections
Follow oneof the stepsbelow to connectan indoororoutdoorantennato yourTV (not acable-TVsystem).

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

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

Cable m

Home "_ TV
Antenna VHForUHFOnly

or

VHF/1JHF CombinaUon

-OR-

B If the antenna cable from home antenna is 300-ohm fiat twin lead that carries VHF

coming your

a

only (channels2-13),

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

C

D

From _. ------ ...... Push on Back

Home of

_ TV

Antenna " . HF or UHF Only

or Adapter

VHF/UHF Combination (supplied)

-OR-

If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) area 75-ohm round coaxial 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 sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the

UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF antenna
cable to the screws marked VHE

Antenna Mixer*

_l"mnsformer*" (use only #193984)

(such as #AH011)

-OR-

Ifthe 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:

Push on

Antenna(s)CablesH°meFr°mvHFUHFand . _iii}_._ _Antenna .....Mixer* _ BackTVOf

(use only #193984)

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

16

A

Optional accessory available fromyour dealer.

Only use Antenna Mixer (Stock #193984).

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 requirea cable box (no scrambled channels)-

m

Back

Incoming _ _ of
Cable ,'-- I

e.Ll:lJ

TV

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

m

Incoming _ Back

Cable _ of

"IV

OUT

r.Am.E IK_

Remember to tune your TV to the
outputchannel of the cable box (usually
2, 3, or4) when selecting channels via
thecable box.

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

©

Incoming

Cable

CABLEBOX

Note: These optional accessories (2-way
spfitter_ A/B switch(_ and three coaxial

cables (.c)) are available as a kit under
#AH041BL.*

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 must 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 eable-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 lists the "total" channel and cable capability count.

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• 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+I to W+28)

• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or
W+29 to W+84)

12 *

56

Total* 68 125

1

12"

5**

9

14
28
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• 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.

Connecting Your TV

Using Optional DC Power Cord

How to Operate TV on
DC Power (Car Battery)

You can power your TV from a 12-
volt car, truck, or RV battery by
using the optional DC power cord.

Instructions are below.

1. Unplug the AC cord from the wall

outlet.

2. Unplug the AC cord from the back
of your TV.

3. Plug the square end of the DC
power cord into the back of your TV.
(Use the same 4-prong outlet for both
the AC power cord and the DC
cord.) The plug is designed to fit
only one way.

Back of TV

4. Plug the round end of the DC
Power Cord into an automobile

cigarette lighter socket.

5. Operate the TV the same way as
you would if the set were on AC

Power.

Replacing Fuse in DC Power

Cord

There is a safety fuse in the plug of
the DC Power Cord. If the fuse

blows out, follow the steps below to
replace it.

1. Unscrew the end of the plug

by turning it counterclockwise.

.

When you remove the end,

you will see the fuse.

.

Replace fuse with a new

125-volt, 13-amp fuse such as

#149823 (available from
your local dealer).

Note: If the spring falls out of the plug,
be sure to install it before you reattach
the end.

4. Screw end (with new fuse
attached) back on plug.

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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 ff 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 non-

textured cabinets. This non-abrasive formula imparts

brilliance, repels static, and resists fingerprints. Lint-free

polishing cloths are included.

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Accessories

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226551

Remote Control
This is the remote that came packed
with your TV. You can use the

orderform to order it direct by mail
ff desired.

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.

Stereo Headphone (3-5750A)

These lightweight, high perfor-

mance headphones let you listen to

RCU100

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Description
Fuse for DC Car Cord

Replacement Power Cord

Antenna Adapter

Antenna Mixer

Replacement Remote Control (CRK10A1)

Transformer

Cleaner/Polisher

Screw-on Anteana Cable (3-ft)

A-B Switch

Cable Connection Kit

Gold-T'q_d Antenna Cable (6-ft)

Gold-Tippod Antenna Cable (10-fti

Dipole Antenna

Accessory Order Form

Book No. 15070500

Part No.

149823

192492

193983

193984

226551

AH011 "

AH035

AH037

AH041

AH041BL

AH065G

AH066G

ANT100

$12.20

$ 9.80

$10.73

$34.9_

$ 1.90

$ 6.95

$ 3.95

$14.95

$19.95

$ 6.99

$ 8.99

$ 9.95

your TV without disturbing others.

These headphones come with two

adapters.for maximum versatility

when using them with other

products.

Dipole Antenna

Designed to attach to the back of
your "IV. Can be used'for both VHF

and UI-IF channels.

1/44rich

Stereo Adapter

3.Smm

Mono Adapter

OptionalRemoteControl
DCCarCord

StereoHeadphone

RCU100

RT010

3-5750A

$34.95

$28.6O
$17.95

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($I0 Minimum Order) ........

Sales Tax .................... :.......................................

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.

156265

AH037 (3-fl)

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 ...................

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

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

or CASH.

$

$

$
$

Total

5.00

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)

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Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories are

subject to change without notice.

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All accessories are subject to availability.

Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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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

Tune. Use this number only to place an order for accessory
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 toThomson Consumer Electronics) to the
following address:

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Ronks, PA 17573

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

Video Accessories Customer Service
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Distributor & Special Products

2000 Clements Bridge Rd

Depfford, NJ 08O96-2O88

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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Distributor & Special Products
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Deptford, NJ 08096-2088 USA

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

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Trouble Checks

I TV Trouble

TV will not turn on

Controls don't work

Intermittentor no remote

Turns off while playing

Checks and Adjustments [

• 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 POWER button on TV.

• Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

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

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

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

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

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

• Sleep Tuner 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.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

Turns on unexpectedly • Alarm function may have been set.

Blank screen • Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

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 during AC operation.

DC power car cord doesn't work (set will
not operate with DC cord but will with

AC cord)

Closed captioning doesn't work

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

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

• Channel may notbe in channel memory. Try using numberbuttons.

• 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 1until

1m 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 TVIVCR switch on
VCR is in correct position.

•Check antenna connections.

•Try adjustingSHARPNESS 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 cord is firmly attached to both cigarette lighter socket and back of TV.

• Check fuse in DC car cord..You may need to replace the fuse.

• Check to see if cigarette lighter works.

• 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 Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picturetube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your
television.

• Pay any Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter for the new or,at our option, rebuilt
replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

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 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 service technician your evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (YourOwner'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 orneglect.

• Remote control batteries.

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

*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 TV. 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 also have other rights that

vary from state to state.

What if you purchased your product outside of the United States:

• T_is warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information.

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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 warrant), page.

#o_THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

16330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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