RCA EO9310 User Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing RCA
Yourtelevision is designed for long

life andsuperior operation. Despite its
sophistication, your new TV is

amazingly simple to operate because it
has so many automaticfeatures.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Controlling Your TV

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

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

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

Operating Features

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

SETUP Menu .................................................................................. 8

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

Sleep Timer Operation .................................................................... 9

Alarm Timer Operation ................................................................ 10

Autoprogramming Channel Memory ........................................... 11

Editing Channel Memory ............................................................. 11

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information ......................................................... 12

Dipole Antenna Connection .......................................................... 12

FM Radio Operation ..................................................................... 13

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

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

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

Mounting Your "IV .................................................................. 17-19

Caring for Your TV

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

Accessories

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

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

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

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

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Getting Started

First-Time Operation

5. Turn on TV and place channels
in memory.

Your "IVis designed to place active
channels into your TV's memory the first
time you turnit 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 'IV is finished, it tunes to

the lowest channel number in its
channel memory.

6. Edit the channel memory.

You can add anderase channels from

memory as desired.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight

SETUP. Then press • to select the
SETUP menu.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
EDIT CHANNELS.

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repeatedly to

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Press • to select EDIT CHANNELS.

Select the desired channel numberby
pressing the CHAN up or down button
or by pressing two number buttons.

7. Set the clock.

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

SETUP menu.

• Repeatedly press MENU to

select (?LOCK.

• Press andhold • to set the correct

hour. Then press and hold • to set the

correct minutes.

• 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 11.

Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.

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Controlling Your TV

On-Screen Displays

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Sleep

@ Alarm Timer

Channel Number

@ Time

MUTE

Sleep Timer
This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.

Details are on page 9.

Time

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

Alarm Thner
This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.

Details are on page 10.

Channel Number

This display appears whenever you change channels or
press DISPLAY.

MUTE

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

MUTE on the remote. Details are on page 6.

FM Radio

This display appears whenever you change stations or press
DISPLAY while in the FM radio mode. Details are on

page 13.

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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

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Press •
for 1st

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Screen

)EO 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 momen-
tarily while the functions are being adjusted.

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MENU

until the

second

VIDEO

Menu
appears

COLOR

The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press _ or

to select COLOR, then press 1_to increase or press • to decrease color.

The TINTfunction 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.

Adjustment
Displays

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.

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Operating Features

Sleep Timer Operation

By setting the Sleep Timer, you can

program your TV to turn itself off
_ffter a certain period of time (up to
four hours). This is useful whenever

you want to watch TV for an hour or

•'_obefore going to sleep.

Setting the Sleep Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. 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.

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.

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 "IV 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 "-2- -".

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Operating Features

AutoProgramming Channel Memory

The Channel Memory is the list of'IV 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable to

channel numbers your "IV will stop on your set.

when you press the CHAN 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.

2. Press MENU until SETUP is highlight-
ed. Press • to select the SETUP menu.

Editing Channel Memory

Follow these instructions to erase and add

channels.

1. Press MENU until SETUP is highlight-

ed. Press • to select the SETUP menu.

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.

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.

3. Repeatedly press MENU until
AUTOPROGRAM is highlighted.

2nd

SETUP

Menu

4. Press • to begin AutoProgramming.

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

2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT
CHtL_INELS is highlighted. Press •

to select EDIT CHANNELS.

2nd

SETUP

Menu

o Select the channel number by pressing

CHAN 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.

5. When the TV finishes cycling, you can
check the channels in memory by

pressing CHAN up or down.

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Operating Features

FM Radio Operation

The FM radio is designed to work on
either cable-TV or a home antenna. If

your TV is connected to cable-TV, the
radio will only work if your cable

company broadcasts the FM radio
signals_ If your TV is connected to a
home antenna system, you will be able

to receive those channels broadcast in

your area.

The radio can be used along with the
sleep timer and alarm timer. Listen to
music before going to sleep or wake

up to music. Details for "Setting the
,Sleep 7_mer" are on page 9 and

"Setting the Alarm" are on page 10.

You can also program up to six of your
:favorite radio stations into memory so

you'll be able to quickly select them.

Number buttons I through 6 on the

remote control can be programmed to
automatically select favorite channels.

Operating Radio

1. Turn on the "IV. Press MENU until
FM RADIO is highlighted.

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When TV appears in the menu, you
are in the radio mode. When FM

RADIO appears in the menu, you are
in the TV mode.

Press CHAN up or down to select the
next available station. If the station

you want to tune is not strong enough
for the radio to lock in on it, you can
select FM MANUAL from the radio

menu. Pressing • or • will step
through each frequency one at a time.

3. Press VOLUME • or • to adjust

the volume.

Programming Radio Stations
into Memory

.

Select the radio station you want to

put into memory by pressing CHAN

up or down. If the station cannot be
locked in when you press the CHAN
buttons, you can select FM MANUAL

from the radio menu. Pressing • or

• will step through each frequency

one at a time.

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When the station you want to program

appears on the TV screen, first press
number 0 to highlight the station
number, and then press number 1.

The radio station is now assigned to
number 1 and can be selected when-

ever you press number 1 when the
"IV is in the radio mode.

Number buttons 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 can

also be assigned to specific radio
stations. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above

to assign the numbers.

Tuning the National Weather
Service (air antenna only)

The TV must be connected to an antenna
(not cable-TV) and the ANTENNA

function must be set to AIR. Details for

changing this function are on page 12.

NWS is located between the highest and

lowest number on the radio scale. When

NWS cannot be located using the CHAN

buttons, you may need to use the • or •
button.

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Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Connections

Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your'IV 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):

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

MCI1ENNA

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Cable. 4 _ of

TV

Rememberto tune yourTV to the
ouqmt channel of thecable box (usually

[@ @1our the2,3,or 4)when selectingchannelsviacablebox.

CABLE BOX

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

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

cables (_)) are available as a kit under

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CABLE BOX

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 orelectronics supply stores.

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Connecting Your TV

Mounting Your Television

Follow these instructionsif you want to mount your'IV under acabinet:
Tools Required:

• Rule or tape measure

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pencil

• Blade screwdriver

• Drill and I/4" drill bit

• Drill Countersink Attachment (Optional)

Mounting Considerations:

• Make sure the bottom of the cabinet you select is strong enough to support a TV.

• Allow adequate room for ventilation, room to swivel, access to control knobs and

space for the antenna.

• Mount'IV near an AC outlet.

• Do not use area directly beneath TV for cooking.

• Before mounting, turn the set on to check reception in the area you have selected (if
reception is poor try another location).

Mounting Instructions:

1. Prepare cabinet by removing items from counter and cabinet. Clean underside of

cabinet where TV is to be mounted.

2.

Cut out the mounting guide and screw guide

• Cut out the guides on the lines indicated.

• The size of the mounting guide and the screw hole positions are identical to the top

of the mounting bracket.

:3.

Position mounting guide

•Position the mounting guide on the underside of cabinet 314 inch back from the

cabinet's front edge.

•Position the mounting guide in the desired location and tape it to the bottom of the

cabinet. Be sure the location is a fiat surface
Notes: Some kitchen cabinets have front overhangs as shown here. If the thickness of the

overhang exceeds 3/4 inch, tape the mounting guide as close to the cabinet's front edge as
possible. The farther back you mount the TV, the less you will be able to swivel it to the left

and right (if cabinet is near wall).
The TV will protrude about 3" from the cabinet when the mounting guide is positioned 3/4"

back from the cabinet's front edge.

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•You may want to startthe drill holes
witha nail or an awl.

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• Splintering will be reduced:if you
place masking tape above the_hole

locations onthe:inside of_he
cabinet.

•Be sure:to hold_the drill fn-mly
against the Cabinettoxeduce

"walking" of the drill bit from the
markings.

•If you have a countersink

attachment for your drill and:if you
are drilling through awood cabinet,
you may wish to countersink the

drilled holes from the inside of the
cabinet. This .will eliminate the me

of washers anti':allowithe screw _
hea&s tobe flush with the floor of

your cabinet. If you cannot
countersink the:holes, usethe ;

washers that aresupplied..

Caution: Check thickness of' shelf

before attemptingto countersink
holes. Minimum thickness Sh0uld

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Mounting Bracket

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Connecting Your TV

10. (Optional) Attach Supplied Antenna to Bottom of TV
If you have attachedthe supplied dipole antenna to the topof your TV, you will need

to attach it to the bottom of your TV before mounting it. If youhave connected
another type of antenna, skip to step 11

-If the dipole antennais attached to the top of the TV, you can remove it by
grasping the base andlifting it up and off.

Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the bottom of yourTV. Press
the base of the antennainto the slot until it locks in place.

Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the antenna adapter(supplied).

Connect the antenna adapter to the round antenna connector on the back of the
TV.

Later, after you have turned on the "IV,adjust the length and position of the
antenna for best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels 2-13, extend the rods fully.

• For viewing UHF channels 14-69, shorten the rods for best reception.

• For listening to the radio, if necessary, adjust the antenna rods for best

reception.

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11. Slide TV onto Bracket

• Slide the TV onto the mounting hook of the bracket andpush it all the way back
until the hook on the bracket locks into the back of the TV.

• Secure the "IV in the bracket by sliding the locking tab on the back of the bracket

into the bracket assembly. You should hear a click sound when the sliding tab is
locked into position.

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Warning: make sure the locking slide is pushed fully into the locked position. ]
Failure to lock the sliding tab into position may allow the TV to fall off the bracket

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causing personal injury or damage to the "IV. Push the sliding tab into the bracket
assembly until you hear a click.

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• To remove the TV, slide the locking tab out of the bracket assembly.

• Lift the TV up and gently pull forward.

Note: The TV must be slightly below the cabinet overhang when installed in the bracket.

Some clearance is necessary so the TV can be easily rotated to the desired viewing angle or

removed for portable use.

12. Attach AC Power Cord

• First attach the AC power cord to the 4-prong connector on the back of the TV.

• Then extend the cord and plug it into an electrical outlet.

13. Attach Cord Hooks

• You can use the cord hooks to hold the cord out of the way.

• For the most attractive appearance, place the cord hooks at the back edge of the
cabinet (on or next to the wall) directly above the outlet to be used.

• To attach the cord hooks, peel off the adhesive back and attach the hooks to a
clean, dry surface on underside of cabinet or back wall.

• Use the cord tie that is attached to the power cord to wrap and tie excess cord out
of sight.

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Accessories

Remote Control

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

if desired.

Optional Remote
This remote not only controls your

TV but can also conU-olmost brands
of remote-controllable VCRs, 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 VCR or 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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AH037 (3-R)

Gold-Tipped Cables

AH065G (6-ft)

AI-I066G(10-ft)

Description
Antenna Adapter

Antenna Mixer

Replacement Remote Control (CRK231 C)

Transformer

Cleaner/Polisher

Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-R)

A-B Switch

Cable Connection Kit

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft)

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-ft)

Dipole Antenna

Optional Remote Control

Accessory Order Form

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Part No.

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AH037

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AH065G

AH066G

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Pricesare subjectto changewithout notice.

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

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Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories are

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Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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Trouble Checks

[ "IT Trouble Checks and Adjustments [

TV will not turn on

Controls don't work

Intermittent or 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 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 is between the remote and the remote sensor.

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

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

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds. Install the

batteries and try remote.

• Sleep Timer function may be activated.

• IfTV 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 be set.

Blank screen • Try anotherchannel.

No sound, picture okay • 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

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

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

Sound okay, picture poor •Check antenna connections.

•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.

Picture okay, sound poor •Try another channel.

Improper color in one or more areas •Try unplugging set for a minimum of 15 minutes and then turning it on again. For best
of the picture results you should place the set in the position you will be watching it before you plug

it back in.

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