RCA F27242, F25216WTTX1, F19240GYTX1 User Manual

USER'S
GUIDE

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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.

i_ This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage"
inside the product that
presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.

_ll his symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk
of fire or shock

hazard, do not
expose this TV to

rain or moisture.

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

to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus

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

jusq_ au fond.

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

• FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

abl:e "rv Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National |

lectrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for

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proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the

rounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical,

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STEP 1
Unpack the TV and remote control.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: OPTIONAL STAND

Matching stands were designed to be used with 25 inch and larger table
model TV(s) included in this book. The recommended stands are provided

wiith hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily

pushed off, pulled of,f or tipped over. Your RCA dealer can help you choose

the appropriate stand for your TV.

Caution: If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV,

take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is

properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being pushed off, pulled off, or tipped over. This could cause
damage to the TV and/or personal injury.

STEP 2:

Connect your TV. This is a basic
connection from an antenna, cable

box, or VCR to your TV. Connect the
cable from your cable system or off-air

antenna to the cable-in jack on the
back of the TV, as shown.

ANTENNA, CABLE,CABLE BOX OR VGR

STEP 3:

Plug in the TV. Plug the end of the power cord into the wall
outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide
slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 4

Put batteries in the remote.

• Remove the battery compartment cover from
the back of the remote.

• Insert two AAA batteries as shown, matching
the + and- ends of each battery in the
compartment.

• Replace the cover.

STEP 5

Turn on the TV.

• Press TV on the remote.
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of

the basic rules for getting around in the menus using the remote or TV's front

control panel.

THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT

You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control
panels: point and select.

WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT?

The point and select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on
the remote. (The CHAN/VOL buttons on the

remote.)

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go

ahead and make the change or go to a place you
have indicated. (You can also select an item by

pressing the corresponding number button on the
remote.)

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MENU

,Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you
can apply this rule in the menu control panels, which do the real work in the
menu system.

The setup routine walks you through the steps needed to configure the TV.
These steps allow you to select a menu language, complete the auto channel
search, which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's

memory, label the channels and set the parental controls. After you select a
menu language, you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them

later.

BEGIN SETUP

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking
you to select a language.

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3. Point to your preferred language by pressing the up and down arrows
until the language is highlighted in green.

4. Press MENU to select the language.

5. A screen appears asking if you would like the TV to search for all
channels.

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TV MAIN MENU

The Main menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust the
TV's audio, picture quality, screen, time functions and channel settings.

TV MAIN MENU

To select any other menu item:

1. Press MENU to bring up the TV's Main menu.

2. Point to any menu item by pressing the up and down arrows until the
item is highlighted in green.

3. Press MENU to select the item and a new menu comes up.

To exit any menu screen, point to Exit and press MENU, or press CLEAR.

THE AUDIO MENU

The Audio menu lets you adjust the way the TV sounds.

Audio

Mute Turns off the TV's sound. Press MENU to toggle the Mute feature
between ON and OFF.

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The sound delivered by your television is XS Stereo. This patented process /
suppresses noise, restores the dynamic range and electronically expands the/

stereo signal to create a more spacious sound effect. J
Stereo Press MENU to toggle the Stereo feature between ON and OFF.

On Sound is reproduced in stereo or mono, whichever is being broadcast.
Off Sound is reproduced in mono.

THE PICTURE QUALITY MENU

The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that adjust the TV's picture.

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