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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images
include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage
is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels
displaying these images should be avoided.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if
needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No. _________________________________________________________
Serial No. _________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Table of Contents
Setup and Connections ......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect the TV ....................................................................4
TV Only .......................................................................................4
The Basic Connection ................................................................. 5
Advanced Connections ..............................................................6
Sample Connections .................................................................. 7
Step 3: Plug in the TV ....................................................................... 8
Step 4: Place Batteries in the Remote ............................................. 8
Step 5: Turn On the TV ..................................................................... 8
Step 6: Set Up the TV ....................................................................... 8
Set-Up Menu ........................................................................ 9
Using Point and Select ................................................................... 10
Set-Up Menu ................................................................................... 10
Select a Language for the Menus ...........................................11
Set Reception and Memorize Channels.................................. 12
Add or Delete Channels .......................................................... 13
Change the Input ..................................................................... 14
Remote Buttons and Front Panel ........................................ 15
Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 16
Front Panel Controls and Jacks ...................................................... 17
Menu Features .................................................................... 19
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 20
Video Menu .................................................................................... 20
Adjust a Video Setting ............................................................. 21
Return Video Settings to Factory Preset ................................. 22
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 22
Set the Clock ............................................................................ 23
Set a Wake-Up Time ................................................................ 24
Set an Off Time ........................................................................24
Set the Sleep Timer .................................................................. 25
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Table of Contents
Special Menu .................................................................................. 26
Closed Captioning.................................................................... 27
CC on Mute .............................................................................. 28
Power Restore ..........................................................................28
Select an Audio Mode ............................................................. 29
Turn on Parental Control ......................................................... 30
Change the Password ........................................................ 31
Setting TV Guidelines and Movie Ratings........................32
Setting the TV Guidelines Ratings Limits ......................... 33
Setting the Movie Ratings Limits......................................34
Setting the No Rating Feature..........................................35
Block the External Source Signal ...................................... 35
Reference ........................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 38
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 39
RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................. 40
Accessory Information ................................................................... 42
Index ............................................................................................... 45
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Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections of the manual show you how
to get your TV set up and connected and use all of
the menus, features, and controls of your TV.
Setup and connections
1
➣
The reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
Well… if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started.
Set-Up Menu
2
➣
Remote & Front Panel
3
➣
Using the Menu System
Menu Features
4
5
Using the Menu System
4
4
➣
➣
Features and Controls
Reference
Features and Controls
5
5
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these tip boxes.
There are some important tips that will
help you get the most from your TV.
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Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect the TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the TV to
your home antenna or cable system.
The Basic Connection: If you’re going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections: If you’re going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV Only
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the ANT (Antenna) jack as shown.
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is
placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your TV.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and
video signals to the TV from an antenna, cable,
or cable box.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
Back of TV
AUDIO
IN
ANT
Once you have completed this connection you may go to Step 3.
VIDEO IN
LR
Please note that Model F19420 has one
AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo
AUDIO jacks.
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Setup and Connections
The Basic Connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two Coaxial
Cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to Channel 3 or 4.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
OUT TO TV
Back of TV
ANT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
LR
VIDEO
IN
OUT
R
L/MONO
Please note that Model F19420 has one
AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo
AUDIO jacks.
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connections
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding jacks (Video to
Video and Audio to Audio). On Model F19430, be sure to connect Right
Audio to Right Audio and Left Audio to Left Audio between stereo
components).
VIDEO and AUDIO Inputs
Connect any one of the following components:
• VCR • Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to the AUDIO
and VIDEO jacks, use the INPUT button on the
remote.
Note: if you plug a component into the front of the
TV, the jacks on the back of the TV will not operate.
Once you have made your connections,
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the video input channel in order to see
and hear audio and video from a
component such as a VCR or DVD player.
Please note that Model F19420 has one
mono AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has
stereo AUDIO jacks.
VIDEO JACK: Connect the Video jack of
the component to the VIDEO IN jack of
the TV.
ANT (Antenna)
Receives the signal
from a cable, cable
box, or off-air
antenna. Also used
for basic
component
connections.
Model F19420 AUDIO JACK: Connect
the Audio jack of the component to the
AUDIO IN jack of the TV.
Note: If you are connecting a stereo
component, you may need a y-adapter.
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ANT
VIDEO IN
IN
AUDIO
LR
Model F19430 AUDIO JACKS: Be sure to connect the
left Audio jack of the component to the Left AUDIO IN
jack of the TV (next to VIDEO IN jack) and the Right
Audio jack of the component to the Right AUDIO IN jack
of the TV.
Note: If you are connecting a mono component, connect
the Audio jack to the Left AUDIO jack of the TV.
Setup and Connections
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV.
Cables
You will use the following types of cables to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
Audio/Video Cables: Carries audio and video
from a component to the TV.
TV and Stereo or Mono VCR
Cautions:
Position cables to avoid audio hum
or interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect your components from
overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video cables will
enhance the sound and picture quality from a component.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
OUT
R
L/MONO
Back of TV
AUDIO
ANT
VIDEO IN
IN
RL
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press
INPUT to select the component connected
to the AUDIO/VIDEO inputs.
Note: if you connect a component to the
front jacks, the back jacks will be turned
off.
Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three heads on each
end.
We show individual
cables in these sample
connections. Either
may be used, but
you must be sure to
connect Video to
Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.
Please note that Model F19420 has one
AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo
AUDIO jacks.
Video (yellow)
Right Audio (red)
Left Audio (white)
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Setup and Connections
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SIGNAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER
OUT
VIDEO
R
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
OUT TO TV
Back of TV
ANT
L
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
LR
R
L/MONO
SATELLITE
IN
SATELLITE
CH3
CH4
How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this
connection, press INPUT to select the video
input channel.
To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03
to tune to the VCR channel.
Please note that Model F19420 has one
AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo
AUDIO jacks.
Step 3: Plug in the TV
Plug the end 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: Place Batteries in the
Remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
• Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
Step 5: Turn On the TV
Press POWER on the remote or TV.
Step 6: Set Up the TV
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
POWER
Proceed to the next section to set up your TV for your personal
preferences.
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Set-Up Menu
Set-Up Menu
The Set-Up menu is used to configure the TV
and set up the features for your personal
preference:
• Select a menu language
• Search for available channels
Setup and connections
1
➣➣
Set-Up Menu
2
Remote & Front Panel
3
➣➣
Menu Features
4
Reference
5
9
Set-Up Menu
Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule to access on-screen menus and control
panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the CH ^ or CH v buttons.
2. Select or change an item using the VOL > or VOL < buttons.
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
Set-Up Menu
You can display the Set-Up menu by repeatedly pressing MENU.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
Select
Language Lets you change the menu language to Spanish, French,
or English.
Reception Set to tell your TV if you are connecting an antenna or
cable-TV system.
Memorize Set to have your TV create a Channel List from the
available channels.
Add/Delete Channels Lets you Add and Delete channels from your
Channel List.
Input Selects the signal from the TV or a component attached to the
AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Adjust Next
CH
Point and Select Buttons
(CH and VOL)
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Set-Up Menu
Select a Language for the Menus
1. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
English
Select
Adjust Next
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to select English, Spanish, or French.
Config.
Idioma: Espanol
Recepcion: Aire
Memorizar Canales
Anadir/Borrar Canales
Entrada: TV
~
Escoger
´
Ajustar Otro
~
Spanish
Installer
Langue: Francais
Reception: Air
´
Memoriser Chaines
´
Ajouter/Supprimer Chaines
Entree: Tele
´´´
Choix
ˆ
Regler Suivant
´
`
ˆ
French
3. Repeatedly press MENU to remove the menu and return to normal
TV viewing.
Repeatedly press MENU at any time to
remove all displays from the screen and
return to TV viewing.
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Set-Up Menu
Set Reception and Memorize Channels
Use the Memorize Channels feature to have the TV search for all channels
that are viewable through your antenna or cable-TV system. This is
sometimes called “auto programming.” Note that first you must set the
Reception feature to Air or Cable.
1. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu and use CH v to select
Reception.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
Select
Adjust Next
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to select Air or Cable.
• Select Air if you have connected an antenna.
• Select Cable if you have connected a cable-TV system.
3. Use CH v to select Memorize Channels.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
Select
Adjust Next
4. Press VOL > or VOL < to have the TV begin searching for available
channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when
it has finished.
Memorize Channels
Air 11
Memorizing all air channels.
Please, stand by.
Press MENU to cancel and
return to Set-Up menu.
5. Press CH ^ or CH v to access the channels in the channel list. You can
add or delete channels from the list. The channels can also be
accessed using the number buttons on the remote.
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If you change your location or cable
company, you will need to Memorize
Channels again.
Set-Up Menu
Add or Delete Channels
1. Select the channel you want to add or delete using the number
buttons on the remote.
2. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu and use CH v to select
Add/Delete Channels.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
Select
Adjust Next
3. Press VOL > or VOL < to select the Add/Delete Channels feature. One
of the menus below will appear depending on whether the selected
channel is in the channel list.
Add/Delete Channels
Air 11
This channel is not in memory.
Press VOL to add.
Press CH for other channels.
Add/Delete Channels
Air 11
This channel is in memory.
Press VOL to delete.
Press CH for other channels.
Press MENU to return
to Set-Up menu.
Press MENU to return
to Set-Up menu.
4. Use the VOL < or VOL > to add or delete the channel from the
channel list.
5. If you want to add or delete another channel, use CH ^ or CH v to
select it.
6. Press MENU to remove the menu and return to normal TV viewing.
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Set-Up Menu
Change the Input
Use the Input feature to select the signal you want to view. Normally,
your TV displays the signal coming from antenna or cable-TV system.
To see the signal from a component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
of the TV, change the Input feature to Line.
1. Display the Set-Up menu and use CH v to select Input.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
Select
Adjust Next
2. Use VOL 5 or 6 to select TV or Line.
• Select TV if you want to see the signal from the antenna or
cable-TV.
• Select Line if you want to see the signal from a component
connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the TV.
3. When the Input feature is set to Line, you will see the signal from a
component connected to the front AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
Set-Up
Language: English
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: Line
Select
Note: if you want to see the signal from a component connected to
the back AUDIO/VIDEO jacks, disconnect the component from the
front jacks.
Adjust Next
4. Press MENU to remove the menu and return to normal TV viewing.
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Remember to set the Input feature to TV
to see the signal from an antenna or
cable-TV system.
Remote and Front Panel
Remote Buttons and Front Panel
Controls and Jacks
Remote Buttons
This section defines the functions of the remote
buttons.
Front Panel Controls and Jacks
This section defines the functions of the controls and
jacks on the front panel.
Setup and connections
1
➣➣➣
Set-Up Menu
2
Remote & Front Panel
3
3
Menu Features
4
➣
Reference
5
15
Remote and Front Panel
Remote Buttons
The functions of the remote buttons are listed below in alphabetical
order.
CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
Used to point to different items in the menu system.
INFO Brings up channel information.
MUTE
MENU
POWER
CH
INPUT Use to view the component connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO
jacks on the front or back of the TV. If you plug a component into a jack
on the front of the TV, the corresponding jack on the back of the TV will
not operate.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
MENU Used to toggle through the menus.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to
restore the volume.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
SLEEP Used to program the TV to turn off after a certain time.
VIDEO Used to display the video features (Contrast, Brightness,
Sharpness, Color and Tint) on the TV screen. Use VOL > and VOL < to
adjust the feature when it is displayed on the TV screen.
VOL < or VOL > Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
When in the menu system, selects and changes highlighted items.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
To enter a three-digit channel, press the three digits.
VOL
CH
1
4 5 6
7 8
SLEEP GO BACK
2 3
0
INFO INPUT VIDEO
VOL
9
16
Remote and front panel
POWER CH VOL
–
+
MENU VIDEO
AUDIO
L(MONO)
GAME PORT
R
POWER CH VOL
–
+
MENU VIDEO AUDIO
GAME PORT
Front Panel Controls and Jacks
You can use the front panel buttons and controls of your TV to
operate many of the TV’s features.
Other components, such as a camcorder or VCR, can be connected to
the jacks on the front of the TV.
Model F19420: AUDIO Jacks
Attach the Audio Out jack of another component to this jack. To
view the component connected to this jack, use the INPUT button
on the remote. If you plug a component into this jack on the front
of the TV, the AUDIO jack on the back of the TV will not operate.
This jack is ideal for the temporary connection of a camcorder or
video game system.
Model F19430: AUDIO L(MONO) and R Jacks (GAMEPORT)
Attach the Left and Right Audio Out jacks of another component to
the corresponding AUDIO L(MONO) or R jack. If your other
component has only one Audio Out jack, attach it to the L(MONO)
jack. To view the component connected to these jacks, use the
INPUT button on the remote. If you plug a component into these
jacks on the front of the TV, the AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV
will not operate.
Model F19420
Headphone Jack
Remote Sensor
Standby Indicator
Model F19430
These jacks are ideal for the temporary connection of a camcorder
or video game system.
CH ^ or CH v Buttons Scans up or down through the current
channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and
hold to continue changing channels.
Used to point to different items in the menu system.
Model F19420 Only: Headphone Jack Attach a headphone to
this jack for private listening.
MENU Button Used to toggle through the menus.
POWER Button and Standby Indicator Turns the TV on and off.
The standby indicator lights when the power is turned off and the
TV is in standby.
Remote Sensor Aim the remote at this sensor to operate the TV.
VIDEO Jack Attach the Video Out jack of another component to
this jack. To view the component connected to this jack, use the
INPUT button on the remote. If you plug a component into this jack
on the front of the TV, the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV will not
operate.
This jack is ideal for the temporary connection of a camcorder or
video game system.
VOL < or VOL > Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
When in the menu system, selects and changes highlighted items.
Remote Sensor
Standby Indicator
The front panel above shows a typical
button layout. The exact look of the
buttons may be different from those on
the front of your TV.
Use of the front panel AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
disables the jacks on the back of the TV.
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Menu Features
Menu Features
This section introduces you to the features and controls with
which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn
how to use:
• Video menu for adjusting Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness,
Color, and Tint
• Time menu for setting the Time, Wake-Up Time, and
Sleep Timer
• Special menu for selecting Closed Captions, activating
Parental Controls (including V-Chip rating limits), and
selecting Audio
Setup and connections
1
➣
Set-Up Menu
2
➣
Remote & Front Panel
3
➣
Menu Features
4
➣
3
3
Reference
5
19
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Menu features
Menus and Control Panels
Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the menus and control panels.
The following pages detail how to use the Video, Time, and Special
menus and controls to customize the functions of your TV. The Set-Up
menu features were described and explained under Set-Up Menu.
Press MENU to toggle through the menus. Press once to display the
Video menu, twice to display the Set-Up menu, three times to display
the Time menu, four times to display the Special menu, and five times to
remove the menu and return to TV viewing.
• With the menu displayed, point to the feature with CH ^ or CH v
and then select and/or adjust the feature with VOL < and VOL >.
Exiting a menu
There are two ways to exit a menu:
• Press MENU repeatedly. The on-screen menus are cleared from the
screen and you return to TV viewing.
• Wait ten seconds and the menus are automatically cleared from the
screen.
Video
Settings: Custom
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Set-Up
Tint
Language: English
Select
Reception Air
Memorize Channels
Add/Delete Channels
Input: TV
Adjust Next
Time
Set Clock: - -:- Wake-Up time: - -:- -
Select
Off time: - -:- -
Sleep Timer: 0 min
Adjust Next
Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Select
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
Adjust Next
Adjust Exit
Video Menu
You can access the Video menu features directly by pressing VIDEO on
the remote or display the Video menu by pressing MENU on the remote.
Video
Settings: Preset
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Select
Basic Video Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the
way the picture looks and lets you reset the video to the factory settings.
Settings: Preset and Custom Lets you reset your custom video
settings to the factory presets.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas
of the picture.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Adjust Next
Please note that the Audio Mode feature
is only available on Model F19430.
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Menu features
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Adjust a Video Setting
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the Video menu and use CH v
to highlight Contrast.
Video
Settings: Preset
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Select
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to select Contrast and display the Contrast
adjustment slider.
Video
Adjust Next
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
VOL
CH
MENU
1
4 5 6
7 8
CH
2 3
0
SLEEP GO BACK
INFO INPUT VIDEO
POWER
VOL
9
VIDEO
Contrast
• Press VOL > to increase the Contrast.
• Press VOL < to decrease the Contrast.
3. Press CH ^ or CH v to display another Video adjustment slider and
use VOL > or VOL < to adjust it.
4. Press MENU to return to the Video menu or wait ten seconds for the
slider to disappear from the TV screen. The TV will remember your
settings.
You can also press the VIDEO button on
the remote to toggle through the Video
menu adjustment sliders.
When the slider appears on the screen,
use VOL > or VOL < to adjust it or use
CH ^ or CH v to display another Video
adjustment slider.
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Return Video Settings to Factory
Preset
You can return the Video settings to the factory preset ones. Your
custom settings will remain in memory.
1. Press MENU on the remote to display the Video menu.
Video
Settings: Custom
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Select
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to select Preset.
Adjust Next
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Video
Settings: Preset
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Select
Adjust Next
3. To return to your custom settings, press VOL > or VOL < again.
Time Menu
You can display the Time menu by repeatedly pressing MENU on
the remote. You must set the current time including AM or PM to
use the Wake-Up time or Off time feature.
Time
Set Clock: - -:- Wake-Up time: - -:- Off time: - -:- Sleep Timer: 0 min
Select
Adjust Next
Set Clock Lets you enter the current time including AM or PM.
Wake-Up Time Lets you enter a time including AM or PM to have
the TV turn itself on.
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Off Time Lets you enter a specific time including AM or PM to
have the TV automatically shut itself off.
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the
amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
CH ^ or CH v
Set the Clock
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Time
menu.
Time
Set Clock: - -:- Wake-Up time: - -:- Off time: - -:- Sleep Timer: 0 min
Select
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the current time including AM or
PM.
Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: - -:- Off time: - -:- Sleep Timer: 0 min
Adjust Next
VOL < or >
MENU
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Select
Adjust Next
3. Press and hold VOL > or VOL < to quickly enter the current
time including AM or PM.
4. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another time function or repeatedly
press MENU to remove the Time menu from the TV screen.
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Set a Wake-Up Time
You must set the current time including AM or PM to use the Wake-Up
time feature. If you do not press one of the CH or VOL buttons within 15
minutes after the TV turns on with the Wake-Up timer, the TV will
automatically turn off.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Time menu.
Press CH v to highlight Wake-Up time.
Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: - -:- Off time: - -:- Sleep Timer: 0 min
Select
Adjust Next
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the time including AM or PM that
you want the TV to turn itself on.
Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM
Off time: - -:- Sleep Timer: 0 min
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Select
Adjust Next
3. Press and hold VOL > or VOL < to quickly enter the Wake-Up time
including AM or PM.
4. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another time function or repeatedly press
MENU to remove the Time menu from the TV screen.
To Cancel Wake-Up Time
1. Display the Time menu, select Wake-up Time and press and hold
VOL > or VOL < until – – : – – appears.
Set an Off Time
You must set the current time including AM or PM to use the Off time
feature.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Time menu.
Press CH v to highlight Off time.
You must set the current time before
using the Wake-up feature.
Press one of the CH or VOL buttons
within 15 minutes after the TV turns
on with the Wake-Up timer or the TV
will automatically turn off.
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Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM
Off time: - -:- Sleep Timer: 0 min
CH ^ or CH v
Select
Adjust Next
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the time including AM or PM that
you want the TV to turn itself off.
Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM
Off time: 11:30 PM
Sleep Timer: 0 min
Select
Adjust Next
3. Press and hold VOL > or VOL < to quickly enter the Off time
including AM or PM.
4. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another time function or repeatedly press
MENU to remove the Time menu from the TV screen.
To Cancel the Off Time
1. Display the Time menu, select Off Time and press and hold VOL > or
VOL < until – – : – – appears.
VOL < or >
MENU
SLEEP
MUTE
VOL
1
4 5 6
7 8
CH
MENU
CH
2 3
0
SLEEP GO BACK
INFO INPUT VIDEO
POWER
VOL
9
Set the Sleep Timer
You can also set the Sleep Timer using the SLEEP button on the remote.
Repeatedly press SLEEP to display the amount of time (15, 30, 45, 60, 90,
or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to play before it turns itself on.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Time menu.
Press CH v to highlight Sleep Timer.
Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM
Off time: 11:30 PM
Sleep Timer: 0 min
Select
Adjust Next
You must set the current time before
using the Off Time feature.
You can also use the SLEEP button on
the remote to set the Sleep Timer.
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2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the amount of time (15, 30, 45, 60,
90, or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to play before it turns
itself on.
Time
Set Clock: 12:00 AM
Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM
Off time: 11:30 PM
Sleep Timer: 60 min
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
CH
MENU
POWER
Select
Adjust Next
3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another time function or press MENU to
remove the Time menu from the TV screen.
To Cancel the Sleep Timer
1. Turn off the TV, press SLEEP on the remote until 0 appears, or set
the display on the Time menu to – – : – –.
Special Menu
You can access the Special menu features by repeatedly pressing MENU
on the remote to display the Special menu.
Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
VOL < or >
MENU
SLEEP
VOL
1
4 5 6
7 8
CH
2 3
0
SLEEP GO BACK
INFO INPUT VIDEO
VOL
9
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Select
Adjust Exit
Closed Caption Lets you turn closed captioning on and select
the type of closed caption you want to view.
CC on Mute Lets you turn closed captioning on and select the
type of closed caption you want to view when you mute the TV.
Power Restore Allows you to plug your TV into an outlet that is
controlled by a wall switch and turn the TV on and off using the
wall switch.
Audio (Model F19430 Only) Allows you to select the type of
audio processor.
Parental Control Lets you control the types of material watched
using rating systems.
You can also use the SLEEP button on
the remote to set the Sleep Timer.
Menu features
Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which
lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only
specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are
applicable. The TV offers four types of Closed Captions, including two
text modes.
Caption types follow the action on-screen providing words that follow
the dialog, narration, and side effects. Text types provide information,
such as news or weather.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to select the type of Closed Caption you want
to display on the TV screen or turn Closed Caption off.
Adjust Exit
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
• Select C1 to view Captions (if available) providing words
following the dialog, narration, and side effects of the action
on screen.
• Select C2 to view a different type of Caption (if available).
• Select T1 to view Text (if available) providing information, such
as news or weather.
• Select T2 to view another type of Text (if available) providing
information, such as news or weather.
• Select Off to turn off any Closed Caption (Caption or Text).
3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another Special feature or press MENU to
remove the Special menu from the TV screen.
Adjust Exit
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CC on Mute
You can display a Closed Caption feature automatically when you press
MUTE on the remote to mute the sound. The Closed Caption is
automatically turned off when you press MUTE again to return to the
normal sound level.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight CC on Mute.
Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to select the type of Closed Caption you want
to display on the TV screen when you press MUTE on the remote.
Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: C1
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Adjust Exit
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Select
Adjust Exit
• Select C1 to view Captions (if available) providing words
following the dialog, narration, and side effects of the on-screen
action.
• Select C2 to view a different type of Caption (if available).
• Select Off to turn off any Closed Caption.
3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another Special feature or press MENU to
remove the Special menu from the TV screen.
Power Restore
This feature allows you to use a switchable wall outlet to turn your TV on
or off. Just plug your TV in a wall outlet that is controlled by a wall
switch. Set the Power Restore feature to ON in the menu., When you use
the wall switch to turn on your TV, it will turn on and return to the
settings it was in before you turned it off.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Power Restore.
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Special
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: C2
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
Adjust Exit
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to turn Power Restore On or Off.
3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another Special feature or press MENU to
remove the Special menu from the TV screen.
Select an Audio Mode (Model F19430 Only)
Lets you select the type of available audio modes, which control the way
the sound comes through your speakers.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Audio.
Special
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Closed Caption: C1
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
Adjust Exit
2. Use VOL > or VOL < to select the type of Audio that is available for
your TV.
• Select Mono to hear mono sound only. Use this setting when
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. MONO is
displayed on the TV screen when you tune to a program that is
broadcast in mono.
• Select Stereo* to split the incoming stereo audio signal into left
and right channels. STEREO is displayed on the TV screen when
you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
• Select Second Audio Program (SAP)* to hear the program’s
audio in a second language (if available). SAP is displayed when
you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP. SAP audio is
broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s
audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another Special feature or press MENU to
remove the Special menu from the TV screen.
* Stereo and Sap Audio features are only available for Model F19430.
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Turn on Parental Control
The Parental Control feature allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs or channels.
The parental control feature comes turned “Off,” so if you choose not to
implement it, you can just ignore it.
When turned “on,” the software reads a code that most broadcasters
send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s agebased rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V),
Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content
themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “This
rating is blocked.” when you turn to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs
received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their
age-based rating.
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not
Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code
has been sent by the broadcaster.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Parental Control.
Special
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Closed Caption: Off
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Select
Adjust Exit
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to display the Parental Control menu.
Parental Control
Parental Lock: Off
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to turn the Parental Lock feature On. The
Enter a new Password screen will appear. Use the number buttons
(0-9) to enter your password.
Adjust Prev.
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Enter a new Password
- - - -
0-9:Adjust
2. Enter your password again when the Repeat the Password screen
appears.
Prev.
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
CH
MENU
VOL
1
4 5 6
CH
2 3
POWER
VOL
Repeat the Password
# # # #
0-9:Adjust
Prev.
3. Make sure to remember your password. You will be required to
enter the password the next time you want to check or change any
Parental control setting.
4. Press CH ^ and CH v to select a different Parental Control feature or
press MENU to return to the Special menu. Press again to remove
the Special menu from the screen.
Change the Password
If the Parental control has been activated, you will need to enter the
current password to change the password.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Parental Control and press CH v to highlight
Change Password.
Number
Buttons (0-9)
7 8
SLEEP GO BACK
INFO INPUT VIDEO
9
0
Parental Control
Parental Lock: On
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
2. The Enter a New Password screen appears. Enter and repeat your
new password.
3. Press CH ^ or CH v to select a different Parental Control feature or
press MENU to return to the Special menu. Press again to remove
the Special menu from the screen.
Adjust Prev.
Be sure to remember the password
you enter or you will not be able to
review or change your Parental
Control selections.
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Setting TV Guidelines and Movie Ratings
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software
inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs
and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe
children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so
it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or
other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can
unblock programs by entering a password.
When Parental Control is turned On, the software reads a code that most
broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the
program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes
(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the
message, “This rating is blocked.” when you turn to that particular
channel. Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so
programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you
block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have
been given a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered
“unrated” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in
the table below.
Special
Closed Caption: Off
CC on Mute: Off
Power Restore: On
Audio: Mono
Parental Control
Parental Control
Select
Parental Lock: On
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
Adjust Exit
Adjust Prev.
Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains
one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse
language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L), or sexual situations (S), and little or no
violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence
(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Setting the TV Guidelines Ratings Limits
The TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot
be viewed. To set TV programming limits:
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special
menu. Press CH v to highlight Parental Control. Press VOL > or VOL
< to display the Parental Control menu.
Parental Control
Parental Lock: Off
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
2. Press CH v to highlight TV Guidelines. Press VOL > or VOL < to
display the TV Rating screen. Below is an example of where items
are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Field
Lets you select
from a list of
age-based
ratings you can
block or view.
Adjust Prev.
Rating All FV D L S V
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y [ :Block]
Select
Adjust Prev.
VOL < or >
MENU
Content Themes
Lists the content
themes you can block
or view.
Content Status
Fields
Lets you select which
content themes to
view for the selected
rating, and whether
the status of the
content theme is
currently blocked ( )
or not blocked (no ).
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/unblocked state of age-based ratings
and associated content. The Blocked settings are checked ( ) and
the Unblock settings are not checked.
3. Press CH ^ or CH v to highlight the Rating you want to change.
Press VOL > or VOL < to block
When you select a channel that has a rating, the rating will appear
on the screen. “This rating is blocked.” appears on the screen when
it has been blocked.
4. Press MENU to return to the Parental Control menu. Repeatedly
press MENU to remove the menus from the screen.
( ) or unblock (no ) the rating.
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Setting the Movie Ratings Limits
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified
level. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating
and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could
automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Parental Control. Press VOL > or VOL < to
display the Parental Control menu. Press CH v to highlight Movie
Rating.
Parental Control
Parental Lock: On
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
3. Press VOL > or VOL < to display the Movie Rating screen.
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G [ :Block]
NR
Select
Adjust Prev.
Adjust Prev.
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
3. Press CH ^ or CH v to highlight the lowest Rating you want to
block. Press VOL > or VOL < to block the rating and all of the
ratings above the one you block. A check
( ) appears next to the
ratings you have blocked.
When you select a movie that has a rating, the rating will appear
on the screen. “This rating is blocked.” appears on the screen when
it has been blocked.
4. Press MENU to return to the Parental Control menu. Repeatedly
press MENU to remove the menus from the screen.
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Setting the No Rating Feature
This option lets you decide if you want programs that the TV recognizes
as “unrated” to be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may
include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs,
emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without
ratings.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Parental Control. Press VOL > or VOL < to
display the Parental Control menu. Press CH v to highlight No
Rating.
Parental Control
Parental Lock: On
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
2. Press VOL > or VOL < to toggle between Unblock and Block.
• Select Unblocked so all unrated programs are available.
Adjust Prev.
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
• Select Blocked so no unrated programs are available.
3. Press CH ^ or CH v to select a different Parental Control feature or
press MENU to return to the Special menu. Press again to remove
the Special menu from the screen.
Block the External Source Signal
This option lets you decide if you want to block the signal from the
component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu.
Press CH v to highlight Parental Control. Press VOL > or VOL < to
display the Parental Control menu. Press CH v to highlight Ext.
Source.
Parental Control
Parental Lock: On
TV Guidelines
Movie Ratings
No Rating: Unblock
Ext. Source: Unblock
Change Password
Select
Adjust Prev.
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2. Press VOL > or VOL < to toggle between Unblock and Block.
• Select Unblocked so the signal from an external source is
available.
• Select Blocked so the signal from an external source is blocked.
3. Press CH ^ or CH v to select a different Parental Control feature or
press MENU to return to the Special menu. Press again to remove
the Special menu from the screen.
VOL < or >
MENU
CH ^ or CH v
MUTE
MENU
VOL VOL
POWER
CH
CH
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References
This section includes:
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Care and Cleaning
Setup and connections
1
➣➣
• RCA Limited Warranty
• Accessory Information
• Index
Set-up Menu
2
remote & Front Panel
3
➣
Menu Features
4
➣
Reference
5
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Troubleshooting
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If
you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on
• 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 weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries.
• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Problems with remote
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries.
• Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.
Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
Turns off while playing
• Off Time Feature or Sleep Timer in Time Menu may have been set.
• If TV turns on with Wake-Up feature in Time menu, you must press a CH or VOL button within 15 minutes or
the TV will automatically turn off.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn
on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
• Unplug. Wait two minutes. Plug in again.
Blank screen
• Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
• Try another channel.
No Sound or Noisy stereo reception (Model F19430 Only)
• May be a weak station.
• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
• Stereo signal may be weak. If you have a stereo TV, set the AUDIO feature in the Special menu to MONO.
Menus appear in other language
• Different language may have been selected in Set-Up menu.
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Can’t select certain channel
• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.”
• Maybe the Reception: Cable/Air setting is set to the wrong position. Check the Reception: Cable/Air setting in the
Set-Up menu.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
• If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4—the same as
CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.”
• Maybe the Reception: Cable/Air setting is set to the wrong position. Check the Reception: Cable/Air setting in the
Set-Up menu.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black box appears on the screen
• Captioning may be turned on and set to a mode that is not available. Check the CC feature in the Special menu.
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the
cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the
screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of
cleaners will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV.
Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or
damage to the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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RCA TV Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
• Two years for the picture tubes.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to
the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished
replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television.
How you get service:
• For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television
Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete.
• For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television
Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by
an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service
Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to
transport your television to and from your home.
• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the
Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of
purchase date or first rental.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate
your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer).
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Batteries.
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• Customer replacement fuses.
• Images burned onto the screen.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or
other commercial purposes.
• A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• 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 also may have other rights that vary from state to
state.
If you purchased your television outside the United States:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls that do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this
warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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Accessory Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with
either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable.
Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible
to hum or interference from adjacent cables.
Most audio/video connections between components
can be made with shielded audio and video cables
that have RCA-type phono connectors.
Push-on Connector
Screw-on Coaxial
Round 75-ohm coaxial cable
Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable
Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type
phono plugs (such as No. VH83)
Color-Coded Jacks
The jacks on the TV’s monitor panel are color-coded
for ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right
audio jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white.
When connecting components to each other, be sure
that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and
right outputs to right inputs. If a component has only
one output (mono), connect it to the l/mono input
jack.
To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an
S-VHS video cable is required.
Connector
The following accessories are available from most dealers and
electronics supply stores in case you want to position your
components farther apart or need additional cables.
Antenna Cables
Screw-on Cable attaches to
the round antenna connectors
(called 75-ohm F-type) on the
back of your VCR or TV. The
VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)
VH89 (6-ft)
ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.
Push-on 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.
Audio/Video Cables
Monaural VCR Dubbing
Cable Double cable that lets
you connect the video and
audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to
duplicate tapes. Can also be
used to connect a VCR to your
Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)
TV. Cable is color-coded and
shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you
connect the
jacks of stereo components.
VIDEO and AUDIO
S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables
Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which
provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A
complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help
you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.
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Gold-Tipped cable
VH84 (6-ft)
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video components
to your TV.
VH976 (6-ft)
VH913 (12-ft)
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POWER
MUTE
CH
MENU
VOL
VOL
CH
1
2 3
4 5 6
7 8
9
0
SLEEP GO BACK
INFO INPUT VIDEO
CRK211TA1
Splitter
VH47
Remote Control This is
the remote control that
came packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares
can be ordered as needed.
2-way Signal Splitter
helps you connect to a
second TV or VCR.
Accessory Order Form
Description
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95
Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95
S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95
S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95
2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95
Amplified Antenna ANT200 $49.95
Antenna Mixer 193984 $11.15
Remote Control (CRK211TA1) 212178 $30.35
Audio•Video Adapter 228449 $4.45
Part No.
Price
Qty
ANT200
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to
easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable or
satellite easily without
disconnecting antenna.
Total Merchandise ............................................
$
Sales Tax.............................................................
We are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual
$
$
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.
Shipping and Handling ....................................
Total Amount Enclosed....................................
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.
$ 5.00
$
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.
All accessories are subject to availability.
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Please complete other side also
Detach Here
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Charge your order on your VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
Copy Number
above your
name on
MasterCard
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your VISA card
My card expires:
from your MasterCard
My card
expires:
from your Discover Card
Placing an Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard
or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
®
below.
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items
listed on this order form.
1-800-338-0376
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed
order form with credit card information, money order or
check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer
s
rr
TM
Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
My card expires:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and
address clearly.
Name:
Street:
City:
State:
Daytime phone number:
A complete and correct
order will save you days
of waiting.
Apt:
Zip:
Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories are subject to availability.
• Prices are subject to change.
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Index
A
Accessories 42
Accessory order form 43
Add channels 13
Advanced connections 4, 6
Age-Based Ratings 32
ANT connector 6
AUDIO jacks 6
Audio modes 29
B
Back panel 6
Basic connection 4, 5
Batteries 8
Buttons on remote 16
C
Cable/Antenna 6
Cables 5, 7
Coaxial 4
Care and Cleaning 39
CC on Mute 28
CH ^ or CH v buttons 16, 17
Change the input 14
Channel list 12
Channel search 12
Channels, add or delete 13
Closed Captioning 27
Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 7
Connections 4
advanced 4, 6
basic 4, 5
TV and VCR 7
TV only 4
TV, VCR, and satellite receiver 8
Content Themes 32
Control panels 20
D
Delete channels 13
E
External source signal, block 35
F
Fixed images 39
Front panel
controls 17
jacks 17
G
Getting started 3
GO-BACK button 16
I
INFO button 16
INPUT button 6, 16
Input, change 14
M
Memorize channels 12
MENU button 16, 17, 20
Menu, exiting 20
Menu language 11
Menus, changing 20
Mono audio 29
Movie Ratings 32
Movie ratings limits 34
MUTE button 16
Mute, closed caption 28
N
No rating feature 35
Number buttons 16
O
Off time, set 24
Optional accessories 42
Order form, accessory 43
P
Parental control 30
Parental lock feature 30
Password 31
Password, change 31
Point and Select 10
POWER button 16, 17
Power restore feature 28
Problem solving 38
Product Registration Inside front
cover
R
Rating limits 30
Reception: air or cable-TV 12
Remote
buttons 16
installing the batteries 8
Remote sensor 17
S
SAP audio 29
Second Audio Program (SAP) 29
Set a Wake-Up time 24
Set an Off time 24
Set the clock 23
Set the Sleep Timer 25
Set-Up menu 10
Setting TV guidelines 32
SLEEP button 16
Sleep Timer, set 25
Solving problems 38
Special menu 26
Standby indicator 17
Stereo audio 29
T
Time menu 22
Time, set 23
Tint 21
Troubleshooting 38
TV guidelines rating limits 33
TV only connection 4
U
Unpack the TV 4
V
V-Chip 32
age-based ratings 32
content themes 32
VIDEO
button 16
jacks 6, 17
Video menu 20
Video setting, adjust 21
VOL < or VOL > button 16, 17
W
Wake-Up time, set 24
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in
service for your product.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
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