RCA F20640BC, F20640 User Manual

USER’S
GUIDE

COLOR TV

Using Your Remote

With Remote Buttons

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CLEAR Button

Clears menus and displays from
the screen.

MENU Button

Shows menus on the screen and
moves from menu to menu.

RESET Button

Returns the picture adjustments to
the original settings.

Number Buttons (0-9)

Selects any channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for

each channel. Press 0 and 6 for
channel 6.

For three digit channels, press and
hold 1 until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.

SKIP (Commercial Skip) Button

Allows you to look at other
channels during commercials.

Each press adds 30 seconds. Use
the CHANNEL or number buttons
to scan the other channels. TV
switches back to original channel
when time runs out. Press CLEAR
to cancel SKIP.

SPEED Button

Selects a recording speed either
SLP, SP, or LP.

TRACK (— or +) Buttons

(Tracking down or up)
Lets you manually reduce the
streaks that may appears in the
picture during playback.

F. ADV (Frame Advance) Button

Advances the tape one frame at a
time when the tape is in the
PAUSE mode.

Using Your Remote

With Remote Buttons

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OFF Button

Press to turn TV off.

TV Button

Turns on the TV.
Shows the displays on the screen.
Sets the remote to control the TV.

VCR Button

Sets the remote to control the VCR.

(NightGlo)

Press to light up the remote control
buttons. The light will go off after
five seconds.

REW (Rewind) Button

Rewinds a tape.
Searches backward while tape

is playing.

PLAY Button

Plays a tape.

FF (Fast Forward) Button

Fast forwards a tape.
Searches forward while a tape

is playing.

REC (Record) Button

Starts recording onto a tape.

STOP Button

Stops a tape.

PAUSE Button

Pauses a tape.

DISPLAY Button

Press to display the time and
channel number on the screen.

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

Press to remove menus from
the screen.

SLEEP Button

Sets TV to automatically turn off in
30, 60, or 90 minutes.

MUTE Button

Switches the TV sound on or off.

PREV CH (Previous Channel)

Changes back and forth between
two channels.

Select a channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to switch
between the two channels.

CHAN 22and

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(Channel up and down)

Scans up and down through
channels in the TV’s memory.

Moves up and down menus.

VOL < and >

(Volume down and up)

Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu

line. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.

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When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV. Objects
between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV.

This remote has a NightGlo feature which illuminates the keypad. To save
battery power, do not activate the NiteGlo feature when the remote is used

in well lit rooms.

Quick Guide to Your TV

Menu Basics

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Colors

Menu Buttons

These buttons are used with the
TV’s menus to adjust the features.
You can use the menu buttons on
the remote or the front of the TV.

Press MENU repeatedly to see
each of the four menu colors.

Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.

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General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown
below. Details on using the remote buttons are on page 6. Many menu items are

explained in detail in Adjusting Your TV starting on page 8 and Using the
Advanced Features starting on page 11.

Moving through the Menus

1. Press MENU to move from

menu to menu.

2. Press CHANNEL up and down

to move through the features in
the menu.

3. Press VOLUME +and – to

move left and right on the
menu lines.

Yellow Green

Light
Blue

White

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

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Quick Guide to Your TV

Basic Tour of the Remote

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Turns the TV on.

Turns the TV off.

Operate the TV.
Operate special features of the TV.

TV Button

Off Button

Volume, Channel and Special
Buttons

Your remote control is unified so no programming is required. It works
RCA, GE, and ProScan products only. Basic information about your
remote is shown below. This will give you a general idea of how your
remote works.

Operate an optional RCA, GE, or
ProScan VCR.

Change the menus and features on
the screen.

VCR Buttons

(VCR optional.)
Details are on page 6.

Menu Buttons

See next page for details.

Quick Guide to Your TV

Startup

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Plug the cord into the outlet, matching the wide and the small end of the
plug with the outlet.

2. Plug in the TV

3. Put Batteries in the Remote

A. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.

B. Place the two AAA batteries as shown, matching the + and – end of

each battery in the compartment.

C. Replace the cover.

Press TV on the remote, or press
POWER on the TV.

4. Turn on the TV

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A. Press MENU until the Alarm menu is selected. This menu is green.
B. The Clock is automatically highlighted the first time you set it. If it is

not, press CHANNEL down to highlight it.

C. Press VOLUME –to set the hour.
D. Press VOLUME + to set the minutes.

F. Press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen, or the menus will

automatically disappear from the screen, after a brief period of time.

A. Press MENU until the Setup menu is selected. This menu is white.
B. Press VOLUME + to place channels in the TV’s memory

(Autoprogram).

C. Wait until TV has cycled through all the channels and returns to

original channel.

6. Set the Time

5. Place all available channels in memory (Autoprogram)

Details for adding and deleting channels are on page 11.

12:21 AM 13

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Alarm: Off
Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: Disabled
Off Time: Disabled

Clock: Use –/+ to set time.

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

Quick Guide to Your TV

Startup

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1. Hook up your TV

Choose one of the following connections and hookup your TV and any components. These are basic
connections for typical equipment. Your system components may vary. See the individual components’ user
manuals for specific connection information.

The following steps will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
Hook up any antennas, cables or other equipment to your TV before you follow the steps below.

For more details, see the page numbers listed.

TV

VIDEORL/MONO

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TV Only

Connect the TV as shown.
To use this connection you must have:

(1) coaxial cable.

This connection provides:

• stereo sound from programming broadcast in stereo.

TV and Stereo VCR

Connect the TV and VCR as shown.
To use this connection you must have:

(2) coaxial cables.
(3) audio/video cables

This connection provides:

• stereo sound from programming broadcast in stereo

• stereo sound from VCR

• viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel.
Note: When using a cable box to receive programming, only

the selected channel is distributed through the system. For
example, when using only a cable box to receive
programming, you can not record one program and view
another.

TV, Stereo VCR and Satellite Receiver

Connect the TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver as shown.
To use this connection you must have:

(4) coaxial cables.
(6) audio/video cables

This connection provides:

• stereo sound from programming broadcast in stereo

• stereo sound from VCR

• stereo sound from Satellite Receiver

• viewing one channel on TV while recording another channel.
Note: When using a cable box to receive programming, only

the selected channel is distributed through the system. For
example, when using only a cable box to receive
programming, you can not record one program and view
another.

Table of Contents

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Important Information Warning, Product Registration ____________________________________ i

Quick Guide to Your TV Startup ____________________________________________________________________ 2-3

Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time

Basic Tour of the Remote ____________________________________________ 4

Power, Volume, Channel, Special and Menu Buttons

Menu Basics ______________________________________________________________ 5

Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus

Using Your TV Remote With Remote Buttons ______________________________________________ 6-7

Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture __________________________________________________________ 8

Picture Settings

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Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset

Sound Settings _________________________________________________________ 10

Stereo, Tone

Using Advanced Features Placing Channels in Memory/Autoprogram _____________ 11

Naming the Channels

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Setting the Sleep Timer

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Setting the Alarm Clock

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Watching Closed Captioning

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Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable

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References Front Panel Buttons __________________________________________________ 17

Displays on the Screen

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Trouble Checks

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Order Form for Parts

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Limited Warranty

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Glossary

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Index

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Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

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

Model No.________________________________________________________
Serial No._________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Important Information

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WARNING

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

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.

Cautions

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.

Note To 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

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the
product.

Adjusting Your TV

Overall Picture

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Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without
changing the color levels.

1. Select the Controls Menu

Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.

Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Picture.

Press VOLUME + to lighten

the picture.

OR

Press VOLUME –to darken

the picture.

2. Highlight Picture

3. Use VOLUME + and – to

adjust the Picture

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: -:--

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: -:-­Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Picture -.......I...+

Adjusting Your TV

Picture Settings

1. Select the Adjust Menu

Press MENU repeatedly to select the
Adjust menu. This menu is light
blue.

Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the picture item you
want to adjust.

Press VOLUME + or – to adjust

each item.

2. Highlight item to change

3. Use VOLUME + or – to

adjust each item

Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your
personal setting. The chart below explains your options.

Color
Tint
Bright (Brightness)

Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor

Picture Reset

Press VOLUME

+to:

Increase color richness

Give red tint to skin color

Add more light to dark parts of
the picture

Show cleaner, clearer images

Turn on to keep Color and Tint in
proper balance each time you
change channels

Reset the picture back to the
factory settings

Press VOLUME – to:

Decrease color to black and white

Give green tint to skin color

Add more dark to light parts of
the picture

Make picture more smooth

Turn off for manual adjustment
of Color and Tint

Reset the picture back to the
factory settings

Picture Reset

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Color -.....

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Sharp -.....

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Autocolor: On

Picture Reset

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

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Autocolor: On

Adjusting Your TV

Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone

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1. Select the Controls Menu

Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.

Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the sound item you
want to adjust.

Press VOLUME + or – to adjust

each item.

2. Highlight item to change

3. Use VOLUME + or – to

adjust each item

Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV. The chart
below explains your options.

Off

Sound is reproduced in mono.

Low

Low pitched sounds are louder.

On

Sound is automatically reproduced
in stereo or mono, whichever the
TV station is broadcasting.

High

High pitched sounds are louder.

Stereo

Tone

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: -:--

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: -:-­Closed Captioning: Off

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Tone: High

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: -:-­Closed Captioning: Off

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XS®Stereo

An Innovative Method for
Providing Stereo Sound
Effect

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.

Using Advanced Features

Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)

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Only channels 2–13 appear in the TV’s memory when you first turn it on.
The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's
memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up or down
allows you to scan through these channels.

You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak
signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add

or Delete Channels section below.

1. Place channels in

memory (Autoprogram)

2. Add or delete channels

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogramming

Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear

Channel Memory: 13

Stored

Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear

Channel Memory: 13

Erased

Cable/Air: Cable

A. Hook up an antenna, cable or

components before you begin
these steps or you will not be
able to add channels into
memory.

B. Press MENU repeatedly to

select the Setup Menu and
highlight Autoprogram. This
menu is white.

C. Press VOLUME + to start the

TV adding all active channels
into memory.

D. Wait until the TV has cycled

through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.

A. Press MENU repeatedly to

select the Setup menu. This
menu is white.

B. Press CHANNEL down to

highlight Channel Memory.

C. Press VOLUME + to underline

the channel number.

D. Select the channel number you

want to add or delete with the
number buttons.

E. Press VOLUME + to add or

delete a channel (you will see
Stored on the screen when
added and Erased when
deleted).

F. Repeat D and E for more

channels.

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Using Advanced Features

Naming the Channels

You can name at least 20 channels with four characters in each name.
Full appears beside Label when the memory is used up. Fixed appears
when a channel number cannot be named. Below are the characters
that can be used in a name.

1. Name a channel

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z &
’ ( ) á + , – . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ blank space

Character List

2. Erase a name

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 12

Clear

Channel Memory: 12 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

NBC 12

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 12 NBC

Clear

Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 12 Clear

Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

A. Press MENU•PROG

repeatedly to select the Setup
menu. This menu is white.

B. Press CHANNEL down to

highlight Label.

C. Press VOLUME +to

underline the channel
number.

D. Select the channel number

with the number buttons.

E. Press VOLUME +to

underline the first character
of the name.

F. Choose the character using

CHANNEL up or down.

G. Repeat E–F to complete the

name.

H. Press VOLUME –to move

backward if you want to

A. Follow A and B above.

B. Press VOLUME + until clear is

underlined.

C. Press CHANNEL up or down to

clear the name.

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Using Advanced Features

Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you’re watching TV at night and
fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you.

1. Set Sleep Timer

2. Add more time

3. Cancel the Timer

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: – : ––

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

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Sleep

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: 0 : 15

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: 0 : 01

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: – : ––

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

A. Press MENU to select the

Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer. This menu is
yellow.

B. Press VOLUME + to enter the

amount of time you want to
watch TV before it shuts off.
Each press equals 15 minutes.

C. Press VOLUME –to subtract

time from the sleep timer.

When 0:01 appears on the screen,
the TV will shut off in one minute.

Press VOLUME + to add more

time.

A. Press MENU to select the

Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer.

B. Press VOLUME –until the time

reaches – : – –.

Using Advanced Features

Setting the Alarm Clock

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The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set it
to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it to
turn itself off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.

1. Turn on the Alarm

2. Set the Alarm Channel

3. Set On and Off Times

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Alarm

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Alarm: On

Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: Disabled
Off Time: Disabled
Clock: 12 : 34 AM

12:34 AM 13

Alarm

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Alarm: On

Alarm Channel: 07

On Time: Disabled
Off Time: Disabled
Clock: 12 : 34 AM

12:34 AM 13

Alarm

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Alarm: On
Alarm Channel: 07

On Time: 7 : 30 AM

Off Time: Disabled
Clock: 12 : 34 AM

12:34 AM 13

Alarm

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Alarm: On
Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: 7 : 30 AM

Off Time: Disabled

Clock: 12 : 34 AM

A. Press MENU to select the Alarm

menu and highlight Alarm.
This menu is green.

B. Press VOLUME + or –to

select On or Off.

A. Press CHANNEL down to

highlight the Alarm Channel.

B. Press VOLUME + to highlight

the channel number.

C. Enter the channel that you

want the TV to turn on to with
the number buttons.

A. Press CHANNEL down to

highlight the On or Off Time.

B. Press VOLUME – to set the

hour.

C. Press VOLUME + to set the

minutes.

D. Press and hold VOLUME –to

choose Disabled. This turns the
TV only on or only off at a
certain time each day.

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Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a program as words on
the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who
wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned Closed
Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on
the channel you are watching.

This TV does not support the text mode. Text information typically
consists of program information, weather bulletins, local activities, etc.

1. Select the Controls Menu

2.Highlight Closed

Captioning

3.Select Setting

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: – : ––

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: – : ––

Closed Captioning: C1

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Using Advanced Features

Watching Closed Captioning

Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Sleep Timer: – : ––

Closed Captioning: Off

Picture -.....

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Stereo: On
Tone: High

Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.

Press CHANNEL down to highlight
Closed Captioning.

Press VOLUME + or – to select

Off, C1, or C2. Select C1 for full
translation of the primary
language in your area. Select C2
for secondary language
translation, simplified English, or
whatever is being broadcast in
your area.

Using Advanced Features

Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable

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Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels
in memory (Autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting
as needed.

1. Select the Setup menu

2. Highlight Cable/Air

3. Select Cable or Air

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram

Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored

Cable/Air: Cable

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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup

Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored

Cable/Air: Air

Press MENU repeatedly to select
the Setup menu. This menu is
white.

Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Cable/Air.

Press VOLUME + or – to select

Cable or Air. Select Cable if you
have cable. Select Air if you have
a home antenna connected to
your TV.

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References

Front Panel Buttons

MENU CH VOL

–

VOL+POWERCH

For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.

MENU

CH 2and

1

VOL + and –

POWER

+ and –

(not on all models)

Shows menus on screen.
Moves from menu to menu.

Channel up and down.
Scans up and down through channels in the TV’s memory.

Moves up and down menus.

Volume up and down
Raises and lowers sound.

Moves left and right on a menu line.
Changes a features setting.

Turns the TV on or off.

Same as VOL + and – buttons

12:00 AM KNBC 13
Alarm Sleep

Volume –.......I.......+

Mute Stereo 1:55

References

Displays on the Screen

Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what
features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote.

Screen Display Description

12:00 AM Time of the clock. Details are on page 3.
KNBC Name you chose to describe the channel. Details are on page 12.
13 Channel number you are watching.

Video 00 Indicates that a component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of

the TV, it is turned on, and channel 00 is selected.

Alarm Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 14.
Sleep Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 13.

.

Volume Sound level of the TV.
Unusable Signal Weak signal is coming in on selected channel.
Mute There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6.
Stereo The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 10.
1:55 The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 7.

or

Video 00

or

Unusable Signal

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You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments.
Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the
suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 23.

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Reference

Trouble Checks

Checks and Adjustments

Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds
to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-install the
batteries and try remote again.

Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.
Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 3.

Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See Autoprogram

on page 11.

Make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the TV position.
For numbers over 100, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears, then press the

other two numbers.
Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 16.

Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 10.

Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound.

Try another channel. Try adjusting the Tone. See page 10.
Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 10.

Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 10.

Trouble

Remote

Remote lockup

Works part or none of the
time

Can’t select certain channel

Sound

Noisy stereo reception

Picture okay, no sound

Picture okay, sound poor

No stereo on stereo station

References

Trouble Checks

Checks and Adjustments

Plug TV in.
Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries

on page 3.

Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.

Check antenna connections.
Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 16.
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.
Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on

if you choose channel 00 .
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR

if watching a VCR.
Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using

VCR.

Try another channel.
Scan the channels.

Check antenna connections.
Adjust TV picture. See pages 8-9.

Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 13.
Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occurred.
Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 14.

Check Alarm On Time. See alarm clock on page 14.
Check clock time. See clock on page 3.

Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 14.
Check clock time. See clock on page 3.

Trouble

Power

TV will not turn on

No picture, no sound but
TV has power

Picture

Blank screen or Unusable
Signal appears on screen

Picture poor, sound okay

TV Turns on or off

Turns off by itself

Turns on by itself

Does not turn off at
Alarm Time

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References

Order Form for Parts

Remote # 233543

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

Order Form

Book No. 15077770

Part Part Number Price Qty Total
Cleaner AH035 $ 6.95
Remote--CRK230CL 233543 $39.95

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

Sales Tax ..................................................... $

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

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ....... $ 5.00

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

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

Detach Here

All specifications and descriptions of parts are subject to
change without notice.

Fill out both sides of the information

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recommend Murphy’s®Oil Soap or
Cleaner #AH035. You should not use
cleaners such as Windex®with vinegar,
Lenox®Furniture Polish spray or
Heinz®Cleaning Vinegar to clean your
TV cabinet. Using these cleaners will
permanently mar the surface of the
cabinet. Such damage is not covered
under your purchase warranty.

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References

Order Form for Parts

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Detach Here

U.S. and Canada Orders

By Phone:

1 – 800 – 338 – 0376

Call this toll-free number between
8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time
and place your order using your Visa
or MasterCard. Use this number

only to place an order for accessory
items listed on this order form.

By Mail:

Detach the information at the left and
mail the payment to Thomson
Consumer Electronics, Inc., at:

Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

Most orders are shipped UPS within
72 hours. If it is not possible to ship
within 30 days, we will notify you.

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

Video Accessories Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088

International Orders

This offer is valid only in the U.S. and
Canada. Send your request for price
quotation (not orders) to:

International Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088 USA

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

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Street:

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Print or type your name and address.
This will be your mailing label.

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

Make sure that both sides of this
form have been filled out.

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References

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 picture tube.
(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 Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television.

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

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television
Servicenter, and pick up when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television
Servicenter.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow
Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

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.

• Customer-replaceable fuses.

• Images burnt onto the screen.

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

• A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television. It will make it
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to
state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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References

Glossary

Antenna

A device used to receive broadcast
signals from TV stations.

Audio

Sound reproduced by the TV.

Audio/video cables

Cables that carry sound and
picture signals from one
component to another.

Autocolor

Adjusts the Color and Tint of the
picture signals to the proper
balance for all channels.

Autoprogram

A procedure that automatically
adds only the active channels in
your area to the TV's memory.

Brightness

Light and dark areas of a picture.

Channel Memory

Where channels are stored after
they have been placed in memory.
Channels can be added or deleted
from channel memory.

Commercial Skip

A feature that allows the viewer to
scan other channels during
commercials, and return to the
original channel after a timed
break.

Component

Device such as VCR, laserdisc
player, audio equipment,
camcorder, etc.

Disabled

Turns off feature.

Display

A word, words or graphics that
appear on the TV screen.

Inputs

Located on back of the TV for
connection of a component to the
TV. Used to route signals into the
TV from components.

Jacks

Connectors located on the back of
the TV for connecting antennas or
other components.

Menu

A listing of features, controls, and
adjustments shown on the TV
screen that can be changed.

Mono

Slang for monaural. Sound comes
through one channel.

On-Screen Display

See Display.

Picture Reset

Returns all of your TV picture
adjustments back to the factory
setting.

Sharpness

Clearness of a picture.

SKIP See Commerical Skip.
Signal

Electrical waves that are sent or
received through cables or through
the air.

Sleep Timer

A feature where the TV can be set
to turn off at a specific time within
four hours.

Source(s)

Components or devices that are
connected to the TV.

Stereo

Sound signals that come through
two channels (left and right).

Tone

Quality of the sound.

Tuner

A device that receives and selects
signals. The desired signal is
selected by the tuner.

Video

Picture reproduced by the
television.

References

Index

A

Adding Channels to Memory....11

Adjust Menu

Autocolor,Bright, Color, Picture

Reset, Sharpness, Tint................9

Adjusting

Picture/Picture Settings.........8,9

Air or Cable Feature.................16

Alarm Channel/Clock................14

Alarm Display..............................18

Antenna ........................................16

Audio ............................................25

Autocolor........................................9

Autoprogram ............................3,11

B

Batteries (Remote) .........................3

Bright/Brightness .........................9

C

Cancelling Sleep Timer...............13

Cautions...........................................i

Channel Memory......................3,11

Channel Number Display..........18

Channels

Adding/Deleting......................11

Labeling .....................................12

Placing in Memory................3,11

Checks and Adjustments ......19-20

Clock...........................................3,14

Closed Captioning.......................15

Color................................................9

Colors (Menus) ..............................5

Commercial Skip......................6,24

Button...........................................6

Display.......................................18

Connections....................................2

Contents..........................................1

Controls

TV Front Panel..........................17

Remote ......................................6,7

D

Delete Channels from Memory.11

Displays (On-Screen) ..................18

F

Front Panel Controls................5,17

G

Glossary........................................24

H

Hook up TV....................................2

I

Inputs ............................................24

M

Menus/Menu Color......................5

Mute Display................................18

N

Number Buttons............................7

Naming Channels........................12

O

Off/On Time (Alarm).................14

On-Screen Displays.....................18

P

Picture

Adjustment,Setting,Reset.......8,9

Place Channels in Memory.....3,11

Plug in TV.......................................3

Q

Quick Guide to Your TV .....2,3,4,5

R

References ...............................17-25

Trouble Checks....................19-20

Warranty....................................21

Remote Control

Batteries .......................................3

Buttons......................................6,7

Tour..............................................4

S

Safety Information .........................i

Screen Displays............................18

Set Clock/Time..............................3

Setting Cable ................................16

Setting the Sleep Timer...............13

Sharpness........................................9

Sleep Display................................18

Sleep Timer...................................13

Startup..........................................2,3

T

Table of Contents...........................1

Time Display................................18

Tint/Tone .......................................9

Tour of the Remote........................4

Trouble Checks.......................19-20

Turn on Alarm.............................14

Turn on TV.....................................3

TV

Buttons......................................4,6

Guide to ....................................2,3,4

Time.................................................3

U

Using Advanced Features.....11-16

W

Warning...........................................i

Warranty.......................................23

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CREATING A GREENER FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation
of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current
and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every
THOMSON facility throughout the world.

We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy
people are not only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as
well. Our Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Charter
acknowledges our commitment to protect these precious assets and
provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting our business.

Below are a few examples of Thomson’s achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources.

THE EARTH

Thomson reclaims millions of
pounds of hazardous waste
annually, diverting it from
landfills.

Thomson treats millions of
pounds of waste water sludge
annually and renders it non­hazardous.

Thomson recycles over 50 million
pounds of non-hazardous material
annually that otherwise would
have been treated as trash, an
overall recovery rate of 50%.

Thomson globally recycles
millions of pounds of broken
television picture tube glass
annually through both internal and
external reclaim processes.

THE AIR

Thomson has replaced solvent­based paints at many locations
resulting in an 80% reduction in
toxic air emissions for equivalent
material used.

Thomson has eliminated the use of
ozone-depleting substances
at television manufacturing
facilities around the world.

Thomson collects and returns over

1.5 million pounds of glass and
furnace dust to the glass making
process annually.

Thomson has launched worldwide
energy savings programs which
contribute to efforts to reduce air
emissions from electrical
generating facilities.

THE WATER

Thomson recovers over 2 million
pounds of fine glass particles from
process water each year and recycles
them back into its glass furnaces.

Thomson’s state-of-the-art waste
water treatment plants filter out
over 26 million pounds of solids
from process water each year.

Thomson’s U.S. glass factory
recycles 2,500 gallons of water per
minute and cleans 2.6 million gallons
of water per day.

Thomson is researching new
processes and is developing new
manufacturing equipment and
technologies to further reduce large
volume water use.

Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in the U.S.
and Mexico our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used
for the print on cartons and instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson’s
Environmental Health and Safety Programs, write to Thomson Consumer Electronics’ address below, attention
Environmental Programs: INH340.

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.

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