RCA F25261 User Manual

USER’S
GUIDE

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Important Information

WARNING

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

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.

If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. 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.

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 television.

Model No. ___________________________________________________
Serial No. ___________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ___________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Table of Contents

Getting Started....................................................... 2

Setup and Connection .....................................................................2

Channel Marker................................................................................2

Tour of the TV: the Front Panel.......................................................3

The Point and Select Method ..........................................................3

Tour of the Remote ..........................................................................3

The Menu System ..................................................... 4

TV Main Menu.................................................................................. 4

The Picture Quality Menu .........................................................4

The Screen Menu ....................................................................... 4

The Channel Menu ....................................................................5

V-Chip and Parental Controls ..........................................................6

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................7

Blocking Movie Ratings.........................................................7

Viewing Movie Ratings .........................................................7

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ..............................................................8

The TV Rating Limit Screen................................................... 8

Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes .............9

Viewing Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes ..............9

V-Chip Unrated Program Block...............................................10

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................10

The Time Menu ........................................................................10

Troubleshooting .................................................. 11

Limited Warranty.................................................12

Index ...........................................................................13

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Getting Started

Setup and Connection

Step 1:

Unpack the TV and remote control.

Step 2:

Connect your TV. Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air
antenna to the cable in-jack on the back of the TV, as shown.

Step 3:

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

Step 4:

Put batteries in the remote.

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

2. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and – ends of each battery
in the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Step 5:

Turn on the TV.

• Press the POWER button on the remote or front panel.

Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview
of the basic rules for getting around in the menus using the remote or the
TV's front control panel.

Step 6:

Auto Channel Search.
Perform an Auto Channel Search (described in the Channel menu section).

Caution: If you choose to use a stand
with your TV, take precautions that the
stand or other furniture the TV is placed
on is properly located and of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being pushed off, pulled off,
or tipped over. This could cause damage
to the TV and/or personal injury.

ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR

TV

CABLE/
ANTENNA

Channel Marker

The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV, change
channels, or press the DISPLAY button.

08:59 Displays the current time.
WRTV Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
06 Displays the current channel.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
Stereo Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available.
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
Unlocked Displays whether the V-Chip system is locked, unlocked, or

disabled.
01:30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip timer.

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08:59 WRTV 06
Sleep Stereo CC

Mute Unlocked 1:30

The Channel Marker shown is just an example
of what your screen may look like.

You can press MENU or CLEAR to make the
Channel Marker disappear; it will disappear
automatically after a short time.

Getting Started

Tour of the TV: the Front Panel

VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is used
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to
point right to items and adjust menu controls.

CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points
up to items and adjusts menu controls.

CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu
system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.

MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

The Point and Select Method

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

1. Point to a menu item using the VOL +/- to move left or right, and
the CH ^/v buttons to move up or down.

2. Select a menu item by pressing the MENU button.

Selecting an item tells the TV’s menu system to go ahead and make the
change or go to a place you have indicated.

Tour of the remote

DISPLAY Brings up available channel information.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
MUTE Turns off the TV’s sound. Press again to restore the sound.
PREV CH Returns you to the previous channel.
VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
CHAN ^ or CHAN v Scans up or down through the current channel list.

Press once to change channels; press and hold to continue changing
channels.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to
TV viewing. Also cancels the SKIP timer.

MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects
highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

RESET Returns all picture quality controls to their original settings.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly

though the remote control. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold
the first digit, then add the second two.

INPUT Press to toggle through available input sources (CH3, CH4, etc.).
SKIP (Commercial Skip)Press once before changing channels. The TV will

wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press again
to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel the SKIP timer.

DISPLAY

MUTE

VOL

CLEAR RESET

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POWER

PREV CH

CHAN

VOL

CHAN

MENU

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INPUT SKIP

DISPLAY Button Functions

Press once to bring up the channel marker.
Press twice to clear the screen.

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