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WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose this TV to rain or moisture.

If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it
immediately and have it inspected by an RCA TV Servicenter.
Turning it off is not enough - your TV has power applied to
some circuits even when the TV is turned off.

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CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the
UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory

itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the
safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from

electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service
personnel.

Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call

your attention to Article 820-22 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.

• Your TV operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal

house power) and has a polarized AC plug. Because one
blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits into the

wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of
this plug. If you need an extension cord, make sure it is
polarized.

_ AUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use

the polarized plug on this TV with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless both blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

MISE EN GARDE: Pour prrvenir les chocs

61ectriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisre de cet
appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant
ou une autre sortie, _ moins que les lames ne

puissent _.tre insrr_es _ fond sans qu'aucune partie ne soit

laissre _ drcouvert.

• All operating controls and their functions are identified and
explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine

maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized RCA TV
Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical
components should be done by a qualified service technician.

Mail Your Enrollment Card Today

• An RCA Owner's Club Enrollment Card is packed with

your set. Please fill out the card and return st

immediately.

• Your name then will be enrolled in the next drawing,

which takes place every three months. If your name is
drawn, you will be reimbursed for the fuil purchase

price of your new RCA product (restricted to residents

of USA only).

• Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right
to the protection available under the terms and
conditions of the warranty and also allows us to contact
you in the unlikely issuance of a safety modification.

• With your card on file, we can also help you in the event

of loss or theft by verifying your ownership. "

• If you did not receive an RCA Owner's Club Enrollment
Card, please contact your dealer.

Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home For

Future Reference

• To obtain warranty parts andservice, you must show
your sales receipt (or other evidence of purchase) to

your Authorized RCA TV Servicenter.

• Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you
will have it handy should service ever be needed. Do
not mail your sales receipt to us. File it at home with
your owner's manual for future reference.

Record Vital Information Here

• No other set has the same serial number as yours. You

will find the serial number and the model number on
the back of your set (and pre-printed on your

Enrollment Card).

• Make sure you record both numbers below so that you

will have them in case your set is stolewor in case you
need a complete description for any other reason.

Model:

Serial:

Purchase Date:
Dealer Name/Address/Phone:

Thank you for choosing RCA

Congratulations on your purchase of
an RCA TV. You have selected a

high-quality, precision-engineered
instrument designed to give you years
of video and audio enjoyment.

Despite its sophistication, your new

TV is amazingly simple to operate
because it has so many automatic

features. To simplify operation even
more. the TV provides on-screen
prompts that guide you thru each step
of the special functions. The remote
control allows adjustment of major
operating controls from the comfort
of your favorite easy chair.

About This Manual

To take full advantage of all the

features and benefits of this unique
TV. be sure to read this owner's

manual carefully and then keep it in a
safe place for future reference.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions .................................... Inside Front Cover

Warranty Registration ................................ Inside Front Cover

Television Features ..................................................... 2

Basic Installation Instructions

General Installation Information ...................................... 3

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

Antenna/Cable Information .......................................... 4

Home Antenna Connections .......................................... 5

Cable-TV Connections ............................................... 6

Cable-TV Operation .................................................. 7

Basic Operating Instructions

Front Panel Controls ............................................... 8-9

Remote Control Operation ....................................... 10-11

VIDEO Button-General Instructions ................................ 12

Video (Picture) Adjustments ......................................... 13

SETUP Button-General Instructions ................................ 14

Cable/Air Function ................................................. 15

Channel Memory (AutoProgram) .................. .................. 16

Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) ........................ 17

Additional Operating Notes ......................................... 18

Cleaning & Care Tips ................................................. 18

Accessories and Order Form .................................. ....... 19-20

Trouble Checks ....................................................... 21

Warranty .................................................... Back Cover

Square-Corner CO'IN Picture Tube-
COTY (Combined Optimum Tube
and Yoke) picture tube technology
produces a sharp, brilliant color
picture. The square-corner screen
delivers a noticeably larger viewing
area than a conventional round-
cornered picture. The COTY design

also improves reliability and picture
definition. Hi-Con TM picture tube
screen is tinted to enhance contrast
when set is on and add a dramatic
high-tech look when set is off. Dark
screen absorbs room light for a vivid
color picture.

Digital Remote Control-provides
across-the-room operating convenience

from the comfort of your favorite easy
chair.

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Cable-compatible Quartz Tuning-
receives up to 147 channels in the

USA including 91 non-scrambled
cable channels. Quartz synthesizer
tunes the channels, and digital
counters and comparators
automatically lock the tuning system

to the signal.

Special On-screen Displays-This TV

delivers an array of additional
convenience features, also accessed via

the SETUP button. Special purpose
features include:

• AutoProgramming-Auto-start
AutoProgramming locks in active

channels the very first time the set
is turned on, so there are no
cumbersome set-up procedures. For
added convenience, the tuner
automatically selects cable or off-air
mode during AutoProgramming.
The TV will reprogram the tuner

automatically in the event its

memory is erased (due to a power

failure or other cause).

AUTOPROGRAM PUSH ÷

• Chaired Memory-lets you
conveniently alter the

AutoProgramming scan list in the
electronic tuner memory to
eliminate those channels you wish
to skip or add channelsnot present

during AutoProgramming(such as
a VCR on channel 3 or 4).

CHAH MEMORY: STORED

• Cable/Air Switching-instantly
switch from cable to off-air

broadcast mode to tune in local
channels not carried by your cable

system. This feature operates
automatically during
autoprogramming.

CABLEIAIR: CABLE

Electronic Video System Controls-

Color, Tint, Contrast, Brightness, and
Sharpness adjustments are accessible
from a single VIDEO button,
eliminating several old-fashioned

knobs.

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Automatic Picture Reset-lets you
quickly change all picture settings
back to the levels preset at the

factory.

PICTURE RESET ]

Automatic Contrast/Color Tracking-

Once the picture is set to your
preference, the unified contrast/color
tracking circuitry balances contrast,
color, and overall brightness with a
single contrast adjustment.

BlackLock Contrast Circuit-enhances

the picture by preserving detail,

controlling distortion when the picture

is very bright, and preventing dark
areas from fading to shades of gray.

Total Electronic Convenience-Now
it's easier than ever to control your
TV's functions and adjustments. With
this sophisticated all-electronic control

system, on-screen prompts and
displays are available on command to
provide a visual guide for precise
adjustment and quick, simple

operation.

Unitized XtendedLife TM Chassis-
features advanced technology,

including several microchips that
replace dozens of components. Cool-
operating electronic regulation circuits
enhance reliability and efficiency for
outstanding performance, longer life
expectancy, and lower power

consumption.

2

Unpacking TV

Shown here are the accessories that

come packed with your TV. When

you unpack your new set. be sure you
have removed all the accessories and

information sheets. We recommend
that you save the packing materials

and box in case you ever need to ship

or store your TV.

Choosing the Best Location

• Choose a location that is

convenient but away from sources
of heat such as direct sunlight and
heating units.

• Allow for air circulation around the
set. This is especially important if
you install it in a cabinet with

several other components. Cleaning
the ventilation slots on the cabinet

Remote Control

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Two Batteries

for Remote Control

Antenna Adapter

Replace adapter only with

RCA stock # 193983.

at regular intervals will help assure
adequate ventilation.

To prevent electric shock, avoid wet

areas such as kitchens or
bathrooms.

Try to avoid direct light on the

screen during operation. Because
the picture tube emits light, direct
light on the screen will weaken
picture quality and intensity.

If you are using an indoor antenna,
an outside wall is a good location.
You may want to try a few
different locations to find the best

possible spot for reception.

Note: Your TV operates on 120 volts,
60 Hz (normal household current) and
has a polarized plug. Because one
blade of the plug is wider than the
other, the plug fits into the wall
socket only one way. Do not defeat

the safety feature of this plug. If you
need to use an extension cord, make

sure it is polarized.

Your TV has been designed with a
special convenience feature that will
automatically program active channels

into your television's memory the first
time you turn it on. To use this
feature:

!. Attach antenna(s) or cable-TV

system to back of TV.

2. Then plug power cord into wall

outlet.

3. Press POWER button to turn on
TV. Your TV will automatically

cycle through all channel
numbers and place active
channels into the Channel Scan

Memory.

The Channel Scan Memory is the list
of channels your TV will stop on

when you press the CHANNEL A or
V buttons.

This display will appear on the screen
while your TV is autoprogramming
active channels.

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When your TV is finished
autoprogramming, it will tune to the

lowest channel number in its Channel
Scan Memory. You can check the

channels in memory by pressing the

CHANNEL A or V buttons. Your

TV will stop on each channel in

memory.
You can also add or erase individual

channels as desired. Details are on
page 17.

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The antenna is the "signal receiver'"
for television. Most modern TV

antennas receive both VHF (Very

High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra

High Frequency) channels. Channels

2-13 are VHF channels and channels

14-69 are UHF channels.

Typical

Indoor

Antenna

Typical

Outdoor
Antenna

In most situations you will get
better picture quality if you use an

outdoor antenna or connect your
TV to a cable-TV system.

Cable-TV (CATV) supplies television
signals directly by cable without the

need for a home antenna. Cable-TV
delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not
available from your antenna.

Shown below are two basic types of
antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through
either type. Cable-TV signals.
however, are always conducted

through round. 75-ohm coaxial

cable.

TYPES OF ANTENNA CABLES

Flat 300-ohm
twin-lead cable

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IBl_l_lm_ ..--_- Screw-on End

Round 75-ohm

coaxial cable

Use the connector shown below to
connect your antenna or cable-TV

system to the back of the TV.

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ANTENNA

Connecting an Optional Dipole Antenna

The optional dipole antenna is available from your RCA dealer.

2.

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Insert the antenna base into the
pocketed slot on the back of your set.

Stand at the back of your set, with
the antenna twin-lead facing you,
press the base of the antenna into the
slot until it locks in place.

Connect the ends of the twin-lead
to the Antenna Adapter
(supplied).

Connect the Antenna Adapter to
the CABLE/ANTENNA

connector on the back of the TV.

4. Later, after you've turned on the

TV, adjust the length and

position of the antenna rods for
best reception.

• For viewing VHF channels,
extend the rods fully.

• For viewing UHF channels,

shorten the rods for best

reception.

Note: The optional dipole antenna
(RCA # 156265) is designed to fit and

lock into the slot in the back of your

DipoleAntenna

(such as .#156265)

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Base

Adapter Slot

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CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if

you do not have a cable-TV system).

A If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF

(channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF, connect it to your set like this:

B

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INCOMING
CABLE
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HOME
ANTENNA

VHF or UHF Only

or

VHF/UHF Combination

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If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries only VHF
(channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), or both VHF and UHF, connect it to your set like this:

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VHF/UHF Combination (supplied)

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If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF
(channels 2-13) and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like

this:

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INCOMING UHF [
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FROM _ AND TV

HOM ANTENNA(S) VHF - -- --

Transformer**

Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the (such as RCA #AH011)
UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF

antenna cable to the screws marked VHF.

Antenna Mixer*
(use only RCA #193984)

-OR-

If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown
here, connect them to your set like this:

INCOMING UHF
CABLES
FROM _ and
HOME

ANTENNA(S) VHF

Antenna Mixer*

Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the

UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF
antenna cable to the screws marked VHF.

Push on

(use only RCA #193984)

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*__ Optional accessory available from your RCA Dealer.

-,Ri'-Onl3_'use RCA Antenna Mixer (Stock # 193984).

**Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or

electronic supply store.

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Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna.
Note: Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for

additional information.

_Jk Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels):

incoming (]_

Cable

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B Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for scrambled "premium" channels:

INCOMING
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CONVERTER OECOI_ R

Note: These optional accessories (2-way splitter (_), A/B switch (_), three coaxial cables (_))
are available as a kit under RCA #AH038BL.*

• The "'A" position on the A/B switch lets you select all
non-scrambled channels by remote control.

• The "B'" position allows you to select scrambled channels
via the converter box. Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4)
when selecting channels via the converter box.

•Optionalaccessoryavailable from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store.

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