RCA J13801CL, J13800CL User's Guide

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User’s Guide

Find Inside:

• Connecting .............. page 4

• Favorite Channel ...... page 13

• Picture Adjust ............. page 22

• Troubleshooting ..... page 31

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Caution: 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 that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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

WARNING

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

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with ﬁxed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

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.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 2.

Product Registration

Please ﬁll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.

Product Information

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. These numbers are located on the product.

Model No. _________________ Serial No. _____________________Purchase Date: ________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: __________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by

the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance;

E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability proper ties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-

1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

22. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

23. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electrical Code

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety/precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Started

Basic Cable TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Basic Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Description of Buttons on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setup Menus

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TV/Cable TV (CATV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Manual Channel Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Favorite Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adding or Erasing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

On-screen Menus

Picture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Off-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Here are a few of the special features of your new Color Television.

Automatic Channel Programming: Quick and easy

selection of available stations.

Closed Captioning: Allows you to read TV program dialog or voice conversations as on-screen text.

Off-Timer: Turns off the TV at a preset time.

On-Timer: Turns on the TV at a preset time to a

designated TV channel or video source.

On-screen Menus: On-screen text (in English, French, or Spanish) for setting TV controls.

Sleep Timer: Turns off the TV within an amount of time you specify. (10-120 minutes from the current time).

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV channel capability.

Parental Lock

Understanding Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . 25

Blocking Programming with TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Parental Lock Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Graphics in this publication are for representation only.

Basic Cable TV Connection

The Cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75 ohm ) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy.

If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75 ohm coaxial cable, using the following steps:

Connect the Cable TV signal to the 75 ohm ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. Screw it down tight.

Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 11. Refer

to AUTO SEARCH to set up your available TV channels. Details are on page 12.

If you have a Cable Box, use the following steps:

Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box.

Connect a separate coaxial cable to the OUT jack on the Cable Box and to the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the

rear of the TV.

Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 11.

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the same as the channel 3/4 switch on your Cable Box if applicable).

Change channels at the Cable Box.

Helpful Hints

An RF coaxial cable (to connect the Cable Box to the TV) may be supplied by the Cable TV company. It is not supplied with the TV.

You can connect a Satellite Receiver the same way you would connect a Cable Box.

Your Cable Box may have separate Audio and Video Out jacks instead. If so, use audio and video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks of the Cable Box to the AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT jacks.

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to set the TV to the correct video input channel. For front inputs choose FRNT. For rear AV inputs choose VIDEO.

If your model has an S-Video input, choose S-VIDEO. Change the channel at the Cable Box.

Basic Antenna Connection

A combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 AND UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since you will connect the antenna to the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV.

If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you are ready to connect it to the TV. Go to the next step.

If your antenna has ﬂat twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you ﬁrst need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter (not supplied with your TV).

Push the round end of the adapter or antenna cable onto the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If

the round end of the antenna cable is threaded, screw it down tight.

Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to TV mode as detailed on page 11.

Refer to AUTO SEARCH to set up your available TV channels. Details are on page 12.

Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod Antenna into the ANTENNA INPUT jack, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the jack.

Bent pin

Cable

Plug

(Needs to be straightened)

(Straight pin)

FCC WARNING -This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modiﬁcations are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modiﬁcation is made.

VHF Antenna (Not supplied)

VHF/UHF Combination Antenna (Not supplied)

*Some cable TV systems use scrambled signals and require a special converter to

UHF Antenna (Not supplied)

VHF/UHF Combiner (Not supplied

CATV Box* or Satellite Box (Not supplied)

OUT

75-ohm

OR OR

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that 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.

ANT. IN

Coaxial Cable

receive these channels. Consult your local cable company.

From Cable System or Satellite Antenna 75-ohm Coaxial Cable

From Cable System

CABLE TV / ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Helpful Hints

If you have separate UHF and VHF antennas, you need an optional combiner to connect the antennas to the TV.

Basic TV to VCR Connection

Front AV jacks

S-VID EO

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

INPUT

75 OH M

ANTEN NA

INPUT

The basic component (VCR, DVD player etc.) to TV connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your component’s instruction manual.

Connect a yellow video cable to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR (or other component).

Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO jack on the front of the TV and to the AUDIO OUT of the VCR (or other device). Match the cable color to the jack color.

Turn on the TV and the VCR (or other component).

Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the correct video input channel appears in the upper right corner of

the TV screen. When you play material on the VCR, DVD player, etc. that is connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO jacks it will appear on the TV on the video input channel. (The bottom of page 4 has a complete list.)

Helpful Hints

Audio and video cables are not supplied with the TV. Audio cables are usually red and white. Video cables are usually yellow.

Your VCR may not have Audio and Video Out jacks, but only an RF or ANTENNA OUT jack.

Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV’s 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack.

S-Video provides a clearer picture than the standard video (the yellow jack). Choose the S-VIDEO channel to view material playing on equipment connected to the S-VIDEO jack.

Use either S-VIDEO jack or VIDEO INPUT jacks. Do not use both at the same time for the same piece of equipment. This would interfere with the picture display. If both are used, S-VIDEO has priority over the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack.

Description of Buttons on the TV

4 5 6

Front View

These buttons operate many of the TV’s features. Your button layout may differ slightly.

1. MENU BUTTON

Press to display main menu.

2. VOLUME +/- BUTTONS

Press to increase/decrease the volume.

3. CHANNEL +/- BUTTONS

Selects channel numbers. Selects items in the submenus.

4. SENSOR

Receives infra-red signals from the remote(sold separately).

5. STANDBY (LED INDICATOR)

Lights to show AC power is available.

6. POWER BUTTON

Turns the TV on and off.

Remote Control

THE REMOTE SHOWN IS SOLD SEPARATELY.

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.

CAPS Press to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters.

Details are on page 29.

CHANNEL +/- Buttons Press to select memorized TV channels.

system, acts like the up or down arrow buttons and adjusts menu controls.

In the menu

CC (C.Mute) Press to turn on/off C.Mute function directly. Details are on page 21.

INFO/DEL(ETE) Press to see the current channel number, and sound information

(if applicable) on the TV screen. Press again to display the current time on the screen. Press to remove a menu from the screen. In Notebook mode, press to delete unwanted text. Details are on page 29.

INPUT Press to select TV channels or the Audio/Video IN channels. Page 4 has a

complete list.

FAV(ORITE) Press to browse the channels in your Favorite List. Details are on page

14.

GO BACK Press to return to the previously viewed channel.

MENU Press to see the TV’s on-screen menu. Press to go back to the previous

menu or to remove a menu from the screen.

MUTE Press to mute or restore the TV sound. Pressing the volume buttons

(VOLUME +) also will cancel mute and restore the sound.

NUMBER Buttons When the TV/Cable menu option is in the TV position, all channels can be selected by using two

buttons. For example, to select channel 2, press “0” then “2”. You can also just press “2”. For channels 100 and above, press three number buttons of the channel directly. (You can select channels above 69 only if you have Cable TV. Make sure TV/CATV is set to CATV. Details are on page 11.) In Notebook mode, press to enter a letter, a digit or a symbol. Details are on page 29.

Within the on-screen menu, press to select some special function, such as Favorite list, etc.

ON-OFF Press to turn the TV on or off. You also can turn on the TV by pressing the CHANNEL +/- buttons on the front

of the TV.

PRESETS Press to select one of the four preset Picture settings (Bright, Normal, Theater or Personal). Details are on page 17.

VOLUME +/- Buttons Press to adjust the TV sound level.

and adjusts menu controls.

In the menu system, acts like the right or left arrow button

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