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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)
2
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.
3
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.
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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.
IN
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.
5
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.
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Description of Buttons on the TV
1
2
3
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.
7
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.
OK
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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Language
You can set the TV’s on-screen menu to
English, French or Spanish.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Preferences submenu.
Language is highlighted. Press VOL+
or VOL- to select English, Francais
(French), or Espanol (Spanish).
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Preferences
Language
English
CC C.Mute
Par. Control
FPA Lock Off
Helpful Hints
The language control only
affects the language of the TV
menus. It does not change the
other on-screen text features,
such as Closed Captions.
9
TV/Cable TV (CATV)
It is important for the TV to know what type of
signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna
you are using. Choose your signal (Antenna or
Cable):
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Setup
submenu.
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select TV or CATV.
Choose CATV if you have Cable TV
service. (See page 4 for connection
details.) If you do not have Cable TV
service and you connected an antenna
to the TV, choose TV. (See page 5 for
connection details.)
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Setup
TV/CATV TV
Channel 7
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Helpful Hints
When CATV is selected,
channels 1-125 are available.
When TV is selected, only
channels 2-69 are available.
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
10
Auto Search (Setting TV Channels)
You can set your TV to receive local TV
channels (from an antenna) or Cable TV
channels (when you have Cable TV service).
Then, use Auto Search to set up channels that
are available for you. This makes it easy for
you to select only the available TV stations
when you press CH+ or CH-. Before you start
Auto Search, make the Antenna or Cable TV
connection described on pages 4 and 5. In the
menu select TV or Cable (CATV) as described
on page 11.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Setup
submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Auto Search.
Press VOL+ to start programming TV
channels. Press VOL- if you need to
stop channel programming during the
process.
When channel setup is completed, the TV
will go to its lowest channel.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Searching
Please Wait
Stop
TV 2
Helpful Hints
Press CH+ or CH- to see
which channels are in the TV’s
memory. You can also select
channels that have not been
memorized using the number
buttons on the remote control.
To delete unwanted channels
from the TV’s memory or to
add more channels, see ADD/
ERASE on page 15.
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
11
Manual Channel Tuning
Manual Channel Tuning allows you to search for
channels that may have been missed during the
Auto Search process. For example, if you are
looking for a channel between 60 and 70, start
the search at channel 60 and go up.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Setup
submenu.
TV/CATV is highlighted.
Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever you
have). Details are on page 11.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
Channel.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the channel
number at which you want to begin the
search.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to select
Manual.
Press VOL+ to start searching upward (for
example, starting at channel 60 and going
up to 61, 62, 63, etc.). Press VOL- when
you find the channel you want. This stops
the search. Otherwise the search will stop at
the first available channel.
Or, press VOL- to start searching
downward (for example, starting at channel
60 and going down to 59, 58, 57, etc.).
Press VOL+ when you find the channel
you want. This stops the search. Otherwise
the search will stop at the first available
channel.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Up
Auto Search
Favorite List
Favorite Channel Setting
You can store five channels you prefer into the
Favorite List and recall these channels easily
by pressing the FAV button on the remote
control.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Setup
submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Favorite List.
Press OK to display the features of
Favorite List.
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+
or VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever
you have).
Press CH+ or CH- to select CH1 (the
first channel position), then press VOL+
or VOL- to enter a channel number you
want to store at this position, such as
CATV 8. Repeat to set the other four
favorite channels.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
TV/CATV CATV
CH1 CATV 1
CH2 CATV 2
CH3 CATV 3
CH4 CATV 4
CH5 CATV 5
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
TV/CATV CATV
CH1 CATV 8
CH2 CATV 2
CH3 CATV 3
CH4 CATV 4
CH5 CATV 5
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Adding or Erasing Channels
You can add or erase channels from the list in
the TV’s memory.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Setup
submenu.
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever
you have). Details are on page 11.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Channel.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
channel number you want to add or
erase.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Add/Erase.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to choose Add or
Erase.
If you select Add, the channel will be
available when you press CH+ and CHto move through channels.
Choosing Erase will remove the channel
from the TV’s memory. The channel will
not be available when you flip through
channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 55
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 55
Add/Erase Erase
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
You won’t see the change take effect
until you scroll through the channels in
memory using the CH+/- buttons.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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Setup
TV/CATV CATV
Channel 55
Add/Erase Add
Manual Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Picture Adjustments
To adjust your TV picture, select a channel and
follow the steps below:
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Picture is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to enter the Picture submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
your choice: Color, Brightness, Contrast,
Sharpness, Tint, Blue Back (background),
or C.Warmth (color temperature.)
Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or
decrease the element you choose.
However, you can turn Blue Back to only
On or Off (see below). You can choose
Warm, Cool or Normal mode for color
temperature.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
Color: Adjust to add or reduce
color.
Brightness: Adjust to brighten
the darkest parts of the picture.
Contrast: Adjust the
distinction between the black
and white parts of the picture.
Sharpness: Improve picture
detail.
Blue Back: Turn this option
On or Off. If you choose On, a
solid blue background screen
will appear if the TV is on a
weak channel (for example, if
the reception is very poor or
if the station has gone off the
air for the night). After being
on such a channel for 15
minutes, the TV will turn itself
off automatically.
C. Warmth: Set this option
for warm, cool tones or
somewhere in between
(Normal).
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
Picture
Color 45
Brightness 50
Contrast 50
Sharpness 50
Tint ±00
Blue Back On
C.Warmth Cool
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Clock
Follow these steps to set the clock.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Time
submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Clock.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to change the time
in minutes. Press and hold VOL+ or VOLto change the time quickly in 10 minute
increments; press OK. The highlight
moves to the hour position.
Use VOL+ or VOL- to set the hour.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time Off
AM12:00
Channel 1
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time Off
AM12:00
Channel 1
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Helpful Hints
If the power fails, you must
reset the clock.
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On-Timer
To turn on the TV to a specific channel at a
specific time, use the On-Timer. Before you
begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on
page 18.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Time
submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
TV/CATV.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV,
depending on whether you have Cable TV
service or not. Details are on page 11.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
Channel.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the channel
number. This will be the channel to which
the TV turns on at the specified time.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
On Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Once, Daily,
or Off.
If you select Once, the timer will turn on the
TV one time within the next 24 hours only.
If you select Daily, the timer will turn on
the TV at the same time and to the same
channel every day.
Choose Off to cancel the On-timer.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
0:00 under the line of On Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the on time.
Hold down VOL+ or VOL- to change the
time quickly in 10 minute increments; press
OK. The hour is highlighted. Use VOL+ or
VOL- to set the hour. This will be the time
at which the TV will turn itself on.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time Off
AM12:00
Channel 1
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time Off
AM12:00
Channel 1
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time Once
AM12:00
Channel 8
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time Once
AM11:30
Channel 8
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
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Off-Timer
To turn off the TV at a specific time every day,
use the Off-Timer. Before you begin, you must
set the clock correctly. Details are on page 18.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the Time
submenu.
Off Time is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select Once, Daily or Off.
If you select Once, the timer will turn off
the TV once.
If you select Daily, the timer will turn off
the TV at the same time every day.
Choose Off to cancel the Off-timer.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight 0:00 under the line of Off Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter Off Time.
Hold down VOL+ or VOL- to change the
time quickly in 10 minute increments;
press OK. The highlight moves to the
hour position. Use VOL+ or VOL- to set
the hour. This will be the time at which
the TV will turn itself off.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Time
Off Time Once
AM12:00
On Time Off
AM12:00
Channel 1
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Time
Off Time Once
PM11:00
On Time Off
AM12:00
Channel 1
TV/CATV CATV
Clock AM10:00
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
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Closed Caption
Closed captioning (CC) lets you read the
voice content of TV programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
impaired, on-screen text boxes will show
dialog, conversation, and activity during TV
programming.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Preferences submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight CC.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select the
closed caption you want (Off, C1, C2,
or C.Mute). C.Mute sets the TV to show
closed caption when you press MUTE.
The TV volume will be disabled until you
press MUTE or VOL+ again to restore the
sound.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Preferences
Language
English
CC Off
Par. Control
FPA Lock Off
Preferences
Language
English
CC C.Mute
Par. Control
FPA Lock Off
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
Not all TV programs and
commercials are broadcast
with Closed Caption
information. Neither are
all Closed Caption modes
transmitted by a station for a
closed caption program.
See your TV listings for the
stations and times of Closed
Caption shows.
Press CC on the remote
control to turn on/off C.Mute
function directly. C.Mute On or
C.Mute Off will appear on the
screen accordingly.
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Understanding Parental Lock
Parental Lock processes program
content advisories from broadcasters.
Parental Lock can respond to the
content advisories and block
objectionable content (offensive
language, violence, sexual situations,
etc.) This is a great feature to censor the
type of programming children watch.
Parental Lock offers various blocking
options from which to choose:
MASTER ENABLE: This is the “master
switch” for Parental Lock. When ON,
all blocking/censoring you have set
is enabled. When OFF, all blocking is
disabled.
BLOCK UNRATED: All unrated
programs (based on Movie Ratings or
TV Ratings) will be blocked if this feature
is ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON.
BLOCK NO RATING: All programming
with no content advisory data will
be blocked if this feature is ON and
MASTER ENABLE is ON.
After you set your password, you can
block up to six ratings in TV Ratings or
Movie Ratings. These ratings are set
by the Motion Picture Association of
America and TV broadcasters.
MPAA Ratings
(Motion Picture Association of America)
G: General Audience - All ages
admitted. Most parents would find
this program suitable for all ages. This
type of programming contains little or
no violence, no strong language, and
little or no sexual dialog or situation.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -
This programming contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for
younger children. It may contain one
or more of the following: moderate
violence, some sexual situations,
infrequent coarse language, or some
suggestive dialog.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned -
This programming contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for
younger children under the age of
13. It contains one or more of the
following: violence, sexual situations,
coarse language, or suggestive dialog.
R: Restricted - This programming
is specially designed for adults.
Anyone under the age of 17 should
only view this programming with
an accompanying parent or adult
guardian. It contains one or more of
the following: intense violence, intense
sexual situations, strong coarse
language, or intensely suggestive
dialog.
NC17: No children under the age
of 17 will be admitted -This type
of programming should be viewed
by adults only. It contains graphic
violence, explicit sex, or crude,
indecent language.
X: Adult only - This type of
programming contains one or more of
the following: very graphic violence,
very graphic and explicit sexual acts,
very coarse and intensely suggestive
language.
TV Ratings
(TV broadcaster)
TV-Y All children - Appropriate
for all children. Designed for
a very young audience, including
children age 2-6. This type of
programming is not expected to
frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 Directed to Older
Children - Designed for
children age 7 and above. It may
be appropriate for children who can
distinguish between make-believe
and reality. This programming may
include mild fantasy and comic
violence (FV or Fantasy violence).
TV-G General Audience -
Most parents would find this
programming suitable for all ages.
This type of programming contains
little or no violence, no strong
language, and little or no sexual
dialog or situation.
TV-PG Parents Guidance
Cautioned - Contains material
that parents may find unsuitable
for younger children. This type of
programming contains one or more of
the following: moderate violence (V),
some sexual situations (S), infrequent
coarse language (L), or some
suggestive dialog (D).
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
- Contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for children
under 14 years of age. This type of
programming contains one or more
of the following: intense violence (V),
intense sexual situations (S), strong
coarse language (L), or intensely
suggestive dialog (D).
TV-MA Mature Audience only -
Specially designed to be
viewed by adults and may be
unsuitable for children under 17.
This type of programming contains
one or more of the following: graphic
violence (V), explicit sexual situations
(S), or crude, indecent language (L).
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Changing Your Password
PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTIONS CANNOT BE
ACTIVATED OR ADJUSTED WITHOUT THE
REMOTE CONTROL(Sold Separately).
Over the next few pages, you’ll learn how to
block programs and understand the rating
terms for certain broadcasts. First set your
password.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Preference submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight
Par. (Parental) Control.
Press VOL+ or VOL-. The display asks
you to Enter Password will appear on the
screen.
If you want to set a new code, go to steps
6-8 directly. (You can press the number
buttons to enter a four-digit code. The
code “0000” is the default password of
the TV. If you have not set up a code
previously, then “0000” is the code).
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Preferences
Language
English
CC Off
Par. Control
FPA Lock Off
Enter Password:
Resetting Your Password
Press VOL+ on the remote and the
CHANNEL + on the front of the TV at the
same time. Enter New Pwd. will appear
on the screen. (You must be in the Enter
Password screen when attempting this.)
Press the number buttons to enter a
four-digit code. The code will appear on
the screen as you enter it.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to save the code.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
You cannot change Parental Lock settings without
knowing the password.
Enter New Pwd.
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Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings
There are two types of ratings for Parental
Lock. One is based on movie industry ratings.
The other is based on TV industry ratings.
Both can be used to censor programming.
Let first look at the MPAA Rating options of
Parental Lock.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Preferences submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Par. (Parental) Control.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to display the
password screen.
Press the number buttons to enter your
four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup
menu appears on the screen and the
MPAA rating is highlighted.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to display MPAA
ratings (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, and
X).
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Preferences
Language
English
CC Off
Par. Control
FPA Lock Off
Enter Password:
Press CH+ or CH- to select the rating
you want to block.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to block (or
unblock) the rating. A checkmark will
appear to the left of the rating when
blocked. When you block a rating, higher
ratings are blocked automatically. To
unblock all the ratings, select N/A.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
Helpful Hints
Blocking any rating (ON) will
block all the higher ratings
automatically. For example, if R
is blocked manually, NC17 and
X will be blocked automatically.
To turn a rating OFF, set each
rating individually.
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated off
Block No Rating off
Master Enable off
N/A
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
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F V S L D
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F V S L D
Blocking Programming with TV Ratings
Some program ratings are based on TV
industry ratings as described below.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Preferences submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Par. (Parental) Control.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to display the
password screen.
Press the number buttons to enter your
four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup
menu appears on the screen.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight TV
parental guidelines.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to display the
parental guidelines (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G,
TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA).
Press CH+ or CH- to select a rating.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn the rating
on or off. A checkmark appears when
the rating is blocked. TV-Y and TV-G can
be turned on (to block viewing) or off (to
allow viewing) only.
TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA can
be customized to block V (violence), F
(fantasy violence), S (sexual situations),
L (coarse language), or D (suggestive
dialog).
To do so, continue with these steps.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Content.
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated off
Block No Rating off
Master Enable off
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated off
Block No Rating off
Master Enable off
NONE
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Content
NONE
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Content
Content
TV-Y
TV-Y7 Fantasy V
TV-G Violence View
TV-PG Sexual View
TV-14 Language View
TV-MA Dialogue Block
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Content menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to select a rating,
then press VOL+.
Press CH+ or CH- to select the sub-
ratings (Fantasy-V, Violence, Sexual,
Language, or Dialog), then press OK to
block or view it.
Press MENU to return to the Parental
Guidelines screen and check your
settings. A checkmark appears when the
sub-rating is blocked.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Helpful Hints
Any rating will block higher
ratings automatically.
To unblock all the ratings,
select NONE.
Notes:
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1. Blocking TV-Y, only TV-Y7
is blocked automatically.
2. Blocking TV-Y7, other
ratings will not change.
Parental Lock Blocking Options
After setting your password, Parental Lock
also offers these special blocking options.
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
Preferences submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par.
(Parental) Control.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to display the
password screen.
Press the number buttons to enter your
four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup
menu appears on the screen.
Press CH+ or CH- to select Master
Enable, Block Unrated, or Block No
Rating.
MASTER ENABLE: this is the “master
switch” for Parental Lock. When ON,
all blocking/censoring you have set
is enabled. When OFF, all blocking is
disabled.
BLOCK UNRATED: All unrated programs
(based on Movie Ratings or TV Ratings)
will be blocked if this feature is ON and
MASTER ENABLE is ON.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Preferences
Language
English
CC Off
Par. Control
FPA Lock Off
Enter Password:
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated off
Block No Rating off
Master Enable off
BLOCK NO RATING: All programming
with no content advisory data will be
blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER
ENABLE is ON.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn the blocking
option On or Off.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Note: The Sound menu is only available
on some models.
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
• Make sure the TV is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control.
• The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 28 for more information.
Buttons don’t work
• The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 28 for more information.
TV turns off unexpectedly
• Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 22 for instructions.
• Off-Timer might have been activated. Go to page 20 for instructions.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house
may be abnormally high or low.
Blank screen
• You may be on an inactive channel. Try another channel.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
• If using S-Video remember to also connect the component’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s AUDIO jacks.
Can’t select certain channel
• Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls.
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 11 for more instructions.
• You may have the wrong video input channel selected. Go to the INPUT button description on page 9.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
• Try adjusting sharpness to improve weak signals. Go to page 16 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
• Closed caption might be on. Check CC in the Preferences menu. Go to page 21 for more instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
• Maybe batteries in the remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.
Problems with Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
• You must activate the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Par. (Parental) Control in the
Preferences menu. Enter your password and turn on Master Enable (Go to page 27 for instructions).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
• If you forget your password you can reset it. Simultaneously press the VOL+ on the remote and the CH+ button on the front of the
TV. The display will appear for you to enter your new password.
The Parental Controls won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
• Maybe the movie was given a NR (Not Rated) status. Check to see if BLOCK NO RATING is turned on in the Par. (Parental) Control
menu. Go to page 27 for more instructions.
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Troubleshooting
What Else Can I Do?
• If you’ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your TV. Note that after a reboot you may
need to run your TV through the setup process again. To do a reboot, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, power strip, etc. Keep your TV
unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on the TV, and see if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit
www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get
Service.
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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, never place 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: 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, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.
• One year from date of purchase for parts.
• Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.
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.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual 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 replacement fuses.
• Damage from images burnt onto the screen.
• Special, incidental or consequential damages.
• Atelevisionthathasbeenmodiedorincorporatedintootherproductsorisusedforinstitutionalorother
commercial purposes.
• A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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Limited Warranty
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”: Contact the Service Center and arrange service. If your unit is located within the
geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will either arrange
for service to be performed in your home or for pick-up and return service to enable the Authorized Service Center
to perform service at the Authorized Service Center. If your unit is not located within the geographic territory
covered by an Authorized Service Center, you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own
expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home.
• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com, look in the
Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warrantyperiodmustbepresentedtoobtainwarrantyservice.Forrentalrms,proofofrstrentalisalsorequired.
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.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO
VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS
WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT
OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER
OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyoualsomayhaveotherrightsthatvaryfromstatetostate.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the
United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which 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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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com/television
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.
TTE Tec h n o l o gy, Inc.
101 We s t 103rd St r eet
India n apolis, IN 4 6290
©2006 TTE Tec h nology, Inc.
RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to T TE Corporation.
Pr i n ted in Ch i na
TOC OM 167 00370
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