RCA J13804CL User Manual

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User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Find Inside:

• Connecting .............. page 5

• Parental Controls ... page 10

• Menus ...................... page 15

• FAQs ......................... page 19

• Troubleshooting ..... page 20

J13804CL/J13805CL

Important Information

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

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.

“Changing Entertainment. Again.” is
a trademark of THOMSON used under
license to TTE CORPORATION.

Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.

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 1.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer
Electronics product can 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 Information

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

19. 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 antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

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

21. 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.

22. 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

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4

Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................... 4

Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................4

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................. 4

Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................ 4

Get the Picture .................................................................................................................5

Receiving Cable Channels ..........................................................................................5

What You Need .......................................................................................................... 5

What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 5

Receiving Channels with an Antenna........................................................................6

What You Need .......................................................................................................... 6

What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 6

Explanation of Jacks ......................................................................................................... 7

Front Buttons ....................................................................................................................7

Plug in the TV and Turn It On ...........................................................................................8

Complete the Initial Setup ...............................................................................................8

Auto Channel Search ................................................................................................. 8

Tuning to a Channel ................................................................................................... 8

What to Expect .................................................................................................................. 9

Watching TV ...............................................................................................................9

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features

Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 10

How V-Chip Works .................................................................................................... 10

Activate Parental Control ............................................................................................... 10

Resetting the Password ............................................................................................ 10

Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits .......................................................................... 10

Downloadable V-chip ............................................................................................... 11

Blocking Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 11

Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings ........................................................................ 12

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings ............................................................... 13

Unrated Programs ....................................................................................................13

Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 14

Change Your Password ............................................................................................. 14

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................... 15

Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 15

Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................... 18

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Table of Contents

Chapter 4: Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..............................................................................19

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 20

USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................................. 22

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ....................................................................... 22

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ........................................................................ 23

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 24

Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................26

FCC Information .............................................................................................................. 26

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or device before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Using a surge protector can help prevent damage to your TV from electrical power surges. In
case of lightning, unplug your TV.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions on page 1.

Protect Devices from Overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can
circulate freely.

• Don’t stack devices.

• If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it won’t flow around other devices.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV
instead of straight down the middle of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.

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Connections & Setup

Get the Picture

The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel
of your TV allows you to receive analog and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT.

Receiving Cable Channels

What You Need

Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable into the

Coaxial cable

What You Need to Know

• This television is equipped with a QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) tuner that
enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content. Check with your cable provider
for information about content availability in your area. Your TV also receives analog cable
TV channels.

• The Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu searches for both analog and digital
channels. Choose Cable as your source type. To complete a channel search now, go to
page 8.

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your analog and digital cable
channels.

• When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to the DTV
setting in the Setup menu. Digital stations typically have a dash in their channel number
because they can contain subchannels, for example, 8-3.

When you are ready to watch an analog channel, make sure you are tuned to the ATV

setting in the Setup menu. analog channel. Analog stations contain no more than three
digits. Refer to page 14 for information on analog and digital stations.

When using the antenna input, use the ATV/DTV selection in the Setup menu to toggle
between digital and analog channels. Refer to page 8.

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Connections & Setup

Receiving Channels with an Antenna

What You Need

Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with a coaxial cable.
Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-air local analog and
digital channels (where available).

Indoor
Antenna

or

Outdoor
Antenna

What You Need to Know

• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive
the off-air local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this
mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a
certain antenna.

• When you get to the Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu, choose Antenna as
your source type. The TV seaches for both analog and digital channels. To complete a
channel search now, go to page 8.

• When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to a digital
channel. Digital stations typically have a dash in them because they may contain
subchannels, for example, 8-3.

When you are ready to watch an analog channel, make sure you are tuned to an

analog channel. Analog stations contain no more than three digits. Refer to page 8 for
information on analog and digital stations.

When using the antenna input, use the ATV/DTV selection in the Setup menu to toggle
between digital and analog channels. Refer to page 8..

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ANTEN NA/

CABLE

INPUT

STE REO HEAD PHONE

Connections & Setup

Explanation of Jacks

This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several combinations available to connect
devices to your TV.

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Connect either antenna or cable via coaxial (RF) cable to
receive analog and digital channels through your cable provider. Receive off­air analog and digital channels via an antenna. Refer to page 5 for more details.
receive analog and digital channels through your cable provider. Receive off-air
analog and digital channels via an antenna. Refer to page 5 for more details.

HEADPHONE Provides audio connection. Use 3.5mm stereo headphone plug for
best audio performance.

Front Buttons

These buttons operate many of the TV’s features. Button placement per model may vary. Your model has buttons
located either on the front or top of the TV.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

CHANNEL -/+ Scans up and down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like the down/up arrow

button. Use to highlight items.

VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left/right arrow button and adjusts
menu controls.

MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU. Also takes you one menu backward in the menu system.

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