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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
_ 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.
_K This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
_This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
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 Iogos, phone
numbers, 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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card
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:
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................... 2
Protect Against Power Surges........................................................2
Protect Components from Overheating ......................................2
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............2
Important Stand and Base Safety Information .........................2
Use Indirect Light ..............................................................................2
Things Needed Before You Connect .............................................2
rv + VCR............................................................................. 3
Back of TV ...........................................................................4
The Front of Your TV ......................................................... 5
Start-up .............................................................................. 6
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................6
Turn on theTV ....................................................................................6
Place All Available Channels Into Memory ................................6
Set the Time ........................................................................................6
The ClonePRO TM ................................................................... 6
Understanding the Menus ................................................. 6
Using Master and Basic Menus ......................................... 6
Setting Limits in Master Menus ....................................... 7
Audio Menu .........................................................................................7
Picture Quality Menu .......................................................................7
Channel Menu ....................................................................................B
Access _ Power Options Menu ......................................................B
Time and Timers Menu .....................................................................9
Parental Controls .............................................................................10
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Types of Remote Controls ............................................... 11
Master (CRKI 7TDI) or Basic (CRKI 7TCI ) Remote
Buttons .............................................................................. 11
Universal Remote Buttons (CRK76TK1) ........................ 12
ClonePROTM Remote Buttons .......................................... 13
Using the WHO,INPUT or INPUT Button ...................... 14
Using the SYSTEM Button .............................................. 14
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components ................................................................... 14
FindOut If YouNeedto Programthe Remote........................14
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It. 14
Remote Codes .................................................................. 15
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System
How to UseYour TV's Menu System ............................. 16
Menus .................................................................................................16
Audio Menu ..................................................................... 16
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................... 17
Channel Menu ................................................................. 17
Access [_ Power Options Menu ...................................... 17
Closed Captioning Menu ................................................ 17
Time and Timers Menu ................................................... 18
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................ 18
How V-Chip Works ..........................................................................18
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .....................................................19
Parental Controls Access ...............................................................19
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...........................................................19
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ..................................................................19
Blocking Specific Content Themes .............................................20
Viewing Specific Content Themes...............................................21
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...................................................21
Channel Block ...................................................................................21
Password ............................................................................................21
Menu Language ............................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Other Information
Using the ClonePROTM. ..................................................... 22
Modesof operation.........................................................................22
DSCImode.........................................................................................22
IRmode ..............................................................................................23
CloningaTV......................................................................................24
Channel Banner ............................................................... 25
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........... 25
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature...................................25
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 26
Care and Cleaning ........................................................... 28
Limited Warranty ............................................................ 29
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet
• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your IV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Don't stack components.
• When you place components 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 components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack
• If you place components above the IV, route all cables down the side of the back of the I1/instead of
straight down the middle of the back of the IV.
• 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.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your I1/carefully Place the IV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength
to prevent the I1/from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury
and/or damage the IV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your IV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the IV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect
lighting.
Things Needed Before You Connect
You will need a Master remote or ClonePRO '_ to set up the IV Contact your RCA commercial distributor to
purchase one of these.
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1. Connect your TV to your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLEIANTENNA jack on your R/and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TOIV),
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO Rand LIMONO jacks
on the back of the IV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L).
C. Connectthe video cable (yellow}to the VIDEOjack on the back of the TVand to the Video Output Jack
on the VCR.
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes
labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT)
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Back of TV
This manual covers TVmodels that havedifferent back panels.Match the back panel of your TVto one of the
backpanels shown below.
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1VIDEOand AUDIO R and L[MONO INJacks
Usedto connect video devices,such asVCRs,camcorders,laserdiseplayers,or video game consoleswith audio/
video outputs.
2 AUDIO Rand LOUTJacks
AHowsconnection of external audio amplifiers, poweredspeakers,or other deviceswith line-level audio inputs.
Note that these outputs cannot drive standard speakersdirectly.
3 S-VIDEOIN
Usedto connect deviceswith S-Video capability (anS-Video cableis required).Rememberto connect audio
cablesas well, becausethe S-Video cablecarries only video.
4 CABLE!ANTENNAJack
Usedto attach either a home antenna or cable system to your TV.
5 PATIENTREMOTEPENDANT
Usedto connect to pillow speaker,nurse-call system,or other device to supply speaker-level audio or accept
remote control. The connector isa stereo(3-wire) phone jack. For moreinformation on its connection and
operation, pleasecontact your RCAdistributor or the supplier of the nurse-call system.
6 DSCIPORT
Also known as"Smartplug," this port [s usedto transfer information between a TVand other devices,such as a
clone box or interactive system.Thisport is an eight-pin telephone-type port. For moreinformation on its
connection and operation, please contact your distributor or the supplier of the interactive system.
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Remote sensor
The Front of Your TV
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your 1!/to operate basic user features.
Note that front panel access may be blocked by master menu settings Go to Access _t Power Options menu for
more information.
MENU Brings up the basic Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
CH v Scans down through the channel list. When in the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts
menu controls
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When in the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu
controls.
VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used to point left to items and adjusts menu
controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to point right to items and adjusts menu
controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Front Panel Jacks
Only available on models J25435, J27433, J27435, J32435, and J36435
You can access the component you connected to the front of the IV by pressing the WHOelNPUT or INPUT
button on your remote until VlD appears on the screen The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a
camcorden A component connected to the front panel jacks will override a component that is connected to the
back panel jacks
VIDEO {in) Receives video from another component such as a VCR, eameorder or video game console.
L/MONOand R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR, camcorder or video game
console.
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Start-up
The steps below get your TV connected and ready to watch.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1 Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.
2 Place the two AAA batteries into the remote, matching the + and - end of each battery in the compartment
3. Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV
Press POWER on the TV or remote.
Place All Available Channels Into Memory
1 PressMENUontheremotecontrol, thenselectChannel, thenAutoChannelSearch
2. Select which channel list you'd like to find channels for (List A is the default).
No_e:lnpu_,(VID,SVID,etc.)must headded to theactive channelfist separatelybefore they canbe _cccssedReferto pagesat the
endof this ehoptarfor more infarinadon on _heCharmelmenu and ListElLabels
Set the Time
To set the time, select automatic setting of the time, or to prevent viewers from accessing the Current Time and
Schedule options, go to page 9.
If the control panel is not set to the current time, use the arrow and digit buttons on the remote control to
make changes. You can also enter numbers by using the up and down arrows on the remote.
The CIonePRO TM
If several lVs need to be programmed with the same menu settings, an optional ClonePRO remote can be used to
copy all of the menu settings from one TV into another TV to reduce installation time. Information can be both
downloaded to and uploaded from the ClonePRO using the DSCl port on the ]V's back panel or using the IR
sensor. A CIonePRO can be obtained from your RCA commercial distributor. To use the ClonePRO now, go to
page 22 for information. If you want to set other menu options before using the ClonePRO go to the next pages
of this chapter. Note you can use the CIonePRO at any time.
The master Main menu.
Understanding the Menus
This television displays two levels of menus: master and basic.
The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master remote (CRKI 7TDI ).The master Main
menu will always display eight choices.
The basic menus are accessible by pressing MENU on a basic remote (CRKI 7TCI or other remote] or the front
panel. The choices available on the basic menus and control panels will vary depending on limits set by the
master user and the input selected. You can turn off the basic menu completely through the Access PcPower
Options menu. For more information on the effects of master user choices on the basic menu and basic user
functionality, go to the next pages of this chapter.
Noze: Options set in the master menu are stored m non vain tile memor}< If an y op tions are changed in the basic menu, and
then the 7Vis turned off, the IV defdult_ to the master menu settings once it's turned back on.
The basic Main menu. The choices
available in this menu change
according to limits set by the master
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Using Master and Basic Menus
Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods
to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the
functions of your R/.
The first menu is called the Main menu PressMENU on the remote (master remote for master menu; basic or
universal remote for basic menu) or on the front panel (basic menu) to bring up the Main menu.
Menu choices take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a menu item:
i Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK
• Press a digit button on the remote. For example, in the master Main menu, press 3 to go straight to the
Channel menu.
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Exiting a Menu
There are three ways to exit a menu. Note that not all methods work in all menus:
• Point to Exitand press MENU or OK.
• Press0 on the remote control.
• Press CLEAR.The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to I1/viewing.
Setting Limits in Master Menus
Some screens in the main master menus are not available in the main basic menu. There also might be some
options you want to make unavailable to the basic user. These next few pages describe these type of menu
options. To make aHoptions unavailable, set the Basic Menu Access in the Access _ Power Options menu. For
more information on other menu options not mentioned in this chapter, go to Chapter 3.
Audio Menu
The Audio levels, output and speakers, and sound logic aren't available in the basic menu.
Audio Levels Adjust the I1/'s Balance (Speaker IniExt on model J20542), Treble, Bass, Initial Volume, and
Maximum Volume.
In all models except the J20542, the Balance feature fades between left and right speakers. In the J20542,
Speaker In/Ext fades between internal and external speakers. Treble and Bass adjust the proportion of high
and low notes, respectively. Initial Volume sets the IV's volume to the specified level every time it is turned
on. The Maximum Volume feature re-scales the volume control slider so that the far right position is always
the maximum allowable volume (but not necessarily the maximum possible volume).
Audio Output _ Speakers (not available on model J20542} Lets you turn the IV's internal speakers on or
off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.
Variable Output, Speakers On Turns the IV's speakers on and sets the variable output from the TV's
audio output jacks, proportional to the volume setting.
Variable Output, Speakers Off Turns the ]V's speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's
audio output jacks.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV'sspeakers off and allows fixed output from the R/'s audio
output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier. When this feature is turned on,
the IV's volume control, tone controls, Expanded Stereo, and mute are disabled.
Volume Hold Turns the TV's speakers on and sets the audio outputs proportional to the current volume
setting. When this feature is turned on, mute and other volume controls are disabled.
Sound Logic Turning this feature on reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks to
create more consistent audio output.
Picture Quality Menu
Pictureadjustments, auto color, color warmth and picture tilt (for modelsJ32435 and J36435only) are not
available on the basicmenu.
Picture Adjustments Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks in the current
video input source (this feature can be set differently for each video input source}.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
When exiting the Picture Adjustments menu, the Save Custom Picture Preset choice list appears. You can
choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Custom Picture Preset, the I1/will store the settings so
that you can select them quickly if someone changes the settings.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that corrects the color of the picture.
(This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.)
Choose Offor On, depending on your preference.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a
more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm
setting corresponds to the NTSCstandard of 6500 K.
Pidure Tilt (available only on models J32435 and J36435) These models have an extra large picture tube
that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt.
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I Channe! Guide
Channel Menu
There isn't a Channel menu in the basic menu, rather a Channel Guide. Most of the Channel menu options
are more advanced and you might not feel you need to customize any of the options.
Channel Selection Allows the master user to set the initial channel and to select which of the three
channel lists will be active (accessible to the basic user). If no initial channel is selected, the IX/tunes to the
last channel when turned on. If Hold is selected, the user will not be able to select any channel other than
the initial channel.
Signal Source Displays a choice list that lets you select the current signal source and turn muting and
blanking on or off for weak signals.
UHF/VHF Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for IX! signals.
Cable W Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for IV signals.
Auto Channel Search Tells the IV to search for all the channels available through the antenna input. When
the IV finds an active channel, it places it in the selected channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or
channels with no signal at all) are removed from that channel list.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit the three channel lists and choose an eight-
character label for each channel. Follow the on-screen directions to customize channel lists and labels. Note
that pressing RESETor SKIP in the Lists and Labels menu returns the highlighted field to its default status.
Channel Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your
antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the digit buttons.
Lists A, B, and C Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether you want the channel number to be
included in the highlighted channel list. Channels included in a list will be available to users when that
list is active. Channels not included in the active list will not be accessible to users.
Channel Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a label of up to eight characters for each channel.
Hold an arrow button down to scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESETor SKIP to clear the
currently highlighted label. To prevent a channel number from displaying on the screen, select "#" as the
eighth label character.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the IV to tune to the correct input channel when you
press its component button (VCRI, DVD, VCR2, or SAT) on a universal remote. Go to Chapter 4 for details on
the Auto Tuning feature.
Access 8t Power Options Menu
This control panel allows the master user to specify which features and functions basic users will be able to
access. Yellow and green color coding shows each item's status:
• Yellow default setting
• Green change from default setting
Remote Config. (Configuration} This feature tells the IV under what circumstances to respond to remote
control commands:
W1 This IV will only respond to a remote in IVI mode.
IV1 or IV2 This IV will respond if the remote is in either mode.
TV2 This IV will only respond to a remote in IV2 mode.
Disabled This IV will not respond to a remote at all, except MENU from the master remote.
Once you have assigned IVI or IV2 status to your IVs, you will need to tell the remote control which IV you
want to operate. On a master or basic remote:
1. Point the remote at the first IV (IVI).
2. Simultaneously press and hold the SYSTEM and I buttons.
3. After three seconds, release the buttons. The IV should now respond to the remote.
4. To control the second IV (IV2), simply repeat the process using the SYSTEM and 2 buttons.
On a universal remote:
1. Point the remote at the first IV (IVI).
2. Pressthe IVI button to put the remote in IV1 mode.
3. To control the second IV (IV2), simply repeat the process using the IV2 button and the second IV.
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