RCA J32435 User Manual
Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT OPEN
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voltage" inside the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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Product Registration
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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: _________________________________________________
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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
TV + VCR ............................................................................. 3
Back of TV........................................................................... 4
The Front of Your TV .........................................................5
Start-up ..............................................................................6
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................... 6
Turn on the TV .................................................................................... 6
Place All Available Channels Into Memory ................................ 6
Set the Time ........................................................................................ 6
The ClonePRO™ ...................................................................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 .................................................................................... 8
Access & Power Options Menu ...................................................... 8
Time and Timers Menu ..................................................................... 9
Parental Controls ............................................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
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 ClonePRO™...................................................... 22
Modes of operation ......................................................................... 22
DSCI mode ......................................................................................... 22
IR mode .............................................................................................. 23
Cloning a TV ...................................................................................... 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
Types of Remote Controls ............................................... 11
Master (CRK17TD1) or Basic (CRK17TC1) Remote
Buttons .............................................................................. 11
Universal Remote Buttons (CRK76TK1) ........................ 12
ClonePRO™ Remote Buttons .......................................... 13
Using the WHO•INPUT or INPUT Button...................... 14
Using the SYSTEM Button.............................................. 14
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components ................................................................... 14
Find Out If You Need to Program the 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 Use Your TV’s Menu System ............................. 16
Menus ................................................................................................. 16
Audio Menu ..................................................................... 16
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................... 17
Channel Menu ................................................................. 17
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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 TV.
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 TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of
straight down the middle of the back 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.
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 Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV 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 TV. Contact your RCA commercial distributor to
purchase one of these.
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Getting Started
TV + VCR
TV
VCR
TV
VIDEO
R
R
R
AUDIO
L /MONO
IN
L
OUT
1C
CABLE/
ANTENNA
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
1A
CH3
CH4
2
VCR
VIDEO
1B
OUT
IN
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
IN
LR
LR
Note: The back of your TV might vary from the above graphic. Go to
the next page for information on the back panel.
DSCI PORT
From Cable
or Antenna
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO R and L/MONO jacks
on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and 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 TV models that have different back panels. Match the back panel of your TV to one of the
back panels shown below.
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1
TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
R
34
L /MONO
IN
L
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA
Models J20435, J25435, J27435, J32435, J36435 and J27433
1
TV
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
6
DSCI PORT
L /MONO
1
TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
4
PATIENT REMOTE
PENDANT
CABLE/
ANTENNA
5
6
DSCI PORT
Model J20542
4
IN
CABLE/
ANTENNA
Model J25400
1 VIDEO and AUDIO R and L/MONO IN Jacks
Used to connect video devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, or video game consoles with audio/
video outputs.
2 AUDIO R and L OUT Jacks
Allows connection of external audio amplifiers, powered speakers, or other devices with line-level audio inputs.
Note that these outputs cannot drive standard speakers directly.
3 S-VIDEO IN
Used to connect devices with S-Video capability (an S-Video cable is required). Remember to connect audio
cables as well, because the S-Video cable carries only video.
4 CABLE/ANTENNA Jack
Used to attach either a home antenna or cable system to your TV.
5 PATIENT REMOTE PENDANT
Used to connect to pillow speaker, nurse-call system, or other device to supply speaker-level audio or accept
remote control. The connector is a stereo (3-wire) phone jack. For more information on its connection and
operation, please contact your RCA distributor or the supplier of the nurse-call system.
6 DSCI PORT
Also known as “Smartplug,” this port is used to transfer information between a TV and other devices, such as a
clone box or interactive system. This port is an eight-pin telephone-type port. For more information on its
connection and operation, please contact your distributor or the supplier of the interactive system.
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Getting Started
VIDEO
L/MONO
Remote sensor
R
MENU CH VOL–VOL+POWERCH
The Front of Your TV
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate basic user features.
Note that front panel access may be blocked by master menu settings. Go to Access & 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 J20435, J25435, J27433, J27435, J32435, and J36435
You can access the component you connected to the front of the TV by pressing the WHO•INPUT or INPUT
button on your remote until VID appears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a
camcorder. 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, camcorder or video game console.
L/MONO and 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. Press MENU on the remote control, then select Channel, then Auto Channel Search.
2. Select which channel list you’d like to find channels for (List A is the default).
Note: Inputs (VID, SVID, etc.) must be added to the active channel list separately before they can be accessed. Refer to pages at the
end of this chapter for more information on the Channel menu and List & Labels.
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 ClonePRO™
If several TVs 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 DSCI port on the TV’s back panel or using the IR
sensor. A ClonePRO 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 ClonePRO at any time.
Note: Model J25400 can be cloned in IR mode from an RCA commercial model with DSCI port. Information cannot be copied from
the J25400 to other TVs.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Channel
4 Access & Power Options
5 Closed Captioning
6 Time and Timers
7 Parental Controls
8 Menu Language/Idioma/Langue
0 Exit
The master Main menu.
MAIN MENU
1 Channel Guide
2 Menu Language/Idioma/La ng u e
3 Closed Captioning
4 Time and Timers
5 Picture Presets
6 Audio Processor
7 Parental Controls
0 Exit
The basic Main menu. The choices
available in this menu change
according to limits set by the master
user.
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 (CRK17TD1). The master Main
menu will always display eight choices.
The basic menus are accessible by pressing MENU on a basic remote (CRK17TC1 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 & Power
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.
Note: Options set in the master menu are stored in nonvolatile memory. If any options are changed in the basic menu, and
then the TV is turned off, the TV defaults to the master menu settings once it’s turned back on.
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 TV.
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU 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:
•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 Exit and press MENU or OK.
•Press 0 on the remote control.
•Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV 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 all options 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
1 Mute
2 Audio Levels
3 Audio Processor
4 Audio Output & Speakers
5 Sound Logic
0 Exit
PICTURE QUALITY
1 Picture Adjustments
2 Picture Presets
3 Auto Color
4 Color Warmth
0 Exit
Audio Menu
The Audio levels, output and speakers, and sound logic aren’t available in the basic menu.
Audio Levels Adjust the TV’s Balance (Speaker In/Ext 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 TV’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 models J20542 and J25400) Lets you turn the TV’s internal
speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.
Variable Output, Speakers On Turns the TV’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 TV’s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV’s
audio output jacks.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV’s audio
output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier. When this feature is turned on,
the TV’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
Picture adjustments, auto color, color warmth and picture tilt (for models J32435 and J36435 only) are not
available on the basic menu.
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 TV 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 Off or 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 NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Picture 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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CHANNEL
1 Channel Guide
2
Channel Selection
3 Signal Source
4 Auto Channel Search
5 List and Labels
6 Auto Tuning
0 Exit
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 TV 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 TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search for all the channels available through the antenna input. When
the TV 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 eightcharacter label for each channel. Follow the on-screen directions to customize channel lists and labels. Note
that pressing RESET or 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 RESET or 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 TV to tune to the correct input channel when you
press its component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT) on a universal remote. Go to Chapter 4 for details on
the Auto Tuning feature.
ACCESS & POWER OPTIONS
Remote Config. TV1
^
Press ^v to change, MENU to exit.
Remote Config. TV1
Basic Menu Access Enabled
TV Power Config. Always
Front Panel Enabled
Energy Saver Disabled
Parental Controls NoBasic
Access & 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 TV under what circumstances to respond to remote
control commands:
TV1 This TV will only respond to a remote in TV1 mode.
TV1 or TV2 This TV will respond if the remote is in either mode.
TV2 This TV will only respond to a remote in TV2 mode.
Disabled This TV will not respond to a remote at all, except MENU from the master remote.
Once you have assigned TV1 or TV2 status to your TVs, you will need to tell the remote control which TV you
want to operate. On a master or basic remote:
1. Point the remote at the first TV (TV1).
2. Simultaneously press and hold the SYSTEM and 1 buttons.
3. After three seconds, release the buttons. The TV should now respond to the remote.
4. To control the second TV (TV2), simply repeat the process using the SYSTEM and 2 buttons.
On a universal remote:
1. Point the remote at the first TV (TV1).
2. Press the TV1 button to put the remote in TV1 mode.
3. To control the second TV (TV2), simply repeat the process using the TV2 button and the second TV.
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