RCA MR20035 User Manual

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User's Guide

Changing Entertainment.

Please read this manual before

operating this product for the

first time.

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Important Information

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.

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Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

_This symbol indicates

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indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

important instructions

the product that presents a accompanying the product.

risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

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

Power Consumption: 120V --- 60 Hz A.C.

105 W (for model MR20035)

If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such

images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games.
This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code 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.

Table of Contents

Connections and Setup ............................................................................ 2

Things to Consider Before You Connect ................................................................... 2

Connect your TV ......................................................................................................... 3

Plug in the TV ............................................................................................................. 3

Put Batteries in the Remote ...................................................................................... 3

Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................ 3

Auto Channel Search................................................................................................. 3

Menus and Functions ............................................................................... 4

TV Main Menu ............................................................................................................ 4

The Picture Quality Menu .......................................................................................... 4

The Point and Select Method .................................................................................... 4

The Screen Menu ........................................................................................................ 5

Using Closed Captioning ..................................................................................... 5

The Channel Menu ..................................................................................................... 6

The Time menu ........................................................................................................... 7

V-Chip and Parental Controls (Not Available) .......................................................... 7

Unlocking V-Chip Parental Controls ................................................................... 7

Channel Marker .......................................................................................................... 8

Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 8

Using the Remote Control ....................................................................... 9

Remote Control .......................................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 10

Care and Cleaning .................................................................................. 11

Index ........................................................................................................ 13

Setup and Connections

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

o Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component belk)re you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables tire properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards
sheet packed with your "IV.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Dot-t't block ventilation holes on tiny 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 injul T and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed
witll your 'IV.

Use Indirect Light

Don't place the TV x\here sunlight or room lightii*tg will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.

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Setup and Connections

ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR

TV (Back panel)

Connect your TV

Connect the cable fronl your cable system or off air antenna to the cable
in-jack on the back of tile TV, as shown.

Caution" /[ yott choose to ltSe a stand tvith yottr 7_k_ ta[,t _

precautions that the stand or other fitmziture the TV isplaced

on isproperlv locaWd and of adequate size and strength to

prevent the TVfrom accidental{v being pushed r_/,l;pulled _]_

or tipped over. This could cause damage to the TV and/or

personal injury.

Plug in the TV

Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide
blade of the plug with the wkle slot in the outlet. Insert the plug

completely into the outlet.

Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery- compartment cover on the remote,

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and ) on the batteries
with the diagram on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote

Turn on the TV

Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV.

Read Menus and Features (starting on the next page), which is a brief
ovetwiew of the basic roles for getting around in the metros usirJg tile

remote or the TV's front control panel.

Auto Channel Search.

Perfonn an Auto Channel Search (described in the Chan/zel menu
section),

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