RCA TOCOM 1616232A User Manual
Television
User's Guide
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TOCOM 12A
Important Information
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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 that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
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 IV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered
by your warranty.
Cable IV 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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1" Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating ........................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .................................... 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ................................................ 3
Use Indirect Light ............................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ....................................... 3
TV + DVD + VCR.............................................................................................................. 4
Using the VPORT Jack ..................................................................................................... 5
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 6
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 7
Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 7
Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 7
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 7
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 7
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 8
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 8
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 8
Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 8
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 9
Button Descriptions for BVB and VCR Modes .............................................................. 9
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................... 10
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 10
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ............................................... 10
Programming the Remote ............................................................................... 10
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .................................. 12
Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 14
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 15
How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 16
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 16
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ......................................................... 16
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .......................................................... 17
Table of Contents
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 18
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 19
Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 19
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................. 20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 20
V-Chip Exempt Program Block ......................................................................... 20
KidPass .............................................................................................................. 21
V-Chip Active .................................................................................................... 21
Front Panel Lock ............................................................................................... 21
Change Password ............................................................................................. 21
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 22
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 22
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 23
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 24
Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 25
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 27
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27
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 IV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.
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.
• If 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 IV instead
of straight down the middle 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 IV carefully. Place the IV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the IV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury and[or damage the IV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the IV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Coaxial cable S-Video cable
Audio/Video cables Component Video (Y,Pb,Pr) cables
Component video to VPORT cable Xbox to VPORT cable
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VCR
_ VIDEO AUDIO
IN FROM ANT
FromCable
orAntenna
TV (back panel)
DVD
TV + DVD + VCR
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect
the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the
back of the TV, no__tthe VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks.
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio [white and red) cables to the VIDEO 2 R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back
of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks {Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to
the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV. If
your DVD player doesn't have Y, Pb, Pr jacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video jack, go to D.
Note:If youconnectanS-Video cable,you mustconnect the audiocablesto theVIDEO1AUDlOjacks on theback of the
TV,not the VIDEO2AUDIOjacks.
-OR-
D. Connect a video cable [yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack on your TVand to the Output Jack on your VCR
[sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
Note:If yourVCRhasA/Voutput jacks,you can connect your lV toyour VCRusingaudio/videocablesfor betterquality
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.
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Xbox
DVD
TV (back panel)
10 VIDEOS-VIDEOINJ
FromCable,
CableBox,
or Antenna
Component video to
VPORT cable (not
supplied)
Xbox to VPORTcable
(not supplied)
Using the VPORT Jack
The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox TM video game system to the TV using an
Xbox to VPORT cable {not provided). Go to page 29 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT
cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has
component video jacks {Y,Pb, Pr) using a Component video to VPORT cable {not
provided). When using the Component video to VPORT cable, make sure to connect
the left and right audio cables to the component in order for the TV to receive
sound.
Note:TheVPORTjaekcannot beusedfor game consolesother than theXboxvideogame
system.
1. Connect your TV to a DVD player
Use a Component video to VPORT cable {not provided) to connect your TV to
another component, such as a DVD player, that has Y, Pb,Pr jacks.
Connect the Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORTjack on the back
of the TV.
Connect the other ends of the Component video to VPORT cable to the
Y, Pb, Pr and the Audio Output Jacks on the back of the DVD.
-OR-
2. Connect your TV to an Xbox video game system
Connect the end of an Xbox to VPORT cable {not provided) labeled Wto the
VPORTjack on the back of the TVand the other end to the corresponding jack
on the back of the Xbox video game system.
Note:If you havean audio receiver,you might beable toconnecta digital audio cableto the
digital audiojack that's on the VPORTeable.
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"Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries."
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your TV.
VPORT Go to the previous page for VPORT explanation.
TV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna,
cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.
R L/MONO
AUDIO VIDEOS-VIDEOIN
RAUDIOI../MONOVIDEO
Pr Pb Y
VIDEO 1
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO Lets you connect a
.-_ component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
• R {RIGHT) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The
right audio connector is usually red.
• L/MONO AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The
left audio connector is usually white.
• VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow.
• S-VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the
video jacks because the color part of the signal is
separated from the black and white part of the picture.
When using S-VIDEO IN, make sure to connect left and
right audio cables to the L/MONO and RAUDIO Input
jacks.
VIDEO 2
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr Lets you
_,_ connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.
• Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-
grade cables for the connection. When using VIDEO 2
Y, Pb, Pr, make sure to connect left and right audio cables
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO Input jacks.
• R {RIGHT) AUDIO, L/MONO and VIDEO Their
description is the same as VIDEO 1.
AUDIO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio
receiver for improved sound quality.
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AUDIO
H-PHONE L/MONO R VIDEO
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can
to operate many of the TV's features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu.
The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of
audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks are
towards the front of the TV on the side. To access the
component you connected to the front of the TV, press the
INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the
screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a eamcorder.
Note:Whenconnecting acomponent that hasonly oneaudiojack,
suchassomecamcorders,usethe TV'sAUDIOL/MONOjack to hear
theaudio.
H-PHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to
the sound coming from the TV.
L/MONO and RAUDIO Receives audio from another
component such as a VCR, eamcorder, or video game console.
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a
VCR, eamcorder, or video game console.
use the front panel buttons of your TV
(3Hv Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL < Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
• Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
• Replace the cover.
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Arrows
OK
button
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup
The technical term is "Navigation"- how you move through
the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use
the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the
right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.
Note:Highlighted meansthat themenu item stands out from other
menu itemson thelist (appearsdarker,t_righter,or a different color).
Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV's front
panel.
Note: Pressing the TVt_utton not only turns on the TV,,t_ut puts the
remote into TVmode. "TVmode" means that the t_uttons on the
remote control operate the TV's functions.
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV'sfeatures to work
properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the SETUPscreen
appears with Language highlighted. The default language is
English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.
Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the TVto search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is
sometimes called auto programming.
1. Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.
2. The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.
3. Pressthe down arrow button to highlight Start. Press OK
to begin the auto channel search.
Once the search iscomplete, you can begin watching TV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 4.
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