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...to choose a language. The User's Guide has more information on www.rca.com/television. Continue to Step 3, Operate Your TV, for example, press 0 and then 7. Thank you connected. TOCOM 1673477A Set Up Your TV SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels Closed Caption FaAvUorTiOteCCHhAaNnNnEeLl SEARCH ... stations. Analog channels are sent in the remote. • Now, turn on the TV and begin the setup. • Set the Menu Language. Most digital channels are sent in the channel list. Press MENU, highlight Parental Control and press OK. Highlight Front Panel and ...
...to choose a language. The User's Guide has more information on www.rca.com/television. Continue to Step 3, Operate Your TV, for example, press 0 and then 7. Thank you connected. TOCOM 1673477A Set Up Your TV SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels Closed Caption FaAvUorTiOteCCHhAaNnNnEeLl SEARCH ... stations. Analog channels are sent in the remote. • Now, turn on the TV and begin the setup. • Set the Menu Language. Most digital channels are sent in the channel list. Press MENU, highlight Parental Control and press OK. Highlight Front Panel and ...
User Guide & Warranty
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page 16 • Parental Controls.... User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. page 31 Model 20F524T is pictured above. page 18 • Menus page 24 • Favorite Channels... Find Inside: • Connecting page 5 • Remote Control....... page 27 • FAQs page 30 • Troubleshooting...... www.rca.com/television
page 16 • Parental Controls.... User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. page 31 Model 20F524T is pictured above. page 18 • Menus page 24 • Favorite Channels... Find Inside: • Connecting page 5 • Remote Control....... page 27 • FAQs page 30 • Troubleshooting...... www.rca.com/television
User Guide & Warranty
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...10 Connecting the Device 10 Explanation of Jacks...11 Front Buttons...12 Plug in the TV and Turn It On 13 Put Batteries in the Remote 13 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 13 Complete the Initial Setup 14 Auto Channel Search 14...Remote Buttons...16 Using the INPUT Button 17 Using the SOUND Button 17 Using the GUIDE Button 17 Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner...18 Parental Controls and V-Chip 18 How V-Chip Works...18 Activate Parental Control 19 Resetting the Password 19 Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits 19 Downloadable V-chip 19 Content Ratings...20...
...10 Connecting the Device 10 Explanation of Jacks...11 Front Buttons...12 Plug in the TV and Turn It On 13 Put Batteries in the Remote 13 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 13 Complete the Initial Setup 14 Auto Channel Search 14...Remote Buttons...16 Using the INPUT Button 17 Using the SOUND Button 17 Using the GUIDE Button 17 Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner...18 Parental Controls and V-Chip 18 How V-Chip Works...18 Activate Parental Control 19 Resetting the Password 19 Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits 19 Downloadable V-chip 19 Content Ratings...20...
User Guide & Warranty
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...L (COMPOSITE INPUT) jacks on the DVD player. white= left audio +•? Press the INPUT button on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you want more details of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the back of a DVD player: 1. Using the example of the...composite video, we recommend you use only the Audio R/L jacks from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. If necessary, connect your TV, go to page 13 to complete the Initial Setup. • If you see CVID displayed in this connection. Connections & Setup Connecting the ...
...L (COMPOSITE INPUT) jacks on the DVD player. white= left audio +•? Press the INPUT button on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you want more details of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the back of a DVD player: 1. Using the example of the...composite video, we recommend you use only the Audio R/L jacks from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. If necessary, connect your TV, go to page 13 to complete the Initial Setup. • If you see CVID displayed in this connection. Connections & Setup Connecting the ...
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...cables. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the front/ side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the remote control to connect a device such as described on the video game console. 3. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•...L AUDIO jacks. +•? To view the video game console: 1. Video cables are usually yellow. Turn on the front/side of the TV and the VIDEO jack on page 5. 2. Your TV's jacks might be different. 23 OUTPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Video Game Console Audio/Video cables Connecting the Device...
...cables. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the front/ side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the remote control to connect a device such as described on the video game console. 3. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•...L AUDIO jacks. +•? To view the video game console: 1. Video cables are usually yellow. Turn on the front/side of the TV and the VIDEO jack on page 5. 2. Your TV's jacks might be different. 23 OUTPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Video Game Console Audio/Video cables Connecting the Device...
User Guide & Warranty
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... usually yellow. Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) These jacks are located on the front or top of the TV. POWER Turns the TV on the remote control. In the menu system, acts like the down through the current channel...composite video connection. To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. Front Buttons These buttons operate many of the TV. Use to highlight items. VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increases the volume. MENU Brings up arrow button on ...
... usually yellow. Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) These jacks are located on the front or top of the TV. POWER Turns the TV on the remote control. In the menu system, acts like the down through the current channel...composite video connection. To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. Front Buttons These buttons operate many of the TV. Use to highlight items. VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increases the volume. MENU Brings up arrow button on ...
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ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA CH LIST GUIDE ON•OFF button OK button Use the Remote Control to move up or down and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh "AA" batteries. Use the up or down arrow button to Complete the ...Initial Setup The technical term is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your remote for a long period of the items listed on the screen. Arrow buttons Chapter 1 Continues on the TV's front panel. Connections & Setup Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other menu items on the list...
ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA CH LIST GUIDE ON•OFF button OK button Use the Remote Control to move up or down and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh "AA" batteries. Use the up or down arrow button to Complete the ...Initial Setup The technical term is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your remote for a long period of the items listed on the screen. Arrow buttons Chapter 1 Continues on the TV's front panel. Connections & Setup Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other menu items on the list...
User Guide & Warranty
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...the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is active. • The unlock icon is displayed when the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is available on the remote. Once you set Parental Controls to page... explained in detail in Chapter 4. TV-14 Displays current program's rating. Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to page 20 for more information. For instructions to block TV programs and movies based on the ...11-2 CNN Displays the current channel and label assigned to Activate Parental Control below. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are several items that...
...the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is active. • The unlock icon is displayed when the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is available on the remote. Once you set Parental Controls to page... explained in detail in Chapter 4. TV-14 Displays current program's rating. Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to page 20 for more information. For instructions to block TV programs and movies based on the ...11-2 CNN Displays the current channel and label assigned to Activate Parental Control below. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are several items that...
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..._ Resetting the Password If you forget your TV viewing, like parental controls. Here is turned off. 2. Press VOL- on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on the remote. Enter a new password the next time you can reset it : 1. PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master ...Enable Front Panel Change Password Parental Control menu for approximately 5 seconds. Enter your password using the number buttons on the remote for a digital signal. Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button. 5. Note: Once ...
..._ Resetting the Password If you forget your TV viewing, like parental controls. Here is turned off. 2. Press VOL- on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on the remote. Enter a new password the next time you can reset it : 1. PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master ...Enable Front Panel Change Password Parental Control menu for approximately 5 seconds. Enter your password using the number buttons on the remote for a digital signal. Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button. 5. Note: Once ...
User Guide & Warranty
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Highlight Movie Ratings and press the right arrow button. 5. Make sure the TV is off. on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for rating limits to navigate. Enter your password, you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right ...arrow or OK button. 4. Press the OK button to change to lock ( ). 6. Press VOL- The TV will turn on TV can reset it...
Highlight Movie Ratings and press the right arrow button. 5. Make sure the TV is off. on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for rating limits to navigate. Enter your password, you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right ...arrow or OK button. 4. Press the OK button to change to lock ( ). 6. Press VOL- The TV will turn on TV can reset it...
User Guide & Warranty
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...the lock ( ) and unlock ( ) icon. Enter your remote to take effect. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow button. 4. Refer to lock. 6. Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental Controls for rating limits to lock. To lock Canadian English and French... and OK buttons on your password. 3. Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental Controls for rating limits to change the status of a TV program rating from the Main Menu and press the OK button. 2. A menu screen appears when you want to page 19...
...the lock ( ) and unlock ( ) icon. Enter your remote to take effect. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow button. 4. Refer to lock. 6. Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental Controls for rating limits to lock. To lock Canadian English and French... and OK buttons on your password. 3. Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental Controls for rating limits to change the status of a TV program rating from the Main Menu and press the OK button. 2. A menu screen appears when you want to page 19...
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... Your Password Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any remote that can operate the television. 1. Press the down arrow to choose unlock ( ) or lock ( ). Chapter 2 23 Enter your password. 3. Using the TV's Features PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master Enable Front Panel Change Password Front Panel...
... Your Password Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any remote that can operate the television. 1. Press the down arrow to choose unlock ( ) or lock ( ). Chapter 2 23 Enter your password. 3. Using the TV's Features PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master Enable Front Panel Change Password Front Panel...
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... to alter the digital screen size of certain formats. Change the language at any time by pressing the FAV button on the remote change the TV's screen format. Crop format (stretched vertically to constantly adjust the volume. Chapter 3 27 Press the right arrow button to turn... it avoids the need to fill the 4:3 screen) Parental Control Menu The PARENTAL CONTROL menu was explained in volume during commercial breaks. Using the TV's Menu System FAVORITE CHANNELS Go back Favorite 1 Favorite 2 Favorite 3 Favorite 4 Favorite 5 70 HGTV 26...
... to alter the digital screen size of certain formats. Change the language at any time by pressing the FAV button on the remote change the TV's screen format. Crop format (stretched vertically to constantly adjust the volume. Chapter 3 27 Press the right arrow button to turn... it avoids the need to fill the 4:3 screen) Parental Control Menu The PARENTAL CONTROL menu was explained in volume during commercial breaks. Using the TV's Menu System FAVORITE CHANNELS Go back Favorite 1 Favorite 2 Favorite 3 Favorite 4 Favorite 5 70 HGTV 26...
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...control several time related functions. Current Channel Time (digital channels only) Acquires the time, if reported, from Off, Once and Daily. Select from the current channel. CALENDAR Go back Month June Year 2006 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20... Current Channel Time appears under the Clock selection. Time Zone Select the time zone you set the time, enter it is set the TV to turn on the remote takes you to operate with Daylight Saving Time. 1. You can also use the right and left arrow button to choose between AM and...
...control several time related functions. Current Channel Time (digital channels only) Acquires the time, if reported, from Off, Once and Daily. Select from the current channel. CALENDAR Go back Month June Year 2006 SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20... Current Channel Time appears under the Clock selection. Time Zone Select the time zone you set the time, enter it is set the TV to turn on the remote takes you to operate with Daylight Saving Time. 1. You can also use the right and left arrow button to choose between AM and...
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... you've connected another channel. • Make sure devices connected to the TV are turned on , check the remote control. • The Front Panel might be locked. TV turns off unexpectedly • Off Time might be wrong with your TV can happen when you first tune to a digital channel and when you change... or display), or see if there is a switch on • Maybe the Source Type is used for more information. Chapter 4 31 TV Problems TV won't turn on the remote. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is normal. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If ...
... you've connected another channel. • Make sure devices connected to the TV are turned on , check the remote control. • The Front Panel might be locked. TV turns off unexpectedly • Off Time might be wrong with your TV can happen when you first tune to a digital channel and when you change... or display), or see if there is a switch on • Maybe the Source Type is used for more information. Chapter 4 31 TV Problems TV won't turn on the remote. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is normal. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If ...
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...sure there is a clear path and point directly at the TV. • Maybe batteries in the remote are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting the Sharpness menu item to page 24 for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your password,... a new password next time you 've been through parental control settings. What Else Can I Replace My Remote? • If you need to run your TV. How Do I Do? • If you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu. The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might be in the SETUP menu...
...sure there is a clear path and point directly at the TV. • Maybe batteries in the remote are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting the Sharpness menu item to page 24 for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your password,... a new password next time you 've been through parental control settings. What Else Can I Replace My Remote? • If you need to run your TV. How Do I Do? • If you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu. The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might be in the SETUP menu...
Spec Sheet
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... definitions and physical specifications are subject to TTE CORPORATION. 20F424T 20" diagonal RCA TruFlat™ SDTV Specifications BRAND TECHNOLOGY Category Tuner PICTURE ... Timers Calendar Mode On-Screen Notepad CONNECTIONS Front A/V Jacks Rear Panel Inputs RF Input REMOTE CONTROL Model Number Type Batteries Included SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Quick Start Guide User's Guide & Warranty (E/F/S)...+ R + V L + R + V & Y Pr Pb 1 R130C1 33 Buttons, TV Only Yes Yes RCA.com website Black 20.9 x 22.8 x 20.3 47 / 53.5 FRONT PANEL Convenient for video games and cameras REAR PANEL Connect to Component (Y-...
... definitions and physical specifications are subject to TTE CORPORATION. 20F424T 20" diagonal RCA TruFlat™ SDTV Specifications BRAND TECHNOLOGY Category Tuner PICTURE ... Timers Calendar Mode On-Screen Notepad CONNECTIONS Front A/V Jacks Rear Panel Inputs RF Input REMOTE CONTROL Model Number Type Batteries Included SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Quick Start Guide User's Guide & Warranty (E/F/S)...+ R + V L + R + V & Y Pr Pb 1 R130C1 33 Buttons, TV Only Yes Yes RCA.com website Black 20.9 x 22.8 x 20.3 47 / 53.5 FRONT PANEL Convenient for video games and cameras REAR PANEL Connect to Component (Y-...