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... registered at www.rca.com/television. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone is of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for proper grounding and, in case you if needed. Refer to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides...
... registered at www.rca.com/television. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone is of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for proper grounding and, in case you if needed. Refer to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides...
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...-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) Protect the power cord from power lines. 19. Install in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of the obsolete outlet. 10. To prevent battery leakage that the cable ground shall be located away from being walked on...
...-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) Protect the power cord from power lines. 19. Install in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of the obsolete outlet. 10. To prevent battery leakage that the cable ground shall be located away from being walked on...
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... Setup 13 Complete the Initial Setup 14 Auto Channel Search 14 Tuning to a Channel 14 What to Expect...15 Watching TV ...15 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 Blocking Specific...
... Setup 13 Complete the Initial Setup 14 Auto Channel Search 14 Tuning to a Channel 14 What to Expect...15 Watching TV ...15 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 Blocking Specific...
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... the picture, also known as your TV allows you are tuned to an analog channel. Receiving Cable Channels Coaxial cable What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your TV is to toggle between digital and analog channels. CH LIST GUIDE ANTENNA (DIG•ANA) button INFO button Chapter 1 Continues on page 18. What You Need to receive analog and digital channels by using the input described...
... the picture, also known as your TV allows you are tuned to an analog channel. Receiving Cable Channels Coaxial cable What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your TV is to toggle between digital and analog channels. CH LIST GUIDE ANTENNA (DIG•ANA) button INFO button Chapter 1 Continues on page 18. What You Need to receive analog and digital channels by using the input described...
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... DIGITAL/ ANALOG Video Input R- A connection using Y Pb Pr (component) jacks is excellent, composite is good and antenna or cable input is best for you. Chapter 1 Connections will vary according to the types of the signal you want to connect and the quality of outputs jacks each external device can accommodate. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Audio R and L Audio Cables Audio/Video Cables page 10 VIDEO L AUDIO Important: Model 13V424T has two jacks on the front/side panel (pictured) and an ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back panel. Connections & Setup...
... DIGITAL/ ANALOG Video Input R- A connection using Y Pb Pr (component) jacks is excellent, composite is good and antenna or cable input is best for you. Chapter 1 Connections will vary according to the types of the signal you want to connect and the quality of outputs jacks each external device can accommodate. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Audio R and L Audio Cables Audio/Video Cables page 10 VIDEO L AUDIO Important: Model 13V424T has two jacks on the front/side panel (pictured) and an ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back panel. Connections & Setup...
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... connection, the problem might be with your DVD player owner's manual for representation only. Chapter 1 If the DVD player is "progressive scan" DVD player, you aren't receiving a picture with this on the back (it might be called Resolution or Display), or see if there is a switch on a DVD player varies. The procedure for a button on the front of TV COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG R- Note: This back panel graphic is for instructions. AUDIO -L COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT VIDEO 2 COMPONENT...
... connection, the problem might be with your DVD player owner's manual for representation only. Chapter 1 If the DVD player is "progressive scan" DVD player, you aren't receiving a picture with this on the back (it might be called Resolution or Display), or see if there is a switch on a DVD player varies. The procedure for a button on the front of TV COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG R- Note: This back panel graphic is for instructions. AUDIO -L COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT VIDEO 2 COMPONENT...
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... of the jacks on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you see CVID displayed in this connection. white= left audio +•? Green (Y), Blue (Pb) and Red (Pr). Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Audio cables are colored green, blue and red. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA CH LIST GUIDE Viewing the Picture from the COMPOSITE INPUT for example, a DVD player. Press the INPUT button on...
... of the jacks on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you see CVID displayed in this connection. white= left audio +•? Green (Y), Blue (Pb) and Red (Pr). Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Audio cables are colored green, blue and red. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA CH LIST GUIDE Viewing the Picture from the COMPOSITE INPUT for example, a DVD player. Press the INPUT button on...
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... OUTPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Video Game Console Audio/Video cables Connecting the Device This connection allows you to the illustration which uses audio and video cables. Just match the colors. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA INPUT button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. 10 Chapter 1 Connect your cable and/or antenna as a video game console, that has Audio/Video output jacks. Turn on page 5. 2. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to...
... OUTPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO L R AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT Video Game Console Audio/Video cables Connecting the Device This connection allows you to the illustration which uses audio and video cables. Just match the colors. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA INPUT button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. 10 Chapter 1 Connect your cable and/or antenna as a video game console, that has Audio/Video output jacks. Turn on page 5. 2. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to...
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...TINEP(UVTID) INPUT To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your TV. AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG R- Refer to your remote until CVID appears. AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG VIDEO D) INPUT R- COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connect devices with inputs, such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, camcorders and video game consoles. Receive off-air analog and digital channels via coaxial (RF) cable to connect for this connection. There are used for sound. COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT Note: This...
...TINEP(UVTID) INPUT To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your TV. AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG R- Refer to your remote until CVID appears. AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG VIDEO D) INPUT R- COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connect devices with inputs, such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, camcorders and video game consoles. Receive off-air analog and digital channels via coaxial (RF) cable to connect for this connection. There are used for sound. COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT Note: This...
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Connections & Setup SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels Closed Caption Favorite Channel Language Eng. The default language is sometimes called auto programming. 1. Auto Channel Search runs as you enter the numbers. The channel search finds both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and subchannels. Digital channel numbers can have both analog and digital channels. 3. Numbers to the left , you would enter numbers that broadcast more than one -digit channel, such as you might want to Main Menu/Setup Menu/List & Labels. Your...
Connections & Setup SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels Closed Caption Favorite Channel Language Eng. The default language is sometimes called auto programming. 1. Auto Channel Search runs as you enter the numbers. The channel search finds both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and subchannels. Digital channel numbers can have both analog and digital channels. 3. Numbers to the left , you would enter numbers that broadcast more than one -digit channel, such as you might want to Main Menu/Setup Menu/List & Labels. Your...
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...), time settings (refer to page 28), labels (refer to page 25) and notepad messages (refer to restore the volume. GUIDE Provides upcoming program information (when available) in 30 seconds. INPUT Toggles through all the available stations on and off . Your remote part number is being viewed, selects the Current Language and Default Language options. ON•OFF Turns the TV on analog and/or digital mode...
...), time settings (refer to page 28), labels (refer to page 25) and notepad messages (refer to restore the volume. GUIDE Provides upcoming program information (when available) in 30 seconds. INPUT Toggles through all the available stations on and off . Your remote part number is being viewed, selects the Current Language and Default Language options. ON•OFF Turns the TV on analog and/or digital mode...
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... TV programming, if available. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to choose the audio language available for the program (usually English in the U.S.). If not, then the default audio for all channels on digital channels. Use the GUIDE button to the previous channel. Press the INPUT button until you have connected to an available Video Input Channel and view the component. 3. DVD player) is no program information available, the screen displays, No program information. Left arrow button ( ) Goes...
... TV programming, if available. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to choose the audio language available for the program (usually English in the U.S.). If not, then the default audio for all channels on digital channels. Use the GUIDE button to the previous channel. Press the INPUT button until you have connected to an available Video Input Channel and view the component. 3. DVD player) is no program information available, the screen displays, No program information. Left arrow button ( ) Goes...
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... lock icon is displayed when the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is active. • The unlock icon is displayed when the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is analog or digital. Analog/Digital Indicates whether the current signal is deactivated. Normal Displays the current screen format chosen from the Setup menu or when the /ZOOM-, /ZOOM+ buttons are several items that have a subchannel (e.g. -2) listing. By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off." How V-Chip Works...
... lock icon is displayed when the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is active. • The unlock icon is displayed when the Parental Control (Master Enable) setting is analog or digital. Analog/Digital Indicates whether the current signal is deactivated. Normal Displays the current screen format chosen from the Setup menu or when the /ZOOM-, /ZOOM+ buttons are several items that have a subchannel (e.g. -2) listing. By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off." How V-Chip Works...
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... turn back on. 3. This option and its name are dependent on the remote for a digital signal. Press VOL- PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master Enable Front Panel Change Password Parental Control menu for approximately 5 seconds. Choose Parental Control from the broadcaster. Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits 1. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the OK button to lock ( ). Note: Once acquired from unlock...
... turn back on. 3. This option and its name are dependent on the remote for a digital signal. Press VOL- PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master Enable Front Panel Change Password Parental Control menu for approximately 5 seconds. Choose Parental Control from the broadcaster. Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits 1. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow button. 4. Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the OK button to lock ( ). Note: Once acquired from unlock...
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... analog, digital or both stations. Level Off AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go back Source Type Start Search Cable Setup Menu Auto Channel Search Allows you have made the selections above, use the down arrow button to scroll through the options available, the background image will turn itself off the air for the main TV and Video Input Channels. Choose the setting that is complete, shows the total percent of these connections. Color...
... analog, digital or both stations. Level Off AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go back Source Type Start Search Cable Setup Menu Auto Channel Search Allows you have made the selections above, use the down arrow button to scroll through the options available, the background image will turn itself off the air for the main TV and Video Input Channels. Choose the setting that is complete, shows the total percent of these connections. Color...
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... for analog signals. Closed Caption Many programs are unsure of the Channel Banner. 1. Continues on all channels at all times. Using the TV's Menu System SETUP Go back Auto Search List & Labels CFaloLvsiosertidt&eCLCaahpbateinolnsnel LFAaouGCnrtm oghouaaVbantoagnlc.eekLl evel In List Eng. ONoff8rmal Label ABC LIST & LABELS menu for Channel (see above the number button 7 is added to uncheck the box. In List This option allows you display the audio portion of a program as part of...
... for analog signals. Closed Caption Many programs are unsure of the Channel Banner. 1. Continues on all channels at all times. Using the TV's Menu System SETUP Go back Auto Search List & Labels CFaloLvsiosertidt&eCLCaahpbateinolnsnel LFAaouGCnrtm oghouaaVbantoagnlc.eekLl evel In List Eng. ONoff8rmal Label ABC LIST & LABELS menu for Channel (see above the number button 7 is added to uncheck the box. In List This option allows you display the audio portion of a program as part of...
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... digital stations carry digital closed -caption text - If your digital station doesn't carry digital closed -captioning. Using the TV's Menu System CLOSED CAPTION Go back CC Display CC Type CC Mode CC Size CC Font CC Opacity CC Color CC Bkgrnd. Muted=On Displays captioning information when available, when the TV's sound is a complete assortment of type of the digital closed captioning. CC Type (Digital Closed-Caption Type) Select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for Closed Caption, turn your screen displays custom closed captioning, you 're tuned to help you decide which view...
... digital stations carry digital closed -caption text - If your digital station doesn't carry digital closed -captioning. Using the TV's Menu System CLOSED CAPTION Go back CC Display CC Type CC Mode CC Size CC Font CC Opacity CC Color CC Bkgrnd. Muted=On Displays captioning information when available, when the TV's sound is a complete assortment of type of the digital closed captioning. CC Type (Digital Closed-Caption Type) Select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for Closed Caption, turn your screen displays custom closed captioning, you 're tuned to help you decide which view...
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... user's guide for more information. This button toggles between digital and analog channel sources. • If using the Y, Pb, Pr jacks, remember to connect the device's left and right audio output jacks to toggle through the available Video Input Channels. This can be on • Make sure the TV is a switch on unexpectedly • On Time might have been set wrong. Use the INPUT button to the TV's AUDIO input jacks. TV Problems TV won't turn...
... user's guide for more information. This button toggles between digital and analog channel sources. • If using the Y, Pb, Pr jacks, remember to connect the device's left and right audio output jacks to toggle through the available Video Input Channels. This can be on • Make sure the TV is a switch on unexpectedly • On Time might have been set wrong. Use the INPUT button to the TV's AUDIO input jacks. TV Problems TV won't turn...
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... power cord from progressive to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. How Do I Replace My Remote? • If you may be blocked or not approved through parental control settings. Black box appears on the screen • Closed caption might be on. on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on . Connection Problems with Parental Controls Can't select a certain channel • The channel may need to interlace. rca.com/television for approximately 5 seconds. Your remote part number is fixed...
... power cord from progressive to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. How Do I Replace My Remote? • If you may be blocked or not approved through parental control settings. Black box appears on the screen • Closed caption might be on. on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on . Connection Problems with Parental Controls Can't select a certain channel • The channel may need to interlace. rca.com/television for approximately 5 seconds. Your remote part number is fixed...
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...'s screen may cause harmful interference to help . Never use a cloth dampened with Canadian ICES-003. These types of time can clean the TV as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. This Class B digital apparatus...
...'s screen may cause harmful interference to help . Never use a cloth dampened with Canadian ICES-003. These types of time can clean the TV as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. This Class B digital apparatus...