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page 16 • Parental Controls.... page 27 • FAQs page 30 • Troubleshooting...... page 31 Model 20F524T is pictured above. Find Inside: • Connecting page 5 • Remote Control....... page 18 • Menus page 24 • Favorite Channels... Again. www.rca.com/television User's Guide Changing Entertainment.
page 16 • Parental Controls.... page 27 • FAQs page 30 • Troubleshooting...... page 31 Model 20F524T is pictured above. Find Inside: • Connecting page 5 • Remote Control....... page 18 • Menus page 24 • Favorite Channels... Again. www.rca.com/television User's Guide Changing Entertainment.
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...user accessible parts. Manufactured under license to TTE CORPORATION. Place the TV on the back panel of your warranty. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product can cause them . These numbers are located on page 1. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ... your product for proof of purchase. FCC Regulations state that presents a risk of cable entry as vases, should be registered at www.rca.com/television. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to be exposed to...
...user accessible parts. Manufactured under license to TTE CORPORATION. Place the TV on the back panel of your warranty. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product can cause them . These numbers are located on page 1. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ... your product for proof of purchase. FCC Regulations state that presents a risk of cable entry as vases, should be registered at www.rca.com/television. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to be exposed to...
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Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Install in any way, such as practical. The wide blade or third prong are not spilled into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to the point of cable entry as if the power-supply cord or plug is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to avoid injury from the top of the cabinet. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with a dry cloth. 7. Damage Requiring Service - Objects have fallen into the enclosure through ...
Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Install in any way, such as practical. The wide blade or third prong are not spilled into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to the point of cable entry as if the power-supply cord or plug is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to avoid injury from the top of the cabinet. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with a dry cloth. 7. Damage Requiring Service - Objects have fallen into the enclosure through ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 4 Protect Against Power Surges 4 Protect Devices from Overheating 4 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 4 Use Indirect Light...4 Get the Picture ...5 Receiving Cable Channels 5 What You Need ...5 What You Need to Know 5 Receiving Channels with an Antenna 6 What You Need ...6 What You Need to Know 6 Choose Your Connection 7 Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection 8 Connecting the Device...9 Using the Front/Side Jacks 10 Connecting the Device 10 Explanation of Jacks...11 Front Buttons...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 4 Protect Against Power Surges 4 Protect Devices from Overheating 4 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 4 Use Indirect Light...4 Get the Picture ...5 Receiving Cable Channels 5 What You Need ...5 What You Need to Know 5 Receiving Channels with an Antenna 6 What You Need ...6 What You Need to Know 6 Choose Your Connection 7 Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection 8 Connecting the Device...9 Using the Front/Side Jacks 10 Connecting the Device 10 Explanation of Jacks...11 Front Buttons...
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Table of Contents Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings 22 Unrated Programs...22 Front Panel...23 Change Your Password 23 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Picture Menu...24 Setup Menu...24 Parental Control Menu...27 Time Menu...28 Notepad Menu...29 Chapter 4: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 30 Troubleshooting...31 USA V-Chip Rating System 33 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 33 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 34 Limited Warranty...35 Care and Cleaning...37 FCC Information...37
Table of Contents Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings 22 Unrated Programs...22 Front Panel...23 Change Your Password 23 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Picture Menu...24 Setup Menu...24 Parental Control Menu...27 Time Menu...28 Notepad Menu...29 Chapter 4: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 30 Troubleshooting...31 USA V-Chip Rating System 33 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 33 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 34 Limited Warranty...35 Care and Cleaning...37 FCC Information...37
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Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on any of the devices. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from electrical power surges. In case of lightning, unplug your TV. • Make sure all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of their power cords into the designated jack. • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from Overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on page 1. Protect Devices from it won't flow around other devices. Use soft or indirect lighting. ...
Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on any of the devices. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from electrical power surges. In case of lightning, unplug your TV. • Make sure all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of their power cords into the designated jack. • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from Overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on page 1. Protect Devices from it won't flow around other devices. Use soft or indirect lighting. ...
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Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of unscrambled digital cable content. Digital stations typically have a dash in the Setup menu searches for example, 8-3. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA When using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Your TV also receives analog cable TV channels. • The Auto Channel Search screen in their channel number because they can contain subchannels, for both analog and digital channels. Refer to page 14 for information about content availability in your TV is to press the INFO button. Note: Another way to see...
Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of unscrambled digital cable content. Digital stations typically have a dash in the Setup menu searches for example, 8-3. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA When using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Your TV also receives analog cable TV channels. • The Auto Channel Search screen in their channel number because they can contain subchannels, for both analog and digital channels. Refer to page 14 for information about content availability in your TV is to press the INFO button. Note: Another way to see...
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What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.org to get to receive the off -air local analog and digital channels (where available). By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you are available using the input described above, use to the Auto Channel Search screen in them because they may contain subchannels, for example, 8-3. When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you what type of antenna to watch an analog channel, make sure you . The TV seaches for information on the remote to an analog channel. To complete a channel ...
What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.org to get to receive the off -air local analog and digital channels (where available). By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you are available using the input described above, use to the Auto Channel Search screen in them because they may contain subchannels, for example, 8-3. When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you what type of antenna to watch an analog channel, make sure you . The TV seaches for information on the remote to an analog channel. To complete a channel ...
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COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Y Pb Pr Component Video Cables page 8-9 Audio R and L COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT R- Please use the following chart to determine which connection is fair. 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 page 10. AUDIO -L COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG Video Input R- Connections will vary according to make the connection. ...
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Y Pb Pr Component Video Cables page 8-9 Audio R and L COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT R- Please use the following chart to determine which connection is fair. 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 page 10. AUDIO -L COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG Video Input R- Connections will vary according to make the connection. ...
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AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Don't forget! Look for instructions. AUDIO -L COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT VIDEO 2 COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT R- Go to get a picture. Your TV's back panel might be called Resolution or Display), or see if there is a switch on a DVD player varies. The procedure for changing this connection, the problem might be with your DVD player owner's manual for a button on the front of the DVD player (it might be labeled "int/prog" or something similar), or the item might be different. 3 DVD Player OUTPUT Y Pb Pr COMPONENT ...
AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Don't forget! Look for instructions. AUDIO -L COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT VIDEO 2 COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT R- Go to get a picture. Your TV's back panel might be called Resolution or Display), or see if there is a switch on a DVD player varies. The procedure for changing this connection, the problem might be with your DVD player owner's manual for a button on the front of the DVD player (it might be labeled "int/prog" or something similar), or the item might be different. 3 DVD Player OUTPUT Y Pb Pr COMPONENT ...
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Green (Y), Blue (Pb) and Red (Pr). Connect your audio cables. Just match the colors on the TV and the DVD player. 2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Important - To view the DVD player: 1. Turn on the cables to the Y Pb Pr jacks. 3. Audio cables are color coded- If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend you use only the Audio R/L jacks from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the AUDIO R and L (COMPOSITE INPUT) jacks on the back of a DVD player: 1....
Green (Y), Blue (Pb) and Red (Pr). Connect your audio cables. Just match the colors on the TV and the DVD player. 2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Important - To view the DVD player: 1. Turn on the cables to the Y Pb Pr jacks. 3. Audio cables are color coded- If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend you use only the Audio R/L jacks from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the AUDIO R and L (COMPOSITE INPUT) jacks on the back of a DVD player: 1....
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Video cables are usually yellow. Connect your video cable. 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 Using the example of a video game console: 1. 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 This connection allows you to the TV's video and audio jacks located on the remote control to the illustration which ...
Video cables are usually yellow. Connect your video cable. 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 Using the example of a video game console: 1. 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 This connection allows you to the TV's video and audio jacks located on the remote control to the illustration which ...
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Your TV's back panel might be different. The right audio connector is usually yellow. • AUDIO-L Provides left audio connection. COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connect devices with Audio/Video (composite) outputs such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, camcorders and video game consoles. AUDIO -L COMPONCEONMT (PCOVISDI)TINEP(UVTID) INPUT To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your remote until CVID appears. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Connect devices with component (Y Pb Pr) outputs ...
Your TV's back panel might be different. The right audio connector is usually yellow. • AUDIO-L Provides left audio connection. COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connect devices with Audio/Video (composite) outputs such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, camcorders and video game consoles. AUDIO -L COMPONCEONMT (PCOVISDI)TINEP(UVTID) INPUT To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your remote until CVID appears. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Connect devices with component (Y Pb Pr) outputs ...
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... yellow. Your model has buttons located either on the side/front of the TV. TV/VIDEO (Models 13V424T, 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) Choose between TV programming and the AV input. 12 Chapter 1 MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU. 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's features. Lets you connect devices that have two jacks (...
... yellow. Your model has buttons located either on the side/front of the TV. TV/VIDEO (Models 13V424T, 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) Choose between TV programming and the AV input. 12 Chapter 1 MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU. 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's features. Lets you connect devices that have two jacks (...
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Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on the list (appears darker, brighter or a different color). Put Batteries in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end of the remote by pushing down . Note: Highlighted means that you've highlighted, press OK. how you won't need to use your choice and select it. Use the right or left arrow button to move up or down arrow button to move right or left. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly to possible leakage. +•? To select the item that the menu item stands out from the back of the power cord...
Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on the list (appears darker, brighter or a different color). Put Batteries in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end of the remote by pushing down . Note: Highlighted means that you've highlighted, press OK. how you won't need to use your choice and select it. Use the right or left arrow button to move up or down arrow button to move right or left. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly to possible leakage. +•? To select the item that the menu item stands out from the back of the power cord...
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Level Off SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels CloAsUeTdOCCaHpAtiNoNnEL SEARCH FLaavnGSogooruuibtraecagecCekThyapnenel EnCga.ble FoSrmtaartt Search Normal Auto Vol. The default is shown in a rectangle as you change channels. With the Signal Source chosen, highlight Start Search and press OK. The CLEAR button on page 18. Now press the right arrow button to move to choose the Source Type (Cable or Antenna). If channel 12 is located from your channel list. 14 Chapter 1 Digital channels sometimes take 10-15 minutes depending on editing your channel ...
Level Off SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels CloAsUeTdOCCaHpAtiNoNnEL SEARCH FLaavnGSogooruuibtraecagecCekThyapnenel EnCga.ble FoSrmtaartt Search Normal Auto Vol. The default is shown in a rectangle as you change channels. With the Signal Source chosen, highlight Start Search and press OK. The CLEAR button on page 18. Now press the right arrow button to move to choose the Source Type (Cable or Antenna). If channel 12 is located from your channel list. 14 Chapter 1 Digital channels sometimes take 10-15 minutes depending on editing your channel ...
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or ZOOM+ buttons to have their format changed. (You'll see gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the picture you're viewing. The options are sent in native 4:3 format might not be able to choose different screen formats. Go to page 27 for a different format that might see black or gray bars on the remote switches between analog or digital channels. The Format option in 4:3 (standard) format. Press the ZOOM- Note: Digital stations in a 16:9 (widescreen) format. Press the ZOOM- Chapter 1 15 Depending on how the station is formatting the video. Analog ...
or ZOOM+ buttons to have their format changed. (You'll see gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the picture you're viewing. The options are sent in native 4:3 format might not be able to choose different screen formats. Go to page 27 for a different format that might see black or gray bars on the remote switches between analog or digital channels. The Format option in 4:3 (standard) format. Press the ZOOM- Note: Digital stations in a 16:9 (widescreen) format. Press the ZOOM- Chapter 1 15 Depending on how the station is formatting the video. Analog ...
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ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ ANTENNA, DIG•ANA Toggles digital or analog channels. Refer to page 29). Arrow buttons ( , , , ) Use to browse the channels in the TV menu. The right and left arrows select highlighted items. (0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers (refer to page 14), time settings (refer to page 28), labels (refer to page 25) and notepad messages (refer to page 5 for a full description. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from Normal, Bright, Personal or Theater. FAV (Favorite) Press to highlight different items in your Favorite List. INFO Brings...
ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ ANTENNA, DIG•ANA Toggles digital or analog channels. Refer to page 29). Arrow buttons ( , , , ) Use to browse the channels in the TV menu. The right and left arrows select highlighted items. (0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers (refer to page 14), time settings (refer to page 28), labels (refer to page 25) and notepad messages (refer to page 5 for a full description. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from Normal, Bright, Personal or Theater. FAV (Favorite) Press to highlight different items in your Favorite List. INFO Brings...
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Make sure the component you return to the previous channel. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to choose the dialog language you prefer on the digital tuner until you want to view current and upcoming TV programming, if available. If your preferred language is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV will play the default audio for digital broadcasts only. Use the GUIDE button to view (e.g. If there is available for the program (usually English in the U.S.). Right arrow button ( ) Goes to the previous guide page with the ...
Make sure the component you return to the previous channel. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to choose the dialog language you prefer on the digital tuner until you want to view current and upcoming TV programming, if available. If your preferred language is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV will play the default audio for digital broadcasts only. Use the GUIDE button to view (e.g. If there is available for the program (usually English in the U.S.). Right arrow button ( ) Goes to the previous guide page with the ...
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Channel Banner There are considered "unrated." Parental Controls Master Enable shows either a lock or unlock icon. (Refer to the SKIP button. English Displays the language currently being heard. Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to page 19). • The 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 deactivated. X Displayed when you can block are used. You can unblock programs by entering a password. Shows the amount of Not Rated and programs that have...
Channel Banner There are considered "unrated." Parental Controls Master Enable shows either a lock or unlock icon. (Refer to the SKIP button. English Displays the language currently being heard. Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to page 19). • The 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 deactivated. X Displayed when you can block are used. You can unblock programs by entering a password. Shows the amount of Not Rated and programs that have...