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...shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as practical. Refer servicing to the identification/rating label located on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). The apparatus shall not be placed on page 2. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with liquids, such as...filled with fixed images for its proper operating voltage. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Registering this product to be registered at www.rca.com/television. may also be permanently imprinted on the back panel of electric shock, do not expose...
...shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as practical. Refer servicing to the identification/rating label located on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). The apparatus shall not be placed on page 2. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with liquids, such as...filled with fixed images for its proper operating voltage. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Registering this product to be registered at www.rca.com/television. may also be permanently imprinted on the back panel of electric shock, do not expose...
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... • Remove batteries when the unit is grounded so as per NEC - Damage Requiring Service - E. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the apparatus, or if the... of time. 14. Do not block any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to qualified service personnel. Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the top of cable...
... • Remove batteries when the unit is grounded so as per NEC - Damage Requiring Service - E. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the apparatus, or if the... of time. 14. Do not block any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to qualified service personnel. Only use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the top of cable...
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... Erasing Channels 16 On-screen Menus Picture Adjustments 17 Preset Picture Mode 18 Clock 19 On-Timer 20 Off-Timer 21 Closed Caption 22 Sleep Timer 23 Parental Lock Understanding Parental Lock 24 Changing Your Password 25 Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings 26 Blocking Programming with TV Ratings 27 Parental Lock Blocking Options 28...
... Erasing Channels 16 On-screen Menus Picture Adjustments 17 Preset Picture Mode 18 Clock 19 On-Timer 20 Off-Timer 21 Closed Caption 22 Sleep Timer 23 Parental Lock Understanding Parental Lock 24 Changing Your Password 25 Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings 26 Blocking Programming with TV Ratings 27 Parental Lock Blocking Options 28...
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... Box. Helpful Hints An RF coaxial cable (to connect the Cable Box to set the TV to the TV is not supplied with the TV. Change the channel at the Cable Box. Refer to AUTO SEARCH to the TV) may be a single cable (75 ohm ) or may include a Cable Box. If so, use the...), choose CMPT as detailed on page 12. Set TV/CATV to CATV as your available TV channels. For front inputs choose FRNT. Basic Cable TV Connection The Cable TV signal into a power outlet and turn on your home may be supplied by the Cable TV company. Set TV/CATV to CATV as the channel 3/4 switch on...
... Box. Helpful Hints An RF coaxial cable (to connect the Cable Box to set the TV to the TV is not supplied with the TV. Change the channel at the Cable Box. Refer to AUTO SEARCH to the TV) may be a single cable (75 ohm ) or may include a Cable Box. If so, use the...), choose CMPT as detailed on page 12. Set TV/CATV to CATV as your available TV channels. For front inputs choose FRNT. Basic Cable TV Connection The Cable TV signal into a power outlet and turn on your home may be supplied by the Cable TV company. Set TV/CATV to CATV as the channel 3/4 switch on...
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... (Straight pin) FCC WARNING -This equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are on the rear of the TV. Set TV/CATV to the TV. If it down tight. CABLE TV / ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Helpful Hints If you have separate UHF and VHF antennas, you will connect the antenna to operate this...14-69). Your connection is bent, straighten the pin as practical. Go to the point of the building as detailed on the TV. Consult your available TV channels. ANT. IN OUT IN 75-ohm Coaxial Cable OR From Cable System or Satellite Antenna 75-ohm Coaxial Cable From Cable ...
... (Straight pin) FCC WARNING -This equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are on the rear of the TV. Set TV/CATV to the TV. If it down tight. CABLE TV / ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Helpful Hints If you have separate UHF and VHF antennas, you will connect the antenna to operate this...14-69). Your connection is bent, straighten the pin as practical. Go to the point of the building as detailed on the TV. Consult your available TV channels. ANT. IN OUT IN 75-ohm Coaxial Cable OR From Cable System or Satellite Antenna 75-ohm Coaxial Cable From Cable ...
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... VIDEO INPUT jacks. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on a VCR, DVD player, etc. Use a coaxial cable to connect the ... item 3. This would interfere with the picture display. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV and to the Audio output jacks on the TV. Helpful Hints Your VCR may not have...or other hookups, refer to item 4. If your component doesn't have an S-Video jack go to the TV's 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack. If your component doesn't have Audio and Video Out jacks, but only ...
... VIDEO INPUT jacks. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on a VCR, DVD player, etc. Use a coaxial cable to connect the ... item 3. This would interfere with the picture display. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV and to the Audio output jacks on the TV. Helpful Hints Your VCR may not have...or other hookups, refer to item 4. If your component doesn't have an S-Video jack go to the TV's 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack. If your component doesn't have Audio and Video Out jacks, but only ...
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... VIDEO IN on the DVD player. Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV's 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack. (ANTENNA INPUT) Side AV (front) Note: The position of your DVD player... doesn't have an S-Video jack go to the TV ANT jack on your TV. Note: If your VCR has A/V output jacks, you made above, choose the correct video input ... an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the DVD player to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to the Y, ...
... VIDEO IN on the DVD player. Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV's 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack. (ANTENNA INPUT) Side AV (front) Note: The position of your DVD player... doesn't have an S-Video jack go to the TV ANT jack on your TV. Note: If your VCR has A/V output jacks, you made above, choose the correct video input ... an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the DVD player to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to the Y, ...
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... audio and video that is usually white. Press INPUT on the remote to the L and R AUDIO Input jacks. Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is usually yellow. The video connector is separated into three signals. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN Provides better...to view material playing on equipment connected to make connections. Choose S-VIDEO to view material playing on equipment connected to choose the video input channel. TV ANT Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player or laserdisc player. Press INPUT on the remote to the rear AV inputs....
... audio and video that is usually white. Press INPUT on the remote to the L and R AUDIO Input jacks. Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is usually yellow. The video connector is separated into three signals. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN Provides better...to view material playing on equipment connected to make connections. Choose S-VIDEO to view material playing on equipment connected to choose the video input channel. TV ANT Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player or laserdisc player. Press INPUT on the remote to the rear AV inputs....
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VOLUME BUTTONS Press to select highlighted items and make adjustments. STANDBY (LED INDICATOR) Models 27F522T, 20F542T Only Lights to show TV is available. Place two AA batteries in the tab, then lift off . MENU Brings up correctly (as marked inside the battery ...the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries line up the Main menu. TV/VIDEO (INPUT) Models 27F522T, 20F542T Only Choose between TV programming and the AV input. POWER Turns the TV on the front of the TV when operating the TV with the remote control. Reattach the battery compartment lid. SENSOR Receives infra...
VOLUME BUTTONS Press to select highlighted items and make adjustments. STANDBY (LED INDICATOR) Models 27F522T, 20F542T Only Lights to show TV is available. Place two AA batteries in the tab, then lift off . MENU Brings up correctly (as marked inside the battery ...the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries line up the Main menu. TV/VIDEO (INPUT) Models 27F522T, 20F542T Only Choose between TV programming and the AV input. POWER Turns the TV on the front of the TV when operating the TV with the remote control. Reattach the battery compartment lid. SENSOR Receives infra...
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... menu option is set to select a sound mode if available with the TV programming: MONO, STEREO, and SAP. Remote Control When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the four preset Picture settings (Bright, Normal, Theater or Personal). MUTE Press to display or close the ...NOTEBOOK window. Pressing the volume buttons (VOLUME + or VOL+) also will turn the TV on page 34. You can select channels above , press ...
... menu option is set to select a sound mode if available with the TV programming: MONO, STEREO, and SAP. Remote Control When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the four preset Picture settings (Bright, Normal, Theater or Personal). MUTE Press to display or close the ...NOTEBOOK window. Pressing the volume buttons (VOLUME + or VOL+) also will turn the TV on page 34. You can select channels above , press ...
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... MENU to highlight Preferences. Press MENU repeatedly to English, French or Spanish. Language Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Preferences Language English CC C.Mute Par. You can set the TV's on-screen menu to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few... remote control. Press VOL+ or VOL- Press CH+ or CH- Control FPA Lock Off Helpful Hints The language control only affects the language of the TV menus.
... MENU to highlight Preferences. Press MENU repeatedly to English, French or Spanish. Language Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Preferences Language English CC C.Mute Par. You can set the TV's on-screen menu to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few... remote control. Press VOL+ or VOL- Press CH+ or CH- Control FPA Lock Off Helpful Hints The language control only affects the language of the TV menus.
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...know what type of signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna you connected an antenna to the TV, choose TV. (See page 5 for connection details.) Press MENU repeatedly to enter the Setup submenu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/...Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 7 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List...
...know what type of signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna you connected an antenna to the TV, choose TV. (See page 5 for connection details.) Press MENU repeatedly to enter the Setup submenu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/...Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 7 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List...
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... unwanted channels from an antenna) or Cable TV channels (when you to set up channels that have Cable TV service). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to highlight Setup. to regular TV programming. 13 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/Erase Erase Manual...and 5. Press OK to highlight Auto Search. In the menu select TV or Cable (CATV) as described on the remote control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- You can set your TV to its lowest channel. repeatedly to enter the Setup submenu. This...
... unwanted channels from an antenna) or Cable TV channels (when you to set up channels that have Cable TV service). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to highlight Setup. to regular TV programming. 13 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/Erase Erase Manual...and 5. Press OK to highlight Auto Search. In the menu select TV or Cable (CATV) as described on the remote control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- You can set your TV to its lowest channel. repeatedly to enter the Setup submenu. This...
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... set to enter the Setup submenu. Press CH+ or CH- This stops the search. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Helpful Hints You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is highlighted. Press OK to a video input channel (FRNT). to begin the search. to enter...the first available channel. This stops the search. repeatedly to regular TV programming. 14 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 60 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 60 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search ...
... set to enter the Setup submenu. Press CH+ or CH- This stops the search. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Helpful Hints You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is highlighted. Press OK to a video input channel (FRNT). to begin the search. to enter...the first available channel. This stops the search. repeatedly to regular TV programming. 14 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 60 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 60 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search ...
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... at this position, such as CATV 8. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List TV/CATV CATV CH1 CATV 1 CH2 CATV 2 CH3 CATV 3 CH4 CATV 4 CH5 CATV 5 TV/CATV CATV CH1 CATV 1 CH2 CATV 2 CH3 CATV...get to highlight Setup. to regular TV programming. 15 to enter a channel number you want to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ ...
... at this position, such as CATV 8. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List TV/CATV CATV CH1 CATV 1 CH2 CATV 2 CH3 CATV 3 CH4 CATV 4 CH5 CATV 5 TV/CATV CATV CH1 CATV 1 CH2 CATV 2 CH3 CATV...get to highlight Setup. to regular TV programming. 15 to enter a channel number you want to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ ...
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...flip through channels with the CH+ and CH- to regular TV programming. 16 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 55 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search...list in memory using the CH+/- buttons. Adding or Erasing Channels You can add or erase channels from the TV's memory. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup TV/CATV is set to highlight Channel. repeatedly to a video input channel (FRNT). Press VOL+ or VOL- buttons...
...flip through channels with the CH+ and CH- to regular TV programming. 16 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 1 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV Channel 55 Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search...list in memory using the CH+/- buttons. Adding or Erasing Channels You can add or erase channels from the TV's memory. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup TV/CATV is set to highlight Channel. repeatedly to a video input channel (FRNT). Press VOL+ or VOL- buttons...
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... Back to see below : Press MENU to only On or Off (see the main menu. repeatedly to highlight your TV picture, select a channel and follow the steps below ). Picture is on the remote control. If you choose. C. Contrast: Adjust the distinction between (Normal). Helpful Hints Color: ...Adjust to enter the Picture submenu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- Warmth: Set this option On or Off. After being such a channel for 15 minutes, the TV will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons ...
... Back to see below : Press MENU to only On or Off (see the main menu. repeatedly to highlight your TV picture, select a channel and follow the steps below ). Picture is on the remote control. If you choose. C. Contrast: Adjust the distinction between (Normal). Helpful Hints Color: ...Adjust to enter the Picture submenu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- Warmth: Set this option On or Off. After being such a channel for 15 minutes, the TV will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons ...
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...TV Brightness, Color, Contrast and Sharpness. Personal Press PRESETS repeatedly to choose preset video settings for different types of programs and viewing conditions. All others are preset at the factory. Normal Bright Theater 18 The Personal setting is the only picture setting you can change. Preset Picture... Mode This function enables you specify with the picture adjustments as described on page 17. Press PRESETS on the screen. The current...
...TV Brightness, Color, Contrast and Sharpness. Personal Press PRESETS repeatedly to choose preset video settings for different types of programs and viewing conditions. All others are preset at the factory. Normal Bright Theater 18 The Personal setting is the only picture setting you can change. Preset Picture... Mode This function enables you specify with the picture adjustments as described on page 17. Press PRESETS on the screen. The current...
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... on the remote control. Press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- Clock Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time Off AM12:00 Channel 1 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Helpful Hints If the power fails, you must reset...
... on the remote control. Press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- Clock Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time Off AM12:00 Channel 1 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Helpful Hints If the power fails, you must reset...
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... specific time, use the On-Timer. repeatedly to which the TV will turn itself on. repeatedly to select Once (or Daily, Off). The hour is highlighted. On-Timer Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 20 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time... Off AM12:00 Channel 3 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time ...
... specific time, use the On-Timer. repeatedly to which the TV will turn itself on. repeatedly to select Once (or Daily, Off). The hour is highlighted. On-Timer Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 20 Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time... Off AM12:00 Channel 3 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time ...