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...Press CLEAR to complete the minutes. The User's Guide has more information on the TV and begin the setup. • Set the Menu Language. Before making a trip back to the retailer, please visit www.rca.com/television for your picture. Go to use the number buttons. To change the... format of the device you connected. After running the channel search there might want in the remote. • Now, turn on features, refer to Your TV +•? Press the right...
...Press CLEAR to complete the minutes. The User's Guide has more information on the TV and begin the setup. • Set the Menu Language. Before making a trip back to the retailer, please visit www.rca.com/television for your picture. Go to use the number buttons. To change the... format of the device you connected. After running the channel search there might want in the remote. • Now, turn on features, refer to Your TV +•? Press the right...
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page 18 • Menus page 24 • Favorite Channels... page 31 Model 20F524T is pictured above. www.rca.com/television page 16 • Parental Controls.... page 27 • FAQs page 30 • Troubleshooting...... Find Inside: • Connecting page 5 • Remote Control....... Again. User's Guide Changing Entertainment.
page 18 • Menus page 24 • Favorite Channels... page 31 Model 20F524T is pictured above. www.rca.com/television page 16 • Parental Controls.... page 27 • FAQs page 30 • Troubleshooting...... Find Inside: • Connecting page 5 • Remote Control....... Again. User's Guide Changing Entertainment.
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...Side Jacks 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 ...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 Content Themes 20 Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings ...
...Side Jacks 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 ...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 Content Themes 20 Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings ...
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... Receiving Cable Channels Coaxial cable What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is equipped with your cable provider for example, 8-3. Analog stations contain no more than three digits. What You Need to Know • This television...dash in their channel number because they can contain subchannels, for information about content availability in the Setup menu searches for information on the remote to toggle between digital and analog channels. Note: Another way to see if you are tuned to page 14.
... Receiving Cable Channels Coaxial cable What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is equipped with your cable provider for example, 8-3. Analog stations contain no more than three digits. What You Need to Know • This television...dash in their channel number because they can contain subchannels, for information about content availability in the Setup menu searches for information on the remote to toggle between digital and analog channels. Note: Another way to see if you are tuned to page 14.
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... When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are available using the input described above, use to a digital channel. The TV seaches for example, 8-3. Refer to page 14 for information on analog and digital stations. +•? Note: Another way to toggle between the ...digital and analog channels. Analog stations contain no more than three digits. This brings up the Channel Banner screen, discussed on the remote to see if you . CH LIST GUIDE ANTENNA (DIG•ANA) button INFO button Chapter 1 By entering where you live, this mapping...
... When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are available using the input described above, use to a digital channel. The TV seaches for example, 8-3. Refer to page 14 for information on analog and digital stations. +•? Note: Another way to toggle between the ...digital and analog channels. Analog stations contain no more than three digits. This brings up the Channel Banner screen, discussed on the remote to see if you . CH LIST GUIDE ANTENNA (DIG•ANA) button INFO button Chapter 1 By entering where you live, this mapping...
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... the Audio R/L jacks from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. If necessary, connect your cable and/or antenna as described on the TV and the DVD player. 2. Y Pb Pr cables are color coded- Red= right audio; To view the DVD player: 1. Component Video cables (Y Pb.... Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the AUDIO R and L (COMPOSITE INPUT) jacks on the back of the jacks on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you see CVID displayed in this connection. Connections & Setup Connecting the Device This connection allows you...
... the Audio R/L jacks from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. If necessary, connect your cable and/or antenna as described on the TV and the DVD player. 2. Y Pb Pr cables are color coded- Red= right audio; To view the DVD player: 1. Component Video cables (Y Pb.... Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the AUDIO R and L (COMPOSITE INPUT) jacks on the back of the jacks on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you see CVID displayed in this connection. Connections & Setup Connecting the Device This connection allows you...
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...to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the front/ side of the TV and the VIDEO jack on the front/side of the TV. Note: This front/side panel graphic is connected to connect a device such as described on the remote control to the illustration which uses audio and video cables. Connect the ...audio (red and white) cables to the audio output jacks on the TV and the video game console. 2. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ...
...to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the front/ side of the TV and the VIDEO jack on the front/side of the TV. Note: This front/side panel graphic is connected to connect a device such as described on the remote control to the illustration which uses audio and video cables. Connect the ...audio (red and white) cables to the audio output jacks on the TV and the video game console. 2. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ...
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... monitors. AUDIO -L COMPONCEONMT (PCOVISDI)TINEP(UVTID) INPUT To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your TV to make connections. R- Refer to connect for more details. AUDIO/ AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Models 24F512T, 20F512T, 20V412T and 20V500T VIDEO ...OUTPUT only) DIGITAL/ ANALOG Connect your remote until CVID appears. Connect the left and right audio jacks for representation only. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Chapter 1 11 The...
... monitors. AUDIO -L COMPONCEONMT (PCOVISDI)TINEP(UVTID) INPUT To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your TV to make connections. R- Refer to connect for more details. AUDIO/ AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Models 24F512T, 20F512T, 20V412T and 20V500T VIDEO ...OUTPUT only) DIGITAL/ ANALOG Connect your remote until CVID appears. Connect the left and right audio jacks for representation only. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Chapter 1 11 The...
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... menu controls. The left audio connector is usually yellow. SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote. POWER Turns the TV on the side/front of the TV's features. Connections & Setup L AUDIO R VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO Note: If you have... model 13V424T, you'll have composite outputs such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, video game consoles and camcorders. • AUDIO-L Provides left audio connection. Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T...
... menu controls. The left audio connector is usually yellow. SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote. POWER Turns the TV on the side/front of the TV's features. Connections & Setup L AUDIO R VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO Note: If you have... model 13V424T, you'll have composite outputs such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes, video game consoles and camcorders. • AUDIO-L Provides left audio connection. Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T...
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...buttons on the screen. To select the item that the menu item stands out from the back of the remote by pushing down and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh "AA" batteries. ABC DEF ... MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA CH LIST GUIDE ON•OFF button OK button Use the Remote Control to move right or left arrow button to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is the..."- Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on next page... 13 Use the up or down arrow button to possible leakage. +•? Put Batteries in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end...
...buttons on the screen. To select the item that the menu item stands out from the back of the remote by pushing down and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh "AA" batteries. ABC DEF ... MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DIG•ANA CH LIST GUIDE ON•OFF button OK button Use the Remote Control to move right or left arrow button to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is the..."- Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on next page... 13 Use the up or down arrow button to possible leakage. +•? Put Batteries in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end...
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... as it later. Digital channel numbers can have both analog and digital channels. 3. Digital channels sometimes take 10-15 minutes depending on the remote, choose the language. Format Normal Auto Vol. Auto Channel Search runs as you change channels. To enter a one signal. Notes: You... 12-2, 12-3). The default language is sometimes called auto programming. 1. To choose another language, press the right arrow button on your TV tunes to the right are the main channel number; From the Auto Channel Search menu press the right arrow button to channel 12-1. The...
... as it later. Digital channel numbers can have both analog and digital channels. 3. Digital channels sometimes take 10-15 minutes depending on the remote, choose the language. Format Normal Auto Vol. Auto Channel Search runs as you change channels. To enter a one signal. Notes: You... 12-2, 12-3). The default language is sometimes called auto programming. 1. To choose another language, press the right arrow button on your TV tunes to the right are the main channel number; From the Auto Channel Search menu press the right arrow button to channel 12-1. The...
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... format changed. (You'll see gray or black bars at the top and bottom of signal you're viewing and how it depends on the remote switches between analog or digital channels. You might not be available. Note: Digital stations in a 16:9 (widescreen) format. The Format option in 4:3 (standard) format. or..., Letterbox, Crop, or Squeeze. or ZOOM+ buttons to change the format of the signal from the broadcaster). Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup What to Expect Watching TV • Your product allows you to choose different screen formats. Press the ZOOM- Press the ZOOM-
... format changed. (You'll see gray or black bars at the top and bottom of signal you're viewing and how it depends on the remote switches between analog or digital channels. You might not be available. Note: Digital stations in a 16:9 (widescreen) format. The Format option in 4:3 (standard) format. or..., Letterbox, Crop, or Squeeze. or ZOOM+ buttons to change the format of the signal from the broadcaster). Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup What to Expect Watching TV • Your product allows you to choose different screen formats. Press the ZOOM- Press the ZOOM-
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...original channel in the channel search. Press the SKIP button again - 30 seconds will change to the new channel and return to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Press repeatedly to the Off Time menu. SOUND When a digital channel is R130C1. VOL - CH LIST ...ZOOM+ Selects menu options. During normal TV viewing, changes the screen format (aspect ratio). MENU Brings up the Picture Preset menu. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and the appropriate sales tax. Have your Favorite List. Your remote part number is being viewed, selects ...
...original channel in the channel search. Press the SKIP button again - 30 seconds will change to the new channel and return to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Press repeatedly to the Off Time menu. SOUND When a digital channel is R130C1. VOL - CH LIST ...ZOOM+ Selects menu options. During normal TV viewing, changes the screen format (aspect ratio). MENU Brings up the Picture Preset menu. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and the appropriate sales tax. Have your Favorite List. Your remote part number is being viewed, selects ...
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.... Use the following items are English, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Language English Using the SOUND Button The following remote buttons to view (e.g. If the language you choose here is being broadcast with a program, it will play (usually English in the U.S.).... If your preferred language is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV will play. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to choose the dialog language you prefer on the ...
.... Use the following items are English, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Language English Using the SOUND Button The following remote buttons to view (e.g. If the language you choose here is being broadcast with a program, it will play (usually English in the U.S.).... If your preferred language is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV will play. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to choose the dialog language you prefer on the ...
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...CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the remote. Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to the channel. Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in Chapter 4. The following list describes the items on V-Chip, refer to Activate Parental Control below. TV-14 DSLV Digital 11-2 CNN English Skip: 0:30... Control (Master Enable) setting is turned "off." Parental Controls Master Enable shows either a lock or unlock icon. (Refer to page 20 for more information. Refer to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you MUTE the ...
...CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the remote. Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to the channel. Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in Chapter 4. The following list describes the items on V-Chip, refer to Activate Parental Control below. TV-14 DSLV Digital 11-2 CNN English Skip: 0:30... Control (Master Enable) setting is turned "off." Parental Controls Master Enable shows either a lock or unlock icon. (Refer to page 20 for more information. Refer to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you MUTE the ...
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... password the next time you don't activate Master Enable ( ) and set the password, then none of a TV content theme from a broadcaster, these ratings will turn back on the remote. Enter your password, you can reset it : 1. Note: Once acquired from unlock ( ) to create your... Front Panel Change Password Parental Control menu for a digital signal. Follow the on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button. 5. Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits 1. Note: If you access the PARENTAL CONTROL or the TIME menu.
... password the next time you don't activate Master Enable ( ) and set the password, then none of a TV content theme from a broadcaster, these ratings will turn back on the remote. Enter your password, you can reset it : 1. Note: Once acquired from unlock ( ) to create your... Front Panel Change Password Parental Control menu for a digital signal. Follow the on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button. 5. Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits 1. Note: If you access the PARENTAL CONTROL or the TIME menu.
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... Movies on . Press the OK button to change to take effect. Make sure the TV is off. Enter a new password the next time you can and cannot be viewed. on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for rating limits to lock. Chapter 2 21 All ratings below the one you... forget your password. 3. If you selected change the status of a TV program rating from the Main Menu and press the OK...
... Movies on . Press the OK button to change to take effect. Make sure the TV is off. Enter a new password the next time you can and cannot be viewed. on the TV's front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for rating limits to lock. Chapter 2 21 All ratings below the one you... forget your password. 3. If you selected change the status of a TV program rating from the Main Menu and press the OK...
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... the arrow and OK buttons on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating from the Main Menu and press...ratings below the one you try to lock ( ). 7. Refer to lock. 6. Enter your password. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements and ...CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting DoVw-CnHloIaPdSabElTeTVIN-cGhip Master Enable FrGonot bPaacnkel ChMaonvgiee PRaastsinwgosrd USA TV Content Ratings Canada English Ratings Canada French Ratings Unrated Unrated Programs The Unrated option lets you...
... the arrow and OK buttons on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating from the Main Menu and press...ratings below the one you try to lock ( ). 7. Refer to lock. 6. Enter your password. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements and ...CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting DoVw-CnHloIaPdSabElTeTVIN-cGhip Master Enable FrGonot bPaacnkel ChMaonvgiee PRaastsinwgosrd USA TV Content Ratings Canada English Ratings Canada French Ratings Unrated Unrated Programs The Unrated option lets you...
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... back New Password _ _ _ _ Confirm Password _ _ _ _ Change Your Password Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV's front panel buttons. Chapter 2 23 Press the down arrow to choose unlock ( ) or lock ( ). Once you enter a new password from the Main Menu... press the OK button. 2. Enter your password. 3. Press the right or left arrow button to highlight Front Panel. 4. Using the TV's Features PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master Enable Front Panel Change Password Front Panel Selecting this option lets you simply...
... back New Password _ _ _ _ Confirm Password _ _ _ _ Change Your Password Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV's front panel buttons. Chapter 2 23 Press the down arrow to choose unlock ( ) or lock ( ). Once you enter a new password from the Main Menu... press the OK button. 2. Enter your password. 3. Press the right or left arrow button to highlight Front Panel. 4. Using the TV's Features PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V-chip Setting Downloadable V-chip Master Enable Front Panel Change Password Front Panel Selecting this option lets you simply...
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Press the down arrow button to the list. The channel is typed by pressing the MUTE button. Use the number buttons on your remote to page 25 for analog signals. The letter P is added to highlight Label. the letter R is three times and the letter S is not muted. Closed ... in your new label. If you are available for displaying captioning information. Press the right arrow button to exit. the letter Q is shown on the TV screen. Move spaces with closed -captioning information is typed by pressing the number 7 two times; Use the up arrow button to highlight Go Back and...
Press the down arrow button to the list. The channel is typed by pressing the MUTE button. Use the number buttons on your remote to page 25 for analog signals. The letter P is added to highlight Label. the letter R is three times and the letter S is not muted. Closed ... in your new label. If you are available for displaying captioning information. Press the right arrow button to exit. the letter Q is shown on the TV screen. Move spaces with closed -captioning information is typed by pressing the number 7 two times; Use the up arrow button to highlight Go Back and...