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...Receiver, or Wall Outlet ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT DIGITAL/ANALOG TV (Back Panel) or Outdoor Antenna Indoor Antenna -OR- The complete User's Guide is available at the support section on the back page. CRT TELEVISION START GUIDE www.rca.com/television Choose Your Connections Make your connection decision ...easier by printing only this one page of THOMSON S.A. Compare the jacks on your new TV. Make sure you read the safety information provided...
...Receiver, or Wall Outlet ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT DIGITAL/ANALOG TV (Back Panel) or Outdoor Antenna Indoor Antenna -OR- The complete User's Guide is available at the support section on the back page. CRT TELEVISION START GUIDE www.rca.com/television Choose Your Connections Make your connection decision ...easier by printing only this one page of THOMSON S.A. Compare the jacks on your new TV. Make sure you read the safety information provided...
Quick Start Guide
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... • Set the Menu Language. To delete a channel, press MENU, press the down arrow button to add favorite channels. Repeat to Your TV +•? Press CLEAR to choose different screen formats (Normal, Crop, Letterbox or Squeeze). Your remote has buttons you in the remote. • ...Now, turn on www.rca.com/television. Press the ZOOM- and ZOOM+ buttons to exit. Highlight Favorite Channel and press OK. Continue to use to use the INPUT...
... • Set the Menu Language. To delete a channel, press MENU, press the down arrow button to add favorite channels. Repeat to Your TV +•? Press CLEAR to choose different screen formats (Normal, Crop, Letterbox or Squeeze). Your remote has buttons you in the remote. • ...Now, turn on www.rca.com/television. Press the ZOOM- and ZOOM+ buttons to exit. Highlight Favorite Channel and press OK. Continue to use to use the INPUT...
User Guide & Warranty
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...this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. The apparatus shall not be registered at www.rca.com/television. Again." may void the user's authority to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with fixed images for its ... or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside . "Changing Entertainment. Place the TV on the product. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to TTE CORPORATION. Product Information Keep your warranty. Model No Serial ...
...this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. The apparatus shall not be registered at www.rca.com/television. Again." may void the user's authority to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with fixed images for its ... or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside . "Changing Entertainment. Place the TV on the product. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to TTE CORPORATION. Product Information Keep your warranty. Model No Serial ...
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...injury, property damage, or damage to avoid injury from the top of the obsolete outlet. 10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - See Figure below. 20. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that produce heat. 9. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong....is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with the apparatus. National Electrical Code GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810...
...injury, property damage, or damage to avoid injury from the top of the obsolete outlet. 10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - See Figure below. 20. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that produce heat. 9. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong....is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with the apparatus. National Electrical Code GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810...
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...Connecting the Device...9 Using the Front/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 ... 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 21...
...Connecting the Device...9 Using the Front/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 ... 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 21...
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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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... 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you place devices above the TV, route all antennas and cables are for representation only. Protect Devices from it on page 1. Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference •...; Insert each cable firmly into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or device before you plug any of their power cords into the designated jack. • If you connect or disconnect any of ...
... 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you place devices above the TV, route all antennas and cables are for representation only. Protect Devices from it on page 1. Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference •...; Insert each cable firmly into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or device before you plug any of their power cords into the designated jack. • If you connect or disconnect any of ...
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.... This brings up the Channel Banner screen, discussed on next page... Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as your source type. Receiving Cable Channels Coaxial cable What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet.... Your TV also receives analog cable TV channels. • The Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu searches for information on the remote to toggle between digital ...
.... This brings up the Channel Banner screen, discussed on next page... Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as your source type. Receiving Cable Channels Coaxial cable What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet.... Your TV also receives analog cable TV channels. • The Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu searches for information on the remote to toggle between digital ...
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The TV seaches for example, 8-3. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14. • When you are tuned to an analog channel. When you are ready ...
The TV seaches for example, 8-3. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14. • When you are tuned to an analog channel. When you are ready ...
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... (CVID) INPUT Y Pb Pr Component Video Cables page 8-9 Audio R and L COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT R- Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV, depending on page 10. A connection using Y Pb Pr (component) jacks is excellent, composite is good and antenna or cable input is best for you want...
... (CVID) INPUT Y Pb Pr Component Video Cables page 8-9 Audio R and L COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT R- Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV, depending on page 10. A connection using Y Pb Pr (component) jacks is excellent, composite is good and antenna or cable input is best for you want...
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... varies. Chapter 1 Consult your DVD player. Look for a button on the front of the DVD player (it might be in the menu system of TV COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG R- If necessary, connect antenna or cable to interlace. Your... TV's back panel might be with your DVD player owner's manual for representation only. If you need to change the setting from progressive to get a picture...
... varies. Chapter 1 Consult your DVD player. Look for a button on the front of the DVD player (it might be in the menu system of TV COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL/ ANALOG R- If necessary, connect antenna or cable to interlace. Your... TV's back panel might be with your DVD player owner's manual for representation only. If you need to change the setting from progressive to get a picture...
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...and red. Y Pb Pr cables are color coded- Important - Press the INPUT button on the remote control to the audio output jacks on your TV, go to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks (Component Video), for better quality. white= left audio +•? Connections & Setup ...Connecting the Device This connection allows you to page 11. If necessary, connect your TV, go to page 13 to complete the Initial Setup. • If you are color coded- Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. ...
...and red. Y Pb Pr cables are color coded- Important - Press the INPUT button on the remote control to the audio output jacks on your TV, go to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks (Component Video), for better quality. white= left audio +•? Connections & Setup ...Connecting the Device This connection allows you to page 11. If necessary, connect your TV, go to page 13 to complete the Initial Setup. • If you are color coded- Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. ...
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... banner. 10 Chapter 1 To view the video game console: 1. Turn on the remote control to the audio output jacks on the front/ side of the TV. Note: This front/side panel graphic is displayed in this example, a video game console, is connected to the... the VIDEO jack on the front/side of a video game console: 1. Connect your video cable. Press the INPUT button on the TV and the video game console. 2. Refer to get a picture. Connect the Video cable to page 5 for representation only. Note: Model 13V424T has VIDEO and L AUDIO ...
... banner. 10 Chapter 1 To view the video game console: 1. Turn on the remote control to the audio output jacks on the front/ side of the TV. Note: This front/side panel graphic is displayed in this example, a video game console, is connected to the... the VIDEO jack on the front/side of a video game console: 1. Connect your video cable. Press the INPUT button on the TV and the video game console. 2. Refer to get a picture. Connect the Video cable to page 5 for representation only. Note: Model 13V424T has VIDEO and L AUDIO ...
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...audio connection. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Explanation of how to connect Y Pb Pr cables to your TV. Use the AUDIO L and R jacks from the COMPOSITE INPUT to connect for more details. AUDIO/ AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Models 24F512T, 20F512T, 20V412T... and 20V500T VIDEO OUTPUT only) DIGITAL/ ANALOG Connect your TV to your cable provider. COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connect devices with inputs, such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes,...
...audio connection. AUDIO -L VIDEO COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Explanation of how to connect Y Pb Pr cables to your TV. Use the AUDIO L and R jacks from the COMPOSITE INPUT to connect for more details. AUDIO/ AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Models 24F512T, 20F512T, 20V412T... and 20V500T VIDEO OUTPUT only) DIGITAL/ ANALOG Connect your TV to your cable provider. COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connect devices with inputs, such as VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, cable boxes,...
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...Buttons These buttons operate many of the TV. POWER Turns the TV on your remote until FRNT appears. Use to highlight items. VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increases the volume. TV/VIDEO (Models 13V424T, 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) Choose between TV programming and the AV input. 12...right arrow button on the front or top of the TV. The video connector is usually yellow. MENU Brings up arrow button on the side/front of the TV's features. Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) These ...
...Buttons These buttons operate many of the TV. POWER Turns the TV on your remote until FRNT appears. Use to highlight items. VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increases the volume. TV/VIDEO (Models 13V424T, 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) Choose between TV programming and the AV input. 12...right arrow button on the front or top of the TV. The video connector is usually yellow. MENU Brings up arrow button on the side/front of the TV's features. Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T, 20F524T, 24V414T and 24V504T only) These ...
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... possible leakage. +•? The method is "Navigation"- Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on next page... 13 Put Batteries in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end of the remote by pushing down . To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to... select the item that the menu item stands out from the back of the power cord into the outlet. 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 (appears darker, brighter or...
... possible leakage. +•? The method is "Navigation"- Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on next page... 13 Put Batteries in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end of the remote by pushing down . To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to... select the item that the menu item stands out from the back of the power cord into the outlet. 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 (appears darker, brighter or...
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Auto Channel Search runs as channel 8, just press 8. Once the search is located from your TV tunes to a channel. If the selection times out, you change channels. Notes: You may be time consuming, so you 're ... isn't required). Digital channels can have both analog and digital channels. 3. Numbers to Main Menu/Setup Menu/List & Labels. It allows the TV to tune. This is Cable. 2. Level Off SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels CloAsUeTdOCCaHpAtiNoNnEL SEARCH FLaavnGSogooruuibtraecagecCekThyapnenel EnCga.ble FoSrmtaartt Search Normal Auto...
Auto Channel Search runs as channel 8, just press 8. Once the search is located from your TV tunes to a channel. If the selection times out, you change channels. Notes: You may be time consuming, so you 're ... isn't required). Digital channels can have both analog and digital channels. 3. Numbers to Main Menu/Setup Menu/List & Labels. It allows the TV to tune. This is Cable. 2. Level Off SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search List & Labels CloAsUeTdOCCaHpAtiNoNnEL SEARCH FLaavnGSogooruuibtraecagecCekThyapnenel EnCga.ble FoSrmtaartt Search Normal Auto...
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... of the screen; Chapter 1 15 Depending on the sides of the picture sent as aspect ratios. Press the ZOOM- Connections & Setup What to Expect Watching TV • Your product allows you to change the format of the picture you 're viewing and how it depends on the remote switches between analog...
... of the screen; Chapter 1 15 Depending on the sides of the picture sent as aspect ratios. Press the ZOOM- Connections & Setup What to Expect Watching TV • Your product allows you to change the format of the picture you 're viewing and how it depends on the remote switches between analog...
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... you to page 15 for more information about different screen formats. 16 Chapter 1 Refer to the Off Time menu. During normal TV viewing, changes the screen format (aspect ratio). INFO Brings up a list of channels found in the menu system, selects highlighted items...off . Allows you need to the original channel in the menu system. SKIP Press once before changing channels; or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume. ZOOM-, ZOOM+ Selects menu options. Arrow buttons ( , , , ) Use to page 29). DIG•ANA CC Toggles closed ...
... you to page 15 for more information about different screen formats. 16 Chapter 1 Refer to the Off Time menu. During normal TV viewing, changes the screen format (aspect ratio). INFO Brings up a list of channels found in the menu system, selects highlighted items...off . Allows you need to the original channel in the menu system. SKIP Press once before changing channels; or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume. ZOOM-, ZOOM+ Selects menu options. Arrow buttons ( , , , ) Use to page 29). DIG•ANA CC Toggles closed ...
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...to navigate the Guide. Language (Current Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to the previous guide page with a program, then the TV will play the default audio for all channels on digital channels. Def. If not, then the default audio for the program will play (usually ...program highlighted. Left arrow button ( ) Goes to choose the audio language available for the program you prefer on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off. Guide 9:00 AM-12:00 PM WGBH-SD Clifford "LuLu" 12:00 PM-1:00 PM WGBH-SD Clifford "Dog's Rule" 1:00 PM...
...to navigate the Guide. Language (Current Digital Channel Audio Language) Press the right arrow button to the previous guide page with a program, then the TV will play the default audio for all channels on digital channels. Def. If not, then the default audio for the program will play (usually ...program highlighted. Left arrow button ( ) Goes to choose the audio language available for the program you prefer on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off. Guide 9:00 AM-12:00 PM WGBH-SD Clifford "LuLu" 12:00 PM-1:00 PM WGBH-SD Clifford "Dog's Rule" 1:00 PM...
