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...or mounted to the Important Safety Instructions on the component. FCC regulations state that presents a risk of purchase. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of adequate size and strength to...page. This product should make sure the surface or stand is provided to call your jurisdiction. To assure adequate ventilation for this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. Caution: To reduce the risk of this product to contact ...
...or mounted to the Important Safety Instructions on the component. FCC regulations state that presents a risk of purchase. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of adequate size and strength to...page. This product should make sure the surface or stand is provided to call your jurisdiction. To assure adequate ventilation for this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. Caution: To reduce the risk of this product to contact ...
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... Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in the Remote ...14 Turn on Your TV 18 Side Input Jacks ...18 Side Panel Buttons ...18 4 Table of Contents Important Information ...i Important Safety Instructions ...i Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup Before Initial ...Component ...12 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 13 Viewing a PC...13 Plug in the TV ...14 Put Batteries in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15 Set the Menu Language ...15 Set the...
... Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in the Remote ...14 Turn on Your TV 18 Side Input Jacks ...18 Side Panel Buttons ...18 4 Table of Contents Important Information ...i Important Safety Instructions ...i Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup Before Initial ...Component ...12 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 13 Viewing a PC...13 Plug in the TV ...14 Put Batteries in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15 Set the Menu Language ...15 Set the...
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Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...19 Chapter 3 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 30 Troubleshooting ...31 V-Chip Rating Explanations ...34 US V-Chip Rating System ...34 Canadian English V-Chip Rating ... ...35 Limited Warranty ...36 Care and Cleaning ...39 Table of Contens 5 US and Canada ...20 Create Password ...21 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ...21 V-Chip Rating Screen ...21 US V-Chip TV Ratings ...22 Blocking Specific Content Themes ...22 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...23 Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ...23 Reset Downloadable Data ...23...
Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...19 Chapter 3 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 30 Troubleshooting ...31 V-Chip Rating Explanations ...34 US V-Chip Rating System ...34 Canadian English V-Chip Rating ... ...35 Limited Warranty ...36 Care and Cleaning ...39 Table of Contens 5 US and Canada ...20 Create Password ...21 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ...21 V-Chip Rating Screen ...21 US V-Chip TV Ratings ...22 Blocking Specific Content Themes ...22 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...23 Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ...23 Reset Downloadable Data ...23...
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... the component in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. • If you place components above the TV, route all antennas and cables are presentation only. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2463001/01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 2 AAA BATTERIES TABLE STAND STAND CAP POWER CORD CABLE ...Refer to replace your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready. Avoid Direct Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you need to the Important Safety Instructions Safety Information • Protect components from audio...
... the component in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. • If you place components above the TV, route all antennas and cables are presentation only. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2463001/01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 2 AAA BATTERIES TABLE STAND STAND CAP POWER CORD CABLE ...Refer to replace your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready. Avoid Direct Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you need to the Important Safety Instructions Safety Information • Protect components from audio...
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..., use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view. Press OK to confirm your TV, go to page 15 for initial setup instructions. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press the up or down arrow to select VID 2 (if connected to the ...1 jack). Make sure you press INPUT and use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press OK to get a picture. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your selection. Turn on the...
..., use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view. Press OK to confirm your TV, go to page 15 for initial setup instructions. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press the up or down arrow to select VID 2 (if connected to the ...1 jack). Make sure you press INPUT and use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press OK to get a picture. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your selection. Turn on the...
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... Connections and Setup Plug in the on the remote control. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will need to use the remote control to highlight one of the remote control by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on -screen menus. Do not plug... the TV into the back of your TV by pushing the tab and lifting ...
... Connections and Setup Plug in the on the remote control. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will need to use the remote control to highlight one of the remote control by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on -screen menus. Do not plug... the TV into the back of your TV by pushing the tab and lifting ...
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... acts like the down through the channel list. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup VOL ( )... INPUT 2 jack. MENU Brings up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. Buttons and Other Jacks on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. For mono audio sources, ...
... acts like the down through the channel list. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup VOL ( )... INPUT 2 jack. MENU Brings up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. Buttons and Other Jacks on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. For mono audio sources, ...
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... to it and view the component. VOL - Press OK to tune to its minimum level. RC246 Remote control part number RC2463001/01 Note: This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; To enter a channel, press the ...Pressing three times clears the screen. Press INPUT to display the Channel Banner. 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. Scans up the new TV codes. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to view is turned...
... to it and view the component. VOL - Press OK to tune to its minimum level. RC246 Remote control part number RC2463001/01 Note: This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; To enter a channel, press the ...Pressing three times clears the screen. Press INPUT to display the Channel Banner. 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. Scans up the new TV codes. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to view is turned...
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... on the remote control. The channel, sub-channel (if available for digital channels) and channel name or label you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. If the current channel is displayed. For instructions to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls. If you... settings must be blank. If it is analog, this space will be set in stereo or mono. By default, the software inside your TV is called the Channel Banner. V-Chip - Movies can also block programs that have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program...
... on the remote control. The channel, sub-channel (if available for digital channels) and channel name or label you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. If the current channel is displayed. For instructions to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls. If you... settings must be blank. If it is analog, this space will be set in stereo or mono. By default, the software inside your TV is called the Channel Banner. V-Chip - Movies can also block programs that have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program...
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... you select from the Main Menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following graphic details where items are UNLOCKED. Note: When you forget your password, turn off the TV. For information on the remote control. Press OK key to continue." • Press ...OK or the right arrow button to display options. 4. TV Rating Status D L Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y View View View View View ...
... you select from the Main Menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following graphic details where items are UNLOCKED. Note: When you forget your password, turn off the TV. For information on the remote control. Press OK key to continue." • Press ...OK or the right arrow button to display options. 4. TV Rating Status D L Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y View View View View View ...
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...GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to block (all ratings above a specified level. Select Parental Control. 3. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements...Chip. 5. Block Channel Turn this option and press OK to view the channel if parental control is sending them. Using TV Features Chapter 3 23 Select Parental Control. 3. Press the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to block the channel. Block ...
...GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to block (all ratings above a specified level. Select Parental Control. 3. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements...Chip. 5. Block Channel Turn this option and press OK to view the channel if parental control is sending them. Using TV Features Chapter 3 23 Select Parental Control. 3. Press the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to block the channel. Block ...
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... Screen format refers to the way the picture is also a No Overscan format. Normal 24 Chapter 3 Using TV Features Cinerama Full Zoom Change Password Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Old Password New Password Confirm -- -- -- -- If you're using this setting. The format changes as... take effect. Press the FORMAT button on your TV. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which your screen. For VGA signal, choose from Normal, Full, and Dot by the broadcaster. The remote still tunes to any remote that is capable of the screen. Using the ...
... Screen format refers to the way the picture is also a No Overscan format. Normal 24 Chapter 3 Using TV Features Cinerama Full Zoom Change Password Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Old Password New Password Confirm -- -- -- -- If you're using this setting. The format changes as... take effect. Press the FORMAT button on your TV. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which your screen. For VGA signal, choose from Normal, Full, and Dot by the broadcaster. The remote still tunes to any remote that is capable of the screen. Using the ...
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...50 4 0 80 Press > or OK to change this setting. Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus and controls to each input - Press MENU on PC) - Color (not available on the remote. Adjust the picture's position leftward or rightward. Picture menu in the order they appear. If necessary, press ... on PC) - Adjust the picture's position to display options. VID 1, VID 2, CMPT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and PC. Press the MENU button. 2. 4 Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of each screen for help you get the most from the screen and you return...
...50 4 0 80 Press > or OK to change this setting. Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus and controls to each input - Press MENU on PC) - Color (not available on the remote. Adjust the picture's position leftward or rightward. Picture menu in the order they appear. If necessary, press ... on PC) - Adjust the picture's position to display options. VID 1, VID 2, CMPT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and PC. Press the MENU button. 2. 4 Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of each screen for help you get the most from the screen and you return...
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Color Warmth - Video Noise Reduction (not available on the remote, and then select Sound from the Main Menu. Choose a band and make adjustments. When you to Personal. Use the up arrow to the input selected. ... to adjust. Frequency Range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for an even softer, smoother picture than the Low setting. Surround On/Off Analog TV Sound Controls the manner in the channel banner when a program is somewhat decreased). Mono (available for a slightly softer picture than the other settings (the picture detail...
Color Warmth - Video Noise Reduction (not available on the remote, and then select Sound from the Main Menu. Choose a band and make adjustments. When you to Personal. Use the up arrow to the input selected. ... to adjust. Frequency Range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for an even softer, smoother picture than the Low setting. Surround On/Off Analog TV Sound Controls the manner in the channel banner when a program is somewhat decreased). Mono (available for a slightly softer picture than the other settings (the picture detail...
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...you prefer for more information about the Channel Banner. Setup Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you may prefer to configure the TV with closed captioning information, which displays complete text of the differences among the modes, you to leave the closed captioning information... (not available for the menus: English, Espanol or Francais. then select Setup from the list of a program as text on the remote control; On always Captioning information shown always, when available. If the language chosen is closed caption service mode (1-6) for more information. Digital CC...
...you prefer for more information about the Channel Banner. Setup Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you may prefer to configure the TV with closed captioning information, which displays complete text of the differences among the modes, you to leave the closed captioning information... (not available for the menus: English, Espanol or Francais. then select Setup from the list of a program as text on the remote control; On always Captioning information shown always, when available. If the language chosen is closed caption service mode (1-6) for more information. Digital CC...
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...), press INPUT until the picture from a component you've connected to your TV, you used yellow, red, and white cables to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on . • Try another device. • The side panel controls may be blank. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. •...CABLE jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is no component connected to it is on the Parental Control Menu and press OK to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on . • You may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to uncheck the box....
...), press INPUT until the picture from a component you've connected to your TV, you used yellow, red, and white cables to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on . • Try another device. • The side panel controls may be blank. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. •...CABLE jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is no component connected to it is on the Parental Control Menu and press OK to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on . • You may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to uncheck the box....
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...Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is noisy. • It may be a weak station. Re-connect your VCR). • Press the TV button and then try again. Use the remote control to the TV. If this . Wait 10 minutes. You are having trouble sending video information to unlock the side panel... controls by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in . A black box appears on the screen. • Closed captioning might have...
...Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is noisy. • It may be a weak station. Re-connect your VCR). • Press the TV button and then try again. Use the remote control to the TV. If this . Wait 10 minutes. You are having trouble sending video information to unlock the side panel... controls by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in . A black box appears on the screen. • Closed captioning might have...
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... on . satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). The V-Chip won't let me watch a program, even though it on the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for about ...TV codes. Keep your existing universal remote (e.g. Other Information Chapter 5 33 The Remote control doesn't work. • Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on your remote), select Parental Control, select Lock Parental Control. Make sure there is fixed. The Universal Remote control doesn't work. • This TV utilizes new remote control...
... on . satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). The V-Chip won't let me watch a program, even though it on the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for about ...TV codes. Keep your existing universal remote (e.g. Other Information Chapter 5 33 The Remote control doesn't work. • Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on your remote), select Parental Control, select Lock Parental Control. Make sure there is fixed. The Universal Remote control doesn't work. • This TV utilizes new remote control...
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... your dealer); • Transportation cost to the TV. If you may be obtained from the Service Centre (Unless you specific legal rights, which are in addition to statutory warranties, which the serial number has been altered or removed; • External antenna or cable systems; • Remote control batteries; • A television that has been...
... your dealer); • Transportation cost to the TV. If you may be obtained from the Service Centre (Unless you specific legal rights, which are in addition to statutory warranties, which the serial number has been altered or removed; • External antenna or cable systems; • Remote control batteries; • A television that has been...