User manual RCA 20V500T

Television User's Guide Television User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 2. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. _________________ Serial No. _____________________Purchase Date:________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone:__________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. 17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design. · Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately overturn the product. · Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury. 18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below. 21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 22. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: · Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit. · Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). · Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. 23. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electrical Code 2 Table of Contents Introduction Safety/precaution ---------------------------------------- 2 Table of Contents ---------------------------------------- 3 Features ------------------------------------------------- 3 Here are a few of the special features of your new Color Television. Automatic Channel Programming: Quick and easy selection of available stations. Child Lock (FPA Lock): Locks the buttons on the front of the TV so it cannot be operated accidentally by young children. Closed Captioning: Allows you to read TV program dialog or voice conversations as on-screen text. Off-Timer: Turns off the TV at a preset time. On-Timer: Turns on the TV at a preset time to a designated TV channel or video source. On-screen Menus: On-screen text (in English, French, or Spanish) for setting TV controls. Parental Lock: Allows you to block the viewing of certain TV channels if you do not want your children viewing inappropriate material. Remote Control: Operates your TV and navigates the menus. Sleep Timer: Turns off the TV within an amount of time you specify. (10-120 minutes from the current time). Picture Preset Mode: Lets you set the picture's color, tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming. Settings include Bright, Normal, Theater, and Personal, which set the picture control as you want. Sound Mode: (Model 24V511T only) Lets you set the TV's sound settings for the current programming. Choices include Personal, Theatre, Concert, or Speech. Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV channel capability. Stereo Capability: (Model 24V511T only) Includes built-in amplifier and twin-speaker system; allows reception of TV programs broadcast in stereo. Getting Started Basic Cable TV connection -------------------------------- 4 Basic Antenna Connection -------------------------------- 5 Basic TV to VCR Connection ------------------------------ 6 Description of Buttons on the TV ------------------------- 7 Remote Control ----------------------------------------- 8-9 Setup Menus Language ------------------------------------------------ 10 TV/Cable TV (CATV) --------------------------------------- 11 Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) ------------------------ 12 Manual Channel Tuning ---------------------------------- 13 Favorite Channel Setting --------------------------------- 14 Adding or Erasing Channels ------------------------------- 15 On-screen Menus Picture Adjustments -------------------------------------- 16 Preset Picture Mode -------------------------------------- 17 Clock ---------------------------------------------------- 18 On-Timer ------------------------------------------------ 19 Off-Timer ------------------------------------------------ 20 Closed Caption ------------------------------------------- 21 Sleep Timer ---------------------------------------------- 22 Parental Lock Understanding Parental Lock ----------------------------- 23 Changing Your Password --------------------------------- 24 Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings ---------------- 25 Blocking Programming with TV Ratings ------------------- 26 Parental Lock Blocking Options --------------------------- 27 Child Lock ----------------------------------------------- 28 Sound Sound Mode Selection ----------------------------------- 29 Sound Adjustments -------------------------------------- 30 Surround ------------------------------------------------ 31 Stereo and Second Audio Program ------------------------ 32 Others Notebook ------------------------------------------------ 33 Calendar ------------------------------------------------- 34 Troubleshooting----------------------------------- 35 Care and Cleaning -------------------------------- 36 Limited Warranty------------------------------ 36-37 3 Basic Cable TV Connection The Cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75ohm) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy. If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75ohm coaxial cable, use the following steps: 1 Connect the Cable TV signal to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. Screw it down tight. TV's into a on the TV. 2 Plug the to setpower cordavailablepower outlet and turnare on page Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 11. Refer to AUTO SEARCH up your TV channels. Details 12. If you have a Cable Box, use the following steps: 1 Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box. 2 Connect a separate coaxial cable to the OUT jack on the Cable Box and to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. 3 Plug the TV's power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 11. 4 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the same as the channel 3/4 switch on your Cable Box if applicable). Change channels at the Cable Box. Helpful Hint An RF coaxial cable (to connect the Cable Box to the TV) may be supplied by the Cable TV company. It is not supplied with the TV. You can connect a Satellite Receiver the same way you would connect a Cable Box. Your Cable Box may have separate Audio and Video Out jacks instead. If so, use audio and video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks of the Cable Box to the AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT jacks. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to set the TV to the correct video input channel. For front inputs choose FRNT. For rear AV inputs choose VIDEO. Your model has an S-Video input, choose S-VIDEO. Change the channel at the Cable Box. 4 Basic Antenna Connection A combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since you will connect the antenna to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If your cable (75ohm) on you are ready to connect it the your 1 antennaantenna has a roundwire (300ohm), youthe end, thenattach the antenna wires to to the TV. Go to 300 next step. Ifadapter has flat twin-lead first need to the screws on a to 75ohm (not supplied with TV). Push end or 2 of thethe round cableofisthe adapterscrewantenna cable onto the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If the round end antenna threaded, it down tight. Plug the TV's into a on the TV. 3 SEARCH to setpower cordavailablepower outlet and turnare on page Set TV/CATV to TV mode as detailed on page 11. Refer to AUTO up your TV channels. Details 12. Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod Antenna into the ANTENNA IN jack, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the ANTENNA IN jack. Bent pin FCC WARNING -This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. Cable Plug (Needs to be straightened) (straight pin) *Some cable TV systems use scrambled signals and require a special converter to receive these channels. Consult your local cable company. CATV Box* or Satellite Box (Not supplied) VHF Antenna (Not supplied) UHF Antenna (Not supplied) OUT IN OR VHF/UHF Combiner (Not supplied) ANT.IN 75-ohm Coaxial Cable From Cable System or Satellite Antenna 75-ohm Coaxial Cable From Cable System OR VHF/UHF Combination Antenna (Not supplied) Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CABLE TV/ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Helpful Hint If you have separate UHF and VHF antennas, you need an optional combiner to connect the antennas to the TV. 5 Basic TV to VCR Connection The basic component (VCR, DVD player etc.) to TV connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your component's instruction manual. 1 Connect a yellow video cable to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR (or other component). audio cable to the 2 Connect anto the jack color. AUDIO jack on the front of the TV and to the AUDIO OUT of the VCR (or other device). Match the cable color 3 Turn on the TV and the VCR. on the upper right 4 Press the INPUT buttonmaterialremote control until the correct video input channel appears in theVIDEO jacks itcorner of theonTVthe screen. When you play on the VCR, DVD player, etc. that is connected to the AUDIO and will appear video input channel. (Page 4 has a complete list.) R L(MONO) AUDIO VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT VIDEO VIDEO L(mono) S-VIDEO AUDIO R L AUDIO R Model 24V511T: rear terminal Model 24V511T: side AV (front) R 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT R- AUDIO - L VIDEO Model 20V500T: rear terminal Model 20V500T: side AV (front) Helpful Hint Audio and video cables are not supplied with the TV. Audio cables are usually red and white. Video cables are usually yellow. Your VCR may not have audio and video out jacks, but only an RF or ANTENNA OUT jack. Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR's ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV's 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack. There is also an S-VIDEO jack on the rear of the TV. Use S-Video connection if your DVD player, camcorder, etc. has an S-Video Out jack. S-Video provides a clearer picture than the standard video (the yellow jack). Choose S-VIDEO to view material playing on equipment connected to the S-VIDEO jack. Use either S-VIDEO jack or VIDEO jack. Do not use both at the same time for the same piece of equipment. This would interfere with the picture display. If both are used, S-VIDEO has priority over the yellow VIDEO jack. 6 L(mono) AUDIO VIDEO Description of Buttons on the TV Front View Front View 1. POWER BUTTON Turns the TV on and off. 2. STANDBY (LED INDICATOR) Lights to show AC power is available. 3. SENSOR Receives infra-red signals from the remote. 4. CHANNEL +/- BUTTONS Selects channel numbers. Selects items in the submenus. 5. VOLUME +/- BUTTONS Press to decrease/increase the volume. 6. MENU BUTTON Press to display the main menu. 7. TV/VIDEO (INPUT) BUTTON Choose between TV programming and the AV input. 7 Remote Control Battery Installation Load batteries into the remote control: battery compartment lid on the rear 1 Remove thePress in the tab, then lift off the lid. of the remote. 2 Place(-)two AAofbatteries in the remote. Be sure(asthe (+) and ends the batteries line up correctly marked inside the battery compartment). 3 Reattach the battery compartment lid. Effectively Using the Remote Control Point 4 on thethe remote control toward the remoteTVsensor front of the TV when operating the with the remote control. 8 Remote Control NUMBER Button When the TV/cable menu option is in the TV position, all channles can be selected by using two buttons. For example, to select channel 2, press "0" then "2". You can also press "2". For channels 100 and above, press three number buttons of the channel directly. (You can select channels above 69 only if you have Cable TV. Make sure TV/CATV is set to CATV. Details are on page 11.) In notebook mode, press to enter a letter, a digit or a symbol. Details are on page 33. INPUT Button Press to select TV channels or the Audio/Video IN channels. Page 4 has a complete list. MENU Button Press to see the TV's on-screen menu. Press to go back to the previous menu or to remove a menu from the screen. GO BACK Button Press to return to the previously viewed channel. VOLUME +/- Button Press to adjust the TV sound level. MUTE Button Press to mute or restore the TV sound. Pressing the volume buttons (VOLUME+ or VOL+) will also cancel mute and restore the sound. MTS Button (Model 24V511T only) Press to select a sound mode if available with the TV programming: MONO, STEREO, and SAP. Details are on page 32. NOTEPAD Button Press to display or close the NOTEBOOK window. CAPS Button Press to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters. Details are on page 33. ON-OFF Button Press to turn the TV on or off. You can also turn on the TV by pressing the CHANNEL +/- buttons on the front of the TV. SLEEP Button Press to select a time period (120 minutes to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements) after which the TV will turn itself off. Details are on page 22. CC (C.Mute) Button Press to turn on/off C.Mute function directly. Details are on page 21. PRESETS Button Press to select one of the four preset picture settings (Bright, Normal, Theater or Personal). Details are on page 17. INFO/DEL(ETE) Button Press to see the current channel number and sound information on the TV screen. Press again to display the current time on the screen. Press to remove a menu from the screen. In notebook mode, press to delete the unwanted text. Details are on page 33. OK Button Within the on-screen menu, press to select some special function, such as Favorite list, etc. FAV(ORITE) Button Press to browse the channels in your Favorite List. Details are on page 14. CHANNEL +/- Button Press to select memorized TV channels. SOUND Button (Model 24V511T only) Press to select one of the four sound settings (Theater, Concert, Speech or Personal). Details are on page 29. CALENDAR Button Press to display or close the calendar. INSERT Button In notebook mode, press to select INS(ERT) or OVR(overwrite). Details are on page 33. 9 Language You can set the TV's on-screen menu to English, French or Spanish. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Language is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select English, Francais (French), or Espanol (Spanish). Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Preferences Language English CC C.Mute Par. Control FPA Lock Off Helpful Hint The language control only affects the language of the TV menus. It does not change the other on-screen text features, such as Closed Captions. 10 TV/Cable TV(CATV) It is important for the TV to know what type of signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna you are using. Choose your signal (Antenna or Cable): Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV. Choose CATV if you have Cable TV service. (See page 4 for connection details.) If you do not have Cable TV service and you connected an antenna to the TV, choose TV. (See page 5 for connection details.) Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Setup CATV TV/CATV 1 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List 5 Setup TV TV/CATV 7 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Helpful Hint When CATV is selected, channels 1-125 are available. When TV is selected, only channels 2-69 are available. You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is set to a video input channel (FRNT). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to regular TV programming. 11 Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) You can set your TV to receive local TV channels (from an antenna) or Cable TV channels (when you have Cable TV service). Then, use Auto Search to set up channels that are available for you. This makes it easy for you to select only the available TV stations when you press CH+ or CH-. Before you start Auto Search, make the Antenna or Cable TV connection described on pages 4 and 5. In the menu select TV or Cable (CATV) as described on page 11. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Setup Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Auto Search. Press VOL+ to start programming TV channels. Press VOL- if you need to stop channel programming during the process. When channel setup is completed, the TV will go to its lowest channel. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. TV/CATV CATV 1 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Searching P le ase Wa it Stop TV 2 Helpful Hint Press CH+ or CH- to see which channels are in the TV's memory. You can also select channels that have not been memorized using the number buttons on the remote control. To delete unwanted channels from the TV's memory or to add more channels, see ADD/ ERASE on page 15. You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is set to a video input channel (FRNT). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to regular TV programming. 12 Manual Channel Tuning Manual Channel Tuning allows you to search for channels that may have been missed during the Auto Search. For example, if you are looking for a channel between 60 and 70, start the search at channel 60 and go up. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever you have). Details are on page 11. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Channel. Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the channel number at which you want to begin the search. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to select Manual. Press VOL+ to start searching upward (for example, starting at channel 60 and going up to 61, 62, 63, etc.). Press VOL- when you find the channel you want. This stops the search. Otherwise the search will stop at the first available channel. Or, press VOL- to start searching downward (for example, starting at channel 60 and going down to 59, 58, 57, etc.). Press VOL+ when you find the channel you want. This stops the search. Otherwise the search will stop at the first available channel. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Setup CATV TV/CATV 60 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV 60 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV 60 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List 9 Setup TV/CATV CATV 60 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Up Auto Search Favorite List Helpful Hint You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is set to a video input channel (FRNT). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to regular TV programming. 13 Favorite Channel Setting You can store five channels you prefer into the Favorite List and recall these channels easily by pressing the FAV button on the remote control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Favorite List. Press OK to display the features of Favorite List. TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever you have). Press CH+ or CH- to select CH1 (the first channel position), then press VOL+ or VOL- to enter a channel number you want to store at this position, such as CATV 8. Repeat to set the other four favorite channels. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Setup CATV TV/CATV 60 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List TV/CATV CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CATV CATV 1 CATV 2 CATV 3 CATV 4 CATV 5 TV/CATV CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CATV CATV 8 CATV 2 CATV 3 CATV 4 CATV 5 Helpful Hint You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is set to a video input channel (FRNT). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to regular TV programming. 14 Adding or Erasing Channels You can add or erase channels from the list in the TV's memory. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever you have). Details are on page 11. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Channel. Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the channel number you want to add or erase. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Add/Erase. Press VOL+ or VOL- to choose Add or Erase. If you select Add, the channel will be available when you press CH+ and CH- to move through the channels. Choosing Erase will remove the channel from the TV's memory. The channel will not be available when you flip through channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons. Press MENU repeatedly 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 Setup TV/CATV CATV 1 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Setup TV/CATV CATV 55 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List 9 Setup CATV TV/CATV 55 Channel Add/Erase Erase Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List the change take effect 10 You won't seechannels in memory usinguntil you scroll through the the CH+/buttons. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Setup CATV TV/CATV 55 Channel Add/Erase Add Manual Down Auto Search Favorite List Helpful Hint You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is set to a video input channel (FRNT). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to regular TV programming. 15 Picture Adjustments To adjust your TV picture, select a channel and follow the steps below: Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU to see the main menu. Picture is highlighted. Press OK to enter the Picture submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight your choice: Color, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Tint, Blue Back (background), or C.Warmth (color temperature.) Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or decrease the element you choose. However, you can turn Blue Back to only On or Off (see below). You can choose Warm, Cool or Normal mode for color temperature. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Picture Helpful Hint Color: Adjust to add or reduce color. Brightness: Adjust to brighten the darkest parts of the picture. Contrast: Adjust the distinction between the black and white parts of the picture. Sharpness: Improve picture detail. Blue Back: Turn this option On or Off. If you choose On, a solid blue background screen will appear if the TV is on a weak channel (for example, if the reception is very poor or if the station has gone off the air for the night). After being on such a channel for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatically. C. Warmth: Set this option to Normal, Warm or Cool mode. 16 Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.Warmth 45 50 50 50 + - 00 On Cool Preset Picture Mode This function enables you to choose preset video settings for different types of programs and viewing conditions. Most picture settings are preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV's Brightness, Color, Contrast, and Sharpness. 1 2 Press PRESETS on the remote control. The current preset picture setting will appear on the screen. Press PRESETS repeatedly to select Personal, Normal, Bright, or Theater. The Personal setting is what you specify with the picture adjustments as described on page 16. Personal is the only picture setting you can change. All others are set at the factory. Personal Normal Bright Theater 17 Clock Follow these steps to set the clock. Main Menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time. Press OK to enter the Time submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Clock. Press VOL+ or VOL- to change the time in minutes. Press and hold VOL+ or VOL- to change the time quickly in 10 minute increments; press OK. The highlight moves to the hour position. Use VOL+ or VOL- to set the hour. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Time Off AM 12:00 On Time Off AM 12:00 Channel 1 CATV TV/CATV Clock AM12:00 Off Time Time Off Time Off AM 12:00 On Time Off AM 12:00 Channel 1 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Helpful Hint If the power fails, you must reset the clock. 18 On-Timer To turn on the TV to a specific channel at a specific time, use the On-Timer. Before you begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on page 18. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time. Press OK to enter the Time submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight TV/CATV. Time Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV, depending on whether you have Cable TV service or not. Details are on page 11. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Channel. Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the channel number. This will be the channel to which the TV turns on at the specified time. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight On Time. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Once, Daily or Off. If you select Once, the timer will turn on the TV one time within the next 24 hours only. If you select Daily, the timer will turn on the TV at the same time and to the same channel every day. Choose Off to cancel the On-timer. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight 0:00 under the line of On Time. Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time Off AM12:00 Channel 1 CATV TV/CATV Clock AM10:00 Time Off Time Off AM12:00 On Time Off AM12:00 Channel 1 CATV TV/CATV Clock AM10:00 Time Off AM12:00 On Time Once AM12:00 Channel 1 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Off Time 10 VOL- to the Hold 11 Press VOL+ or to changeenter timeon time. in 10 down VOL+ or VOLthe quickly minute increments; press OK. The hour is highlighted. Use VOL+ or VOL- to set the hour. This will be the time at which the TV will turn itself on. Time Off AM12:00 On Time Once AM11:30 Channel 1 CATV TV/CATV Clock AM10:00 Off Time 12 Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. 19 Off-Timer To turn off the TV at a specific time every day, use the OffTimer. Before you begin, you must set the clock correctly. Details are on page 18. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time. Press OK to enter the Time submenu. Off Time is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Once, Daily or Off. If you select Once, the timer will turn off the TV once. If you select Daily, the timer will turn off the TV at the same time every day. Choose Off to cancel the Off-timer. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight 0:00 under the line of Off Time. Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the off time. Hold down VOL+ or VOL- to change the time quickly in 10 minute increments; press OK. The highlight moves to the hour position. Use VOL+ or VOL- to set the hour. This will be the time at which the TV will turn itself off. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Time Once AM12:00 On Time Off AM12:00 Channel 1 CATV TV/CATV Clock AM10:00 Off Time 5 6 Time Once PM11:00 On Time Off AM12:00 Channel 1 TV/CATV CATV Clock AM10:00 Off Time 7 20 Closed Caption Closed captioning (CC) lets you read the voice content of TV programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, on-screen text boxes will show dialog, conversation, and activity during TV programming. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight CC. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select the closed caption you want (Off, C1, C2, or C.Mute). C.Mute sets the TV to show closed caption when you press MUTE. The TV volume will be disabled until you press MUTE or VOL+ again to restore the sound. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Preferences Language CC Par. FPA Lock English Off Control Off Preferences Language English CC C.Mute Par. Control FPA Lock Off Helpful Hint Not all TV programs and commercials are broadcast with Closed Caption information. Neither are all Closed Caption modes transmitted by a station for a closed caption program. See your TV listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows. Press CC on the remote control to turn on/off C.Mute function directly. C.Mute On or C.Mute Off will appear on the screen accordingly. 21 Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer turns off the TV within an amount of time you specify (10-120 minutes from the current time). 1 2 3 4 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer from 120 to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements. After setting the sleep timer, press SLEEP once to display the remaining time. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP until "Off" appears. Within 1 minute of the time set, a clock icon will flash to remind you that the TV will turn itself off soon. Sleep: 110min. Sleep: Off Sleep: 120min. Sleep: 10min. Sleep: 9min. 22 Understanding Parental Lock Parental Lock processes program content advisories from broadcasters. Parental Lock can respond to the content advisories and block objectionable content (offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.) This is a great feature to censor the type of programming children watch. Parental Lock offers various blocking options from which to choose: MASTER ENABLE: This is the "master switch" for Parental Lock. When ON, all blocking/censoring you have set is enabled. When OFF, all blocking is disabled. BLOCK UNRATED: All unrated programs (based on Movie Ratings or TV Ratings) will be blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON. BLOCK NO RATING: All programming with no content advisory data will be blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON. After you set your password you can block up to six ratings in TV Ratings or Movie Ratings. These ratings are set by the Motion Picture Association of America and TV broadcasters. MPAA Ratings (Motion Picture Association of America) TV Ratings (TV broadcaster) G: General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situation. PG: Parental Guidance Suggested This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. It may contain one or more of the following: moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive dialog. PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children under the age of 13. It contains one or more of the following: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialog. R: Restricted - This programming is specially designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: intense violence, intense sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. NC17: No children under the age of 17 will be admitted- This type of programming should be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude, indecent language. X: Adult only - This type of programming contains one or more of the following: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language. TV-Y All children - Appropriate for all children. Designed for a very young audience, including children age 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children. TV-Y7 Directed to Older Children - Designed for children age 7 and above. It may be appropriate for children who can distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV or Fantasy violence). TV-G General Audience - Most parents would find this programming suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situation. TV-PG Parents Guidance Cautioned - Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. This type of programming contains one or more of the following: moderate violence(V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialog (D). TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned - Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. This type of programming contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialog (D). TV-MA Mature Audience only Specially designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. This type of programming contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude, indecent language (L). 23 Changing Your Password Over the next few pages, you'll learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First set your password. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Par. (Parental) Control. Press OK. The display asking you to Enter Password will appear on the screen. If you want to set a new code, go on to steps 6-8 directly. (You can press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code. The code "0000" is the default password of the TV. If you have not set up a code previously, then "0000" is the code). Preferences Language English CC Off Par. Control FPA Lock Off Resetting your Password 6 7 8 9 Press VOL+ on the remote and CHANNEL + on the front of the TV at the same time. Enter New Pwd. will appear on the screen. (You must be in the Enter password screen when attempting this). Press the number buttons to enter a four-digit code. The code will appear on the screen as you enter it. Press OK to save the code. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. E nter Password E nter New Pwd. Helpful Hint You cannot change Parental Lock settings without knowing the password. 24 Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings There are two types of ratings for Parental Lock. One is based on movie industry ratings. The other is based on TV industry ratings. Both can be used to censor programming. Let's first look at the MPAA Rating options of Parental Lock. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Par. (Parental) Control. Press OK to display the password screen. Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup menu appears on the screen and the MPAA rating is highlighted. Press OK to display MPAA ratings (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, and X). Preferences Language English CC Off Par. Control FPA Lock Off E nter Password Press CH+ or CH- to select the rating you want to block. Press OK to block (or unblock) the rating. A checkmark will appear to the left of the rating when blocked. When you block a rating, higher ratings are blocked automatically. To unblock all the ratings, select N/A. MPAA rating TV parental guidelines Block unrated off Block No Rating off Master Enable off Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu the 10menu will automatically disappear within aorfew seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Helpful Hint Blocking any rating (ON) will block all the higher ratings automatically. For example, if R is blocked manually, NC17 and X will be blocked automatically. To turn a rating OFF, set each rating individually. N/A G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X 25 Blocking Programming with TV Ratings Some program ratings are based on TV industry ratings as described below. MPAA rating TV parental guidelines Block unrated off Block No Rating off Master Enable off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Par. (Parental) Control. Press OK to display the password screen. Press the number buttons to enter your four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup menu appears on the screen. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight TV parental guidelines. Press OK to display the parental guidelines (TV-Y, TV-Y7,TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA). MPAA rating TV parental guidelines Block unrated off Block No Rating off Master Enable off NONE F V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Content 9 Press CH+ or CH- to select a rating. to turn on or off. A 10 Press OKwhen thethe ratingblocked. TV-Ycheckmark appears rating is and TV-G can be turned on (to block viewing) or off (to allow viewing) only. TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA can be customized to block V (violence), F (fantasy violence), S (sexual situations), L (coarse language), or D (suggestive dialog). To do so, continue with these steps. NONE F V S L D TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Content Content TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Fantasy V Violence Sexual Language Dialog Dialogue ----View ----View --View Block --- 11 Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Content. 12Press OK to enter the Content menu. Press 13VOL+. CH+ or CH- to select a rating, then press Press CH+ CH- to sub-ratings 14(Fantasy-V,orViolence,select theLanguage, or Dialog), Sexual, then press OK to block or view that sub-rating. Press to the Parental Guidelines 15screenMENU to return settings. A checkmark appears and check your when the sub-rating is blocked. Press menu the 16menu MENU repeatedly to exit thewithin orfew will automatically disappear a seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. 26 Helpful Hint Any rating will block higher ratings automatically. To unblock all the ratings, select NONE. Notes: 1. Blocking TV-Y, only TV-Y7 is blocked automatically. 2. Blocking TV-Y7, other ratings will not change. Parental Lock Blocking Options After setting your password Parental Lock also offers these special blocking options. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Par. (Parental) Control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Preferences Press OK to display the password screen. Press the Number buttons to enter your four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup menu appears on the screen. Press CH+ or CH- to select Master Enable, Block Unrated, or Block No Rating. MASTER ENABLE: this is the "master switch" for Parental Lock. When ON, all blocking/censoring you have set is enabled. When OFF, all blocking is disabled. BLOCK UNRATED: All unrated programs (based on Movie Ratings or TV Ratings) will be blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON. BLOCK NO RATING: All programming with no content advisory data will be blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON. Language English CC Off Par. Control FPA Lock Off E nter Password MPAA rating TV parental guidelines Block unrated off Block No Rating off Master Enable off 8 9 Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn the blocking option On or Off. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. 27 Child Lock Child lock allows you to lock the buttons on the front panel of the TV. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight FPA (Front Panel) Lock. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Preferences Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn on or off FPA Lock. Choose On to disable all the buttons on the front of the TV. FPA Lock On will appear on the TV screen each time you press the buttons on the front of the TV. You can still operate the TV with the remote control. You can still use the POWER button on the front of the TV, but only to turn off the TV (not on). Set FPA Lock to Off to cancel this feature so you can use the buttons on the front of the TV again. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons. Language English CC Off Par. Control FPA Lock Off 6 28 Sound Mode Selection Model 24V511T: This feature is available with this model only. You can preset sound mode that best suits your current programming among Personal, Theater, Concert and Speech. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround Off Sound Mode Speech 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Sound Mode. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Personal, Theater, Concert, or Speech. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround Off Sound Mode Personal Helpful Hint You can choose a sound mode setting quickly by pressing the SOUND button on the remote control. 29 Sound Adjustments Model 24V511T: This feature is available with this model only. You can adjust the low frequency (Bass) or high frequency (Treble). You can also adjust the Balance to increase the volume of the left and right sound channels. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround Off Sound Mode Speech 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Volume, Bass, Treble or Balance. Press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the option. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround Off Sound Mode Personal Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround Off Sound Mode Personal Helpful Hint Bass: Enhances the low frequency sounds. Treble: Enhances the high frequency sounds. Balance: Distributes the sound between the left and right speakers of the TV. 30 Surround Model 24V511T: This feature is available with this model only. When stereo signals are available, this function enhances the stereo spatial effect. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround Off Sound Mode Speech 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Surround. Sound Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn this option on or off. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance 00 Surround On Sound Mode Personal Helpful Hint Bass: Enhances the low frequency sounds. Treble: Enhances the high frequency sounds. Balance: Distributes the sound between the left and right speakers of the TV. 31 Stereo and Second Audio Program Model 24V511T: This feature is available with this model only. Multi-channel Sound (MTS) broadcasts enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program (SAP), which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language or for other purposes. CATV 6 MONO OR CATV 22 MONO STEREO SAP 1 Press MTS on the remote control to select STEREO, MONO or SAP. All the options will be available only when the current TV channel is broadcasting that option. Channels will not always carry programs that have all the MTS options. If STEREO appears on the screen when you select a channel, stereo broadcasting is available with the current TV program. You can hear sound from the left and right speakers of the TV. If the broadcast is not strong or clear, stereo sound is not available. Press the MTS button to change to MONO. This should eliminate the noise. If MONO appears on the screen when you choose a channel, Stereo is not available. If SAP appears when you select a channel, Second Audio Program broadcasting is available for the current TV program. Press the MTS button to choose SAP and you may hear the program in a different language or some other audio. 32 Notebook This feature enables you to store personal messages and can be used as a reminder. 1 2 3 4 5 Press NOTEPAD to display the notebook screen. Press CAPS repeatedly to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters. Use number buttons to enter letters, numbers, or some special symbols. Press DEL(ETE) to delete the unwanted text. Press INS(ERT) to select INS(ERT) or OVR(overwrite) on the screen, then use number buttons to insert or overwrite the letter or number in the text. After finishing message inputting and editing, if you want to display the message when the TV is turned on, proceed with these steps: 6 7 Press CH+/CH- and VOL+/VOL- to select Press OK to turn into , or vice versa. . If you select this icon, the notebook window with the stored message will be displayed on the screen first when the TV is turned on. If you select this icon, the notebook window with the stored message will not be displayed on the screen when the TV is turned on. If you want to display the message at a specified time, select the icon and proceed with these steps: 8 Press CH+/CH- and VOL+/VOL- to select OFF. 9 Press OK to turn OFF into AM 12:00. the time minutes. 10Press CH+ or CH- to change to changeinthe time (Press and hold CH+ or CHquickly in 10 minute increments.) e.g. AM 7:30, it means that the notebook window with stored message will be displayed on the screen automatically at AM 7:30. If the TV is in standby mode, the TV will be turned on automatically and display the message. and 11 Press OK to save the settings,screen"SAVING" appears on the screen. The Notebook will disappear automatically. 33 Calendar Calendar enables you to look up the date easily. Press CALENDAR to display the calendar. Press VOL+ or VOL- to display a previous or future month, e.g. MAY. Press CH+ or CH- to to display a previous or future year, e.g. 2004. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control. 34 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. TV Problems TV won't turn on · · · · · · · · Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else. Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the ON·OFF button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control. The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 28 for more information. The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 28 for more information. Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 22 for instructions. Off-Timer might have been activated. Go to page 20 for instructions. Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low. You may be on an inactive channel. Try another channel. Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. If using S-Video remember to also connect the component's left and right audio output jacks to the TV's AUDIO jacks. Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Model 24V511T Only: May be a weak station. Press MTS on the remote and choose Mono (instructions on page 32). Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to the INPUT button description on page 9. Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. Try adjusting sharpness to improve weak signals. Go to page 16 for more instructions. Closed caption might be on. Check CC in the Preferences menu. Go to page 21 for more instructions. Buttons don't work TV turns off unexpectedly Blank screen · · · · · · · · · · No sound, picture okay Can't select certain channel Noisy stereo reception No picture, no sound but TV is on Sound okay, picture poor Black box appears on the screen The Remote Control Doesn't Work · · Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe batteries in the remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. Problems with Parental Controls The rating limits don't work · You must activate the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Par. (Parental) Control in the Preferences menu. Enter your password and turn on Master Enable (Go to page 27 for instructions). If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Simultaneously press the VOL+ on the remote and the CHANNEL + button on the front of the TV. The display will appear for you to enter your new password. Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. Check to see if BLOCK NO RATING is turned on in the Par. (Parental) Control menu. Go to page 27 for more instructions. If you forget your password you can reset it. Simultaneously press and VOL+ on the remote and CHANNEL + on the TV's front panel at the same time. Enter New Pwd. will appear on the screen. Go to page 24 for instructions. I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV · The Parental Controls won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent. · I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV · 35 Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: · · · · Defects in materials or workmanship. 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges. One year from date of purchase for parts. Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes. For how long after your purchase: The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: · · Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television. For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer). Installation and related adjustments. Signal reception problems not caused by your television. Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries. Customer replacement fuses. Continued on next page 36 How you get service: · · · · What your warranty does not cover: · · · · · · · · · · · Damage from images burnt onto the screen. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Product registration: Limitation of Warranty: · · How state law relates to this warranty: Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. · This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your television outside the United States: · This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. · 37 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. 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