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 au ...