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RCA J27F636 User's Manual

1. Picture Menu The basic Picture menu items allow you to adjust the appearance of on screen images Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Picture Preset Choose between Soft Natural Bright or Personal The default setting is Natural Channel Guide Menu The basic Channel Guide menu is the same as the master Channel Guide menu It will only display the channels chosen by the master user Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 21 Using the Nienu System oO PARENTAL CONTROL Go Back USA V Chip Apor Canada V Chip Unrated Prg Lock Par Cont Change Passwd Parental Control is the master menu that controls which menus are available to the basic end user Chapter 1 reviews the Master menus TME Go Back Time 08 25AM Sleep Timer 4 gt 00 45 Wake Up Timer M Wake Up Time 08 00 am Wake Up Ch 08 The Sleep Timer and Energy Saver settings are unavailable when On Always has been activated even if they were set prior to choosing this option 22 Parental Control Menu The basic Parental Control menu will depend on the options set by the master user If the master user chooses Allow Basic on menu items then all options are available To set movie and TV ratings content themes etc go to Chapter 4 Go Back Takes you to the previous menu USAV Chip Displays settings for the US version of V Chip If you live within the United States choose this opti
2. me i User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Find Inside e Connecting e Menus e Remote Controls e The Basic Menus e Features e Other Information page 31 E oubleshooting page 34 STANDARD DEFINITION TELEVISION www rca com television Important Information between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts When servicing CAUTION This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation Ol use only identical replacement parts RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 This symbol indicates important instructions inside the product that presents a risk of accompanying the product electric shock or personal injury Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your WARNING product for its proper operating voltage To reduce the risk of fire or FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this electric shock do not expose equipment may void the user s authority to operate it this product to rain or moisture This apparatus shall a not be exposed to dripping Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images or splashing No objects filled for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted with liquids such
3. Start Progress Channel Channels Found The Master menus are available while List A Both Cable Antenna gt Running 21 012 16 using the Master Remote R130K2 TME Go Back Time Time Access Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer Wake Up Time Wake Up Ch Schedule Chapter 1 4 gt 08 00 am Basic Off M 07 00 am 08 Place All Available Channels Into Memory 1 To go to the Setup menu with the master remote R130K2 press MENU then select Auto Channel Search In this menu you ll be able to set your Signal Source Choose from Analog Digital or Both This choice will depend on what connections you ve made to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and or the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT jacks Now set your signal type The TV will search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system 2 Scroll up to select which channel list youd like to find channels for List A is the default 3 Press the down arrow button to select Start Press the OK button to start searching The TV searches for active channels and places them in the channel list Note Video Input Channels VID SVID etc must be added to the active channel list separately before they can be accessed Refer to the Setup menu section at the end of this chapter for more information on the Channel menu and List amp Labels Set the Time The current time options might not be available to the basic user depending on how they
4. 3 Choose between Basic amp Password Basic users are able to enter the Parental Control menu and change the password Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password This is the default setting Basic Basic users are able to enter the Parental Control menu but cannot change the password Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password No Basic Parental Control does not appear on the basic Main menu Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password If Parental Controls is set to No Basic Movie Rating Access TV Rating Access Unrated Program Block and Channel Block will not be available to basic users regardless of what those items have been set to individually in the Parental Controls menu Minimum Standby Power When enabled keeps power consumption levels compliant with ENERGY STAR guidelines The TV is shipped with this enabled Note Min Stby Power must be disabled to use the DSCI port Legacy Mode When turned On allows the TV to work with earlier DSCI versions Thus making the set usable with older DSCI systems Off is the default setting Info Menu Allows the Master user to set whether the channel information is displayed when the INFO button is pressed on the remote Channel Guide Allows the Master user to determine whether the Channel Guide is displayed by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote The default is On Ignore PSIP_ When enabled Di
5. Energy Saver settings won t work if the TV Power is set to On Always in the Access and Power Options menu The basic menu options might be restricted by master menu settings The ClonePRO might have disabled master menus Sleep and Schedule functions won t work if the TV Power is set to On Always 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 avoid placing 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 36 Chapter 5 Other Information Limited
6. Select Movie Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings V Chip Exempt Program Block The Exempt Prgms option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated Unlocked All unrated programs are available Locked All unrated programs are not available Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms Then press the right arrow to toggle between the lock and unlock icon Chapter 4 29 Using the TV s Features Front Panel Selecting this option lets you lock disable or unlock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel When using this as a Parental Control method remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu press the up or down arrow to highlight Front Panel 2 Press the right or left arrow to turn on lock is closed or off lock is open front panel lock Creating A Password Selecting this option lets you create a new password Enter a new password from the Password menu in the Lock Parental Control menu this is the password you use unti
7. Warranty What your warranty covers Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year for labor charges One year for parts One year for picture tubes Ihe warranty begins at time of first installation or 45 days after shipment whichever comes first What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television Pay any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television How you get service Request service from any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Commercial 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 location To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center ask your distributor visit www rcacommercial com look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 880 5966 Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to insta
8. do not need to reboot Note Pressing TEACH overwrites any settings already in the TV A TV must be turned on before being taught in IR mode After successful teaching the TV turns off and turns on with the new settings If the TV displays the message Cloning Timeout or Cloning Aborted press TEACH again to retry experimenting with the ClonePRO at different distances and angles from the TV If no valid settings have been stored via a DSCI LEARN the IR ready light will come on but nothing will appear on the TV screen Note The ClonePRO cannot be used to cross clone to copy the memory of older models into newer models or vice versa because the two have completely different memory maps memory sizes features and settings Config Pressing and holding this button in IR mode toggles the decommercialization and aftermarket resale of older model televisions Note that this is not reversible after turning off older model TVs 32 Chapter 5 Other Information Cloning a TV Use the ClonePRO or a master remote to complete any necessary setup steps to the TV such as Auto Channel Search changing Access and Power Options etc Go to Chapter 1 for more information on setting up the TV When you have finished setting up the TV you can use it as your example TV 1 Connect the ClonePRO to the example TV s DSCI port 2 It is recommended though not required to turn on the TV Press the POWER button 3 Press the LEARN but
9. on the Channel menu and List amp Labels L MONO R VIDEO Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the T V s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH v_ Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CHA Scans up through the channel list In the menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL lt Decreases the volume In the menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL gt Increases the volume In the menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off Start up The steps below get your TV connected and ready to watch Put Batteries in the Master Remote R130K2 1 Slide off the cover of the battery compartment 2 Place the two AA batteries into the remote matching the and end of each battery in the compartment 3 Replace the cover Plug in the TV and Turn it On Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Press POWER on the TV or remote 8 Chapter 1 dD AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go Back Channel List Signal Source Ana Sig Type Dig Sig Type
10. program usually English in the U S Advanced Settings Press the right arrow button to choose advanced settings Initial Volume Sets the T V s volume to the specified level every time it is turned on Minimum Volume Re scales the volume control slider so that the far left position is always the minimum allowable volume but not necessarily the minimum possible volume Maximum Volume Re scales the volume control slider so that the far right position is always the maximum allowable volume but not necessarily the maximum possible volume 11 Connections amp Setup Cy PICTURE Go Back Picture Preset Pict Enhance Color Warmth Brightness Color Contrast Sharpness Tint 4 gt Bright High Normal rr ee CE iD ACCESS AND POWER OPTIONS Go Back Remote Config Basic Access TV Power Energy Saver Front Panel Par Controls Min Stby Power Legacy Mode Info Menu Channel Guide Ignore PSIP gt TVi Enabled On Always Disabled Enabled Basic Enabled M M M M Note The Sleep Timer Schedule and Energy Saver settings are unavailable when On Always has been activated in the TV Power menu even if they were set prior to choosing this option 12 Picture Menu The Picture menu items allow you to adjust the appearance of on screen images for each video input source Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you t
11. remote accidentally Blank screen Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and the TV is tuned to the correct Video Input Channel Channel 3 4 VID S VID etc Try another channel Press RESET in case the picture controls are set too low e Press the ANTENNA button No sound picture okay Maybe sound is muted Press the volume up button to restore sound Maybe Initial Volume is set low Go to the master Sound menu to check If using S Video remember to also connect the component s left and right audio output jacks to the TV Can t select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu Noisy stereo reception The station might be weak Change the Sound Type in the Sound menu from stereo to mono No picture no sound but TV is on Maybe the cable air setting is set to the wrong position Select Signal Type from the master Setup menu Go to Chapter 1 for more information The channel might be empty change channels If you re trying to watch content from a component that s connected to the TV like a DVD player or VCR press the INPUT button on the remote control until the content appears 34 Chapter 5 Other Information Sound okay picture poor Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 12 for more instructi
12. that follows IV Problems gt TV won t turn on Press the TV button 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 POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on the next page The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting Front Panel in the Access and Power Options menu and choosing Enabled Controls don t work The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting Front Panel in the Access and Power Options menu and choosing Enabled Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly A Schedule Recurrence may have been set In the master menu system go to Time then Schedule Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Sleep Timer or Energy Saver may have been set Chapter 1 has more details TV turns on unexpectedly Wake Timer might have been set Go to page 15 for instructions You might have pressed CH CH or OK on the
13. with the TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change 28 Chapter 4 a ENGLISH RATINGS Using the TV s Features Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French in Bee Z V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically ae E block the higher rated programs as well PG To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada V Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL menu 2 Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK PRESS O O MEN aor 3 Determine the rating you want to block programs intended for cee ee Oo 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block the lock icon appears and Ga FRENCH RATINGS Go Back 18 16 13 G ET Press OK to view block programs intended for children over the age of 8 V Chip Movie Rating Limit all ratings above the one you selected change to lock Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the MAIN MENU appears 2 Select Parental Control 3 Select USA V Chip 4
14. 9 Front Panel This setting allows you to disable lock the TV s front panel buttons and can be used as a Parental Control method When doing so remove access to any remote capable of operating the TV The remote still tunes in the channels Lock Parental Controls Puts into effect the settings made in the Parental Control menu A password is required Parental Control Access This feature allows you to choose which Parental Control menu item is accessible through the basic menus If basic users are able to access the Parental Control menu the master user can still set limited access within the menu through the Parental Control Access menu The setting toggles between Allow Basic and Disable Basic The options within the access menu are Movie Ratings US TV Ratings CA Eng Rating CA French Rating and Unrated Program Change Password This option lets you create a new password at any time Once ou enter a new password it is the password you use until you change it again y p p y y 8 g Chapter 1 Time Go Back Time Time Access Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer Wake Up Time Wake Up Ch Schedule q gt 08 00 am Basic Off M 07 00 am 08 Note The master user determines what functions the basic user can access JD SETUP Go Back Language Weak Sig Disp Auto Ch Search List amp Labels Ch Selection Channel Guide Closed Caption Chapter 1 4 gt English None Time Menu This control panel le
15. 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 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 product outside the USA This warranty does not apply Contact your distributor 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 38 Chapter 5 This page intentionally left blank aa As an ENERGY STAR Partner TTE Technology Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency nugi MEAS ENERGY STAR AND THE ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S registered marks FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas
16. Timer is set Schedule Lets you set the TV to turn on and off at specified times on a specified channel one time or daily Setup Menu Use this menu for choosing options to get you started watching TV Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus Weak Signal Display When the signal is weak or there isn t a signal allows you to select between these options Mute amp Blank Displays a gray screen with the message Unusable Signal with the sound muted until a usable signal is found None No message is displayed Continues on next page 15 Connections amp Setup Auto Channel Search Allows the TV to search for available channels to be saved into memory List amp Labels Lets you edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each dD LIST AND LABELS channel To delete a channel from the channel list highlight Channel and use the left or right arrow to select the channel Then highlight which list the channel appears Go Back In list A B or Cand press the OK button The box should no longer display a check Channel 4 gt 05 mark To add a label to a channel select the channel in the Channel option Press the Label NBC down arrow to highlight Label Press the right arrow to highlight the first space Use In list A M the up or down arrow to ascend or descend throu
17. V Chip gt an 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main menu the PASSWORD screen appears Ga USAV CHIP the first time you enter the Parental Control menu Create your password using the number buttons on the remote 2 Highlight and select USA V Chip Then select TV Ratings 3 Once you get to the TV RATING LIMIT screen use the arrow buttons and OK Go Back TV RATING LIMIT on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme f from View to Block Go Back gt Sane SL ev y The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV NA ree TN program limits TV 14 View VV y Note If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure the TV TV PG View YUV Ny is off Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the TV s front panel z Fey and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds Enter a new password the next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu TV 17 View V TV Y View Press OK to View Block prog with this rating 26 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Ga TV RATING LIMIT Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or Go Back gt view Rating Field Ga LS Vv VO ey Lets you select from WA Ne Content Status Field
18. al Channels What You Need e Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with a coaxial cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from Coadaltable the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive free off air local digital channels OR NYa e Coaxial cable from a cable outlet Plug the coaxial cable into the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Be to receive digital cable channels only Indoor or Outdoor Antenna OR e You can use a signal splitter shown at left to divide the signal from one cable or antenna source to j 5 connect to both the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT OR _ jacks on the TV When you get to the Auto Channel Search screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set e the signal type to Both digital and analog What You Need to Know e Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the off air local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna e When you get to the Auto Channel Search menu in the Initial Setup make sure you set the Signal Source to Digital You can also choose Both for digital and analog Then set the Signal Type Choose Antenna or Cable depending on your connection To complete a channel search now go to page 9 e When you are ready to watch digital channels ma
19. annel number Two digits must be pressed for each channel Press 0 then 6 for channel 6 For three digit channel numbers press and hold 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two digits ONeOFF Turns the TV on or off Continues on next page Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 17 Using the Remote Control SKIP Commercial Skip R130K1 Press once before changing the channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Each subsequent press adds 30 seconds to the skip time Press CLEAR to cancel SLEEP Displays the Sleep Timer control panel which allows the user to set a time for the TV to turn itself off SOUND Displays the Sound menu SYSTEM Allows the remote to be programmed for TV1 TV2 and TV3 modes It also allows access to system defined functionality when available See the description later in this chapter for more details VOL Volume up or down Decrease or increase the TV s volume unless Volume Hold is on and displays the Volume Control slider Go to Chapter 1 for more information on Volume Hold Additional Remote Buttons R130K2 MENU MASTER Brings up the master menu screen This is different from the basic user menu screen RESET MASTER Returns the picture to the original settings and displays the Picture Presets choice list MASTER Master Remote R130K2 18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 1 2and3 Usin
20. apter 4 Using the TV s Features nn E Skip 0 30 T Channel Banner 06 ABCDEF dx l There are several items that might appear on screen when you press the TV or Channel Banner menu for an INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The analog channel following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information English T _ CC English Displays the audio language for digital programming Go to the A A K Presets menu to choose your current and default language settings Refer to page 11 for more information Channel Banner menu for a digital channel IN Displayed when V Chip has been activated CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Stereo or Mono Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo Mono is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in mono Skip 0 30 Corresponds to the SKIP button Shows the amount of time left before the TV switches back to the previous channel 07 18 am Displays the current time 06 ABCDEF Displays the current channel and label assigned to the channel Kx Displayed when you mute the sound Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the USA V CHIP menu involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies bas
21. aratus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the 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 k Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the a
22. as vases shall on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network be placed on the apparatus 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 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 eS ee eS 10 11 12 13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this app
23. d to transfer information between a TV and other devices such as a clone box or interactive system This port is an eight pin telephone type port When the TV receives a message via the DSCI digital serial communications interface port it will act in accordance with the digital instructions received For more information on its connection and operation please contact your distributor or the supplier of the interactive system Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks Your model has a set of audio video inputs for your convenience These jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side To access the component you connected to the front of the TV press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen The jacks are ideal for connecting a DVD player video game console digital camera or a camcorder Note When connecting a component that only has one audio jack such as some camcorders use the TV s AUDIO LIMONO jack to hear the audio L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a DVD player VCR camcorder digital camera or video game console VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a DVD player VCR camcorder or video game console Note Video Input Channels VID SVID etc must be added to the active channel list separately before they can be accessed Refer to the Setup menu section at the end of this chapter for more information
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25. ection to a TV DSCI port A standard 9V battery accessed via a small rear panel is required to enable this mode Notes Like any IR infrared remote control the ClonePRO requires a reasonable line of sight between it and the TV for proper signaling Obstructions long distances sharp angles and certain specialty lighting can reduce the effective range If the IR ready light stays on longer than 1 minute by itself temporarily remove the battery to reset it Remove the battery prior to long term storage IR red Buttons Note You must press the ON button for the IR buttons to operate Master amp Master The Master button disables access to the TV s master menus via the master remote Some third party devices attached to the TV s DSCI port as part of a larger system may disable access to master menus even after they are disconnected To enable the master menus press Master OFF Turns the TV off and turns the ClonePRO off ON Turns the TV on and turns on the ClonePRO IR mode ready for subsequent buttons Note that the unit will automatically turn itself off 30 seconds after the last button has been pressed to extend battery life TEACH Begins teaching the settings stored in the ClonePRO to the TV effectively Cloning the initially configured TV May be made more reliable for older models by first filling the memory of the example TV with channel labels on unused channels After an IR TEACH older model TVs
26. ed materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Treble Increases or decreases the high frequency audio Bass Increases or decreases the low frequency audio Balance Fades between the left and right speakers Auto Volume Level Reduces volume blasts during commercial breaks Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control Set it On or Off The default is Off Volume Hold Locks the volume at its current setting When this feature is turned on mute and other volume controls are disabled Default Language Press the right arrow button to choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program the TV will play it If not then the TV will play the default audio for the program usually English in the U S The default digital channel audio language options are English Spanish German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Note The Default Language menu is available for digital stations only when using the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT jack Current Language Press the right arrow button to choose the audio language for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes your pre ferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then the TV will play the default audio for the
27. ed on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the V Chip software inside your TV is turned off How V Chip Works V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel has not been approved for viewing Change channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block follow 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features USA V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for child
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29. eneaaenes 34 Menu PEODICING iiecvcdedwitavetolansieventuccnamriauiantasnastentataaks 36 Care amp ClANning ccccccccsssssssseeceeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeeeeeeenaeeas 36 Warr aiy aces secec nce cece recta es ce teerteceeeucabesenectabesaeccsdecemecsucecutecs 37 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Remote Controls You will need a master remote R130K2 or ClonePRO to set up the TV Contact your RCA commercial distributor to purchase these To locate an RCA commercial distributor call 1 800 333 7221 Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Dont block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e If you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e Ifyou connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e Ifyou place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of
30. ettings available to the Time basic end user is called the master user iD Setup Basic Menus The Master Main menu The basic menus are accessible by pressing MENU on a basic remote R130K1 or other remote or the front panel The choices available on the basic menus and control panels will vary depending on limits set by the master user and the input selected You can turn off the basic menu completely through the Access and Power Options menu For more information on the effects of master user choices on the basic menu and basic user functionality continue reading this chapter Note Options set in the master menu are stored in nonvolatile memory If any options are changed in the basic menu and then the TV is turned Off the TV defaults to the master menu settings once it s turned back on Using Master and Basic Menus MAIN MENU Exit Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate but control panels use d Soung aa variety of methods to adjust features on your TV The following pages detail how to use CY Picture these controls to customize the functions of your TV D Channel Guide Press MENU on the remote master remote for master menu basic remote for basic a Parental Control menu or on the front panel basic menu to bring up the Main menu Time To select a menu item JD Language amp CC e Navigate with the arrows and then select OK i ith th hen sel ith the righ less
31. g limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the Main menu select Parental Control then Lock Parental Controls to save your settings don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Use the master remote to access the Password option in the Lock Par Controls portion of the Parental Controls menu The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set VR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating Video Input Channels VID SVID FRNT aren t available unless they have been manually added to the channel list What Else Can I Do If youve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet power strip etc Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug the TV back in turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please visit www rca com television or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How You Get Service Chapter 5 35 Other Information Menu Problems Menu access may be blocked by ClonePRO programming Try unplugging the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on The
32. g the INPUT Button buttons In addition to a cable or antenna signal you might have VCR DVD etc or other signals SYSTEM coming in to your TV not all inputs are available on all models Use the INPUT button to select the desired signal source button 1 Make sure that the component you want to view is turned on 2 Press INPUT until you have selected the desired input source Inputs and On Screen Displays The Status Display shows which input signal s is selected The following table shows ba which display term usually corresponds with which input button Input Signal TV Display ANTENNA CABLE jack channel digit Rear A V jacks VID MASTER S Video and Audio jacks S VID Front Jacks FRNT Using the SYSTEM Button When the television is connected to an interactive system or similar device the SYSTEM button allows you to access system programming or other special functionality through the DSCI jack On a master or basic remote the SYSTEM button can also allow independent remote control of two TVs Once you have specified TV1 TV2 or TV3 status for the TVs see the Access and Power Options menu on page 12 Follow these steps to tell the remote which TV you want to operate 1 On the remote control simultaneously press and hold the SYSTEM button and 1 for TV1 2 for TV2 or 3 for TV3 2 After several seconds release the buttons The specified TV will respond to that remote 3 To cont
33. gh the characters Continue to press In list B M the right arrow to highlight the space and the up or down arrow to add a character In list C M Press OK when you re done adding the label Channel Selection Allows the master user to set the initial channel and to select which of the three channel lists will be active accessible to the basic user If no initial channel is selected the TV tunes to the last channel when turned on If Hold is selected the user won t be able to select any channel other than the current channel Channel Guide Lets you view channels from the channel list Closed Caption Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown JD CLOSED CAPTION on the screen CC Setting The options are Of On always and Mute On Go Back CC Setting 4 gt On always Off No captioning information displayed This is the default option Wg DE ooi On Captioning information shown always when available Dig CC Type Service1 Muted On Captioning information is shown when the MUTE button is Dig CC Preset Default pressed Dig CC Style Dig CC Type The options are Service 1 Service 2 Service 3 Service 6 Dig CC Preset The options are Default and Custom Dig CC Style The options are Default and Custom Allows you to customize the size font opacity color and background color options for digital closed caption text You can choose from a variety of fonts Ashley Floridian etc Monotype is a trademar
34. gital Tuning ignores all PSIP data including virtual channel remapping This allows the DSCI device to tune channels by the physical frequency This option should be activated the box has a check mark when a DSCI device is attached Note Your digital channel lists can be cleared when you change the Ignore PSIP status Perform a digital channel search after changing this option Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup oO PARENTAL CONTROL Go Back USA V Chip 4 gt Canada V Chip Unrated Prg Ep Lh Front Panel Lock Par Cont P Cont Access Change Passwd Note The master user is always able to enter Parental Controls and change the password 14 Parental Control This menu shows all Parental Control menu options As the master user you choose which options are available to the basic end user Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you to the previous menu USA V Chip Displays settings for the US version of V Chip If you live within the United States choose this option Canada V Chip Displays settings for the Canadian version of V Chip If you live in Canada choose this option Unrated Program This setting allows the master user to determine whether they will allow unrated programs to be shown Choose Unlocked for all unrated programs to be shown Choose Locked and all unrated programs are not available For more information go to page 2
35. h V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 14 Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programming co
36. is set Chapter 3 JD LANGUAGE amp CC Go Back Language A English CC Setting On Analog CC Type CC1 Digital CC Type Service1 Using the Menu System Language amp CC Menu Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Language Displays your preferred language for the menus Select English Fran ais French or Espa ol Spanish CC Setting Use the CC button on the remote to choose whether closed captioning information is shown on the screen Analog CC Type Displays the CC modes for analog stations CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 T1 T2 T3 or T4 Digital CC Type Choose which captioning mode to be displayed for digital channels The TV can be Decommercialized If you no longer want your TV to function as a commercial one the steps below describe how to make it a non commercial TV Many features and options found in non commercial TVs are included for your use e Make sure the TV is off e Press VOL on the front of the TV and MENU on the remote for a few seconds simultaneously e The TV will turn on and activate the decommercialization sequence Note In the case of inadvertent decommercialization the user can reverse the TV to a commercial set by using the same button combination above The decommercialized TV will turn on and reset to a commercial set When using the ClonePro remote it has buttons to decommercialize and commercialize the TV Go to page 31 for more information Chapter 3 23 Ch
37. it Teba Wain iment bedos Navigate with the arrows and then select with the right arrow button unless it s a available in this menu change according to limits set by the master user in the Master menus choice list Exiting a Menu There are three ways to exit a menu Note that not all methods work in all menus e Highlight Exit and press OK e Press MENU on the remote control e Press CLEAR the on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Setting Limits in Master Menus Some screens in the master menus are not available in the basic menus There also might be some options you want to make unavailable to the basic user These next few pages describe these types of menu options To make all options unavailable set the basic menus in the Access and Power Options menu to Disabled For information on basic menu options go to Chapter 3 10 Chapter 1 K jI SOUND Go Back Treble i Bass Balance oe Auto Vol Level M Volume Hold M Def Lang English Cur Lang English Adv Settings The master user determines what functions the basic user can access Chapter 1 Sound Menu Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Sound Type Choose from Mono Stereo Enhanced and SAP Stereo splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and record
38. k of Monotype Imaging Inc registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Type is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Floridian Plate Gothic and Screen are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Ashley is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation Registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions 16 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control e INPUT ANTENNA MASTER Master Remote R130K2 Basic Remote R130K1 Chapter 2 Types of Remote Controls All of the remote controls mentioned here in addition to other remotes and accessories are available from your RCA distributor Descriptions of the remote buttons and how they work are on the next pages Except as otherwise specified the master remote is the remote described throughout the manual for operating the TV and setting up the T V s features Master Remotes The master remote control R130K2 accesses all of the TV s menus It is used to customize the TV s functionality for specific users or specific situations Basic Remotes The basic remote control R130K1 is used by the viewer for basic operating functio
39. ke sure you are tuned to the Digital Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the digital Input Go to page 24 for more information When using the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT and or the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT jacks use the ANTENNA button on the remote to toggle between the digital and analog signals ANTENNA button s59 INPUT ANTENNA 6 Chapter 1 Receiving Analog Channels What You Need e Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from C adattable the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive analog channels OR N2 a e Coaxial cable from a cable outlet Plug the coaxial cable from the source outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive cable channels Indoor or Outdoor Antenna What You Need to Know e Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna e When you get to the Auto Channel Search menu in the Initial Setup make sure you set the Signal Source to Analog You can also choose Both for digital and analog Then set the Signal Type Choose Antenna or Cable depending on your connection To complete a channel search now go to page 9 e When you are ready to watch analog channels
40. l you change it 30 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Using the ClonePRO Modes of operation The ClonePRO operates from one of two modes Oready IR busyO DSCI Connect a DSCI cable to the ClonePRO remote and to the TV s DSCI port on the back panel IR Infrared This operation is wireless Press ON to begin using the remote in IR Master mode The corresponding ready light indicates the mode of operation and the corresponding Factory busy light indicates activity in this mode RESET Buttons with black labels function similarly in both modes while green labels operate DSCI mode and red labels operate IR mode DSCI mode The ClonePRO enters this mode when it is connected to the TV s Digital Serial CLEAR Communications Interface port via a cable included e Any standard no flip 1 to 1 8 conductor computer networking cable may be used LEARN POWER TEACH TEACH e No battery is required in this mode e If the unit is already in IR mode press OFF to speed the transition to ClonePRO DSCI mode DSCI green buttons Comm Restores the TV to normal commercial operation essentially undoing the effect of the Legacy and Decom buttons Decom Decommercializes the TV to facilitate aftermarket resale Factory Available in certain models only Note Pressing FACTORY overwrites any settings already in the TV LEARN Begins the process of learning the settings from a TV that has bee
41. ll adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your distributor or sales representative Installation and related adjustments Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries Damage from images burnt onto the screen A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products A television purchased or serviced outside the USA In room service Product registration 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 Limitation of Warranty 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 Continues on next page Chapter 5 37 Other Information 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
42. make sure you are tuned to the analog input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the analog input Look for a A at the bottom of the channel banner Go to page 24 for more information GO BACK When using the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and or the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT jacks use the ANTENNA button on the remote to toggle between the digital and analog signals ANTENNA button Additional Jacks and Cables Se INPUT gt ANTENNA VIDEO 1 VIDEO AUDIO R and L MONO INPUTS Used to connect components such as a VCR DVD player camcorder or video game consoles with audio video outputs These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components Note If your component has only one input for audio mono connect it to the left white L Mono audio jack on the TV and don t connect the right audio part of the cable R RIGHT AUDIO Provides right audio connection The right audio cable is usually red e L LEFT MONO AUDIO Provides left audio connection The left audio cable is usually white e VIDEO Provides composite video connection The video cable is usually yellow e S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture When using S VIDEO IN make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the LIMONO and R AUDIO Input jacks an S Video cable is required DSCI PORT This port is use
43. n setup as desired Note Pressing LEARN overwrites any settings already in the ClonePRO Legacy Places the TV in a mode in which it emulates the behavior of older models This is a required part of the configuration for some applications POWER Turns on the TV It is recommended though not required when in DSCI mode to view on screen displays Status Press and hold the INFO button for several seconds to display settings stored in the ClonePRO and the TV For example Mem CB 36 TV 36 This tells you the ClonePRO and the TV have 36 pages of information stored in memory Continues on next page Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 31 Other Information Across the screen are red dashes Press any button on the remote control you are using Red pulses should appear telling you the TV is recognizing the remote and is able to send out that information If red pulses don t appear contact your RCA distributor TEACH This begins the process of teaching the settings stored in the ClonePRO to the TV to which it is connected Note Pressing TEACH overwrites any settings already in the TV After successful teaching the TV will turn off and reboot If the memory image stored in the clone box is not valid for the TV an on screen message will advise of the conflicting memory sizes IR mode The ClonePRO enters the IR mode when any button on the bottom row of the keypad is pressed without conn
44. ns It is designed so that the viewer cannot alter certain master remote specified features The Sleep Closed Captioning and Channel Guide features can be accessed directly with remote buttons ClonePRO The ClonePRO has main operating buttons that function the same as the master remote Basic Remote Buttons R130K1 amp R130K2 ANTENNA When using both ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG and ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUTS this button toggles between signals Refer to page 6 for more information Arrow Buttons and OK Use the arrow buttons to highlight your choices and navigate the menu system Use the OK button to select your choice CC Closed Captioning Displays the Closed Caption Display Subsequent presses change the display mode CH Channel up or down Scans up and down through channels in the TV s memory CLEAR Clears menus and displays from the screen GO BACK Tunes the TV to the last selected channel or video input channel GUIDE Displays the Channel Guide when the menus aren t being accessed INFO Displays channel information Press again to clear channel information INPUT Switches between TV channels 01 125 and other available inputs See description later in this chapter for more details MENU Brings basic menus to the screen and moves from menu to menu Also clears the current menu from the screen MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume Number Buttons 0 9 Selects an available ch
45. nsidered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity C8 Children 8 and Older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or
46. o the previous menu Picture Preset Choose between Soft Natural Bright or Personal The default setting is Natural Picture Enhance Controls the level of automatic color correction Choose between Medium High or Off Color Warmth Choose between Cool Normal or Warm The default setting is Normal Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the picture Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the picture When the component inputs are used this selection is grayed out disabled Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels of the picture Access and Power Options Menu The Access and Power Options menu allows the master user to specify which features and functions basic users will be able to access Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Remote Configuration This feature allows the master user to determine which TVs the remote operates Choose from TV1 TV2 TV3 TV1 2 TV1e amp 3 7TV2 e73 All or Disabled The default setting is Al If Disabled is chosen the TV will not respond to the basic remote but pressing MENU on the master remote will work Note When Remote Config is set to Disabled the MENU button on the master remote turns on the TV Basic Access This setting allows you to determine whether the TV s basic menus are acce
47. on Canada V Chip Displays settings for the Canadian version of V Chip If you live in Canada choose this option Unrated Program This setting allows the master user to determine whether they will allow unrated programs to be shown Unlocked All unrated programs are shown Locked All unrated programs are not available Page 29 has more information Lock Parental Controls Puts into effect settings made in the Parental Control menu A password is required Change Password Enter a new password to access Parental Controls You must know the prior password for it be accepted Time Menu The functions of the basic Time menu will depend on the options set by the Master user Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Time Displays the current time if the master user has set the time Sleep Timer Lets you select the amount of time in 15 minute increments you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off up to four hours A message is displayed as a warning before the TV turns off Select 00 00 to stop this function This feature won t work if TV Power in the master menu is set to On Always The default setting is 00 00 Wake Up Timer Displays a menu that lets you enter the time and channel you want your TV to turn to when it turns on Wake Up Time Lets you select the time you want the TV to turn itself on when the Wake Up Timer is set Wake Up Channel Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the Wake Up Timer
48. ons Volume buttons not adjusting volume Check to make sure volume isn t limited by the minimum maximum volume feature Go to page 11 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 15 for more information Device connected through the DSCI port isn t working with the TV Go to the Access and Power Options menu Make sure Min Stby Power is disabled to power the DSCI port Go to pages 13 and 31 for more information ANTENNA button doesn t switch to the digital tuner Digital channels must be present in the List amp Labels channel list in order to access Run the Auto Ch Search to find the available channels Go to page 16 for more information The Remote Control Doesn t Work gt gt Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote You might need to reset the remote remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button and replace the batteries Operation of certain remote control buttons might be restricted by master menu settings Maybe remote is in wrong configuration TV1 TV2 or TV3 for that TV Check the Remote Config settings in the Access and Power Options menu Problems with V Chip Parental Control The ratin
49. ons only when using the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT jack Cy PICTURE Go Back Picture Preset ji 4 gt Bright JD CHANNEL GUIDE CH 1 CH 2 CH3 CH 4 CH5 CH 6 CH7 CH 8 CH 9 CH 10 Select OK Page gt Press MENU to exit The Basic Menu System The basic menus are accessible through basic remote controls and the front panel Which menu items are available will depend on the restrictions set by the master user and the active input For instance if Basic Menu Access has been set to Disabled in the Access and Power Options menu the basic menus and many features will not be available Also except for some Parental Controls settings many of the changes made in the basic menu will revert back to their master menu settings the next time the TV is turned on Many of the basic menu items function exactly the same as their master menu counterparts See Chapter 1 for more details on the master menus Sound Menu Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Sound Type Choose Stereo Enhanced SAP or Mono If you connect to VID or the front jacks choose from Stereo or Left Stereo splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio Stereo or Mono is displayed in the Channel banner when chosen SAP Second Audio Program plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available This selection is displayed in the Channel banner when chosen
50. pparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable 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 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 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 conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See following example S ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE N EEI im mpy GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA T DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS N 810 NEC SECTIO 21 Jp pL GROUND CLAMPS E EROE EQUIP POWER SERVICE ai RONDIN ELECTRODE SYST NEC ART 250 PART H Table of Contents Important Information ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cccccessseeeeeeeeees 3 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup 008 5 Things to Consider Before You Connect 0000000008 5 Remote CONN CIOl Ss nncavasantcerasssetieannonreeieteroiantatneamiainteeaens 5 Protect Against Power Surges ccssssereerssserrenenseees 5 Protect Components from Overh
51. ren under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian Englis
52. rol the other TV simply repeat the process using the other 1 2 or 3 button Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Control ClonePRO Remote Buttons The ClonePRO can be used as a master remote First press ON to turn the remote on Some of the buttons only apply when using the ClonePRO to download or upload information to or from a TV Those buttons are described in Chapter 5 Note After 30 seconds of inactivity the remote will turn itself off Oready DSCI busy O Oready IR busyO Comm Legacy Decom Master Config Master RESET Returns the picture to the original settings and displays the Picture Presets choice list INFO Displays channel information Arrow buttons up down left right Use to move through the on screen menus When a menu isn t displayed the up and down arrows scan the channel list The left and right arrows decrease or increase the TV s volume unless Volume Hold is enabled Chapter 1 has more information on Volume Hold OK Press to select a menu item that is highlighted CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV MENU Displays the master main viewing menu ClonePRO 20 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the Menu System MAIN MENU Exit Sound Picture Channel Guide Parental Control Time FOR RVeS A Language amp CC K Ji SOUND Go Back Sound Type 4 gt Stereo Note The Sound menu is available for analog stati
53. s ee Or aaea TV PG Viw BV V V Lets you select which content ann you can block WG View themes to view for the selected On MeN alae SIEM v rating and whether the status of the content theme is Press OK to view block area win lS weane currently View V or Block B TV Y View Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating 1 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 2 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the Directed to Children 7 years and older rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block 3 Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Go back and press OK 4 Turn on V Chip active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu box has check mark for rating limits to take effect Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you can change some of the ratings back to View 1 Press the up or down arrow button to select the rating with a status of Block 2 Press OK to select View Chapter 4 27 Using the TV s Features Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes oo i aa You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by
54. s B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Visit the RCA website at www rca com television 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 TTE TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2006 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in USA TOCOM 16729080
55. sexual content Continues on next page Chapter 4 25 Using the TV s Features Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way USA V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be o PARENTAL CONTROL i viewed aa SCH To set TV programming limits Canada
56. ssible Choose Enabled or Disabled When the basic menu is disabled users cannot access menus through the basic remote or front panel TV Power This setting allows you to determine whether the TV can be turned on or off with the POWER button on the remote or the front panel Choose between On Always The TV is always on and cannot be turned off the Sleep Timer Schedule and Energy Saver settings are disabled Note When the DSCI Digital Serial Communications Interface port is used to turn the TV on and off the On Always setting is overridden Chapter 1 Switched The TV can be turned on or off Sleep Timer Schedule and Energy Saver can be enabled This is the default setting Energy Saver When enabled this feature turns the TV off after a specified period of inactivity no remote or front panel button presses You can toggle between Disabled 2 hour 1 hour and 30 minute settings Disabled is the default setting If TV Power is set to On Always Energy Saver settings are ignored A warning message will be displayed prior to the TV shutting off Front Panel This setting determines whether the front panel buttons are active able to be used to control the TV or not Note When Front Panel is set to Disabled the MENU button on the master remote turns on the TV Parental Controls This feature determines the amount of access basic users have to Parental Controls Blocking age based rating and content themes is described in Chapter
57. ter 4 Using the TV s Features 24 Channel IB ANVINON septs toile set sees cee cecng tweet eeeeceeeeteeeeeee 24 Parental Controls and V Chip cccsccesssessseeeeseeeeeneees 24 How V Chip Works ctocic wcarccaraiaearnntc mara acadudtouanncmacwuns 24 USA V Chip Rating System cccccccessssseeeeeeeeeeeees 25 Canadian English V Chip Rating System 00 25 Canadian French V Chip Rating System 0 26 USA V Chip TV Rating Limit cceecssssesseeeeeeeeees 26 Blocking Specific Content Themes c0ceeeee 28 Viewing Specific Content Themes cccccceccees 28 Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings csccceeee 29 V Chip Movie Rating Limit ccccccceeeeeeessseeeeeees 29 V Chip Exempt Program Block ccceeeeeeeeeeee esses 29 Front Panel LOCk sae sis iiaan te socosas tens cctaadatenncense ievecnenecoeuns 30 Creating A Password wccincscsceecasinstuvintostousdetrawbbewesncdeads 30 Chapter 5 Other Information 2 c00000 31 Using the CIONEPRO ccccceeessssssssseseeeeeeeseeeeeaseeseeneees 31 Modes Of operation cccccccssssseeeeeeseesseeeeeeeseneess 31 Bel Gl afore E preeernre een tnan erent Pree tna Sen erentn esr naner ney reee 31 PR INO CG E E EEE E A E E 32 Cloning a T eere E TEE 33 General Troubleshooting ccccccccssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeneees 33 Troubleshooting ccccceeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeseeeeeaaseeeeeeeeesse
58. the D mexUaly EXPS OIAIOUUG L S V and FV on your screen When you block a content theme for a particular Adult language rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well Sexual situations To block program content V Violence v Violence OO 1 Determine the content themes you want to block Fantasy Violence 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change its status to B In the example to the left you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V View 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V View 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change such as B under language L corresponding with T V 14 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change the status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs
59. the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables 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 Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Use Indirect Light Dont place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Connections amp Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA ANTENNA CABLE CABLE DIGITAL INPUT The graphic to the left shows DIGITAL INPUT these inputs Note You may experience a delay of several ANTENNA CABLE seconds before digital pictures appear both ANALOG INPUT AA O R L OJIA when you change channels This is normal Check with your local cable company for available content when you first turn on the digital signals and L MONO L AUDIO 4 VIDEO S VIDEO IN Receiving Digit
60. ton to begin the cloning process When it is complete Cloning Complete is displayed on screen 4 Take the ClonePRO to each subsequent TV and then in either DSCI or IR mode TEACH each TV monitoring the process on screen The settings learned by the ClonePRO remain indefinitely ready to TEACH the next TV until overwritten by a new LEARN operation The ClonePRO remote is capable of cloning the following items 1 Settings in the Main Menu Master 2 All analog channels located in the channel lists A B and C 3 Channel labels for channels 2 99 4 Up to 30 digital channels from the digital channel list Note The TEACH function should be performed in analog mode due to the interlaced bus traffic in digital mode General troubleshooting Problems with the DSCI mode e Make sure the TV is plugged into a live electrical outlet e Make sure the ClonePRO is plugged into the TV s DSCI port e The connecting cable should have at least 6 wires mapping 1 to 1 not flipped ClonePro remote isn t working e Check the battery Place a new 9V battery in the unit if the battery is old e Make sure the ClonePRO is pointed at the TV with a clear line of sight e If you are trying to TEACH make sure there is a valid memory stored in the ClonePRO Check by going into DSCI mode Status Chapter 5 33 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the Troubleshooting list
61. ts you control several time related functions Scroll to the feature you want to set Use the right arrow button to change the setting Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Time Displays the current time if the master user has set the time If allowed by the master user the basic user can set the time Press OK to toggle between am and pm Time Access The master user selects who is able to set and change the current time Basic Basic users are able access the current time information and can make changes Disabled If the master user has set the time the time information is available but cannot be changed Automatic Basic users are able to access the current time information but cannot make changes With this option if the master user doesn t set the time the TV software will try to acquire time information from broadcasts that provide it Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time Press the right arrow to add 15 minutes to the clock up to four hours Wake Up Timer Lets the master user set availability to this timer On or Off Note When the ClonePRO remote is used via the TV s DSCI Digital Serial Communications Interface port to turn the TV on and off Sleep Timer and Wake Up Timer settings are nonfunctional Wake Up Time Lets you select the time you want the TV to turn itself on when the Wake Up Timer is set Wake Up Channel Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the Wake Up
62. ve been set by the master user To set the time from the Main menu select Time If the current time has not been set use the arrow and number buttons on the remote control to set it 1 From the Main menu highlight Time and press OK 2 Time is highlighted To set the time use the number buttons to set the hour Press the right and left arrow button to add or subtract minutes The OK button changes am and pm Note The Wake Up Timer and Wake Up Time options are unavailable unless Time has been set The ClonePRO If several TVs need to be programmed with the same menu settings an optional ClonePRO remote can be used to copy all of the menu settings from one TV into other TVs to reduce installation time Information can be both downloaded to and uploaded from the ClonePRO using the DSCI port on the TV s back panel or using the IR sensor A ClonePRO can be obtained from your RCA commercial distributor Chapter 2 has information about this remote see page 20 If you want to set other menu options before using the ClonePRO continue on in this chapter You can use the ClonePRO at any time Connections amp Setup ENE RSE Understanding the Menus lt e This television displays two levels of menus master and basic K Sound e rt Master Menus dD Access and Power Options The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master remote R130K2 a Parental Control This menu shows all menu options The person who chooses the s

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