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RCA J32L637 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. 14 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 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 busyO Oready IR busyO Comm Master Decom Master Legacy Config RESET This button has no functionality with this product INFO Displays channel Arrow buttons up down left information 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 MENU Displays the master main you to TV viewing a POWER ON OFF ClonePRO Chapter 2 15 Chapter 3 Using the Menu System Q a ound Picture Access and Power options Parental Control Time Setup Go back Sound type Mono Bass SSS Balance e Dynamic Bass Of Auto Volume Level m Internal speakers a Audio output Fixed Volume hol
2. 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 button 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 ClonePRO 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 29 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems TV won t turn on Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else T
3. Volume hold vas Advanced settings Connections and Setup Using Master and Basic Menus Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the functions of your TV Press MENU on the remote master remote for master menu basic re mote for basic menu or on the front panel basic menu to bring up the Main menu To select a menu item e Navigate with the arrows and then select OK e Navigate with the arrows and then select with the right arrow button unless it s a choice list 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 amp Power Options menu to Disabled For information on basic menu op tions go to Chapter 3 Sound Menu Initial Volume Sets the TV s volume to the specified level every time it is turned on Note When the DSCI Digital Serial Communications Interface port is used to turn the TV on and off Initial Volume settings are nonfunctional Minimum Volume Re scales the volume control slider so that the far left position is always the minimum allowable volume but not necessarily the
4. CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive your cable channels What You Need to Know 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 When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set the options for using an analog signal source To complete a channel search now go to page 7 When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Analog Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Analog Input look for A at the bottom of your channel banner Go to page 19 for more information Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Rear Jack Panel REAR PANEL Hospital Pendant COMPONENT IN 1 SEN 1 VGA Price Pece Y R ANTENNA This specialized remote control is recognized for use in atient beds It is used t nnect to a pillow speaker nurse E gt 6 0060 ee patient beds It is used to connect to a pillow speaker nurse call system or other device to supply speaker level audio or COMPONENT IN 2 AUDIG2 AUDIO GUT VIDEO f DIGITAL accept remote control commands The connector is a 3 wire Pr Gr Pb Cb Y our ANTENNA HDMI DVI phone jack Some are simple having one button operation Q Q Q 6 O 5 S of the TV others have enhanced capability for greater control SIDE PANEL Specific models and r
5. LCD Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again aM M ail Important Information 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 h 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall 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 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 borde
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7. TV s screen is blank or appears like snow You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Channel List menu Go to page 30 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you ve connected a signal to both ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for each sub channel of that digital channel 26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Other Information Using the ClonePRO Modes of operation ready DSU buy The ClonePRO operates from one of two modes Oready IR busyO DSCI Connect a DSCI cable to the ClonePRO 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 mode The corresponding ready light indicates the mode of operation and the corresponding busy light indicates activity in this mode Factory 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 CLEAR Digital Serial Communications Interface port via a cable Gincluded e Any standard no flip 1 to 1 8 conductor computer networking LEARN POWER TEACH cable may be used T
8. When On Always is being used KidPass is unavailable When the DSCI Digital Serial Communications Interface port is used to turn the TV on and off the On Always setting is overridden 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 Setting When enabled this feature turns the TV off after a specified period of inac tivity 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 Parental Control This feature determines the amount of access basic users have to Parental Con trols Blocking age based rating and content themes is described in Chapter 3 Choose between Basic amp Pwd 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 pass word Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password NoBasic Parental Control does not appear on the basic Main menu Basi
9. a regular video cable to the side jacks at the same time Chapter 1 13 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 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 TV s features GO BACK O Master Remotes 6 6 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 ESSES Basic Remotes OOS CLEAR The basic remote control R130K1 is used by the viewer for basic operating functions It O is designed so that the viewer cannot alter certain master remote specified features The Eoo Sleep Closed Captioning and Channel Guide features can be accessed directly with remote buttons RGA COMMERCIAL ClonePRO R130K1 The ClonePRO has main operating buttons that function the same as the master remote Basic Remote R130K1 Additional Remote Buttons R130K2 MENU MASTER Brings up the master menu screen This is different from the basic user menu screen RESET MASTER This button has no functionality with this product RESET button MENU button MASTER COMMERCIAL R130K2 Master Remote R130K2
10. by someone like a young child The remote still tunes to any channel If you re using this to keep children from changing channels remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the front panel block will not take effect Chapter 4 23 Using the TV s Features Lock Time Menu Turn this option on to lock the Time menu so that the time settings can t be changed by someone like a young child Press OK to place a check mark in the box to lock the Time menu When you access the Time menu you ll need to enter a password to view the channel eben i Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs Go back The Unrated Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed Unrated TV Unlock Par Controls Front panel lock g programs may include news sports political religious local and Unrated Exempt Prg weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and USA V Chip E programs without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and SL ae all a Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E Par Control access Rating region View All unrated programs are available Lock All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect Press the down
11. if the TV is locked 2 Chapter 4 A Movie ratings Go back NR v 9 a errrn NC 17 Go back Unlock Par Controls Unrated Exempt Prg USA V Chip bat Canada V Chip Par Control access Rating region Using the TV s Features V Chip Movie Rating Limit 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 TV s Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental control 3 Select US V Chip 4 Select Movie ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian ratings Block Channels Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select channel option Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to Block then press the down arrow button Press OK to place a check mark in the Lock channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked Block Digital Channels Turn this option on to block all digital channels Press OK to place a check mark in the Block all dig channels box to lock all channels When you tune to a digital channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked Front Panel Block Select this option to lock disable or unlock enable the TV s front panel buttons so that they can t be used
12. on line at www tca com television 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 e 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 ORIN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY 36 Chapter 5 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 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 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
13. s Features Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars If the analog format type is zoom or panning use the up or down arrow button to make adjustments to the picture and or eliminate the bars Listed below are the different formats available and what they look like s 4 if Sg l el 4 3 available for analog video may 16 9 zoom available for analog video Horizontal stretch may be available be available for digital video may be available for digital video only for digital video The following formats are only available for analog video 14 9 zoom 16 9 Cinerama 16 9 panning Chapter 4 25 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 6 for more information Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this m
14. 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 United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a dry cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the TV or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Never use cleaning agents they will damage the TV Chapter 5 37 Fae As an ENERGY STAR Partner TTE Technology Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency WARNI ENERGY STAR and The ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks PARTNER FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia
15. unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake up timer might have been activated Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e Press the ANTENNA button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Sound menu to choose mono sound Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder e Check to make sure volume isn t limited by the maximum volume feature Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly e Switch the Automatic format feature off e Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e If you are tuned to the HDMI DVI input and you re receiving Unusable Signal message on screen press the INFO button on the remote If Acquiring Channel ap
16. when using the DVI jack The right audio connector is usually red Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup HOSPITAL PENDANT This specialized remote control is recognized for use in patient beds It is used to connect to a pillow speaker nurse call system or other device to supply speaker level audio or accept remote control commands The connector is a 3 wire phone jack Some are simple having one button operation of the TV others have enhanced capability for greater control Specific models and requirements depend on what other devices are in the hospital room for example nurse call systems See your distributor for more information MONITOR OUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Digital or Analog Input excluding copy protected programs and component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording VGA Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable VGA AUDIO Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the VGA jack Use a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a PC to your TV Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the
17. EACH e No battery is required in this mode ClonePRO e If the unit is already in IR mode press OFF to speed the transition to 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 This button has no functionality with this product LEARN Begins the process of learning the settings from a TV that has been 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 Continues on next page Chapter 5 27 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 ove
18. Go to page 24 for more explanation of screen formats A 10 CBS Look for the A at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re on the Analog Input e Remember If you have a digital signal connected to your ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT then look for a D at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re tuned to the Digital input Press the ANTENNA button if the D isn t appearing Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or source device is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Go to page 24 for more explanation of screen formats D 10 1 CBS aa ae aaa Changing Channels e Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and sub channels First tune to the Digital Input by pressing the ANTENNA button and look for a D at the bottom of the screen To tune to a digital channel with a sub channel enter the primary channel number then press the right arrow button Enter the sub channel number and press OK e Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune Chapter 1 11 Co
19. Status o a SEY 5 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK Tee view B gt 6 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for TV PG View i ey S Vinw rating limits to take effect Lg oe jd Note If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the EG ae Pant Pe rere Parental control menu enter a new password ith thi ti S 4 Sue To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Chapter 4 21 Using the TV s Features Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes a You can block programs based on their content Content is represented Sexually Explicit dialogue by the D L S Vand FV on your screen When you block a content L Adult language theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content V Viol 1 Determine the content themes you want to block FV 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 KAA 4 Press the OK button to change its status to lock In the example to Go back the left you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The SEIS Ie SY language for TV MA is blocked as well Tv 14 View B
20. Use soft or indirect lighting Remote Control You will need a master remote or ClonePRO to set up the TV Contact your RCA Commercial Distributor to purchase these Check Supplied Parts Check that the following parts were packed with your product 10 O08 Q 2 0 0 0 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping Remote Control and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon Part R130K1 Power cord ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 5 Connections and Setup ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT V antennacase Get the Picture DIGITAL INPUT The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture also known Coaxial cable TEN Outdoor or Indoor antenna Coaxial cable TEN Outdoor or Indoor antenna as the 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 CABLE DIGITAL INPUT See the graphic to the left for these locations Getting Digital Channels What You Need A Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If not go to step B If so plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to re
21. 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 Chapter 3 17 Using the Menu System Language amp CC Menu fi Go Back Takes you to the previous menu Go back CC setting On always Language Displays your preferred language for the menus Select English Francais French or Espa ol Spanish Digital CC type Service 1 Digital CC preset Custom CC Display Use the CC button on the remote to choose whether closed Digital CC style captioning information is shown on the screen CC Mode When CC Display is turned on displays the CC mode CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 T1 T2 T3 or T4 18 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Analog Channel Banner SAP CC Commercial skip 0 30 Stereo Thur 09 29 05 A 10 CBS analog D 10 1 CBS digital 4 3 or 16 9 format Zzz 00 25 06 05 pm Digital Channel Banner The current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip SKIP timer Stereo appeats when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo Mono appears when the current
22. ainst 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 English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of v
23. apping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna Are there other ways to view High Definition HD video Besides using an off air antenna as mentioned above you can also use a set top box to receive digital video Contact your cable company to purchase digital cable and have them connect the box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best way How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the bottom left corner of the screen An A is displayed for an analog channel A D is displayed for a digital channel Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars The format changes as you press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW buttons and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on screen formats go to page 24 Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your
24. arrow button to highlight Unrated Exempt Then press the right arrow button to toggle between View and Lock Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls These features can be found in other menus Calendar Use the calendar feature to display the current month and year just like a calendar The current month and year is displayed if you ve set it correctly in the Date option in the Time menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote Highlight Time and press OK 2 Highlight Calendar and press OK 3 To display a different month and year highlight the selection and press the left or right arrow button to make a change Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV Press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW buttons and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen 24 Chapter 4 Using the TV
25. c users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password If Parental Controls is set to NoBasic 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 10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Min Stdby Power When enabled keeps power consumption levels compliant with Energy Star standards The TV is shipped with this enabled Legacy Mode When turned on allows the TV to work with earlier DSCI versions Off is the default setting Info Menu Allows the master user to determine whether the Channel Banner is displayed when the INFO button is pressed on the remote Page 24 shows this display Hospital Mode When turned on allows the TV to function with the hospital pendant remote For more information about this remote go to page 24 Note When Remote Config and Front Panel are set to Disabled the MENU button on the master remote turns on the TV What To Expect Watching TV e Remember If you have an analog signal connected to your ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT then look for an A at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re tuned to the Analog input Press the ANTENNA button if the A isn t appearing Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays these channels in a 16 9 format Press the LEFT RIGHT ARROW button to view the different formats available
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27. ceive free off air local digital channels Do you have a set top box If not go to Getting Regular Analog Channels If so you need to call your cable company or satellite service provider They ll use special cables to allow you to view digital channels To view your regular channels go to Getting Regular Analog Channels Step B What You Need To Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the 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 When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set the options for using a digital signal source To complete a channel search now go to page 7 When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Digital Input look for D at the bottom of your channel banner Go to page 11 for more information Getting Regular Analog Channels What You Need Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If not go to step B If so plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive free off air local analog channels Do you have cable If so plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA
28. channel is broadcasting in mono Current date The A means it s an analog channel The channel and program you re currently viewing are displayed The D means it s a digital channel The channel sub channel Gf available and program you re currently viewing are displayed Current screen format If there are black bars on screen you might be able to get rid of them by pressing the LEFT RIGHT ARROW buttons on the remote Go to page 25 for more information on screen formats Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set Current time Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 Using the TV s Features USA V Chip Go back Movie ratings ae A Parental controls Go back Unlock Par Controls Front panel lock a Unrated Exempt Prg USA V Chip Canada V Chip Par Control access Rating region Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V Chip and Canada V Chip menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to lock TV programs and movies TV programs can be locked by age based ratings such as TV MA which is explained on page 21 If available TV programs can also be locked by content such as adult language L This is explained on page 22 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained on page 23 Once you lock programs you can unlock programs by entering a password By default the so
29. d Advanced settings 6 gt Go back Picture preset Vibrant Color Contrast Sharpness _ Tint S Color warmth Normal Noise reduction Medium Film mode Advanced Automatic format a q Go back Remote config TRA TV power On always Energy saver Disabled Front panel Enabled Parental controls Basic Min standby power Enabled Legacy mode aw Info menu O Hospital mode a 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 Plays the sound in Mono only Mono is displayed in the Channel banner 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 Th
30. e default setting is Natural Access and Power Options Menu The Access amp Power Options Control Panel allows the Master level user to set the remote configuration the basic menu access the front panel the TV power setting the energy saver setting and parental control access To prevent a complete lockout of system functions if the remote is disabled and the front panel controls are locked out the MENU button on the Master remote will never be disabled 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Go back Unlock Par Controls Front panel lock a U nrated Exempt Prg USA V Chip Canada V Chip Par Control access Rating region Go back Time 07 30 pm Sleep timer 00 45 Wake up timer a Wake up time 06 00 am Wake up channel 13 Schedule 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 Note The Time Configuration menu allows the master user to make changes to the master menu regarding time Chapter 1 has more details Using the Menu System 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 set
31. e CMP1 video inputs The left audio connector is usually white e CMP1RAUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs The right audio connector is usually red e CMP2 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Component Video Same as described for CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr and CMP1 Audio above Make sure you connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 L and R AUDIO jacks DSCI PORT This port is used 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 accor dance with the digital instructions received For more information on its connection and operation please contact your distributor or the supplier of the interactive system HDMI DVI Input Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output e HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices e LAUDIO used for DVI only Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack The left audio connector is usually white e RAUDIO used for DVI only Provides right audio connection
32. e 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 Chapter 1 7 Connections and Setup Set the Time The current time options might not be available to the basic user depending on how they ve been set by the master user The Time Configuration menu isn t available in the basic menu To set the time from the Main menu select Time then Time Config If the current time has not been set use the arrow and number buttons on the remote control to make changes 1 From the Main menu highlight Time and press OK 2 Time Config is highlighted Press the right arrow to enter the menu 3 Time is highlighted To set the time press the right and left arrow button to add or subtract minutes Use the number buttons to set the hour The OK button changes am and pm The ClonePRO If several TVs need to be programmed with the same menu settings an stats Contis ister optional ClonePRO remote can be used to copy all of the menu settings nani A 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 zZ can be obtained from your RCA commercial distributor Chapter 2 has in TO mA formation about this remote see page 15 If you want to set other menu Con oj options b
33. eagecneeeestiie 36 Care and Clearing csecccesecesseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeea 37 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User s Guide Protect Devices from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack devices e If you place devices in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place devices above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle 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 Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen
34. ecording devices A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your TV Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals No sound picture okay Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound If using S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the device s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R Audio Input jacks The sound settings may not be set correctly The internal speakers might be turned off Blank screen Check your connections If you used yellow red and white cables to connect make sure they re connected to the yellow red and white jacks on the side of the TV not to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of the TV If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a device connected to the TV ike a DVD press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel Press the ANTENNA button Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on Try another channel 30 Chapter 5 Other Information Buttons don t work e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off
35. efore using the ClonePRO continue on in this chapter You can ClonePRO use the ClonePRO at any time Understanding the Menus This television displays two levels of menus master and basic Master Menus The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master remote R130K2 This menu shows all menu options The person who chooses the settings available to the basic end user is called the Sound master user Picture Access and Power options Parental Control Basic Menus Time The basic menus are accessible by pressing MENU on a basic remote Setup 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 amp Power Options menu For more informa tion on the effects of master user choices on the basic menu and basic user functionality continue on in 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 8 Chapter 1 E TV ratings Go back Status TV MA T 14 View TV PG View ro U Peir er rejs z G View TV Y7 View a TV Y View Go back Sound type Stereo Bass Balance Dynamic Bass Off Auto Volume Level Internal speakers a Audio output Fixed
36. equirements depend on what other AUDIO devices are in the hospital room for example nurse call R IN VIDEO S VIDEO HEADPHONE en fp IN systems See your distributor for more information PENDANT DSCI PORT E Start up Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert two fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the front of the TV or ONeOFF on the remote control Place All Available Channels Into Memory 1 To go to the Setup menu with the master remote CRK17TD1 press MENU then select Setup In this menu you ll be able to set your Signal Type Next go to Auto Channel Search the TV will search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system 2 Select which channel list you d 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 activ
37. ere items are located within the 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 A Go back Status D E s Vv FY Rating Field ERAS w we ie g TV 14 view 2 w Content Themes Lets you select TV PG View w i y S View Lists the content themes from a list of age TV Y7 View s TV Y View you can block or view based ratings you can block or view Press OK to View Blogk programs with this rating Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked Ww or locked Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings US V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level Parental Guidance Suggested General Audience 1 Choose Parental control from the Main Menu If Parental controls have previously been locked you must enter your password TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older wa 2 Highlight and select US V Chip Then select TV ratings A caren 3 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 3 4 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status eee for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block o ac
38. esneciance 23 Blocking Digital Channels ceescceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 23 Front Panel Lock tisoei inarrosi n naaa 23 Lock TIME MEN Usyan tenpe RRi 24 Locking Unrated Exempt Programs 24 Future Rating ReGQiON cccescceeesceteeeeeeseeeeeneeees 24 Additional Features cccccccsssssssssssseeeeeeneeeeeeeseseeseeeees 24 Calenda o ereet araia idan atta avditigess 24 Screen Formats cesceeeeesseeeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaaeeas 24 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQS sssscssssessseeeeseees 26 Using the ClonePRO 0 ccsscceseseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeseeeenseees 27 Modes of Operation cccccceeceeeeeeeereeeteeeeeeeeneesenees 27 DSC MOA Eiis aeria aa gi eee 27 IR MOQ Scipione a ep aea raap errr eSEE 28 GCIOMING lt a TV ssceciecsrscasetivececiitent deserts aa RE ee 29 General troubleshooting ccccceeeecceeeeteetesneeeteaees 29 Troubleshooting cccceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeneeneess 30 Mounting Your TV to the Wall csccssseeesseeeeseeeeeeeees 32 V Chip Rating Explanations cccssccesecceeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeee 33 US V Chip Rating SySteM ecceeceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeneeeeees 33 Canadian English V Chip Rating System n 33 Canadian French V Chip Rating System 08 34 PROTO CUMING essen sice ccstestesceesesnnceasceetesnceetactvccasenedsetisessteceenes 35 Limited Warranty issicc ccsccccsseccestcceesteneeseeeseneticesse
39. front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the TV Main menu VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL lt Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH v Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off Right Side Input Jacks when facing back of TV L MONO and RAUDIO Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO Input VIDEO Input Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player To access a device connected to the VIDEO jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until VID appears at the bottom of the screen S VIDEO Input Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another device Make sure you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV To access a device connected to the VIDEO jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until S VID appears at the bottom of the screen Note Do not connect an S Video and
40. ftware inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock V Chip see below Note Parental control settings are not available for HDMI or CMP1 or 2 inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada 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 locked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is locked Change channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls 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 an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated Go to page 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Lock will take effect If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password Chapter 4 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of wh
41. he front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box No picture no sound but TV is on You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view If you re trying to view a connected device press INPUT until the picture from that device appears or press ANTENNA to watch TV Maybe the Signal source option is set incorrectly The channel might be blank change channels If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the ANALOG or DIGITAL INPUT jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor If you re getting a black and white picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your TV three yellow video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV If you re getting no picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cable connected to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of your TV These jacks are used to connect r
42. hip 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 34 Chapter 5 Go back Other Information Autotuning Note Autotuning is not available with your remote You must purchase a compatible RCA universal remote to use the Language English Weak signal display Mute amp blank autotuning feature Auto ch search E List amp
43. iolence 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 Continues on next page Chapter 5 33 Other Information G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages group
44. l 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 guar antee 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 TOCOM 16699170
45. labels Channel selection Channel guide Autotuning Closed caption Go back Set VCR The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have each device 3 03 connected to your TV When you set up autotuning you re telling the TV Set DVD CMP1 what channel input to tune to when you press the corresponding button Set SAT CABLE HDMI on the remote control 1 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears 2 Highlight Channel setup and press OK on your remote control 3 Highlight Autotuning and press OK Choose which device button you would like to set Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV and press OK You can select from the following inputs or channels N A Choose this if you don t have this particular device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automa
46. 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 neces sarily the maximum possible volume Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Access and Power Options Menu The Access and Power Options menu allows the master user to specify which features and func tions 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 Config Configuration This feature allows the master user to determine which TVs the remote operates Choose from TV1 TV2 TV3 TV1G2 TV1G3 TV2G3 All or Disabled The default setting is All If Disabled is chosen the TV will not respond to the basic remote except when MENU from the master remote has been pressed Note Although the TV supports TV3 the master remote cannot be programmed for it Basic Menus This setting allows you to determine whether the TV s basic menus are acces sible 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 Notes
47. mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically 4 means M4 type screws need to be used For models J32L637 purchase a VESA MIS F 400 200 6 400 200 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically NX 6 means M6 type screws need to be used Remove the screws from the four holesion 1 You need to remove the base first before attaching the wall mount each side of the TV s base A Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft yet strong enough to hold the TV B Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the four holes on each side of the TV s base as the arrows indicate on the base 2 Make sure all cables are already connected to the TV 3 Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall 32 Chapter 5 Other Information V Chip Rating Explanations US 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 children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned ag
48. nnections and Setup Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV There are several ways to connect devices ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable or cable box ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna digital cable or digital cable box AUDIO Use the Audio Out jacks when using the MONITOR OUTPUT Video jack or use these jacks by themselves to connect an audio receiver to the TV for enhanced sound quality If you use these jacks to receive your sound you don t need to connect the speakers supplied with the TV Make sure you set the Audio output correctly in the Advanced Settings Sound menu Go to page 28 for more information e L Audio Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white e R Audio Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player e CMP1Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade or component video cables for the connection When using CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R AUDIO jacks e CMP1 LAUDIO Provides left audio connection when using th
49. our remote select Parental control select Lock Parental Controls don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password turn the TV off Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating What Else Canl Do gt If you ve 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 for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution The wall mount must bear a minimum of five times the TV s net weight without causing damage To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount For model J26L637 purchase a VESA MIS F 400 200 4 400 200 means the
50. our television or b replace your television e At our option the replacement parts or replacement television provided under the warranty may be new or refurbished What your warranty does not covet e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by TTE Technology Inc e Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer How you get service e Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer visit www rca com television look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 951 9582 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register
51. pears in the channel banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI DVI input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in If problems persist try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e If you have black bars on each side of your picture the device you connected might have a switch or a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 1080i e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI DVI input Chapter 5 31 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices Problems with V Chip Parental Control The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on y
52. 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 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Table of Contents Important Information escceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You CONMECE scceceeteeeeeeees 5 Protect Against Power SUIGES ccceeseeeeeseeeteeteeeee 5 Protect Components from Overheating 00 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio INt MPERONCO sesia dain ia iaiia tie 5 Use Indirect Light ccceccceeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeeeeeeeeesaes 5 Remote Control eiscciesssieteespavieciveveesnerpiececkhacped 5 Check Supplied Pants coi cicd
53. rs 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 television 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 so f a 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 apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do no
54. rwrites 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 connection 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
55. s 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 behaviour 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 sexual content Canadian French V C
56. 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 do not need to reboot Note Pressing TEACH overwrites any settings already in the TV e A TV must be turned on before being taught in IR mode e After successful teaching the TV turns off and turns on with the new settings e 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 e 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 28 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 amp Power options etc Go to Chapter 1 for more infor mation on setting up the TV When you have finished setting up the TV you can use it as your example TV
57. t 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 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 apparatus 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
58. tically tune to the correct channel input when you re using this device Channel 3 or 4 Device is connected to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG or DIGITAL INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 3 4 switch is set to Channel 3 VID or SVID Video or S Video Input Device is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front VIDEO or S VIDEO input channel when you press the corresponding device button CMP1 or CMP2 Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Y Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel CMP1 or CMP2 when you press the corresponding device button HDMI Device is connected to the HDMI DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the HDMI input channel when you press the corresponding device button Chapter 5 35 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor What we will do within one year e At our option either a pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges plus replacements parts to repair y
59. tings 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 Exempt Prg Program This setting allows the master user to determine whether they will allow unrated exempt programs to be shown Unlocked All unrated programs are shown Locked All unrated programs are not available Page 24 has more information KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV Note The time must be set for KidPass to function Lock Par Parental Controls Puts into effect settings made in the Parental Control menu A password is required Note Parental Control Access is the master menu that controls which menus are available to the basic end user Chapter 1 has more details 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
60. w Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes Tits Va T Fa or age based ratings Tv Y7 View a You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to TEY Ken take effect To view content theme after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note that if you unlock the language corresponding Press OK to View Biock programs with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings et If you receive Canadian programs you can llock Canadian English and 18 a French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you a a automatically block the higher rated programs as well PG ix To block Canadian English and French program ratings c w 1 Select Canada V Chip from the Parental control menu Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK 2 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 change 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to Go back the one you selected change to block 18 cae Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to block then G w press the down arrow button Press OK to place a check mark in the 8 w Lock channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel

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