RCA F25339 manual

T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................ 4 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 4 Protect Components from Overheating .............................[...]

T able of Contents 2 Chapter 4: Using the Menu System How to Use the Different T ypes of Menus and Control Panels ................................. 30 Menus ....................................................................................................................... 30 Control Panels .......................................................[...]

Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections & Setup 3 Chapter 1 Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • The Front of Y our TV • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • T urn on the TV • Complete [...]

4 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • T urn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the[...]

Chapter 1 5 Connections & Setup Coaxial cable TV VCR TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed T itle 1 Coaxial TV + VCR page 6 2 Coaxial TV Only page 7 TV VCR Satellite 4 Coaxial TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver pages 8-9 Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV . Please use the following chart to determine which co[...]

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna TV VCR 2 1 TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). 2. Connect[...]

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA From Cable or Antenna 1 TV TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV . Go to page 11[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup CH3 CH4 SA TELLITE RECEIVER S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA From Cable or Antenna Satellite Signal TV VCR Satellite 2B 2A 1B 1A[...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT). B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Front of Y our TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’ s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. CH Scans down through the current channel list[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Use the CHAN ^/v and VOL +/ – buttons to move through the menu system. Use the MENU button to select items. Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Rem[...]

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’ s features to work properly . In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer , and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV , the setup screens appear[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Programmed It • Code List 13 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol S T OP P AUSE P AUSE P TV ON OFF DVD PLA Y A Y A SOU N D GO B ACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SK I P MU T E INF O M EN U C LE AR GU ID E A NTENN A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INP UT V CR1 L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote cont[...]

Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p T o turn off all the RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components that are connected to the TV , press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN products. PLA Y If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player , plays the disc or videotape. RECORD If the remote is in VCR mode, p[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 16 Chapter 2 Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you pr ogram the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. STOP TV ON OFF AUX DVD SA T CABLE PLA Y REVERSE C H + C H - V O L V O L VCR1 VCR2 Ti p T o stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and h[...]

Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p The buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’ s menu system. Using Dir ect Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 7. 3. Press and hol[...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Codes Program to VCR1, VCR2, AUX buttons Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................................. 2027 Aiwa ...[...]

Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • The Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V -Chip 19 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only .[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 20 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY 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). 12:01 Displays the current time. The lock is displa[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 21 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Exit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Parental Controls and V -Chip The Paren[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 22 Chapter 3 How V -Chip W orks When turned “ on, ” the V -Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software 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 c[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 23 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Exit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 24 Chapter 3 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV -G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV -G, TV -Y7, and TV -Y), then you need to block ou[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 25 - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View DL S VF V V B VV ^ RATING STATUS TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View DL S VF V BVV VB V V VB V V V Press ^/v to block programs with this content for this rating. Rating field Rating status field Content status fields [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 26 Chapter 3 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. T o access the V-CHIP MOVIE RA TING LIMIT menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2.[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 27 V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status NC-17 View ^ RATING STATUS NR Block X Block NC-17 View R Block PG-13 Block PG View G View Press ^/v to block programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit. Rating field Rating status field V iewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of cha[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV ’ s front panel. The remote still tunes to an[...]

Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different T ypes of Menus and Control Panels • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • T ime Menu 29 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only .[...]

30 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system. If you ’ re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you ’ re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again. How to Use the Different T ypes of Menus and Control Panels The TV ’ s menu system has[...]

Chapter 4 31 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. T o use a Slider in a menu: 1. Press the CHAN or CHAN^ button to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to adjust the indicator line on the slider . Numeric Entry A numeric entry c[...]

32 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Audio Menu Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV ’ s volume to its minimum level. Press MENU again to restore the volume. T one Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV ’ s treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the[...]

Chapter 4 33 Using the TV ’ s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Control 7 Setup 0 Exit PICTURE QUALITY 1 Basic Picture Controls 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 0 Exit TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Control 7 Setup 0 Exit SCREEN 1 Close[...]

34 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are appli[...]

Chapter 4 35 Using the TV ’ s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Exit TIME 1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule 3 Set Time 0 Exit TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Exit CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Lab[...]

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Changing Entertainment. Again. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Warranty • Index 37 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only .[...]

Other Information 38 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won ’ t turn on • Press the POWER button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “ live ” by plugging [...]

Chapter 5 39 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn ’ t aimed directly at the TV . • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly . Put new batteries in the remote. • Y [...]

Other Information 40 Chapter 5 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • T wo years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begi[...]

Chapter 5 41 Other Information Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONLY W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON M[...]

Other Information 42 Chapter 5 Index A Advanced connections 9 Age-Based Ratings 22 ANTENNA Button 14 Arrow buttons 14 Audio Menu 32 Processor 32 Auto Channel Search 12, 35 Color 33 Automatic code search 16 AUX (auxiliary) button 14 B Basic connections 6, 7 Picture Controls 33 Batteries for the remote 11 Black Level 33 Block Age-Based Ratings 24 Cha[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 43 U UHF/VHF Antenna 35 Unlock, Parental controls 28 V V-Chip 21 Age-Based Ratings 22 Blocking Movies 26 Content Themes 22 VCR, connecting 6 VCR1/VCR2 buttons 15 VOL up/down buttons 15 W W arranty 40[...]

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