RCA J32F635 manual

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C AUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . Caution: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol i[...]

3 T able of Contents 15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides[...]

4 T able of Contents Important Information .................................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup .......................5 Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ......................... 5 Protect Against Power [...]

Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all ant[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 DSCI Port TV ANT DSCI Port TV ANT Explanation of Jacks and Cables This manual covers TV models that have different back panels. Match the back panel of your TV to one of the back panels shown. This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 VIDEO 2 (Model J32F635 only) VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y , Pb, Pr INPUTS Let you connect a second component video source, such as a DVD player . • Y , Pb, Pr Provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using Y , Pb,[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 The Fr ont of Y our TV Fr ont Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an s-video and a headphone jack. These jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side. T o access the component you connected to the front of the TV , press the INPUT button on your r emo[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Place All A vailable Channels Into Memory 1. T o 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 T ype. Next go to Auto Channel Sear ch, the TV will search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system.[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 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 (CRK17TD1). This menu shows all menu options. The person who chooses the settings available to the basic end user is called the “master user[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Sound Menu Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. Sound T ype Y ou'll have different options depending on which jacks you use and what connections have been made. Choose from Mono, Ster eo, Enhanced, SAP , and LEFT . [...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Pictur e Menu The Pictur e menu items allow you to adjust the appearance of on-screen images for each video input source. Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. Picture Pr eset Choose between Soft, Natural, Bright or Perso[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 On Always The TV is always on and cannot be turned of f; the Sleep Timer , Schedule and Energy Saver settings are disabled. Notes: 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 overrid[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Go Back USA V-Chip ... Canada V-Chip ... Unrated/Exempt Prg. KidPass ... Front Panel Lock Lock Par. Controls ... Par. Control Access ... PARENTAL CONTROL Par ental Control This menu shows all Parental Control menu options. As the master user , you choose which options are available to the basic end user . Scroll[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Time Menu This control panel lets you control several time-related functions. Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. T ime Config. T akes you to the Time Configuration menu. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. T ime[...]

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 Setup Menu Use this menu for choosing options to get you started watching TV . Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus. Signal T ype Displays a choice list to c[...]

Chapter 2 17 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. T ypes of Remote Controls All of the remote controls mentioned here, in addition to other remotes and accessories, are available from your RCA distributor . The accessory page at the back of this user's guide lists items. Descriptions of the remote buttons [...]

18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol INFO MENU GUIDE CLEAR VOL CHAN MUTE INPUT RESET GO BACK OK SLEEP CCPOWER SYSTEM M A S T E R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP (Commercial Skip- CRK17TC1) Press once before changing the channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Each subsequent press adds 30 seconds to the skip time. [...]

Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button In addition to a cable or antenna signal, you might have VCR, DVD etc. or other signals coming in to your TV (not all inputs are available on all models). Use the INPUT button to select the desired signal source. 1. Make sure that the component you want to view is turned on. 2. Press INP[...]

20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol RESET Returns the picture to the original settings and displays the Picture Presets choice list. Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Use to move through the on-screen menus. When a menu isn’t displayed, the up and down arrows scan the channel list. The left and right arrows decrease or increase the TV’s [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3 21 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[...]

22 Chapter 3 Using the Menu System Par ental Contr ol Menu The basic Par ental Contr ol 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. T o set movie and TV ratings, content themes, etc., go to Chapter 4. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. USA V-Chi[...]

Chapter 3 23 Using the Menu System Language & CC Menu Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. Language Displays your preferred language for the menus. Select English, Français (French) or Español (Spanish). CC Display Use the CC button on the remote to choose whether closed captioning information is shown on the screen. CC Mode When CC Displ[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 24 Chapter 4 Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or 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 botto[...]

Chapter 4 25 Using the TV’ s Featur es USA V -Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Onl y) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for childr en 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 (P arents Stro[...]

26 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayal[...]

Chapter 4 27 Using the TV’ s Featur es Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV -MA Mature Audience Only TV -14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV -PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV -G General Audience TV -Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV -Y All Children Go Back TV -MA TV -14 TV -PG TV-G TV -Y7 TV-Y TV RA TING LIMIT Press OK to view/block prog. w[...]

28 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular r[...]

Chapter 4 29 Using the TV’ s Featur es Blocking Canadian V -Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well. T o block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1. Select Canada V-Chip fr[...]

30 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Featur es KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV . T o set KidPass: 1. Select Par ental Contr ol from the main menu. 2. Select KidPass (the KIDP ASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted). Note: If you can’t select KidPass, you n[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 5 31 Other Information Chapter 5: Other Information Modes of operation The ClonePRO operates from one of two modes: 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 us[...]

32 Chapter 5 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[...]

Chapter 5 33 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 & Power options, etc. Go to Chapter 1 for more information on setting up the TV . When you have finished setting up the TV , you can use it as your example TV . 1. Connec[...]

34 Chapter 5 Other Information T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your location for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to [...]

Chapter 5 35 Other Information Noisy stereo r eception • The station might be weak. Change the Sound Type in the Sound menu from stereo to mono. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the master Setup menu. Go to Chapter 1 for more information. • The channel might [...]

36 Chapter 5 Other Information Menu Problems • Menu access may be blocked by ClonePRO programming. • T ry unplugging the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in and tur n it on. • The Energy Saver settings won’t work if the TV Power is set to On Always in the Access & Power Options menu. • The basic menu options might be restricte[...]

Chapter 5 37 Other Information Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. (The warranty begins at time of first installation or 45 days after shipment, whichever comes first.) What[...]

38 Chapter 5 Other Information • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY , INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT . THIS DISCLAIM[...]

Chapter 5 39 Other Information Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 Amplifi[...]

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