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Television
User's Guide
Models

Chan¢

24v510"r

/ 24F530"r

Entertainment.

Again.

Important

Information

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardousmains w)ltage and user
accessibleparts. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.

RiSKOF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOTOPEN

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover {or back). No userserviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel

,l&

This
symbol indicates
important
instructions
accompanying
the
product,

A
_

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
Theapparatus must not be exposedto
dripping or splashing. Objects filled with
liquids, such asvasesor drinking glasses,
must never be placed on the apparatus.

This
symbol
"dangerous
voltage"
inside
product
thatindicates
presentsa
risk of electric
shock
or the
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the
back panel of your product for its proper operating
voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changesor
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 loges, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not eevered
by yeur warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call Wur
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,Part
I) which providesguidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding systemof the building as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration
Pleasefill out the product registration card (packed separatelyj and return it immediately. For U.S.
customers: Your RCAConsumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.comi
productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keepyour sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.Attach it here
and record the serial and model numbers.Thesenumbers are located on the product.
Model No.
Dealer/Address/Phone:

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Table of Contents
Chapter

1 :Conneetions

[_ Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against PowerSurges.......................................................................................................
3
Protect Componentsfrom Overheating ........................................................................................
3
Position CablesProperlyto Avoid Audio Interference ...................................................................
3
Important Stand and BaseSafety Information .............................................................................
3
Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................................
3
CablesNeededto Connect Componentsto 'fourTV......................................................................
3
TV + DVD + VCR ..............................................................................................................

Explanation of Jacks and Cables ...................................................................................
5
ANTENNAIN .................................................................................................................................
5
VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 ...................................................................................................................
5

ComponentVideo (Y,Pb,Pr),Audio Out, and Subwoofer
(model 24F530Tonly] ...................................................................................................................
5

The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................
6
Front Input Jacks .........................................................................................................................
6
Front Panel Buttons .....................................................................................................................
6
Plug in the TV ..................................................................................................................

Put batteries

in the remote ...........................................................................................

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV .................................................................................................................

Using the Menus .............................................................................................................

Complete the Initial Setup .............................................................................................
8
Set the Language.........................................................................................................................
8
CompleteAuto ChannelSearch....................................................................................................
8

Chapter
Button

2: Using the Remote Control
Descriptions

for TV Mode ..................................................................................

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes ..............................................................
9
Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................................................
10
Programming
the Remote to Operate Other Components .......................................
10
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................................................
10
Programming the Remote ........................................................................................................................
10
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ....................................................................
12
Remote

Control

Codes .................................................................................................
continued

on next page

Table of Contents
Chapter

3: Using the W's

Features and Menus

Channel Banner ............................................................................................................

Parental Controls and V-Chip .....................................................................................
14
How V-Chip Works .......................................................................................................................
14
USAV-Chip Rating System...........................................................................................................
14
Tv' Rating Limit .............................................................................................................................
15
MPAA RATING LIMIT ...................................................................................................

Blocking Specific Content Themes...............................................................................................
17
Viewing Specific Content Themes.................................................................................................
17
Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip] ............................................................................................
18
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...........................................................................................................
18
Child Lock.....................................................................................................................................
19

ChangePassword.........................................................................................................................
19
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................
20
Sound Menu ..................................................................................................................

Timer Menu ...................................................................................................................

Function Menu .............................................................................................................

Tuning Menu .................................................................................................................

Parental Guide Menu ...................................................................................................

Chapter

4: Other

Troubleshooting

Information

............................................................................................................

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................

FCC and Canada Information

......................................................................................

Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................

Accessories
...............................................................
29

T_s

to Consider

Before

You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges
•

Connect _fllcomponents before you phJgany of their power cords into the wall outlet.

•

Turn off the TV_md/or componentbefore you connect or disconnect an,i cables.

•

M;_kesure ;dl _ntennas _mdcables _re properly grounded. Refer to the tmport_mt S_fety Instructions
p_ckedsep_rately.

Protect Components from Overheating
•

Don't block ventik_tion holes on _myof the components.Arr_mgethe componentsso theft air can
cireul_te freely.

•

Don't struckcomponents.

•

If you place components in _ stand, m_ke sure you _fllow _dequate ventilation.

•

If you connect _n _udio receiver or _mplifiel, place it on the top shelf so the heated _fir from it won't
flow _round other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
•

Insert each cable firmly into the design_ted jack.

•

If you place components above the TV,route _fllcables down the side of the b_ck of the TVinste_d
of str;_ight down the middle of the IV.

•

tf your _mtenna uses300-ohm twin le_d cables,do not coil the e_bles.Also, keepthe twin lead
c_ibles_iwayfrom _iudioivideo e_ibles.

Important

Stand and Base Safety Information

Choosethe location for your IV c_refully. Placethe 1V on _ stand or blasethat is of adequ_te sizeand
strength to prevent the 1V from being aeeident_filytipped ove_ pushed off, or pulled oft. This could
causepersonal injury and/or d_mage the 1V. Refer to the tmport_mt Safety Instructions p_cked
sepan_tely.
Use Indirect

Light

Don't pl;_cethe IV where sunlight or room lightin_ will be directed tow_rd the screen.Usesoft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components

to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables you m_y need tor the connections representedin this book.

Coaxi_I cable

S-Video c_ble

Audio_Jideo cables

Co_upo_e_t Vide¢_
{Y,Pb*Pri e_ibles
If!_, luode124FB30Tonly]

Connections

and Setup
TV (back i)ael)

"IV ÷ DVB ÷ VCR
1. Connect your DVD Player to your "IV.
A. Connect the audio {white and red) cables to the VIDEO1 R and LiMONO AUDIOjacks on the back
of the #_ and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player (sometimes labeEedL and R).

B. if your DVD pEayerhas an S-Videojack, connect an S-Video cable to the SWideo jack on the DVD
pEayerand to the S-ViDEOjack on the back of the #_. if your DVD player doesn't havean
SWideo jack, go to I D.
-ORC, Model 24F530T only: tf wur DVD player has a component video jacks {Y,Pb,Pr},connect video
grade tables to the Component Video jacks on the DVD player and to the Y,Pb, Pr jacks on the
back of the ]V. If your DVDplayer doesn't have component video jacks, go to I D.
-ORD. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEOjack
on the back of the IV.
2. Connect your Tv'to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNAIN jack on your #_ and to the RFOutput jack on wur VCR
(sometimes labeled OUTTOTV).
3.

Make sure e_ble or antenna

is connected

to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR
(sometimes labeled in From Antenna),

Note;

If you do not _.'enn_;-cta cable, antenna, er another ,._mpenent to your 1Y, the T_I will automatically
shut off after 15 minutes to sav_"power.

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Connections
_lanation

and Setup

of Jacks and Cables

This section describesthe jacks you can use to make connections, There are several ways to connect
components to your 11/,

ANTENNAIN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive
the signal from the antenna, cable, cane box, or if using the
example on page 4, a VCR.

ANTENNAIN

VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2
ANTENNAIN jack _lnlt coa×i_fle_lble.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO1

VIDEO I _lnlt VIDEO2 jacks, _ludio/video
canes, alld S-Video cable.

VIDEO,AUDIO R and L/MONO Lets you connect a
component such as a VCR,DVD playel_or laserdis¢playelt
•

R (RIGHT)AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The
right audio connector is USUaIIV red.

•

L/MONO AUDIO Providesleft audio connection. The
left audio connector is tlStlaIIy white.

•

VIDEO Providescomposite video connection. The video
connector is usually ,iellow.
S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video
jacks becausethe color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture. When using
S-VIDEOtN, makesure to connect left and right audio
canes to the LiMONO and R AUDIO input jacks.

Component Video [Y, Pb, Pr), Audio Out, and
Subwoofer [model 24F530T only)

0"@/9 "'°"°'
Pr

L VIDEO_

SUB

0.oo..

OIfrPUT

Y, Pb, Pr (Component Video) Providesoptimum picture
quality becausethe video is separated into three signals. Use
three video-grade canes for the connection. Thesecanes are
often color-coded {red, blue and green).When using Y, Pb,
Pr,make sure you connect left and right audio canes to the
Rand LAUDIO input jacks.
Note:_*;eYc(_mponent
vJdeo
j<_tkis_/_othetemposi__4OEO
2
v;deo ]_lcl lindis c(l_,r_ed
yeY,o_'¢ Keep i'h/shi!PJnd_hen_-_nnechnq
to _hecom,
p_nent_ideo]_¢ks
Audio Output (L and R) Connect an amplifier or audio
receiverfor improved sound quality,

Y, Pb,Pr jacks, audio, subwooftr m_d
compn_entvideoe_bles,

SUB WOOFER Allows you to connect an external subwoofer
for improved basseffects,

Connections

and Setup

The Front ofYourT_/
Front Input Jacks
The _ hasfront audio/video input jacks foryour convenience on the right side of the _ forconnecting
a eameorderor video game console.To accessthe component you connected to the front of the IV,
pressthe INPUTbutton on your remote until FRONTappearson the screen.
h_ote:
When_>nn_c'rh_q
_compor,e_tth{_th{_so_iyone_ud;of_ck _u_'h
_gsomec_m_co_ders,
Cor,r,e_'ttheT_ AUDIOL/
MO_VO
jo_'Itohe_ theI_U4/O.
VIDEO

Receivesvideo from another component such as a cameorder,video game console, or VCR.

L!MONO and R AUDIO
console, or VCR.

Receivesaudio from another component such as a eameorder,video game

Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons
]V's features.

of your IV to operate many of the

INPUT Togglesthe Video tnput Charmed for a video game system,VCR,etc., conne{'ted to the audio/
video jacks on the front and back of the IV.
MENU

Brings up the Main menu.

VOE- Decreasesthe volume. In the menu system,acts like the left arrow button on the remote control
and adjusts menu controls.
VOL+ Increasesthe volume, tn the menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote
control and adjusts menu controls.
CN- Scansdown through the current channel list. tn the menu system, acts like the down arrow
button on the remotecontrol and adjusts menu controls.
CN+ Scansup through the channel list. In the menu system,acts like the up arrow button on the
remotecontrol and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turnsthe IV on and off,
Plug in the TV
Plugthe end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.

•
•
•

Remove the battery compartment coverfrom the back of the remote by pushing down on and
sliding off the cove_
Insert 2 fresh "AAA" batteries. Make sure the polarities {_ and _) are aligned correctly.
Replacethe co',,'elt

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Connections

and Setup

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
The technical term is "Navigation"- how you move through
the on-screen menus,The method is the same throughout the
menu screens:highlight your choice and select it,
To highlight a menu item, pressthe arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the menus on the screen, Usethe
up and down arrow buttons to move up or down, Usethe
right and left arrow buttons to move right or left,
Tochange the item that you've highlighted, pressthe right
arrow button,
To return to the previous menu, press GO RACK,
Note: H_hl;qh ted me_m,; th_stthe m,e/li_item s_md_ out fl(lm o Fher
mellu hem_oil the ii_ (_ppec_rsd_rkef,b@h_el;or _ different _'ok>l_

Turn on the IV
Press IV on the remote, or press POWER on the ]V's front
panel.
Note:P_essmg_he_/hi;trot, not orgytl,'_ c,_the TK but put,; _he
left,ore _n_o_/_P,Od(_"_,_
nx_d_"
_'_eon5th(_tthe bl2tZ_n5o_ the
_emotecor,t_d opem_ the T_ fu_x-ti_n_.

Picture
icon

Ttmer
icon

Tuning
icon

Using the Menus
You might want to make yourself familiar with the menu
system.At the top of the screen,you'll see the following
menu icons:Picture, Sound,Timer, Function, Tuning, and
Parental Guide,

[

P_CTL!RE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
SHARPNESS
TINT
COMBFILTER
COLOR TEMP

Pressthe MENUbutton to bring up the Main Menu, and
pressthe right arrow button until the icon you want is
highlighted. The menu options change asyou toggle the
]cons.
1
18
50
50
0
ON
NORMAL

The list of ieolls at the top of the menus.

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Connections

and Setup

Function
icon

ComBkte the Initial SetuD
The menu system in your TV allows the ]V's features to work
properly. You'll need to set a few important menu items the
first th33eyou turn on your 1%;.

Set the Language
P_CTU_K
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
SHARPNESS
TiNT
COMBFILTER
COLOR TEMP

1
18
50
50
0
ON
NORMAL

F÷

FL kC qOI1
LANGUAGE
BACKGROUND
BLACK STRETCH
NOISE REDUCE
CLOSE CAPTION
CC ON MUTE

i}
ENGLISH
ON
OFF
OFF
CC1
ON

setting determines the language in which the
on-screen displays and menus appea_You can choose from
English, Spanish, or French.Thedefault is English.
The language

2. Pressthe right arrow button until the function icon is
highlighted.
3. Pressthe down arrow button until LANGUAGEis
highlighted,then pressthe right arrow button to change
the language.
4. When finished, pressMENUto exit.

Complete Auto Channel Search
Thispart of the setup allows the _' to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable IV system,Thisis
sometimes called auto programming.
I,

Tuning
icon

PressMENU on the remote control (the Main menu
appearsj.

2. Pressthe right arrow button until the Tuning icon is
highlighted.
3. Pressthe down arrow button until SOURCEis
highlighted, then pressthe right arrow button to set the
signal type {CABLEor AIRJ.
4, Pressthe down arrow button until AUTOSEARCHis
highlighted, Pressthe right arrow button to begin the
auto channel search.
To cancel at any time, press OK.

.... _

_%:

/ UMINO
SOURCE
CHANNEL
DELETE
CH
FINE TUNE
AUTO

AIR
18
NO

Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 3.

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I.di_ator

Button Descriptions for _J Mode
Arrows
Used to highlight
the menu controls,

different

items in the W menu and to adjust

Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the
remote to control components. Lights when you pressa valid button on
the remote. Flickerswhen a button is pressedand the batteries are low.
(0-9) Number Buttons

_TT:_

_"_

iiii!iiii!Z_
¸, _iii!iiiiiiiJ i#i_i#iiii_

Enter channel numbers,

Toenter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit
channel, pressthe two digits and expect a few seconds delay.This is if you
want to enter a third digit.
CC Makes closed captioning appear or disappear from the s_reen.Also
toggles the subtitles for some compatible RCA,GE,and Preston DVD
players.
CH + or CH - S{'ansup or down through the current channel list Press
once to change the channel up or down; pressand hold to continue
changing channels, Also advancesto the next/previous chapter or track fur
some compatible RCA,GE,and Pros_anDVDplayers,
CLEAR Removesany menu or display from the screen and returns you to
normal viewing.
GO BACK Returns Wu to the previous channel
INFO Brings up the channel banner. Pressagain to remove the
information from the screen.

_ECD_D

r_E

INPUT AccessVideo Input Channels (VIDI (SVID],VlD2 _'PbPr), H?ONE
and current channel), {YPbPris available on model 24Fb3OTonlyJ,
MENU

Brings up the Main menu.

MUTE Reducesthe ]V's volume to its minimum level Pressagain to
restore the volume.
OK When in the menu system,toggles highlighted items.
ON-OFF When in TVmode, turns the TVon and of£ tf in another mode
(VCR,DVD,ere,) and programmed, will turn the component on and off.
PRESETSBrings up picture presets,
SKIP Pressonce to start Skip {BROWSEappears).PressSKlPagain to start
browsing all available channels.When finished, the IV tunes back to the
original channel PressSKIPat anytime to cancel.
Tv' Turnson the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.
VOL - or VOL + Decreasesor h_creasesthe ]V's volume,

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes
AGAIN in DVD mode, replays the last severalseconds of the title Wu're
playing for compatible RCA,GE,and ProseanDVD playe_ts.
ANTENNA In VCR mode,functions asa WiVCR button for compatible
VCRs.

Using the Remote

Control

DVD Turnson a compatiNe RCA,GE,or ProscanDVD player and sets the remote to control the DVD
player. Also usedwith the ON-OFFbutton to turn on other compatible DVD playerS.
GUIDE If you're operating another component that has an electronic program guide, this button
accessesthe on-screen Guide. Also operates the disc menu for some compatible RCA,GE,and Prosean
DVD players.
OPEN-CLOSE In DVD mode,opens or closesthe DVD disc tray fur some compatible RCA,GE,and
ProseanDVD players.
REVERSE,PLAY,FORWARD,RECORD,STOP,PAUSE tf programmed, provides transport control for
some compatible remote-controllable VCRsor DVD playe_.
SEARCH In VCRmode, accessesindex Searchfeature for somecompatible RCA,G[, and ProscanVCRs.
SPEED In VCRmode, selects a recording speed for some compatible RCA,GE,and ProscanVCRs.
VOR Turns on a compatible RCA,GC or ProscanVCRand sets the remote to control the VCR.Also used
with the ON-OFF button to turn on other compatible VCRs.
ZOOM

In DVD mode, zooms in on the picture forsome compatible RCA,GE,and ProscanDVD players.

Using the INPUT Button
Usethe INPUTbutton to scroll through the available Video Input Channels soyou can view content
coming from components you have connected to the/_'.
I.

Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON,

2, PressINPUTto tune to an available video input source and view the component.
3, To return to the previouschannel, continue pressing INPUT.

Components
button

VCR

Theuniversal remote tan be programmed to operate some
brands of remote controllable VCRsand DVD players.The
remote is already programmed to operate most RCA,G[, and
ProscanVCRsand DVD players.
Nore:The_"6utronco_'tbeprogrammed
o_ thlsremo_e.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
Todetermine whether the universal remote needsto be
programmed for your VCRor DVD player, turn on the
component. For example,to program the remote for a VCR,
turn on the VCR, Point the remote at the VCR,and pressthe
VCRbutton, Then pressON*OF[ or CH (channel up) or CII [channel down} to see if the VCRresponds to the remote
command& If the component does not respond, the remote
needs to be programmed.
Programming

the Remote

Thereare two ways to program the remote contmh
•
•

automatic code search
direct entry

PhmnfPr

Using the Remote

ibutton
DVD and
VCR
buttons

Control

UsingAutomatic Code Search
The following instructionscan be usedto program the
remote to operate each of your components. If you want to
stop the automatic code search without programming any of
your components, pressCL[AR until the indicator on the
remote turns off.
I.

Turn on the component Wu want to operate (VCRor DVD
player)

2. Pressand hold the component button you want to
program [VCRor DVD),While holding the component
button, pressand hold ON*OFF until the indicator on the
remote turns on, then releaseboth buttons.
Point the remote at the component. Pressand release
PLAY,then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the
remote stops flashing.

iaii_ _n iii iiiii!iiiiii

r _

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code
to program. If, after 5 seconds,the component you want
to operate does not turn off, pressPLAYagain to tell the
remote to search the next set of codes.

REVERSE
andPLAY
buttons

Continue pressing PLAYuntil the component turns off or
you have searched through all of the codes.There are 20
total sets of codes.If the component does not turn off
after pressingPLAY20 times, then the remote can't be
programmed to operate that component.

stop
button

Ynu'llusethese
butt(ms
wheu
pro_rammiu_the re_uote.

if the component you want to operate doesturn off:
1. Pressand releaseREVERSE,
then wait 2 seconds.Repeat
this step until the device turns back ON.
2. To finish, pressand hold STOPuntil the indicator on the
remote turns off.

UsingDirect
Eatry
I. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(sj for the component on the code list in this section.
3. Pressand hold the component button you want to program on the remote.
4. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages.If the ]ndkator flashes, you
haveeither entered an invalid code or the button isn't programmable.
5. Releasethe component button.
6. Point the remote at the component PressON*Off to see if the component responds to the
command, if it doesn't, try pressingthe component button and then ON*OFf again.
•

if you get no response,repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the
component respondsto the remote commands.

•

If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic code search
method, tf automatic code search doesn't find the code, the remote is not compatible with your
component

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1 1

Using the Remote

Control

How to Usethe RemoteAfter You'veProgrammed It
Because

this

universaE

remote

can operate

severaE different

components,

it uses operational

modes

triggered by the c_m_ponentbuttons. For example, it you want the remote to operate the TV,you would

pressthe IV button to put the remoteinto IV modebefore,ioucould operatethe TV.
I.

Pressthe appropriate component button {DVD,TV,VCR] to set the remote to operate the component.

2. PressOt,l',OFf to turn the component Old or OFF.
3. Usethe remote buttons that apply to that component.

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ore i_ _C_, mo_@

Remote Control

Codes

VCR(:odes
ProgrammableforVCRbutton.
#g{illlirg[ .................................................................................... 232
A{kre I{ur_t................................................................................
2()2_;
Aik(_ ..........................................................................................
2027
Aiv_a .........................................................................................
2026
6ikai ................. 2131)3,2{[)I)4, 2(]05, 2(i07, 20(i8, 2i11, 2112, 2113
Amelica_ High ........................................................................
2{i)21
g_la .........................................................................................
2013
Audio 1ly_am c.v...........................................................
20{19. 2010
Audio_o× .................................................................................
2{i)14
Bell _t ]k_v_el ...........................................................................
2{i)11
Bem mark .................................................................................
203
:_lrok$0_ c ......................................................................
2012, 2027*
Calix .........................................................................................
2014
Ca _dle .....................................................
2015, 2014, 2015, 201_,
.............................................................................
2017. 2018. 2019
Caloi ..................................................................
2(i21. 2022. 2114
Capehari .........................................................................
2020. 2110
Car_er

.......................................................................................

2(i62

CCE ................................................................................ 2027, 206i
CitizeI? ...........................................................................
2013, 2014,
.............................................
2015. 2016, 2017. 2018. 2019. 2027
Ci:ilorLylne ................................................................................
2(i(i9
Colt ...........................................................................................
2{i)61
Craig .........................................................
2013. 2014. 2023.20g/
C irt $-Maih_ ....................................................
20(i(i, 2{ED, 21)13,
................................... 2()16. 2018.2{i)21, 2(i22, 2()2_, 2115. 2131
Cybeme:. .................................................................................
2013
l)aewo<_ .......... 2(il 7,, 21317, 21319, 2025, 2(i26, 2027, 2028, 2110
l)*yir_:ill .....................................................................................
211(}
l)[-IX ................................................................................
20{19. 2010
1) me.iISa ........................................................................
20{10. 2131
l}yna ech ..................................................................................
2026
Elecui:ihome .................................................................
2{i)4, 2(i29
Eleci li:_ h*:mic ..........................................................................
2014

Emersm ............................ 2012, 21)14, 2015, 2(i21,202% 2025,
.......... 2026, 21)29, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 203%2035, 203(;,
.......... 2037. 21)31_.2133{t. 2040, 2041, 2042.20 _,_,,2045. 2IM (;.
............................................ 2047, 2065, 2113, 2116, 2117. 2130
Fisher ............ 2{i)11, 2023. 2048. 2049. 2050, 2051, 2052. 2118
Ft4ji ................................................................................
2021. 2119
l:tmai .......................................................................................
2()2_
Oarrard ....................................................................................
202S
GE ......................................................................
201)0, 2()01,2013,
............................................
2021. 2022. 2053, 2115, 2120. 2131
Gotd$Igr ..................................................
2009, 2014, 2l)ll_, 2{i)54
G_ad ente ................................................................................
202_
IIarley I)av dson ....................................................................
202g
IIare_a_i Ka_do_ .....................................................................
2{i)I)9
l[arwood .................................................................................
2061
I[_adqi a_l_r .............................................................................
21)11
Hitachi ........................................................................
2()7,7,, 2056.
........................................................

2057,

2107,

2//I,

2120,

2122

HI-Q .........................................................................................
2()23
Iiis{all Replay ........................................................................
2{i)21
JC] ............................................................................................
2021
JC t'e_mey ...............................................
20{19. 2010, 201, 2013.
.....................................................
2014.2{i)21, 2022. 2055. 205S.
.......................................................
2058.2{i)59. 2060, 2107. 2118
Je_ se_ ................................................................
207,7,, 20s{i. 2111
IVC ......................................
2009, 2(i1(i, 2011, 20/8, 2111, 2123
K emv(i*:id ................... 200_2, 2010, 2011, 201_, 2()/g, 2111, 2123
KI]I ..........................................................................................
2()61
Rod ak ............................................................................
2014. 2021
I.loy{I .......................................................................................
202g
].ogik .......................................................................................
2{i)61
IX] ...........................................................................................
2014
Magnavox .......................................................
2021, 2022, 201;2,
.......................................................
201;3, 2104, 2/1)_, 2101_,2124

Using the Remote

Control

VCR Codes continued
Mag lili ...................................................................................
Mara,U_
........ 2009. 2010. 2011, 21_/6, 2011_, 21)21,

2(362,

2013
20i_ z_

Maria ......................................................................................
Mas _sh ta ..............................................................................

2i3/z_
2(i2/

Mei

2112/

.........................................................................................

Melnolex
..,.., 2011. 2013.21)14,
2021.
MGA ..................................................................

2(123.

202(;.
2029.

211M, 2132
2055, 2113

MGN ]_chIl_i1Ogy
..................................................................
Midlai
d ..................................................................................
Mi iol a .............................................................
2055.2(155,
Mikv d_ishi

............

2029.

2055,

2056,

2065,

...........
2(169, 2070, 2(171, 2(172, 21)73, 2(374,
Mi:migomel
¢ _Nald ....................................................
MoiJ)_ola
.....................................................................
J,A'f{[ .............................................................................

20!;6.

2013
2053
2107

20(;7.2i351L

2 I(I!;, 211 _, 2123
2(375, 2132
2(i21,
2(3/_,

2132
2126

M lli)t_.e I ....................................
20/__, 20H;, 21)25, 2(153, 2061
N]_2¢...............................................
21N)'_,2010, 2(311,201t;, 21)113,
............................................
206z_, 21)75, 207t;, 2(179, 2i11, 2123
Nikko ......................................................................................
2014
Nobler. ....................................................................................
2013
01y,'x_us .................................................................................
2(i21
0_timus .......................................................................
2014, 2132
0_Ioxxica ................................................................................
20-96
]*aIXaSi:iIlil2......................... 21)21, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
]*e Itax ..........................................
2016, 20':,7,, 2056, 2107, 21211}
]*e rie.x N_se.areh ....................................................................
2018
]?1 i1¢0 .....................................................
2021, 2022, 2(i62, 2(3_;3
]?1 ilips ....................................................
2021, 2052, 2096, 2124
]? I<_t........................................................................................
2014
]? i:meel ........................................
2(i/0, 2057,, 20gO, 20131, 212.1
]*or a_d ..................................................
2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
Proscai .............................................................
2660, 20(ii, 2131
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TV-Y7
U U
TV-G
U
TV-PG
U
U U
TV-14
U
U U
TV-MA
U
U

until WRATING is

highlighted, then press the right arrow button
RATING screen appears).

i: J

6,
S

U U
U U
U U

on the

(the W

Use the down arrow button to select the rating, then
press the right arrow button to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from U{Unblock} to B
{Block),

Make sure PARENTAL GLfiDE is on. Press the GO BACK
button to return the PARENTAL GUIDE menu.

Press the down arrow button to highlight PARENTAL
GUIDE OFF, then press the right arrow button to turn it
on, tt must be on for rating limits to take effect,

The fullowing sections give you more detats about how to
change the status of W program limits.
Not_:ff you tL,_je_),_urp¢_ssword,you c_mresetit. £r,ter 5898 _sthe
p{l_,;wotd _mdFhe_;d?¢_nqei_FO_ new on_.

Using the TV's Features and Menus
Th_ V-Chip Rating Screen
The following

is an example of where items are located within

the R/RATtNG LtMffscreen,

Rating Status Field
L_ts yo select w ether the status of th_ age-ba_ed rating li_fit to the

left is Unbk;ckel Block,

Content Themes
Usts t_ content
ti_e_n_syou c_ block
Rating Field
Lets you s¢_(:_from a
list of age-based
ratings y_Jucan block
o_ unblock,

RATING

TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14

Content Status Fields
L_ts Vo_select wi_ic!_
contempt
themes tr_ view fr_r
ti_e sei_cted _atin_,and
wt_the_ th_ status of th_
contempt
tt_¢l_leis _urlentl¥
Unblock {IJ) r_rBlock (B}.

Rating Settings Area
Lets Vo_see te current bRock'viewstate of sg_-based _at _#s and sssr_ciated
contempt,
Blocking

Ag_-Bas_d

Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level
To block programs with higher ratings:
I,

Pressthe up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating
corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want
the child to watch,

2. Pressthe OK button to toggle between U (Ut_btock)and B
(Block},The status for the rating listed to the left and all
higher ratings automatically changesto B (Block).
3, Pressthe GOBACKbutton to return the PARENTALGUIOE
menu.
4, Pressthe down arrow button to highlight PARENTAL
GUIOEOFF,then pressthe right arrow button to turn it
on. tt must be on for rating limits to take effect.
ViewingAge-BasedRatings
After Wu block age-based ratings, Wu can change some of
the ratings back to Unb!ock.
I,

Pressthe up or down arrow button to select the rating
with a status of B(Block).

2, Pressthe right arrow button to select U (Lh_block}.
1 fi

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Using the TV's Features and Menus
MPAA RATING LIMIT
The MPAA RATINGmenu lets Wu decide which movies can and can't be viewed according to the agebased rating of the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America).The _ locksand unlocks the parental
control settings using a passwordyou select.
If you want your child to watch movies that havea PGrating and lower (in other words, movies rated
PGand G}, then Wu could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

BlockingSpecific Content Themes

Cente#t Themes

You can block programs based on their content. {Content is
represented by the PC,D, L, S, and V on your screen.) When
you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically
block that content theme fur higher rated

Funtasy Vielen( e
Sex_#,iy exph'citdiaiague
Adult _ngu_ge

programs as well.

.%x_ul si_tlons

To block program content:

Via,,"
ence

Determine the content

Press the down arrow button to move the highlight
the content theme status you want to change.

themes you want to block,

Press the right arrow button

to change its status to B

(Btock),
TV R#_ING
RATING
FV D L
TV-Y
>U
TV-Y7
U U
TV-G
U
TV-PG
U
U U
TV-14
U
U U
TV-MA
U
U

_otes: B_o_d('(_st_r,;_re no_ _eql_iled to ,bro_d_ co_ ter_ th_n_s or
_ge-b_sed mtillg_
S

Youmu_t remember to c;ctiv_te f_;_ent_#Guidefor m ti_g fimit_ ro
m_eeffect.

U U
U U
U U

Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the
content themes back to U CUnblock_:
I,

Determine

the content

themes you want to change to U (Unbtock].

2, Pressthe down arrow button to move the highlight to a content theme status, such as B under
language (L}corresponding with 1V-14,
3.

Press the right arrow button to change the status back to U. Your third would then be able to watch
programs with the 1V-14 adult language content, but not programs with ]V-MA language content.
Nor_: Onlythe con r_llt themesmtl,,scottesl_ondhlq to T_C14 _-] k_n_u(;_lePh_nqe5to U {U/lblecl_ Hh_herm_edc(ln_ent
themea suPh(_stheftfor W-MA k_nguc;#e,do not ch_ng_

Using the TV's Features and Menus
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a
specified level.
_JP_A R&,] I;G
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X

Toaccessthe MPAA BATING(Movie Rating Limit} menu:
B
B
B
B
B
B

PressMEI_Uon the remote control (the Main menu
appears}.

2, Pressthe right arrow button until the Parental Guide icon
is highlighted,
3, Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom
PASSWORDis highlighted, then pressthe right arrow
button to accessthe passwordentry.
4, Enter your passwordusing the numbers buttons on the
remote {the PARENTAL
GUIDEmenu appeals).
5, Pressthe down arrow button until MPAA RATINGis
highlighted, then pressthe right arrow button (the MPAA
RgTINGsereenappears).
6, Usethe down arrow button to select the rating, then
pressthe right arrow button to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from U(Unbloek} to B
{Block),
7, Make sure PARENTALGUIDEis on. Pressthe GOBACK
button to return the PARENTALGUIDEmenu.
8.

Press the down arrow button

to highlight

PARENTAL

GUIOE OFF, then press the right arrow button to turn it
on, tt must be on for rating limits to take effect.
Nere:if you tb_\je_you_p_s_woM,you ¢_nreset _t.Er,_r 5898 _ the
Youmust remem_er fo c_-t_v_ F_ren_ol_wde for mti_g #m_t__o

Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip)
Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.
I,

PressMENUon the remote control {the Main menu appears),

2, Pressthe right arrow button until the Parental Guide icon is highlighted.
3, Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom PASSWORDis highlighted, then pressthe right arrow
button to accessthe passwordentry.
4. Enter y_ur passw_rd using the numbers butt_ns _n the rem_te (the PARENT_LGU_DEmenu appear_
5, Pressthe down arrow button to highlight PARENTALGUIDEOFF,then pressthe right arrow button to
turn it on, It must be on for rating limits to take effect.
If you do not activate

V-Chip,

none of the" settings

for V-Chip

will take effect.

If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new
one.

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Using the TV's Features and Menus
Child Lock

AREN"]

&IL GL_I_E

PARENTALGUIDE ON
TV RATING
MPAA RATING
CHILD LOCK
OFF
CHANGEPASSWORD

Selecting this option lets Wu lock {disable) or unlock {enable)
the TV'sfront panel. The remote still tunes to any channel
When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access
to any remote that is capable of operating the television.
1. PressMENU on the remote control (the Main menu
appears).
2. Pressthe right arrow button until the Parental Guide icon
is highlighted.
3. Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom
PASS[$'ORD
is highlighted, then pressthe right arrow
button to accessthe passwordentry.
4. Enter wur passwordusing the numbers buttons on the
remote (the PARENTAL
GUIDEmenu appears).
5. Pressthe down arrow button to highlight CHILDLOCK,
then pressthe right arrow button to turn it on.

Change Password

CHIAN;2EP#,SSWORD
NEW PASSWORD ....
CONFIRM
---

Selecting this option letsyou simply create a new password
at any time. 0nee you enter a new password from CHANGE
PASSWORDin the PARENTALGUIDEmenu, it is the password
you use until you change it again.
1. PressMENU on the remote control (the Main menu
appears).
2. Pressthe right arrow button until the Parental Guide icon
is highlighted.
3. Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom
PASS[$'ORD
is highlighted, then pressthe right arrow
button to accessthe passwordentry.
4. Enter wur passwordusing the numbers buttons on the
remote (the PARENTAL
GUIDEmenu appears).
5. Pressthe down arrow button to highlight CHANGE
PASS[_'ORD,
then pressthe right arrow button to select
it,
6.

_h_nf_r

Pressthe down arrow button to highlight NEW
PASSWORD,and use the number buttons on the remote
to enter the new password.Enter it again in the confirm
field to confirm the new password.

Using the TV's Features and Menus
Picture Menu
ThePICTUREmenu options apply to the video fur the main
IV and video input selections.
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
SHARPNESS
TtNT
COMBFILTER
COLOR TEMP

1
18
50
50
0
ON
NORMAL

Pressthe up and down arrow buttons to select an item, and
then pressthe right arrow button to change it.
CONTRAST Adjusts the ditference between the light and
dark areas of the picture.
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
COLOR Adjusts the richness of the coloi_

Note: The comb filter is only available
on model 24F530T and will not
appear in the 24V510T PI(TURE menu.

SHARPNESS Adjusts the crispnessof the edges in the
picture.
TINT Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
COMBFILTER{model 24F530T only) Turns the comb filter on
and off fur improved picture performance.
COLORTEMP Pressthe right arrow to scroll through the
color adjustments: Cotdfor a more blue palette of picture
colors; Normal; and Wunn for a more red palette of picture
Colors,

SiT;LiNC
MODE
PRESET
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SURROUND

TheSOUNDmenu offers enhanced audio options, such as
listening to a second audio program (SAP]and general sound
quality adjustments.
AUTO
USER
50
50
0
OFF

Pressthe up and down arrow buttons to select an item, and
then pressthe right arrow button to change it.
MODE Pressthe right arrow to scroll through the available
audio types,which control the way the sound comes through
your speakers:AUTOdetects the type of sound automatically.
MONO plays the sound in mono only. Usethis setUng when
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals; and STEREOto
split the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right
channels. Most TVprograms and recorded materials have
stereo audio, The word Stereo appearson the TVwhen Wu
tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
SAP(SeeondAudio Progrunfl Playsthe program'saudio in
a second language, if one is available. The1V displays the
word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with
SAP information. SAPaudio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also
used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the
video fur the visually impaired,

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Using the TV's Features and Menus
PRESETAllows Wu to choose from 4-preset audio settings {USER,SPEECH,TH£ATER,
and MUSIC},
depending on what setting is right tor Wu, Youll want to experiment to see which has the best sound
for Wur situation,
BASS Increasesor decreasesthe bass.
TREBLEIncreasesor decreasesthe treble,
BALANCEPressthe right arrow to increasethe audio output in the right speaker; pressthe left arrow to
increasethe audio output in the left speaker,
SURROUNDTurns on or off the surround sound effect.

Timer Menu
_TIMER
SLEEP TIMER

The TIMER menu allows you to set the sleep thiner,

Press the up and down arrow buttons to select an item, and
then press the right arrow button to change it,
SLEEP TIMER Lets you set the time you want the 1%_to turn
itself off after a given time, Press the right arrow to add 10
minutes to the dock {tip to two hours}.

Using the TV's Features and Menus
Function Menu
i}[ _",-_i_i _¸:
FL NOqOH
LANGUAGE
BACKGROUND
BLACK STRETCH
NOISE REDUCE
CLOSE CAPTION
CC ON MUTE

ENGLISH
ON
OFF
OFF
CC1
ON

TheFUNCTIONmenu lets you set advanced setUngs,such as
menu language, noise reduction, and closed captioning.
Pressthe up and down arrow buttons to seEectan item, and
then pressthe right arrow button to change it.
LANGUAGE Letsyou seEectyour preferred language fur the
rrlenus.
B4CKGROUNO Turns on or off the background function
when no signal is received(only when using Video Input
Channel_.
BLACK STRETCH Turns on or off the black stretch function,
Improves contrast so that near black images become a truer
black.

NOISEREDUCE Turns noise reduction on and oft.
CLOSEC4PTION Many programs are encoded with closedcaptioning information, which lets you display the audio
portion of a program astext on the IV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.
0nly specific programs encoded with closed-captioning
information are applicable. When a program is closed
capUoned, CCis displayed in the channel bannel: Go to
Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
The closed caption options ares
CCDisptoy Lets you choose when dosed captioning
information is shown on the screen.
Off

No captioning information displayed.

On Captioning information always appears, when
available.
CCMode

Choose which captioning

mode is used for

displaying captioning information, if you are unsure of
the differences among the modes, you may prefer to
leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which
displays complete text of the program in the primary
language in your area.

CCONMUTE When turned on, automatically brings
up close captioning when the MUTEbutton is pressed.

_h_nter

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Using the TV's Features and Menus

The TUNINGmenu lets you edit your channel Eistand add aH
available channels.

4/,
/ UKI_G
SOURCE
CHANNEL
DELETE
CH
FINE TUNE
AUTO SEARCH

AiR:
18
NO

Pressthe up and down arrow buttons to seEeetan item, and
then pressthe right arrow button to change it.
SOURCE Pressthe left or right arrow to toggle between the
signal source your T'¢is receiving. Choose CABLEif you are
currently using cable or a cable box for 1V signals. Choose
AIR if Wu are currently using an off-air antenna tor 1V
signals.
Adding and Deleting Channels:
CttANNEL Edit the channels in the off-air list. Todelete a
channel from the channel list, highlight CttANNELand use
the left or right arrow to select the channel Then highlight
DELETE
Ct! and select YES.
RNE TUNE Allows you to fine tune a channel when the
picture is not dear.
AUTOSEARCtt Searchesfor channels the signal is receiving
and stores them in the W's channel list, Go to page 8 for
more infom_ation,

Prn

if!

;

PAREN']_ILGUI_
PARENTALGUIDE ON
TV RATING
MPAA RATING
CHILD LOCK
OFF
CHANGEPASSWORD

id Mn

ThePARENTAL
GUIDEmenuwasexplainedearlierin this
chapter.Goto page14for moreinfom_ation,

Troubleshooting
Most probEerns you eno_unter with your l"v' can be o_rrected by consuEting the following
troubleshooting
list.
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lV Problems
won't

turn

•

Press the]V

•

Make sure the TV is plugged in.

•

Check the wall receptacle (or extcnsio,_ cord) to make sure it is "live" by pk_gging in something else.

•

Something might bc wrong with ,;,our remote control Pressthe POWERbutton o_ the front of the TV. If
the TV turns on, Occk the remote control solutions on page 25.

•

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting OHRO LOCKin the R4RENZ4I_GU_DEmenu and press the right arrow button to turn it
off.

Buttons

button.

don't

work

•

If you're usb_g the remote control, press the TV butto_l first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

•

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting OHRD LOCgin the R4REN[4I_ GU_E)Emenu and press the right arrow button to turn it
off.

•

Unplug the TV for two reinutes a_d then plug it back in. Turn the TV o_ and try again.

IW turns

off unexpectedly

•

Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 21 for b_s_ructions.

•

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 secor_dsand thc_
turn on again. If this happens frequer_tly, the voltage i_ your house may bc abnormally high or low.

•

Unplug TV. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.

"P# turns
•

on unexpectedly

You might have pressed CH+, CH- or OK on the remote accidentally.

Blank

screen

•

Make sure _he compoi_€_t connected to the TV is _urned on.

•

T_i another cha_rlcL

No sound,

picture

okay

•

iVlaybe [he sourld is mu[ed. Try pressir_gthe volume up bu[[on to restore s_u_d.

•

If using S-Video, remember to also co_r_cct the compo_ent's left arid right audio output jacks to the TV's
AUDIO incus.

Can't

select

certain

channel

•

Chan_el may be blocked or _ot approved through the V_Chip.

•

If using a VCR, Occk to make sure the TV]VCRbutto_ on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV,AiCR
button on your VCR).

Other Information
Noisy stereo reception
•

May be a weak station. Accessthe SOUNDmenu, higNight MODEand then choose MONO.

No picture, no

sound but

TV is on

•

Maybe [he signal b/pc is set wrong. Go to page 8 for detailed instructions.

•

The channel might be blank - ellarlge dlarlaels.

•

If you*re watchblg your VCR and it*s connected with coaxial cable to the IV ANT jack, tune the IV to
channel 3 or 4 (whichever eharlael is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to
make sure the IV/VCR button on the VCR is irl the correct mode (press the IV,AiCR buttorl orl your VCRt.

Sound okay, picture

poor

•

Check antenrla cor,needorls. Make sure all of tile cables are _irmly cor,nedled to the iaeks.

•

TW adjus[ing sharpness function to improve weak signal& Go to page 20 for more instructiorl&

Black box appears on the screen
• Closedeap[ior_might be orl. CheekClosedCaplion in the FUNCTtON
merlu.Go to page22 for more
instructions.
The Remote Control

Doesn't Work

•

Something might be betweerl the remote arid the remote serlsor on the eomponerlt. Make sure there is a
clear path.

•

Maybe the remote iso*t aimed directly at the componer_t (DUD,TV, VCR) that you're trying to operate.

•

Maybe remote is not in IV Mode. Pressthe IV button so remote will control IV.

•

Maybe batteries ir_remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note,
if you remove the batteries, Vou rr_ayhave to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

•

You might need to reset the remote: rerr_ovebatteries and press the number I button l_r at least GO
seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and Iif necessary) program the remote again.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don't work
• Youmust activate [lie se[tings. PressMENU,select PARENTAL
GUIDE,en[er your password,and highlight
arid turn on PARENTAL
GUtDE.
I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
• If you t_rgetyour passwordyou carl rese[ iL Enter 5898 asthe passwordandtherl changeit [o a new one.

Other Information
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:Turn OFFyour IV before cleaning.
You can clean the TVas required, using a soft Ent-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation
slots in the cabinet to help assureadequate ventilation.
The"TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch er mar
the screen. If necessary,you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use"strong cleaning
agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive"_ewder. These types of cleaners will damage
the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and
inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the IV. This could increase the risk of
fire or shock hazard or damage to the IV.
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 ]V picture tubes]. ALSO,
some network/program
Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not
covered by your warran W.

FCC and Canada Information
This equipment has been tested and Found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules,Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio
Frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is eneom_ged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the Following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and reeeive_t
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio,q_¢technician For help.
This ClassB digital apparatus complies with Canadian tCES-O03

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Other Information
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects inmaterial or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•

One year from date of purchase for labor charges.

•

One year from date of purchase for parts.

•

Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
rental firm, whichever comes first.

to the

What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCATelevision Service Center the labor chargesto repair your television.
•

Pay any Authorized BCATelevisionService Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement
parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:
• For 20" screen size: Takeyour BCAtelevision to any Authorized RCATelevision Service Center and
pickup when repailtsare complete.
•

For screen sizeslarger than 20": Request home or pick up, repair and return servicefrom any
Authorized BCATelevision Service Center, provided that your television is located within the
geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCATelevision ServiceCenter. If not, you must take
your television to the Service Center location at your own expense,or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.

•

To identify your nearest Authorized RCAServiceCenter, askyour dealer,visit www.rca.com, look in
the Yellow Pages,or call 1-800-336-1900.
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 require&

•

What your warranty does not cover;
• Customer instruction. {Your Owner's Manual describeshow to install, adjust, and operate Wur
product. Any additional information should be obtained from wur dealel:}
• Installation and related adjustments.
•
•
•

Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Damagefrom misuseor neglect,
Batteries.

•
•
•
•

Customer replacement fuses.
Damagefrom images burnt onto the screen.
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used fur institutional or
other commercial purposes.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

•

A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

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Other Information
Product Registration:
• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your 1V or registeron4ine at
www.rca.eomJproduetregistration, tt will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTYSTATEDABOVEIS THE ONLYWARRAN]_(APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT.ALL
OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSOR IMPLIED(INCLUDINGALL IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE)ARE HEREBYDISCLAIMED. NO
VERBALOR WRITI'ENINFORMATIONGIVEN BYTHOMSON INC., ITSAGENTSOR EMPLOYEES
SHALLCREATEA GUARANTYOR IN ANY WAY INCREASETHESCOPEOF THISWARRANTY.
•

REPAIROR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRAN]_(IS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDYOF
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFORINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGESRESULTINGFROMTHE USEOF THIS PRODUCTOR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACHOF
ANY EXPRESSOR IMPLIEDWARPdkN]_(
ON THIS PRODUCT.THISDISCLAIMEROF WARPdkNTIES
AND LIMITEDWARRANTYARE GOVERNEDBY THE LAWS OF THESTATEOF INDIANA. EXCEPTTO
THE EXTENTPROHIBITEDBY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILI]_(
OR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSEON THISPRODUCTIS LIMITEDTOTHE APPLICABLE
WARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:
•

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.

•

This warranty
to state.

gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state

If you purchased your product
•

This warranty

outside the United States:

does not apply.Contact 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.

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Other Information
Remote Control
This is the remote
control that came
packed with your _L
Replacementsor spares
can be ordered as
needed.

Description
Screw-on

au[elma

Part No.
cable (3-ft)

Price

VHS1

$3.95

Screw-onau elmacame(6-ft)

VH82

$4.95

Push-oI_
al/teuml canet6-_t

VH89

Mouaut_flVCRDubbiugCable(6-ft)

VH83

StereoVCRDubbillgCable(6-ft)
S-VideoCable(6-ft)

VH84
VH976

$5.95
$5.95
$9.95
$7.95

S-Video Cable (12-ft]

VH913

$14,95

RCR311TBM2

2-way Signal Splitter
helps you connect to a
second IV or VCR.

VH47

$3.95

ANT200

$49.95

[260605

$24,99

Audio-Video

228449

$4,45

Adap[er

Sulge Ptotec[ol

VH47

SCTV4('K)OC $49,95
+

Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to
easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable
or satellite easily
without disconnecting
antenna,

ANT200

Vtlal (S-if)
Vtl82 {6-ft}

Screw-on Cable
attaches to the round
antenna connectors
[called 15-ohm t--type]
on the back of your
VCRor IV. The ends
screw onto the
connectors for a secure
connection.

VH83

Standard Audio/Video
cable with RCA-type
phono plugs.

Vtl913

S-Video Cable has
multi-pin connectors
on each end for
connecting SWideo
components to your I'7.

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2-waySignalSplitte_
AmplifiedAt_telma
RemoteContr!I (RCR311TBM2

Prk'es are subject to chauge without

SC1V4OOOC

t_otice.

Surge Protector
provides eight outlets,
coaxial and telephone
line protection. Audible
ak_rmfor surge failure.

HOW TO ORDER
ON-UNE: Accessoriesmay also be purchasedat
www.rca.comiaccessories(subject to availabilitg.
BY PHONE-Toplace your order by phone, have your
Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card read,i and call
1-800-338-0376. Usethis number only to place an
order for accessoryitems listed on this page.
BY MA!L; mail money order or check in US currency
{made payable to Thomson inc.}, along with ordering
information (part numbers), phone number and
shipping address,to the following address:
Video Ae_._ssories
POBox 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
All accessoriesare subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model

Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com
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,

Thomson

Inc.

10330 North Meridian
Indianapolis,

Street

IN 46290

Inc.

Trademark(s)®
Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Thailand
TOCOM

1622307D

THOMSON

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