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RCA Television User Manual

RCA Television
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LCD Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.

Table of Contents

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RCA Television Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRCA
ModelTelevision
CategoryTV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information

Product Registration

Process for registering the RCA consumer electronics product for service and contact.

Product Information

Guidance on keeping sales receipts and recording model/serial numbers for warranty.

Important Safety Instructions

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Advice on power surges, overheating, stand safety, cable placement, and lighting.

Explanation of Jacks

Detailed description of the various input/output jacks on the TV for component connection.

Front Panel Buttons

Explains the function of buttons located on the TV's front panel for operation.

Connect Your Cable

Instructions on connecting coaxial cable for antenna or cable TV service.

Choose Your Connection

Guidance on selecting the best connection method based on desired signal quality.

How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player

Step-by-step guide for connecting VCR and DVD player to the TV.

Viewing the Components

How to select and view content from connected VCR or DVD player.

How to Connect: TV + Personal Computer

Instructions for connecting a PC to the TV using monitor and audio cables.

Viewing the PC

How to display content from a connected PC on the TV screen.

Setting Up Your TV

Completing the On Screen Setup

Choose the Menu Language

Guide to selecting the preferred language for the TV's menu system.

Choose the Signal Type

Setting the TV's signal source (Cable or Antenna) for channel searching.

Complete Channel Search

Process for automatically searching and storing available TV channels.

The Buttons on the Remote Control

Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features

About the Channel Banner

Explains the information displayed on the TV screen when the INFO button is pressed.

Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature

Benefits of using autotuning to simplify channel selection for connected devices.

How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature

Step-by-step instructions for configuring the autotuning feature via the menu.

Parental Controls

Overview of V-Chip features for blocking content based on ratings and themes.

How V-Chip Works

Explanation of how V-Chip technology reads and uses program rating codes.

US V-Chip Rating System

Details on the US age-based and content rating system for TV programs.

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System

Explanation of the Canadian English V-Chip rating categories for TV content.

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System

Explanation of the Canadian French V-Chip rating categories for TV content.

US TV Ratings

How to use the US TV Ratings feature to set viewing limits for programs.

The US Rating Limit Screen

Visual guide to navigating the V-Chip TV Ratings screen for blocking/viewing.

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

Method for automatically blocking programs above a specified age-based rating.

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

How to change blocked age-based ratings back to 'View'.

Blocking Specific Content Themes

How to block content themes like violence or language for specific ratings.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

How to unlock or view specific content themes for rated programs.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Setting movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified rating.

Blocking Movie Ratings

Steps to block movie ratings and ensure children only watch approved content.

Viewing Movie Ratings

How to change blocked movie ratings back to 'View'.

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

Method to block Canadian English and French V-Chip ratings.

Front Panel Block

Option to disable or enable the TV's front panel buttons.

V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block

Decision on whether to view or block programs recognized as unrated by V-Chip.

Additional Features

Overview of other features available for adjustment via the remote control.

Format Control

Adjusting the picture aspect ratio using available format options.

MultiTask Audio

Feature allowing TV sound to be heard while a PC is connected.

Calendar

Using the remote to display the current month and year.

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System

Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels

Introduction to navigating TV menus, on-screen help, and control panel elements.

Controls

Explanation of different control types (sliders, choice lists) for adjusting TV settings.

Exiting a menu

Methods to close the on-screen menu system and return to TV viewing.

Numeric Entries

How to use number buttons for entering data in menu fields.

Option Lists

How to navigate and select options from choice lists within menus.

Picture Menu

Adjusting picture settings like brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and tint.

PC Picture Menu

Picture adjustments specifically for the PC input.

Sound Menu

Adjusting audio output settings like volume, treble, bass, and sound modes.

Geometry Menu

Adjusting picture position, size, and phase for component inputs.

PC Geometry Menu

Adjusting picture position, size, and phase for PC input.

Preferences Menu

Adjusting picture preferences like Gamma Correct, Auto Flesh, OSD, and Backlight.

Setup Menu

Configuring basic TV settings like language, channel setup, and closed captioning.

CC Setting

Options for displaying closed captioning information on the screen.

CC Mode

Selecting the captioning mode (CC1, CC2) for displaying text.

Chapter 4: Other Information

Troubleshooting

Guide to resolving common TV problems like won't turn on, buttons not working, or blank screen.

TV Problems

Specific issues related to TV operation and their potential solutions.

Sound okay, picture poor

Troubleshooting steps for audio issues when the picture is fine.

Black box appears on the screen

Solution for a black box appearing on screen, possibly related to closed captioning.

The Remote Control Doesn't Work

Steps to troubleshoot a non-functional remote control.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

Troubleshooting issues related to V-Chip rating limits and password.

Care and Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the TV and maintaining ventilation slots.

Limited Warranty

Details on what the warranty covers, duration, and service procedures.

How state law relates to warranty

Information on how state laws affect warranty rights and limitations.

FCC Information

Compliance information regarding FCC regulations for digital devices.

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