TV User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Connections and Setup Connecting Other Components to Your TV ..................... 2 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ...................................... 2 Video Jacks and Cables ...................................................................................... 2 Audio Jacks and Cables ...................................................................................... 2 The Front Panel Controls of Your TV ................................ 3 Front Panel Buttons ......................................
Connections and Setup TV (back panel) VCR VIDEO AUDIO OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 OUT R L R L IN 2 ANTENNA IN IN FROM ANT VIDEO L (MONO) R 3 1 INPUT 2 From Cable or Antenna 1A 1B DVD L VIDEO R Connecting Other Components to your TV TV + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player (sometimes labeled L and R). B.
Connections and Setup The Front Panel Controls of Your TV If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. POWER Turns the TV on and off. INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels for a video game system, VCR, etc., connected to the audio/video jacks on the front and back of the TV. MENU Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items. VOL- Decreases the volume.
Using TV Menus Function icon Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. You’ll need to set a few important menu items the first time you turn on your TV. Set the Language PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR SHARPNESS TINT COLOR TEMP 1 18 50 50 0 NORMAL The language setting determines the language in which the on-screen displays and menus appear. You can choose from English, Spanish, or French. The default is English. 1.
Using TV Menus TV Menus TV Menus let you control picture quality and features available for TV viewing. There is a different menu system for DVD features, described on page 19. TV Menu Navigation 1. To bring up the TV menu, press the MENU button. 2. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) on the remote (or the VOL submenu icon at the top of the menu. 3. Press the / buttons on the remote (or CH / / buttons on the front of TV) to highlight a on the front of TV) to select the option. 4.
Using TV Menus The TIMER menu SLEEP TIMER TIMER SLEEP TIMER Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself off after a given time. With the SLEEP TIMER option highlighted, press the right arrow to add 10 minutes to the clock (up to two hours). 20 The FUNCTION menu FUNCTION LANGUAGE BACKGROUND BLACK STRETCH NOISE REDUCE CLOSE CAPTION ENGLISH ON OFF OFF CC1 LANGUAGE Selects the language you want the menus to be displayed in. NOISE REDUCE Turns the noise reduce function on or off .
Using TV Menus The PARENTAL CONTROL menu and V-CHIP The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs and channels. The Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you think children should not view. It lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. You can “unblock” programs by entering a password.
Using TV Menus The TV Rating Limit Screen Rating Screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is Unblock or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or unblock. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or unblock.
Using TV Menus Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes D Sexually Explicit Dialogue L Adult Language S Sexual Situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the FV, D, L, S, and V on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. To block program content: 1. 2. 3. 4. Determine the content themes you want to block.
Using TV Menus Child Lock Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front 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. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears). 2. Press the button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted. 3.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 25.
Other Information Additional Information Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, when cleaning the cabinet be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Formation of Condensation • • Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside the player.
Other Information RCA TruFlat TV LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials 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 tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
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