RCA 20F524T User manual

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User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Model 20F524T is pictured above.
Find Inside:
•Connecting .............. page 5
• Remote Control ...... page 16
• Parental Controls ... page 18
• Menus ...................... page 24
• Favorite Channels .. page 27
•FAQs ......................... page 30
•Troubleshooting ..... page 31

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To 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 indicates “dangerous voltage“ inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for
its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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 logos,
phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. may cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40
of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of
adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV.
Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer
Electronics product can also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and
model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. _________________ Serial No. _____________________Purchase Date:________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:__________________________________________________________________________
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Important Information
“Changing Entertainment. Again.” is
a trademark of THOMSON used under
license to TTE CORPORATION.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance;
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
international global safety standards for tilt and stability proper ties of
its cabinet design.
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive
pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately
overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could
unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
and/or personal injury.
18. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna 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/NFPA No. 70- 1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
20. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
21. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
22. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
Important Information
Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electrical Code
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4
Protect Against Power Surges....................................................................................4
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference.............................................4
Use Indirect Light........................................................................................................4
Get the Picture ................................................................................................................. 5
Receiving Cable Channels ..........................................................................................5
What You Need .......................................................................................................... 5
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 5
Receiving Channels with an Antenna........................................................................6
What You Need .......................................................................................................... 6
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................7
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection .........................................................................8
Connecting the Device...................................................................................................... 9
Using the Front/Side Jacks .............................................................................................10
Connecting the Device ............................................................................................. 10
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................11
Front Buttons .................................................................................................................. 12
Plug in the TV and Turn It On......................................................................................... 13
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................13
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ...............................................13
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 14
Auto Channel Search ............................................................................................... 14
Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................14
What to Expect................................................................................................................ 15
Watching TV ............................................................................................................. 15
Remote Buttons .............................................................................................................. 16
Using the INPUT Button.................................................................................................. 17
Using the SOUND Button .............................................................................................. 17
Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner............................................................................................................... 18
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................18
How V-Chip Works.................................................................................................... 18
Activate Parental Control ............................................................................................... 19
Resetting the Password ............................................................................................ 19
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits.......................................................................... 19
Downloadable V-chip ............................................................................................... 19
Content Ratings ........................................................................................................ 20
Blocking Specific Content Themes........................................................................... 20
Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings........................................................................21
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings ............................................................... 22
Unrated Programs .................................................................................................... 22
Front Panel................................................................................................................ 23
Change Your Password............................................................................................. 23
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................... 24
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 24
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................... 27
Time Menu....................................................................................................................... 28
Notepad Menu ................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 4: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).............................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 31
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................................. 33
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................33
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ........................................................................ 34
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 35
Care and Cleaning........................................................................................................... 37
FCC Information .............................................................................................................. 37

4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connectalldevicesbeforeyoupluganyof theirpowercordsintothewalloutlet.
• Turnoff theTVand/ordevicebeforeyouconnectordisconnectanycables.
• UsingasurgeprotectorcanhelppreventdamagetoyourTVfromelectricalpowersurges.In
caseof lightning,unplugyourTV.
• Makesureallantennasandcablesareproperlygrounded.RefertotheImportantSafety
Instructionsonpage1.
Protect Devices from Overheating
• Don’tblockventilationholesonanyof thedevices.Arrangethedevicessothataircan
circulatefreely.
• Don’tstackdevices.
• If youplacedevicesinastand,makesureyouallowadequateventilation.
• If youconnectanaudioreceiveroramplier,placeitonthetopshelf sotheheatedairfrom
itwon’towaroundotherdevices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Inserteachcablermlyintothedesignatedjack.
• If youplacedevicesabovetheTV,routeallcablesdownthesideof thebackof theTV
insteadof straightdownthemiddleof theTV.
• If yourantennauses300-ohmtwinleadcables,donotcoilthecables.Also,keepthetwin
leadcablesawayfromaudio/videocables.
Use Indirect Light
Don’tplacetheTVwheresunlightorroomlightingwillbedirectedtowardthescreen.Usesoft
orindirectlighting.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Get the Picture
Therstpartof connectingyourTVistogetthepicture,alsoknownasasignal.Thebackpanel
of yourTVallowsyoutoreceiveanaloganddigitalchannelsbyusingtheANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
ANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)
button
What You Need to Know
• ThistelevisionisequippedwithaQAM(QuadratureAmplitudeModulation)tunerthat
enablesreceptionof unscrambleddigitalcablecontent.Checkwithyourcableprovider
forinformationaboutcontentavailabilityinyourarea.YourTValsoreceivesanalogcable
TVchannels.
• TheAuto Channel SearchscreenintheSetupmenusearchesforbothanaloganddigital
channels.ChooseCable asyoursourcetype.Tocompleteachannelsearchnow,goto
page14.
• Whenyouarereadytowatchdigitalchannels,makesureyouaretunedtoadigital
channel.Digitalstationstypicallyhaveadashintheirchannelnumberbecausetheycan
containsubchannels,forexample,8-3.
 Whenyouarereadytowatchananalogchannel,makesureyouaretunedtoan
analogchannel.Analogstationscontainnomorethanthreedigits.Refertopage14for
informationonanaloganddigitalstations.
Whenusingtheinputdescribedabove,presstheANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)buttonontheremotetotogglebetweendigitalandanalog
channels.Refertopage14.
Note: Another way to see if you’re tuned to a digital or analog
channel is to press the INFO button. This brings up the Channel
Banner screen, discussed on page 18.
Receiving Cable Channels
Coaxial cable
Continues on next page...
What You Need
Coaxialcablefromacableoutlet.Plugthecoaxialcableintothe
ANTENNA/CABLEINPUTtoreceiveyouranaloganddigitalcable
channels.
INFO
button
Chapter 1 5
Connections & Setup

What You Need to Know
• Visitwww.antennaweb.orgtogethelpdecidingwhattypeof antennatousetoreceive
theoff-airlocaldigitalchannelsavailabletoyou.Byenteringwhereyoulive,thismapping
programtellsyouwhatlocalanaloganddigitalstationsareavailableusingacertain
antenna.
• WhenyougettotheAuto Channel Search screenintheSetupmenu,chooseAntenna
asyoursourcetype.TheTVseachesforbothanaloganddigitalchannels.Tocompletea
channelsearchnow,gotopage14.
• Whenyouarereadytowatchdigitalchannels,makesureyouaretunedtoadigital
channel.Digitalstationstypicallyhaveadashinthembecausetheymaycontain
subchannels,forexample,8-3.
 Whenyouarereadytowatchananalogchannel,makesureyouaretunedtoan
analogchannel.Analogstationscontainnomorethanthreedigits.Refertopage14for
informationonanaloganddigitalstations.
Whenusingtheinputdescribedabove,usetheANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)buttonontheremotetotogglebetweenthedigitaland
analogchannels.Refertopage14.
Note: Another way to see if you’re tuned to a digital or
analog channel is to press the INFO button. This brings up the
Channel Banner screen, discussed on page 18.
or
Receiving Channels with an Antenna
Indoor
Antenna
What You Need
Antenna(“rabbitears”)oroutdoorantennawithacoaxialcable.
Plugtheantennaorcoaxialcablefromthewalloutletintothe
ANTENNA/CABLEINPUTtoreceivefreeoff-airlocalanalogand
digitalchannels(whereavailable).
Outdoor
Antenna
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
ANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)
button
INFO
button
Connections & Setup
6 Chapter 1

Choose Your Connection
ThereareseveralwaystoconnectyourTV,dependingonthedevicesyouwanttoconnect
andthequalityof thesignalyouwanttoachieve.AconnectionusingYPbPr(component)
jacksisexcellent,compositeisgoodandantennaorcableinputisfair.Connectionswillvary
accordingtothetypesof outputsjackseachexternaldevicecanaccommodate.
Pleaseusethefollowingcharttodeterminewhichconnectionisbestforyou.Thenproceed
tothepagelistedbelowandtomaketheconnection.
Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...
Component
Video Cables page 8-9
page 10
Y Pb Pr
Audio R and L
Audio Cables
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L
Important: Model 13V424T has two jacks
on the front/side panel (pictured) and an
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back
panel. Go to the connection on page 10.
Audio/Video
Cables
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT DIGITAL/
ANALOG
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L VIDEO
Video Input
Audio R and L
L AUDIO
VIDEO
Chapter 1 7
Connections & Setup

COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
COMPONENT (CVID)INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT DIGITAL/
ANALOG
COMPOSITE (VID)INPUT
R- AUD IO - L VIDE O
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO - L VIDEO
Back of TV
DVD Player
2
3
Don’t forget! If
necessary, connect
antenna or cable
to get a picture.
Go to page 5 for
instructions.
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
Note: This back
panel graphic is for
representation only. Your
TV’s back panel might be
different.
IMPORTANT - If you aren’t receiving a picture with this connection, the problem
might be with your DVD player. If the DVD player is “progressive scan” DVD player,
you need to change the setting from progressive to interlace. The procedure for
changing this on a DVD player varies. Look for a button on the front of the DVD player
(it might be called Resolution or Display), or see if there is a switch on the back (it
might be labeled “int/prog” or something similar), or the item might be in the menu
system of the DVD player. Consult your DVD player owner’s manual for instructions.
Connections & Setup
8 Chapter 1

DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
Connecting the Device
ThisconnectionallowsyoutoconnectadevicethathasYPbPrjacks(ComponentVideo),for
example,aDVDplayer.If thedeviceyouareconnectingalsohasS-Videoorcompositevideo,
werecommendyouusethecomponentvideoinputforbetterquality.
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green
(Y), Blue (Pb) and Red
(Pr).
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
INPUT
button
• To review other
connections, go to the next
page.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 13 to complete the
Initial Setup.
• If you want more details of
the jacks on your TV, go to
page 11.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Thedeviceinthisexample,aDVDplayer,isconnectedtotheTV’sYPbPrjacks.To
viewtheDVDplayer:
1. TurnontheTVandtheDVDplayer.
2. PresstheINPUTbuttonontheremotecontroltotogglethroughtheVideoInput
ChannelsuntilyouseeCVID displayedinthechannelbanner.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. 
ConnectthreevideogradecablestotheYPbPrjacksonthebackof theTVandto
theYPbProutputsontheDVDplayer.YPbPrcablesarecoloredgreen,blueand
red.JustmatchthecolorsonthecablestotheYPbPrjacks.
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connecttheaudio(redandwhite)cablestotheAUDIORandL(COMPOSITE
INPUT)jacksonthebackof theTVandtotheaudiooutputjacksontheDVD
player.Justmatchthecolors.
Important - When using the Component video input (Y Pb Pr) jacks, use only
the Audio R/L jacks from the COMPOSITE INPUT for this connection.
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DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
Using the Front/Side Jacks
Connecting the Device
Thisconnectionallowsyoutoconnectadevicesuchasavideogameconsole,thathas
Audio/Videooutputjacks.Refertotheillustrationwhichusesaudioandvideocables.
Using the example of a video game console:
1. Connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5.
2. Connect your video cable. 
Videocablesareusuallyyellow.ConnecttheVideocabletotheVIDEOjackonthe
front/sideof theTVandtheVIDEOjackonthevideogameconsole.
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connecttheaudio(redandwhite)cablestotheRandLAUDIOjacksonthefront/
sideof theTVandtotheaudiooutputjacksonthevideogameconsole.Justmatch
thecolors.
Note: Model 13V424T has VIDEO and L AUDIO jacks.
Audio/Video cables
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Thedeviceinthisexample,avideogameconsole,isconnectedtotheTV’svideoand
audiojackslocatedonthefront/sideof theTV.Toviewthevideogameconsole:
1. TurnontheTVandthevideogameconsole.
2. PresstheINPUTbuttonontheremotecontroltotogglethroughtheVideoInput
ChannelsuntilFRNT isdisplayedinthechannelbanner.
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
Front/side of TV
23
INPUT
button
Video Game Console
Note: This front/side
panel graphic is for
representation only.
Your TV’s jacks might be
different.
If necessary,
connect antenna
or cable to get a
picture. Go to page
5 for instructions.
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10 Chapter 1

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Connecteitherantennaorcableviacoaxial(RF)cabletoreceive
analoganddigitalchannelsthroughyourcableprovider.Receiveoff-airanaloganddigital
channelsviaanantenna.Refertopage5formoredetails.
Explanation of Jacks
Thissectiondescribesthejacksyoucanusetomakeconnections.Thereareseveral
combinationsavailabletoconnectdevicestoyourTV.
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT ConnectdeviceswithAudio/Video(composite)outputssuch
asVCRs,DVDplayers,satellitereceivers,cableboxes,camcordersandvideogameconsoles.
Connecttheleftandrightaudiojacksforsound.
• VIDEO Providescompositevideoconnection.Thevideoconnectorisusuallyyellow.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusuallywhite.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusuallyred.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntil
VIDappears.
Remember: You cannot use the composite and component connections at the same
time. They share the same AUDIO R/L input jacks.
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT Connectdeviceswithcomponent(YPbPr)outputssuchas
VCRs,DVDplayers,DVRs,DVDrecorders,satellitereceivers,cableboxesandvideogame
consoles.Thisconnectionprovidesoptimumpicturequalitybecausethevideoisseparated
intothreesignals.UsetheAUDIOLandRjacksfromtheCOMPOSITEINPUTtoconnectfor
sound.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntil
CVIDappears.
Refertopage8foradetailedexplanationof howtoconnectYPbPrcablestoyourTV.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Models 24F512T, 20F512T, 20V412T and 20V500T
only) ConnectyourTVtoexternaldeviceswithinputs,suchasVCRs,digitalrecordersor
secondarymonitors.Audio/videocablesareusedforthisconnection.
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT DIGITAL/
ANALOG
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L VIDEO
Note: This back panel graphic is for
representation only. Your TV’s back panel
might be different.
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT DIGITAL/
ANALOG
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L VIDEO
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L VIDEO
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
COMPONENT (CVID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT DIGITAL/
ANALOG
COMPOSITE (VID) INPUT
R- AUDIO -L VIDEO
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L AUDIO R VIDEO
Front/Side (Input) (Models 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F424T, 20F524T,
24V414T and 24V504T only) Thesejacksarelocatedontheside/frontof theTV.
LetsyouconnectdevicesthathavecompositeoutputssuchasVCRs,DVDplayers,
satellitereceivers,cableboxes,videogameconsolesandcamcorders.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusually
white.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusually
red.
• VIDEO Providescompositevideoconnection.Thevideoconnectorisusually
yellow.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremote
untilFRNTappears.
Front Buttons
Thesebuttonsoperatemanyof theTV’sfeatures.Buttonplacementpermodelmayvary.Your
modelhasbuttonslocatedeitheronthefrontortopof theTV.
POWER TurnstheTVonandoff.
SENSOR Receivesinfraredsignalsfromtheremote.
CHANNEL -/+ Scansupanddownthroughthecurrentchannellist.Inthemenusystem,acts
likethedown/uparrowbuttonontheremotecontrol.Usetohighlightitems.
VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increasesthevolume.Inthemenusystem,actsliketheleft/right
arrowbuttonontheremotecontrolandadjustsmenucontrols.
MENU BringsuptheMAIN MENU.Alsotakesyouonemenubackwardinthemenusystem.
TV/VIDEO (Models 13V424T, 14F514T, 20V414T, 20V504T, 20F524T, 24V414T and
24V504T only) ChoosebetweenTVprogrammingandtheAVinput.
L AUDIO
VIDEO
Note: If you have model
13V424T, you’ll have two
jacks (Video and L Audio).
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DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
OK button
Arrow
buttons
Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup
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,pressthearrowbuttonsontheremoteto
highlightoneof theitemslistedonthescreen.Usetheupordownarrow
buttontomoveupordown.Usetherightorleftarrowbuttontomove
rightorleft.
Toselecttheitemthatyou’vehighlighted,pressOK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other
menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter or a different
color).
ON•OFF
button
Continues on next page...
Plug in the TV and Turn It On
Plugtheendof thepowercordintoagroundedwalloutlet.Inserttheplugcompletelyinto
theoutlet.PressON•OFFontheremote,orpressPOWERontheTV’sfrontpanel.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Removethebatterycompartmentcoverfromthebackof theremotebypushingdown
andslidingoff thecover.
• Insert2fresh“AA”batteries.Makesurethepolarities(+and-)arealignedcorrectlytothe
diagraminsidethebatterycompartment.
• Replacethecover.
Note: If you won’t need to use your remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid damage due to possible leakage.
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_12
Analog channel
entry
012-1_ _
Digital channel
entry
SETUP
Go back
Auto Channel Search
List & Labels
Closed Caption
Favorite Channel
Language Eng.
Format Normal
Auto Vol. Level Off
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Go back
Source Type Cable
Start Search
Complete the Initial Setup
Tosetthelanguage,usethearrowbuttonstohighlightLanguage.Thedefault
languageisEnglish.Tochooseanotherlanguage,presstherightarrowbutton
ontheremote,choosethelanguage.
Auto Channel Search
Auto Channel SearchislocatedfromthispathMain Menu/Setup/Auto Channel
Search.ItallowstheTVtosearchforallchannelsavailablethroughyour
ANTENNA/CABLEINPUTjack.Thisissometimescalledautoprogramming.
1. FromtheAutoChannelSearchmenupresstherightarrowbuttontochoose
theSource Type(Cable or Antenna).ThedefaultisCable.
2. WiththeSignal Sourcechosen,highlightStart SearchandpressOK.Auto
ChannelSearchrunsasitndsalltheavailablechannels.(Thisstepmight
take10-15minutesdependingonyourcontentprovider).Thechannel
searchndsbothanaloganddigitalchannels.
3. Oncethesearchiscomplete,yourTVtunestoachannel.Forinformation
oncustomizingyourchannelsormenuoptions,gotoChapter3.
Tuning to a Channel
TheDIG•ANAbuttontogglesbetweenanaloganddigitalchannels.Analog
channelsdisplayinarectangleasyouenterthenumbers.Intheexampleto
theleft,youcanenter12or012togetthesamechannel.Toenteraone-digit
channel,suchaschannel8,justpress8.Afterenteringthechannel,pressOK.
TheCLEARbuttonontheremoteclearsallentries.
Digitalchannelscanhavebothprimarychannels(liketheanalogchannel
number)andsubchannels.Digitalchannelnumberscancontainuptosix
numbers.Numberstotheleftof the-(dash)arethemainchannelnumber;
numberstotherightarethesubchannelnumbersforstationsthatbroadcast
morethanonesignal.
Intheexample,press“1”,thenpress“2”(although012isshownintheexample,
pressing“0”isn’trequired).Nowpresstherightarrowbuttontomovetothe
subchannel.Press“1”andthen“OK.”Yourproducttunestochannel12-1.If 
channel12isbroadcastingsubchannelsignals,youwouldenternumbersthat
accesstheothersignals.(Example:12-1,12-2,12-3).If theselectiontimesout,
youmuststartover.
Notes: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital
channels appear. This is normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer
to tune.
To see if you’re tuned to a digital or analog channel, press the INFO
button. This brings up the Channel Banner screen, discussed on page 18.
If theChannelSearchbringsupunavailableorblankchannels,youmightwant
togetridof thesesotheydon’tappearasyouchangechannels.Todothisgo
toMain Menu/Setup Menu/List & Labels.Removingchannelsfromyourchannel
listmaybetimeconsuming,soyoumightwanttodoitlater.Gotopage25for
detailsoneditingyourchannellist.
SETUP
Go back
Auto Channel Search
List & Labels
Closed Caption
Favorite Channel
Language Eng.
Format Normal
Auto Vol. Level Off
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What to Expect
Watching TV
• Yourproductallowsyoutochangetheformatof thepictureyou’reviewing.Pressthe
ZOOM–orZOOM+buttonstochoosedifferentscreenformats.Dependingonthetype
of signalyou’reviewingandhowit’sbeingformatted,adifferentformatmightnotbe
available.TheFormatoptionintheSetupmenualsochangesthescreenformat.The
optionsareNormal, Letterbox, Crop, or Squeeze.Gotopage27forexamplesof screen
formats.
• TheDIG•ANAbuttonontheremoteswitchesbetweenanalogordigitalchannels.
Analogchannelsaresentin4:3(standard)format.Mostdigitalchannelsaresentina
16:9(widescreen)format.Youmightseegrayorblackbarsatthetopandbottomof 
thescreen;itdependsonhowthestationisformattingthevideo.PresstheZOOM–or
ZOOM+buttonsforadifferentformatthatmighteliminatethebars.4:3and16:9arealso
knownasaspectratios.
Note: Digital stations in native 4:3 format might not be able to have their format changed.
(You’ll see black or gray bars on the sides of the picture sent as part of the signal from the
broadcaster).
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Note: If you need to
replace your remote, call
1-800-338-0376. A
shipping and handling
fee will be charged
upon ordering, and the
appropriate sales tax. Have
your Visa, MasterCard or
Discover Card ready.
Your remote part number
is R130C1.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
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16 Chapter 1
Remote Buttons
ANTENNA, DIG•ANA Togglesdigitaloranalogchannels.Refertopage5fora
fulldescription.
Arrow buttons ( , , , ) UsetohighlightdifferentitemsintheTVmenu.
Therightandleftarrowsselecthighlighteditems.
(0-9) Number buttons Enterchannelnumbers(refertopage14),timesettings
(refertopage28),labels(refertopage25)andnotepadmessages(refertopage29).
CC Togglesclosedcaptioningonandoff.
CH + or CH – Scansupordownthroughalltheavailablestationsonanalog
and/ordigitalmode.Pressoncetochangethechannelupordown;pressand
holdtocontinuouslychangechannels.
CLEAR Removesanymenuordisplayfromthescreenandreturnsyouto
normalTVviewing.
FAV (Favorite) PresstobrowsethechannelsinyourFavorite List.Refertopage
27formoreinformation.
GO BACK Returnstothepreviouschannelormenu.
GUIDE Providesupcomingprograminformation(whenavailable)indigital
modeonlyfortheselectedchannel.
INFO Bringsupthechannelbanner.Pressagaintoremove.Refertopage18for
moreinformation.
INPUT TogglesthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannels(FRNT, VID, CVID,
lastdigitalchannelorthelastanalogchannel).
MENU BringsuptheMAIN MENU.Alsogoesbackonemenuinthemenu
system.
MUTE ReducestheTV’svolumetoitsminimumlevel.Pressagaintorestorethe
volume.
OK/CH LIST Wheninthemenusystem,selectshighlighteditems.Alsobrings
upalistof channelsfoundinthechannelsearch.
ON•OFF TurnstheTVonandoff.
PRESETS BringsupthePicturePresetmenu.Allowsyoutosetcustompicture
settings.ChoosefromNormal, Bright, PersonalorTheater.
SKIP Pressoncebeforechangingchannels;watchthescreenfortheSKIPbox
(
SKIP 00:30
)toappear.PresstheSKIPbuttonagain-30secondswillappear.
Enterthenewchannelnumber.TheTVwillchangetothenewchanneland
returntotheoriginalchannelin30seconds.Pressrepeatedlytoaddmoretime.
SLEEP Allowsyoutoactivate/deactivatewhentheTVturnsoff bytakingyouto
theOff Timemenu.Refertopage28.
SOUND Whenadigitalchannelisbeingviewed,selectstheCurrent Language
andDefault Language options.Refertopage15formoreinformation.
VOL - or VOL + DecreasesorincreasestheTV’svolume.
ZOOM–, ZOOM+ Selectsmenuoptions.DuringnormalTVviewing,changesthe
screenformat(aspectratio).Zoomappearsmomentarily.Refertopage27for
moreinformationaboutdifferentscreenformats.

Using the INPUT Button
UsetheINPUTbuttontoscrollthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannelsto
viewcomponentsyouhaveconnectedtotheTV.
1. Makesurethecomponentyouwanttoview(e.g.DVDplayer)isturned
ON.
2. PressINPUTtotunetoanavailableVideoInputChannelandviewthe
component.
3. PresstheINPUTbuttonuntilyoureturntothepreviouschannel.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
INPUT
button
DIGITAL AUDIO
Go back
Cur. Language English1
Def. Language English
SOUND
button
Using the SOUND Button
Thefollowingitemsareavailablefordigitalchannelsonly:
Cur. Language (Current Digital Channel Audio Language) Pressthe
rightarrowbuttontochoosetheaudiolanguageavailablefortheprogram
you’rewatching.Thelanguageyouchoosebecomesthepreferredaudio
languageforallchannelsonthedigitaltuneruntilyouturntheTVoff.If the
languageyouchoosehereisnotbeingbroadcastwithaprogram,thentheTV
willplaythedefaultaudiofortheprogram(usuallyEnglishintheU.S.).
Def. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press
therightarrowbuttontochoosethedialoglanguageyoupreferondigital
channels.If yourpreferredlanguageisbeingbroadcastwithaprogram,itwill
play.If not,thenthedefaultaudiofortheprogramwillplay(usuallyEnglish
intheU.S.).ThedefaultdigitalchannelaudiolanguageoptionsareEnglish,
Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese andKorean.
Using the GUIDE Button
TheGuidefeatureisavailablefordigitalbroadcastsonly.UsetheGUIDE
buttontoviewcurrentandupcomingTVprogramming,if available.While
theguidescreenisshown,contentcannotbeupdated.If thereisnoprogram
informationavailable,thescreendisplays,No program information.
UsethefollowingremotebuttonstonavigatetheGuide.
Right arrow button ( ) Goestothenextguidepagewiththerstprogram
highlighted.
Left arrow button ( ) Goestothepreviousguidepagewiththerst
programhighlighted.
Guide
9:00 AM-12:00 PM WGBH-SD
Clifford “LuLu”
12:00 PM-1:00 PM WGBH-SD
Clifford “Dog’s Rule”
1:00 PM-3:00 PM WGBH-SD
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Connections & Setup

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Channel Banner
Thereareseveralitemsthatmightappearon-screenwhenyoupresstheINFO
buttonontheremote.ThisdisplayiscalledtheChannelBanner.Thefollowing
listdescribestheitemsontheChannelBannerscreen.
TV-14 Displayscurrentprogram’srating.Refertopage20formore
information.
  ParentalControlsMasterEnableshowseithera lockor unlock
icon.(Refertopage19).
•ThelockiconisdisplayedwhentheParental Control(MasterEnable)
settingisactive.
•TheunlockiconisdisplayedwhentheParental Control (Master
Enable)settingisdeactivated.
English Displaysthelanguagecurrentlybeingheard.
CC DisplayedwhenClosedCaptioningisavailableonthecurrent
channel.
Analog/Digital Indicateswhetherthecurrentsignalisanalogor
digital.
Skip: 0:30 CorrespondstotheSKIPbutton.Showstheamountof time
leftbeforetheTVswitchesbacktothepreviouschannel.(Refertopage
16).
7:18 AM Displaysthecurrenttime(enteredintheTimemenu).
11 CNN/11-2 CNN Displaysthecurrentchannelandlabelassigned
tothechannel.Digitalchannelsalsohaveasubchannel(e.g.-2)listing.
Refertopage25formoreinformation.
Normal DisplaysthecurrentscreenformatchosenfromtheSetup
menuorwhenthe /ZOOM–, /ZOOM+buttonsareused.

X
 DisplayedwhenyouMUTEthesound.
TV-14 DSLV CC
Analog Skip: 0:30 7:18 AM
11 CNN Normal
X
TV-14 DSLV English CC
Digital Skip: 0:30 7:18 AM
11-2 CNN Normal
X
Channel Banner menu for an
analog channel.
Channel Banner menu for a
digital channel.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
ThechoicesintheUSA V-CHIPmenuinvolvesoftwareinsideyourTV(referredtoasV-Chip)whichallowsyouto
blockTVprogramsandmoviesbasedonviolence,sexorothercontentyoumaybelievechildrenshouldnotview.
OnceyousetParentalControlstoblockprograms,youcanunblockprogramsbyenteringapassword.
Bydefault,thesoftwareinsideyourTVisturned“off.”ForinstructionstoturnonV-Chip,refertoActivate Parental
Control below.
How V-Chip Works
V-Chipreadstheprogram’sage-basedrating(TV-MA, TV-14,etc.)andcontentthemes(Violence (V), Adult Language
(L),etc.).Broadcastersarenotrequiredtoprovidecontentthemes,soprogramsreceivedwithnocontentthemeswill
onlybeblockedif youblocktheirage-basedrating.Youcanalsoblockoutprogramsthathavebeengivenaratingof 
NotRatedandprogramsthatareconsidered“unrated.”
TheTVage-basedratingsandcontentthemesyoucanblockareidentiedandexplainedindetailinChapter4.
Thefollowingsectionsgiveyoumoredetailsabouthowtochangethestatusof TVprogramlimits.
Chapter 2: Using the TV Features