RCA 9V345T User manual

Television User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Connect your TV
Two possible connections are shown below.
Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the
back of the TV, as shown on the left.
TV (Back Panel)
ANTENNA
ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
AUDIO OUT
L
L
R
R
1
2
VIDEO OUT
1
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
ANTENNA
DVD
PLAYER
RF
MODULATOR
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR
SIGNAL
Y
P
B
P R
L
V
ANT IN
TO TV
R
ANTENNA IN FROM TV
DVD Player + TV with RF modulator
Use the RF modulator (included with AC power supply) to connect your DVD player. (The
example shows jacks on one side of the RF modulator for reference. The modulator actually
has jacks on both sides.)
1. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your DVD
player and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on the RF modulator.
2. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your
DVD player to the Video Input jack on the RF modulator.
3. Connect the RF modulator to the back of the TV.
4. Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the ANT-IN jack
on the RF modulator.
RF
MODULATOR
L
V
ANT IN
TO TV
R
ANTENNA IN FROM TV
9VDC
800mA
5. Select channel 3 or 4 on the RF
modulator. When you turn the TV on, the
RF modulator will automatically detect
your cable input for the TV. Channel 3 or
4 (which ever you choose) will play your
movie.
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.
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Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the
remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Turn on the TV
Press the ON•OFF button on the remote or POWER on the front panel.
Auto Channel Search
Perform the Auto Channel Search. The TV will search for all channels viewable through your antenna or
cable TV system. This option tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through
the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. You may
interrupt this process by pressing the MENU button.
This process is also described in the Channel menu section, page 9.
1 2 3
1 Signal Type: CABLE TV
2 Auto Channel Search
3 List
0 Exit
Channel
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Your TV also
comes with a car adapter. Use the adapter, (pictured to the right) to plug your TV into
the cigarette lighter in your vehicle.
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Channel Marker
The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV, change channels, or press the INFO
button.
01:30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip timer.
13 Displays the current channel.
7:17 Displays the current time.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available.
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
Mute
7:17 13
Sleep CC
1:30
The Channel Marker shown is just an
example of what your screen may look like.
You can press MENU or CLEAR to make the
Channel Marker disappear, or it will
disappear automatically after a short time.
Dipole Antenna Connection
When connecting the antenna to your TV, use the supplied antenna. Follow the steps below to connect the
antenna supplied with your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable-TV system).
1. Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your TV until it locks in place.
2. Connect the cable from the antenna adapter to the ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV.
When you turn on the TV, adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for best reception.
• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.
• For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best reception.
• Don’t use this connection with any other connection.
ANTENNA
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Caution: If you choose to use a stand with your
TV, take precautions that the stand or other
furniture the TV is placed on is properly
located and of adequate size and strength to
prevent the TV from accidentally being pushed
off, pulled off, or tipped over. This could cause
damage to the TV and/or personal injury.
Front Panel Controls
CHAN ^ (Channel up) Scans up through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN ^points up to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHAN v (Channel down) Scans down through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN v points down to items and adjusts menu
controls.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
VOL - (Volume down) Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL + (Volume up) Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
Front Panel Lock
This feature allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Even when the front
panel lock feature is ON, the TV operates with the remote control.
• To lock the buttons on the front of the TV, make sure the TV is turned ON,
then press and hold the ON•OFF button on the remote for approximately 5
seconds.
• To turn off the front panel lock, make sure the TV is OFF, then press and hold
the ON•OFF button on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Now the
buttons will operate properly.
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ON OFF
VOL
MUTE GO BACK
CH
CLEAR MENU
PRESETS
CC
SLEEP
INFO
SKIP
123
456
789
0
INPUT
OKOK
Remote Control Buttons
When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV. Objects between the remote and the
remote sensor can block the signal to the TV.
0-9 (Number) buttons Press to access any channel number. To select a channel, press two number buttons.
For example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6. To select a 3 digit number, press and hold number button 1 until
1— appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Use the arrow buttons to move through the on-screen menu system.
ON•OFF Turns the TV on or off.
CC This button has no functionality with this product*.
CH +/- (Channel) buttons Press to select the next higher or lower channel in memory. You can add or erase
channels in memory as desired.
CLEAR Press to clear the screen of all on-screen displays.
GO BACK Pressing this button switches the TV back to the last tuned channel. This is useful if you want to
watch two channels. Select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select the other channel by pressing
two number buttons. The TV changes back and forth between the two channels each time you press this
button.
INFO Brings up the channel banner.
INPUT This button has no functionality with this product.
*Closed captioning is accessible from the menu system, go to page 8 for more information.
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Arrow
buttons
OK
button
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MENU Press to bring up the menu screen, then use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired menu choice.
MUTE Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level. Closed captioning (C1) may appear on the screen
when you press MUTE. To restore sound and normal picture, press MUTE again or press VOL up.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press to select the item that is highlighted.
PRESETS Press to return all video settings (color, tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness) back to the
original settings. Also functions to reset the time and timers.
SKIP (Commercial Skip) Starts an on-screen countdown timer. While the timer is on the screen, you can
browse through other channels. Each press of the SKIP button adds 30 seconds to the timer. When the timer
reaches 0:00, the TV will automatically go back to the channel it was on when the timer was started.
SLEEP Sets the TV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Use the right and left arrow
buttons to choose the amount of time.
VOL +/- (Volume) buttons Increases or decreases volume. The volume display appears on the screen when
you press the VOL buttons.
Tip
• Use the MENU button to bring up
the menu screen. Use the arrow
buttons to move the highlight up and
down.
• Press the OK button to choose the
highlighted item.
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TV Main Menu
The TV Main Menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust the TV's picture quality,
screen, channel settings, parental controls, and time functions.
To select a menu item:
1. Press MENU to bring up the TV Main Menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight an item and press MENU to select it.
You can also press the corresponding number on the remote.
3. To exit any menu screen, highlight Exit and press MENU, or press CLEAR on the remote.
Picture Quality Menu
The Picture Quality Menu contains five controls that adjust the TV's picture. Use the arrow buttons to
adjust the controls.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels allowing you to get the correct
flesh tones.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Reset Picture Controls Resets the picture controls to their original settings.
The TV Main Menu
TV Main Menu
1 Picture Quality
2 Screen
3 Channel
4 V-Chip Parental Controls
5 Time
0 Exit
Tip
You can also use the PRESETS button on
the remote at any time to reset the
picture controls to their original settings.
1 Contrast +........|........-
2 Color +........|........-
3 Tint +........|........-
4 Black Level +........|........-
5 Sharpness +........|........-
6 Reset Picture Controls
7 Exit
Picture Quality Menu
Picture Quality Menu
TV Main Menu
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Screen Menu
The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the closed-caption display, closed-caption
mode, and menu language.
CC (Closed-Caption) Display Lets you choose the way closed caption information is shown on the
screen. Use the MENU button to toggle between the following:
Off No closed caption information displayed.
On Closed caption information shown always, when available.
On When Muted Displays closed caption information, when available, whenever you press the
MUTE button. The closed caption information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
CC (Closed-Caption) Mode Lets you choose which closed caption mode is used for displaying closed
caption information. Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices: CC1 and CC2.
Not all programs are encoded with closed caption information. When a program is closed captioned, the
letters CC are displayed under the Channel Marker.
Menu Language Lets you select the language of your choice: English, French, or Spanish. Use the
MENU button to toggle between the choices.
Screen
1 CC Display: OFF
2 CC Mode: CC1
3 Menu Language: English
0 Exit
Closed Caption Modes
CC1: full translation of the primary
language in your area
CC2: secondary language translation,
simplified English, or whatever is being
broadcast in your area
Screen Menu
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Channel Menu
The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom-
building your channel list.
Signal Type Displays a choice that lets you select between CABLE TV and ANTENNA:
Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for UHF/VHF TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Selecting this option tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels
available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel
list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel
list. (You may interrupt this process by pressing the MENU button.)
List Displays a control panel that lets you customize your channel scan list by adding or removing
channels. Use the arrow buttons to move between fields and to enter settings. Press MENU to exit.
Channel Number Use the CH +/- or arrow buttons to scroll through the channel scan list.
You can also enter the channel number directly using the number buttons.
Scan List Indicates whether the channel number is included (YES) or is not included (NO)
in the channel scan list.
Channel menu
List menu
List
Chan Scan
# List
059 YES
^
v
Press MENU to exit.
1 Signal Type: CABLE TV
2 Auto Channel Search
3 List
0 Exit
Channel
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V-Chip Parental Controls
The V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain
programs. When you select V-Chip Parental Controls, you will be prompted to enter your password if
controls are locked, or to remember to lock controls if unlocked.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip)
which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you believe
children should not view. Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs with a
password.
When turned “on,” the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells
the V-Chip the program’s age-based rating and content themes. If you have blocked the rating or content
themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “This program is blocked. Change
channel or press DISPLAY (INFO) to enter password,” when you tune to that program.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. Rated programs received
with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block
movies with a rating of “Not Rated” and “unrated” TV programs.
TV Main Menu
1 Picture Quality
2 Screen
3 Channel
4 V-Chip Parental Controls
5 Time
0 Exit
Setting V-Chip Parental Controls
The V-Chip software inside your TV comes
turned “off,” so if you choose to implement
it, you must turn it on.
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V-Chip Parental Controls
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie-viewing limits.
Blocking Movie Ratings
You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using Movie Ratings Limit in the
V-Chip Parental Controls menu.
• To block all movies above a certain rating: In the Rating field, use the arrow up and down
buttons to highlight the lowest unacceptable rating. Then highlight the Rating Status field and
press the arrow up and down buttons to change the status from View to Block. All higher ratings
will automatically change to Block.
• To lock your selection(s): Select Parental Controls from the V-Chip Parental Controls menu. Press
the right arrow button to select LOCKED. Enter your password (if you have not already set
your password, you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm). The word UNLOCKED will
flash to remind you that the Parental Controls are not locked.
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View.
• To view movie ratings: Highlight the Rating field and use the arrow up and down buttons to
find the rating you want to view. Then use right arrow button to highlight the Rating Status
field, and use arrow up and down buttons to change the status to View.
1 Movie Rating Limit
2 TV Rating Limit
3 Unrated Programs: VIEW
4 Parental Controls: UNLOCKED
0 Exit
Selecting Movie Rating Limit
Rating Status
NC-17 View
^
Press MENU to exit.
Viewing movie ratings
Movie Rating limit
Rating
field Rating Status field
v
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V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can be viewed. To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose V-Chip Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you
must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will
not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2. Press MENU to continue.
3. Highlight and select TV Rating Limit.
4. Once you get to the TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrow buttons on your remote to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from View to Block.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.
Tip
When you change the status
of an age-based rating to
Block, the system will
automatically block that
rating and all of its content
themes and all higher ratings
and their content themes.
When you change the status
of a Content Theme to B, the
system will automatically
block that content theme in
the current rating and in all
higher ratings. Only the
content theme status
corresponding to the current
age-based rating changes to
View (V). Higher rated
content themes do not
change.
The TV Rating Limit Screen
Below is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating Limit screen.
v
v
Press MENU to exit.
TV Rating Limit
Content
Rating Status D L S V FV
TV-MA View V V V
Rating field
Lets you select from a list
of age-based ratings you
can block or view.
Rating Status field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating
limit to the left is View or Block.Content Themes
Lists the content themes you can
block or view.
Content Status fields
Lets you select which content
themes to view for the selected
rating, and whether the status of
the content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B).
Tip
You can always press MENU
to exit back to the previous
screen while in the Rating
Limit menus.
Pointer highlight
Lets you see the position
of the cursor on the
screen.
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Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains
one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence
(V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents
are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of
14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D),
strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may
want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some
suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or
situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who
have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this
program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is
not expected to frighten younger children.
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
Age-Based
Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
TV-Y7
TV-Y
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TV Rating Limit
Content
Rating Status D L S V FV
TV-14 Block V V V V
^
Press MENU to exit.
v
Rating field
Content
Themes
Status field
Rating
Status field
Content Themes
Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes
You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a specified age-based rating level using
the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen.
Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age-based rating and its associated
content ratings.
• To block all programs above a certain rating level: Highlight the Rating field, then scroll
through the ratings using the up and down arrow buttons until the lowest unacceptable rating is
highlighted. Then use the right arrow button to highlight the Rating Status field and select
Block.
• To block all programs with specific content above a certain rating level: Content Themes are
specific to the rating level. Therefore, you must first highlight the Rating field and scroll
through the ratings using the up and down arrow buttons until the lowest rating associated with
the type of content you want to block is highlighted. Then highlight the Content Theme Status
field and change the Vto Bunder the appropriate Content Theme.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes
After you have blocked age-based ratings and content themes, you have the option of selectively
changing some of the ratings and themes back to View.
• To view ratings: Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating Field, then use
arrow up and down buttons to change its status from Block to View. When you change a
specific rating to View, the Content Status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become
View as well.
• To view content: Highlight the Rating field, then use the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating whose Content Theme settings you want to change. Next, highlight the Content
Theme Status that you want to change using the right arrow button; then use the up and down
arrow buttons to change it to V.
Blocking age-based ratings and
content themes
TV Rating Limit
Content
Rating Status D L S V FV
TV-PG View V B V V
^
Press MENU to exit.
v
Content Themes
Status field
Rating field
Rating Status field
Content Themes
Viewing age-based ratings and
content themes
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Overriding Limits
When you override a blocked program by entering your password, the Parental Controls option on the
V-Chip Parental Controls menu will read Disabled. In this state, access to the V-Chip Parental Controls
menu is still locked and all controls will be in effect the next time the TV is turned on.
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block No unrated programs are available.
“Unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local weather programs, and
public announcements. Also, the first few seconds of a channel with rated programming may be blocked
(due to a brief delay in transmission of the rating information).
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
You must lock Parental Controls for TV rating and content, movie rating, and unrated program
blocks to take effect.
If you forget your password, the password can be reset to 0000 by pressing and holding the volume down
and the channel up buttons simultaneously for five seconds. Using this password, you can then access the
V-Chip menus and change the password.
While within the Rating Limit screens,
pressing PRESETS on the remote will reset all
ratings to View and V.
“Unrated” vs. “Not Rated”
All movies are assigned a rating. Some
movies are given a rating of Not Rated (NR).
You can assign Block or View status to the NR
rating in the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
screen.
Not all television programs are assigned a
rating (age-based rating). To assign View or
Block status to “unrated” television
programs, you must use the Unrated
Programs option from the V-Chip Parental
Controls menu.
Remember
When you want to watch a blocked
program, press the INFO button on the
remote to enter your password.
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1 Sleep Timer
2 Set Time
3 Wake-up Timer
0 Exit
Ti
me
Time menu
The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the sleep timer, set time, and wake-up timer
functions.
Sleep Timer Lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Use
the VOL+/–buttons to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 30 minute increments. Press MENU to
exit.
Set Time Lets you enter the current time. Use the VOL+/–buttons and number buttons to set the
time. Press MENU to exit.
Wake-up Timer Lets you enter the time you wish your television to turn itself on. Use the VOL+/–
buttons to set the wake-up timer. To clear the wake-up timer, display the Wake-up Timer screen and
press PRESETS.
Time menu
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic
remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on or controls don’t work
• Check to make sure it is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure
it is “live” by plugging in something else.
• Try unplugging set for one minute, plugging it back in,
and then turning it on again.
• Make sure the Front Panel Lock feature is not set.
• 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.
Problems with remote
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote
sensor.
• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the TV's remote
sensor.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed
incorrectly. Try replacing batteries.
Turns on or off while playing
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated
because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn
on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your
house may be abnormally high.
• Maybe the Sleep or Wake-up Timer is activated.
Blank screen or black box appears on the screen
• Try another channel.
• Press PRESETS, in case the picture controls are set too low.
• Closed Captions may be turned on. Check the Closed-
Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu.
Can’t select a certain channel
• Channel may be blocked or not approved through
Parental Controls.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button
to restore sound.
No picture, no sound, but power is on
• Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position. Try
another channel.
• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. Try another channel.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak
signals.
Parental Controls won’t let me watch a program even though it’s
not rated as violent
• Maybe you have blocked a movie with a rating of “Not
Rated” or an “unrated” TV program. Go to page 15 for
more instructions.
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Chapter 3: Additional Information
18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly.
Accessory Information
There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories
are subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax
for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
How To Order
To place an order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or
Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below.
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items.
1-800-338-0376
You can buy some accessories on-line at
www.rca.com
ON OFF
VOL
MUTE GO BACK
CH
CLEAR MENU
PRESETS
CC
SLEEP
INFO
SKIP
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456
789
0
INPUT
OKOK
Remote Control This is the remote control
that came packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can be ordered as
needed.
Part number 260602
price $19.25
Screw-on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR orTV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a
secure connection.
Push-on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR orTV. Ends push on for a quick connection.
VH81 (3-ft)
price $3.95
Gold-Tipped Cables
VH89 (6 ft)
price $5.95
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