RCA 24F530T User manual

Television
User's Guide
Models 24v510"r /24F530"r
Chan¢ Entertainment. Again.

Important Information
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DO NOTOPEN
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insulation between hazardousmainsw)ltage and user
accessibleparts. When servicing useonly identical
replacement parts.
Caution: Toreducethe riskof electric shock,do not removecover {or back).No userserviceable
parts inside.Referservicing to qualified servicepersonnel
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instructions accompanying the _ product that presentsa riskof electric shockor
product, personalinjury.
WARNING
Toreducethe risk of fire or electric shock,
do not exposethis product to rain or
moisture.
Theapparatus must not beexposedto
dripping or splashing. Objects filled with
liquids, such asvasesor drinking glasses,
must never be placedon the apparatus.
Referto 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
causethem 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
closeto the point of cable entry aspractical.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1:Conneetions [_ Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
ProtectAgainst PowerSurges...................................................................................................................3
Protect Componentsfrom Overheating.................................................................................................3
Position CablesProperlyto Avoid Audio Interference .......................................................................3
Important Stand and BaseSafety Information ....................................................................................3
UseIndirect Light .........................................................................................................................................3
CablesNeededto ConnectComponentsto 'fourTV...........................................................................3
TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of Jacks and Cables ................................................................................... 5
ANTENNAIN...................................................................................................................................................5
VIDEO1 andVIDEO2 ..................................................................................................................................5
ComponentVideo (Y,Pb,Pr),Audio Out, and Subwoofer
(model24F530Tonly] ..................................................................................................................................5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6
Front Input Jacks..........................................................................................................................................6
Front PanelButtons .....................................................................................................................................6
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7
Using the Menus ............................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 8
Setthe Language..........................................................................................................................................8
CompleteAuto ChannelSearch................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 9
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 ................................................................................................. 12
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Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Using the W's Features and Menus
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 14
How V-ChipWorks....................................................................................................................................14
USAV-Chip Rating System.....................................................................................................................14
Tv'Rating Limit ...........................................................................................................................................15
MPAA RATING LIMIT ................................................................................................... 17
Blocking SpecificContentThemes.......................................................................................................17
Viewing SpecificContentThemes.........................................................................................................17
ParentalGuideOn (ActivateV-Chip] ...................................................................................................18
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .....................................................................................................................18
Child Lock.....................................................................................................................................................19
ChangePassword.......................................................................................................................................19
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 20
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 20
Timer Menu ................................................................................................................... 21
Function Menu ............................................................................................................. 22
Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................. 23
Parental Guide Menu ................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 24
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 26
FCC and Canada Information ...................................................................................... 26
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27
Accessories....................................................................................................................29
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T_s to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect _fllcomponents before you phJgany of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turnoff the TV_md/orcomponentbefore you connect or disconnect an,i cables.
• M;_kesure;dl _ntennas _mdcables _reproperly grounded. Referto the tmport_mt S_fety Instructions
p_ckedsep_rately.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventik_tion holeson _myof the components.Arr_mgethe componentssotheft air can
cireul_te freely.
• Don't struckcomponents.
• If you place components in _ stand, m_kesure you _fllow _dequateventilation.
• If you connect _n _udio receiveror _mplifiel, place it on the top shelf so the heated_firfrom it won't
flow _round other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert eachcable firmly intothe design_ted jack.
• If you place components abovethe TV,route _fllcables down the sideof the b_ck of the TVinste_d
of str;_ightdown 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 1Von _ stand or blasethat isof adequ_te sizeand
strength to prevent the 1Vfrom being aeeident_filytipped ove_pushed off, or pulled oft. This could
causepersonal injury and/or d_mage the 1V.Referto 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 cablesyou m_y need tor the connections representedin this book.
Coaxi_I cable S-Video c_ble Audio_Jideo cables Co_upo_e_tVide¢_
{Y,Pb*Pri e_ibles
If!_, luode124FB30Tonly]

Connections and Setup
_R TV (back i)ael)
"IV ÷ DVB ÷ VCR
1. Connect your DVDPlayerto your "IV.
A. Connect the audio {white and red) cablesto the VIDEO1 Rand LiMONOAUDIOjacks on the back
of the #_ and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer (sometimeslabeEedLandR).
B. if your DVDpEayerhasan S-Videojack, connect an S-Video cable to the SWideojack on the DVD
pEayerand to the S-ViDEOjack on the back of the #_. if your DVDplayer doesn't havean
SWideojack, go to I D.
-OR-
C, Model 24F530T only: tf wur DVDplayer hasa component video jacks {Y,Pb,Pr},connect video
gradetables to the Component Videojacks on the DVDplayer andto the Y,Pb,Prjacks on the
back of the ]V. If your DVDplayer doesn't have component video jacks,go to I D.
-OR-
D. Connect avideo cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVDplayerand to the VIDEOjack
on the backof the IV.
2. Connect your Tv'to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNAINjack on your #_ and to the RFOutput jack on wur VCR
(sometimeslabeled 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_Iwill automatically
shut off after 15 minutes to sav_"power.
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Connections and Setup
_lanation of Jacks and Cables
This section describesthe jacks you can useto make connections, Thereareseveralways to connect
components to your 11/,
ANTENNAIN
ANTENNAINjack _lnltcoa×i_fle_lble.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO1
VIDEOI _lnltVIDEO2jacks, _ludio/video
canes, alld S-Video cable.
ANTENNAIN Letsyou connect a coaxial cable to receive
the signal from the antenna, cable, cane box, or if using the
example on page4, a VCR.
VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2
VIDEO,AUDIORand L/MONO Letsyou connect a
component such asaVCR,DVDplayel_or laserdis¢playelt
• R(RIGHT)AUDIO Providesright audio connection. The
right audio connector isUSUaIIV red.
• L/MONOAUDIO Providesleft audio connection. The
left audio connector istlStlaIIy white.
• VIDEO Providescomposite video connection. Thevideo
connector is usually ,iellow.
S-VIDEO Providesbetter 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 RAUDIO input jacks.
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Pr a SUB
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LVIDEO_ OIfrPUT
Y,Pb,Prjacks, audio, subwooftr m_d
compn_entvideoe_bles,
Component Video [Y, Pb, Pr), Audio Out, and
Subwoofer [model 24F530T only)
Y,Pb, Pr(Component Video) Providesoptimum picture
quality becausethe video isseparatedinto three signals. Use
three video-grade canes for the connection. Thesecanes are
often color-coded {red,blue and green).When using Y,Pb,
Pr,makesureyou connectleft and right audio canes to the
Rand LAUDIO input jacks.
Note:_*;eYc(_mponentvJdeoj<_tkis_/_othetemposi__4OEO2
v;deo ]_lcl lindisc(l_,r_edyeY,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,
SUBWOOFERAllows 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 sideof the _ forconnecting
aeameorderor video game console.Toaccessthe 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_VOjo_'Itohe_ theI_U4/O.
VIDEO Receivesvideo from another component such as a cameorder,video game console,or VCR.
L!MONO and RAUDIO Receivesaudio from another component suchasa eameorder,video game
console,or VCR.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV to operate many of the
]V's features.
INPUT Togglesthe Video tnput Charmed for avideo 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 rightarrow button on the remote
control andadjusts menu controls.
CN- Scansdown through the current channel list. tn the menu system,acts like the down arrow
button on the remotecontrol and adjustsmenu 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 intoa grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely intothe outlet.
• Removethe battery compartment coverfrom the backof the remote by pushing down on and
sliding off the cove_
• Insert 2 fresh "AAA"batteries. Makesure the polarities {_ and _)are aligned correctly.
•Replacethe co',,'elt
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Connections and Setup
How to Usethe Remote Control to Complete the
Thetechnical term is "Navigation"- how you movethrough
the on-screen menus,The method is the samethroughout the
menuscreens:highlight your choice and select it,
Tohighlight amenu item, pressthe arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the menuson the screen, Usethe
up anddown arrow buttons to move up or down, Usethe
right and left arrow buttons to moveright 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 tedme_m,;th_stthem,e/li_item s_md_out fl(lm oFher
mellu hem_oil theii_ (_ppec_rsd_rkef,b@h_el;or _different _'ok>l_
Turn on the IV
PressIV on the remote, or press POWER on the ]V's front
panel.
Note:P_essmg_he_/hi;trot, not orgytl,'_ c,_the TKbutput,;_he
left,ore_n_o_/_P,Od(_"_,_nx_d_"_'_eon5th(_tthe bl2tZ_n5o_ the
_emotecor,t_d opem_ theT_ fu_x-ti_n_.
Picture Ttmer Tuning
icon icon icon
P_CTL!RE
CONTRAST 1
BRIGHTNESS 18
COLOR 50
[ SHARPNESS 50
TINT 0
COMBFILTER ON
COLOR TEMP NORMAL
The list of ieolls at the top of the menus.
Using the Menus
You might want to makeyourself familiar with the menu
system.At the top of the screen,you'll seethe following
menu icons:Picture, Sound,Timer,Function,Tuning, and
ParentalGuide,
Pressthe MENUbutton to bring up the Main Menu, and
pressthe right arrow button until the icon you want is
highlighted. The menu options changeasyou toggle the
]cons.
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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 afew important menu items the
first th33eyou turn on your 1%;.
P_CTU_K
CONTRAST 1
BRIGHTNESS 18
COLOR 50
SHARPNESS 50
TiNT 0
COMBFILTER ON
COLOR TEMP NORMAL
Set the Language
The language setting determines the language in which the
on-screen displaysand menus appea_You can choosefrom
English,Spanish, or French.Thedefault isEnglish.
I. PressMENUon the remote control (the Main menu
appearsj.
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.F÷ i}
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LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BACKGROUND ON
BLACK STRETCH OFF
NOISE REDUCE OFF
CLOSE CAPTION CC1
CC ON MUTE ON
Tuning
icon
Complete Auto Channel Search
Thispart of the setup allows the _' to searchfor all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable IV system,Thisis
sometimescalled auto programming.
I, PressMENUon 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.
.... _ _%:
/ UMINO
SOURCE AIR
CHANNEL 18
DELETE CH NO
FINE TUNE
To cancel at any time, press OK.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 3.
AUTO SEARCH
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