RCA F19425 User manual

Television User's G id
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Please read these instructions before
operating this )roduct for the first time.
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_ aution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
_k his 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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu au fond.
Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz, 72 W (for model F19425)
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or 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 cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, 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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card 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:

bJe @f C@n ents
Chapter 1" Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .................... 2
Connect Your TV .......................................................... 3
Plug in the TV ............................................................... 4
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................ 4
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup ...................................................... 4
Turn on the TV ............................................................. 5
Complete the Interactive Setup .................................. 5
The Buttons on the Remote Control .......................... 6
Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ........................................................... 7
Parental Controls and V-Chip ...................................... 7
How V-Chip Works ................................................ 8
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ........................................ 10
Blocking Specific Content Themes ..................... 12
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...................... 13
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .................................. 14
V-Chip Unrated Program Block .......................... 15
Channel Block ...................................................... 16
Front Panel Block ................................................ 16
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ........................... 17
Important Note About Parental Controls .......... 17
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ........................ 18
Menus .................................................................. 18
Picture Quality Menu ................................................ 18
Screen Menu .............................................................. 19
Using Closed Captioning ..................................... 20
Closed-Caption Modes ........................................ 20
Channel Menu ............................................................ 20
Time Menu ................................................................. 21
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 22
TV Problems ......................................................... 22
The Remote Control Doesn't Work .................... 23
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls ............ 23
The Front of Your TV - Front Panel .......................... 24
Care and Cleaning ..................................................... 24
Limited Warranty ....................................................... 25
Accessory Information .............................................. 28
How To Order ............................................................. 28

Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
•Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components, Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don't stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle
of the back 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.
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 Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting,
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ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR
TV (Back Panel) IConnect Your TV
Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the cable in-jack on the back
of the TV, as shown on the left.
Front Panel Jacks
Use the jacks on the front panel of your TV to connect components to your TV.
You can access the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on your remote
until INPUT appears on the screen.
VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR, camcorder or Internet
access device.
AUDIO (mono in) Receives audio signals from another component such as a VCR,
camcorder or Internet access device.
Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
_l_e pictures on the left show the cables needed to connect components to your TV.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (AN cables for short) are often sold as a bundled set. When
connecting components to your TV, usethe cable with the yellow end to connect the
video and the cable with the red end to connect the audio. Leavethe cable with the
white end (if there isone) unconnected.
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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.
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.
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Use the CHAN /v and VOL +/- buttons
to move through the menu system. Use
the MENU button to select items.
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
The technical term is "Navigation" -how you move through the on-screen menus.
The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
select it.
rib highlight a menu item, use the CHAN ^/v buttons to move up or down. Use the
VOL +/- buttons to move left or right or to change an item's setting.
Use the MENU button to select menu items.
YOU can also use the remote's number buttons to select menu items directly.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu
items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
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Turn on the TV
Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the Interactive
Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" after a period of time if you don't make a
selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
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To access the setup menus manually, press
MENU and choose Setup.
Complete the Interactive Setup
el_e menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this book, we call it
the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the
appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear
automatically.
Set the Menu Language
el_e first part of the SI:'2'UPasks you to select your preferred language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU to select that language.
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Complete Auto Channel Search
el_e next part of the Sk'2'UP asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable
through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "auto programming."
Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on
the screen.
When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press MENU. This concludes
the Interactive Setup.
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can accessit later through the Channel
menu. See Chapter3 for more details.
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control.
This button can also be used to select numbered menu items directly.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits, rib enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the
first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two.
Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold ] for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
CHAN (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list. Press once to
change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. Also used as up and
down arrows in the menu system.
CLEAR tlemoves any menu/display fronl the screen and returns you to TV viewing; cancels the SKIP timer.
DISPLAY Brings up available channel infornlation. This button is also referred to as INFO in the TV's
menu system.
INPUT Changes your _I'Vto its video input channel. The Video Input Channel is the channel your TV
must tune to in order for you to access a component that's connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO jacks
on the front of your TV. Example: to view a tape from your camcorder, connect the camcorder to the
_l'V'sAUDIO and VIDEO jacks on the TV's front panel with the audio/video cables.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you
to the previous menu.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
PREY CH Returns you to the previous channel.
RESET When viewing video, brings up the Piclures Presels menu and sets the picture quality controls
to the Bright setting. Use the number buttons to choose a different picture preset. In the TV's menu
system, this button also returns the settings of the menu you're in back to its factory defaults.
SKIP (Commercial Skip) Press once before changing channels. _ll_eTV will wait 30 seconds before
returning you to the original channel. Press again to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel the SKIP timer.
rOE- or rOE + Decreases or increases the _l'V'svolume. Also used as left and right arrows in the
menu system.
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5 Parental Controls
Channel Banner
_l_ere are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY button on
the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the
items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
12.'01 Displays the current time.
UNLOCKED Displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
60 Displays the current channel or input channel (FRNT).
MUTE Displayed when you mute the audio.
SLEEP Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the comulercial skip (SKIP) timer.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
_l_e Parenlal Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see
certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
"ll_e first three choices in the Parental Controls 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. In other
words, it lets you program your TV so it won't display certain programs.
Once you block progra,r_s, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to use this
feature, you can just ignore it.
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This screen appears when you try to tune
to a channel or program that's blocked by
Parental Controls. Press DISPLAY on your
remote to enter your password.
Important Note About Parental Controls
Once you've locked Parental Controls, the TV blocks the picture of all channels and
programs that you've set as blocked. The screen to the left appears when you try to tune to a
program or channel that's blocked.
To temporarily unlock Parental Controls when you see the screen to the left:
1. Press DISPLAY on your remote control.
Important: The on-screen display refers to an "INFO" button, which the remote that
comeswith your TV does not have. Usethe DISPLAYbutton instead.
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your password. If you want to cancel,
press CLEAR.
3. Once you've successfully entered your password, press CLEAR to exit.
The Parental Controls function remains unlocked until the next time you turn on your TV.
How V-Chip Works
When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with
programs, el_mt code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.)
and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the pro)gram contains, you will receive the message, "This
channel is not approved for viewing," when you tune to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so pro)grams received with no
content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block
out pro)grams that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and pro)grams that are considered
"unmted" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are listed in the table on the following page.
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