RCA F20251 User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
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TableofContents....................1
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UsingYour1!/andRemote...6-7
Adju,,_ingYour1!/...............8-10
UsingAdvancedFeatures.11-15
References......................16-21
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
Pour _viter les chocs 41ectriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusq6 au fond.
Cautions Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the
wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it
matches the plug of the TV.
Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to
this product bears the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark. If in
doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Note To 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 and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
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 ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer /Address /Phone:

Table of Contents
Important Information Warning, Product Registration
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Place Channels in Memory, Set the Time
Basic Tour of the Remote 4
Power, Volume, Channel, and Special Buttons
Menu Basics 5
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
Using Your "IV and Remote Remote Buttons
Front Panel Buttons 6
7
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture 8
Picture Settings 9
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings (Not on all models) 10
Stereo, Tone
Using Advanced Features Placing Channels in Memory/AutoProgram
Setting the Sleep Tuner
Setting the Alarm Clock
Watching Closed Captioning
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
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References Displays on the Screen
Order Form for Parts
Limited Warranty
Trouble Checks
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
For more details, see the page numbers listed.
1. Hook up your TV
Details are in the Connections
Guide. CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
Hook up any antennas, cables or
other equipment to your TV before
you follow the steps below.
2. Plug in the TV Plug the cord into the outlet,
matching the wide and the small
end of the plug with the outlet.
3. Put Batteries in the Remote A. Pull off the cover of the battery
compartment.
B. Place the two AAA batteries as
shown, matching the + and -
end of each battery in the
compartment.
C. Replace the cover.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
4. Turn on the TV Press POWER on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
5. Place all available
channels in memory
(AutoProgram)
Detailsfor adding anddeleting
channelsareonpage 11.
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A. Press MENU on the TV front
panel until the Setup menu is
selected. This menu is white.
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Press + to place channels in the
TV's memory (Autoprogram).
Wait until TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.
6. Set the Time 12:21 AM 13
just Setup
A. Press MENU until the Alarm
menu is selected. This menu is
green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you
set it. If it is not, press
CHANNEL down to highlight it.
C. Press-- to set the hour.
D. Press + to set the minutes.
E. PressDISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Basic Tour of the Remote
Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a
general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see page 6.
Power Button
Volume, Channel, and Special
Buttons
Details are on page 6.
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CHAN
Turns the TV on and off.
Operates the TV.
Operates special features of the TV.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Menu Basics
General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown
below. Details on using the remote buttons are on page 6. Many menu items
are explained in detail in Adjusting Your TV starting on page 8 and Using the
Advanced Features starting on page 11.
Colors
Yellow Green Light
Blue
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White
Press MENU on the TV front panel
repeatedly to see each of the four
menu colors.
Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.
Menu Buttons
These buttons are used with the
TV's menus to adjust the features.
Moving through the Menus
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Press MENU to move from
menu to menu.
Press CHANNEL up and down _
to move up and down through
the features'in the menu.
Press VOLUME + and- to
move left and right on the
menu lines.
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Using Your TV and Remote
Remote Buttons
POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
PREV CHAN previous Channel)
Changes back and forth between
two channels.
Select a channel and then select
another. PressPREV CHAN to
switch between the two channels.
DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen.
Clears menus from the screen.
MUTE
Switches the TV sound on or off.
CHAN z_and v
(Channel up and down)
Scansup and down through
channels in the TV's memory.
Moves up and down menus. See
Menu Basics on page 5.
VOL + and-
(Volume up and down)
Raisesand lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu
Free. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.
Number Buttons
Selectsany channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press0 and 6for
channel 6.
For three digit channels, press and
hold I until 1- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.
INPUT
Switches the TV to channel 03.
This is useful if you have a VCR
connected to your TV.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to
the original settings.

Using Your TV and Remote
Front Panel Buttons
For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.
MENU Shows menus on screen.
Moves from menu to menu.
CH ^ and v Channel up and down.
Scans up and down through channels in the TV's memory.
Moves up and down menus.
VOL + and- Volume up and down
Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu line.
Changes a feature setting.
POWER Turns the TV on or off.

Adjusting Your TV
Overall Picture
Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without
changing the color levels.
1. Select the Controls Menu
Alarm Ad
Press MENU on the TV front panel
to select the Controls menu. This
menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Picture
Alarm Ad
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Picture.
3. Use VOLUME + and - to
adjust the Picture Press + to lighten the picture.
OR
Press -- to darken the picture.
Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when you
are finished.
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Adjusting Your TV
Picture Settings
Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your
personal setting. The chart below explains your options.
1. Select the Adjust Menu
2. Highlight item to change
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Press MENU on the TV front panel
repeatedly to select the Adjust
menu. This menu is light blue.
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the picture item you
want to adjust.
oUse VOLUME + or- to
adjust each item
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Press + or - to adjust each item.
Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when you
are finished.
Color
Tint
Bright (Brightness)
Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor
Picture Reset
Press VOLUME + to:
Increase color richness
Give red tint to skin color
Add more light to dark parts of
the picture
Show cleaner, clearer images
Turn on to keep Color and Tint in
proper balance each time you
change channels
Reset the picture back to the
original settings
Press VOLUME - to:
Lower color to black and white
Give green tint to skin color
Add more dark to light parts of
the picture
Make picture more smooth
Turn off for manual adjustment
of Color and Tizit
Reset the picture back to the
original settings

Adjusting Your TV
Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone
Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV. The chart
below explains your options.
1. Select the Controls Menu
Alarm Ad
Press MENU on the TV front panel
to select the Controls menu. This
menu is yellow.
2. Highlight item to change
Alarm Ad
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the sound item you
want to adjust.
3. Use VOLUME + or- to
adjust each item
Alarm
Press + or -- to adjust each item.
Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when you
are finished.
Stereo
Tone
On
Sound is automatically reproduced
in stereo or mono, whichever the
TV station is broadcasting.
High
I-_gh pitched sounds arelouder.
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Off
Sound is reproduced in mono.
Low
Low pitched sounds are louder.
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Using Advanced Features
Placing Channels in Memory (AutoProgramming)
Only channels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when you first turn it on.
The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's
memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up or down
allows you to scan through these channels.
You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak
signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add
or Delete Channels section below.
1. Place channels in
memory (AutoProgram)
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Hook up an antenna, cable or
components before you begin
these steps or you will not be
able to add channels into
memory.
Press MENU on the TV front
panel repeatedly to select the
Setup Menu and highlight
Autoprogram. This menu is
white.
Press + to start the TV adding
all active channels into
memory.
Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.
Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
2. Add or delete channels 13
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A. Press MENU on the TV front
panel repeatedly to select the
Setup menu. This menu is
white.
B. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Channel Memory.
C. Press + to underline the
channel number.
D. Select the channel number you
want to add or delete with the
number buttons.
E. Press + to add or delete a
channel (you will see Stored on
the screen when added and
Erased when deleted).
F. Repeat D and E for more
channels.
G° Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
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Using Advanced Features
Setting the Sleep Timer
You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you're watching TV at night and
fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you.
1. Set Sleep Timer
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11:00 PM 13
Sleep
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A. Press MENU on the TV front
panel to select the Controls
menu and highlight Sleep
Timer. This menu is yellow.
B. Press +to enter the amount of
time you want to watch TV
before it shuts off. Each press
equals 15 minutes.
C. Press - to subtract time from
the sleep timer.
D. Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
2. Add more time
Alarm Ad
A. When 0:01 appears on the
screen, the TV will shut off in
one minute. Press + to add
more time.
B. Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
3. Cancel the Timer A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer.
B. Press -- until the time reaches
C. Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
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Using Advanced Features
Setting the Alarm Clock
The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set
it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it
to turn itself off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.
1. Turn on the Alarm 12:34 AM 13
Alarm A. Press MENU on the TV front
panel to select the Alarm menu
and highlight Alarm. This
menu is green.
B. Press + or -- to select On or
Off.
2. Set the Alarm Channel 12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Adjust Setup
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the Alarm Channel.
B. Press + to highlight the
channel number.
C. Select the channel that you
want the TV to turn on to with
the number buttons.
D. Press + to enter the channel.
3. Set On and Off Times 12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Adjust Setup
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Adjust Setup
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the On or Off Time.
B. Press -- to set the hour.
C. Press + to set the minutes.
D. Press and hold -to choose
Disabled. This turns the TV
only on or only off at a certain
time each day.
E. Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
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Using Advanced Features
Watching Closed Captioning
Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a program as words on
the TV screen. It is useful for the deal hearing impaired, or anyone who
wants to watch a program without sound.
If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the
screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching. Closed
captiot_ing is not available on all programs or at all times.
This TV does not support the text mode. Text information typically
consists of program information, weather bulletins, local activities, etc.
1. Select the Controls Menu
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Press MENU on the TV front panel
to select the Controls menu. This
menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Closed
Captioning
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Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Closed Captioning.
3. Select Setting
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Press +or -- to select Off, C1,
or C2. Select C1 for the display
of the primary language in your
area. Select C2 for an alternate
service such as a secondary
language translation, or
simplified English.
Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when you
are finished.
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Using Advanced Features
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels
in memory (autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting
as needed.
1. Select the Setup menu
Controls Alarm Ad
13 Press MENU on the TV front panel
repeatedly to select the Setup
menu. This menu is white.
2. Highlight Cable/Air
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13 Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Cable/Air.
3. Select Cable or Air
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13 A. Press + or-- to select Cable or
Air. Select Cable if you have
cable. Select Air if you have a
home antenna connected to
your TV.
B. Press DISPLAY to remove the
menu from the screen when
you are finished.
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References
Displays on the Screen
Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what
features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote.
12:00 AM 13
Alarm Sleep
Volume -. ...... I....... +
Mute Stereo
Screen Display
12:00 AM
Description
Time of the dock. Details are on page 3.
13 Channel number you are watching.
Alarm Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 13.
Sleep Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 12.
Volume Sound level of the TV.
Mute No sound comes from the TV. MUTE is not displayed when the Closed
Captioning feature is on. See MUTE button on page 6.
Stereo The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 10.
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References
Order Form for Parts
Remote #213724
This is the remote
that came packed
with your TV. You
can use the order
form at the right to
order it by mail.
Remote #213722
This is a step-up
remote that allows
for direct channel
access and more
convenient
operation.
Cleaner #AHO35
To clean your TV cabinet, we
recommend Murphy's ®Oil Soap
or Cleaner #AH035. You should_
no___!tuse cleaners such as Windex _
with vinegar, Lenoz= Furniture
Polish spray or Heinz = Cleaning
Vinegar to clean your TV cabinet.
Using these cleaners will
permanently mar the surface of
the cabinet. Such damage is not
covered under your purchase
warranty.
Order Form
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Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.
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