RCA F25215 User manual

US.ER'S
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Table of Contents
Important Information Wang, Product Re_stration
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup 2-3
Hook up your TV,Plug in the TV, Put Batteriesin thhRemote,
Turn on the TV,Place Channels in Memory, Set the Time
Basic Tour of the Remote
Power, Volume, Channel, and Special Buttons
Menu Basics
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
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Using Your Remote With Remote Buttons
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture 7
Picture Settings 8
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings 9
Stereo, Tone
Using Advanced Features -Placing Channels in Memory/Autoprogram
Setting the Sleep Timer
Setting the Alarm Clock
Watching Closed Captioning
Selecting a Language
-Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
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References
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Front Panel Buttons
Displays on the Screen
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Order Form for Parts
Glossary
Index
Caring for Your TV :"
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Quick,Guide to Your TV
.Startup
The steps below wiU get your TV connected and ready for watching. For
more details, see the page numbers listed.. ,
1. Hook up your TV
It is important to use only
the adapters specified as
they incorporate special •
•isolation circuitry to meet
safety regulations. Parts
can be ordered on page 20.
Hook up your antenna or
cable to the 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 0f the battery
compartment.
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B. Place the two AAA batteries as
shown, matching the + and -
end of each battery in the
compartment.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
4. Turn on the TV O
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Press POWER on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
5. Place all available
channels in memory
(Autoprogram)
Detailsfor addingand deleting
channelsareon page10'.
6. Set the Time AM
13 A, Press MENU until the Setup menu
is selected. This menu is white.
B. Press VOLUME + to place
channels in the TV's memory
(Autoprogram).
C. Wait until TV has cycled through
all the channels and returns to
original channel.
13 A. Press MENU until the Alarm
menu is selected. This menu is
green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you
"setit. If it is not, press
CHANNEL down to highlight it.
C,,Press vOLUME -- to set the
hour.
D.,I_essVOLUME +to set the
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F. Press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen, or the
mends will automatically -
•disappear from the screen, after
abrief period of time. 3

Quick Guide to Your TV
Basic Tour of the Remote
Basic information aboutyour remote is shown below_ This will give you a
general idea of how your remote works. For more details, seepage 6.
Power Button
Volume and Channel Buttons
De_ailsareonpage 6.
Turns the TV on and off.
Operate the TV.
Scan up and down through
channels in the TV's memory.
Raise and lower the sound. ....
Special Buttons
Details areonpage 6.
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POWER
MUTIE PREVCH
Operate special features
of the TV.

Quick Guide to Your TV
Menu Basics
General information about using the on-screen menu systeril 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 7 and Using the
Advanced Features starting on page 10.
Colors
Yellow Green Light White
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PressMENU on the TV front panel
repeatedly to see.eachof the four
menu colors.
Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.
Menu Buttons.
The buttOns shown on the front
TV panel are used with the TV's
menus to adjust the features.
Moving through the Menus
Controls Alarm Ad
1. Press MENU on the TV front
panel to move from menu to
menu.
2. Press CHANNEL up and down
to move through the features in
the menu.
3. PressVOLUME + and--to
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•move leftand right on e '._ , .
menu lines.
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Using Your.Remote
WithRemote Buttons .
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DISPLAY' POWER
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MUTE PREVCH
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VOL CHAN VOL
CHAN
DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen.
Clears menus from the screen.
POWER
Turns the TVon and off.
MUTE
Switches the TV sou-ndon or off.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Changes back and forth between
two channels.
Select achannel and then select
another. PressPREV CH to-switch
between the two channels.
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CHAN ^and v
(Channel up anddown)
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 le_ft-andright On a menu
line. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Number Buttons (0-9)
Selectsanychannel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0and 6 for
channel 6.
For three digit channels, press and
ho!d I until 1- appearson the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to
the original settings.
SKIP (Commercial Skip)
Allows you to look at other
channels during commercials.
Each pressadds 30 seconds. Use
the CHANNEL or number buttons
to scanthe other channels. TV
switches back to original channel
when time runs out:
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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
Ad
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to select the Controls menu. This
menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Picture
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Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Picture.
3. Use VOLUME + and - to
adjust the Picture
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Press VOLUME +to lighten the
picture_
OR
Press VOLUME- to darken the
picture.
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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.
3. Use VOLUME + or- to
adjust each item
Controls Alarm
Press VOLUME + or--- to adjust
each item.
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Press VOLUME + to: Press VOLUME - to:.
Color Increase color richness Lower color to black and white
Tint Give red tint to skin color Give green tint to skin color
:Bright (Brightness)
Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor
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Picture Reset
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 _annels'
et the pictur b
Res e ack to the . .I
.original settings .,
Add more dark to light parts of
the picture
• Make picture more smooth
Turn off for manual adjustment
of Color and Tint
•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. Thechart
below explains your options.
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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 item to change Press C,HANNEL down to
highlight the sound item you
want to adjust.
3. Use VOLUME +or- to
adjust each item
Press VOLUME .+ or-- to adjust
each item.
Stereo:•
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On -"Off
•Sound is automatically reproduced Sound is reproduced in mono.
in Stereo or mono, whichever the _ ' "_-
TV station is broadcasting. ., . _. :
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:_w pitched;sounds areiouder.
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Using Advanced Features ....
Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)
Only channels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when youfirstturnit on.
The_nnels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's
memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up and down
allows you to scan through these channels.
You may want to add or delete a few chanz_els 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)
;ontrols Ala
13 A° Hook up an antenna, cable or
components before you begin
these steps or you will not be
able to add channels into
memory. -
B. Press MENU repeatedly to)
select the Setup menu. This"
menu is white.
C. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Autoprogram.
D. Press VOLUME + to start the
TV adding all active charmels
into memory.
E_ Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.
2. Add or delete channels
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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 VOLUME + to under'line
the channel number.
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Select the channel number you
want to add or delete with the
number buttons. .
Press VOLUME + to add Or
delete a channel (you will see
Stored on the screen when
added and Erased when"
deleted).
Repeat D and E for more ......
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Using Advanced Features
Setting the SleepTimer
You can set your TV to turn itself off. Ifyou're watching TV at night and
fall asleep, the TV will turnoff for you.
1. Set Sleep Timei"
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11:00PM Sleep
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Press MENU on the TV front
panel to select the Controls
menu and highlight SIeep
Timer. This menu is
yellow.
Press VOLUME + to enter the
amount of time you want to
watch TV before it shuts off.
Each press equals 15 minutes.
Press VOLUME -- to subtract
time from the sleep timer.
2. Add more time
Alarm TAd
When 0:01 appears on the screen,
the TV will shut off in one minute.
Press VOLUME + to add more
time.
3. Cancel the Timer
Alarm Ad
A. Press MENU on the TV front
panel to select the Controls
menu and highlight Sleep
Timer.
B. Press VOLUME -- until the time
reaches - :--.
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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 isJset.
1. Turn on the Alarm 12:34 AM
Alarm 13 A. Press MENU on the TV front
panel to select the Alarm menu
and highlight Alarm. This
menu is green.
B. Press VOLUME + or --to
select On or Off.
2. Set the Alarm Channel 12:34 AM 13
Alarm- A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the Alarm Channel.
B. Press VOLUME + to highlight
the channel number)
C. Enter the channel that you
want the TV to turn on to with
the number buttons.
3. Set On and Off Times
;ontrolsI Adjust Setup
12:34 AM
Alarm
12:34 AM
Alarm
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A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the On or Off Time.
B. Press VOLUME -- to set the
hour.
C. Press VOLUME "1-to set the
minutes.
D. Press and hold VOLUME -- to
choose Disabled. This turns the
TV only on or only off at a
certain time each day.
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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 deaf, 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.
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
menuis yellow.
2. Highlight Closed
Captioning
Alarm Adjust Setup
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Press CHANNEL dowWto highlight
Closed Captioning.
3. Select Setting Press VOLUME -t- or -to select
Off, C1, or C2. Select C1 for full
translation of the primary
language in your area. Select C2
for secondary language
translation, simplified English, or
whatever is being broadcast in
your area.
selecting a Language
The on-screen displays in this TV can be displayed in three languages:
English, French, and Spanish. When you select a language, most of the
displays will be shown on the screen in your preferred language.
1. Select the Setup menu
2. Select Language
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Controls Alarm
13 Press MENU on the TV front panel
repeatedly to select the Setup
menu. This menu is white.
Press VOLUME +or -- to select
English, Fran_ais (French), or
Espafiol (Spanish).
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Using Advanced Features
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places _els
in memory (Autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting
as needed.
1. Select tl_e Setup menu 13
Controls Alarm Ad
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
highlightCable/Air.
3. Select Cable or Air
Controls Alarm Ad
13 Press VOLUME + or -- to select
Cable or Air. Select Cable if you
have Cable. Select Air if you have
a home antenna connected to
your TV.
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References
Front Panel .Buttons
For de}aiIs on using buttons.with menuS, see Menu Basics on page 5.
MENU Shows menus on screen.
Moves @om menu tomenu.
CH Aand 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.
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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
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Mute Stereo 1:55
Screen Display
12:00 AM
13
Alarm
Sleep
Volume
Mute
Stereo
1:55
Description
Time of the clock. Details are on page 3.
Channel number you are watching.
Alarm ciock is set to ham on or off. Details are on page 12.
Slee_pTimer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 11.
Sound level of the TV.
There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6.
The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 9.
The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 6.
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References
Trouble Checks
You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments.
Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the
suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 19.
Trouble Checks andAdjustments
Power
TV will not turn on
No picture, no sound but
TV has power
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Plug TV in.
Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
Aim the remote at the TV and press POWER.
Makesure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries
on page 2.
Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.
Check antenna connections.
Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 14.
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR
if watching a VC1L
Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.
Picture
Blank screen or Unusable
Signal appears on screen
Picture poor, sound okay
Sound
Noisy stereo reception
Picture okay, no sound
Picture okay, sound poor
No stereo on stereo station
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.
Scan the channels.
Check antenna connections.
Adjust TV picture. See pages 7-8.
Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be dear. See page 9.
Press VOLUME -!- or MUTE to restore sound.
Try another channel.
Try adjusting the Stereo or Tone. See page 9.
Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 9.
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Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 9.
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References
Trouble Checks
Trouble
Remote
Checks and Adjustments
•Remote lockup Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds
to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-instaU the
batteries and try remote again.
Workspart ornoneof the
time
Can't select certain channel
Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.
Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.
Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See A utoprogram
on page 10.
Make sure "WNCR switch on VCR is in the TV position if using VCR.
For numbers over 100, press and hold I until 1- appears, then press the
other two numbers.
Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 14.
TV Turns on or off
Turns off by itself
Turns on by itself
Does not turn off at
Alarm Time
Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 11.
Wait 30 seconds andturn on again, a power surge may have occurred.
Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 12.
Check Alarm On Time iSee alarm clock on page 12.
Check clock tfune. See clock on page 3.
Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 12.
Check clock time. See clock on page 3.
Make sure.Clock time is set correctly, including AM and PM.
Check Alarm Off time.
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