RCA F25217 User manual

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hazard, do not
expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour 6viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqu' au fond.
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for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
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STEP 1
Unpack the TV and remote control.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: OPTIONAL STAND
Matching stands were designed to be used with the 25-inch and larger table
model TV(s) included in this book. The recommended stands are provided
with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily
pushed off, pulled off, or tipped over. Your dealer can help you choose the
appropriate stand for yourTV.
Caution: If you choose not to use the stand recommended foryourTV, 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.
STEP 2:
Connect yourTV. This is a basic
connection from an antenna, cable
box, orVCRtoyourTV. Connect the
cable from your cable system or off-air
antenna to the cable-in jack on the
back of theTV, as shown.
ANTENNA,CABLE,CABLEBOXORVCR
STEP 3:
Plug in theTV. Plug the end of the power cord into the wall

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slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
STEP 4:
Put batteries in the remote.
• Remove the battery compartment cover from
the back of the remote.
•Insert four AAA batteries as shown,
matching the + and - ends of each battery in
the compartment.
• Replace the cover.
STEP 5:
Turn on theTV.
• Press TV on the remote.
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of
the basic rules for getting around in the menus using the remote or TV's front
control panel.
THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control
panels: point and select.
WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT?
The Point and select method ha._two ._t_.n._.

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the remote.
Select a menu item by pressing MENU. MovEI
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Selecting an item tells theTV's menu system to go ahead
and make the change or go to a place you have indicated.
(You can also select an item by pressing the corresponding
number button on the remote.)
Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you
can apply this rule in the menu control panels, which do the real work in the
menu system.
The setup routine walks you through the steps needed to configure theTV.
These steps allow you to select a menu language, complete the auto channel
search (which puts available cableTV or antenna signals into theTV's memory),
label the channels, and set the parental controls. After you select a menu
language, you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them later.
BEGIN SETUP
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking
you to select a language.
Set

3. Point to your preferred language by pressing the up and down arrows
until the language is highlighted in green.
4. Press MENU to select the language.
5. A screen appears asking if you would like the TV to search for all channels.
Setu
6. Complete the Setup routine or skip any of the steps and return to
them later.
TV MAIN MENU
The Main menu is your gateway to controllingtheTV. It lets you adjust the
TV's audio, picture quality, screen, time functions, and channel settings.
TV MAIN MENU

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2. Point to any menu item by pressing the up and down arrows until the
item is highlighted in green.
3. Press MENU to select the item and a new menu comes up.
To exit any menu screen, point to Exit and press MENU, or press CLEAR.
THE AUDIO MENU
The Audio menu lets you adjust the way the TV sounds.
Audio
Mute Turns off theTV's sound. Press MENU to toggle the Mute feature
between ON and OFE
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The sound delivered by your television is XS Stereo. This patented process
suppresses noise, restores the dynamic range and electronically expands
the stereo signal to create a more spacious sound effect.
Stereo Press MENU to toggle the Stereo feature between ON andOFE
On Sound is reproduced in stereo or mono, whichever is being broadcast.
Off Sound is reproduced in mono.
THE PICTURE QUALITY MENU
The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that adjust the TV's picture.

Therearefive slidercontrolsfor adjustingtheway thepicturelooks. Usethe
left andright arrowbuttonsto adjustthecontrols.
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.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Auto Color Displays the current setting (ON or OFF). This feature
automatically corrects the color of the picture. Select Off if you prefer to
adjust the picture with the Picture Controls. Use the MENU button to toggle
between the choices.
Reset Picture Controls Resets the picture controls to their original settings.
THE SCREEN MENU
The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the Closed-Caption
mode, Closed-Caption display, and menu language.
ScPeen

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button
to toggle between the choices.
Off No captioning information displayed.
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when
available, whenever you press the MUTE button. The captioning
information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. Use the
MENU button to toggle between the choices: CC1 and CC2.
Menu Language Lets you select the language of your choice: English,
French or Spanish. Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices.
THE CHANNEL MENU
The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels,
including custom-building your channel list and setting parental controls.
Channel
SignalType Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type.
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.

searchautomaticallyfor all thechannelsavailablethroughtheantennainput.
WhentheTVfinds anactivechannel,it placesit in thechannellist. Inactive
channels(weakstationsor channelswith no signalatall)will beremoved
from thechannellist.
Lists and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build your
channel scan list, choose a four-character label for each channel, and decide
whether each channel is "parent-approved." Use the up, down, left, and right
arrows to enter settings and create labels. Press MENU to exit.
Lists and Labels
Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the
channel scan list.You can enter the channel number directly using the
number buttons.
Chan Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a four-character label
for each channel.
Scan List Only the channels included in the Scan list are available when
you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons. Use the up and down
arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included
(YES) or is not included (NO) in the channel scan list.
Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose whether the
channel indicated should be shown when the Parental Control feature is
turned on. Select YES to indicate that the channel can be shown at any
time, regardless of whether Parental Control is turned on. Select NO to
indicate that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when Parental
Control is turned on. Important:You must turn the Parental Control
feature ON in the Parental Control control panel.
Parental Control Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the Parental
Control feature.
On The front Dane| CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you

Important: When Parental Control is on, theTV's front panel no longer
provides access to the menus. Parents may prefer to hide the remote and
let children use the front panel to change channels.
Off The TV shows all channels, whether they are marked as "Parent
Approved" or not.
AutoTuning Lets you set the channel theTV will tune to when you press a
device button (VCR1, VCR2 or SAT/CABLE). For example, you may want the
TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the VCR1 button. Point to VCR1 on
the AutoTuning control panel. Use the MENU button to toggle through the
choice list: Not Connected, CH2, CH3 or CH4. Choose CH3 from the list.
Select other auto tuning channels or exit the control panel.
THE TIME MENU
TheTime menu contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule
the TV to turn off and on at specific times.
Time
SleepTimer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time
you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Use the up and down arrows
to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 15 minute increments. Press
MENU to exit.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning
theTV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule O. in
the control panel. Use the up and down arrows and number buttons to
change the settings. Use the left and right arrows to move across the control
panel. You must first set the clock to use the scheduling feature.
SetTime Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. Use the
up and down arrows and number buttons to set the time. Press MENU to exit.
There are several indicators that come up when you change channels or
press the DISPLAY button. This display is called the Channel Marker.The
Channel Marker shown below is just an example of what your screen may
look like.
08:59 Displays the current time.
WRTV Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
06 Displays the current channel.
Sleep Displayed when the SleepTimer has been set.

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
Schedule Displayed when the TV is scheduled to turn on.
01:30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.
POWER When inTV mode, turns off theTV. In
VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off
most VCRs.
VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the
remote in VCR mode. Also turns on theTV.
SAToCABLETurns on the satellite receiver or, if
programmed, most cable boxes. Puts the remote in
SAT.CABLE mode. Also turns on theTV.
VCR2oLD If programmed, turns on second VCR or
laserdisc player. Puts the remote in VCR2.LD
mode. Also turns on theTV.
TV Turns on theTV and puts the remote inTV
mode. Also displays channel information.
AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio
component and puts the remote in audio mode.
REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If
programmed, provide transport control for some
remote-controllable VCRs, laserdisc players, tape
decks, and CD players.
VOL < or VOL > Decreases or increases the
TV's volume.

channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
DISPLAY Press once to bring up channel information.
Press DISPLAY twice to bring up the program title, the program's length,
elapsed time, and other program details such as the story line and whether
Closed-Captioning is available. Press DISPLAY again to clear the screen.
Whether all (or any) of the program details are displayed depends on whether
the program provider has sent the information along with the program.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds
before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time.
Press CLEAR to cancel the SKIP timer and remain on the current channel.
MUTETurns off theTV's sound. Press again to restore the sound.
PREV CH Returns you to the previous channel.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly
though the remote control.To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit, then add the
second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, press 2, then
press 3.
INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources (CH3, CH4, etc.).
ANTENNA Functions asTV*VCR button inVCR mode and TV.SAT button in
SAT.Cable mode.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV
viewing. Also cancels the SKIP timer.
MENUePROG Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects
highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu. When in VCR mode, it
functions as a Program button.

RESET Returns all picture quality controls to their original settings.
MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system. Also
used to adjust the menu controls.
PROGRAMMI NG TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL
OTH ER COMPON ENTS
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote
controllable VCRs, and cable boxes. If you own an RCA, GE, or ProScan VCR,
you probably don't need to program it at all. Other manufacturers' brands
need to be programmed.
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn on
the component (VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, or laserdisc player), point
the remote at the component, and press the appropriate button (VCR1, VCR2,
SAT.CABLE, or AUDIO).Then press POWER or CHAN UP or DOWN to see if
the component responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs
to be programmed.
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your
component:
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Find the appropriate brand and code number(s) on the code list
shown below.
3. Press and hold the component button on the remote.
4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list.
5. Release component button then press POWER to see if the component
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the
component button and POWER to see if the component responds.

Oncethe remotehasbeenprogrammedwith the correctcodes,you areready
to useit to controlyour devices.Tooperatethedevice:
1. Pressthedevicebutton (TV,VCR1,VCR2,LD,SAT,CABLE,orAUDIO)to set
theremoteto controlthe device.
2. PressOFF/ONto turnthe deviceoff or on.
3. Usethe remotebuttonsthat applyto that device.
Thisremotemaynotoperateall modelsofthe brandsthat areshown.Use
thecodesshownoronthe sheetpackedwith your remote.
Aiwa .................................. 15
Akai .......................... 03,22,23
Audio Dynamics .......... 14,16
Broksonic .......................... 10
Canon ................................ 08
Capehart ............................ 01
Citizen ................................ 09
Craig ............................. 07,12
Curtis Mathes ......... 00,08,15
Daewoo ............................. 13
dbx ................................ 14,16
Dimensia ........................... 00
Dynatech ........................... 15
Emerson ............ 09,10,13,15,
....................... 20,23,24,34,41
Fisher ............. 02,12,18,19,43
Funai .................................. 15
GE .................. 00,07,08,32,37
Goldstar ....................... 09,14
Harman Kardon ................ 14
Hitachi ................ 05,15,35,36
Instant Replay ................... 08
JCL ..................................... 08
JCPenney .......... 02,05,07,08,
............................ 14,16,30,35
JVC ..................... 02,14,16,30
VCR CODES
Kenwood ............ 02,14,16,30
Lloyd's ............................... 15
Magnavox .................... 08,29
Marantz .... 02,08,14,16,29,30
Marta ................................. 09
MEI .................................... 08
Memorex ............ 08,09,12,15
MGA ............................. 04,27
Minolta ......................... 05,35
Mitsubishi ..... 04,05,27,35,40
Montgomery Ward ........... 06
MTC .............................. 07,15
Multitech ............ 07,15,31,32
NEC ..................... 02,14,16,30
Panasonic .......................... 08
Pentax .......................... 05,35
Philco ............................ 08,29
Philips ........................... 08,29
Pioneer .................... 05,16,33
ProScan ............................. 00
Quartz ................................ 02
Quasar ............................... 08
RCA ...... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37
Realistic ........ 02,06,08,09,12,
................................. 15,19,43
Samsung ....... 07,13,22,32,42
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Sansui ............................... 16
Sanyo ........................... 02,12
Scott ........................ 04,13,41
Sea rs02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43
Sharp ....................... 06,24,39
Shintom .................. 17,26,31
Sony ........................ 17,26,38
Sylvania .................. 08,15,29
Symphonic ................... 02,15
Tashiko .............................. 09
Tatu ng ............................... 30
Teac .............................. 15,30
Technics ............................ 08
Teknika ............... 08,09,15,21
Toshiba .................... 05,13,19
Totevision ..................... 07,09
Unitech .............................. 07
Vector Research ........... 14,16
Victor ................................. 16
Video Concepts ............ 14,16
Videosonic ........................ 07
Wards ........... 05,06,07,08,12,
....................... 13,15,25,31,35
Yamaha .............. 02,14,16,30
Zenith ........................... 11,17

Cablestar......................u/,u_
Eagle..................................08
EasternInternational........02
GeneralInstrument... 04,05,
............. 15,23,24,25,30,36,46
Hamlin ................ 12,13,34,48
Hitachi ..................... 37,43,46
Jerrold ............... 04,05,15,23,
............. 24,25,30,36,45,46,47
Macom ......................... 37,43
Magnavox ......... 07,08,19,21,
............. 26,28,29,32,33,40,41
NSC ................................... 09
Oak .......................... 01,16,38
Oak Sigma ........................ 16
Panasonic ................ 03,27,39
Philips ...... 07,08,19,21,26,28,
....................... 29,32,33,40,41
RCA ............................... Ou,Z/
Regal ............................ 12,13
Regency ....................... 02,33
Samsung ........................... 44
Scientific Atlanta .... 03,22,35
Signature .......................... 46
Sprucer .............................. 27
Starcom ............................. 46
Sylvania ............................ 11
Teknika .............................. 06
Texscan ........................ 10,11
Tocem ................. 17,21,49,50
Unika ....................... 31,32,41
Viewstar ....... 07,08,19,21,26,
.................. 28,29,32,33,40,41
Warner Amex .................... 44
Zenith ........................... 14,42
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hone ................................ 05
ux .................................... 04
_ Pioneer ......................... 33,37
_ _roScan ........................ 33,37
RCA ........... 33,37

VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the
menu system, VOL < is used to point left to
items and adjust menu controls.
MOL >Increases the volume. When in the
menu system, VOL > is used to point right to
items and adjust menu controls.
vo I.
CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up
to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it
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.
If you turn Parental Control on, the front panel no longer provides access to
the menus. For more information, see Parental Control in the Channel menu
on the back side of these instructions.
POWER Turns theTV on and off.
The front panel shown is a typical button layout. The exact look of the
buttons may be different from those on the front of yourTV.
You can clean theTV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment
for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots
"_nthe cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

waterm_xture.Donotusefurniture polishon theTVcabinetorscreen.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow
liquid to run down the screen and inside theTV. Also, avoid placing
drinks or vases with water on top of theTV. This could increase the
risk of fire, shock hazard, or damage to theTV.
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Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images
include networklogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is
not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying
these images should be avoided.
WHAT YOUR WARRANTY COVERS:
•Any defect in material or workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR PURCHASE:
• One year for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
• Two years for picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days
from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
• Pay any Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter the labor charges to repair
your television.
• Pay any Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter for the new or, at our
option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair
your television.