RCA J32530YX50CJ5 User manual

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK
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 A
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Cautions
Note to Cable TV Installer
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 jusq0 au fond.
Refer to the identificationlrating label located on the back panel of your product for its
proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user's authority to operate it.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may
be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network Iogos,
phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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 I) 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 the 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 need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
DealedAddresgPhone:

QUICK GUIDE TO THE TV ........................................... 3
Startup .............................................................................................. 3
Understanding the Menus ............................................................... 6
Using Master and Basic Menus ................................................. 7
USING THE REMOTE .................................................... 9
Types of Remotes .............................................................................. 9
Master Remote Buttons (CRK17TD1) ............................................ 10
Universal Remote Buttons (CRK76TK1) ......................................... 12
Using the iNPUT Button ................................................................. 14
Using the SYSTEM Button .............................................................. 14
Universal Remote Features ............................................................ 15
Controlling Components ......................................................... 15
PIP(Picture-In-Picture) Operation ................................................. 16
Using the PIP Feature .............................................................. 16
MASTER MENUS .......................................................... 19
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 19
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 21
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 22
Access& Power Options ................................................................. 24
Closed Captioning Menu ............................................................... 27
Time and Timers Menu ................................................................... 28
Parental Controls Menu ................................................................. 30
Locked/Unlocked ...................................................................... 30
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 31
V-Chip TV Ratin9 Limit ............................................................ 32
TV Age-Based Ratings .............................................................. 33
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 38
Channel Block .......................................................................... 38
Password ................................................................................... 39
Menu Language ............................................................................. 39
PCVideo Input Controls ................................................................. 40
Using the PCVideo Input Controls ......................................... 41

BASIC MENUS ............................................................. 43
Channel Guide ......................................................................... 43
Menu Language ....................................................................... 43
Closed Captioning Menu ......................................................... 44
Time and Timers Menu or Sleep Timer ................................... 44
Picture Presets Menu ............................................................... 45
Audio Processor Menu ............................................................. 45
Parental Controls Menu .......................................................... 45
PCVideo input Controls .......................................................... 46
CONNECTIONS ........................................................... 47
Back of TV Jacks ............................................................................. 47
PCINPUT Connection ..................................................................... 47
Antenna or Cable Connection ....................................................... 48
Cable Box Connections .................................................................. 49
Cable Box and VCR Basic Connection ........................................... 50
VCR Basic Connection .................................................................... 50
Cable Box and VCR Advanced Connection ................................... 51
VCR Intermediate Connection ....................................................... 51
VCR Advanced Connection ............................................................ 52
Audio Connection .......................................................................... 52
REFERENCE ................................................................... 53
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 53
Status Displays ................................................................................ 54
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 55
FCCInformation ............................................................................. 58
Warranty ......................................................................................... 59
INDEX ......................................................................... 60
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STARTUP
The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching. For
more details, refer to the sections listed.
CAUTION:
If you choose to use a stand with your TV, 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 tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause
damage to the TV and/or personal injury.
1. Hook up Your TV
See the "Connections" section for details.
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 a properly grounded outlet. See the Safety
Information sheet packed with your TV for more information.
3. Obtain a Master Remote
A master remote (CRK17TD1) is required for setup of many of the TV's
features. Most of the operating instructions in this manual are
explained using the master remote. (A master remote can be purchased
from your distributor. See the "Using the Remote" section for details.)
4. Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Place the two AAA batteries into the remote as shown at right,
matching the + and- end of each battery in the compartment.
3. Replace the coven
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5. Turn on the TV
Press POWER on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
Power
&Power
6. Use Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-
screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the arrow buttons on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to the place you have indicated. To quickly select a
numbered menu option, just press the corresponding digit button
on the remote control.
Arrow, OK
and MENU
buttons
Digit buttons __ ,0 _0,0
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7. Place All Available Channels Into Memory
See the Channel Menu portion of the "Master Menus" section for
details.
1. Press MENU on the remote control, then select Channel, then Auto
Channel Search.
2. Select which channel list you'd like to find channels for (List A isthe
default).
8. Set the Time
To set the time, select automatic setting of the time, or to prevent
viewers from accessing the Current Time and Schedule functions, see the
Time and Timers Menu portion of the "Master Menus" section.
If the control panel is not set to the |
current time, use the arrow and digit J
buttons on the remote control to make
changes.
You can also enter numbers by using the
up and down arrows on the remote.
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9. Use the Clone Box
If several TVs need to be programmed with the same menu settings, an
optional clone box can be used to copy all of the menu settings from
one TV into other TVs to reduce installation time. Information can be
both downloaded to and uploaded from the clone box using the DSCI
port on the TV's back panel or using the IR sensor. Refer to the clone
box owner's manual for operating instructions.
Your setup is complete! Please read the "Understanding the Menus" description that
follows before customizing menu options. Instructions on operating more advanced
features are given throughout the rest of this manual.
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UNDERSTANDING THE MENUS
This television displays two levels of menu system: master and basic.
The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master
remote (CRK17TD1). The master Main menus will always display the
eight choices shown below. A ninth choice, PCVideo Input Controls, will
appear if the PCinput is selected.
The master Main menu. If the PC input is not selected, the
ninth item wil! not appea_
The basic menus are accessible by pressing MENU on a basic remote
(CRK17TC1 or other remote) or the front panel. The choices available on
the basic menus and control panels will vary depending on limits set by
the master user and the input selected. For more information on the
effects of master user choices on the basic menu and basic user
functionality, see the "Basic Menus" section and the description of the
Access and Power Options menu in the "Master Menus" section.
The basic Main menu. The choices available in this menu
wil! change according to limits set by the master use_
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USING MASTER AND BASIC MENUS
Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but
control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the
functions of your TV.
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote
(master remote for master menu; basic or universal remote for basic
menu) or on the front panel (basic menu) to bring up the Main menu:
Menu choices take you to another menu or a control panel. There are
two ways to select a choice in a menu:
• Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK.
• Pressa number button on the remote. For example, in the master
Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Channel menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu. Not all methods work in all menus:
• Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.
• Press0 on the remote.
• PressCLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you return to TV viewing.
Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. To use a
Slider in a menu:
1. Pressthe up or down arrow to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.
2. Pressthe right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.
Arrow
and OK I I_ _
buttons O_
0°08'
MASTE_
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Numeric Entry
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. A
pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.
1. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer.
2. Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column, then use the
digits to enter a numben
3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.
Choice Lists
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the
choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently
selected, or "in use."
Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice.
Pressthe corresponding digit button on the remote to highlight and
select in one step. You will then return to the previous screen.
Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control
panels, the rest of this manual provides explanations of master and basic
menu items, organized in order of their location on the Main menu.
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