RCA CRT Television E13318 User Guide

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USER’S  
GUIDE  
 
GETTING STARTED  
ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR  
Setup and Connection  
Step 1: Connect 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.  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
TV (Back Panel)  
Step 2: Plug In Your TV  
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide  
blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug  
completely.  
Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote Control  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the  
remote.  
2. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and ends of each battery  
in the compartment.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Step 4: Turn on the TV  
Press the POWER button on the remote or front panel.  
Step 5: Auto Channel Search  
Perform an Auto Channel Search (described in the Channel menu section).  
Dipole Antenna (Supplied)  
Dipole Antenna Connection  
Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with your TV (only  
if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable-TV system).  
Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your set.  
Stand at the back of your set with the antenna twin-lead facing you, and  
press the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place.  
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Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Adapter (supplied).  
Base  
Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector on the back of  
the TV.  
Later, after youve turned on the TV, adjust the length and position of the  
antenna rods for best reception.  
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For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.  
For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best reception.  
Slot  
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Twin Lead  
Antenna Adapter  
(Supplied)  
ANTENNA  
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GETTING STARTED  
Channel Marker  
7:17  
The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV, change  
channels, or press the DISPLAY button.  
13  
CC  
S l e e p  
01:30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip timer.  
13 Displays the current channel.  
7:17 Displays the current time.  
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available.  
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.  
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.  
1:30  
Mute  
The Channel Marker shown is just an example  
of what your screen may look like.  
Front Panel Controls  
CHAN ^ Scans up through the channel list. When a menu is displayed,  
CHAN^ points up to items and adjusts menu controls.  
CHAN v Scans down through the channel list. When a menu is displayed,  
CHANv 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.  
You can press MENU or CLEAR to  
make the Channel Marker disappear,  
or it will disappear automatically  
after a short time.  
POWER Turns the TV on and off.  
VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used  
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.  
VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used  
to point right to items and adjust menu controls.  
Front Panel Jacks  
Audio IN and Video IN Jacks  
Receives audio signals from another component, like a VCR or camcorder  
when it is connected to these jacks. You may have to purchase audio and  
video cables from your local electronics store.  
To select these front panel jacks, press INPUT on your remote control.  
Front Panel Lock  
Caution  
This feature allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Even  
when the front panel lock feature is ON, the TV operates with the remote  
control.  
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 pushed off, pulled off, or  
tipped over. This could cause damage  
to the TV and/or personal injury.  
To lock the buttons on the front of the TV, make sure the TV is turned  
ON, then press and hold the POWER button on the remote for  
approximately 5 seconds.  
To turn off the front panel lock, make sure the TV is OFF, then press  
and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 5  
seconds. Now the buttons will operate properly.  
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GETTING STARTED  
Remote Control Buttons  
When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV.  
Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to  
the TV.  
POWER  
DISPLAY  
MUTE  
POWER Button Press to turn the TV on or off.  
PREV CH  
VOL  
PREV CH Button (Previous Channel) Pressing this button switches the TV  
back to the last tuned channel. This is useful if you want to watch two  
channels. Select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select the other  
channel by pressing two number buttons. The TV changes back and forth  
between the two channels each time you press this button.  
CHAN  
CHAN  
VOL  
DISPLAY Button Press to display the time and channel number on the  
screen. Press to see if the Sleep Timer, Alarm Timer, and Closed Captioning  
are set. Press to quickly remove menus from the screen unless otherwise  
noted within the menu.  
CLEAR MENU RESET  
MUTE Button Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level. Closed  
captioning (C1) may appear on the screen when you press MUTE. To restore  
sound and normal picture, press MUTE again or press VOL up.  
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CHAN ^/v Buttons (Channel Up and Down) Press to select the next  
higher or lower channel in memory. You can add or erase channels in  
memory as desired. Details are on page 5.  
VOL Buttons (Volume Up and Down) (Also – and + Buttons) Press  
VOL + to increase volume, or press VOL to decrease volume. Press + or to  
adjust the setting of an item that is highlighted in a menu. The volume  
display appears on the screen when you press the VOL buttons. When a  
menu is displayed, press + or to adjust the setting of an item that is  
highlighted in a menu.  
INPUT  
SKIP  
MENU Button Press to bring up the menu screen, then press the channel up  
and down buttons to choose desired menu choice, and then press the  
+ or - to adjust each setting.  
RESET Button Press to return all video settings (color, tint, contrast,  
brightness, and sharpness) back to the original settings.  
CLEAR Button Press to clear the screen of all on-screen displays.  
Number Buttons (0-9) Press to access any channel number. To select a  
channel, press two number buttons. For example, press 0 then 6 for channel  
6. To select a 3-digit number, press and hold number button 1 until 1—  
appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.  
INPUT Button Press to tune to the front Audio/Video input. Press again to  
return to the regular program material.  
Point and Select  
Note: Make sure source connected to input jacks is turned on.  
To use the on-screen menus, you  
need to know one rule: point and  
select:  
• Point to your selection with the  
on-screen highlight. (Use the  
Vol+/- buttons on your remote  
to move left and right; use the  
CH^/v buttons to move up and  
down.)  
SKIP Button (Commercial Skip) Starts an on-screen countdown timer.  
While the timer is on the screen, you can browse through other channels.  
Each press of the SKIP button adds 30 seconds to the timer. When the timer  
reaches 0:00, the TV will automatically go back to the channel it was on  
when the timer was started.  
• Press the MENU button to select  
the highlighted item.  
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THE MENU SYSTEM  
TV Main Menu  
TV Main Menu  
1 Picture Quality  
The TV Main Menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust  
the TV's picture quality, screen, channel settings, parental controls, and time  
functions.  
2 Screen  
3 Channel  
4 V-Chip Parental Controls  
5 Time  
To select a menu item:  
0 Exit  
1. Press MENU to bring up the TV Main Menu.  
2. Use the CHAN ^/v on the remote or front of TV to highlight an item  
and press MENU to select it; or you can also press the corresponding  
number on the remote.  
The TV Main Menu  
3. To exit any menu screen, highlight Exit and press MENU, or press  
CLEAR on the remote.  
Picture Quality Menu  
1 Contrast  
2 Color  
3 Tint  
4 Black Level  
5 Sharpness  
6 Reset Picture Controls  
7 Exit  
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The Picture Quality Menu  
The Picture Quality Menu contains five controls that adjust the TV's picture.  
Use the VOL +/- and CH +/- buttons to adjust the controls.  
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of  
the picture.  
The Picture Quality Menu  
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.  
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels allowing  
you to get the correct fleshtones.  
Tip  
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
You can also use the RESET button  
on the remote at any time to reset  
the picture controls to their original  
settings.  
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.  
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-  
Screen  
Caption display, Closed-Caption mode, and Menu Language.  
1 CC Display:  
2 CC Mode:  
3 Menu Language:  
0 Exit  
OFF  
CC1  
English  
CC (Closed-Caption) Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning  
information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button to toggle  
between the following:  
Off No captioning information displayed.  
The Screen menu  
On Captioning information shown always, when available.  
On When Muted Displays captioning information, when available,  
whenever you press the MUTE button. The captioning information is  
not displayed when the sound is not muted.  
CC (Closed-Caption) Mode Lets you choose which captioning mode is used  
for displaying captioning information. Use the MENU button to toggle  
between the choices: CC1 and CC2.  
Closed Caption Modes  
CC1: full translation of the primary  
language in your area  
Not all programs are encoded with closed-captioning information. When a  
program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed under the Channel  
Marker.  
CC2: secondary language translation,  
simplified English, or whatever is  
being broadcast in your area  
Menu Language Lets you select the language of your choice: English,  
French, or Spanish. Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices.  
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THE MENU SYSTEM  
Channel  
The Channel Menu  
1 Signal Type:  
CABLE TV  
The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels,  
2 Auto Channel Search  
including custom-building your channel list.  
3 List  
0 Exit  
Signal Type Displays a toggle 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.  
The Channel menu  
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable  
box for TV signals.  
Auto Channel Search Selecting this option tells the TV to search  
automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.  
When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive  
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed  
from the channel list. (You may interrupt this process by pressing the MENU  
button.)  
List Displays a control panel that lets you customize your channel scan list  
by adding or removing channels. Use the VOL +/- buttons to move left and  
right between fields; use the CH ^/v buttons to enter settings. Press MENU to  
exit.  
List  
Chan  
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Scan  
List  
YES  
Channel Number Use the CH^/v buttons to scroll through the  
channel scan list. You can also enter the channel number directly  
using the number buttons.  
^
v
Press MENU to exit.  
Scan List Indicates whether the channel number is included (YES) or  
is not included (NO) in the channel scan list.  
List menu  
V-Chip Parental Controls  
The V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that  
children cannot see certain programs. When you select V-Chip Parental  
Controls, you will be prompted to enter your password if controls are locked,  
or to remember to lock controls if unlocked.  
TV Main Menu  
1 Picture Quality  
2 Screen  
3 Channel  
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside  
your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies  
based on violence, sex, or other content you believe children should not  
view. Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs  
with a password.  
4 V-Chip Parental Controls  
5 Time  
0 Exit  
Setting V-Chip Parental Controls  
When turned on,the software reads a code that most broadcasters send  
with programs. That code tells the V-Chip the programs age-based rating  
and content themes. If you have blocked the rating or content themes that  
the program contains, you will receive the message, This program is  
blocked. Change channel or press DISPLAY to enter password.When you  
tune to that program.  
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based  
ratings. Rated programs received with no content themes will only be  
blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block movies with a  
rating of Not Ratedand unratedTV programs.  
The V-Chip software inside your TV  
comes turned “off,” so if you choose to  
implement it, you must turn it on.  
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THE MENU SYSTEM  
V-Chip Parental Controls  
1 Movie Rating Limit  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie-viewing limits.  
2 TV Rating Limit  
3 Unrated Programs:  
4 Parental Controls:  
0 Exit  
VIEW  
UNLOCKED  
Blocking Movie Ratings  
You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using  
Movie Ratings Limit in the Parental Controls menu.  
Selecting Movie Rating Limit  
To block all movies above a certain rating: In the Rating field,  
use CH^/v to highlight the lowest unacceptable rating. Then highlight  
the Rating Status field and press the CH ^/v buttons to change the  
status from View to Block. All higher ratings will automatically change  
to Block.  
Rating  
Rating Status field  
field  
To lock your selection(s): Select Parental Controls from the  
Parental Controls menu. Press the Vol + to select LOCKED. Enter your  
password (if you have not already set your password, you will be  
prompted to enter it again to confirm). The word UNLOCKED will flash  
to remind you that the Parental Controls are not LOCKED.  
Movie Rating limit  
Rating  
NC-17  
Status  
View  
^
v
Press MENU to exit.  
Viewing Movie Ratings  
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the  
ratings back to View.  
Viewing movie ratings  
To view movie ratings: Highlight the Rating field and use the  
CH^/v buttons to find the rating you want to view. Then use VOL+ to  
highlight the Rating Status field, and use CH^/v to change the status to  
View.  
V-Chip Parental Controls  
1 Movie Rating Limit  
2 TV Rating Limit  
3 Unrated Programs:  
4 Parental Controls:  
0 Exit  
VIEW  
UNLOCKED  
V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can be  
viewed. To set TV programming limits:  
Selecting TV Rating Limit  
1. Choose V-Chip Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental  
Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your  
password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding  
you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental  
Controls.  
TIP  
2. Press MENU to continue.  
When you change the status of an  
age-based rating to Block, the  
system will automatically block that  
rating and all of its content themes  
and all higher ratings and their  
content themes. When you change  
the status of a Content Theme to B,  
the system will automatically block  
that content theme in the current  
rating and in all higher ratings.  
Only the content theme status  
corresponding to the current age-  
based rating changes to View (V).  
Higher rated content themes do not  
change.  
3. Highlight and select TV Rating Limit.  
4. Once you get to the TV Rating Limit screen, use the CHAN ^/v and  
VOL +/- on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating  
or content theme from View to Block.  
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status  
of TV program limits.  
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THE MENU SYSTEM  
The TV Rating Limit Screen  
Below is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating  
Limits screen.  
Tip  
You can always press MENU to exit  
back to the previous screen while in  
the Rating Limit menus.  
Rating field  
Content Themes  
Lets you select from a list of  
age-based ratings you can  
block or view.  
Lists the content themes you  
can block or view.  
TV Rating Limit  
Content  
Rating  
TV-MA  
Status  
View  
D L S V FV  
V V V  
Content Status fields  
Lets you select which content  
themes to view for the selected  
rating, and whether the status  
of the content theme is currently  
View (V) or Block (B).  
Pointer Highlight  
^
v
Lets you see the position of  
the cursor on the screen.  
Press MENU to exit.  
Rating Status field  
Lets you select whether the status of the  
age-based rating limit to the left is View or  
Block.  
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the  
table below.  
Age-Based  
Rating  
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings  
TV-MA  
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children  
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence (V), explicit  
sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children  
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned  
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the  
following content themes: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language  
(L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many  
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the  
following content themes: moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse  
language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).  
TV-G  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no  
violence (V), sexual situations (S) no strong language, (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D).  
TV-Y7  
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate  
for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and  
reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence,  
or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y  
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from  
ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.  
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THE MENU SYSTEM  
Content Themes  
Rating field  
Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes  
You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a  
specified age-based rating level using the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen.  
TV Rating Limit  
Content  
D L S V FV  
V V V V  
Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age-  
based rating and its associated content ratings.  
Rating  
TV-14  
Status  
Block  
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To block all programs above a certain rating level: Highlight  
the Rating field, then scroll through the ratings using the CH^/v  
buttons until the lowest unacceptable rating is highlighted. Then use  
the VOL + button to highlight the Rating Status field and select Block.  
v
Press MENU to exit.  
Rating Status field  
Content Themes  
Status field  
To block all programs with specific content above a certain  
rating level: Content Themes are specific to the rating level.  
Therefore, you must first highlight the Rating field and scroll through  
the ratings using the CH^/v buttons until the lowest rating associated  
with the type of content you want to block is highlighted. Then  
highlight the Content Theme Status field and change the V to B under  
the appropriate Content Theme.  
Blocking age-based ratings and content themes  
Rating field  
Content Themes  
TV Rating Limit  
Viewing Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes  
After you have blocked age-based ratings and content themes, you have the  
option of selectively changing some of the ratings and themes back to View.  
Content  
D L S V FV  
V B V V  
Rating  
TV-PG  
Status  
View  
^
v
To view ratings: Use the VOL +/- buttons to highlight the Rating  
Field, then use CH^/v to change its status from Block to View. When  
you change a specific rating to View, the Content Status fields  
corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well.  
Press MENU to exit.  
Content Themes  
Status field  
Rating Status field  
To view content: Highlight the Rating field, then use CH^ /v to find  
the rating whose Content Theme settings you want to change. Next,  
highlight the Content Theme Status that you want to change using  
the VOL + button; then use CH^/v to change it to V.  
Viewing age-based ratings and content themes  
While within the Rating Limit screens,  
pressing RESET on the remote will  
reset all ratings to View and V.  
Overriding Limits  
When you override a blocked  
program by entering your password,  
the Parental Controls option on the  
V-Chip Parental Controls menu will  
read Disabled. In this state, access to  
the Parental Controls menu is still  
locked and all controls will be in  
effect the next time the TV is turned  
on.  
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THE MENU SYSTEM  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes  
“Unrated” vs. “Not Rated”  
All movies are assigned a rating.  
Some movies are given a rating of  
Not Rated (NR). You can assign Block  
or View status to the NR rating in  
the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
screen.  
as unratedcan be viewed.  
View All unrated programs are available.  
Block No unrated programs are available.  
UnratedTV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local,  
and weather programs, and public announcements. Also, the first few  
seconds of a channel with rated programming may be blocked (due to a  
brief delay in transmission of the rating information).  
Not all television programs are  
assigned a rating (age-based rating).  
To assign View or Block status to  
“unrated” television programs, you  
must use the Unrated Programs  
option from the V-Chip Parental  
Controls menu.  
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls  
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using  
a password.  
You must lock Parental Controls for TV rating and content, movie  
rating, and unrated program blocks to take effect.  
If you forget your password, the password can be reset to 0000 by pressing  
and holding the volume down and the channel up buttons simultaneously  
for five seconds. Using this password, you can then access the V-chip menus.  
Remember  
When you want to watch a blocked  
program, press the DISPLAY button on  
the remote to enter your password.  
The Time menu  
The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the Sleep Timer, Set  
Time, and Wake-up Timer functions.  
Sleep Timer 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 VOL+/buttons to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 30minute  
increments. Press MENU to exit.  
Time  
1 Sleep Timer  
2 Set Time  
3 Wake-up Timer  
0 Exit  
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current  
time. Use the VOL+/buttons and number buttons to set the time.  
Press MENU to exit.  
Wake-up Timer Displays a control panel that lets you enter the  
time you wish your television to turn itself on. Use the VOL+/–  
buttons to set the wake-up timer. To clear the wake-up timer, display the  
wake-up screen and press RESET.  
The Time menu  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic remedies  
before calling your service technician.  
TV will not turn on or controls don’t work  
Check to make sure it is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is live”  
by plugging in something else.  
Try unplugging set for one minute, plugging it back in, and then  
turning it on again.  
Make sure the Front Panel Lock feature is not set.  
Problems with remote  
Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.  
Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the TV's remote sensor.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try  
replacing batteries.  
Turns on or off while playing  
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a  
power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens  
frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.  
Maybe the Sleep Timer or Alarm Timer is activated.  
Blank screen or black box appears on the screen  
Try another channel.  
Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.  
Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display  
control panel in the Screen menu.  
No sound, picture okay  
Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore  
sound.  
No picture, no sound, but power is on  
Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position. Try another channel.  
Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. Try another channel.  
Sound okay, picture poor  
Check antenna connections.  
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.  
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ACCESSORIES  
POWER  
POWER  
DISPLAY  
DISPLAY  
MUTE  
POWER  
DISPLAY  
MUTE  
Remote Control  
AccessoryOrderForm  
MUTE  
PREV CH  
PREV CH  
VOL  
PREV CH  
This is the remote that came  
packed with your TV. You can  
use the order form to order it  
direct by mail if desired.  
VOL  
CHAN  
CHAN  
VOL CHAN VOL  
VOL CHAN VOL  
CHAN  
CHAN  
CLEAR MENU RESET  
CLEAR MENU RESET  
Description  
Stock No. Price  
Qty Total  
CLEAR MENU RESET  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Transformer  
VH54  
$ 2.95  
$ 6.95  
$ 3.95  
$14.95  
$ 5.95  
$ 7.95  
INPUT  
SKIP  
INPUT  
SKIP  
INPUT  
SKIP  
Cleaner/Polisher  
AH035  
VH81  
AH041  
VH89  
VH90  
Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft)  
A/B Switch  
226551  
(black)  
247905  
(purple)  
247906  
(blue)  
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft)  
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-ft)  
Optional Remote Control  
Dipole Antenna  
Optional Remote  
OFF  
VCR1 AUDIO  
TV  
ON/OFF  
REW  
VCR  
FF  
2
CABLE  
STOP  
PLAY  
This remote not only controls  
your TV but can also control  
most brands of remote-  
controllable VCRs, cable boxes,  
and audio equipment.  
REC TV/VCR PROG PAUSE  
DISPLAY CLEAR  
ID  
PC  
RCU500 $19.95  
1
2
3
6
9
4
5
CHAN  
7
8
0
156265  
193983  
193984  
$11.15  
$ 9.90  
$11.15  
$18.60  
$24.95  
$24.95  
VOL  
+
MENU  
VIDEO AUDIO SETUP MUTE  
PIP  
SWAP  
FRZ  
MOVE  
Antenna Adapter  
Antenna Mixer  
RCU500  
Replacement Remote Control (CRK10A1) 226551  
Replacement Remote Control (CRK10H1) 247905  
Replacement Remote Control (CRK10J1)  
247906  
Dipole Antenna  
Designed to attach to the back  
of your TV. Can be used for  
both VHF and UHF channels.  
156265  
Antenna Cables  
Screw-on Antenna Cable  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Attaches to the round antenna  
connectors (called 75-ohm F-  
type) on the back of your VCR  
or TV. The ends screw onto the  
connectors for a secure  
Total Merchandise ..........................................  
Sales Tax ...........................................................  
We are required by law to collect the appropriate  
sales tax for each individual state, county, and  
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.  
$ ________  
$ ________  
connection.  
VH81 (3-ft)  
Shipping, Handling ........................................  
Total Amount Enclosed ..................................  
...............................................................................  
Use VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card preferably.  
$
5.00  
$ ________  
Push-on Antenna Cable  
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.  
No COD or CASH.  
Attaches to the round antenna  
connectors (called 75-ohm F-  
type) on the back of your VCR  
or TV. Ends push on for a quick  
connection.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.  
Gold-Tipped Cables  
VH89 (6-ft),VH90(10-ft)  
Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories  
are subject to change without notice.  
Please Complete Other Side Also  
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ACCESSORIES  
Charge your order on your VISA,  
Placing An Order  
MasterCard, or Discover Card by  
filling in below  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or  
Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below.  
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items  
listed on this order form.  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
®
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your VISA card  
1-800-338-0376  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed  
order form with credit card information, money order or check  
in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer  
Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:  
My card expires:  
Video Accessories  
PO Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
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TM  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your MasterCard  
Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
MasterCard  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your Discover Card  
My card expires:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
Name:  
Street:  
Apt:  
Zip:  
City:  
State:  
Phone Number:  
Please make sure that both sides of this form  
have been filled out completely.  
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.  
• All accessories are subject to availability.  
• Prices are subject to change  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
What your warranty covers:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
Two years for the 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 RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.  
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required  
to repair your television.  
How you get service:  
For screen sizes of 26and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs  
are complete.  
For screen sizes larger than 26: Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is  
located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to  
the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and  
from your home.  
To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.  
Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional  
information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Customer replacement fuses.  
Images burnt onto the screen.  
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.  
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be  
necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service  
calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add  
delays in service for your product.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in USA  
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