RCA F19431 User manual
Television User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ............................................................................................................ 4
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ................................................................................. 7
TV Only ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
TV + VCR ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ...................................................................................................................... 9
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Put Batteries in the Remote .............................................................................................................................. 10
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ............................................................ 10
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Complete the Interactive Setup ....................................................................................................................... 11
The Buttons on the Remote Control ................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ............................................................................................................................ 15
Important Note About Parental Controls ................................................................................................ 15
How V-Chip Works ..................................................................................................................................... 16
V-Chip TV Rating Limit .............................................................................................................................. 18
Blocking Specific Content Themes ............................................................................................................ 22
Viewing Specific Content Themes ............................................................................................................ 23
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................................................................................ 24
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ................................................................................................................. 26
Channel Block ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Front Panel Block ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .................................................................................................................. 28
Important Note About Parental Controls ................................................................................................ 28
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System ................................................................................................................ 30
Menus ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Audio Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Picture Quality Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Screen Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Using Closed Captioning ........................................................................................................................... 33
Closed-Caption Modes .............................................................................................................................. 34
Turning off Closed-Caption ....................................................................................................................... 34
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Time Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 38
TV Problems ............................................................................................................................................... 38
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work .......................................................................................................... 40
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls .................................................................................................. 40
The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Front Panel Jacks ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................. 46
Accessory Information ...................................................................................................................................... 47
How To Order..................................................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter Overview:
•Things to Consider Before You Connect
•Connections
•Put Batteries in the Remote
•How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Interactive Setup
•Complete the Interactive Setup
•The Buttons on the Remote Control
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Chapter 1
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Connections & Setup
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Connections & Setup
4Chapter 1
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other
components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle
of the back of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video
cables.
Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 5
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV
from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately
(audio left, audio right, and video).
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Components Needed Cables Connection Title Go to...
Coaxial TV Only page 7
Coaxial
Audio/video
TV + VCR page 8
Satellite
Coaxial
Audio/video
TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver
pages 9
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is
best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
TV
TV
TV
VCR
VCR
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TV (back panel)
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUTS
L/MONO
RANTENNA
From Cable
,
Cable Box
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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures on the left show the cables needed for the connections
represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a
bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable
separately for better visibility.
Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable
TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA
jack on the back of your TV.
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IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
VCR
VIDEO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
TV (back panel)
ANTENNA
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUTS
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TV + VCR
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the
Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red)
to the AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and
to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back
of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR.
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to
the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN
FROM ANT).
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