RCA J32L637 manual

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CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . Caution: T o 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 i[...]

3 15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with r[...]

4 T able of Contents Important Information .....................................................2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................3 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ...........................5 Protect Against Power Surges .................................... 5 Protect Compone[...]

Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a [...]

Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE DIGIT AL INPUT Getting Digital Channels What Y ou Need • Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable A. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENN[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV . Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remot[...]

Connections and Setup 8 Chapter 1 The ClonePRO™ If several TVs need to be programmed with the same menu settings, an optional ClonePRO remote 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 ClonePRO using the DSCI port on the TV’s ba[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 Sound Menu Initial V olume Sets the TV’s volume to the specified level every time it is turned on. Note: When the DSCI (Digital Serial Communications Inter face) port is used to tur n the TV on and off, Initial Volume settings are nonfunctional. Minimum V olume Re-scales the volume control slider so that the far[...]

Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 Access and Power Options Menu The Access and Power Options menu allows the master user to specify which features and func- tions basic users will be able to access. Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. Remote Cong . (Co[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 What T o Expect W atching TV • Remember: If you have an analog signal connected to your ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT , then look for an A at the bottom of the screen to make sure you're tuned to the Analog input. Press the ANTENNA button if the A isn't appearing. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, whi[...]

Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV . There are several ways to connect devices. ANTENNA/CABLE ANAL OG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to r eceive the signal from the antenna, cable, or cable box. ANTENNA/CABLE DIGIT AL INPUT Lets you c[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 HOSPIT AL PENDANT This specialized remote control is recognized for use in patient beds. It is used to connect to a pillow speaker , nurse-call system, or other device to supply speaker- level audio or accept remote control commands. The connector is a (3-wire) phone jack. Some are simple, having one-button operat[...]

14 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. T ypes of Remote Controls All of the remote controls mentioned here, in addition to other remotes and accessories, are available from your RCA distributor . Descriptions of the remote buttons and how they work are on the next pages. Except as otherwise specifie[...]

Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol RESET This button has no functionality with this product. Ar row buttons (up, do wn, left, right) Use to move through the on-screen menus. When a menu isn’t displayed, the up and down arrows scan the channel list. The left and right arrows decrease or increase the TV’s volume, unless V olume Hold is enable[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 16 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Using the Menu System Chapter 3: Using the Menu System The Basic Menu System The basic menus are accessible through basic remote controls and the front panel. Which menu items are available will depend on the restrictions set by the master user and th[...]

Chapter 3 17 Using the Menu System Par ental Control Menu The basic Par ental Contr ol menu will depend on the options set by the master user . If the master user chooses Allow Basic on menu items, then all options are available. T o set movie and TV ratings, content themes, etc., go to Chapter 4. Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. USA V -Chi[...]

18 Chapter 3 Using the Menu System Language & CC Menu Go Back T akes you to the previous menu. Language Displays your preferred language for the menus. Select English, Français (French) or Español (Spanish). CC Display Use the CC button on the remote to choose whether closed captioning information is shown on the screen. CC Mode When CC Displ[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 4: Using the TV's Featur es Chapter 4 19 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Fea- tur es Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describ[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 20 Chapter 4 Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to lock TV programs and movies. TV programs can be locked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained on page 21. If available, TV programs[...]

Chapter 4 21 Using the TV’ s Featur es Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- based ratings you can block or view . Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view . Content Status Fields Lets you select which[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 22 Chapter 4 Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular r[...]

Chapter 4 23 Using the TV’ s Featur es V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. T o access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Select Par ental contr ol . 3. Select US V-Chip . 4. Select Movie ratings . Blocking Movie Ra[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 24 Chapter 4 Futur e Rating Region Y ou might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn't there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls. This option and its name are d[...]

Chapter 4 25 Using the TV’ s Featur es 14:9 Zoom 16:9 Zoom Cinerama Horizontal Stretch 16:9 Panning 14:9 Zoom 16:9 Zoom Cinerama Horizontal Stretch 16:9 Panning 14:9 Zoom 16:9 Zoom Cinerama Horizontal Stretch 16:9 Panning 4/3 (available for analog video; may be available for digital video) 16/9 zoom (available for analog video; may be available f[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 26 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Other Information Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) What’s the quickest w ay to view High Denition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE/DIGIT AL INPUT to view free local digital channels. Y ou might need to purchase an an[...]

Chapter 5 27 Other Information Continues on next page... Modes of operation The ClonePRO™ operates from one of two modes: DSCI Connect a DSCI cable to the ClonePRO and to the TV’s DSCI port on the back panel. IR (Infrared) This operation is wireless. Press ON to begin using the remote in IR mode. The corresponding “ready” light indicates th[...]

28 Chapter 5 Other Information Across the screen are red dashes. Press any button on the remote control you are using. Red pulses should appear , telling you the TV is recognizing the remote and is able to send out that infor mation. If red pulses don’t appear , contact your RCA distributor . TEA CH: This begins the process of teaching the settin[...]

Chapter 5 29 Other Information Cloning a TV Use the ClonePRO™ or a master remote to complete any necessary setup steps to the TV , such as Auto Channel Search, changing Access & Power options, etc. Go to Chapter 1 for more infor- mation on setting up the TV . When you have finished setting up the TV , you can use it as your example TV . 1. C[...]

30 Chapter 5 Other Information T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • The front p[...]

Chapter 5 31 Other Information Buttons don’t work • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Fr ont Panel Block in the Par ental contr ol menu and press OK to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try ag[...]

32 Chapter 5 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV . Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV . • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the re[...]

Chapter 5 33 Other Information V -Chip Rating Explanations US V -Chip Rating System TV -MA (Mature Audience Onl y) 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: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV [...]

34 Chapter 5 Other Information G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: W ill contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which cou[...]

Chapter 5 35 Other Information Autotuning Note: Autotuning is not available with your r emote. Y ou must purchase a compatible RCA universal r emote to use the autotuning featur e. The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV . When you set up autotuning in [...]

36 Chapter 5 Other Information Limited W arranty What your w ar ranty cov er s: • Defects in materials or workmanship. F or how long after y our purchase: • 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor . What we will do within one year: • At our option, either (a) pay any Authorized RCA T elevision Service Center the labor charges, plus r[...]

Chapter 5 37 Other Information • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PRO VIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EX CLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY , INC . SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FR OM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PR ODUCT . THIS DISCL[...]

As an ENERGY ST AR ® Partner , TTE T echnology, Inc. has deter mined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY ST AR and The ENERGY ST AR mark are r egistered U.S. marks. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of t[...]