RCA CR20310 manual

T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Model: CR20310 Please r ead this manual before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15775710[...]

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing t[...]

T able of Contents 1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ......................................................................... 4 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 4 Protect Components from Overheating ...........[...]

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Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Contr ol to Complete the Setup • Buttons on the Remote Contr ol NOTE: Illustrations are for representation only . Y our product and on- screen display[...]

4 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • 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 th[...]

Chapter 1 5 Connections & Setup Coaxial cable TV VCR TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title 2 Coaxial Audio/Video TV + VCR page 6 1 Coaxial TV Only page 6 TV VCR Satellite 4 Coaxial Audio/Video TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver page 7 Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV . Please use the following chart t[...]

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup ANTENNA VIDEO L AUDIO R 75 OHMS INPUTS IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R From Cable , Cable Box , o r An t enn a TV (back panel) TV (back panel) From Cable , Cable Box or Antenn a ANTENNA VIDEO L AUDIO R 75 OHMS INPUTS TV VCR 2 TV Connection: TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. C[...]

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup ANTENNA VIDEO L AUDIO R 75 OHMS INPUTS C H 3 C H 4 SA TELLITE RECEIVER L R VIDEO OUT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R Fr o m C able o r An t enn a S a t elli t e Si g na l TV (back panel) TV VCR Satellite Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. CH – Scans down through the current channel l[...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup Use the CHAN ^/v and VOL +/- buttons along with the MENU button to move through the menu system. MENU CHAN VOL VOL CHAN Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Make sure to insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover o[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol DISPLA Y Brings up available channel information. POWER Turns the TV on and off. MUTE Turns off the TV’s sound. Press again to restore the sound. PREV CH Retur ns you to the previous channel. VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. Also used as left and right[...]

Menus and Featur es Chapter Overview: • Point and Select Method • Main Menu • Pictur e Menu • Sound Menu • Channel Menu • T uning Menu • Setup Menu • Channel Marker NOTE: Illustrations are for representation only . Y our product and on-screen displays might differ . 11 11 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

12 Chapter 2 Menus and Featur es Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you’re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again. MAIN MENU Sound Channel Tuning Setup Picture The Point and Select Method Y ou only need to know one rul[...]

Chapter 2 13 Menus and Featur es Sound Menu A VL (Auto volume) Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Effects Use the VOL + and – buttons to toggle through the following sound settings: Surround Electronically ex[...]

14 Chapter 2 Menus and Featur es Channel Menu Channel Nr Use the VOL + and – buttons to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna. Y ou can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons. Skip Use the VOL + and – buttons to indicate whether you want to skip the channel number indicated when you scan through [...]

Chapter 2 15 Menus and Featur es SETUP Language English Screen Saver On Demo Clock 16:29 . On Screen On Alarm Off . Time 00:00 . Channel 5 Closed Caption CC1 Reception Use the VOL + or VOL – buttons to select the type of input signal you connected to the antenna jack on the back of your TV . Auto Automatically detects the type of input signal you[...]

16 Chapter 2 Menus and Featur es Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. T ur[...]

Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Index 17 17 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

Other Information 18 Chapter 3 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won ’ t tur n on • Press the POWER button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “ live ” by pluggin[...]

Chapter 3 19 Other Information T r oubleshooting No pictur e, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/antenna setting is set to the wrong position. Select Tuning from the Main menu, highlight the Reception option, and use the VOL + and VOL – buttons to choose the correct signal type. Go to pages 16 for detailed instructions. • The channel mig[...]

Other Information 20 Chapter 3 Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: Tur n OFF your TV befor e cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV ’ s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not [...]

Chapter 3 21 Other Information Index A Advanced connections 7 Audio menu 14 B Basic connections 6 Batteries for the r emote 9 C CABLE/ANTENNA jack 6, 7 Cables audio/video 5 coaxial 5 CHAN 10 Channel indicator 16 Channel list 9, 10 Channel numbers 10 CLEAR 10 Coaxial cable 5 Connections multiple 7 TV + VCR 6 TV only 6 Curr ent channel list 10 E Ente[...]

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