RCA 24F530T Manuel utilisateur

Television

User's Guide

Models 24v510"r /24F530"r

Chan¢ Entertainment. Again.

Important Information

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insulation between hazardousmainsw)ltage and user

accessibleparts. When servicing useonly identical

replacement parts.

Caution: Toreducethe riskof electric shock,do not removecover {or back).No userserviceable

parts inside.Referservicing to qualified servicepersonnel

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instructions accompanying the _ product that presentsa riskof electric shockor

product, personalinjury.

WARNING

Toreducethe risk of fire or electric shock,

do not exposethis product to rain or

moisture.

Theapparatus must not beexposedto

dripping or splashing. Objects filled with

liquids, such asvasesor drinking glasses,

must never be placedon the apparatus.

Referto the identification/rating label located on the

back panel of your product for its proper operating

voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changesor

modifications to this equipment may void the user's

authority to operate it.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory

with fixed images for extended periods of time can

causethem to be permanently imprinted on the

picture tube {or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO,

some network/program loges, phone numbers, etc.

may cause similar damage. This damage is not eevered

by yeur warranty.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call Wur

attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical

Code(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,Part

I) which providesguidelines for proper grounding and,

in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding systemof the building as

closeto the point of cable entry aspractical.

Product Registration

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productregistration. Registeringthis product allows usto contact you if needed.

Product Information

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1:Conneetions [_ Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3

ProtectAgainst PowerSurges...................................................................................................................3

Protect Componentsfrom Overheating.................................................................................................3

Position CablesProperlyto Avoid Audio Interference .......................................................................3

Important Stand and BaseSafety Information ....................................................................................3

UseIndirect Light .........................................................................................................................................3

CablesNeededto ConnectComponentsto 'fourTV...........................................................................3

TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4

Explanation of Jacks and Cables ................................................................................... 5

ANTENNAIN...................................................................................................................................................5

VIDEO1 andVIDEO2 ..................................................................................................................................5

ComponentVideo (Y,Pb,Pr),Audio Out, and Subwoofer

(model24F530Tonly] ..................................................................................................................................5

The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6

Front Input Jacks..........................................................................................................................................6

Front PanelButtons .....................................................................................................................................6

Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6

Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7

Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7

Using the Menus ............................................................................................................. 7

Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 8

Setthe Language..........................................................................................................................................8

CompleteAuto ChannelSearch................................................................................................................8

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 9

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes .............................................................. 9

Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................................................10

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 10

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................................................10

Programming the Remote ........................................................................................................................10

How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ....................................................................12

Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................. 12

continued on next page

Table of Contents

Chapter 3: Using the W's Features and Menus

Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 14

How V-ChipWorks....................................................................................................................................14

USAV-Chip Rating System.....................................................................................................................14

Tv'Rating Limit ...........................................................................................................................................15

MPAA RATING LIMIT ................................................................................................... 17

Blocking SpecificContentThemes.......................................................................................................17

Viewing SpecificContentThemes.........................................................................................................17

ParentalGuideOn (ActivateV-Chip] ...................................................................................................18

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .....................................................................................................................18

Child Lock.....................................................................................................................................................19

ChangePassword.......................................................................................................................................19

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 20

Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 20

Timer Menu ................................................................................................................... 21

Function Menu ............................................................................................................. 22

Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................. 23

Parental Guide Menu ................................................................................................... 23

Chapter 4: Other Information

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 24

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 26

FCC and Canada Information ...................................................................................... 26

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27

Accessories....................................................................................................................29

T_s to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect _fllcomponents before you phJgany of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turnoff the TV_md/orcomponentbefore you connect or disconnect an,i cables.

• M;_kesure;dl _ntennas _mdcables _reproperly grounded. Referto the tmport_mt S_fety Instructions

p_ckedsep_rately.

Protect Components from Overheating

• Don't block ventik_tion holeson _myof the components.Arr_mgethe componentssotheft air can

cireul_te freely.

• Don't struckcomponents.

• If you place components in _ stand, m_kesure you _fllow _dequateventilation.

• If you connect _n _udio receiveror _mplifiel, place it on the top shelf so the heated_firfrom it won't

flow _round other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert eachcable firmly intothe design_ted jack.

• If you place components abovethe TV,route _fllcables down the sideof the b_ck of the TVinste_d

of str;_ightdown the middle of the IV.

• tf your _mtenna uses300-ohm twin le_d cables,do not coil the e_bles.Also, keepthe twin lead

c_ibles_iwayfrom _iudioivideo e_ibles.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choosethe location for your IV c_refully. Placethe 1Von _ stand or blasethat isof adequ_te sizeand

strength to prevent the 1Vfrom being aeeident_filytipped ove_pushed off, or pulled oft. This could

causepersonal injury and/or d_mage the 1V.Referto the tmport_mt Safety Instructions p_cked

sepan_tely.

Use Indirect Light

Don't pl;_cethe IV where sunlight or room lightin_ will be directed tow_rd the screen.Usesoft or

indirect lighting.

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cablesyou m_y need tor the connections representedin this book.

Coaxi_I cable S-Video c_ble Audio_Jideo cables Co_upo_e_tVide¢_

{Y,Pb*Pri e_ibles

If!_, luode124FB30Tonly]

Connections and Setup

_R TV (back i)ael)

"IV ÷ DVB ÷ VCR

1. Connect your DVDPlayerto your "IV.

A. Connect the audio {white and red) cablesto the VIDEO1 Rand LiMONOAUDIOjacks on the back

of the #_ and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer (sometimeslabeEedLandR).

B. if your DVDpEayerhasan S-Videojack, connect an S-Video cable to the SWideojack on the DVD

pEayerand to the S-ViDEOjack on the back of the #_. if your DVDplayer doesn't havean

SWideojack, go to I D.

-OR-

C, Model 24F530T only: tf wur DVDplayer hasa component video jacks {Y,Pb,Pr},connect video

gradetables to the Component Videojacks on the DVDplayer andto the Y,Pb,Prjacks on the

back of the ]V. If your DVDplayer doesn't have component video jacks,go to I D.

-OR-

D. Connect avideo cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVDplayerand to the VIDEOjack

on the backof the IV.

2. Connect your Tv'to your VCR

Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNAINjack on your #_ and to the RFOutput jack on wur VCR

(sometimeslabeled OUTTOTV).

3. Make sure e_ble or antenna is connected to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR

(sometimes labeled in From Antenna),

Note; If you do not _.'enn_;-cta cable, antenna, er another ,._mpenent to your 1Y, the T_Iwill automatically

shut off after 15 minutes to sav_"power.

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Connections and Setup

_lanation of Jacks and Cables

This section describesthe jacks you can useto make connections, Thereareseveralways to connect

components to your 11/,

ANTENNAIN

ANTENNAINjack _lnltcoa×i_fle_lble.

VIDEO

S-VIDEO1

VIDEOI _lnltVIDEO2jacks, _ludio/video

canes, alld S-Video cable.

ANTENNAIN Letsyou connect a coaxial cable to receive

the signal from the antenna, cable, cane box, or if using the

example on page4, a VCR.

VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2

VIDEO,AUDIORand L/MONO Letsyou connect a

component such asaVCR,DVDplayel_or laserdis¢playelt

• R(RIGHT)AUDIO Providesright audio connection. The

right audio connector isUSUaIIV red.

• L/MONOAUDIO Providesleft audio connection. The

left audio connector istlStlaIIy white.

• VIDEO Providescomposite video connection. Thevideo

connector is usually ,iellow.

S-VIDEO Providesbetter picture quality than the video

jacks becausethe color part of the signal is separated

from the black and white part of the picture. When using

S-VIDEOtN, makesure to connect left and right audio

canes to the LiMONO and RAUDIO input jacks.

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Pr a SUB

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LVIDEO_ OIfrPUT

Y,Pb,Prjacks, audio, subwooftr m_d

compn_entvideoe_bles,

Component Video [Y, Pb, Pr), Audio Out, and

Subwoofer [model 24F530T only)

Y,Pb, Pr(Component Video) Providesoptimum picture

quality becausethe video isseparatedinto three signals. Use

three video-grade canes for the connection. Thesecanes are

often color-coded {red,blue and green).When using Y,Pb,

Pr,makesureyou connectleft and right audio canes to the

Rand LAUDIO input jacks.

Note:_*;eYc(_mponentvJdeoj<_tkis_/_othetemposi__4OEO2

v;deo ]_lcl lindisc(l_,r_edyeY,o_'¢Keep i'h/shi!PJnd_hen_-_nnechnq

to_hecom,p_nent_ideo]_¢ks

Audio Output (L and R) Connect an amplifier or audio

receiverfor improved sound quality,

SUBWOOFERAllows you to connect an external subwoofer

for improved basseffects,

Connections and Setup

The Front ofYourT_/

Front Input Jacks

The_ hasfront audio/video input jacks foryour convenience on the right sideof the _ forconnecting

aeameorderor video game console.Toaccessthe component you connected to the front of the IV,

pressthe INPUTbutton on your remote until FRONTappearson the screen.

h_ote:When_>nn_c'rh_q_compor,e_tth{_th{_so_iyone_ud;of_ck_u_'h_gsomec_m_co_ders,Cor,r,e_'ttheT_ AUDIOL/

MO_VOjo_'Itohe_ theI_U4/O.

VIDEO Receivesvideo from another component such as a cameorder,video game console,or VCR.

L!MONO and RAUDIO Receivesaudio from another component suchasa eameorder,video game

console,or VCR.

Front Panel Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV to operate many of the

]V's features.

INPUT Togglesthe Video tnput Charmed for avideo game system,VCR,etc., conne{'ted to the audio/

video jacks on the front and back of the IV.

MENU Brings up the Main menu.

VOE- Decreasesthe volume. In the menu system,acts like the left arrow button on the remote control

and adjusts menu controls.

VOL+ Increasesthe volume, tn the menu system,acts like the rightarrow button on the remote

control andadjusts menu controls.

CN- Scansdown through the current channel list. tn the menu system,acts like the down arrow

button on the remotecontrol and adjustsmenu controls.

CN+ Scansup through the channel list. In the menu system,acts like the up arrow button on the

remotecontrol and adjusts menu controls.

POWER Turnsthe IV on and off,

Plug in the TV

Plugthe end of the power cord intoa grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely intothe outlet.

• Removethe battery compartment coverfrom the backof the remote by pushing down on and

sliding off the cove_

• Insert 2 fresh "AAA"batteries. Makesure the polarities {_ and _)are aligned correctly.

•Replacethe co',,'elt

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Connections and Setup

How to Usethe Remote Control to Complete the

Thetechnical term is "Navigation"- how you movethrough

the on-screen menus,The method is the samethroughout the

menuscreens:highlight your choice and select it,

Tohighlight amenu item, pressthe arrow buttons on the

remote to highlight one of the menuson the screen, Usethe

up anddown arrow buttons to move up or down, Usethe

right and left arrow buttons to moveright or left,

Tochange the item that you've highlighted, pressthe right

arrow button,

To return to the previous menu, press GO RACK,

Note: H_hl;qh tedme_m,;th_stthem,e/li_item s_md_out fl(lm oFher

mellu hem_oil theii_ (_ppec_rsd_rkef,b@h_el;or _different _'ok>l_

Turn on the IV

PressIV on the remote, or press POWER on the ]V's front

panel.

Note:P_essmg_he_/hi;trot, not orgytl,'_ c,_the TKbutput,;_he

left,ore_n_o_/_P,Od(_"_,_nx_d_"_'_eon5th(_tthe bl2tZ_n5o_ the

_emotecor,t_d opem_ theT_ fu_x-ti_n_.

Picture Ttmer Tuning

icon icon icon

P_CTL!RE

CONTRAST 1

BRIGHTNESS 18

COLOR 50

[ SHARPNESS 50

TINT 0

COMBFILTER ON

COLOR TEMP NORMAL

The list of ieolls at the top of the menus.

Using the Menus

You might want to makeyourself familiar with the menu

system.At the top of the screen,you'll seethe following

menu icons:Picture, Sound,Timer,Function,Tuning, and

ParentalGuide,

Pressthe MENUbutton to bring up the Main Menu, and

pressthe right arrow button until the icon you want is

highlighted. The menu options changeasyou toggle the

]cons.

('h_n'l'pr 1'/

Connections and Setup

Function

icon ComBkte the Initial SetuD

The menu system in your TV allows the ]V's features to work

properly. You'll need to set afew important menu items the

first th33eyou turn on your 1%;.

P_CTU_K

CONTRAST 1

BRIGHTNESS 18

COLOR 50

SHARPNESS 50

TiNT 0

COMBFILTER ON

COLOR TEMP NORMAL

Set the Language

The language setting determines the language in which the

on-screen displaysand menus appea_You can choosefrom

English,Spanish, or French.Thedefault isEnglish.

I. PressMENUon the remote control (the Main menu

appearsj.

2. Pressthe right arrow button until the function icon is

highlighted.

3. Pressthe down arrow button until LANGUAGEis

highlighted,then pressthe right arrow button to change

the language.

4. When finished, pressMENUto exit.F÷ i}

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LANGUAGE ENGLISH

BACKGROUND ON

BLACK STRETCH OFF

NOISE REDUCE OFF

CLOSE CAPTION CC1

CC ON MUTE ON

Tuning

icon

Complete Auto Channel Search

Thispart of the setup allows the _' to searchfor all channels

viewable through your antenna or cable IV system,Thisis

sometimescalled auto programming.

I, PressMENUon the remote control (the Main menu

appearsj.

2. Pressthe right arrow button until the Tuning icon is

highlighted.

3. Pressthe down arrow button until SOURCEis

highlighted, then pressthe right arrow button to set the

signal type {CABLEor AIRJ.

4, Pressthe down arrow button until AUTOSEARCHis

highlighted, Pressthe right arrow button to begin the

auto channel search.

.... _ _%:

/ UMINO

SOURCE AIR

CHANNEL 18

DELETE CH NO

FINE TUNE

To cancel at any time, press OK.

Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV. For

information on customizing your channels or menu options,

go to Chapter 3.

AUTO SEARCH

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