RCA IB-X20162GS, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...er la fiche polarisre de cet appareil avec une rallonge une prise de courant ou une autre sortie _ moins que les lames ne puissent _ tre insrr_es _ fond sans qu aucune partie ne soit laissre _ drcouvert All operating controls and their functions are identified and explained in this manual For warranty service or routine maintenance contact the nearest Authorized RCA TV Servicenter All servicing an...

Page 3: ...nique TV be sure to read this owner s manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place for future reference Table of Contents Safety Precautions Inside Front Cover Warranty Registration Inside Front Cover Television Features 2 Basic Installation Instructions General Installation Information 3 First Time Operation 3 Antenna Cable Information 4 Home Antenna Connections 5 Cable TV Connections 6 Cabl...

Page 4: ...onic tuner memory to eliminate those channels you wish to skip or add channels not present during AutoProgramming such as a VCR on channel 3 or 4 CHAH MEMORY STORED Cable Air Switching instantly switch from cable to off air broadcast mode to tune in local channels not carried by your cable system This feature operates automatically during autoprogramming CABLEIAIR CABLE Electronic Video System Con...

Page 5: ... to find the best possible spot for reception Note Your TV operates on 120 volts 60 Hz normal household current and has a polarized plug Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other the plug fits into the wall socket only one way Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug If you need to use an extension cord make sure it is polarized Your TV has been designed with a special convenience...

Page 6: ... Slip on End IBl_l_lm_ _ Screw on End Round 75 ohm coaxial cable Use the connector shown below to connect your antenna or cable TV system to the back of the TV CASL_ ANTENNA Connecting an Optional Dipole Antenna The optional dipole antenna is available from your RCA dealer 2 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 l...

Page 7: ...hm round coaxial cable that carries VHF channels 2 13 and a 300 ohm flat twin lead cable for UHF channels 14 69 connect them to your set like this I ANTENNA INCOMING UHF CABLES _ Push on____ jl _ BACKoF FROM _ AND TV HOM ANTENNA S VHF Transformer Note Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the such as RCA AH011 UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHF...

Page 8: ...ter decoder box for scrambled premium channels INCOMING CABLE I _IU I m _tmu CONVERTER OECOI_ R Note These optional accessories 2 way splitter _ A B switch _ three coaxial cables _ are available as a kit under RCA AH038BL The A position on the A B switch lets you select all non scrambled channels by remote control The B position allows you to select scrambled channels via the converter box Remembe...

Page 9: ...els will be active on your particular cable TV system Also some cable companies may require the use of a decoder with their cable TV system Consult your cable company or local dealer for details Scrambled Cable TV Channels Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is ...

Page 10: ...onyoursetwill resemble thepicture shown below Youcanuseeitherthefront panel controls or theremote controlto operate theTV J Q Channel Display SETUP Button POWER Button F7 _emote Sensor NEL A and Y Buttons VIDEO Button VOLUME Buttons and DISPLAY Button ...

Page 11: ...nnel number on the TV screen VIDEO Button Press repeatedly until the video function you want appears on the screen Function choices will appear in this order i Color Adjustment 2 Tint Adjustment 3 Contrast Adjustment 4 Brightness Adjustment 5 Sharpness Adjustment 6 Picture Reset returns picture controls to their factory settings Details about using each function begin on page 12 VOLUME Buttons Als...

Page 12: ...mote over face up Notes Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside down This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the batteries Replace the batteries when the TV fails to respond to the remote control Remove the batteries from the remote control if it will not be used for a month or more This will prevent possible damage from battery leak...

Page 13: ...ll now change back and forth between the two channels each time you press the PC button _ Channel Selection via Scan Press CHAN A to select the next higher channel in channel mempry Press CHAN V to select the next lower channel in channel memory VOL Volume A V Buttons Press VOL A to increase volume Press VOL V to decrease volume MUTE Button Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level witho...

Page 14: ...s the or button on the front of the TV to adjust the function appearing on the IV screen Notes The on screen display will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press or within a few seconds Whenever a display disappears from the screen the and buttons on the IV become the VOLUME adjustment buttons Press the button to decrease a function Press the button to increase a function The d...

Page 15: ...1 Press the VIDEO button repeatedly until the Sharpness graph appears on the TV screen VIDEO SHARP 2 Press the button to decrease sharpness or press the button to increase sharpness How to Adjust for a Color Picture that Pleases You I Decrease Color to minimum This will leave a black and white image on the screen 2 Adjust Contrast until the picture pleases you 3 4o 5 6 Adjust Brightness until the ...

Page 16: ...ear in this order as you press the SETUP button Press the or button on the front of the TV to adjust or change the function appearing on the TV screen Detailed instructions about each function begin on the next page Notes The on screen display will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press or within a few seconds Whenever a display disappears from the screen the and buttons on th...

Page 17: ...he Cable Air function is set to Air it allows the TV to receive whatever TV channels VHF and UHF are broadcast in your area Normally you will never need to use this function because your TV automatically autoprograms itself and selects the Cable Air setting the first time you turn it on and after each extended power interruption The Cable Air function allows you to override the automatic settings ...

Page 18: ...atedly press the SETUP button until the AutoProgram display appears on the screen SETUP E AUTOPROGR_M PUSH Press either or to begin programming The TV will cycle thru available channels in your area and place active channels into memory If all available channels are of reasonable signal strength and you prefer not to add or erase any channels from memory programming is complete AUTOPROGRAHMING S7 ...

Page 19: ...can then check channels in memory by pressing the CHANNEL A or V button If you want to erase another channel repeat steps 1 thru 3 Adding Channels I Repeatedly press the SETUP button until the Channel Memory display appears on the screen SETUP CHAH HEHORY STORED _2 2 To add a channel press the CHANNEL A V button until the channel number you want to add appears on the screen 3 Then push the button ...

Page 20: ...ss Contrast Brightness Set goes to original Factory settings Dust TV as required using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner Occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation Take care not to scratch the plastic surfaces If your TV s cabinet has a textured finish do not use furniture polish Because textured finishes are porous usin...

Page 21: ...ns and descriptions of a det_ories aCe subject to change without notice 3 Fl_ or 9 FT AH037 3 ft AH008 9 ft AH094 5 ft Gold Tipped Cables AH065G 6 tl AH066G 10 ft d5 dS_d_5 _ _ 5 5 5 ObOz Obb Obbz _ ff W 6 t_ I I I Description Accessory Order Form Book No 1Q57 107 01B Part No Push on Antenna Cable 5 ft AH004 Screw on Antenna Cable 9 ft AH008 8 95 Transformer page 5 AH011 1 95 Cleaner Polisher page...

Page 22: ...y to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S cu...

Page 23: ...ot aimed at remote sensor Press POWER button on front of TV Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the TV Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead Try replacing batteries Turns 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 freq...

Page 24: ...ned from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Remote control batteries 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 USA How state law relates to this warranty This warran...