RCA F25339 manual Things to Consider Before You Connect

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Connections & Setup

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.

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.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Table of Contents Using the Menu System Other InformationChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainThings to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Cables Connection Go to Needed Title TV + VCR TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antennaSatellite TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite ReceiverFront of Your TV Front PanelFront Panel Jacks Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Complete the Interactive Setup Set the Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search Using Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTip Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryCode List VCR CodesUsing the TV’s Features Channel Banner Parental Controls and V-ChipUsing the TV’s Features Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip Important Note About Parental ControlsHow V-Chip Works TV-14Chip TV Rating Limit V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenBlocking Age-Based Ratings Viewing Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Movie RatingsChip Unrated Program Block Channel BlockViewing Movie Ratings Front Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUsing the TV’s Menu System Control Panels How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control PanelsMenus Exiting a menuSliders Numeric EntryChoice Lists Audio Menu Picture Quality Menu Screen MenuUsing Closed Captioning Closed-Caption ModesTurning off Closed-Caption Channel Menu Time MenuThis page intentionally left blank Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning Warranty Index Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationCare and Cleaning Remote Control Doesn’t WorkLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseLimitation of Warranty Index Other Information This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Thomson