RCA Explore the Service Menu and Setup Options

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Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred language is not broadcast with the program, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). There are 16 available default languages.

Current Audio Language (not available for analog channels) Ð Press the right arrow to choose from the list of languages available for the program youÕre watching. The language chosen becomes your preferred language for all digital channels until you turn the TV off. If the language chosen is not being broadcast with a program, the TV plays the default lan- guage for the program (usually English in the US).

Note: This menu item grays out when the current channel selected is analog.

Setup Menu

The Channel Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control; then select Setup from the Main Menu. Press OK or the right arrow to display options.

Menu Language Select the preferred language for the menus: English, Espanol or Francais. Signal Type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Channel Search Searches for channels currently being received. See page 15 for more information.

Closed Caption

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.

Note: Closed caption settings are not available for PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, CMPT INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected componentÕs menu. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the Channel Banner. See Chapter 3 for more information about the Channel Banner.

The Closed Caption options are:

CCSetting Allows you to choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen.

Off No captioning information displayed.

On always Captioning information shown always, when available.

On when muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TVÕs sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.

Digital CC Type If available, this allows you to select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels.

Digital CC Preset If available, this allows you to select between Default and Custom options. Custom changes according to what you set for the options below.

 

Menu Language

English

Picture

Signal Type

Cable

Channel Search

Start

Sound

Closed Caption

 

Setup

Time

 

List & Labels

 

 

Parental Control

 

 

Exit

 

 

Press > or OK to change this setting.

 

Closed Caption

 

 

CC Setting

Off

Picture

Analog CC Type

CC1

Digital CC Type

Service1

Sound

Digital CC Preset

Default

Setup

Digital CC Style

 

List & Labels

 

 

Parental Control

 

 

Exit

 

 

Press > or OK to change this setting.

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Contents User’s guide Important Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using the Remote Control Avoid Direct Light Protect Against Power SurgesSafety Information Avoid Audio InterferenceAttaching Your TV to the Table Stand Mounting Your TV to the WallStep Obtain the Signal What You NeedWhat You Need to Know Audio Choose Your ConnectionsConnecting a Component with Composite Video Good Connecting a Component with Component Video BetterComposite Video Connection Component Video Connection Connecting a Component with Hdmi BestHDMI/DVI Connection Best Connecting a PC ComponentPC Connection Viewing the Picture from the Connected ComponentViewing a PC Turn on the TV Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial SetupPlug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteSet the Menu Language Complete the Initial SetupSet the TV Location Mode Complete Channel SetupChanging Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Analog Channels Watching TV Digital ChannelsExplanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input JacksSide Panel Buttons Using the Input Button Remote Control ButtonsChannel Banner Parental Controls and V-ChipChip US and Canada Create Password Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsChip Rating Screen Blocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip TV RatingsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Reset Downloadable DataUS V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Canada V-Chip RatingsScreen Formats Additional FeaturesChange Password Block ButtonsPicture Menu Using the Menu SystemEnglish Sound MenuCC1 Setup MenuTime Parental Control Menu List & Labels MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting You can’t select a certain channel You are having problems with the Hdmi ConnectionButtons on the side panel don’t work TV turns off unexpectedlyWhat else can I do? Remote control doesn’t workUniversal Remote control doesn’t work You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental ControlsChip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Television SpecificationAll LCD Models TTE Technology, Inc. Òtteó Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty does not cover Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to this warranty For how long after purchase Limited WarrantyCare and Cleaning FCC Information

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