RCA 31Series warranty Buttons donÕt work, TV turns off unexpectedly, CanÕt select certain channel

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Buttons donÕt work

¥The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by

selecting the

feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

¥Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off unexpectedly

¥Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 39 for instructions.

¥Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

¥Unplug. Wait ten minutes. Plug in again.

CanÕt select certain channel

¥Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu.

¥If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

¥Press the TV button and then try to change channels.

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use the Sound menu and Analog TV Sound to choose .

Black box appears on screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check

in the Setup menu. Go to page 42 for more instructions.

¥Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your device. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging

it back in.

 

 

¥ If you are tuned to the HDMI INPUT and youÕre receiving

message onscreen, press the INFO

button on the remote. If

appears in the channel banner, the HDMI or DVI device isnÕt

responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.

¥If you tune to the HDMI INPUT and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video takes a long time to appear, your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If problems persist, try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.

¥If you have black bars on each side of your picture, the device you connected might have a switch or a

menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this. Choose either

or

.

 

¥480i signals arenÕt supported by the HDMI INPUT.

¥Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a clear path.

¥The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV.

¥The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices.)

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Chapter 5 Other Information

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Contents User’s guide Page Page Table of Contens Table of Contents Using TV Features Check that the following parts were packed with your product Parts List Step Attaching TV to Table StandMounting TV to Wall Purchase a Vesa 100 x100, Size M4 screwGet the Picture What You NeedWhat You Need To Know Audio Choose Your ConnectionsAudio L and R Hdmi TM + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080pConnections and Setup Connections and Setup Chapter Connections and Setup Connections and Setup Chapter Put Batteries in Remote How to Use Remote Control to Complete Initial SetupPlug in TV Turn on TVComplete Initial Setup Set the Signal YpeComplete the Channel Search What To Expect Formatting the videoFormats Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Remote Control Buttons Enter channel number time settingProgramming Remote to Operate Other Devices Press to displayUsing Automatic Code Search Using Direct EntryUsing Manual Code Search Turn on the device you want to controlHow to Use Remote After Programming It Manual Reset of Remote Remote Code List 006 001 020 037 115 118 121 122 017 018 033 Autotuning Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip You can select from the following inputs or channelsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Higher ratings automatically changes toBlocking Specific Content Themes Arrow button to select CE-CAdditional Features Adjustments For a more blue palette of picture colors Using Menu SystemAdjusts the balance between the red and green levels Picture MenuTV detects that movie playback quality could be improved SettingSound Menu Picture that retains picture sharpness and detailSetup Menu Channel MenuParental Control Menu Time Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting CanÕt select certain channel Buttons donÕt workTV turns off unexpectedly Noisy stereo receptionDonÕt remember my password and I want to unlock TV Rating limits donÕt workChip Rating Explanations Other Information Chapter TTE Technology, Inc. Òtteó Limited Warranty All LCD ModelsCare and Cleaning Turn OFF your TV before cleaning

31Series specifications

The RCA 31 Series television represents a significant evolution in home entertainment, blending cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design. Launched in the early 2000s, this series has garnered attention for its enhanced visual quality, innovative features, and sophisticated functionality that cater to the modern viewer's demands.

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