RCA F20648 manual Connections & Setup, 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.

Connection Pictures

Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).

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You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Auto TuningIntroduction On-screen Program GuideThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System Other InformationChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleConnection TV + VCR VCRConnection TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antennaSatellite Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TVFront Panel Jacks Front of Your TVFront Panel Jacks on the Back of Your TV Audio and Video Input Jacks Audio R and L/MONO and VideoAudio Output Jacks R and L OUT Link Jack Video JackPlacing the G-LINK Wands Why You Should Connect This G-LINK CableHow to Find the Remote Sensor Turn on the TV Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Complete Auto Channel Search Complete the Interactive SetupSet the Menu Language Guide Plus+ System Setup Identifying Your TV’s LocationConfiguring for Cable Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Whoinput Button How to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryVCR Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ SystemDownloading Data Channel LineupGrid Guide Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsNews ScheduleMessages Menu Action Button MessagesSchedule Menu Action Buttons Channels Menu Action Buttons SetupChannels Guide Plus+ Menu Items Promotional informationChannel Banner Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatureHow to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature SET VCR1 Channel Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksChip TV Rating Limit TV-14V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Blocking Age-Based RatingsSteps on next Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Viewing Movie Ratings Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Chip Unrated Program Block Channel BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUsing the TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu SystemAudio Menu MenusPicture Quality Menu On nextUsing Closed Captioning Screen MenuTurning off Closed-Caption Channel MenuClosed-Caption Modes Time Menu Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationNo sound, picture okay Guide Plus+ System Problems Care and Cleaning Problems with V-Chip/Parental ControlsRCA TV Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseOn next To Order USE Your Credit CardIndex DVD60%