RCA Thomson F19431 Bedienungsanleitung

Television User’s GuideChanging Entertainment. Again.

Connections & Setup8 Chapter 1IN FROM ANTOUT TO TVCH3CH4VCRVIDEO OUTLRAUDIOTV (back panel)ANTENNA VIDEOAUDIOINPUTSFrom Cableor AntennaL/MONORTV +

Connections & SetupChapter 1 9TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TVA. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect

Connections & Setup10 Chapter 1Plug in the TVPlug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of theplug with the wide sl

Connections & SetupChapter 1 11SETUPSelect the language to be used in these menus.1 English2 Español3 FrançaisSETUPWould you like the TV to search

Connections & Setup12 Chapter 1The Buttons on the Remote Control0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through th

Chapter Overview:• Channel Banner• Parental Controls and V-ChipUsing the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2Changing Entertainment. Again.Graphics contained within

Using the TV’s Features14 Chapter 2Channel BannerThere are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY button onthe remote. This d

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 15Parental Controls and V-ChipThe Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot seecer

Using the TV’s Features16 Chapter 2How V-Chip WorksWhen turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 17Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under17. It

This symbol indicates "dangerousvoltage" inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric shock orpersonal injury.Caution: To prevent elec

Using the TV’s Features18 Chapter 2V-Chip TV Rating LimitThe V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed.To set

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 19- - Content - -V-CHIP TV RATING LIMITRating StatusTV-MA VIEW^DLSVFVVVVRATING STATUSTV-MAViewTV-14 ViewTV-PG ViewTV-

Using the TV’s Features20 Chapter 2Blocking Age-Based RatingsYou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 21Viewing Age-Based RatingsAfter you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of theratings back

Using the TV’s Features22 Chapter 2Blocking Specific Content ThemesYou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L,

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 23Viewing Specific Content ThemesIf you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing

Using the TV’s Features24 Chapter 2V-Chip Movie Rating LimitYou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 25Blocking Movie RatingsIf you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in otherwords, m

Using the TV’s Features26 Chapter 2PARENTAL CONTROLS1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block4 Channel Block5

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 2 27Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.View Makes the selected channel vie

Table of Contents1Chapter 1: Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect ...

Using the TV’s Features28 Chapter 2Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsSelecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a pass

Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter Overview:• How to Use Your TV’s Menu System• Audio Menu• Picture Quality Menu• Screen Menu• Using Closed Captioning•

Using the TV’s Menu System30 Chapter 3TipFeel free to explore the menusystem. If you’re ever unsure whereyou are in the menu system, oryou’re just pla

Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter 3 31Audio MenuTone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass and balance.Audio Proc

Using the TV’s Menu System32 Chapter 3Picture Quality MenuBasic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture

Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter 3 33Screen MenuClosed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closedcaptioning informati

Using the TV’s Menu System34 Chapter 3Closed-Caption ModesThe TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.To set the Closed-Capt

Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter 3 35Channel MenuSignal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type.UHF/VHF Antenna

Using the TV’s Menu System36 Chapter 3Time MenuSleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want togive the TV b

Other InformationChapter Overview:• Troubleshooting• The Front of Your TV• Care and Cleaning• Limited Warranty• Accessory Order Form• IndexChapter 4Ch

Table of Contents2Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV’s Menu System ...

Other Information38 Chapter 4TroubleshootingMost problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follo

Other InformationChapter 4 39TroubleshootingNo sound, picture okay• Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.Can’t select ce

Other Information40 Chapter 4TroubleshootingThe Remote Control Doesn’t Work• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the compon

Other InformationChapter 4 41The Front of Your TVFront PanelIf you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of

Other Information42 Chapter 4Car e and CleaningCAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free clot

Other InformationChapter 4 43Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Defects in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 day

Other Information44 Chapter 4What your warranty does not cover:• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and ope

Other InformationChapter 4 45• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. S

Other Information46 Chapter 4GlossaryAntenna A device used to send or receive electromagnetic waves through the air. In television, an antenna can be

Other InformationChapter 4 476-ft (part number VH89);price $5.953-ft (part number VH81);price $3.956-ft (part number VH82);price $4.95Screw-on Cable a

Chapter Overview:• Things to Consider Before You Connect• Connections• Put Batteries in the Remote• How to Use the Remote Control to Completethe Inter

Other Information48 Chapter 4Gold-Tipped cable, 6-ft(part number VH83);price $5.95Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the vi

IndexChapter 4 49AAccessories 47Advanced connections 9Age-Based Ratings 17, 18ANTENNA jack 7, 8, 9Audiomenu 31jacks 8, 9Audio/Video cable 7Auto

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Connections & Setup4 Chapter 1Things to Consider Before You ConnectProtect Against Power Surges• Connect all components before you plug any of the

Connections & SetupChapter 1 5Important Stand and Base Safety InformationChoose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or bas

Connections & Setup6 Chapter 1Components Needed Cables Connection Title Go to...CoaxialTV Onlypage 7CoaxialAudio/videoTV

Connections & SetupChapter 1 7TV (back panel) VIDEOAUDIOINPUTSL/MONORANTENNAFrom Cable,Cable Box,or Antenna1Cables Needed to Connect Components to