RCA F25305 CRT Television User Manual


 
Countdown timer returns TV
to original channel, so other
channels can be browsed during
program breaks.
Picture Reset
Instantly returns picture to factory
settings for Color, Tint, Contrast,
Brightness, and Sharpness.
Advanced Auto Channel
Search
Auto Cable/Air Switch sets tuner
to cable or off-air frequencies
during initial setup. Then system
automatically scans for and locks
active channels into channel
memory.
On-Screen Menu System
On-screen displays make it easy
to adjust more picture, sound, and
convenience features from either
the remote control or the TV front
panel buttons.
Interactive Setup Menu
Convenient on-screen menu
system automatically steps
user through the initial setup
procedures.
Trilingual On-Screen Display
Allows the on-screen menu
system to be displayed in one
of three languages (English,
French, or Spanish).
On-Screen Time and
Channel Display
Displays time and channel number
at the press of a button.
Programmable Timer
System
Convenient scheduling system can
be used in a variety of ways:
Sleep Timer
Automatically turns off the TV
after a preset time period for
those times when you drift off to
sleep in front of the television.
Alarm Timer
Wake up to your favorite morning
show or turn on your television
automatically to catch your
favorite program.
Scheduling Timer
Since the alarm setting remains
in the TV memory indefinitely,
the TV can be scheduled to turn
on at the same time every day.
Assign on-screen characters to
easily identify channels (e.g., NBC,
HBO, ESPN, VH-1).
Front Panel Lockout
Completely disables front panel
controls to prevent toddlers from
altering settings.
V-Chip Parental Control
Puts control back into the hands
of the viewer by blocking
unwanted television broadcasts
with NEW U.S. Government
required circuitry. Blocks three
types of programs: regular
television programs, broadcast
movies and unrated programs.
Program rating information is
sent by the broadcaster continu-
ously during the program. The
television will match program
rating to user preference and
block the entire program (when
program is aired with the encoded
signal). User preference is secured
using a four-digit password.
Non-Volatile Memory
In case of most power outages,
the picture adjustments and
channel selections are stored in
electronic memory.
Caption Vision Closed
Caption Capability
4
Assists the hearing impaired, helps
children learn to read, and aids in
the teaching of English as a
second language. Built-in Closed
Caption Decoder displays the
audio portion of a program as text
on the TV screen (when program
is aired with the encoded signal).
Convenience
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Command Buttons
TV Onscreen
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Windows
Networks
Program
Grids
The Program Guide appears
on your television.
Program Listings and One-Touch
Record...Right through your
remote control!
2 ways to find your programs
GUIDE Plus+
1
Interactive Program Guide
Find out whats on! GUIDE Plus+
1
is a built-in feature that
provides an instant summary of your favorite TV shows at the
touch of a buttonyet requires
no monthly fee! The
two-day Guide also allows you to view listings up to 48
hours in advance and delivers the capability for One-Touch
Tuning and VCR recording with the press of a button.
Press
Here.
Broadcast Stereo with dbx
3
Noise Reduction
Improves the clarity and fidelity
of stereo broadcasts by restoring
dynamic range and suppressing
unwanted noise.
Low-Noise Audio System
Delivers a 60dB signal-to-noise
ratio for spectacular quality
sound.
Second Audio Program
(SAP)
Decodes the second audio
program available on some
broadcasts.
Separate Bass/Treble
Control
Customize audio sound output
to specific room environment
or personal preference via
on-screen menu adjustment.
Front-Fired Speaker
System
Front-fired full-range frequency
drivers provide excellent imaging
while localizing voices at the
screen.
Sound Logic
Audio Leveler
When turned on, eliminates
the annoying blast of sound
during commercial breaks.
Picture
Remote
Sound
ChanneLock
Direct Access Remote
CRK17TA1
Ergonomic design and color-
coded buttons make it easy to
control power, volume, direct
access of channels, plus TV picture
adjustments and features.
Adjustable Picture Control
Custom picture settings are just
a button-press away. Adjust and
store Contrast, Color, Tint, Black
Level, and Sharpness settings for
personal picture performance
depending on your own
individual tastes.
Dark-Tint, High-Contrast
Picture Tube
Dark glass picture tube delivers
outstanding picture contrast for
blacker blacks, brilliant whites,
and deep rich colors even in
bright room conditions.
Preferred Picture Presets
Optimize the picture by selecting
the correct setting depending on
the lighting conditions of the
room. Choose between four
settings for bright lighting,
normal lighting, dim (soft)
lighting, and a customer-
selectable and savable
personal setting.
181-Channel Tuning
Capability
2
Digitally-controlled frequency
synthesis tuning system locks
on to cable and standard signals
with unsurpassed accuracy.
High-Performance Video
Amplifier
Delivers high resolution and
clarity by extending the video
frequency response.
Dynamic BlackStretch
Circuitry
Extends black levels in bright
scenes to enhance contrast
and detail.
Automatically maintains natural
flesh tones and color fidelity
from channel to channel and
scene to scene.
Adjustable Color Warmth
Customer-selectable color
temperature system allows
for background color balance
adjustment of the picture to
personal preference. Setting
choices are Cool, Warm, or
Normal.
Contrast/Color
Tracking System
Synchronizes contrast
and color settings to maintain
vibrant images.
High-Performance Video System
Advanced circuitry delivers outstanding picture performance.
F25305
And The Benefit
of One-Touch Record
Even if your VCR is flashing 12:00, the GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD
1
system can record your favorite
show. Simply highlight the program you would
like to record and press the Record button on
the remote. In the Schedule Menu, you can
choose to record shows once, daily, or weekly.
The Grid Guide
Using the directional arrow pads on your remote,
you may scroll through up-to-the-minute TV
listings, or scroll to future programs. As each
channel grid is highlighted, a description of the
current program appears in the information area
above the channel listing.
The Sort Guide
Want to relax and watch a movie? SORT lists
movies by theme that are on for the next seven
days. SORT can also help you find your favorite
game or sports or childrens programs.
News
Review top national and world news stories,
updated daily, and accessed through the
NEWS Menu item on the Guide bar.
Comprehensive coverage includes news,
weather, sports and entertainment stories.