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- Page 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Find Inside: Connecting • Remote Control • KidPass • Favorite Channel • Troubleshooting • User’s Guide page 5 page 10 page 24 page 33 page 39 Model 27F634T is pictured here. www.rca.com/television...
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Page 2: Important Information
Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product can also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 4 Protect Against Power Surges... 4 Protect Devices from Overheating ... 4 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference... 4 Use Indirect Light... 4 Get the Picture ... 5 Receiving Digital Channels... - Page 5 Front Panel Lock ... 25 Change Your Password... 25 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu ... 26 Picture Menu ... 28 Setup Menu ... 29 Parental Control Menu ... 34 Time Menu... 35 Notepad Menu ... 36 Chapter 4: Other Information USA V-Chip Rating System ...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or device before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 7: Connecting
ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Note: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear, both when the digital broadcast first appears and when you change channels. This is normal. Check with your local cable company for available content. -
Page 8: Receiving Analog Channels
Connections & Setup Receiving Analog Channels What You Need • Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable. Plug the Coaxial cable • Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable from the source Indoor or Outdoor Antenna What you need to know •... -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV, depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. An excellent connection is achieved using Y Pb Pr jacks. Connections will vary according to the types of outputs jacks each external device can accommodate (i.e., DVD players usually have Y Pb Pr outputs but video game consoles do not). - Page 10 Connections & Setup Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example, a DVD player, is connected to the TV’s Y Pb Pr and VIDEO IN audio jacks. To view the DVD player: 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD player. 2.
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Page 11: S-Video Connection
S-Video Connection L AUDIO R VIDEO S-VIDEO Side of TV OUTPUT AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Video Game Console Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example, a video game console, is connected to the TV’s S-Video and audio jacks located on the side of the TV. -
Page 12: Plug In The Tv
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down and sliding off the cover. -
Page 13: Complete The Initial Setup
SETUP Go Back < > Auto Ch. Search List & Labels Closed Caption Favorite CH Language English... Auto. format AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go Back Signal Source Both... Analog Sig. Type Cable... Digital Sig. Type Antenna... Start Running... Search percent Analog Channel Digital Channel SETUP Go Back... -
Page 14: Watching Tv
Connections & Setup Tuning to a Channel (continued) Some channels might have been found during the channel search that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they don’t appear as you change channels. To do this go to Main Menu/Setup Menu/List &... -
Page 15: Remote Buttons
Note: If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and the appropriate sales tax. Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready. Your remote part number is R130A1. Chapter 1 Connections &... -
Page 16: Using The Input Button
Connections & Setup Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available Video Input Channels to view components you have connected to the TV. 1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON. 2. -
Page 17: Explanation Of Jacks
Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several combinations available to connect devices to your TV. ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial (RF) cable to receive digital ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT programming through your cable provider. -
Page 18: The Front Of Your Tv
ANTENNA/CABLE Connections & Setup DIGITAL INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE VIDEO OUT Lets you connect your TV to external device inputs such as VCRs, Digital ANALOG INPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT recorders or secondary monitors. Audio/video (composite) cables are used for this connection. Notes: These connections are not available through the VIDEO OUT: digital connections (ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT) and the component inputs (Y, Pb, Pr). -
Page 19: Front Buttons
Connections & Setup Front Buttons POWER Turns the TV on and off. SENSOR Receives infra-red signals from the remote. Side View Buttons TV/VIDEO (INPUT) Chooses between TV programming and the available Video Input Channels. Acts like the INPUT button on the remote. MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU. -
Page 20: Chapter 2: Using The Tv Features
Chapter 2: Using the TV Features KidPass: 08:30 STEREO Skip: 0:30 07:18am Channel Banner menu for an analog signal. English KidPass: 08:30 STEREO Skip: 0:30 07:18am 11-2 DTV Program DTV Program Description Channel Banner menu for a digital signal. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the INFO button on the remote. -
Page 21: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password. -
Page 22: Set V-Chip Tv Programming Limits
Using the TV’s Features USA V-CHIP Go Back Movie Ratings TV Ratings > The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether to view ( or block ( Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-... -
Page 23: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Tips: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change. -
Page 24: Blocking Usa V-Chip Movie Ratings
Using the TV’s Features PARENTAL CONTROL Go Back Lock > > Settings Change Passwrd PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS Go Back > USA V-Chip Canada V-Chip Exempt Prgms KidPass Block CH Lock Fr. Panel USA V-CHIP Go Back Movie Ratings > TV Ratings MOVIE RATING LIMIT Go Back >... -
Page 25: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings
PARENTAL CONTROL Go Back Lock > > Settings Change Passwrd PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS Go Back USA V-Chip > Canada V-Chip Exempt Prgms KidPass Block CH Lock Fr. Panel ENGLISH RATINGS Go Back > > FRENCH RATINGS Go Back > > Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings... -
Page 26: Activate Kidpass
Using the TV’s Features KIDPASS Go Back Current Day Monday > > 1:30 Tuesday 2:00 Wednesday 2:00 Thursday 0:30 Friday Free Saturday Free Sunday Free BLOCK CH Go Back Select CH Lock Activate KidPass This feature allows you to specify how much TV you want a child to watch. The choices and a brief explanation are as follows: Current Day Shows the current day such as Monday, Tuesday... -
Page 27: Front Panel Lock
PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS Go Back USA V-Chip Canada V-Chip Exempt Prgms KidPass Block CH > Lock Fr. Panel Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features Front Panel Lock Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons. -
Page 28: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System SOUND Go Back Tone Control < > ... Balance -----|-------- Sound Type STEREO... Auto Vol Level Audio Output Fixed... Int. Speakers SOUND menu for analog channels. SOUND Go Back Tone Control < > ... Balance -----|-------- Sound Type... - Page 29 Auto Vol Level (Auto Volume Level) Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Press the right arrow button to turn on or off. Audio Output Press the right arrow to scroll through the options: •...
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Page 30: Picture Menu
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Tilt (Models 32V434T and 32V524T only) Adjusts the angle of the TV’s picture. The right arrow button rotates the picture clockwise. The left arrow button rotates it counterclockwise. -
Page 31: Setup Menu
SETUP Go Back Auto Ch. Search < > ... List & Labels Closed Caption Favorite CH Language English... Format AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go Back Signal Source < > Digital... Digital Signal Type Cable... Start Search percent Digital Channel AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu for digital signals. - Page 32 Using the TV’s Menu System LISTS AND LABELS Go Back < > Channel 10... Label In list List & Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel. Select Lists & Labels from the SETUP menu and press the right or left arrow button.
- Page 33 CLOSED CAPTION Go Back CC Display > Off... Ana. CC Type CLOSED CAPTION menu for analog signals. Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System 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.
- Page 34 Using the TV’s Menu System CLOSED CAPTION Go Back CC Preset > Default... CC Display On... Ana. CC Type Dig. CC Type Service1... Dig. CC Style CLOSED CAPTION menu for digital signals DIGITAL CC STYLE Go Back CC Size > Large... CC Font Ashley CC Opacity...
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Page 35: Favorite Channel
You have many choices available to customize the digital closed-caption display. In order to help you decide which view you like, try this: 1. In the Setup Menu for Closed Caption, turn your CC Display ON. 2. In the same menu, go to Dig. CC Style and change any setting. 3. -
Page 36: Parental Control Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System gray or black bars 16 : 9 Format Stretch format (stretched vertically to fill the 4 : 3 screen) Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus, which you should have set in the Initial Setup. (Refer to page 10 for more information about setup). -
Page 37: Time Menu
TIME Go Back Sleep Timer 00:45 Time 08:25am Calendar Wake-up Timer Wake-up Time 08:15am Wake-up Ch Recurrence Once... Turn-Off Timer Turn-Off Time 10:00pm Recurrence Daily... Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System Time Menu When entering the TIME menu the PASSWORD screen appears first if parental controls have been set. -
Page 38: Notepad Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System MAIN MENU Exit Sound Picture Setup Parental Control Time Notepad NOTEPAD Go Back Edit Note Delete note Display note < > At switch on On time 10:30am On date Date --/--/-- Notepad Menu Lets you enter messages that will appear on you TV screen at times you select. From the MAIN MENU select Notepad and press OK. -
Page 39: Chapter 4: Other Information
USA V-Chip Rating System (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be TV-MA unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). -
Page 40: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Other Information Canadian English V-Chip Rating System (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all age groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. TV Problems TV won’t turn on... -
Page 42: Other Information
Other Information Noisy stereo reception (analog channels only) • May be a weak station. Change the Sound Type to Mono (instructions on page 26). No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the Signal Source is set wrong. Go to page 11 for more instructions. •... - Page 43 Problems with TV Viewing If you see gray or black bars on the screen, you can change your screen format by using the right and left arrow • buttons on the remote. Broadcasters send content in different formats (4:3, 16:9 etc.). You can press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote to change the TV’s screen format.
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Page 44: Limited Warranty
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television. - Page 45 • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product registration: •...
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Page 46: Care And Cleaning
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. - Page 47 This page intentionally left blank.
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