Related Manuals for RCA F20TF20, MR51TF20, F27TF700, MR68TF700
Summary of Contents for RCA F20TF20, MR51TF20, F27TF700, MR68TF700
- Page 1 Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15902750 Models: F20TF20, MR51TF20, F27TF700, MR68TF700...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. -
Page 3: Introduction
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. NOTE: NOT ALL BROADCAST SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT, SUCH AS THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE SERVICE, ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. -
Page 4: Auto Tuning
Introduction R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VPORT Auto Tuning Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player, etc.) button on the remote. Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3 has details). -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 On-screen Program Guide ... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ... 1 Auto Tuning ... 2 Component (Y, P ) Jacks ... 2 VPORT Jack ... 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... - Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ... 28 Downloading Data ... 28 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ... 29 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ... 29 Grid Guide ... 29 Sort ...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Using the VPORT Jack • Jacks on the Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable •... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect
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. •... -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. - Page 10 Connections & Setup VIDEO AUDIO TV (back panel) VIDEO R-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VPORT G-LINK VIDEO S-VIDEO * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player
TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. B. -
Page 12: Tv + Vcr
Connections & Setup TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L). -
Page 13: Using The Vport Jack
Xbox Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game system to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 59 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT cable. -
Page 14: Jacks On The Back Of The Tv
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) VPORT Go to page 11 for VPORT explanation. -
Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. -
Page 16: Plug In The Tv
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. -
Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup
To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. ñol 3 Français If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV’s main menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup. - Page 18 Connections & Setup If you’re not sure which channel is the cable box’s output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company. Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
- Page 19 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
- Page 20 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR). If it is not, highlight No and press OK. 2.
- Page 21 Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again.
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Page 22: What To Expect
Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • Code List Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control L.E.D. ON OFF VPORT SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR WHO•INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC•VCR+ STOP PAUSE The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. -
Page 25: Using The Who•Input Button
PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the videotape or disc is playing to pause playback. To turn off all the RCA, PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, plays the videotape or disc. -
Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers. -
Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Hughes ... 5077, 5090 JVC ... 5082 Panasonic ... 5075 Philips ... 5085 Primestar ... 5076 Proscan ... 5000, 5001 RCA ... 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081 Realistic ... 5063 Sony ... 5072 STS1 ... 5064 STS2 ... 5065 STS3 ... 5066 STS4 ... -
Page 28: Vcr Codes
Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, ... 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, ... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, ... -
Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 30: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using the TV’s Features Video Action Program window buttons information Promotional Channel information listings Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code. -
Page 31: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
ON OFF VPORT SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP GUIDE SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR CLEAR WHO•INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC•VCR+ STOP PAUSE Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the program guide from the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. - Page 32 Using the TV’s Features Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons selection Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Sort menu selection Categories Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 34: News
Using the TV’s Features News menu selection Schedule menu Schedule menu action buttons selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 35: Messages
Messages menu selection Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. -
Page 36: Channels
Using the TV’s Features Channels menu Channels menu selection action buttons Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the Setup option: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. -
Page 37: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
Promotional information Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box. -
Page 38: Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features Sample displays on a Channel Banner. SAT CABLE With the auto tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that component’s button. Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. - Page 39 Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK. 4. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button on the remote.
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Page 40: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls 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. -
Page 41: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Age-Based Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned. - Page 42 Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings...
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Page 43: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children Rating Rating Content field status field status fields Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations... -
Page 44: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features Rating Rating Content status field field themes Content status fields Rating Content Rating field themes status field Content status fields To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch. 2. -
Page 45: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Rating Rating field status field Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. -
Page 46: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using the TV’s Features Rating field Rating status field Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: 1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view. -
Page 47: Front Panel Block
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. •... - Page 48 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4... -
Page 50: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV. -
Page 51: Picture Quality Menu
Expanded Stereo Electronically “widens” sound from stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and laserdisc players for a fuller, more spacious sound. ™ Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. -
Page 53: Using Closed Captioning
Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. -
Page 54: Channel Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold “1” to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. - Page 57 Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the Channel menu. Go to page 52 for more information. • The channel might be empty — change channels. •...
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Page 58: Care And Cleaning
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. •... -
Page 59: The Front Of Your Tv
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, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. - Page 60 • For screen sizes larger than 20”: Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
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Page 61: Accessory Order Form
VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the jacks of stereo components. - Page 62 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your...
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Page 63: Index
Labels 52 Lineup 28 Accessories 59 Menu 52 Advanced connections 9 Search 15 Age-Based Ratings 39 Channels menu 34 ANTENNA button 22 CLEAR button 22 Arrow buttons 22 Closed Caption Audio Display 50 code list 26 Mode 51 Menu 48 Coaxial cable 7 Out jacks 12 Code list... - Page 64 Telefono: (55) 25 81 53 20 R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5 EXPORTER: Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15902750 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com THOMSON...