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- Page 1 Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. F27TF12.00.Cover 7/19/01, 3:37 PM...
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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 this 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 viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank) F27TF12.00.Intro 7/19/01, 3:37 PM...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction: Key Features Overview ... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ... 1 Component Input Jacks ... 1 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ... 1 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... - Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature ... 22 How V-Chip Works ... 23 New Rating Systems ... 23 Parent Controls and V-Chip ... 23 Set the MPAA Rating Limits ... 24 Set the TV GUIDELINES Rating Limits ... 25 Entering Your Secret Number ...
- Page 7 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote Control • Turn on the TV • Initial Setup Changing Entertainment.
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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. Components Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. -
Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr
Connections & Setup Note: The back of your VCR might not look exactly like the one shown here. Connection: TV + VCR 1. Connect your cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the RF coaxial cable from your cable feed, cable box, or off-air antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT). -
Page 11: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player
DVD Player AUDIO OUT VIDEO TV back panel VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Connection: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV Note: if your DVD Player doesn’t have Component jacks, use audio/video cables to connect the DVD Player to the TV’s AUDIO L and R and VIDEO jacks. - Page 12 Connections & Setup F27TF12.01 Setup TV back panel LINE IN COMPONENT-IN LINE IN 1 IN 3 VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO ANT/CABLE AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Satellite receiver back panel OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT VIDEO S-VIDEO From antenna or cable Note: The back of your VCR and satellite receiver might not look exactly like the ones shown here.
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Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled OUT L and R). -
Page 14: 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. ON•OFF VCR1 VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE... -
Page 15: Initial Setup
Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV, you’ll be asked to set a few menu screens so that your TV will set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV. The other options in the SET UP menu are explained in Chapter 4. S E L E C T L A N G U A G E E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ... -
Page 16: Add Or Erase Channels
Connections & Setup M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L... - Page 17 Chapter 2 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 • How to order a new remote control • Code list Changing Entertainment.
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Page 18: Chapter 2: The Remote Control
VCR or DVD Player and you put the remote in the VCR or DVD mode. GUIDE If this remote control operates a satellite receiver (most RCA, GE, and Proscan models), press GUIDE to see listings from your satellite service provider. - Page 19 TV button Turns on the TV and puts remote in TV mode. VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode, if you’ve programmed the remote to operate a VCR. Operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan VCRs. VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode, if you’ve programmed the remote to operate a VCR.
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Page 20: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. -
Page 21: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, etc.) 4. -
Page 22: Code List
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 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014 ... -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. F27TF12.03 Features 7/19/01, 3:38 PM... -
Page 24: The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature
Using the TV’s Features The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. ON•OFF VCR1 VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE MUTE SKIP SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY... -
Page 25: How V-Chip Works
M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L L A N G U A G E... -
Page 26: Set The Mpaa Rating Limits
Using the TV’s Features Set the MPAA Rating Limits The MPAA menu lets you decide which movies can and can’t be viewed according to the age-based rating of the MPAA. The TV locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 27: Set The Tv Guidelines Rating Limits
Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings (TV Guidelines) 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). - Page 28 Using the TV’s Features A G E T V - Y : - - - - - T V - Y 7 : - - - - - T V - G : B L O C K T V - P G : B L O C K T V - 1 4 : B L O C K...
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Page 29: Entering Your Secret Number
M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L P A R E N T C O N T R O L... -
Page 30: Turning V-Chip Block On And Off
Using the TV’s Features M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L... -
Page 31: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • The TIMER Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The COMPONENT ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • The CLOSED CAPTION Menu •... -
Page 32: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System The V-CHIP BLOCK menu was explained in Chapter 3, and most of the items in the SET UP menu were explained in Chapter 1. This Chapter explains the rest of the menu system. Use the buttons on the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. -
Page 33: To Set The On Timer Or Sleep Timer
C L O C K S E T A U T O C L O C K E D S C H A U T O C L O C K S E T – – : – – R E T U R N •... -
Page 34: Video Adjust Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUST menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV. You also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . -
Page 35: Audio Adjust Menu
A U D I O A D J U S T • M T S E Q U I S O U N D B A S S T R E B L E B A L A N C E R E S E T R E T U R N •... -
Page 36: Closed Caption Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L... -
Page 37: Additional Settings In The Setup Menu
M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L L A N G U A G E... - Page 38 Using the TV’s Menu System M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J . A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L...
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Page 39: Other Information
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV’s Video Input Channel • Limited Warranty • Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only. F27TF12.05 Other 7/19/01, 3:39 PM... -
Page 40: Chapter 5: Additional Information
Additional Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on with the POWER button, go to page 39 for remote control solutions. -
Page 41: Additional Information
Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. • Check connections — make sure all cables are firmly inserted into the correct jacks. • The ENERGY SAVE feature might be turned on. Go to page 36 for more information. Can’t select certain channel •... -
Page 42: Back Panel (Listed Left To Right)
Additional Information Front Panel (listed alphabetically) If you misplace your remote control, you can use the buttons on the front of your TV to operate the TV. There are also a set of audio/video jacks on the front of the TV that are convenient for connecting a camcorder or video game device. CH + and –... -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
TV. How you get service: • For 20" screen size: Take your RCA TV to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup when repairs are complete. • 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 TV is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. - Page 44 Additional Information Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •...
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Page 45: Care And Cleaning
VCR Button ON•OFF VCR1 AUX SAT•CABLE VCR2 MUTE SKIP SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Button REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE SWAP CH CTRL RESET Chapter 5 F27TF12.05 Other Additional Information Finding the TV’s Video Line Input TV Button Channel You need to tune your TV to the video line input channel if you’re using... - Page 46 Additional Information (This page intentionally left blank.) Chapter 5 F27TF12.05 Other 7/19/01, 3:39 PM...
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Page 47: Accessories
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... - Page 48 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 above your name on MasterCard...
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Page 49: Index
This page intentionally left blank F27TF12.05 Other 7/19/01, 3:39 PM... - Page 50 Additional Information Accessories, ordering 45 Add/erase channels 14 Age-Based Ratings 25 ANT/CABLE jack 40 Arrow buttons 16, 24, 33, 34, 35 AUDIO ADJUST menu 33 AUDIO IN jacks 11 Audio/video jacks 40, 43 Auto channel search 13 AUX button 16 Back panel jacks 40 Back-lit remote 16 Batteries for remote 12...
- Page 51 Table of contents 3 TIME menu 30 TIMER button 17 Troubleshooting 38 TV button 17, 43 TV GUIDELINES menu 23, 25 V-Chip 23 chart for age-based ratings 25 chart for content themes 26 chart for MPAA ratings 24 download new rating system 23, 27 secret number 27 set MPAA rating limits 24 set TV GUIDELINES rating limits 25...
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