Related Manuals for RCA F27718, F32718, F36718, MR68R718
Summary of Contents for RCA F27718, F32718, F36718, MR68R718
- Page 1 Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15885030 Models: F27718, F32718, F36718, MR68R718...
- Page 2 Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do WARNING CAUTION not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To reduce the risk of fire or parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN electric shock, do not expose personnel.
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Page 3: Introduction
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. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+™... -
Page 4: V-Chip: Parental Controls
Introduction V-Chip: Parental Controls V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - R a t i n g S t a t u s D L S V F V Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based T V - 1 4 V i e w ratings, and/or movie ratings. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................1 On-screen Program Guide ..................1 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ....................1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... 2 Auto Tuning ........................ 2 Component (Y, P ) Jacks ..................2 VPORT Jack ......................... 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. - 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
Connections & Setup 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 Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed TV + VCR... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) VIDEO R-AUDIO-L CABLE/ ANTENNA VPORT VIDEO R-AUDIO-L G-LINK VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV From Cable or Antenna 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). -
Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
Connections & Setup SIGNAL SPLITTER VIDEO AUDIO From Cable Line ANTENNA IN 3B 3A CABLE BOX VIDEO R-AUDIO-L CABLE IN TV OUT CABLE/ ANTENNA VPORT VIDEO R-AUDIO-L G-LINK Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ system’s One-Touch VCR Recording feature is not available with this connection. If you want to use the One-Touch VCR Recording feature with your cable box, you must use the TV and VCR connection on page 8. - Page 12 Connections & Setup VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV From Cable TV (back panel) or Antenna VIDEO R-AUDIO-L CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R-AUDIO-L 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 13: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player
Connections & Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the 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 DVD player. B. -
Page 14: Using The Vport Jack
Connections & Setup Xbox TV (back panel) R-AUDIO-L VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA VPORT VIDEO R-AUDIO-L G-LINK From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). -
Page 15: 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 12 for VPORT explanation. -
Page 16: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
Connections & Setup 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 17: 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. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. -
Page 18: Complete The Interactive Setup
Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. We call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and To access the setup menus manually, the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. - Page 19 Connections & Setup 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. 2.
- Page 20 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 21 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.
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Page 22: What To Expect
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. • Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. -
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 The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. ON OFF To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the VPORT SAT CABLE... -
Page 25: Using The Input Button
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) To turn off all the RCA, and the remote is programmed to operate that component, you can press ON•OFF to turn the... -
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
Hamlin ....... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045 Tusa ................5018 Proscan ............. 5000, 5001 Hitachi ................. 5003 RCA ......5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081 TV86 ................5027 Jerrold ........ 5003, 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053 Realistic ............... 5063 Unika ..............5008, 5009 Magnavox ................ - Page 28 Quasar ............. 2021, 2022, 2125 Aiwa ..........4261, 4262, 4263, 4264, Curtis-Mathes ........... 2000, 2009, 2013, RCA ....2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, ............4265, 4266, 4267, 4277 ......2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131 ..... 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, Denon ................
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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 • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • 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 About the GUIDE Plus+ System Menu window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. -
Page 31: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using the TV’s Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ON OFF To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: VPORT SAT CABLE • Press GUIDE on the remote. MUTE SKIP • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: GUIDE SOUND... - Page 32 Using the TV’s Features Grid guide Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Using the TV’s Features Sort menu Sort selection 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 News menu selection 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. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. 3. -
Page 35: Messages
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. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. -
Page 36: Channels
Using the TV’s Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. -
Page 37: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
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. Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel. -
Page 38: Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner 12:01 ESPN SAP PIP VID There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). - Page 39 Using the TV’s Features PIP Buttons: General Explanation ON OFF The buttons on the remote control that you’ll use for the PIP feature are VPORT SAT CABLE explained below: MUTE SKIP PIP Press the PIP button to make the PIP window appear on the screen. Press PIP again to remove the window.
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Page 40: Why You Should Use The Auto Tuning Feature
Using the TV’s Features Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature SAT CABLE The auto-tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don’t have to With the auto tuning feature, you can set remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to up the TV to tune to the channel you... - Page 41 Using the TV’s Features The choices and a brief explanation follow: SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component 1 Not connected connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the 2 Channel 2 3 Channel 3 correct channel when you’re using this component.
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Page 42: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children 3 Screen cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. 4 Channel 5 Time The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside... -
Page 43: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings 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 44 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. Content Themes V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Lists the content themes you...
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Page 45: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Status field. 5. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned... -
Page 46: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features To block program content: Rating Rating Content status field field themes 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the - - Content - - R a t i n g S t a t u s... -
Page 47: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Movie Ratings Rating Rating field status field If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block Rating Status out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 48: Channel Block
Using the TV’s Features Channel Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit View Makes the selected channel viewable. 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune 5 Front Panel Block... -
Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter 4 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. -
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
Using the TV’s Menu System ™ 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. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K. -
Page 53: Using Closed Captioning
Using the TV’s Menu System 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 Channel Menu TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna 3 Screen type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. 4 Channel 5 Time CHANNEL... -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Chapter 5 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. -
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 Other Information Troubleshooting • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
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Page 58: Care And Cleaning
Other Information • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.) •... -
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, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. - Page 60 Other Information How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26": 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.
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Page 61: Accessory Order Form
$29.95 a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Gold-Tipped cable Antenna Mixer (not shown) 193984 $11.15 Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Audio•Video Adapter (not shown) 228449 $4.45 Xbox to VPORT Cable (not shown) GP641XB $19.95... - Page 62 Other Information S-Video Cable has multi- Charge your order on your VISA, pin connectors on each MasterCard, or Discover Card by end for connecting S-Video filling in below components to your TV. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VH976 (6-ft) ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number VH913 (12-ft) from your VISA card 2-way Signal Splitter...
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Page 63: Index
Index Lineup 28 Interactive setup 16 SWAP button 23 Menu 52 Accessories 59 Search 16 Parental Controls Advanced connections 9, 11 Channels menu 34 Locking, Unlocking 46 Jacks, 13 Time Age-Based Ratings 41 CLEAR button 22 menu 40 AUDIO OUT R/L 13 Menu 52 ANTENNA button 22 Closed Caption... - Page 64 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. IMPORTER: (for Mexico only) Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.