RCA G27750 Owner's Manual

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First-Time Operation

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  • Page 1 ni ll Color TV Owner's Mn.n.u.al First-Time Operation...
  • Page 2: Safety Precaution

    / SafetyPrecautiOn Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical WARNING: expose this TV to rain or moisture. Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in If you suspect...
  • Page 3 • Standard VCR ..................30-31 • S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ..............you plan to display videogames • Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ..........computer screens on yo_TV. If a fixed • Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ............(non-moving) pattern is left on the •...
  • Page 4 Fi t'TimeO t W The steps below will help you get your TV connected 5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel. working quickly. • Press the TVbutton on the remote to turn on the TV. a,,tto, Unpack TV and accessories.
  • Page 5 : irst-Time OperatiOn (continued) Review menus. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary.* 1. To see the video menu, repeatedly 0_1_ Some TV models have an extra press MENU button to select large color picture tube. The effects of geomagnetism VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select (Earth's magnetic field) may desired function and then press +...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Shown here is the front panel control. You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen. CH/', VOL V VOL A POWER MENU ÷...
  • Page 7: Parental Control

    :! :on- icreen tatus vlsplays Time ® Channel Sleep Timer Channel Label Parental Control _--_" ® Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip Time Display Channel Label This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you This display appears when you label a channel. Details are change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY on page 19.
  • Page 8 Remote ControiOper fionl --Installing/Replacing Batteries Be.fore attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. The remote control produces invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when o_rating the remote control, you must point it directly...
  • Page 9: Basic Operation Theory

    Basic Operation Theory Step First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control. You can program each of these buttons to control most brands of equipment.* Step 2 Then press ON/OFF button to turn on that component.
  • Page 10 Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 32-33), cable-TV boxes (page 28), and audio equipment (page 27). ® ® ® PROG CLEAR DISPLAY o o o,o PLAY PAUSE...
  • Page 11: Picture-In-Picture

    DISPLAY Button Skip) (Commercial Button • Use this button when you want to scan other channels during a • Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the program break. TV screen. • When a break occurs, press CS once before changing channels. •...
  • Page 12 *cture-in-Picture • If the other source is connected to the TV's INPUT 1jacks, After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the TV at the same time.
  • Page 13: Swap Button

    '(continued) Whenever you have the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature activated as described on the previous page, you can move, freeze, or switch the big and little pictures as desired. SWAP BUTTON BUTrON BUTrON 'FREEZE BUTTON PIP Buttons What they do when. _ ,,,_,TV is in PIP mode,-: , ,,_: ,, i,i!1 ,,,,,,',...
  • Page 14 Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and then press + or - to display the video menu. The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones.
  • Page 15 1°Repeatedly press M ENU to select AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to display the audio menu. The TREBLE function adjusts the high fiequency audio. Press + to increase treble or press - to decrease treble. The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or press - to decrease bass.
  • Page 16 -Turning On SRS (O) YourTV includes a feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) 3. Press MF,NU button to select next 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to whichbrings dimensional realism to menu item called SRS WIDTH. select AUDIO MENU, press +, and bothstereo andmono broadcasts.
  • Page 17 The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of programs Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU encoded with the Closed Captioning (CC) information as text on the screen. and then press + or - to display the setup menu. Four types of closed captioning are available.
  • Page 18: Setting Closed Captioning

    The CAPTIONING feature lets - Setting Closed Captioning (with or without remote) you display the audio portion of a 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select The screen will begin to display the program as text on the TV screen. SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to TV program's audio portion as text This is useful to the hearing display setup functions.
  • Page 19: Setting The Sleep Timer

    By setting theSleep Timer,you - Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote) cant program yourTV to turnitself The sleep timer will begin to count 1, Repeatedly press MENU to select off aftera certain periodof time down to zero. The word "SLEEP" SETUP MENU, and then press + or - (up, t ofourhours).
  • Page 20: On Time And Off Time

    By setting thealarm, y oucan Setting the Alarm program the TV to turn on and/or off to turn off by itself and not turn on, 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select by itself. you can disable the ON TIME by SETUP MENU, and then press + or - pressing:- until the word to display setup functions.
  • Page 21: Labeling Channels

    Labeling Channels (with remote only) The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) for the channel Then press + to move to the next 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select letter frame. Pressing - moves you numbers. The name you program SETUP MENU, and then press + or - back _tothe previous letter frame.
  • Page 22: Parental Control

    The ,PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN -Activating Parental Control (with remote only) CTRL functions let you lock any The PARENTAL CTRL and the CHAN 2. To lock channels, press the MENU button to select the CHAN CTRL channels you choose so they cannot CTRL functions work hand-in-hand.
  • Page 23: Auto Program

    Thechannel memory is thelist of TV 1. AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory channel numbers your TV will stop --(with or without remote) on when you press the CHANNEL Press either + or - to begin 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable- or down button.
  • Page 24 -Setting Up VCR Channels (with or without remote) VCR I CHAN function lets you 4. If you have another VCR connected 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select program to which channel the TV to the TV, press MENU to select the SETUP MENU, and then press + or - will automatically tune when you...
  • Page 25 --Setting Up Cable Box C,.,.ne. (with or without remote) The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select the 3. Press the + button to program the will automatically tune when you SETUP MENU, and then press + or - channel number you selected into to display the setup functions.
  • Page 26 The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one Compatible Components blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders multiple adapter is also polarized. The plug should fit in the (VCRs), camcorders, and audio components are available.
  • Page 27 SELECT OUT Jacks-provide fixed-level audio and video output from whatever is displayed on the TV screen (see notes below). Provide audio and video CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: signals suitable for recording. 1. DO NOT CONNECT Can be used for several applications such as: SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER...
  • Page 28 Adapter* VHF/UHF Combination (such as RCA # 193983) -OR- If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13) and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:...
  • Page 29 Remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via the converter box. * Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronics supply store.
  • Page 30 Anvision ..................07,08 Philips ..........07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,4 Cablestar ..................07,08 Pioneer ..................18,20 Randtek ..................07,08 Eagle ....................Eastern International ............... RCA ....................General Instrument ........04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36 Regal ................... 12,13 Hamlin ................... 12,13,34 Regency ................... Hitachi ..................37,43 Scientific Atlanta ................ 03,22 Jerrold ............
  • Page 31 _'*'_. ,,_ ..*_d_ "_ _._°-_._ • !_, _ . _ _ Scrambled Cable-TV Channels Your new TV is designed to receive up Some cable-TV companies do not follow the EIA/NCTA standards and instead to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including Some cable companies offer "premium- 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see assign their own channel identification.
  • Page 32 Note: You can program your TV to automatically select the proper picture-in-picture operation. VCR input channel (91 or 92) when you press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and button. Details are on page 22. electronics supply stores.
  • Page 33 You will not be able to record the picture-in-picture inset picture or any third VCR (or camcorder) connected as shown here to the of the menus or status displays. SELECT OUT jacks. S-VHSCable (such as RCA #186008)* S-VHS (Super VHS)
  • Page 34 VCR1 or VCR2. Additional information about controlling two RCA VCRs is in the note on the next page. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably also buttons shown below will then control the VCR.
  • Page 35 Wards ..........06,25 Instant Replay ........08 Quasar ..........Yamaha ....... 02,14,16,30 JCPenney ....02,05,08,14,16,30 RCA ......00,05,07,28,35,37 Zenith ..........I 1,17 J VC ........02,14,16,30 Realistic ......02,06,08,12,15 Note: Refer to the reformation sheet packed with your remote control for the latest list of brand names and code numbers. Because thLs list is constantly growing, the...
  • Page 36 S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) -V.SCa ,e Back of TV tWtq - Otff - $1t.1¢'€ (sometimes a separate cable that attaches directly to camcorder) AV o(fr Jack (Usually Supplied _,_o...
  • Page 37 • If you connected the computer to the TV's INPUT 2 jacks, select channel 92 on the TV so you can see whatever signal is coming from the computer. Audio/Video Cables (such as RCA #AH069G) OR TV GAME...
  • Page 38: Component Connection

    CompOnent ConneCtion:{ Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck Audio Amplifier Back of "IV Audio/Video Cables* (such as RCA AH069G) 7REOAMP" 'E"..I Connection: If your stereo amplifier is not part of a "system" that has its Connect the "L" and "R" HI FI OUT jacks to the corresponding own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here.
  • Page 39 Xudio,Equip en -Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment Thedigital r emote control t hatcame packed w ithyourTV is also capable 1, Refer to the chart below to find the Operating Notes: controlling a compatible audio code number that corresponds After the AUDIO button is programmed, the component.
  • Page 40 Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment.
  • Page 41 Remote Control (205501) This is the remote that came packed with your "IV. You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired. (EI:::ED 6 _ "6"6"[ _:ags _ ! r'-'---r Simple Touch" Remote Control (206800) This is an optional remote that can be used to turn your set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume.
  • Page 42: International Orders

    To order accessories, contact your local dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time_ Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order...
  • Page 43: Compatible Components

    Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and available. Check with your dealer for details. Other VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to plug on each end. Gold-Tipped Cables...
  • Page 44 Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are If your unit is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments could save you the cost of an unneeded diagnosis.
  • Page 45 !ii_ and Adjustments Can't select certain channel • Channel may not be in Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons. • If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. • To select cable channels 100 thru 128, press number button 1 until l-- appears.
  • Page 46 • Turn on the CAPTIONING function. No closed captioning • TV program does not have closed captioning. • Turn off the CAPTIONING function. Black bais appear on the screen Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting To clean the screen, you can wipe it with a damp soft attachment of your vacuum...
  • Page 47: Monitor Panel

    HI FI OUT Jacks ......225,26 + and-- Buttons ....2,3,4,9,17-23 SLEEP TIMER Function ....15,17 Home Antenna ........Accessories ........ 39,40,41 Sleep Timer Display ......ID Button ........27,36 Sleep Timer, Clearing ......Adding Channels to Memory ....21 INPUT Button ........
  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your tellevision.

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