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RCA G27669 User Manual

Thomson/rca color television user's guide
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE colortelevisioncolortelevisionco lortelevisioncolortelevisioncolo rtelevisioncolortelevisioncolort elevisioncolortelevisioncolortel evisioncolortelevisioncolortelev isioncolortelevisioncolortelevisi oncolortelevisioncolortelevision colortelevisioncolortelevisionco lortelevisioncolortelevisioncolo rtelevisioncolortelevisioncolort elevisioncolortelevisioncolortel evisioncolortelevisioncolortelev isioncolortelevisioncolortelevisi oncolortelevisioncolortelevision colortelevisioncolortelevisionco lortelevisioncolortelevisioncolo rtelevisioncolortelevisioncolort elevisioncolortelevisioncolortel evisioncolortelevisioncolortelev isioncolortelevisioncolortelevisi oncolortelevisioncolortelevision colortelevisioncolortelevisionco lortelevision levisioncolor visioncolorte isioncol televi ncolor isionco televi ncol colorte tele telev...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup and Connections ... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ... 4 Step 2: Connect Your TV ... 4 TV Only (PIP Not Available) ... 4 The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) ... 5 Advanced Connections ... 6 Back of the TV ...
  • Page 4 V-Chip Unrated Program Block ... 53 Channel Block ... 53 Front Panel Block ... 53 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ... 53 Reference ... 54 Troubleshooting ... 54 Care and Cleaning ... 55 RCA Limited Warranty ... 56 Accessory Information ... 58 Index ... 61...

  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    Setup and Connections Getting started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV set up and connected, run the Interactive Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv

    Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect Your TV There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system.

  • Page 7: The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available)

    Setup and Connections The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.

  • Page 8: Advanced Connections

    Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple components. This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.

  • Page 9: Sample Connections

    Setup and Connections Sample Connections The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: components that offer an S-Video connection, such as DVDs, VCRs or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT connection. Cables You will use the following types of cables to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the...
  • Page 10 Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO S-VIDEO VCR 1 AUDIO VIDEO L / MONO CONTROL S-VIDEO SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CABLE/ ANTENNA How to View Your Components...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ir Controller

    Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the IR Controller The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv

    Setup and Connections Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote •...

  • Page 13: Interactive Setup

    Interactive Setup There’s an on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels •...

  • Page 14: Using Point And Select

    Interactive Setup Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Language

    Interactive Setup Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Selecting a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. ñol 3 Français Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language.

  • Page 16: The Guide Pius+ Gold System

    Interactive Setup The GUIDE PI + Gold System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.
  • Page 17 Interactive Setup Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...

  • Page 18: Setting The Time

    Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold system has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically.

  • Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Interactive Setup Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR.

  • Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Interactive Setup Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the DVD channel.

  • Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Interactive Setup Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.

  • Page 22: Labeling The Channels

    Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the Menus section.) Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called “fields”).

  • Page 23: Using The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program it at all.

  • Page 24: Remote Buttons

    LED Red light that indicates programming mode when programming the remote. Also displays when a valid remote button is pressed. AUX When pressed, will turn on the RCA, GE or Proscan component you have programmed it to control. Also turns on the TV if Auto Tuning is enabled.

  • Page 25: Using The Who•Input Button

    Using the Remote MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers, digits for programming the remote, and time settings directly though the remote control.

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    Using the Remote Using Direct Entry Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list.
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  • Page 29: Using The Menu System

    USING THE menu SYSTEM The Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV—beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV. Setup and connections Setup and connections Setup and connections...

  • Page 30: Menus And Control Panels

    USING THE menu SYSTEM Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
  • Page 31 USING THE menu SYSTEM Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. To use a Slider in a menu: Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.

  • Page 32: Audio Menu

    USING THE menu SYSTEM Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or “in use.” Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen.

  • Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor

    USING THE menu SYSTEM Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

  • Page 34: Picture Quality Menu

    USING THE menu SYSTEM Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    USING THE menu SYSTEM Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted.

  • Page 36: Using Closed Captioning

    USING THE 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 37: Channel Menu

    USING THE menu SYSTEM Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.

  • Page 38: Time Menu

    USING THE menu SYSTEM The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed.

  • Page 39: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls How to use the Features and Controls This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • The GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu system •...

  • Page 40: Guide Plus+ Gold Menu

    Features and Controls GUIDE PI + Gold Menu You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen.

  • Page 41: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ Gold System

    Features and Controls Getting In & Out of the Guide PI System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing.

  • Page 42: Grid Guide

    Features and Controls Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/v to page through.

  • Page 43: Sort

    Features and Controls When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channel listing), the following Action button is available on the bar: • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).

  • Page 44: Schedule

    Features and Controls The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system will not schedule a conflicting timer;...

  • Page 45: Messages

    Features and Controls Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Features and Controls Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons are available on the bar: • Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu. • Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line.

  • Page 47: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    Features and Controls PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video source, like a VCR or satellite receiver to supply the second picture to the screen.

  • Page 48: Channel Marker

    Features and Controls PIP Problems? • Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can’t SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. •...

  • Page 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Features and Controls 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 (dubbed 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 50: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    Features and Controls V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
  • Page 51 Features and Controls Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings.
  • Page 52 Features and Controls Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block.

  • Page 53: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Features and Controls Rating status field Rating field Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V): Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).

  • Page 54: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    Features and Controls V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings 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 55: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    Features and Controls V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.

  • Page 56: Reference

    Reference Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on •...

  • Page 57: Care And Cleaning

    Reference Not receiving all cable channels • Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose “Yes” when asked if you have a cable box. Then select Setup from the Main menu and make sure to search for all channels when prompted.

  • Page 58: Rca Tv Limited Warranty

    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. •...
  • Page 59 Reference • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Batteries. • Customer replacement fuses. • Images burned onto the screen. • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

  • Page 60: Accessory Information

    Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables. Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs (such as No.
  • Page 61 Reference VCR1 ON OFF Remote Control This is SAT CABLE VCR2 MUTE SKIP the remote control that came packed with your TV. SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO Replacements or spares MENU CLEAR can be ordered as needed. WHO INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD...
  • Page 62 Reference 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 expires:...

  • Page 63: Index

    Reference Index Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 7 Color Warmth 32 Accessories 58 Connections 4 Advanced Connections 4, 6 Advanced 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 47, 49 Basic 4, 5 Audio TV and Stereo VCR 7 Audio/Video Cables 7 TV Only 4 Menu 30 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver 8 Output 6...
  • Page 64 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. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®...

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