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- Page 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Find Inside: Connecting • Remote Control • KidPass • Favorite Channel • Troubleshooting • User’s Guide page 5 page 12 page 26 page 35 page 41 Model 27F534T is pictured here. www.rca.com/television...
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Page 2: Important Information
Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product can also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 3: Read Before Operating Equipment
Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Y Pb Pr Connection... 8 S-Video Connection ... 10 Using the Side Jacks... 11 Plug in the TV ... 12 Put batteries in the Remote ... 12 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup... 12 Turn on the TV... 12 Complete the Initial Setup ... - Page 5 Activate KidPass... 26 Block Channel ... 26 Front Panel Lock ... 27 Change Your Password... 27 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu ... 28 Picture Menu ... 30 Setup Menu ... 31 Parental Control Menu ... 36 Time Menu...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. • If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV. • If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. -
Page 7: Connecting
Connections & Setup Get the Picture ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. -
Page 8: Receiving Analog Channels
Connections & Setup Receiving Analog Channels Coaxial cable Indoor or Outdoor Antenna What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Note for U.S. customers: 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. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. -
Page 10: Y Pb Pr Connection
If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend you use the component video input for better quality. The illustration shows how to connect a DVD to your TV using component (Y Pb Pr) and audio cables. -
Page 11: Viewing The Picture From The Connected Device
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example, a DVD player, is connected to the TV’s Y Pb Pr jacks. To view the DVD player: 1. Turn on the TV and the DVD player. -
Page 12: S-Video Connection
Connect the S-Video cable to the jack on the TV and the jack on the device. Connect your audio cables. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the audio output jacks on the device. Just match the colors. -
Page 13: Using The Side Jacks
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the video game console. Just match the colors. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example, a video game console, is connected to the TV’s video and... -
Page 14: Plug In The Tv
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter or a different color). Turn on the TV Press ON•OFF on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front or side panel. Chapter 1... -
Page 15: Complete The Initial Setup
Tuning to a Channel Analog station numbers display on your TV in a rectangle as you enter the numbers. You can enter digits to access a channel. In the example below, you can enter 12 or 012 to get the... -
Page 16: What To Expect
Go to page 32 for details on editing your channel list. What to Expect Watching TV • Remember: If you have an analog signal connected to your ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT, then view analog channels on your Analog Input. -
Page 17: Remote Buttons
ANTENNA Toggles to digital or analog channel sources. Refer to page 5 for a full description. Arrow buttons ( , ,) Use to highlight different items in the TV menu. ( /ZOOM-, /ZOOM+) Adjusts the menu controls. During normal TV viewing, changes the screen format (aspect ratio). -
Page 18: Using The Input Button
Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available Video Input Channels to view components you have connected to the TV. 1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON. 2. Press INPUT to tune to an available Video Input Channel and view the component. -
Page 19: Explanation Of Jacks
Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several combinations available to connect devices to your TV. S-VIDEO IN VIDEO2 IN COMPONENT IN ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT... - Page 20 To access the device when using these jacks, press the INPUT button on your remote until CVID1 appears. Refer to page 8 for a detailed explanation of how to connect Y Pb Pr cables to your TV. ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT...
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Page 21: Front Input Jacks
Front Input Jacks You can use the buttons and jacks on the front of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. FRONT (INPUT) These jacks are located on the side of the TV. Lets you connect L AUDIO R... -
Page 22: Chapter 2: Using The Tv Features
Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to the SKIP button. Shows the amount of time left before the TV switches back to the previous channel. (Refer to page 15) 07:18 am Displays the current time. The following Channel Banner display is available for analog signals only: 11 CNN Displays the current channel and label assigned to the channel. -
Page 23: Using The Tv's Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the USA V-CHIP 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 24: Set V-Chip Tv Programming Limits
Movie Ratings TV Ratings > The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether to view ( or block ( Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- based ratings you can block or view. -
Page 25: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change. Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features... -
Page 26: Blocking Usa V-Chip Movie Ratings
Ratings and press the right arrow button. 4. Once you get to the MOVIE RATING LIMIT screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating from view ( ) to block ( 5. -
Page 27: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings
4. Determine the rating you want to block. 5. Once you get to the RATING screen for your choice, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating from view ( ) to block ( 6. -
Page 28: Activate Kidpass
Select CH Lock Activate KidPass This feature allows you to specify how much TV you want a child to watch. The choices and a brief explanation are as follows: Current Day Shows the current day such as Monday, Tuesday... or Sunday. -
Page 29: Front Panel Lock
Using the TV’s Features Front Panel Lock Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel; so, remember to remove access to any remote that can operate the television. -
Page 30: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Menu System
SAP (Second Audio Program) (only available for analog broadcasts) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. -
Page 31: Using The Tv's Menu System
If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program, the TV will play it. If not, then the TV will play the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). The default digital channel audio language options are English, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. -
Page 32: Picture Menu
-----|-------- Picture Menu The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main TV and Video Input Channels. As you scroll through the options available, the background image will change to fit that choice. Choose the setting that is best for your programs. -
Page 33: Setup Menu
• Both If you have connected both coaxial inputs on the back panel of your TV, you can choose to do your Auto Channel Search on both connections at one time by making this choice. Refer to page 5 for a complete explanation of these connections. - Page 34 Using the TV’s Menu System LISTS AND LABELS Go Back < > Channel 10... Label In list List & Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel. Select Lists & Labels from the SETUP menu and press the right or left arrow button.
- Page 35 Closed Caption 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 36 On Captioning information always appears, when available. Muted=On Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted. • Dig. CC Type (Digital Closed-Caption Type) Lets you select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels.
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Page 37: Favorite Channel
2. In the same menu, go to Dig. CC Style and change any setting. 3. Press CLEAR until you have cleared the menu system. 4. If you do not have a signal with closed-captioning on the TV screen at this time, change to another digital station that does have closed-caption display. -
Page 38: Parental Control Menu
fill the 4 : 3 screen) Format This feature is designed for the different signal formats. 4 : 3 This is a full TV screen display which is for traditional TV programs. 16 : 9 This is for digital signals, DVD or video programs that are in 16 : 9 screen size. -
Page 39: Time Menu
You must enter your password which is the same one you created in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu. Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time. Press the right arrow button to add 15 minutes to the clock (up to four hours). -
Page 40: Notepad Menu
Date --/--/-- Notepad Menu Lets you enter messages that will appear on you TV screen at times you select. From the MAIN MENU select Notepad and press OK. Edit note Follow the procedure below to enter a message into the noterpad: 1. -
Page 41: Chapter 4: Other Information
USA V-Chip Rating System (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be TV-MA unsuitable for children 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 42: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Other Information Canadian English V-Chip Rating System (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all age groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If using S-Video or Y, Pb, Pr, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV‘s AUDIO input jacks. -
Page 44: Other Information
• If you forget your password, you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Press VOL- on the TV’s front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. The TV turns on. Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu. -
Page 45: Limited Warranty
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 tubes required to repair your television. -
Page 46: Product Registration
Other 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. -
Page 47: Care And Cleaning
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. - Page 48 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2006 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA TOCOM 16623440...
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