RCA 27V531T User Manual
RCA 27V531T User Manual

RCA 27V531T User Manual

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  • Page 1 ÷ Television User's Guide ÷ ÷ Chan_...
  • Page 2 Product Registration Pleasefill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCAConsumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/ productregistration. Registering this product 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: Table Of Contents

    ÷ Tablle of CoHteHts Chapter Setup 1: Connections & Things to Consider Before You Connect ............... Protect Against Power Surges ................Protect Components from Overheating ............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........Important Stand and Base Safety Information ..........
  • Page 4 ÷ Tablle of CoHteHts Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features and Menus Channel Banner ......................Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................How V-Chip Works ................... USA V-Chip Rating System ................TV Rating Limit ....................MPAA RATING LIMIT ....................Blocking Specific Content Themes ..............Viewing Specific Content Themes ..............
  • Page 5 ÷ Things Connect to Consider Before Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the 1V andlor component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •...
  • Page 6: Tv + Dvd + Vcr

    ÷ Connections Setup TV(back panel) Note: The 1V model shown here is 24F530T.The 24V510Tdoes not include the Y, Pb,Pr (Component Video jacks}, Audio Output jacks, or Subwoofer jack. TV + DVD + VCR ÷ ÷ 1. Connect your DVDPlayer to your IX/. A, Connect the audio (white and red] cables to the VIDEO1 R and L/MONOAUDIOjacks on the back of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player (sometimes labeled L and R).
  • Page 7: Explanation Of Jacks And Cables

    ÷ Connections and getup Explanation of Jacks and Cables Thissection describesthe jacks you can use to make connections. Thereare several ways to connect components to your TV. ANTENNA IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.
  • Page 8: The Front Of Your Tv

    ÷ Connections getup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The lV has front audio/video input jacks for your convenience on the right side of the IV for connecting a eamcorder or video game console. To access the component you connected to the front of the IV, press the INPUT button...
  • Page 9: How To Use The Remote Control To Complete The Initial Setup

    ÷ Connections and Setup How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup oH.o_ The technical term is "Navigation"- how you move through the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight...
  • Page 10: Complete The Initial Setup

    ÷ Connections getup Function Complete the Initial Setup icon The menu system in your lV allows the IV's features to work properly. You'll need to set a few important menu items the first time you turn on your IV. Set the Language PICTURE The language setting determines the language in which the...
  • Page 11: Button Descriptions For Tv Mode

    Also advances to the next/previous chapter or track for some compatible RCA, GE, and Proscan DVD players. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing. ÷...
  • Page 12: Using The Input Button

    ÷ Using the Remote Control DVD Turns on a compatible RCA,GE,or ProseanDVD player and sets the remote to control the DVD player. Also used with the ON.OFF button to turn on other compatible DVDplayers. GUIDE If you're operating another component that has an electronic program guide, this button accessesthe on-screen Guide.
  • Page 13 ÷ Usin 9 the Remote Contro Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to ON,OFF stop the automatic code search without programming any of button your components, press CLEAR until the indicator...
  • Page 14: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    ÷ Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed Because this universal remote can operate several different components, it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to operate the TV, you would press the lV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could operate the 1V.
  • Page 15 Qualtm..................2011 Pioneer ..................3005 Qua]tz ..................2011 Prosean ..................3000 Quasar ............... 2021,2022,2125 RCA ................. 3000,3001 RCA ...... 2000,2001,2003,2013,2021,2055,2050, Samsung ..................3025 ....2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,2088,2089, Sanyo ..................3014 ....... 2090,2091,2107,2115,2t20,2t25,2131,2133 Sony ..............3006,3015,3016 Radioshack]Realistie ......2Oll, 2013, 2014, 2021, Toshiba ..............
  • Page 16: Channel Banner

    ÷ Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the IV or INFO button 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 17: Tv Rating Limit

    ÷ Using the W's Features and MenL s W-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger ehitdrcn. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L),...
  • Page 18 ÷ UsiHg the TV's Featulres arid Marius The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TVRATING LIMITscreen. Rating Status Field Lets you selectwhether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is Unblock or Block.
  • Page 19: Mpaa Rating Limit

    ÷ Using the W's Features and MenL s MPAA RATING LIMIT The MPAA RATING menu lets you decide which movies can and can't be viewed according to the age- based rating of the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). The _ locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a passwordyou select.
  • Page 20: Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip)

    ÷ UsiH9 the TV's Features and MeHus V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit) menu: MPAA RATING Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).
  • Page 21: Child Lock

    ÷ Using the W's Features and MenL s Child Lock Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV's front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access PARENTAL GUIDE to any remote that is capable of operating the television.
  • Page 22: Picture Menu

    ÷ Picture Menu The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main TVand video input selections. PICTURE Pressthe up and down arrow buttons to select an item, and CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS then pressthe right arrow button to change it. COLOR SHARPNESS CONTRAST...
  • Page 23: Timer Menu

    ÷ Using the Features and MenL s PRESET Allows you to choose from 4 preset audio settings (USER, SPEECH, THEATER,and MUSIC), depending on what setting is right for you. You'll want to experiment to see which has the best sound for your situation.
  • Page 24: Function Menu

    ÷ UsiH9 the TV's Features and MeHus Function Menu The FUNCTION menu lets you set advanced settings, such as menu language, noise reduction, and closed captioning. FUNCTION Press the up and down arrow buttons to select an item, and LANGUAGE ENGLISH then press the right arrow button to change it.
  • Page 25: Tuning Menu

    ÷ Using the W's Features and MenL s Tuning Menu The TUNING menu lets you edit your channel list and add all available channels. TUNING Press the up and down arrow buttons to select an item, and SOURCE then press the right arrow button to change it.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ÷ Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note:If you prefer, we con provide you with the nemeof an Authorized ServiceRepresen totive who will visit your home for e fee to instaft your electronic entert_inmen t system end to instruct you in its operation. Fordetoils about this service,cell 1-888-206-3359 Foradditional ossistoncewhile using your RCAproduct, pleosevisit ww_zrco com/ customersupporL TV Problems...
  • Page 27 ÷ Other Information Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Accessthe SOUNDmenu, highlight MODEand then choose MONO. picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 8 for detailed instructions. •...
  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    ÷ Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION:Turn OFFyour TV before cleaning. You can clean the _V as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Resure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The W's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen.
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
  • Page 30 • Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at www.rca.com/productregistration. It will make it easierto contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
  • Page 31: Accessories

    ON-LINE: Accessoriesmay also be purchasedat (called 7S-ohm F-type) VH81(3-ft/ www.rca.comiaccessories(subject to availability). on the back of your BY PHONE:To place your order by phone, have your VCRor IV. The ends VH82 (6-_) Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call screw onto the 1-800-338-0376.
  • Page 32 ÷ ÷ ÷ 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. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2003 Thomson Inc.

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