Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
USER'S
GUIDE
Getting Starled .............. 2-3
Co.oilingYourTV ....... 4-10
Operc_ing
Features
.... 1 0-21
Conm_ng Y ourTV . ... 2 2-36
Accessories
................. 37-39
Trou_de
Checks
........... 40-41
Coring forYour 1!/ . .......... 42
Umited Warranly ............ 43
Index .............................
.44
_:zY/ol
C 0
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for RCA F27701
Summary of Contents for RCA F27701
- Page 1 USER'S GUIDE Getting Starled ....2-3 Co.oilingYourTV ..4-10 Operc_ing Features ..1 0-21 Conm_ng Y ourTV ..2 2-36 Accessories ....37-39 Trou_de Checks ... 40-41 Coring forYour 1!/ ... 42 Umited Warranly .... 43 Index ......_:zY/ol...
- Page 2 provided Note to Cable 'IN Installer: This reminder is to call Toreduce t he risk o ffire orshock h_. your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical I WARNING: Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) do notexposethis T V torain ormoisture.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Component Connections • Standard VCR ..................28-29 • S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ............... • Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ..........30 • Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ............• Camcorder ....................• Computers and Other Equipment ............• Audio Amplifier .................. -
Page 4: First-Time Operation
The steps below will help you get your TV connected and 5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel. working quickly. • Press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. Unpack TV and accessories. When using the remote, '=:=_'_"... - Page 5 Review menus. 7. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary. * 1. To see the video menu, repeatedly Certain RCA TV models have press MENU button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. tube. The effects of Repeatedly press MENU to select...
-
Page 6: Operating Instructions 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 "IV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen. MENU CH v CH ,', VOL'V VOL_, POWER _.t_ POWER Button MENU Button... -
Page 7: Tv On-Screen Status Displays
Time Channel Sleep Timer Channel Label Parental Control Captioning MUTE Skip Commercial Channel Label Time Display 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 17. -
Page 8: Installing Batteries
--Installing/Replacing Batteries Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when operating the remote control, you must point it directly at the front of the TV without objects between that can block the infrared light... -
Page 9: Basic Operation Theory
Basic Operation Theory Step 1 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: Tv Functions
Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 28-29), cable-TV boxes (page 26), and audio equipment (page 25). C_t.IE AUO_ ® ® ® ® TVButton VOLUME Buttons... - Page 11 DISPLAY Button • Displays time (ff clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen. • Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen. CLEAR Button • Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL. "-'_ MENU'Button and -/+ Buttons •...
-
Page 12: Video Menu-General Instructions
Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. then press + or - to display the video menu. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. -
Page 13: Audio Menu- General Instructions
1. Repeatedly press MENU to selectAUDlO MENU and then press + or - to display the audio menu. The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency 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 14: Sound Retrieval System-Srs(O)
-Turning On SRS (e) YourTV includes a feature called SRS (@)* (Sound Retrieval System) 3. Press MENU button to select next 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to which brings dimensional realism to menu item called SRS W/D//-/. select AUDIO MENU, press +, and both stereo and mono broadcasts. -
Page 15: Setup Menu- General Instructions
L Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of programs 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 16: Setting Closed Captioning
"fhe CAPTIONING feature lets - Setting Closed Captioning (with or without remote) you display the audio portion of a 4. The screen will begin to display the 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select program as text on the TV screen. SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to TV program's audio portion as text "[his is useful to the hearing... -
Page 17: Setting The Sleep Timer
By setting the Sleep Timer, you - Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote) can program your TV to turn itself The sleep timer will begin to count Repeatedly press MENU to select off lifter a certain period of time down to zero. -
Page 18: Setting The Alarm
Bysetting thealarm, y oucan Setting the Alarm program the TV to turn on and/or off 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select to turn off by itself and not turn on, lay itself. you can disable the ON TIME by SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to display setup functions. -
Page 19: Labeling Channels
The labeling feature lets you program Labeling Channels (with remote only) names (or labels) for the channel 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select Then press + to move to the next numbers. The name you program letter frame. Pressing - moves you SETUP MENU, and then press + or - will then appear on the screen below back to the previous letter frame. -
Page 20: 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 channels between 1 and 99 so they CTRL functions work hand-in-hand. button to select the CHAN CTRL cannot be viewed by your children. -
Page 21: Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels)
channel memory is the list of'IV AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory channel numbers your TV will stop (with or without remote) on when you press the CHANNEL 3. Press either + or - to begin 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable- or down button. -
Page 22: Setting Up Vcr Channels
-Setting Up VCR Channels (with or without remote) VCR 1 CHAN function lets you 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select 4. If you have another VCR connected program to which channel the TV SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to the TV, press MENU to select the will automatically tune when you... -
Page 23: Setting Up Cable Box Channel
-Setting Up Cable Box Channel (with or without remote) The CABLE CHAN function lets you 3. Press the + button to program the 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select the program to which channel the TV channel number you selected into SETUP MENU, and then press + or - will automatically tune when you... -
Page 24: Detailed Connections Tips To Read Before Connecting Components
Compatible Components The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or A wide variety ofcompatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders multiple adapter is also polarized. The plug should fit in the... -
Page 25: Monitor Panel
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 OR TO SPEAKERS... -
Page 26: Home Antenna Connections
"(_ Cables ..From _ Antenna Mixer* Home (such as RCA #197551) Antenna(s) -OR- If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them to your set like this: Antenna(s) -
Page 27: Cable-Tv Connections
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 28: Programming Remote To Control Cable Box
Anvision ..................07,08 Philips ..........07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 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 ................ -
Page 29: Cable-Tv Operation
Scrambled Cable.TV Channels Some cable-TV companies do not follow Your new TV is designed to receive up the EIA/NCTA standards and instead Io 181 channels in the U.S.A. including Some cable companies offer "premium- 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see assign their own channel identification. pay"... -
Page 30: Standard Vcr
Note: You can program your TV to automatically select the proper 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 20. -
Page 31: S-Vhs (Super Vhs) Vcr
'IV. The S-VHS cable carries only video. Note: Remember to also connect the video cable for picture-in- picture viewing or if you plan to use the SELECT OUT jacks for * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. -
Page 32: Remote Buttons That Control Rca Vcrs
Additional information about controlling controls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. two RCA VCRs is in the note on the next page. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably also VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". -
Page 33: Controlling Other Brands Of Vcrs
Video Concepts ......14,16 Instant Replay ........08 Wards ..........06,25 Quasar..........0 8 JCPenney ....02,05,08,14,16,30 RCA......0 0,05,07,28,35,37 Yamaha ........ 02,14,16,30 JVC ........02,14,16,30 Zenith ..........11,17 Realistic ......02,06,08,12,15 Note: Refer to the information sheet packed with your remote control for the latest list of brand names and code numbers. Because this list is constantly growing, the... -
Page 34: Camcorder
S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) S-VHS Cable Back of TV NI,4,I. _ltl'. IIIll.ll_ (sometimes a separate cable thatattaches directlytocamcorder) @ _ @ AV OUT Jack (Usually Supplied (Audio/Video Out) with Camcorder) -
Page 35: Computers And Other Equipment
• If you connected the computer to the TV's INPUT2 jacks, select channel 92 on the TV so you can see whatever signal is coming from the computer AudioNideo Cables (such as RCA #AH069G) OR TV GAME... -
Page 36: Audio Amplifier
Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck Audio Amplifier AudioNideo Cables* (such as RCA AH069G) Connection: If your stereo amplifier is not part of a "system" that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. Connect the "L" and "R" HI FI OUT jacks to the corresponding Note: If the stereoamplifieris partof a systemthathas its own remote, input jacks on the stereo amplifier (such as AUX, TUNER, or CD). -
Page 37: Programming Remote To Control Audio Equipment
-Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment The digital remote control that came packed with your 'IV is also capable of 1. Refer to the chart below to find the Operating Notes: controlling a compatible audio After theAUDIO button is programmed, the code number that corresponds component. -
Page 38: Speaker Connections
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 39: Reference Section Optional Accessories And Order Form
TV receiver to the stand so that it cannot be easily pulled off or tipped over. This stand is available from your local RCA dealer. Prices are subject to change without notice Caution: If you choose not to use the... - Page 40 To order accessories, contact your local dealer. Charge your order on your VISA If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions or MasterCard by below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. filling in below United States and Canada Orders USE YOUR CREDIT CARD To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard IMPORTANT:...
- Page 41 (_v'CP,s), camcorders, and audio 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...
-
Page 42: Trouble Checks
Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV If your unit is out of warranty,these checks and adjustments Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are could save you the cost of an unneeded diagnosis. - Page 43 (_'t sdect 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 1-- appears.
-
Page 44: Cleaning And Care
DustTV asrequired, usinga softclothor To dean the screen,you can wipe it with a dampsoft the dusting cloth. (A very diluted,mild soap canbe used on the attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally screenff it is extremelydirty.) Youcan also use a non- vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure abrasiveglass cleanerlike Windex ®or Glass Plus®with a adequate ventilation. -
Page 45: Limited Warranty
What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair )'our television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your t,devision. -
Page 46: Index
SRS WIDTH Function....11,12 ID Button ........25,35 + and - Buttons ......2,3,4,9 SRS:ON/OFF Function....11,12 INPUT Button ........Accessories ........ 38,39,40 STEREO Indicator ......5,12 Installing Batteries ......... Adding Memory Channels to ....19 STEREO/SAP Function ....11,12 Interference .......... - Page 48 If'your TV needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed below or on the box. °1994 ThomsonConsumerElectronics,Inc. Trademark(s) ®Registered Thomson Consumer Electronics Mama(s)Registrada(s) 600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976 Printedin the U.S.A.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the F27701 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers