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RCA F27TF12 User Manual

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  • Page 2 WARNING CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Key Features Overview

    Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them. V-Chip: Parental Controls MAIN MENU TIMER...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction: Key Features Overview ....................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... Component Input Jacks ..................... PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ....................Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ..........
  • Page 6 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature ................How V-Chip Works ....................New Rating Systems ....................Parent Controls and V-Chip .................... Set the MPAA Rating Limits ..................Set the TV GUIDELINES Rating Limits ..............Entering Your Secret Number .................. Download New Rating System ................
  • Page 7 apt r Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote Control • Turn on theTV • Initial Setup Changing Entertainment. Graphics used within this publication are for representation only.

  • Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off"the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your TV. Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables...

  • Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr

    TV back panel LINE LINE COMPONENT-IN tN 3 VIDEO AUDIO AN_CABLE iN FROM AUDIO VIDEO IN Note: The back of your VCR might not look exactly like the one shown here. Connection: TV + VCR Connect your cable or antenna to your °...

  • Page 11: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player

    DVD Player Note: The back of your DVD player might not look exactly like the one shown here, ..VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO S-VIDEO W back panel Note: The back of your VCR might not look exactly like the one shown here, Connection: TV + VCR + DVD Player Connect...
  • Page 12 TV back panel LINE COMPONENT-IN VIDEO AUDIO ANT. IN RF OUT Satellite receiver panel Fromsatellite Fromantenna or cable Note: The back of your VCR and satellite receiver might look exactly like the ones shown here, Chapter...

  • Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver

    Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled OUT L and R).

  • Page 14: Plug In The Tv

    Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

  • Page 15: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV, you'll be asked to set a few menu screens so that your TV will set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV. The other options in the SET UP menu are explained in Chapter 4.

  • Page 16: Add Or Erase Channels

    Add or Erase Channels MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. You might want to add or erase some channels if they're inactive, have weak AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION signals, or you don't want them in your channel list. The channel list is the list PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE...
  • Page 17 apt r Chapter Overview: • The buttons on the remote control • Programming the remote to operate other components • How to use the remote after you've programmed • How to order a new remote control ° Code list Changing Entertainment.

  • Page 18: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    VCR or DVD Player and you put the remote in the VCR or DVD mode. GUIDE If this remote control operates a satellite receiver (most RCA, GE, and Proscan models), press GUIDE to see listings from your satellite service provider.
  • Page 19 VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode, if you've programmed the remote to operate a VCR. Operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan VCRs. VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode, if you've programmed the remote to operate a VCR. VOL (< and >) buttons Decrease or increase the TV volume.

  • Page 20: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal...

  • Page 21: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Direct Entry Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, etc.)
  • Page 22 2104 Pioneer ............. 5033, 5034 Capehart ............2020, 2110 Pulsar ................5026 Carver ................2062 Quarter ............... 2011 RCA ............5047, 5049, 5052 Quartz ................. 2011 CCE ..............2027, 2061 Realistic ............. 5009, 5049 Quasar ............ 2021, 2022, 2125 Citizen ..2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027 Regal ..............
  • Page 23 C_apt_r "r_iJ$ Chapter Overview: • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. Oraphics used within this publication are for representation only.

  • Page 24: The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature

    The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. How To Use PIP While you can use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started.

  • Page 25: How V-Chip Works

    MAIN MENU Parent Controls and V-Chip TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION The PARENT CONTROL feature allows you program your TV so that children ePARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE can't see certain programs or channels. ENERGY SAVE • MPAA menu allows you to block movies and TV programs according to the ,[A,v] to move...

  • Page 26: Set The Mpaa Rating Limits

    Set the MPAA Rating Limits The MPAA menu lets you decide which movies can and can't be viewed according to the age-based rating of the MPAA. The TV locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select. If you only want your child to watch...

  • Page 27: Set The Tv Guidelines Rating Limits

    tlh l" $ I mtlx.artmB Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings (TV Guidelines) Rating "13/MA Mature audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed adults may be unsuitable for children " under It contains or more of the following content themes: crude...
  • Page 28 Press OK (the TV Guidelines appear -- the AGEmenu). Press the up or TV-Y down arrow buttons to highlight a TV rating. TV-Y7 ..eTV-G :BLOCK TV-PG :BLOCK Press the right or left arrow button to change the setting (the setting goes TV-14 :BLOCK TV-MA...

  • Page 29: Entering Your Secret Number

    Download New Rating System MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. You can choose to download additional new rating systems. The new rating J AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION JOPARENT CONTROL systems will be automatically set according to the ratings you have previously chosen.

  • Page 30: Turning V-Chip Block On And Off

    Turning V-Chip Block On and Off MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST If you don't turn on the V-Chip feature, none of the settings for V- COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION Chip Rating Limits will take effect. IPARENT CONTROL PARENT CONTROL remote Press MENU on the...
  • Page 31 C apt r Usir 0 '1"V$ Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV's Menu System • The TIMER Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The COMPONENT ADJUST Menu • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • The CLOSED CAPTION Menu •...

  • Page 32: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System

    How to Use Your TV's Menu System V-CHIP BLOCK menu was explained in Chapter 3, and most of the items in the SET UP menu were explained in Chapter 1. This Chapter explains the rest of the menu system. Use the buttons the remote to access the menu...

  • Page 33: To Set The On Timer Or Sleep Timer

    Automatic Clock Set Press the up or down arrow to select AUTO CLOCK CLOCK OAUTO CLOCK ON and press OK. AUTO CLOCK The indicator moves to EDS CH, If you know the EDS channel in your area, RETURN-:-- use the left and right arrows to enter the number or select AUTOand press OK.

  • Page 34: Video Adjust Menu

    VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUSTmenu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV. You also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears). Press the arrow down button to highlight VIDEO ADJUST, and press OK (the following choices appear).

  • Page 35: Audio Adjust Menu

    AUDIO ADJUST Menu AUDIO ADJUST eMTS EQUISOUND BASS The AUDIO ADJUSTmenu lets you choose various settings for MTS (Multichannel TREBLE BALANCE RESET TV Sound) and Equisound as well as adjust the bass, treble, and balance. You RETURN can also reset all of the audio features to the factory presets. to highlight From the MAINMENU, press the down arrow button the AUDIO...

  • Page 36: Closed Caption Menu

    CLOSED CAPTION Menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. Check CLOSED CAPTION your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts. IMODE:CAPTION DATA:CEI RETURN The TV will automatically enter the closed caption mode when you press MUTE on the remote (or turn the volume all of the way down).

  • Page 37: Additional Settings In The Setup Menu

    The ENERGY SAVE Menu MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. This feature reduces the brightness of the picture, lowering the power I AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION consumption of your TV/VCR by approximately 20 percent. PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE I,E_R_ SAVE Press MENU on the remote (the main MENUappears).
  • Page 38 • BLUESCREEN This feature reduces the noise and mutes sound from MAIN MENU TIMED channels with no signal or a weak signal. VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST 1. Press the up or down arrow to select BLUF.SCRF.F.Nand press OK. CLOSED CAPTION PARENT...
  • Page 39 C apt r Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV's Video Input Channel ° Limited Warranty • Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Oraphics used within this publication are for representation only.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. General TV Problems TV won't turn on • Press the TV button. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on with the POWER button, go to page 39 for remote control solutions.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. • Check connections -- make sure all cables are firmly inserted into the correct jacks. • The ENERGY SAVEfeature might be turned on. Go to page 36 for more information. Can't select certain channel •...

  • Page 42: Back Panel (Listed Left To Right)

    Front Panel (listed alphabetically) If you misplace your remote control, you can use the buttons on the front of your TV to operate the TV. There are also a set of audio/video jacks on the front of the TV that are convenient for connecting a camcorder or video game device.

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty

    Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your TV. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your TV. How you service: •...
  • Page 44 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. Limitation of Warranty: •...

  • Page 45: Care And Cleaning

    VCR Button TV Button Finding the TV's Video Line Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the video line input channel if you're using the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks to connect to the other components (such as a cable box, a VCR, satellite receiver, or DVD player). You must select the TV's video line input channel before you can see the video and hear the audio from another component you have connected...
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  • Page 47: Accessories

    VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Prices are subject to change without notice. Total Merchandise ..........
  • Page 48 2-way Signal Splitter Chargeyour order on your VISA, MasterCard,or DiscoverCard by Helps you connect a second filling in below or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card IIIII Remote Control My card expires: This is the remote control...

  • Page 49: Index

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  • Page 50 Limited Warranty Accessories, ordering Add/erase channels Age-Based Ratings Main MENU 14, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30 ANT/CABLE jack MENU button 14, 17, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 34, 35, 36 Arrow buttons 16, 24, 33, 34, 35 Menu system AUDIO ADJUST menu MPAA menu 23, 24 AUDIO IN jacks...
  • Page 51 Table of contents TIME menu TIMER button Troubleshooting TV button 17, 43 TV GUIDELINES menu 23, 25 V-Chip chart for age-based ratings 25 chart for content themes chart for MPAA ratings download new rating system 23, 27 secret number set MPAA rating limits 24 set TV GUIDELINES rating limits 25 turning on and off 28 V-CHIP BLOCK menu...
  • Page 52 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com 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 multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian...

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