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RCA F27741 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 WARNING aution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug t ° wide slot, fully insert. _Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ............Using the Menu System ........... "the Menu Rule: Point and Select ............What is Point and Select? ..............]Menus and Control Panels ..............Interactive Setup ............ Entering Setup ..................Auto Channel Search ................Set the Time ..................Label the Channels ................
  • Page 4 Appendix A: TV Connections ......... Things to Do Before Connecting Components ........ 55 TV and MONO VCR (Connection A) ..........TV and STEREO VCR (Connection B) ..........TV, VCR and Laserdisc Player (Connection C) ........58 TV and (2) VCRs (Connection D) ............TV and I_aserdisc Player(Connection E)..........

  • Page 5: Firstthings First

    NAME IS SCOTT... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST ...and i wrote this user manual. You're probably 'saying to yourself, "so you're guy." Well, laugh you must, it's my job to see that you have rewarding user manual experience. No, really. KIDDING? 80-PAGE INSTRUCTION BOOK? Back in the old days, you bought...

  • Page 6: Components

    STEP 1 Unpack the TV and accessories. The accessories packed with TV include the Universal Remote, the four AAA batteries, antenna adapter, and an AV jack for plugging your camcorder or other audio/video component into the front of the TV. Make sure to locate the Connections Foldout.
  • Page 7 TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, laserdisc player, and/or DSS® receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A, p. 55, for detailed information about using each of these connections.
  • Page 8 STEP 5 TV Button Turn on the TV. • Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on,the TV itself. STEP 6 Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus. STEP 7 Proceed to section three, Interactive...

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    RULE TO REMEMBER You controland customize the TV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system. The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select. USING MENU SYSTEM ¥ If you want a lot of cool features, you have to use some kind of menuing...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Point And Select

    THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT 15 POINT SELECT?. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
  • Page 11 Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main Menu. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system an_d return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR. Once you know how to point and select your way through...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are two parts to the menu sYstem: menus and control panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to move through at least one menu--the Main Menu. MENUS The first menu is called the Main Menu. To bring up the Main Menu: Press MENU on the remote or front panel: Menus take you to another menu or a control panel.
  • Page 13 CONTROL PAN ELS Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
  • Page 14 Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line. Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the tint. Now that you know how the Tint slider works, you know how all sliders work. Choice Lists Choice listsare used to choose a particular setting from a list...
  • Page 15 Numeric Entry A numericentry control panelis usedto enter numbers or letters. Forexample, to set the current time: Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. Point to Time and press MENU. Point tO Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.
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  • Page 17: Interactive Setup

    THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV: • Search for available channels Setthetime • Make channel lists and labels ¥...

  • Page 18: Entering Setup

    ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main Menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH...

  • Page 19: Set The Time

    5ETTHE TIME The second step Lets you set the time of day. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 20: Label The Channels

    LABEL THE CHANNELS The third step letsyou make your channel list, label your channels, and choose whether each channel belongs in the parent-approved channel list. (For more, see Lists and Labels, page 42.) Press MENU to bring up the Lists and Labels control panel. Two Tips from Keith, Design...

  • Page 21: Setthe Vcr1 Channel

    SETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL The fourth 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, Forexample, if you have a VCR connected to the Video input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to...

  • Page 22: Set The Dvdncr2/Ld Channel

    5ETTHE DVD/VCR_/LD CHANNEL The fifth step lets you set upa channel on which to run your DVD player, second VCR, or laserdisc player. :When you set the DVD/VCR2/LD Channel, you're telling the TV what channel to select to when you press the VCR2oLD button on the remote.

  • Page 23: Set The Dss/Cable Channel

    5ETTHE DSS/CABLE CHANNEL "The last step lets you set the DSS/CABLE channel. When ,.setthe DSS/CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when yoiJ press the DSSoCABLE button the remote. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna A on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel...
  • Page 24 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DSS® receiver or cable box connected to the TV. ff you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your.TV, use the table at the right to select the DSS/CABLE channel. Press MENU to complete the Setup routine and return TV viewing.

  • Page 25: Programming The Remote

    TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan VCR, probably don't need to program it at all--other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. WATCH SOME "rv!

  • Page 26: About Programming The Remote

    PROGRAMMING REMOTE The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRAMN_I NG TH E RE/v_OTE TO...
  • Page 27 Pioneer....... 05,16,33 Citizen ......_ ....09 ProScan........Craig ......,..07,12 Quartz .......... Curds Mathes..; ..00,08, I5 Quasar.......... Daewoo ........13 RCA ..... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37 dbx ........... 14,16 Realistic ....02,06,08,09,12, Dimensia:................. 15,19,43 Dynatech ........I5 Samsung....07,13,22,32,42 Emerson.....

  • Page 28: Programming The Remote To Control A Laserdisc Player

    PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE TO CONTROL AM/FM ......... RCA AUDIO DEVICE: CD ..........Tape ..........Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an Phono ........... audio receiver or amplifier--it does not control other brands Aux ..........of audio equipment.

  • Page 29: Programming The Remote To Control A Proscan, Rca0 Or Ge Brand Dss® Receiver

    DSS® RECEIVER Box Codes ABC .......... 22,46 The universal remote is preprogrammed to control a ProScan, Anvision...._ ....07,08 RCA, or GE brand DSS® receiver. Follow the instructions below Cablestar ........ 07,08 for basic operation of the receiver.

  • Page 30: Using The Remote To Controla Device

    USING REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2oLD, DSS.CABLE, or AUDIO) to set the remote to control the device.

  • Page 31: Tour Of The Tv

    A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): • The Remote Control • The Channel Marker • The Back Panel • The Front Panel...

  • Page 32: Remote Buttons

    DVD functions.) TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in "iV mode. Also displays channel information. AUDIO If.programmed, turns on RCA audio component puts the remote in audio mode. INPUT ANTENNA REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,...
  • Page 33 INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VID2, FRNT, etc.). ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button in VCR mode and TV/DSS button in DSSoCable Mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENUoPROG Brings up the Main Menu.

  • Page 34: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL Polarity Switch feature applies to 31" models or greater only. (see Polarity Switch p. 33) INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, [)SS® receiver, or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input.
  • Page 35 FIXED OUTPUT Provides fixed-level audio and video output from the TV. These output signals are ideal for connecting to an AN receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control. The FIXED OUTPUT jacks are also suitable or for recording from the TV with a VCR, camcorder, or tape deck.

  • Page 36: Front Panel

    FRONT PAN EL VOL < Decre.ases the volume. ,When in the menu system, VOL < is used to point left to items and adjust menu cQntrols. VOL _ Increases the volume. When inthe menu system, VOL > is usedt_ point righttoitems and adjust menu controls.

  • Page 37: Channel Marker

    CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come up wlien you change channels, press the DISPLAY button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:O1 Displays the current time. Mute Displayed when you mute the audio. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning...

  • Page 39: Quick Reference

    A SHORT GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM This sectio n provides a brief explanation of all the , menu commands. Th'ese commands are organized the chapter by their location in the Main Menu. • Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds.

  • Page 40: Audio Menu

    AUDIO MENU Mute Press MENU to turn the TV audio off or on. Tone Controls Displaysthe slider controls for adjusting TV's Treble, Bass, Balance, and Volume. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of the available audio modes, which control theway the sound comes through your speakers.

  • Page 41: Picture Quality Menu

    PICTURE QUALITY MENU Picture C0ntroIs I Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. LContrast Adjusts the difference between the light and ,_'dark areas 0fth e"picture. ]__i _Color _Adjusts the r.ichness of the color. •'" °"Tint Adjusts.thebalancebetween the red and green levels.

  • Page 42: Screen Menu

    SCREEN MENU Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information displayed. On Always Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available,...

  • Page 43: Time Menu

    TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning _cheTV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule...

  • Page 44: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU Parental Control Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the Parental Control feature. On The front panel CHAN buttons willtune only to chan'nels that you have marked as "Parent Approved" the Lists and Labels control panel (see below). Important: When Parental...
  • Page 45 Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choosewhether the channel indicated should be shown when the Parental Control feature is turned on. Select YES to indicatethat the channel can be shown at any time, regardless of whether Parental Control is turned on.
  • Page 46 Set DVD/VCR 21LD Channel D_splays a choice list that lets you semect the channel that the TV tunes towhen you pressthe button. VCR2-LD The choicesare the same as those listed under Set VCR I Channel_. above,, except that the component isthe second VCR or laserdisc p layer, and the remote button being programmed is.VCR2.LD.

  • Page 47: Setup

    SETU P The Setup routine is detailed in Interactive Setup, pages 15-22.

  • Page 49: Advanced Features

    THIS SECTIONS DETAILS HOWTO USE FOUR TH E TV'S IMPORTANT FEATU RES: PIP (Picture-in-Picture)Operation • Displaying On-Screen Program Details • Using Closed Captioning • Choosing an Audio Processor menus and control panels in the- | menu system, see Quick Refer- For more about the different •...

  • Page 50: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    PiP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. There are six remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: SWAP PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
  • Page 51 TWOTIPS FOR USING PIP BUI-FONS Automatic Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can auto-surf through the channels between commercials using the SKIP and SCAN buttons. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and send the current channel to the PIP window. Press SCAN.

  • Page 52: Closed Captioning

    CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs are encoded with closed captioning • information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the "iV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program...
  • Page 53 (:::LOSED CAPTION I NG MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modesl To Set the Closed Captioning Mode: 1. Select Screen from the Main Menu Point to Closed-captioned mode and press MENU. This choice list comes Up: Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.

  • Page 54: On-Screen Program Details

    ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers havethe option of sending information through the airwaves along their programs_ If this information--called Extended Data Services--is available, TV can bring it up when you press DISPLAY. For instance, say you are watching a show and you don't know anything about the program.

  • Page 55: Choosing An Audio Processor

    CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing (o)SRS on the remote. For more, see Audio, page 38. Choosing an audio processor from...

  • Page 57: Things To Do Before Connecting

    THINGS TO DO BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from power surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and/or component before connect or disconnect any Cables. . Position cables correctly to avoid audio...

  • Page 58: Tv And Mono Vcr (Connection A)

    TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Mono sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TVwhile recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...

  • Page 59: Tv And Stereo Vcr (Connection B)

    TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection 13in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...

  • Page 60: Tv, Vcr And Laserdisc Player (Connection C)

    TV, VCR AND LASERDISC PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: • " Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...

  • Page 61: Tv And (2) Vcrs (Connection D)

    TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout. Coni_ection D provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel •...
  • Page 62 To record from one tape to another (tape dubbing): Insert original tape into VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCR1 Press VCR1. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual). Press RECORD to begin recording. Press VCR2oLD, then press PLAY.
  • Page 63 "iV AND LASERDISC PLAYER (CONNECTION This •information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast,programs • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have:- • (1) coaxial cable • (3) audio/video cables •...

  • Page 64: /And Dss® Receiver (Connection F)

    TVAND DSS® RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from the DSS® receiver Picture in Picture (PIP) _ To use this Connection you must have: •...
  • Page 65 TV, VCR, AND DSS® RECEIVER (CONN ECTION This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • Stereo sound from broadcas t programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...

  • Page 66: Tv, Vcr, Dss" Receiver, And Laserdisc Player

    TV, VCR, DSS ® RECEIVER, LASERDISC PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the C:onnections Foldout. Connection H provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use 1;his connection you must have: •...
  • Page 67 To play a tape o n the VCR: Press•VCR1 and then press PLAY. To play a laSerdisc: Press VCR2-LD and then press PLAY.
  • Page 68 TV, (2) VCRS, AND DSS® RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: • Stereo sound from broadcast programs • Stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use-this connection you must have:...
  • Page 69 To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts watch a different channel: Turn off VCR2. 2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. PressVCR1. Make sure to set VCR1 to line input. Press RECORD to begin recording To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR isset to TV;...

  • Page 70: Appendix B: Connecting

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals and two to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals. FRONT SPEAKERS glip9 Q • to connect external •speakers: Connect speakers tothe FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. Speaker Connections Set the SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL.

  • Page 71: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L/ MONO)and right (R)' HI-FI OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers selecting Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning speakers off.

  • Page 72: Connecting A Camcorder

    CON NECTI NG A CAMCORDER FOR PLAYBACK There are two connections recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: FRONT CONN ECTION PLAYBACK Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories. Connect the camcorder°s video output to the adapter's video input (yellow).
  • Page 73 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER TO RECORD FROM TH E TV TO RECORD FROM THE -IV TO THE CAiV\CORDER: Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's FIXED OUTPUT jacks. Consult your camcorder's owner's manual for instructions camcorder recording. RECORDING FROM S-VHS CAiV\CORDER The I=V does not supply video ouput in S-Video form.

  • Page 74: Tips

    TROU B LESH OOTI NG 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 •...
  • Page 75 Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. • Try another channel. • Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low. No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button restore sound.

  • Page 76: Warranty

    • For screen sizes 20" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized Television Servicenter, and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 20":...

  • Page 77: Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet help "assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth.
  • Page 78 The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded Cable is color-coded and shielded. ease of use. The VIDEO jacks are yellow, the right AUDIO Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. jacks are red, and the left AUDIOJACKS are white. When connecting components...
  • Page 79 Audio/Video Cables continued Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models Description Stereo Audio Cable Signal Splitter Double gold-tipped 3old-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (6-ft) AH065G 5.95 cable generally used for connecting stereo 4.95 3old-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (10-ft) AHO66G audio components.
  • Page 80 To order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer. " Charge your order 6n your VISA or MasterCard by If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow filling in below instructions below to order by telephone. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD -...
  • Page 81 CHAN Symbols Chan# Device button SRS 38, Change channel DISPLAY 30, 52 (0-9) Channel Control Display Closed Captioning Channel indicator DSS receiver 21, 30 Channel information DSS remote Channel list 18, 30 DSS°CABLE jack Channel Marker DSS,CABLE button batteries -Channel menu 9, 42 DSS/CABLE...
  • Page 82 Interactive Setup 6, 15, 45 Picture-in-picture RIGHT audio jacks PIP 31, 48 Right arrow PIP channel indicator S-VHS camcorder S-Video PIP operation L/MONO audio jacks PIP window 31, 38, S-Video Input Labell!ng channels 18, 42 Point and Select 38, 53 Labels 35, 42 Satellite...
  • Page 83 VCRI button- 19, 24 SWAP 31, 48- VCRI Channel VCR2,LD VCR2,LD button 20, 26 Tape dubbing VCR2°LD Channel Things to Know Before VlDI Connecting Compo- VlD2 nents Video I Input Three-digit channel Video I Input jacks "rime display Video 2 Input "rime menu 13, 41 Video...
  • Page 84 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.

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