RCA MM27110 manuale d’uso

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Import ant Informa tion WARNING T o reduce the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product[...]

1 T able of C ontent s Making Connections ....................................... 3 Connecting Components to your Monitor ..................................... 4 Antenna/Cable In ....................................................................... 4 Audio/Video/S-V ideo Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) .............. 5 Audio/Component Video Input[...]

2 T able of C ontent s Parental Controls and V -Chip ........................................................ 33 V -Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 34 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 38 V -Chip Unrated Program Block ..................................[...]

3 Making C onnections 3 ➣ ➣ ➣ Getting st arted This manual is designed to get you started quickly . The first three sections of the manual show you how to: • Connect your monitor to other devices • Set up your monitor • Program the remote The remaining sections discuss the menus and features, and include a Reference section which contai[...]

4 Making C onnections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO AUDIO R L YP B P R (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/ HUB ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/ HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L G-LINK [...]

Making C onnections 5 Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) The audio jacks provide stereo sound. If your device has only one audio output, you need to connect a “ Y ” adapter to your component and to both the left and right inputs on the monitor . The video jack provides better picture quality than coaxial cable, because it carri[...]

6 Making C onnections Selected Audio/Video Outputs Provides audio and video output from the last selected source (except component and SVGA jacks). VIDEO provides video output. It gives better picture quality than just a coaxial cable because it carries only video signals. AUDIO L and R provide stereo sound. They give better audio quality than just[...]

Making C onnections 7 Audio Output FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor . This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the volume through the A/V receiver . VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. V olume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and monitor remot[...]

8 Making C onnections Optional Component C onnection Examples The following examples feature some of the optional components you can connect to your monitor . Refer to the preceding pages for the types of cables used for each connection. Monitor and a VCR 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (of f air or cable) to the antenn[...]

Making C onnections 9 Monitor , VCR, and a Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (of f air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor . 3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR ’ s audio/video output [...]

10 Making C onnections Monitor , VCR, Satellite Receiver , and a DVD Player 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (of f air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor . 3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR ’ s audio[...]

Making C onnections 11 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/ HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/ HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L AUDIO R L YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT TAPE VCR IN OUT IN OUT C[...]

12 Making C onnections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/ HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/ HUB (ENLARGED VIEW) (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R DIGIT AL TV INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R SELEC[...]

Making C onnections 13 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/ HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/ HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L AUDIO R L YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT BACK OF COMPUTER G-LINK ANT[...]

14 Making C onnections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/ HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/ HUB AUDIO R L YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L VIDEO AUDIO R R L L HD R[...]

Making C onnections 15 (ENLARGED VIEW) USB PC/ HUB ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/ HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/ HUB DEVICE/ HUB AUDIO R L YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R SELECT[...]

16 Making C onnections Front Inputs The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video (A/V) inputs, a headphone jack and two client USB ports. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please note that the illustration below shows a typical front input layout. The exact look of the jacks or monitor pictured here may [...]

17 Setting Up 17 ➣ ➣ ➣ Set up the Monitor This section guides you through the first time you use your monitor and show you how to: • Conduct an Auto Channel Search • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System • Set the time (if necessary) • Program the TV to tune to a certain channel when a certain device button on the remote is pressed • L[...]

18 Setting up TV ON OFF AUX DVD  SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE VCR1 VCR2 SA T•CABLE TV button Step 1: Plug In The Monitor Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely . Step 2: Place ba tteries in remote • Remove the battery compartment cover [...]

Setting up 19 Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to control it. Otherwise, it may not be able to locate and download program information. T une your cable box to Channel 2 and then select the brand [...]

20 Setting up Once the correct model of cable box has been identified, you need to set the cable box ’ s output channel. Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box — usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box ’ s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0/AUX to use VIDEO INPUT . When the GUIDE Plu[...]

Using the Remote 21 How to use your Universal Remote This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components. The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don ’ t n[...]

22 Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON • OFF When in TV mode, turns the monitor on and of f. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SA T • CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. Press twice within two seconds to tur n off most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products at once. VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if Autotuning is enable[...]

Using the Remote 23 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. T o enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. T o enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the “ 1 ” button until “ 1 ” and two d[...]

24 Using the Remote Y ou ’ ll use these buttons when you program the r emote. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. Testing the Remote T o determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or C[...]

Using the Remote 25 The front panel illustration below shows a typical front panel layout. The exact look may be differ ent from those on the fr ont of your monitor . If you use the Channel Block featur e, the front panel no longer pr ovides access to the menus. The Front Panel Block featur e disables all front panel buttons. For mor e information,[...]

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Menus and Fea tures 27 Using the Monitor This section explores the features and menus of your monitor beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your monitor . ➣ Making Connections Using the Remote 1 3 ➣➣ Reference Menus[...]

28 Menus and Fea tures MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back AUDIO 1 Mute... 2 Tone Controls... 3 Audio Processor... 4 Speakers... 5 Sound Logic... 0 Go Back  A udio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the monitor ’ s volume to its minimum level. Press O[...]

Menus and Fea tures 29 MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel.. 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back Picture Qu alit y Menu Picture Contr ols Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Y ou can adjust and save different settings for each input. Contrast Adjusts[...]

30 Menus and Fea tures MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display... 2 Closed-Caption Mode... 3 Menu Background Color... 4 Adjust Projection TV... 5 Picture Position... 0 Go Back Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a [...]

Menus and Fea tures 31 MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Go Back Channel Menu Signal T ype Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ System, Signal T ype does not appear in the Channel m[...]

32 Menus and Fea tures MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Go Back CHANNEL 1 Signal Type... 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels... 4 Autotuning... 0 Go Back MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls[...]

Menus and Fea tures 33 P arent al Controls and V -Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your monitor so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your monitor (called V -Chip) which allows you to “ block ” TV[...]

34 Menus and Fea tures V -Chip TV Ra ting Limit The V -Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding[...]

Menus and Fea tures 35 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV -G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV -G, TV-Y7, and TV -Y), then you need to block out other programming[...]

36 Menus and Fea tures Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view . 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block . 4. Pres[...]

Menus and Fea tures 37 - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View DL S V F V V B VV ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating. 6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing so[...]

38 Menus and Fea tures V -Chip Movie Ra ting Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. T o[...]

Menus and Fea tures 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V - C h i p U n r a t e d P r o g r a m B l o c k . . . 4 Channel Block... 5 Front Panel Block... 6 Lock Parental Controls... 0 Go Back 1 View 2 Block V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating [...]

40 Menus and Fea tures STOP P AUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD  PIP SWAP CH CTRL PLA Y FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR1 VCR2 SA T•CABLE REC•VCR+ RESET WHO•INPUT PIP (Picture-in-Picture) O pera tion The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, [...]

Menus and Fea tures 41 PIP Problems? • Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can ’ t SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. • No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers have an antenna or TV button. If your cable o[...]

42 Menus and Fea tures Set the VCR1 Channel When you set the VCR1 channel, the monitor automatically tunes to the correct input channel when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called “ Autotuning. ” If you don ’ t have a VCR1 component connected to the monitor , skip this step. 1. From the Set VCR1 Channel menu (at right), point[...]

Menus and Fea tures 43 Channel Banner There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV , INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Banner . 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel. VID1 Displays[...]

44 Menus and Fea tures GUIDE PLus + Gold Menu Y ou can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ [...]

Menus and Fea tures 45 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE PIus+ Gold System T o enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus[...]

46 Menus and Fea tures Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu System. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window . • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/v to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to brows[...]

Menus and Fea tures 47 • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (lock) or change as you browse through dif ferent channels (unlock). The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video window between the locked and unlocked states. • Go T o Press 2 on the re[...]

48 Menus and Fea tures News The News Menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar . 2. Use the arrows to highlight News. 3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story . • Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time. Use CH^ and CHv to browse through the list one [...]

Menus and Fea tures 49 Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System, as well as special programming information. Y ou can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar . T o read messages: 1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar . 2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu sel[...]

50 Menus and Fea tures Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons are available on the bar: • Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu. • Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line. • On/Off Press 3 on the[...]

51 Reference Good Informa tion to Know This section contains information that you don ’ t have to know to use your monitor , but may want to refer to from time to time. It includes a specification sheet, a troubleshooting section, the limited warranty , an accessories order form and an index. ➣ Making Connecti ons Using the Remote 1 3 ➣➣ Re[...]

52 Reference * Specifications are subject to change. † DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. RCA M ul tiMedia Monitor Specifica tions * PICTURE Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... Y es Picture Power (Watts) ............................................. 44.8 Stripe Pitch .....................[...]

53 Reference Troubleshooting T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “ faults ” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your monitor , check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. Monitor will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged in. • Check the wa[...]

54 Reference Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen • In some cases, the computer and monitor may not be synchronized properly . T o set the cor rect resolution for your monitor you should consult your operating system ’ s owner ’ s manual on how to “ boot ” your system up into the “ safe mode ” and set monitor display for the desired[...]

55 Reference GUIDE Plus+ G-LINK cable not working • Check to make sure the cable wand is positioned correctly in front of the IR sensors on the VCR and/or cable box. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels. Guide comes on when I turn on TV • The GUIDE [...]

56 Reference Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate[...]

57 Reference Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 $[...]

58 Reference Placing an Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below . Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 T o place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card infor[...]

59 Reference RCA Projection M ul tiMedia Monitor Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • T wo years for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from dat[...]

60 Reference A Adjust Projection TV 26 ANTENNA Button 19 Antenna/Cable In Jack 4 Audio Output 7 Processor 24 Remote Codes 22 Audio Menu 24 Audio Processor 24 Mute 24 Sound Logic Stereo 24 Speakers 24 T one Controls 24 Mono 24 Second Audio Program 24 SRS Stereo 24 Stereo 24 Audio/V ideo Inputs 5 Auto Channel Search 27 Color 25 Converge 26 T uning 38[...]

61 Reference N News GUIDE Plus+ System 45 O OK Button 18 ON•OFF Button 18 P Parental Controls Channel Block 36 Front Panel Block 36 Locking, Unlocking 36 Menu 30 Picture Mode Settings 12, 25 Position 26 Presets 25 Quality Menu 24 Black Level 24 Color 24 Contrast 24 Sharpness 24 T int 24 Size 26 T ilt 26 Picture Mode 25 PIP (Picture in Picture) Bu[...]

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