RCA F27TF12 manual

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Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our 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: Par ental Controls Description: Y ou can block programs and movies by content[...]

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3 T able of Contents Introduction: Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 V -Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 Component Input Jacks ...............................................[...]

T able of Contents 4 Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Features The PIP (Picture-In-Pictur e) Feature ............................................................................... 22 How V -Chip Works ................................................................................................... 23 New Rating Systems ..............................[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote Contr ol • T urn on the TV • Initial Setup 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. F27TF12.01[...]

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • 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. Refer to th[...]

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV . Please use the following chart to deter mine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your TV . TV Components TV TV Connection Go T o Title TV +VCR page 8 TV + VCR + DVD Player page 9 Satellite Cables Needed [...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINE OUT VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT L R CH3 VIDEO IN L R A UDIO OUT A UDIO IN CH4 ANT/CABLE 75 Ω Connection: TV + VCR 1. Connect your cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the RF coaxial cable from your [...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINE OUT ANT/CABLE 75 Ω VCR IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO OUT L R CH3 VIDEO IN L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CH4 AUDIO OUT L R YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO DVD Player Connection: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1.[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Note : The back of your VCR and satellite receiver might not look exactly like the ones shown here. VCR ANT. IN RF OUT CH VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN R L 3 4 TV back panel VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 Ω COMPONENT-IN IN 1 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINE OUT CH3 CH4 S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and r ed) 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[...]

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ an[...]

Chapter 1 13 Connections & 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 ar e explained in Chapter 4. SELECT LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPA Ñ OL FRAN Ç AIS NEXT • [ , ] [...]

14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Add or Erase Channels Y ou might want to add or erase some channels if they ’ re inactive, have weak signals, or you don ’ t want them in your channel list. The channel list is the list of channels that the TV tunes to when you press the channel up and/or channel down buttons. Note: Even if you erase a chann[...]

Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The buttons on the remote contr ol • Programming the r emote to operate other components • How to use the r emote after you ’ ve programmed it • How to order a new r emote control • Code list 15 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation on[...]

16 Chapter 2 The Remote Contr ol 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT • CABLE OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Y our backlit remote has a light button that glows in the dark. Press this button[...]

Chapter 2 17 The Remote Contr ol INPUT button Repeatedly press to select the TV tuner , or line inputs ( LINE 1 for the rear LINE IN/ IN1 jacks, LINE 3 for the rear LINE IN/IN3 jacks, LINE 2 for the front VIDEO, L/MONO, R jacks or COMPONENT for the COMPONENT jacks). L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you a[...]

18 Chapter 2 The Remote Contr ol Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. STOP TV ON•OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLA Y REVERSE C H + C H - V O L V O L VCR VCR2 Ti p T o stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLE[...]

Chapter 2 19 The Remote Contr ol Using Dir ect Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 20. 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, etc.) 4. Enter the code from the code li[...]

20 Chapter 2 Code List VCR Admiral ........................................................................ 2131 Adventura .................................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................................. 2027 Aiwa ............................................................[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) • Par ental Controls and V -Chip Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. 21 Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. F27TF12.03 Features 7/19/01, 3:38 PM 21[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 22 Chapter 3 The main PIP buttons (PIP , CH CTRL and SW AP) are at the bottom of the remote control. The PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) Featur e The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. How T o Use PIP While you can use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP sc[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 23 • [ , ] to move cursor • [OK] to set MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE ENERGY SAVE SET UP V-CHIP BLOCK MPAA TV GUIDELINES OPTION SECRET No.1234 STATUS:ON RETURN • [ , ] to move cursor • [OK] to set PARENT CONTROL • V-CHIP BLOCK RETURN ?[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 24 Chapter 3 An Older Rating . Encoded on older movies. Same as NC-17. No one 17 and under admitted . Restricted . Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Parent Strongly Cautioned . Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable f[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 25 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Str ongly Cautioned . Contains some material th[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 26 Chapter 3 AGE TV-Y :----- TV-Y7 :----- TV-G :----- TV-PG :----- TV-14 :BLOCK TV-MA :BLOCK CONTENT RETURN • [ , ] to move cursor • [ , ] to set Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- based ratings you can block or view. Rating Status Field Shows you whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 27 Download New Rating System Y ou can choose to download additional new rating systems. The new rating systems will be automatically set according to the ratings you have previously chosen. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow until P ARENT CONTROL is highlighted a[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 T urning V -Chip Block On and Off If you don ’ t turn on the V-Chip feature, none of the settings for V- Chip Rating Limits will take effect. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow until P ARENT CONTROL is highlighted and press OK (the P ARENT CONTROL menu appear[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Y our 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 • The LANGUAGE Menu • The ENERGY SA VE Menu • Some of the SET UP Menu items Graphics contained within [...]

30 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System TIMER Menu Y ou must set the clock before you can use the ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER. CLOCK SET The TV has an automatic clock setting feature that automatically sets the time from an EDS (Extended Data Service) channel when the power is turned of f. If there is no EDS channel or the signal is weak, the autom[...]

Chapter 4 31 Using the TV ’ s Menu System • Automatic Clock Set Press the up or down arrow to select AUTO CLOCK ON and press OK. The indicator moves to EDS CH. If you know the EDS channel in your area, use the left and right arrows to enter the number or select AUTO and press OK. Turn off the power. The clock is set automatically using the EDS [...]

32 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUST menu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV . Y ou also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. 1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears). 2. Press the arrow down button to highlight VIDEO ADJUST , and press OK (the following choices appear)[...]

Chapter 4 33 Using the TV ’ s Menu System AUDIO ADJUST Menu The AUDIO ADJUST menu lets you choose various settings for MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) and Equisound as well as adjust the bass, treble, and balance. Y ou can also reset all of the audio features to the factory presets. 1. From the MAIN MENU , press the down arrow button to highlight the[...]

34 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System 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 your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts. The TV will automatically enter the closed caption mode when you press M[...]

Chapter 4 35 Using the TV ’ s Menu System The ENERGY SA VE Menu This feature reduces the brightness of the picture, lowering the power consumption of your TV/VCR by approximately 20 percent. 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select ENERGY SA VE and press OK. 3. Press the left or right arr[...]

36 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System • BLUE SCREEN This feature reduces the noise and mutes sound from channels with no signal or a weak signal. 1. Press the up or down arrow to select BLUE SCREEN and press OK. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to switch between ON and OFF . 3. Press MENU to exit. • AUTO PRESET Go to chapter 1. SET[...]

Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Car e and Cleaning • Fr ont Panel • Back Panel • TV ’ s V ideo Input Channel • Limited W arranty • Accessories • Index 37 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics used within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. F27TF12.05 Other 7/19/01, 3:39 PM 37[...]

Additional Information 38 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting 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 [...]

Chapter 5 39 Additional Information T r oubleshooting Sound okay , pictur e poor • T ry 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 SA VE feature might be turned on. Go to page 36 for mor e informatio[...]

Additional Information 40 Chapter 5 VIDEO LINE IN ANT/CABLE 75 LINE COMPONENT -IN IN 3 L R L R P R (C R ) P B (C B ) OUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO TV back panel Y IN 1 Back Panel (listed left to right) LINE IN/IN1 and IN3 AUDIO (L and R) and VIDEO Jacks Receives signals from another component, such as a VCR or DVD Player , when the component is connected t[...]

Chapter 5 41 Additional Information Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor char ges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units beg[...]

Additional Information 42 Chapter 5 Product r egistration: • 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 W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY [...]

Chapter 5 43 Additional Information 123 456 789 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK SOUND GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET STOP PAUSE ANTENNA AUX SAT • CABLE OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 Finding the TV ’ s V ideo Line Input Channel Y ou need to tune your TV to the video line input channel if you ?[...]

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Chapter 5 45 Additional Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ............................................ Sales T ax ............................................................. W e are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country[...]

T o 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 an 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 mation, money order[...]

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Additional Information 48 Chapter 5 A Accessories, ordering 45 Add/erase channels 14 Age-Based Ratings 25 ANT/CABLE jack 40 Arrow buttons 16, 24, 33, 34, 35 AUDIO ADJUST menu 33 AUDIO IN jacks 11 Audio/video jacks 40, 43 Auto channel search 13 AUX button 16 B Back panel jacks 40 Back-lit remote 16 Batteries for remote 12 BLUE SCREEN feature 36 C Ca[...]

Chapter 5 49 Additional Information T Table of contents 3 TIME menu 30 TIMER button 17 Troubleshooting 38 TV button 17, 43 TV GUIDELINES menu 23, 25 V V-Chip 23 chart for age-based ratings 25 chart for content themes 26 chart for MP AA ratings 24 download new rating system 23, 27 secret number 27 set MP AA rating limits 24 set TV GUIDELINES rating [...]

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