RCA F27TF12 Operation & User’s Manual

electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousserjusqu au fond. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on your product. Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

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. MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION _PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE ENERGY SAVE SET UP [A,v} to move cursor [OK] to set PARENT CONTROL IV-CHIP BLOCK RETURN ,[* v] to move cursor , OK to set V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: • Set up the TV GUIDELINES and MPAA menus in the TV's main MENU (Chapter 3 has details). • The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program. W backpanel ANT/CABLE 75_ 0 Component Input Jacks Description: The jacks on the back of your TV labeled COMPONENT-IN can be used to connect a component with Component Output jacks (like a DVD player). Component video connections provide a higher quality picture because the video signal is divided into three parts instead of being compressed into one. Requirements: A component with Component Output jacks, and three video grade cables that you'll use to connect the component to your TV. PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Description: PIP lets you watch two channels at one time -- one channel on the main screen and the other in a smaller window. Requirements: Press the PIP button on the remote control. Go to page X for more information about PIP. 1

.................................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 Component Input Jacks ............................................................................................. 1 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6 Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7 Connection: TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... 8 Connection: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................... 9 Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11 Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 12 Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 12 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................. 12 Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 12 Initial Setup ..................................................................................................................... 13 Select a Language .................................................................................................... 13 Auto Preset (Automatically Searching for Channels) ............................................. 13 Add or Erase Channels ............................................................................................. 14 Chapter 2: The Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 16 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 18 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 18 How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 18 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 19 How to Order A New Remote Control .......................................................................... 19 3