RCA F27731 Owner's Manual

do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it inamediately and have it inspected by an Authorized TV Servicenter. Turning it off is not enough-your TV has power applied to some circuits even when the TV is turned off. A wnJW_blang_ ale_ng_ vonage"_ _ _oduct_ p_mnts a _ _ elecU_shock. CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK).NO USFJt- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER _ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PFJqSONNEL. The exclamation p_nt w.h_ _e triangleIsa _sk;n alertingyou o¢ Impo_ant Insbx_-_ons accompany_g U_e CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. I Note to Cable TV Installer: 'Ilais 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 bttilding as close to the point of cable entry as practical. • Your TV operates on 120 voRs, 60 Hz AC power (normal house powe0 and has a polarized AC plug. Because one blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits into the wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension cord, make sure it is polarized. _ AUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use the polarized plug on this TV with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless both blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. MISE EN GARDE: Pour prtvenir les chocs 61ectriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polariste de cet appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant ou une autre sortie, _ moins que les lames ne puissent 8tre ins&tes _tfond sans qu'aucune partie ne suit laisste _tdtcouvert. Introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la barne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqd au fond. • All operating controls and their functions are identified and explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized TV Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical components should be done by a qualified service technician. Product Registration Mail Your Registration Card Today • A Product Registration Card is packed with your set. Please fill out the card and return it immediately. • Your prompt submission of this card confirms your fight to the protection available under the terms and conditions of the warranty and also allows us to contact you should it ever become necessary. • With your card on file, we can also help you in the event of loss or theft by verifying your ownership. • If you did not receive a Product Registration Card, please contact your dealer. Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home for Future Reference • To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show your sales receipt (or evidence of purchase) to your Authorized TV Servicenter. • Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you will have it handy should service ever be needed. File it at home for future reference• Do nut mail your sales receipt to us. Record Vital Information Here • No other set has the same serial number as yours. You will find the serial number and the model number on the back of your set. • Make sure you record both numbers below so that you will have them in case your set is stolen or if you need a complete description for identification. Model: Serial: Purchase Date: Dealer Name/Address/Phone:

an RCA TV. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of enjoyment. About This Manual To take full advantage of all the features and benefits of this unique TV, be sure to read this owner's manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place for future reference. CAUTION: Take extreme caution ff you plan to display video g_mfi'_.or- "*' computer screens on your TV, If a fixed "" (non-moving) pattern is ieR o_nih_ " "" screen for several hours, the image can .: I:_ permanently imprinted onto the v screen. For this reason, we do not. recommend connecting vide,o gafl)es, computers, or similar devils to your TV. Keeping the TV's BRIGif1NF_d and CONTRAST functions ati0W' *'" settings will help delay, theimprihtiffg ." : but it is often"_0¢i_y fO_i_.fm_ illf ° )'our family to lea_e the l_a_m ",i: ".: displayed too long_dim_t th_/" screen. These tY_oftrii_fi'ii_ ff_dt covered by yourwarranty bemuse th¢y are the result of misuse. Table of Contents Safety Precautions ................................................. Inside Front Cover Product Registration ............................................. Inside Front Cover First-Time Operation ..................................................................... 2-3 Operating Instructions Front Panel Controls ................................................................................... 4 TV On-Screen Status Displays ................................................................... 5 Remote Control • Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 6 • Basic Operation Theory ............................................................................ 7 • TV Functions ......................................................................................... 8-9 Picture-in-Picture ................................................................................ 10-11 VIDEO Menu- General Instructions ......................................................... 12 AUDIO Menu- General Instructions ........................................................ 13 • Sound Retrieval System-SRS(O) ......................................................... 14 SETUP Menu- General Instructions ......................................................... 15 • Setting Closed Captioning ..................................................................... 16 • Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 17 • Setting the Alarm ................................................................................... 18 • Labeling Channels ................................................................................. 19 • Parental Control ..................................................................................... 20 • Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels) ................................... 21 • Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) ....................................... 21 • Setting up VCR Channels ..................................................................... 22 • Setting up Cable Box Channel ................................................................ 23 Detailed Connections Tips to Read Before Connecting Components .......................................... 24 Monitor Panel ........................................................................................... 25 Antenna and Cable Connections • Home Antenna Connections .................................................................. 26 • Cable-TV Connections ........................................................................... 27 • Programming Remote to Control Cable Box ......................................... 28 • Cable-TV Operation ............................................................................... 29 Component Connections • Standard VCR .................................................................................... 30-31 • S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ...................................................................... 31 • Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ............................................. 32 • Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ........................................................ 33 • Camcorder ............................................................................................... 34 • Computers and Other Equipment ........................................................... 35 • Audio Amplifier ...................................................................................... 36 • Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment .............................. 37 • Speaker Connections .............................................................................. 38 Reference Section Optional Accessories and Order Form................................................. 39-41 Trouble Checks .................................................................................... 42-44 Cleaning and Care ..................................................................................... 44 Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) ................................................... 45 Limited Warranty....................................................................... 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will help you get your TV connected and working quickly. L Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. Remote Control Four AAA Batteries for Remote Power Cord 2,, Install batteries in remote control. Details are on page 6. 3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here. Back of W • Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 26. • Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 27. • Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on pages 30-31. 4,. Attach power cord. First attach the fiat end of the power cord completely into the connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the other end into a wall outlet. 5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel. • Press the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. When using the remote, remember to point it at the front of the TV. • Press the VOLUME up or down button to adjust the volume to a desired level. • Press the CHANNEL up or oo __ _]_[3 ¸ rv m Buttons oooo 5_ff'ff oo _Uon CHANNEL Buttons _" VOLUME Buttons down button to select a channel in memory. You can also press two number buttons to select a channel. To select a 3- digit cable channel (up to channel 128), press and hold number button 1 until I-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory for you at the factory, so pressing CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels only. When you start the AutoProgramming feature (described below), your set automatically scans through all channels and place only the active channels for your area into its channel memory. Details about using the ren-tote are on page 6-9. 6. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU again to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +. Details are on page 21. SetAlarm . -_ Mute ChartLabel , VideoMenu Parental_ Off : AudioMent_ ChartCtd:Normal You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired. Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU, then press + to display the setup functions. Press MENU repeatedly to select (highlight) the CHAN MEM function. Select the desired channel number by pressing the CHANNEL up or down button or by pressing the two corresponding number buttons. Then press + to add a channel, or press - to erase a channel. Details are on page 21.

TILT switches if necessary.* Some TV models have an extra large color picture tube. The I-_-1 • ,,GH[----q effects of geomagnetism _ Low I I I I (Earth's magnetic field) may oF_ cause the picture to tilt slightly. Po_wr STRENGTH The POLARITY and STRENGTH switches on the back of the TV let you compensate for this effect. If _R_rY CORRECTION the picture appears tilted, follow these steps to improve it. • Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position as the diagram shows. • Move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW position. If this improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should correct the situation. If moving the STRENGTH switch makes the tilt worse, go to the next step. • Change the position of the POLARITY switch. If this improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should correct the situation. You may need to reset the POLARITY and STRENGTH switches if the TV is moved or repositioned in the room, especially if the TV will be facing a different direction. 8. Set the clock. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again to select the CLOCK SET display. Mute •VideoMenu " /i_:llo Menu 12:00AM '_'" 12 _"" VCR1__t_in: ".Off. . .,_..:.:_ 2".Press and hold the - button to select the correct hour (including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button to select the correct minute. The correct time will now appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press the TVor DISPLAY button. Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will need to reset the clock. * Select models only 9. Review menus. l. To see the video menu, repeatedly press MENU button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. _=,_i I Repeatedly press MENU _oselect _ u I - desired function and then press + O __.__ or - to adjust it. Details are on _:_= ! _ --o I page 12. _ -,:..'..L...'.......:; Contrast -..............I......+ AuclloMenu Bright ..........I...........+ _tup Menu Sha_ .............. i.......+ PictureReset 2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select the AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to adjust it. Details begin on page 13. ,% • MI _ . ' • ,_ Vide0Menu,.. • SetupMenu, _,_. Bal __ _-,.............I......+ i Ste_lS_. Stereo SR