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Chapter 1

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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 red) 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 OUT L and R).

B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Input jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled

VIDEO IN) and to the Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled VIDEO
OUT).

C. Connect a coaxial cable from the satellite receiver’s OUT TO TV jack and to the Antenna Input

jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled ANT IN).

2.

Connect coaxial cables to the satellite receiver

A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable feed or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite

receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).

B. If it’s not already connected, make sure you connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish

antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).

3.

Connect your VCR to your TV

A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled RF OUT) on the VCR and to

ANT/CABLE jack on the TV.

B. Connect audio/video cables. Connect audio cables to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR, and

to the IN 1 AUDIO L and R jacks on the TV. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video
Output jack on the VCR, and to the IN 1 VIDEO jack on the TV.

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Summary of Contents for F27TF12

Page 1: ...Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again F27TF12 00 Cover 7 19 01 3 37 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...ticle 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 ...

Page 3: ...onnections 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 sma...

Page 4: ... This page intentionally left blank F27TF12 00 Intro 7 19 01 3 37 PM 2 ...

Page 5: ... 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 ...

Page 6: ...ystem 30 TIMER Menu 30 To set the clock 30 Accessing Menus 30 Exiting from a menu 30 To set the on timer or sleep timer 31 VIDEO ADJUST Menu 32 COMPONENT ADJUST Menu 32 AUDIO ADJUST Menu 33 CLOSED CAPTION Menu 34 PARENT CONTROL go to Chapter 3 34 LANGUAGE Menu 34 Additional Settings in the SETUP Menu 35 The ENERGY SAVE Menu 35 Chapter 5 Additional Information Troubleshooting 38 Back Panel listed l...

Page 7: ... Connect Choose Your Connection Connections Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote Control Turn on the TV Initial Setup 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment Again Graphics used within this publication are for representation only F27TF12 01 Setup 7 19 01 3 38 PM 5 ...

Page 8: ...low around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video...

Page 9: ... 8 TV VCR DVD Player page 9 Satellite Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Note Audio Video cables A V cables for short are usually sold as a bundled set but the connection picture in this book shows each cable separately for better visibility TV VCR Satellite Receiver page 10 VCR VCR DVD VCR RF Coaxia...

Page 10: ...ur VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV and to the ANT CABLE jack on the back of the TV B Connect audio video cables Connect the video cable yellow to the IN 1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR sometimes labeled VIDEO OUT Connect the audio cables white and red to the IN 1 AUDIO L and R jacks on...

Page 11: ...to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD Player sometimes labeled AUDIO OUT L and R 2 Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV and to the ANT CABLE jack on the back of the TV B Connect audio video cables Connect the video cable yellow to the IN 1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR sometimes...

Page 12: ... 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 PR C R PB C B AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO Y IN 3 LINE OUT CH3 CH4 S VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN Satellite receiver back panel From satellite From antenna or cable TV Satellite VCR 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 3A 3B F27TF12 01 Setup 7 19 01 3 38 PM 10 ...

Page 13: ...he VCR sometimes labeled ANT IN 2 Connect coaxial cables to the satellite receiver A Connect the coaxial cable from your cable feed or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT B If it s not already connected make sure you connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN 3...

Page 14: ...CR2 ON OFF button Arrow buttons up down left right and the OK button How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup The technical term is called navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight or point to an item on the screen press the arrow buttons on the remote you ll notice ...

Page 15: ...ess the down arrow button to highlight NEXT and press OK a menu appears asking you if you want to START AUTO PRESET Note If you need to change the language later you can access this menu from the Main menu go to page 34 for instructions S E L E C T L A N G U A G E E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L F R A N Ç A I S N E X T t o m o v e c u r s o r O K t o s e t Auto Preset Automatically Searching for Chann...

Page 16: ... 0 9 t o s e l e c t t o A D D C H M E M O R Y A I R 1 2 C H 0 9 t o s e l e c t t o E R A S E t o m o v e c u r s o r O K t o s e t S E T U P U N I V E R S A L P L U S B L U E S C R E E N A U T O P R E S E T C A B L E C H S E A R C H C H M E M O R Y R E T U R N t o m o v e c u r s o r O K t o s e t M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J A U D I O A D J U S T C L O...

Page 17: ...g the remote to operate other components How to use the remote after you ve programmed it How to order a new remote control Code list 15 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment Again Graphics used within this publication are for representation only F27TF12 02 remote 7 19 01 3 38 PM 15 ...

Page 18: ...button in SAT CABLE mode Arrow buttons up down right and left Press the arrow buttons to move through the on screen menus AUX button Puts the remote in AUX mode CH and buttons Scan up or down through stored channels Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels The remote must be in TV mode CH CTRL Channel Control Selects the picture window main window or...

Page 19: ...isc if you ve programmed the remote to operate a VCR or DVD Player and you put the remote in the VCR or DVD mode RECORD button Starts VCR recording if you ve programmed the remote to operate your VCR and you put the remote in VCR mode RESET Returns the TV s settings to default settings REVERSE button Rewinds a tape or disc if you ve programmed the remote to operate a VCR or DVD Player and you put ...

Page 20: ...here are 20 sets of codes If the component you want to operate doesn t turn off automatically after 5 seconds press PLAY again the red light starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off Note If the component doesn t turn off after you ve pressed the PLAY button 20 times the component can t be programmed 4 Press REVE...

Page 21: ... Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to control your components To operate the component 1 Press the component button VCR1 VCR2 DVD AUX or SAT CABLE to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ON OFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Notes If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is p...

Page 22: ...6 2082 2083 2084 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2107 2115 2120 2125 Radioshack Realistic 2002 2011 2013 2014 2021 2022 2023 2026 2029 2049 2050 2096 2131 Radix 2014 Randex 2014 Ricoh 2128 Runco 2104 Samsung 2005 2013 2015 2033 2053 2112 Sanky 2131 2104 Sansui 2010 2092 2111 2123 Sanyo 2011 2013 2023 Scott 2012 2015 2025 2032 2035 2038 2065 2093 2116 Sears 2011 2014 2021 2023 2048 2049 2050 205...

Page 23: ...ures Chapter Overview PIP Picture In Picture Parental Controls and V Chip Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment Again 21 Graphics used within this publication are for representation only F27TF12 03 Features 7 19 01 3 38 PM 21 ...

Page 24: ... button to make the PIP window appear on the screen Press PIP again to remove the window Right arrow button Moves the PIP window to different areas of the screen Press and hold or just press CH CTRL channel control Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture To determine whether the remote control is the PIP picture or the main picture look at the TV screen the chan...

Page 25: ...children to view You block and unblock programs by turning the V Chip feature on or off in the V CHIP BLOCK menu and using the password you create Be sure to remember your password By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you don t need to do anything How V Chip Works When the V Chip software is activated or turned on it reads a code that most b...

Page 26: ...ing to the age based rating of the MPAA The TV locks and unlocks the parental control settings using a password you select 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 1 Press MENU on the remote the main MENU appears 2 Press the up or down arrow until PARE...

Page 27: ...eality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children TV Y Age Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings TV Guidelines TV ...

Page 28: ...tton Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence TV Y All Children A G E T V Y T V Y 7 T V G B L O C K T V P G B L O C K T V 1 4 B L O C K T V M A B L O C K C O N T E N T R E T U R N t o m o v e c u r s o r t o s e t A G E T V Y T V Y 7 T V G T V P G T V 1 4 B L O C K T V M A B L O C K C O N T E N T R E T U R N t o m o v e c u r s...

Page 29: ...N T C O N T R O L P A R E N T C O N T R O L V C H I P B L O C K R E T U R N V C H I P B L O C K M P A A T V G U I D E L I N E S O P T I O N S E C R E T N o 1 2 3 4 S T A T U S O N R E T U R N t o m o v e c u r s o r O K t o s e t 5 Since DOWNLOAD is highlighted just press OK 6 Press the left or right arrow button to change the setting back and forth from OFF to ON Note If you watch a channel that ...

Page 30: ... D T V 7 M A I N P I C T U R E F V P I P S C R E E N I S D I S A B L E D 1 2 S U B 2 5 M E N U t o d e a c t i v a t e V C H I P C H 0 9 t o e x i t A I R I N P U T S E C R E T N o 0 9 t o e n t e r S E C R E T N o M A I N M E N U T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L P A R E N T C O N T R O L V C H I P B L...

Page 31: ...u The COMPONENT ADJUST Menu The AUDIO ADJUST Menu The LANGUAGE Menu The CLOSED CAPTION Menu The LANGUAGE Menu The ENERGY SAVE Menu Some of the SET UP Menu items Graphics contained within this publication are for representational purposes 29 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment Again F27TF12 04 Menu 7 19 01 3 38 PM 29 ...

Page 32: ...e the circle moves to indicate the item is highlighted To select an item or activate a choice press the OK button Tip Feel free to explore the menu system The up and down arrow buttons on the remote move the white circle to indicate that you ve highlighted an item The OK button is used to select a choice you ve highlighted To exit the menu system press MENU t o m o v e c u r s o r O K t o s e t M ...

Page 33: ...TV will automatically turn off after the amount of time you have selected To cancel the SLEEP TIMER follow the steps described but press the left or right arrow button on the remote until REMAIN appears You can also cancel the sleep timer by turning the TV off manually T I M E R S L E E P T I M E R O N T I M E R C L O C K S E T R E T U R N t o m o v e c u r s o r O K t o s e t T I M E R S L E E P ...

Page 34: ... changed to the presets used at the factory COMPONENT ADJUST Menu Component video has better color resolution purity and resolution than the other video inputs This feature is most evident with newer digital video equipment such as DVD Players Note The COMPONENT ADJ menu is only available when you re playing video from the video connected to the TV s COMPONENT IN jacks The items in the COMPONENT A...

Page 35: ...iption follows MTS Multichannel TV Sound This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound EQUISOUND This function keeps the volume level constant during program changes and commercial breaks A U D I O A D J U S T M T S E Q U I S O U N D S P E A K E R B A S S T R E B L E A U D I O A D J U S T M T S E Q U I S O U N D B A S S T R E B L E B A L A N C E R E S E T R E T U R N t o m o v e c ...

Page 36: ...ay become dark and blank If you select DATA press the left or right button to select CH1 or CH2 4 Press MENU to exit PARENT CONTROL go to Chapter 3 LANGUAGE Menu The language of the on screen menus is set to English If you want your TV VCR s menus to appear in Spanish or French follow these steps 1 Press MENU on the remote the MAIN MENU appears 2 Press the up or down arrow button to highlight LANG...

Page 37: ...he auto tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR or DVD Player etc When you set up auto tuning in the Universal Plus menu you don t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3 for example when you want to watch the tape that s in your VCR To set up the UNIVERSAL PLUS menu 1 Since UNIVERSAL PLUS is the fir...

Page 38: ...T I M E R V I D E O A D J U S T C O M P O N E N T A D J A U D I O A D J U S T C L O S E D C A P T I O N P A R E N T C O N T R O L L A N G U A G E E N E R G Y S A V E S E T U P CABLE If you change the type of signal you use to get programming i e you hook up cable and you used to rely on off air signals to get programming you ll need to change the setting in this menu 1 Press the up or down arrow t...

Page 39: ...ing Care and Cleaning Front Panel Back Panel TV s Video Input Channel Limited Warranty Accessories Index 37 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment Again Graphics used within this publication are for representation only F27TF12 05 Other 7 19 01 3 39 PM 37 ...

Page 40: ...o to page 31 for instructions The TV turned on with the on timer It will automatically turn off after two hours if no other control is used Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low TV turns on unexpectedly On timer alarm might have b...

Page 41: ...d captioning The Remote Control Doesn t Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV VCR etc that you re trying to operate Maybe the remote isn t in TV mode press the TV button Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote...

Page 42: ...T appears on the screen ANT CABLE Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when the TV is attached with an RF coaxial cable Front Panel listed alphabetically If you misplace your remote control you can use the buttons on the front of your TV to operate the TV There are also a set of audio video jacks on the front of the TV that are convenient for connecting a camcorder or video game ...

Page 43: ...orized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your TV to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice ...

Page 44: ...CT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law ...

Page 45: ...elect COMPONENT for the COMPONENT IN input jacks on the back of the TV TV Button VCR Button INPUT Button Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take ca...

Page 46: ...Additional Information 44 Chapter 5 This page intentionally left blank F27TF12 05 Other 7 19 01 3 39 PM 44 ...

Page 47: ... Splitter VH47 3 95 Antenna Mixer not shown 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK76TSL1 254494 49 95 Audio Video Adapter not shown 228449 4 45 Accessory Order Form Detach Here VH81 3 ft VH82 6 ft VH89 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on Cable...

Page 48: ...n MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change A complete and correct order will save you days of wait...

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Page 50: ...RWARD button 16 Front panel controls 40 I INFO button 16 Initial setup 13 INPUT button 17 43 L Language select 13 Light button 16 Limited Warranty 41 M Main MENU 14 24 25 27 28 30 MENU button 14 17 24 25 27 28 30 34 35 36 Menu system 30 MPAA menu 23 24 MUTE button 17 N New rating system 23 27 Number buttons 16 O OK button 13 34 ON TIMER feature 31 ON OFF button 17 P Parental controls 23 Password 2...

Page 51: ...atings 25 chart for content themes 26 chart for MPAA ratings 24 download new rating system 23 27 secret number 27 set MPAA rating limits 24 set TV GUIDELINES rating limits 25 turning on and off 28 V CHIP BLOCK menu 23 VCR code list 20 connecting 8 9 11 VIDEO ADJUST menu 32 VIDEO IN jack 11 Video input channel 43 VOL buttons 17 40 W Warranty 41 F27TF12 05 Other 7 19 01 3 39 PM 49 ...

Page 52: ...o the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Malaysia TOCOM 15775930 THOMSON Visit the RCA website at www rca com F27TF12 05 Other 7 19 01 3 39 PM 50 ...

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