User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Find Inside: • Connecting. ............. page 6 • Remote Control. ..... page 13 • Features.................... page 23 • KidPass..................... page 28 • Menus....................... page 31 • FAQs.......................... page 38 • Troubleshooting...... page 39 Model 27F522T is pictured here. www.rca.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. A. B. C. D. Read these instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Table of Contents Introduction Here are a few of the special features of your new Color Television. Safety/precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Automatic Channel Programming: Quick and easy selection of available stations.
Basic Cable TV Connection The Cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75 ohm ) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy. If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75 ohm coaxial cable, using the following steps: Connect the Cable TV signal to the 75 ohm ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. Screw it down tight. Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 12.
Basic Antenna Connection A combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 AND UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since you will connect the antenna to the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you are ready to connect it to the TV. Go to the next step. If your antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter (not supplied with your TV).
Basic TV + VCR Connection The basic component (VCR, DVD player etc.) to TV connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your component’s instruction manual. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the Audio output jacks on the VCR (or other component). Match the cable color to the jack color.
TV + VCR + DVD Connection The TV/VCR/DVD connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your component’s instruction manual. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player. Match the cable color to the jack color. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV.
Explanation of Jacks This page describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. TV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or VCR. (ANTENNA INPUT) The connections below let you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player or laserdisc player. Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three video grade cables for the connection.
Description of Buttons on the TV SENSOR Receives infra-red signals from the remote. If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. POWER Turns the TV on and off. Lights to show TV is on. TV/VIDEO (INPUT) Models 27F522T, 20F542T Only Choose between TV programming and the AV input. STANDBY (LED INDICATOR) Models 27F522T, 20F542T Only Lights to show AC power is available. MENU Brings up the Main menu.
Remote Control When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV. Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV. CALENDAR Press to display or close the calendar. CAPS Press to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters. Details are on page 34. CHANNEL +/- Buttons Press to select memorized TV channels. In the menu system, acts like the up arrow button and adjusts menu controls. CC (C.Mute) Press to turn on/off C.Mute function directly.
Language You can set the TV’s on-screen menu to English, French or Spanish. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Language is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select English, Francais (French), or Espanol (Spanish). Preferences Language English CC C.Mute Par.
TV/Cable TV (CATV) It is important for the TV to know what type of signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna you are using. Choose your signal (Antenna or Cable): Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV. Choose CATV if you have Cable TV service. (See page 4 for connection details.
Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) You can set your TV to receive local TV channels (from an antenna) or Cable TV channels (when you have Cable TV service). Then, use Auto Search to set up channels that are available for you. This makes it easy for you to select only the available TV stations when you press CH+ or CH-. Before you start Auto Search, make the Antenna or Cable TV connection described on pages 4 and 5. In the menu select TV or Cable (CATV) as described on page 12.
Manual Channel Tuning Manual Channel Tuning allows you to search for channels that may have been missed during the Auto Search process. For example, if you are looking for a channel between 60 and 70, start the search at channel 60 and go up. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. TV/CATV is highlighted.
Favorite Channel Setting You can store five channels you prefer into the Favorite List and recall these channels easily by pressing the FAV button on the remote control. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Favorite List. Setup Press OK to display features of Favorite List.
Adding or Erasing Channels You can add or erase channels from the list in the TV memory. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup. Press OK to enter the Setup submenu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever you have). Details are on page 12. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Channel.
Picture Adjustments To adjust your TV picture, select a channel and follow the steps below: Main Menu Press MENU to see the main menu. Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Picture is highlighted. Press OK to enter the Picture submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight your choice: Color, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Tint, Blue Back (background), or C.Warmth (color temperature.) Picture Color Brightness Contrast Sharpness Tint Blue Back C.
Preset Picture Mode This function enables you to choose preset video settings for different types of programs and viewing conditions. Most picture settings are preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV Brightness, Color, Contrast and Sharpness. Personal Press PRESETS on the remote control. The current preset picture setting will appear on the screen. Normal Press PRESETS repeatedly to select Personal, Normal, Bright or Theater.
Clock Follow these steps to set the clock. Main Menu Press MENU to see the main menu. Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time. Press OK to enter the Time submenu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Clock. Press VOL+ or VOL- to change the time in minutes. Press and hold the VOL+ or VOL- to change the time quickly in 10 minute increments; press OK. The highlight moves to the hour position.
On-Timer To turn on the TV to a specific channel at a specific time, use the On-Timer. Before you begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on page 19. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. CH+ or CH- to highlight Time. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Time submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight TV/CATV. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or CATV, depending on whether you have Cable TV service or not.
Off-Timer To turn off the TV at a specific time every day, use the Off-Timer. Before you begin, you must set the clock to the correct time. Details are on page 19. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Time. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Time submenu. Time Off time is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Once, Daily or Off.
Closed Caption Closed captioning (CC) lets you read the voice content of TV programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, on-screen text boxes will show dialog, conversation, and activity during TV programming. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Preferences Press OK to enter the Preference submenu. Language English CC Off Par.
Sleep Timer Turns off the TV within an amount of time you specify (10-120 minutes from the current time). Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer from 120 to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements. Sleep: Off After setting the sleep timer, Press SLEEP once to display the remaining time. Sleep: 120min. To cancel the sleep timer, Press SLEEP until “Off” appears. Within 1 minute of the time set a clock icon will flash to remind you that the TV will turn itself off soon. Sleep: 110min. Sleep: 10min.
Understanding Parental Lock Parental Lock processes program content advisories from broadcasters. Parental Lock can respond to the content advisories and block objectionable content (offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.) This is a great feature to censor the type of programming children watch. Parental Lock offers various blocking options from which to choose: MASTER ENABLE: This is the “master switch” for Parental Lock. When ON, all blocking/censoring you have set is enabled.
Changing Your Password Over the next few pages, you will learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First, set your password. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Preference submenu. Preferences Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par. (Parental) Control. Language English CC Off Par. Control Press OK.
Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings There are two types of ratings for Parental Lock. One is based on movie industry ratings. The other is based on TV industry ratings. Both can be used to censor programming. Let first look at the MPAA Rating options of Parental Lock. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu.
Blocking Programming with TV Ratings Some program ratings are based on TV industry ratings as described below. MPAA rating TV parental guidelines Block unrated off Block No Rating off Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Master Enable Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. off MPAA rating TV parental guidelines Block unrated off Block No Rating off Master Enable off Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par. (Parental) Control.
Parental Lock Blocking Options After setting your password, Parental Lock also offers these special blocking options. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par. (Parental) Control. Preferences Language English CC Off Par. Control Press OK to display the password screen.
Child Lock Child Lock allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight FPA (Front Panel) Lock. Preferences Language English CC Off Par. Control FPA Lock Off Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn on or off FPA Lock.
Sound Mode Selection You can preset sound mode that best suits your current programming among Personal, Theater, Concert and Speech. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu. Sound Volume 50 Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance ±00 Surround Off Sound Mode Speech Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound Mode. Sound Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Personal, Theater, Concert, or Speech.
Sound Adjustments You can adjust the low frequency (Bass) or high frequency (Treble). You can also adjust the Balance to increase the volume of the left and right sound channels. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Volume, Bass, Treble or Balance.
Surround When stereo signals are available, this function enhances the stereo spatial effect. Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Surround. Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn this option on or off.
Stereo and Second Audio Program Multi-channel Sound (MTS) broadcasts enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also provides an extra channel called the Second Audio Program (SAP), which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language or for other purposes. CATV 6 MONO OR CATV 22 MONO STEREO SAP Press MTS on the remote control to select STEREO, MONO, or SAP. All the options will be available only when the current TV channel is broadcasting that option.
Notebook This feature enables you to store personal messages and can be used as a reminder. Press NOTEPAD to display the notebook screen. Press CAPS repeatedly to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters. Use number buttons to enter letters, numbers, or some special symbols. Press DEL(ETE) to delete the unwanted text. Press INS(ERT) to select INS(ERT) or OVR(overwrite) on the screen, then use number buttons to insert or overwrite the letter or number in the text.
Calendar Calendar enables you to look up the date easily. Press CALENDAR to display the calendar. Press VOL+ or VOL- to display a previous or future month, e.g. MAY. Press CH+ or CH- to display a previous or future year, e.g. 2004. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control. • The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 29 for more information.
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’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder.
How you get service: • • • • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center.
FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
