RCA 27F524T User manual

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User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Model 27F524T is pictured here.
Find Inside:
•Connecting .............. page 5
• Remote Control ...... page 15
• KidPass..................... page 23
• Favorite Channel .... page 31
•FAQs ......................... page 35
•Troubleshooting ..... page 36

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
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.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for
extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos,
phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. may cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of
adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV.
Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer
Electronics product can also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product 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. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. _________________ Serial No. _____________________Purchase Date:________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:__________________________________________________________________________
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Important Information
“Changing Entertainment. Again.” is
a trademark of THOMSON used under
license to TTE CORPORATION.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance;
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
international global safety standards for tilt and stability proper ties of
its cabinet design.
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive
pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately
overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could
unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
and/or personal injury.
18. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
20. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
21. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
22. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section
54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electrical Code
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Important Information

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4
Protect Against Power Surges....................................................................................4
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference.............................................4
Use Indirect Light........................................................................................................4
Get the Picture ..................................................................................................................5
Receiving Cable Channels .......................................................................................... 5
What You Need...........................................................................................................5
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 5
Receiving Channels with an Antenna........................................................................6
What You Need...........................................................................................................6
What You Need to Know ........................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................7
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection .........................................................................7
Using the Side Jacks.......................................................................................................... 9
Plug in the TV and Turn It On......................................................................................... 10
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................10
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ...............................................10
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 11
Choose the Menu Language.................................................................................... 11
Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................11
What to Expect................................................................................................................ 12
Watching TV.............................................................................................................. 12
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................13
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 14
Front Buttons ............................................................................................................ 14
Remote Buttons .............................................................................................................. 15
Using the INPUT Button.................................................................................................. 16
Using the PRESETS Button.............................................................................................. 16
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner............................................................................................................... 17
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................18
How V-Chip Works....................................................................................................18
Activate Parental Control ............................................................................................... 18
Resetting the Password ............................................................................................ 18
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits.......................................................................... 19
The V-Chip Rating Screen......................................................................................... 19
Blocking Age-Based Ratings ....................................................................................19
Blocking Specific Content Themes...........................................................................20
Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings........................................................................ 21
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings ...............................................................22
V-Chip Exempt Program Block .................................................................................22
Activate KidPass........................................................................................................ 23
Block Channel ........................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel Lock ....................................................................................................... 24
Change Password...................................................................................................... 24
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................... 25
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................... 27
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 28
Parental Control Menu .................................................................................................. 32
Time Menu....................................................................................................................... 33
Notepad Menu ................................................................................................................ 34
Chapter 4: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).............................................................................. 35
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 36
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................................. 38
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................38
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ........................................................................ 39
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 40
Care and Cleaning........................................................................................................... 42
FCC Information .............................................................................................................. 42

4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connectalldevicesbeforeyoupluganyof theirpowercordsintothewalloutlet.
• Turnoff theTVand/ordevicebeforeyouconnectordisconnectanycables.
• UsingasurgeprotectorcanhelppreventdamagetoyourTVfromelectricalpowersurges.In
caseof lightning,unplugyourTV.
• Makesureallantennasandcablesareproperlygrounded.RefertotheImportantSafety
Instructionspackedseparately.
Protect Devices from Overheating
• Don’tblockventilationholesonanyof thedevices.Arrangethedevicessothataircan
circulatefreely.
• Don’tstackdevices.
• If youplacedevicesinastand,makesureyouallowadequateventilation.
• If youconnectanaudioreceiveroramplier,placeitonthetopshelf sotheheatedairfrom
itwon’towaroundotherdevices.PositionCablesProperlytoAvoidAudioInterference
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Inserteachcablermlyintothedesignatedjack.
• If youplacedevicesabovetheTV,routeallcablesdownthesideof thebackof theTV
insteadof straightdownthemiddle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cables.
Use Indirect Light
Don’tplacetheTVwheresunlightorroomlightingwillbedirectedtowardthescreen.Usesoft
orindirectlighting.
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Get the Picture
Therstpartof connectingyourTVistogetthepicture,alsoknownasasignal.Theback
panelof yourTVallowsyoutoreceiveanaloganddigitalchannelsbyusingtheANTENNA/
CABLEINPUT.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
What You Need to Know
• ThistelevisionisequippedwithaQAM(QuadratureAmplitudeModulation)tunerthat
enablesreceptionof unscrambleddigitalcablecontent.Checkwithyourcableprovider
forinformationaboutcontentavailabilityinyourarea.YourTValsoreceivesanalogcable
TVchannels.
• TheAuto Channel SearchscreenintheSetupmenusearchesforbothanaloganddigital
channels.ChooseCable asyoursourcetype.Tocompleteachannelsearchnow,goto
page11.
• Whenyouarereadytowatchdigitalchannels,makesureyouaretunedtoadigital
channel.Digitalstationstypicallyhaveadashintheirchannelnumberbecausetheycan
containsubchannels,forexample,8-3.
 Whenyouarereadytowatchananalogchannel,makesureyouaretunedtoan
analogchannel.Analogstationscontainnomorethanthreedigits.Refertopage11for
informationonanaloganddigitalchannels.
Whenusingtheinputdescribedabove,presstheANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)buttonontheremotetotogglebetweendigitalandanalog
channels.Refertopage11.
Note: Another way to see if you’re tuned to a digital or analog
channel is to press the INFO button. This brings up the Channel
Banner screen, discussed on page 17.
Receiving Cable Channels
Coaxial cable
What You Need
Coaxialcablefromacableoutlet.Plugthecoaxialcableintothe
ANTENNA/CABLEINPUTtoreceiveyouranaloganddigitalcable
channels.
ANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)
button
INFO
button
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Connections & Setup

What You Need to Know
• Visitwww.antennaweb.orgtogethelpdecidingwhattypeof antennatousetoreceive
theoff-airlocaldigitalchannelsavailabletoyou.Byenteringwhereyoulive,thismapping
programtellsyouwhatlocalanaloganddigitalstationsareavailableusingacertain
antenna.
• WhenyougettotheAuto Channel Search screenintheSetupmenu,chooseAntenna
asyoursourcetype.TheTVseachesforbothanaloganddigitalchannels.Tocompletea
channelsearchnow,gotopage11.
• Whenyouarereadytowatchdigitalchannels,makesureyouaretunedtoadigital
channel.Digitalstationstypicallyhaveadashinthembecausetheymaycontain
subchannels,forexample,8-3.
 Whenyouarereadytowatchananalogchannel,makesureyouaretunedtoan
analogchannel.Analogstationscontainnomorethanthreedigits.Refertopage11for
informationonanaloganddigitalstations.
Whenusingtheinputdescribedabove,usetheANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)buttonontheremotetotogglebetweenthedigitaland
analogchannels.Refertopage11.
Note: Another way to see if you’re tuned to a digital or
analog channel is to press the INFO button. This brings up the
Channel Banner screen, discussed on page 17.
or
Receiving Channels with an Antenna
Indoor
Antenna
What You Need
Antenna(“rabbitears”)oroutdoorantennawithacoaxialcable.
Plugtheantennaorcoaxialcablefromthewalloutletintothe
ANTENNA/CABLEINPUTtoreceivefreeoff-airlocalanalogand
digitalchannels(whereavailable).
Outdoor
Antenna
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
ANTENNA
(DIG•ANA)
button
INFO
button
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Choose Your Connection
ThereareseveralwaystoconnectyourTV,dependingonthedevicesyouwanttoconnect
andthequalityof thesignalyouwanttoachieve.Connectionswillvaryaccordingtothe
typesof outputjacksthedevicesyouwanttoconnectcanaccommodate.
Back of TV
Go to page 5 for
instructions on
getting a signal.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
INPUT
L R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT
(CVID)INPUT
COMPOSITE
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
(CVID)INPUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
DVD player
2
3
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
IMPORTANT - If you aren’t receiving a picture with this connection, the problem might
be with your DVD player. If the DVD player is “progressive scan” DVD player, you need
to change the setting from progressive to interlace. The procedure for changing this on a
DVD player varies. Look for a button on the front of the DVD player (it might be called
resolution or display), or see if there is a switch on the back (it might be labeled “int/prog”
or something similar), or the item might be in the menu system of the DVD player. Consult
your DVD player owner’s manual for instructions.
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Connections & Setup

Connecting the Device
ThisconnectionallowsyoutoconnectadevicethathasYPbPr(componentvideo)
jacks,forexample,aDVDplayer.
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right
audio; white= left audio
• To review other
connections, go to the next
page.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 11 to complete the
Initial Setup.
• If you want more details of
the jacks on your TV, go to
page 13.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
INPUT
button
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
 ConnectthreevideocablesorspecialYPbPrcablestotheYPbPrjacksonthe
backof theTVandtotheYPbProutputsontheDVDplayer.YPbPrcablesare
coloredgreen,blueandred.JustmatchthecolorsonthecablestotheYPbPr
jacks.
3. Connect your audio cables.
 Connecttheaudio(whiteandred)cablestotheAUDIORandL(COMPOSITE
INPUT)jacksonthebackof theTVandtotheaudiooutputjacksontheDVD
player.Justmatchthecolors.
Important - When using the Component video input (Y Pb Pr) jacks, use only
the Audio R/L jacks from the COMPOSITE INPUT for this connection.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Thedeviceinthisexample,aDVDplayer,isconnectedtotheTV’sYPbPrjacks.To
viewtheDVDplayer:
1. TurnontheTVandtheDVDplayer.
2. PresstheINPUTbuttonontheremotecontroltotogglethroughtheVideoInput
ChannelsuntilyouseeCVID displayedinthechannelbanner.
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Using the Side Jacks
Audio/Video
Connecting the Device
Thisconnectionallowsyoutoconnectadevice,suchasavideogameconsole,thathasAudio/
Videojacks.Refertotheillustrationbelowwhichusesaudioandvideocables.
Using the example of a video game console:
1. Connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5.
2. Connect your video cable.
 Videocablesareusuallyyellow.ConnecttheVideocabletotheVideojackonthesideof 
theTVandthejackonthevideogameconsole.
3. Connect your audio cables.
 Connecttheaudio(whiteandred)cablestotheRandLAudiojacksonthesideof theTV
andtotheaudiooutputjacksonthevideogameconsole.Justmatchthecolors.
4. (Optional) For models with an S-Video jack, you can use either the Video or the
S-Video connection. You cannot connect both at the same time because they share
the audio jacks.S-VideocablestintoaspecialshapedjackwhichislabeledS-Video.
ConnecttheS-Videocabletothejackonthesideof theTVandthejackonthevideogame
console.Connecttheaudiocables.
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
Side of TV
23
Video Game Console
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Thedeviceinthisexample,avideogameconsole,isconnectedtotheTV’svideoand
audiojackslocatedonthesideof theTV.Toviewthevideogameconsole:
1. TurnontheTVandthevideogameconsole.
2. PresstheINPUTbuttonontheremotecontroltotogglethroughtheVideoInput
ChannelsuntilFRNT isdisplayedinthechannelbanner.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
INPUT
button
Note: This front/side
panel graphic is for
representation only.
Your TV’s jacks might be
different.
If necessary,
connect antenna
or cable to get a
picture. Go to page
5 for instructions.
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DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
OK button
Arrow
buttons
Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Initial Setup
Thetechnicaltermis“Navigation”-howyoumovethroughthe
on-screenmenus.Themethodisthesamethroughoutthemenu
screens:highlightyourchoiceandselectit.
Tohighlightamenuitem,pressthearrowbuttonsontheremoteto
highlightoneof theitemslistedonthescreen.Usetheupordown
arrowbuttontomoveupordown.Usetherightorleftarrowbutton
tomoverightorleft.
Toselecttheitemthatyou’vehighlighted,pressOK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter or a
different color).
Plug in the TV and Turn It On
Plugtheendof thepowercordintoagroundedwalloutlet.Inserttheplugcompletelyinto
theoutlet.PressON•OFFontheremote,orpressPOWERontheTV’sfrontpanel.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Removethebatterycompartmentcoverfromthebackof theremotebypushingdown
andslidingoff thecover.
• Insert2fresh“AA”batteries.Makesurethepolarities(+and-)arealignedcorrectlytothe
diagraminsidethebatterycompartment.
• Replacethecover.
Note: If you won’t need to use your remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage due to possible leakage.
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Go Back
Auto Ch. Search tu ...
List & Labels ...
Closed Caption ...
Favorite CH ...
Language English...
Auto. format 4:3
SETUP
Go Back
Auto Ch. Search ...
List & Labels ...
Closed Caption ...
Favorite CH ...
Language tu English...
Auto. format 4:3
SETUP
Complete the Initial Setup
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHistherstmenuyoushouldseewhenyouturnon
theTV.(ItislocatedfromthispathMain Menu/Setup/Auto Channel Search).
ItallowstheTVtosearchforallchannelsviewablethroughyourdigitaland
analogconnections.Thisissometimescalledautoprogramming.
1. FromtheAutoChannelSearchmenupresstherightarrowbuttontochoose
theSignal Type(Antenna or Cable).ThedefaultisCable.
2. WiththeSignal Typechosen,pressthedownarrowbuttontoselectStart
andpressOK.AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHrunsasitndsalltheavailable
channels.(Thisstepcantakesometime,dependingonyourcontent
provider).
3. Oncethesearchiscomplete,youcanbeginwatchingTV.Forinformation
oncustomizingyourchannelsormenuoptions,gotoChapter3.
Note: After you complete the Auto Channel Search you may see an
additional screen.“Time stored in the TV may be incorrect after a
loss of power. Please check the time in the Time menu” may appear,
reminding you that the time setting is incorrect. Go to page 33 for more
information.
Choose the Menu Language
Tosetthelanguage,usethearrowbuttonstohighlightLanguage.Thedefault
languageisEnglish.Tochooseanotherlanguage,presstherightarrowbutton
ontheremote,choosethelanguageandpressOK.
Continues on next page...
Tuning to a Channel
AnalogstationnumbersdisplayonyourTVinarectangleasyouenterthenumbers.Youcan
enterdigitstoaccessachannel.Intheexamplebelow,youcanenter12or012togetthe
samechannel.Toenteraone-digitchannel,suchaschannel8,justpress8.Afterenteringthe
channel,pressOK.TheCLEARbuttonontheremoteclearsallentries.
Digitalchannelscanhavebothprimarychannels(liketheanalogchannelnumber)and
subchannels.Digitalstationnumbersdisplayinalargerrectanglethatcancontainuptoeight
numbers.Numberstotheleftof the-(dash)arethemainchannelnumber;numberstothe
rightarethesubchannelnumbersforstationsthatbroadcastmorethanonesignal.
Intheexampletotheleft,press“1”,press“2”(although012isshownintheexample,
pressing“0”isn’trequired)andthenpresstherightarrowbuttontomovetothesubchannel.
Press“1”andthen“OK.”TheTVtunestochannel12-1.If channel12isbroadcasting
subchannelsignals,youwouldenternumbersthatwouldaccesstheothersignals.(Example:
12-1,12-2,12-3).If theselectiontimesout,youmuststartover.Onceyou’vemadeallentries,
pressOK.TheCLEARbuttonontheremoteclearsallentries.
Note: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear,
both when you first turn on the digital signals and when you change channels. This is
normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune.
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Go Back
Signal Type tu Cable...
Start ...
Search Percent 0
Analog Channels 0
Digital Channels 0
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_12
Analog channel
example entry
012-1_ _
Digital channel
example entry

Tuning to a Channel (continued)
Somechannelsmighthavebeenfoundduringthechannelsearchthatareunavailableto
viewandyoumightwanttogetridof thesesotheydon’tappearasyouchangechannels.
TodothisgotoMainMenu/SetupMenu/List&Labels.Notethatremovingchannelsfrom
yourchannellistmaybetimeconsuming,soyoumightwanttodoitlater.Gotopage28for
detailsoneditingyourchannellist.
What to Expect
Watching TV
• Remember:If youhaveananalogsignalconnectedtoyourANTENNA/CABLEINPUT,
thenyou’llviewanalogchannels.(TheANTENNAbuttonontheremotetogglesanalog
anddigitalchannels).Analogchannelsaresentina4:3format.Youcanpresstheleft
arrow/ZOOM–andrightarrow/ZOOM+buttonsontheremotetochoosedifferentscreen
formats(4:3,16:9orstretch).Thisisalsoknownastheaspectratio.Gotopage32for
examplesof screenformats.
• Remember:If youhaveadigitalsignalconnectedtoyourANTENNA/CABLEINPUT,then
you’llviewdigitalchannels.(TheANTENNAbuttonontheremotetogglesanalogand
digitalchannels).Mostdigitalchannelsaresentina16:9format;itdependsonhowthe
stationisformattingthevideo.If so,you’llseegrayorblackbarsatthetopandbottom
of thescreen.Youcanpresstheleftarrow/ZOOM–andrightarrow/ZOOM+buttonsto
choosedifferentscreenformats(4:3,16:9orstretch).Thisisalsoknownastheaspect
ratio.
Note: Digital stations in native 4:3 format (you’ll see black or gray bars on the sides
of the picture sent as part of the signal from the broadcaster) might not have this
function.
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Explanation of Jacks
Thissectiondescribesthejacksyoucanusetomakeconnections.Thereareseveral
combinationsavailabletoconnectdevicestoyourTV.
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Connecteitherantennaorcableviacoaxial(RF)cabletoreceive
analoganddigitalchannelsthroughyourcableprovider.Receiveoff-airanaloganddigital
channelsviaanantenna.Refertopage5formoredetails.
COMPOSITE
(VID)INPUT
COMPONENT
(CVID)INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
INPUT
L R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
COMPONENT
(CVID)INPUT
COMPOSITE
(VID)INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
(CVID)INPUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
DIGITAL/
ANALOG
COMPOSITE INPUT ConnectdevicesthathaveAudio/Video(composite)outputssuchas
VCRs,DVDplayers,satellitereceivers,cableboxes,camcordersandvideogameconsoles.Use
audiocablestoconnecttheleftandrightaudiojacksforsound.
• VIDEO Providescompositevideoconnection.Thevideoconnectorisusuallyyellow.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusuallywhite.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusuallyred.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,usetheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntilVID
appears.
- OR -
COMPONENT INPUT Connectdevicesthathavecomponent(YPbPr)outputssuchas
VCRs,DVDplayers,DVD-PVRs,DVDrecorders,satellitereceiversandcableboxes.This
connectionprovidesoptimumpicturequalitybecausethevideoisseparatedintothreesignals.
TheAUDIOLandRjacksaresharedwiththeCOMPOSITEINPUTconnectionforsound.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntil
CVIDappears.
Refertopage7foradetailedexplanationof howtoconnectYPbPrcablestoyourTV.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusuallywhite.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusuallyred.
Remember: You can use the Component connection or the Composite connection but
not both at the same time. They share the same AUDIO R/L input jacks.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT (Models 24F524T, 27F524T, 27F534T, 32V434T and 32V524T
only) ConnectyourTVtoexternaldeviceswithinputs,suchasVCRs,digitalrecordersor
secondarymonitors.Audio/videocablesareusedforthisconnection.
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FRONT (INPUT) Thesejacksarelocatedonthesideof theTV.Connectdevicesthat
havecompositeoutputssuchasVCRs,DVDplayers,satellitereceivers,cableboxes,
videogameconsolesandcamcorders.
• VIDEO Providescompositevideoconnection.Thevideoconnectorisusually
yellow.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusually
white.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusually
red.
S-VIDEO ConnectexternaldevicesthathaveS-VideooutputssuchasVCRs,DVD
players,satellitereceiversandcableboxes.Connecttheleftandrightaudiojacks
locatedonthesideof theTVforsound.Refertopage9foradetailedexplanationof 
howtoconnectS-VideocablestoyourTV.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,usetheINPUTbuttononyourremote
untilFRNTappears.If yourmodelhasanS-Videojack,SFRNTappears.
Remember: If your model has a Video and S-Video jack (second graphic),
choose either the Video (composite) or S-Video connection. You cannot use both
because they share the same AUDIO R/L input jacks.
The Front of Your TV
Youcanusethebuttonsandjacksonthefrontof yourTVtomakeadditionalconnections.
L AUDIO R
VIDEO
L AUDIO R S-VIDEO VIDEO
-OR-
Front Buttons
Usethebuttonsonthefrontof yourTVtooperatemanyof theTV’sfeatures.
POWER TurnstheTVonandoff.
SENSOR Receivesinfraredsignalsfromtheremote.
TV/VIDEO (INPUT)Model 27V414T only ChoosebetweenTVprogrammingandthe
availableVideoInputChannels.ActsliketheINPUTbuttonontheremote.
MENU BringsuptheMAIN MENU.Alsogoesbackonemenuinthemenusystem.
VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increasesthevolume.Inthemenusystem,actsliketheleft/right
arrowbuttonontheremotecontrolandadjustsmenucontrols.
CHANNEL -/+ Scansupanddownthroughthecurrentchannellist.Inthemenusystem,acts
likethedown/uparrowbuttonontheremotecontrol.Usetohighlightitems.
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Note: If you need to
replace your remote, call
1-800-338-0376. A
shipping and handling
fee will be charged
upon ordering, and the
appropriate sales tax. Have
your Visa, MasterCard or
Discover Card ready.
Your remote part number
is R130C1.
Continues on next page...
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Connections & Setup
Remote Buttons
ANTENNA, DIG•ANA Tunestodigitalandanalogchannels.Refertopage5
forafulldescription.
Arrow buttons ( , , , ) UsetohighlightdifferentitemsintheTVmenu.
Therightandleftarrowsselecthighlighteditems.
(0-9) Number buttons Enterchannelnumbers(refertopage11),timesettings
(refertopage33),labels(refertopage28)andnotepadmessages(refertopage34).
CC Togglesclosedcaptioningonandoff whenclosed-captionmenuoptionis
turnedon.
CH + or CH – Scansupordownthroughalltheavailablestationsonanalog
and/ordigitalconnections.Pressoncetochangethechannelupordown;press
andholdtocontinuouslychangechannels.
CLEAR Removesanymenuordisplayfromthescreenandreturnsyouto
normalTVviewing.
FAV (Favorite) PresstobrowsethechannelsinyourFavorite List.Referto
page31formoreinformation.
GO BACK Returnstothepreviouschannelormenu.
INFO Bringsupthechannelbanner.Pressagaintoremove.Refertopage17
formoreinformation.
INPUT TogglesthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannels(VID, CVID, FRNT,
SFRNT andcurrentchannel).
MENU BringsuptheMAIN MENU system.
MUTE ReducestheTV’svolumetoitsminimumlevel.Pressagaintorestore
thevolume.
OK/CH LIST Wheninthemenusystem,selectshighlighteditems.
ON•OFF TurnstheTVonandoff.
PRESETS Presstosetcustompicturesettings.ChoosefromSoft, Natural,
Bright orPersonal.Alsoallowsthedefaultandcurrentlanguagetobesetfor
digitalchannels.Gotopage16formoreinformation.
SKIP Pressoncebeforechangingchannels;watchthescreenfortheSKIPbox
(
SKIP 00:30
)toappear.PresstheSKIPbuttonagain-30secondswillappear.
Enterthenewchannelnumber.TheTVwillchangetothenewchanneland
returntotheoriginalchannelin30seconds.Pressrepeatedlytoaddmoretime.
SLEEP Presstoactivate/deactivatethesleeptimer.TakesyoutotheSleep Timer
menu.Refertopage33.
SOUND Whenviewingananalogchannel,selectsoneof thevesound
settingswhenviewinganalogsignals(Standard, Music, Speech, Theatre or
Personal).Refertopage25formoreinformation.Whenadigitalchannel
isbeingviewed,displaysthedigitalaudiomode.Refertopage26formore
information.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ

VOL - or VOL + DecreasesorincreasestheTV’svolume.
ZOOM–, ZOOM+ DuringnormalTVviewing,changesthescreenformat(aspectratio).
Thezoomstatusappearsmomentarily.Refertopage32formoreinformationaboutdifferent
formats.
DIG•ANA
GUIDE
+•?
CH LIST
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
INPUT
button
PRESETS
button
Using the INPUT Button
UsetheINPUTbuttontoscrollthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannels
toviewdevicesyouhaveconnectedtotheTV.
1.MakesurethedeviceyouwanttoviewisturnedON.
2.PressINPUTtotunetoanavailableVideoInputChannelandview
thedevice.
3.Toreturntothepreviouschannel,continuepressingINPUT.
Using the PRESETS Button
Thefollowingitemsareavailablefordigitalchannelsonly:
Cur. Language (Current Digital Channel Audio Language) Pressthe
rightarrowbuttontochoosethedialoglanguageavailablefortheprogram
you’rewatching.If thelanguageyouchoosehereisnotbeingbroadcast
withaprogram,thentheTVwillplaythedefaultaudiofortheprogram
(usuallyEnglishintheU.S.).
Def. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press
therightarrowbuttontochoosethedialoglanguageavailableondigital
channels.If yourpreferredlanguageisbeingbroadcastwithaprogram,
theTVwillplayit.If not,thentheTVwillplaythedefaultaudioforthe
program(usuallyEnglishintheU.S.).Thedefaultdigitalaudiolanguage
optionsareEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese
andKorean.
Note: The selections above are also available in the SOUND menu.
Go to page 26 for more information.
Connections & Setup
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Chapter 2 17
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner
Thereareseveralitemsthatmightappearon-screenwhenyoupresstheINFO
buttonontheremote.ThisdisplayiscalledtheChannelBanner.Thefollowing
listdescribestheitemsontheChannelBannerscreen.
SAP DisplayedwhenthecurrentchannelisbroadcastingSAP(Second
AudioProgram)information.Refertopage25formoreinformation.
 (lock)or (unlock)forParentalControl(Refertopage18).
• ThelockiconisdisplayedwhenallParental Controlsettingsare
active.
• TheunlockiconisdisplayedwhenallParental Control settingsare
deactivated.
KidPass: 08:30 CorrespondstotheKidPassfunction(refertopage23).
Showstheamountof timeleftbeforetheTVswitchesoff.
CC DisplayedwhenClosedCaptioningisavailableonthecurrentchannel.
STEREO or (MONO)STEREOisdisplayedwhenthecurrentchannelis
broadcastinginstereo. MONO isdisplayedwhenthecurrentchannelis
broadcastinginmono.
Skip: 0:30 CorrespondstotheSKIPbutton.Showstheamountof timeleft
beforetheTVswitchesbacktothepreviouschannel.(Referto15).
07:18 am Displaysthecurrenttime.
X DisplayedwhenyouMUTEthesound.
The following Channel Banner display is available for analog signals
only:
11 CNN Displaysthecurrentchannelandlabelassignedtothechannel.
The following Channel Banner display is available for digital signals
only:
English Displaystheaudiolanguagefordigitalprogramming.Gotothe
Soundmenutochooseyourcurrentanddefaultlanguagesettings.Referto
page26formoreinformation.
11-2 Displaysthecurrentchannelbutdoesnotdisplaythechannellabel
thatyouenteredinthe Lists and Labelsscreen.
Digitalsignalscancontainthechannelnameandprogramdescription.If 
available,lookforthatinformationtobedisplayedbelowthecurrentchannel
number.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
SAP KidPass: 08:30 CC
STEREO Skip: 0:30 07:18am
11 CNN X
English KidPass: 08:30 CC
STEREO Skip: 0:30 07:18am
11-2 X
DTV Program
DTV Program Description
Channel Banner menu for an
analog channel.
Channel Banner menu for
a digital channel.
KidPass is a trademark of THOMSON used under license to TTE CORPORATION.

18 Chapter 2
Parental Controls and V-Chip
ThechoicesintheUSA V-CHIPmenuinvolvesoftwareinsideyourTV(referredtoasV-Chip)which
allowsyoutoblockTVprogramsandmoviesbasedonviolence,sexorothercontentyoumay
believechildrenshouldnotview.
Onceyoublockprograms,youcanunblockprogramsbyenteringapassword.
Bydefault,thesoftwareinsideyourTVisturned“off.”ForinstructionstoturnonV-Chip,referto
Activate Parental Control below.
How V-Chip Works
V-Chipreadstheprogram’sage-basedrating(TV-MA, TV-14,etc.)andcontentthemes(Violence (V),
Adult Language (L),etc.).If youhaveblockedtheratingand/orcontentthemesthattheprogram
contains,youwillreceivethemessage:This channel has not been approved for viewing. Change
channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control.
Broadcastersarenotrequiredtoprovidecontentthemes,soprogramsreceivedwithnocontent
themeswillonlybeblockedif youblocktheirage-basedrating.Youcanalsoblockoutprograms
thathavebeengivenaratingof NotRatedandprogramsthatareconsideredunrated.
TheTVage-basedratingsandcontentthemesyoucanblockareidentiedandexplainedindetail
inChapter4.
Thefollowingsectionsgiveyoumoredetailsabouthowtochangethestatusof TVprogramlimits.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Go Back
Lock
Settings ...
Change Passwrd
Parental Control is locked. A
password is now necessary
to change settings.
Activate Parental Control
Note: The PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the
Parental Control menu. Follow the on screen instructions to create your
PASSWORD using the number buttons on the remote. If you forget this
password, refer to the bottom of this page for instructions on how to
change the password.
Thisfeatureletsyouactivateanddeactivateparentalcontrolfeatures.
FromthePARENTAL CONTROLmenu,pressthedownarrowbuttontohighlight
Lock.
Presstherightorleftarrowbuttontoactivate(R)ordeactivate()PARENTAL
CONTROLfeatures.
Remember: If you do not activate Parental Control (by locking it), none
of Parental Control features will take effect.
Resetting the Password
If youforgetyourpassword,youcanresetit.Hereishowtodoit:
1. MakesuretheTVisoff.
2. SimultaneouslypressandholdVOL-ontheTV’sfrontpanelandCLEARon
theremoteforapproximately5seconds.
3. EnteranewpasswordthenexttimeyouaccessthePARENTAL CONTROL
menu.
Using the TV’s Features