RCA 27GT720TX2AX1 User manual

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Setup and Connections ......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ..................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect Your TV ................................................................. 4
TV Only ....................................................................................... 4
The Basic Connection ............................................................... 5
Advanced Connections ............................................................. 6
Step 3: Connect the IR Controller ................................................... 9
Step 4: Plug in the TV .................................................................... 10
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote ................................................ 10
Step 6: Turn On the TV .................................................................. 10
Step 7: Program the TV ................................................................. 10
Interactive Setup ................................................................. 11
Using Point and Select .................................................................. 12
Entering Setup ............................................................................... 12
Selecting a Language .................................................................... 13
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
The GUIDE Plus+ System .............................................................. 14
Setting Up the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................... 14
Setting the Time ............................................................................. 16
Setting the VCR1 Channel ............................................................. 17
Setting the VCR2 Channel ............................................................. 17
Setting the DVD Channel .............................................................. 18
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel ................................................... 19
Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 20
Using the Remote ............................................................... 21
Remote Buttons ............................................................................. 22
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 24
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Using the Menus ................................................................. 25
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................ 26
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 28
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 29
Screen Menu .................................................................................. 29
Using Closed Captioning ........................................................ 30
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 31
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 32
Other Menus .................................................................................. 32
Features and Controls ......................................................... 33
GUIDE Plus+ Menu ........................................................................ 34
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ................................................... 34
Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System ........................ 35
Downloading Data ................................................................... 35
The Different GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ........................... 36
Grid Guide ......................................................................... 37
Sort ..................................................................................... 38
Schedule ............................................................................ 39
Messages ........................................................................... 40
Editor .................................................................................. 41
Channel Marker .............................................................................. 43
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 44
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 45
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 49
V-Chip Unrated Program Block .............................................. 50
Channel Block .......................................................................... 51
Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 51
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................................... 51
Reference ........................................................................... 52
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 52
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................... 55
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 56
Accessory Information .................................................................. 58
Index .................................................................................. 61

Getting Started
This manual is designed to get you started
quickly. The first five sections of the manual
show you how to get your TV Setup and
Connected, run the Interactive Setup, and use
all of the menus, features, and controls of your
TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information
and your warranty.
Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get
started.
SETUP AND
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Check out the notes that have been
added throughout the manual in
these Tip Boxes. There are some
important tips that will help you get
the most from your TV.
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Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect Your TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only:
The Basic Connection:
If you're only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
If you're going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections: If you're going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of
connection. Once you have completed your desired connection
you may skip forward to Step 3.
TV Only
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to
your TV. Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio
and video signals to the TV from an
antenna, cable, or cable box.
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Choose the location for
your TV carefully. Take precautions
that the stand or other furniture on
which the TV is placed is properly
located (see Important Safeguards
sheet) and of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause damage to the TV and/or
personal injury.
"Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
•Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.
•Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting
any cables.
•Make sure all antennas and cables
are properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet
packed with your TV.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
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Once you have completed this connection you may skip to
Step 3, "Connect the IR Controller."
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The Basic Connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single
component connection with your TV. For multiple component
connection information refer to the next section, Advanced
Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your
connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two
Coaxial Cables are used: one connects from
an antenna, cable, or cable box to the VCR,
and one connects from the VCR to the TV.
These cables carry both audio and video
signals.
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How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection,
tune the TV to Channel 3 or 4.
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Once you have completed this connection you may skip to
Step 3, "Connect the IR Controller."
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Advanced Connections
Advanced connections enable you to connect multiple
components,
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back
of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum
performance.
Once you have made your
connections, you will need to
program the TV to tune to the
correct channel in order to see and
hear audio and video from the
component.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks.
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Connect the GUIDE
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button recording and
channel tuning from
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cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can
also be used for basic component
connections.
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Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may
encounter when connecting components to your TV.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your
connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from
the antenna or cable directly to the
television or through a cable box, as
needed by your cable system.
TV and VCR
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
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ANTENNA
Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
•Try not to coil any twin-lead cables
and keep them away from any
audio/video cables.
Protect Your Components From
Overheating
•Do not block ventilation holes in
any of the components. Arrange
the components so that air can
circulate freely.
•Do not stack components.
•Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a
stand.
•Place an amplifier on the top shelf
of the stand so heated air rising
from it will not flow around other
components.
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, turn
on both the TV and the VCR, then tune
the TV to the channel you specify on the
back of the VCR (in this case, channel 3).
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How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this
connection, turn on the TV and the
satellite receiver and press 03 (or 04) to
tune the TV to the correct channel,
To watch the VCR in this connection, turn
on the TV and VCR, enter 03 (or 04) to
tune to the VCR channel, and use the VCR
buttons to play, rewind, etc,
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Step 3: Connect the IR Controller
The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to
control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to
television channels and even start recording a program from the
GUIDE Plus+ system.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary
components (VCR, or cable box), you will use the on-screen
interactive setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ system to test the
connected components.
The IR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box.
Attaching the IR Controller
Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others
do not. If your component is labeled, affix the IR controller
directly over the sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your
component, you need to use to use the component's remote
control to locate the sensor.
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2.
Hold the component's remote control (not the remote that
came with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the
component.
Slowly move the remote over the front of the component
while pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure
to press and release the power button each time you move
the remote, Holding the button may not work.)
3. When the component turns off or on, you've located the sensor.
4. Affix the controller's node directly to the remote sensor.
Attach to the VCR /
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Connect to the TV
Tip
You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the
controller's node until you have
completed the interactive setup. That
way you can easily move it if you
have not placed it exactly over the
sensor.
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Step 4: Plug in the TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug
completely.
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -)
are aligned correctly.
Replace the cover.
Step 6: Turn On the TV
Press POWER on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
On-Screen Program Guide
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen
program guide when you use the POWER button on the remote
to turn on the TV (after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+
system). For more information on setting up the GUIDE Plus+
system, see the next section, Interactive Setup.
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To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ System:
Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the
highlighted channel.
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the
channel displayed in the View window.
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and go to the
last channel you were watching.
Step 7: Program the TV
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive
setup routine walks you through the steps needed to configure
the TV.
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There's an On-Screen Setup
Routine
The interactive setup routine helps you through the
steps needed to configure the TV and set up the
GUIDE Plus+ menu system:
Select a menu language
Search for available channels
Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Set the time
Make the channel list and labels
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Using Point and Select
You only need to know one r ule when using the remote to
access on-screen menus and control panels: point and select.
The point and select method has two steps,
1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the
remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point
left or right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV' s menu system to go ahead
and make the change or go to a place you have indicated.
Entering Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically
when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power
outage.
1. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
CLEAR
Pointand Select
buttons
You can also access Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2,
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Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup
screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to
begin.
You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove
all displays from the screen and
return to TV viewing,

3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK,
Selecting a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your
preferred language for the menu system.
1, Point to your preferred language for the menu system,
2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to
search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable
TV system, This is sometimes called "auto programming."
1. Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for
channels, The display gives you a progress report and tells
you when it has finished.
2. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Ifyou skip Auto Channel Search now,
you can access it later through the
Channel menu, See Using the Menu
System for more details,
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The GUIDE Plus+ System
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your
local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial
menu or point to Skip this Step to go to the next step in Interactive Setup.
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during
Interactive Setup or by
selecting the GUIDE
Plus+ Menu from the
Main menu.
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Setting Up The GUIDE Plus+ System
To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers must be connected to your cable box
and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
Select your Country and enter your ZIP
or Postal code.
The next series of screens asks you
about your cable TV setup. If you have
a cable box, you need to set the GUIDE
Plus+ system to control it. Otherwise,
it may not be able to locate and
download program information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and
then select the brand of your cable box
from the choices available. The system
then searches for the correct code to
control your cable box. When your
cable box switches to channel 9 it has
located the correct code.
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Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try
another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating
"Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a choice to either
Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until you
successfully complete this procedure.
Once the correct model of cable box (or
VCR) has been identified, you need to
set the cable box's output channel,
Enter the channel you use to view
channels through your cable box--
usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box's
instruction book or your cable company
if you are not sure.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if
not. (Answering NO automatically skips
forward to the end of GUIDE Plus+
setup.) Tune your VCR to channel 2 and
turn it off. Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR,
the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically
changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try
another code.
The last screen comes up when you've
successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+
setup.
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Remember:
Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ system setup and either return to the TV's Interactive Setup or the Main
Menu. For more information about the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the section Features and Controls,
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Setting the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of
day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first
download, you need to set the time. Once the system has
completed its first download, it sets the time for you
automatically.
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel,
2, Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and
minutes spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the
up and down arrows to change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue,
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Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto
Tuning)
This step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the VCR1 button on an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN universal
remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don' t
have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connectedfrom the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For
more, see Auto Tuning in Using the Menu System section.)
Note: If you already own or choose to
purchase an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN
universal remote control, you can
program the remote to auto tune.
Otherwise, you can skip the following
four steps.
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto
Tuning)
This step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the VCR2 button on an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN universal
remote,
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Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If
you don't have a second VCR component connected to the
TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR2
Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in Using the
Menu System section.)
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your
second VCR connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue,
Setting the DVD Channel (Auto
Tuning)
This step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the
DVD channel you're telling the TV what channel to tune to
when you press the DVD button on an RCA, GE, or
PROSCAN universal remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If
you don't have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this
step or select Not Connected from the DVD Channel choice
list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in Using the Menu System
section.)
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