RCA F27240 User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
Cautions
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
persona]injury.
A his symbol in,cares
important instructions
accompanying the
product.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqd au fond.
Note To Cable TV Installer
Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
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This reminder is provided tOcall your attention to Article 82040 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 and return it immediately.
Returning this Card allows us to contact you if needed.
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 ever need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.
ModelNo.
Serial No.
Purchase Date"
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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Table of Contents m_i _h,7
Important Information Warning, Product Registration
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Place Channels in Memory, Set the Time
Basic Tour of the Remote
Power, Volume, Channel, Special and Menu Buttons
Menu Basics
Color_s,Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
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Using Your Remote With Remote Buttons 6
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture 7
Picture Settings --_ 8
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, PictureReset
Sound Settings 9
Stereo, Tone
Using Advanced Features Placing Channel s in Memory/Autoprogram
Setting the Sleep Tuner
Setting the Alarm Clock
Watching Closed Captioning
Selecting a Language
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable'
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References
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Front Panel Buttons
Displays.onthe Screen.
Trouble Checks
Limited Warranty
Order Form for Parts
Glossary
Index
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Quick Guide to Your TV i
Startup
The steps below will getT0ur TV connected and ready for watching. For
more details, seethe page numbers listed.
1, Hook up your TV
It is important to use only
the adapters specified as
theyincorporate special
isolation circuitry to meet
safety regulations.Parts
can be ordered on page 19.
Match your type of antenna or cable
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Hook up your antenna or
cable to the TV before you
follow, the steps below.
2. Plug in the TV
3. Put-Batteries intheRemote
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Plug the cord into the outlet,
matching the wide.and the small
end of the plug with the outlet.
A. Pull off the cover of the battery -
compartment.
B. Place the four AAA batteries as
shown, matching' the +and-
end of each battery in the
compartment.
C. Replace the cover.
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Quick-Guide to Your TV
Startup
4. Turn on the TV O
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Press POWER on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
5. Place all available
channels in memory
(Autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting
channels are on page 10.
6. Set the Time
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3ontrols Alarm
13 A. Press MENU until the Setup menu
is selected. This menu is white.
B°
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Press VOLUME + to place
Channels in the TV's memory
(Autoprogram).
Wait until TV has cycled through
all the Channels and returns to
original channel.
12:21 AM 13 A. Press MENU until the Alarm
menu is selected. This menu is
green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you
set it. If it is not, press
CHANNEL down to highlight it.
C. Press VOLUME -- to set the
hour.
D: Press VOLUME + to set the
. _, _ ;v ._'minutes.
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menusfrom the screen, or the .
menus will automatically
disappear from .the screen, after
abrief period of time.

Quick Guide to Your TV
Basic Tour of the Remote
Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a
general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see page 6.
Power Button
Volume, Channel, and Special
Buttons
Details are on page 6.
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VOL _VOL
CHAN
Turns the TV On and off.
Operates the TV.
Operates special features of the TV.
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Menu Buttons
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CLEAR MENU RESET
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Changes the menus and features
on the screen.
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Quick Guide. to Your TV-.
Menu Basics
General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown
below. Details on using the remote buttons ate on page 6. Many menu items
are_explained in detail in Adjusting Your TV starting on page 7 and Using the
Advanced Features starting on page 10.
Colors
Yellow Green. Ught White
Press MENU repeatedly to see
each of the four menu colors.
Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.
Menu Buttons,
These buttons are used with the
TV's menus to adjust the features.
You can use the menu buttons on
the remote or the front of the TV.
Moving through the Menus
Controls Alarm
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2. PressCHANNEL upand down
to move through the features in
the menu,
:3. Press VOLUME + and-- to -
move left and,right on the
menu lines_ - :°
menu to menu.

Using Your Remote
With Remote Buttons
POWER
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MUTE PREVCH
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VOL CHAN V0L
CLEAR MENU RESET
INPUT
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DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen.
Clears menus from the screen.
POWER •
Turns the TV on and ()ff.
MENU
Shows menus on the screen and
moves from menu to menu.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to
the. original settings.
MUTE.
Switches the TV soundon or off. INPUT
Switches the TV to channel 03.
PREV CH (Previous Channel),
Changes back and forth between
two channels.
Select achannel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to switch
between the two channels.
CHAN ^ and v
(Channel up and down)
Scansup and down through
channels in the TV's memory.
Moves up and down menus. See
Menu Basics on page 5.
VOL + and --
(Volume up and down)
Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu
line. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.
SKIP (Commercial Skip).
Allows you to look at other
channelsduring commercials.
Each press adds 30 seconds. Use
the CHANNEL or number buttons
to scan the other channels. TV
switches back to original channel
when timeruns out. Press CLEAR
to cancel SKIp.
Number Buttons
Selects any channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 and 6 for
channel 6.
For three digit channels, press and
hold I until 1- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.
CLEAR
Clears menus and displays from
the screen.
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Adjusting Your TV
Overall Picture
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Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without
changing the color levels.
1. Select the Controls Menu Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. Thismenu is yellow.
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2. Highlight Picture
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PressCHANNEL down to
highlight Picture.
3. Use VOLUME ÷ and - to
adjust the Picture
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Press VOLUME ÷ to lighten the
picture.
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Press VOLUME -- to darken the
picture.

Adjusting Your TV
Picture Settings
Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your
personal setting. The chart belowexplains your options.
1. Select the Adjust Menu
2. Highlight item to change
Controls Alarm
PressMENU repeatedly to select the
Adjust menu. This menu is light
blue.
Press CHANNEL dowxi to
highlight the picture item you.
want to adjust.
3. Use VOLUME + or to
adjust each item
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Controls Alarm
PressVOLUME +or- to adjust
eachitem.
Color
Tint
Bright (Brightness).
•Sharp (Sharpness), ]
Autocolor -
Press VOLUME + to: Press VOLUME. tO: _:": __•
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Increase color richness "Lower color to black and white
Give red tint to skin color i
• _Give•gree n tint to skin color
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Add more light to dark parts of _Add more dark to light parts of
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Show cleaner, dearer images Make l_iCture more smooth. !
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Turn on to keep Color and Wintin "'_Wur_ offformanual adjustment:.
proper balanceeach time you 'of ColOr'and Tint
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Reset the picture back to the_
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Picture Rese t :,. ', Reset the picture back to the , _/:i_i
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Adjusting Your TV "
Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone
Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV. The chart
below explains your options.
1. Select the Controls: Menu
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Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight item to change
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Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the sound item you
want to adjust.
3. Use VOLUME + or- to
adjust each item
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Press VOLUME + or -- to adjust
each item.
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Using Advanced Features i
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Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)
Onlychannels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when you first turn it on.
The channels available in yourarea must be programme dinto the TV's
memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNELup and down
allows you to scan through these channels.
You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak
signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add
or Delete Channels section below.
Place channeIs in
memory (Autoprogram)
13 A. Hook up an antenna, cable or
•components before you begin
these steps or you will not be
able to add channels into
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memory.
Press MENU repeatedly to
select the Setup Menu and
highlight Autoprogram. This
menu is white.
C. PressCHANNEL down to
highlight Autoprogram.
D. Press VOLUME + to start the
TV adding all active channels
into memory.
E. Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel
2. Add or delete channels
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A. Press MENU repeatedly to
select the Setup menu. This
menu is white.
B. PressCHANNEL down to
highlight Channel Memory.
C. Press VOLUME + to underline
the channel number.
D. Select the channel number you.
want to add or delete with the
number buttons .......
E. Press VOLUME + to add or
delete a channel (you will see
Stored on the screen when
added and Erased when
deleted).
F. Repeat D and E for'more
channels.

Using Advanced Features
Setting the Sleep Timer
You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you're watching TV at night and
fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you.
1. Set Sleep Tuner
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1:00 PM
Sleep 131
A. Press MENU to selectthe
Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer. This menu is
yellow.
B. Press VOLUME + to enter the-
amount of time you want to
watch TV before it shuts off.
Each press equals 15 minutes. •
C. Press VOLUME -- to subtract
time from the sleep timer.
2. Add more time
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3. Cancel the Timer
When 0:01 appears on the screen,
the TV will shut off in one minute.
Press VOLUME -I-to add more
time.
A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer.
B. -Press VOLU ME _--until the time.
reaches -:-.-. ""-
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Using Advanced Features
Setting theAlarm Clock
The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm Clock. You can set it
to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it to
turn itself off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.
1. Turn onthe Alarm 12:34 AM 13
Alarm A. Press MENU to select the.Alarm
menu and highlight Alarm.
This menu is green.
B. Press VOLUME + or -- to
select On or Off.
2. Set the Alarm Channel 12:34 AM 13
Alarm A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the Alarm Channel.
B. Press VOLUME + to highlight
the channel number.
C. Enter the channel that you
want the TV to turn on to with
the number buttons.
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3. Set On and Off Times 12:34 AM 13
Alarm
12:34 AM .... 13
Alarm
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the On or Off Time.
B. Press VOLUME -- to set the
hour.
C. Press VOLUME + to set the
minutes.
D. Press and hold VOLUME -- to
choose Disabled. This turns the
TV only on or only off at a
certain, time each day.
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Using Advanced Features
Watching Closed Captioning
Closed. captioning displays the audio portion of a program as words on
the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone
who wants to watcha program without sound. If you have turned
Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not
available on the channel you are watching.
This TV does not support the text mode. Text information typically
consists of program information, weather bulletins, local activities, etc.
1. Select the Controls Menu
Alarm Adjust Setup
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Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu isyenow.
2. Highlight Closed
Captioning
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Press CHANNEL down to highlight
Closed Captioning.
3. Select Setting Press VOLUME + or -- to select
Off, C1, or C2. Select C1 for full
translation of the primary
languagein your area. Select C2
for secondary language
translation, simplified English, or
whatever is being broadcast in
your area.
Selecting a Language
The on-screen displays in this TV can be displayed in three languages:
English, French, and Spanish. When you select a language, most of the
displays will be shown on the screen inyour preferred language.
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1. Select the Setup menu 13
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2.: Select Language
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Press MENU repeatedly to select
the Setup menu. This menu is "
white.
Press VOLUME + or - to select
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Using Advanced Features
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels
JLnmemory (Autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting
as needed.
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1. Select the Setup menu
Controls Alarm Ad
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the Setupmenu. This menu is
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2, Highlight Cable/Air
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highlight Cable/Air,
3. Select Cable or Air
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13 Press VOLUME + or -- to select
Cable or Air. Select Cable if you
have cable. Select Air if you have
a home antenna connected to
your TV.
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References
Front Panel Buttons
For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5:
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MENU Shows menus on screen.
Moves from menu to menu+
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VOL + and-
Channel up and down.
Scans up and down through channels in the TV's memory.
Moves up and down menus.
Volume up and down
Raises and lowers soundJ _........
Moves. left and right on a menu]ine.
Changes afeatm'e setting.
•PowER
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Turns the TV on or off.
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Displays on the Screen
Your TV shows the settings Of several features onthe screen. To see what
features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAYon the remote.
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12:00 AM 13
Alarm Sleep
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Mute Stereo 1:55
Screen Display
12:00 AM
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Alarm
Sleep
Volume
Mute
"Stereo
1:55
Description
Time of the dock. Details are on page 3.
Channel number you are watching.
Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 12.
Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 11.
Sound level of the TV.
There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6.
The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 9.
The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 6.
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Trouble Checks
You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments.
Look for the type of problem youare having below and then try the
suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 19.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Power
TV will not turn on
No picture, no sound but
TV has power
Plug TV in.
Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
Aim the remote at the TV and press POWER.
Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries
on page 2.
Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.
Check antenna connections.
Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 1_.
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel asthe switch on back of VCR
if watching a VCR.
Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.
Picture
Blank •screen or Unusable
Signal appears onscreen
Picture poor, sound okay
Sound
Noisy stereo reception
Picture okay, no sound
• Picture okay, sound poor
No stereo on stereo station
Try another channel. _active channel may be tuned.
Scan the channels.
Check antenna connections.
Adjust TV pic_re. See pages 7-8.
Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 9.
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Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound.
Try another channel.
Try adjusting the Stereo or Tone. See page 9.
Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be dear. See page 9.
V[ake sure Stereo is turned on. See page 9....
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Trouble CheckS
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Remote
Remote lockup Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds
to drain the microprocessor inside the remote and reset it. Re-instaU the
batteries and try remote again.
Works part or none of the
time
Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.
Make sure batteries in the remoteare not dead.
See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.
Can't Select certain channel _
TV Turns on or off
Turns off by itself
_Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See autoprogram
on page 10.
Make sure TVNCR switch on VCR is in the TV position if using VCIL
For numbers over 100, press and hold I until i- appears, then press the
other two numbers.
Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 14.
Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 11.
Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occurred.
Check'Aiarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 12.
Turns on by itself
Does not turn off at
Alarm Time
Check AlarmOn Time. See alarm clock on page 12.
Check clock tLme. See clock on page 3.
Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 12.
Check clock time. See clock on page 3.
Make sure Clock time is set correctly, including AM and PM.
Check Alarm Off time.
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