RCA F27242 User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
i_ This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage"
inside the product that
presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
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important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk
of fire or shock
hazard, do not
expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug
to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusq_ au fond.
•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.
abl:e "rv Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National |
lectrical 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
rounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical,
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STEP 1
Unpack the TV and remote control.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: OPTIONAL STAND
Matching stands were designed to be used with 25 inch and larger table
model TV(s) included in this book. The recommended stands are provided
wiith hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily
pushed off, pulled of,f or tipped over. Your RCA dealer can help you choose
the appropriate stand for your TV.
Caution: If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV,
take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is
properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being pushed off, pulled off, or tipped over. This could cause
damage to the TV and/or personal injury.

STEP 2:
Connect your TV. This is a basic
connection from an antenna, cable
box, or VCR to your TV. Connect the
cable from your cable system or off-air
antenna to the cable-in jack on the
back of the TV, as shown.
ANTENNA, CABLE,CABLE BOX OR VGR
STEP 3:
Plug in the TV. Plug the end of the power cord 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 4
Put batteries in the remote.
• Remove the battery compartment cover from
the back of the remote.
• Insert two AAA batteries as shown, matching
the + and- ends of each battery in the
compartment.
• Replace the cover.
STEP 5
Turn on the TV.
• Press TV on the remote.
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is abrief overview of
the basic rules for getting around in the menus using the remote or TV's front
control panel.

THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control
panels: point and select.
WHAT IS POINT AND SELECT?
The point and select method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on
the remote. (The CHAN/VOL buttons on the
remote.)
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go
ahead and make the change or go to a place you
have indicated. (You can also select an item by
pressing the corresponding number button on the
remote.)
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,Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you
can apply this rule in the menu control panels, which do the real work in the
menu system.
The setup routine walks you through the steps needed to configure the TV.
These steps allow you to select amenu language, complete the auto channel
search, which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's
memory, label the channels and set the parental controls. After you select a
menu language, you can skip any of the remaining steps and return to them
later.
BEGIN SETUP
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking
you to select a language.
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3. Point to your preferred language by pressing the up and down arrows
until the language is highlighted in green.
4. Press MENU to select the language.
5. A screen appears asking if you would like the TV to search for all
channels.
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TV MAIN MENU
The Main menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust the
TV's audio, picture quality, screen, time functions and channel settings.
TV MAIN MENU
To select any other menu item:
1. Press MENU to bring up the TV's Main menu.
2. Point to any menu item by pressing the up and down arrows until the
item is highlighted in green.
3. Press MENU to select the item and a new menu comes up.
To exit any menu screen, point to Exit and press MENU, or press CLEAR.
THE AUDIO MENU
The Audio menu lets you adjust the way the TV sounds.
Audio
Mute Turns off the TV's sound. Press MENU to toggle the Mute feature
between ON and OFF.
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Stereo Press MENU to toggle the Stereo feature between ON and OFF.
On Sound is reproduced in stereo or mono, whichever is being broadcast.
Off Sound is reproduced in mono.
THE PICTURE QUALITY MENU
The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that adjust the TV's picture.
Picture qualit

There are five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Use the
left and right arrow buttons to adjust the controls.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Auto Color Displays the current setting (ON or OFF). This feature
automatically corrects the color of the picture. Select Off if you prefer to
adjust the picture with the Picture Controls. Use the MENU button to toggle
between the choices.
Reset Picture Controls Resets the picture controls to their original settings.
THE SCREEN MENU
The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the Closed-Caption
mode, Closed-Caption display and menu language.
Screen
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button
to toggle between the choices.
Off No captioning information displayed.
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when
available, whenever you press the MUTE button. The captioning
information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. Use the
MENU button to toggle between the choices: COl and CC2.
Menu Language Lets you select the language of your choice: English,
French or Spanish. Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices.

THE CHANNEL MENU
The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels,
including custom-building your channel list and setting parental controls.
Channel
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna
type.
Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for
UHF/VHF TV signals.
Cable TM Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for
TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Displays a control panel that lets you tell the TV to
search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.
When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive
channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed
from the channel list.
Lists and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build your
channel scan list, choose a four-character label for each channel, and decide
whether each channel is "parent-approved." Use the up, down, left and right
arrows to enter settings and create labels. Press MENU to exit.
Lists and LabeLs

scan list. You can enter the channel number directly using the
number buttons.
Chart Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a four-character label
for each channel.
Scan List Only the channels included in the Scan list are available when
you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons. Use the up and down
a_rrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included
(YES) or is not included (NO) in the channel scan list.
Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose whether the
clhannel indicated should be shown when the Parental Control feature is
turned on. Select YES to indicate that the channel can be shown at any
time, regardless of whether Parental Control is turned on. Select NO to
indicate that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when Parental
Control is turned on. Important: You must turn the Parental Control
feature ON in the Parental Control control panel.
Parental Control Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the Parental
Control feature.
On The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you have
marked as "Parent Approved" in the Lists and Labels control panel.
Important: When Parental Control is on, the TV's front panel no longer
provides access to the menus. Parents may prefer to hide the remote and
let children use the front panel to change channels.
Off The TV shows all channels, whether they are marked as "Parent
Approved" or not.
THE TIME MENU
The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule
the 7rv to turn off and on at specific times.
Time
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time
you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Use the up and down arrows
to in,crease or decrease the sleep timer by 15 minute increments. Press
MENU to exit.
Timer
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning
the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule On in the
control panel. Use the up and down arrows and number buttons to change
the settings. Use the left and right arrows to move across the control panel.
You must first set the clock to use the scheduling feature.
Schedute
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. Use
the up and down arrows and number buttons to set the time. Press MENU to
exit

Thereareseveralindicatorsthat comeupwhenyou changechannelsor press
the DISPLAY button. This display is called the Channel Marker. The Channel
Marker shown below is just an example of what your screen may look like,
08:59 Displays the current time.
WRTV Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
06 Displays the current channel.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
Stereo Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
Mute Displayed when you mute the audio.
Schedule Displayed when the TV is scheduled to turn on.
01',',30 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.
DISPLAY Brings up channel information. Press
repeatedly to see detailed program information,
if .available.
MUTE Turns off the TV's sound. Press again to
restore the sound.
PREV CH Returns you to the previous channel.
VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's
volume. Also used as left and right arrows.
CHAN ^or CHAN v Scans up or down through
the current channel list. Press once to change
the channel up or down; press and hold to
continue changing channels. Also used as up
and down arrows.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the
screen and returns you to TV viewing.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the
menu system, selects highlighted items or
returns you to the previous menu.
RESET Returns all picture quality controls to
their original settings.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel
numbers and time settings directly though the
remote control. To enter a two-digit channel,
press the two digits. To enter a three-digit
channel, press and hold the first digit, then add
the second two. Example: to tune to channel
1:23, press and hold 1, press 2, then press 3.
INPUT (on some models) Press to toggle
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through the available input sources (CH3, CH4, etc.).
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds
before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more
time.

FRONT PANEL
VOI. < Decreases the volume. When in the
menu system, VOL <is used to point left to
items and adjust menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. When in the
menu system, VOL > is used to point right to
items andadjust menu controls.
CHAN ^Scans up through the channel list.
In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHAN v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it
points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
If you turn Parental Control on, the front panel no longer provides access to
the menus. For more information, see Parental Control in the Channel menu
on the back side of these instructions.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
The front panel shown is a typical button layout. The exact look of the buttons
may be different from those on the front of your TV.

ON-SCREENPROGRAMDETAILS
Programproviders have the option of sending information through the
airwaves along their programs. If this information is available, the TV can
display it up when you press DISPLAY on the remote. To display the on-screen
program details:
1. Press DISPLAY once to bring up the channel marker.
2. Press DISPLAY again to bring up the program title, the program's length,
elapsed time and other program details such as the story line and
whether Closed-Captioning is available.
3. Press DISPLAY again to clear the screen.
Whether all (or any) of the program details are displayed depends on whether
the program provider has sent the information along with the program.
CLOSED CAPTIONING
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets
you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. You can
tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available,
or c) whenever the MUTE button is pressed.
The TV offers two closed-captioned modes. Select CC1 for full translation of
the primary language in your area. Select CC2 for secondary language
translation, simplified English, or whatever is being broadcast in your area.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a
program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the channel
marker.

WHAT YOUR WARRANTY COVERS:
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
FOR HOW LONG AFTER YOUR PURCHASE:
•90 days for labor charges.
•,One year for parts.
•"Twoyears for picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair
,your television.
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our
option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair
your television.
HOW YOU GET SERVICE:
•Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To
identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your
Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
WHAT YOUR WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
•Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
• Customer instruction. (Your User's Guide clearly describes how to install,
adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be
obtained from your Dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
•Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
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• Remote control batteries.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or
is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
•A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your
set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The
return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other
rights that vary from state to state.
WHAT IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR TELEVISION OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.:
• This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for details.

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct
without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with
your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV WILL NOTTURN ON OR CONTROLS DON'T WORK
• Check to make sure it is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by
plugging in something else.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on
again.
PROBLEMS WITH REMOTE
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the TV's remote sensor.
• Maybe remote batteries are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try
replacing batteries correctly.
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several
seconds. Install the batteries and try remote.
TURNS ON OR OFF WHILE PLAYING
Schedule function may have been activated.
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power
surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens
frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.

•Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On).
• Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time.
BLANK SCREEN OR BLACK BOX APPEARS ON THE SCREEN
•"1"ryanother channel.
• Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
•Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control
panel in the Channel menu.
NO SOUND, PICTURE OKAY
•Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
NO PICTURE, NO SOUND BUT POWER LIGHT IS ON
• Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position.
•Maybe a vacant channel is tuned,
• If watching VCR, make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4- same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TVNCR switch on VCR is in
correct position.
SOUND OKAY, PICTURE POOR
• Check antenna connections.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment
for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots
in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth.
Do not use furniture polish on the TV cabinet or screen.
While cleaning do not allow liquid to run down the screen and inside
the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the
TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long |
perio,_ls, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images
_include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended
f viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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