RCA 27V530TYX4FBK, 27V530TYX3FBK, 27V530TYX2FBK, 27V530TYX1FBK, 27V530T Owner’s Manual
Television
User's Guide
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do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
Theapparatus shall not be exposedto
dripping or splashingand that no objects
filled with liquids, suchas vases,shall be
placedon the apparatus.
back panel of your product for its proper operating
voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory
with fixed images for extended periods of time can
causethem to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection IV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc.
may causesimilar damage. Thisdamage is not covered
by your warranty.
Cable IV 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 providesguidelines 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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges ........................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating ........................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio interference .................................... 3
Important Stand and BaseSafety Information ................................................ 3
Use Indirect Light ............................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ....................................... 3
TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6
Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 6
Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 6
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 7
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 7
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7
Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 8
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 9
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes .............................................................. 9
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................... 10
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 10
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ............................................... 10
Programming the Remote ............................................................................... 10
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .................................. 12
Remote Control Codes................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 14
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 15
How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 16
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 16
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ......................................................... 16
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .......................................................... 17
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 18
Table of Contents
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 19
Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 19
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................. 20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 20
V-Chip Exempt Program Block ......................................................................... 20
KidPass .............................................................................................................. 21
V-Chip Active .................................................................................................... 21
Front Panel Lock ............................................................................................... 21
Change Password ............................................................................................. 21
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 22
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 22
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 23
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 24
Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 25
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 27
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against PowerSurges
* Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall OUtlet.
* Turn off the ]V and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
* Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the important Safety Instructions
packed separatdy.
Protect Components from Overheating
* Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
* Don't stack components.
* If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
* If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't
flow around other components.
Position Cables Properlyto AvoidAudio Interference
* Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
* If you place components above the lV, route all cables down the side of the back of the 1V instead
of straight down the middle of the 1V.
* If your antenna uses 3OO-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead
cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your _ carefully. Place the ]V on a stand or base that isof adequate size and
strength to prevent the _[Vfrom being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause perSonal injury and!or damage the 1V. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the 1V where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to YourTV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Coaxial cable S_Video cable
Audio/Video cables Component Video (Y,Pb,Pr) cables
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VCR
TV + DVD + VCR
TV (back panel)
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect
the audio cables to the VIDEO I AUDIOjacks on the
back of the TV,not the VIDEO2AUDIOjacks.
I. Connect your DVDPlayer to your IV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cablesto the VIDEO2 Rand L/MONOAUDIOjacks on the back
of the _[Vand to the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to
the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 Y,Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the lV. If
your DVD player doesn't have Y, Pb, Pr jacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video jack, go to D.
Note:If you connectan S-Videocable,you mustconnect tbe audiocablesto the VIDEO1AUDIOjacks on the backof the
not the VIDEO2AUDIOjacks.
-OR-
D, Connect a video eable{yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVDplayer and to the VIDEO2
VIDEOjack on the backof the TV.
2. Connect your"IV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the 1V ANT jack on your 1V and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TO1V).
Note:If your VCRhasA/Voutput jacks, youcan connect yourTVtoyour VCRusingaudio/video cablesForbetter quality
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your IV.
lV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cabIe to receive the signal from the antenna,
cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.
VIDEO1
VIDEO,AUDIOR and L/MONO Letsyou connect a
R L!MONO
AUDIO VIDEOS-VIDEOIN
RAUDIOL/MONOVIDEO
Pr Pb Y
component such asa VCR,DVDplayer,or laserdiscplayer.
* R(RIGHT)AUDIO Providesright audio connection. The
right audio connector is usually red.
* L/MONOAUDIO Provides left audio connection. The
left audio connector is usually white.
,, VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow.
,, S-VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the
video jacks because the color part of the signal is
separated from the black and white part of the picture.
When using S-VIDEO IN, make sure to connect left and
right audio cables to the L/MONO and RAUDIO Input
jacks.
VIDEO 2
VIDEO,AUDIOR and L/MONO and Y, Pb,Pr Letsyou
connect a component video source,such asa DVDplayer.
" Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-
grade cables for the connection. When using VIDEO 2
Y, Pb, Pr, make sure to connect left and right audio cables
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO Input jacks.
* R (RIGHT) AUDIO, I_/MONO and VIDEO Their
description is the same as VIDEO 1.
AUDIOOUTPUT Letsyou connect an amplifier or audio
receiverfor improved sound quality.
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AUDIO
H-PHONE L/MONO R VIDEO
The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The _V has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of
audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks are
towards the front of the TV on the side. To access the
component you connected to the front of the _I, press the
INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the
screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a cameorder.
Note: When connecting a component that has only one audio jack,
such as some cemeorders, use the TV'sAUDIO L/MONOjock to hear
the audio.
H-PHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to
the sound coming from the TV.
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another
component such as a VCR, eameorder, or video game console.
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a
VCR,eamcorder, or video game console.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front
panel buttons of your ]V to operate many of the ]V's
features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the
menu system, acts like the down arrow button on the remote
control and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu
system, acts like the up arrow button on the remote control
and adjusts menu controls.
VOL < Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like
the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts
menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like
the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts
menu controls.
POWER Turns the W on and off.
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Plu 9 in the TV
Ptugthe end of the power cord into a grounded walloutlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outtet.
Put batteries in the remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
• Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
• Replace the coven
How to 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.
OK
button
Note:Highlighted meansthat the menuitemstands out from other
menuitems on thelist (appeorsdarker,brighter,or adifferent color).
Turn on the TV
Press 1V on the remote, or press POWER on the TV's front
panel.
Note:PressingtheW button not only turnson the T_,butputs the
remoteinto W mode.°TVmode°meensthot thebuttons on the
remotecontrol operate the W'sfunction&
Comglete the Initial Setu9
The menu system in your IV allows the TV's features to work
properly. The first time you turn on your IV, the SETUPsereen
appears with Longuoge highlighted. The default language is
English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.
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Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable lV system. This is
sometimes called auto programming.
1. Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.
2. The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.
3. Pressthe down arrow button to highlight Start. Press OK
to begin the auto channel search.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching 1V. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 4.
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