RCA 27V531T Owner’s Manual

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Television

User's Guide

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This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double

insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.

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.

_IL This symbol indicates important A This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the

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Product Registration
Pleasefill out the product registration card(packedseparately) and return it immediately. ForU.S.

customers:Your RCAConsumer Electronics product may alsobe registered at www.rca.com/
productregistration. Registering this product allows usto 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. These numbers are located on the product.

Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date:

instructions accompanying the _,_ product that presents a risk of electric shock or
product, personal injury.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.

Theapparatus must not be exposedto

dripping or splashing.Objects filled with
liquids, such asvasesor drinking glasses,

must never be placed on the apparatus.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the
back panel of your product for its proper operating

voltage.

ECCRegulations 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

cause them to be permanently imprinted on the

picture tube (or projection IV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage 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

I) 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.

Dealer/Address/Phone:

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................................................................

Protect Against Power Surges ...........................................................................

Protect Components from Overheating ...........................................................

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ....................................

Important Stand and Base Safety Information ................................................

Use Indirect Light ...............................................................................................

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV .......................................

TV + DVD + VCR.............................................................................................................. 4

Explanation of Jacksand Cables ................................................................................... 5

ANTENNA IN ....................................................................................................... 5

VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 ......................................................................................... 5

Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr), Audio Out, and Subwoofer

(model 24F530T only) ......................................................................................... 5

The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6

Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 6

Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 6

Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6

Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6

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How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7

Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7

Using the Menus ............................................................................................................. 7

Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 8

Set the Language ............................................................................................... 8

Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 8

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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

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Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features and Menus

Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 14

How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 14

USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................... 14

TV Rating Limit ................................................................................................. 15

MPAA RATING LIMIT ................................................................................................... 17

Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 17

Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 17

Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip) .............................................................. 18

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 18

Child Lock ......................................................................................................... 19

Change Password ............................................................................................. 19

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 20

Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 20

Timer Menu ................................................................................................................... 21

Function Menu ............................................................................................................. 22

Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................. 23

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Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................ 23

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Chapter 4: Other Information

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 24

Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 26

Fee and Canada Information ...................................................................................... 26

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27

Accessories.................................................................................................................... 29

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Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the 1V andlor component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.

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 Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the 1V, route all cables down the side of the back of the 1V instead
of straight down the middle of the W.

• If your antenna uses 3CO-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead

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cables away from audiolvideo cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choosethe location for your TVcarefully. Placethe IV on a stand or basethat is of adequatesizeand

strength to prevent the TVfrom being accidentally tipped over,pushed off, or pulled off. Thiscould
causepersonal injury andlor damagethe W. Referto the Important Safety Instructions packed

separately.

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Use Indirect Light

Don't place the TVwheresunlight or room lighting will bedirected toward the screen.Usesoft or
indirect lighting.

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

Thepicturesbelowshowthe cablesyoumayneedfor theconnectionsrepresentedin thisbook.

Coaxial cable S-Video cable Audio/Video cables Component Video

Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

(Y,pbopr} cables
(for model 24F530Tonly)

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VCR

Note: The1V model shown hereis
24F530T.The24V510Tdoes not include

the Y, Pb,Pr (Component Videojacks},
Audio Output jacks, or Subwoofer jack.

TV + DVD + VCR

1. Connect your DVDPlayerto your IX/.

A, Connect the audio (white and red]cables to the VIDEO1Rand L/MONOAUDIOjacks on the back

of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer (sometimeslabeled L and R).

TV(back panel)

DVD

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B. 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 jack on the back of the W. If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video jack, go to 1D.

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C, Model 24F530T only: if your DVD player has a component video jacks (Y,Pb,Pr), connect video

grade cables to the Component Video jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the
back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have component video jacks, go to 1D.

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D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO jack

on the back of the _V.

2. Connect your lV to your VCR

Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV and to the RF Output jack on your VCR

(sometimes labeled OUT TO _V).

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

(sometimes labeled In From Antenna].

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Explanation of Jacks and Cables
Thissection describesthejacks you can useto make connections. Thereare severalwaysto connect

components to your TV.

ANTENNA IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive

the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the
example on page 4, a VCR.

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ANTENNAIN jack and coaxial cable.

VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2

VIDEO, AUDIO R and UMONO Lets you connect a

component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.

• R (RIGHT) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The
right audio connector is usually red.

• UMONO AUDIO Providesleft audio connection. The
left audio connector is usually white.

VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow.

S-VIDEO 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 LIMONO and R AUDIO Input jacks.

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VIDEO1and VIDEO2jacks, audio/video

cables,and S-Video cable.

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Y,Pb, Prjacks,audio, subwoofer and

component video cables.

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Component Video (Y,Pb,Pr), Audio Out, and
Subwoofer (model 24F530T only)

Y, Pb, Pr (Component Video) Provides optimum picture

quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use
three video-grade cables for the connection. These cables are
often color-coded (red, blue and green). When using Y, Pb,
Pr, make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the
R and LAUDIO input jacks.

Note:TheYcompr_nentvider_jock is alsothecompositeVIDEO2
videojock end iscoloredyellow.Keepthisin mind whenconnecting

tothecomponent videojacks.

Audio Output (L and R} Connect an amplifier or audio

receiver for improved sound quality.
SUB WOOFER Allows you to connect an external subwoofcr

for improved bass effects.

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The Front of Your TV

Front Input Jacks

The lV has front audio/video input jacks for your convenience on the right side of the IV for connecting
a eamcorder or video game console. To access the component you connected to the front of the IV,
press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the screen.

Note:Whenconnecting acomponent thet hasonlyoneaudiojack, suchassomecamcorders,connecttheT_sAUDIOL/
MONOjackto hear the audio.

VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a camcorder, video game console, or VCR.
L!MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a eameorder, video game

console, or VCB.

Front Panel Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV to operate many of the
IV's features.

INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels for a video game system, VCR, etc., connected to the audiol
video jacks on the front and back of the IV.

MENU Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
VOLi Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control

and adjusts menu controls.

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VOL+ Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote
control and adjusts menu controls.

CN- 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.

CN+ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up arrow button on the
remote control and adjusts menu controls.

POWER Turnsthe IV on and off.

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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.

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 fresh "AAA" batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

* Replace the cover.

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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 menus on the screen. Use the
up and down arrow buttons to move up or down. Use the
right and left arrow buttons to move right or left.

To change the item that you've highlighted, press the right

arrow button.

To return to the previous menu, press GO BACK.

Note:Highlighted meansthat the menu item standsout from othor
menu items on the'list (appeorsdorker,brighter,oradifferent color).

Turn on the TV

PressW on the remote, or press POWER on the W's front
panel.

Note:Pressingthe?Vburton not only turnson the _ but put3 the
remoteinto TVmode."qVmode"meons thor thebuttons onthe

remotecontrol operatethe TV'sfunctions

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Picture Timer Tuning
icon icon icon

PICTURE

CONTRAST 1
BRIGHTNESS 18

COLOR 50
SHARPNESS 50
TENT 0
COMBFILTER ON
COLOR TEMP NORMAL

The list of icons at the top of the menus.

Using the Menus

You might want to make yourself familiar with the menu

system. At the top of the screen, you'll see the following
menu icons: Picture, Sound, Time, Function, Tuning, and

Parental Control.
Pressthe MENU button to bring up the Main Menu, and

press the right arrow button until the icon you want is
highlighted. The menu options change as you toggle the

icons.

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Function

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PICTURE
CONTRAST 1
BRIGHTNESS 18
COLOR 50
SHARPNESS 50
TENT 0
COMBFILTER ON
COLOR TEMP NORMAL

FUNCTION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH

BACKGROUND ON
BLACK STRETCH OFF

NOISE REDUCE OFF
CLOSE CAPTION CCI

Tuning
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TUNING
SOURCE AIR
CHANNEL 16

CH NAME
DELETE CH OFF

FINE TUNE
AUTO SEARCH

Complete the Initial Setup

The menu system in your lV allows the IV's features to work

properly. You'll need to set a few important menu items the

first time you turn on your IV.
Set the Language

The language setting determines the language in which the
on-screen displays and menus appear. You can choose from

English, Spanish, or French. The default is English.

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu
appears).

2. Press the right arrow button until the Function icon is
highlighted.

3. Press the down arrow button until LANGUAGEis
highlighted, then press the right arrow button to change
the language.

4. When finished, press MENU to exit.

CompleteAuto Channel Search

This part of the setup allows the IV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable IV system. This is

sometimes called auto programming.

I. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu

appears).

2. Press the right arrow button until the Tuning icon is
highlighted.

3. Press the down arrow button until SOURCEis
highlighted, then press the right arrow button to set the

signal type (CABLEor AIR).

4. Press the down arrow button until AUTO SEARCH is
highlighted. Press the right arrow button to begin the

auto channel search.

To cancel at any time, press OK.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV. For

information on customizing your channels or menu options,

go to Chapter 3.

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