RCA 27V550 User Manual
Television
User's Guide
Changing Entertainment.
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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
Using the VPORT Jack ..................................................................................................... 5
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 6
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 7
Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................ 7
Front Panel Buttons ........................................................................................... 7
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 7
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 7
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 8
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 8
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 8
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
Table of Contents
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................. 18
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 AvoidAudioInterference
* 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 W instead
of straight down the middle of the W.
* 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 _. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the JV 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
Component video to VPORTcable Xbox to VPORTcable
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VCR
TV(backpanel)
TV + DVD + VCR
* If you connect an S-Videocable, you must connect
the audio cables to the VIDEOI AUDIOjacks on the
back of the TV,not the VIDEO2AUDIOjacks.
I. Connect your DVDPlayer to your"IV.
A. Connect the audio {whiteand red) cablesto the VIDEO2 Rand L/MONOAUDIOjacks on the back
of the IV andto the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer.
B. ff your DVDplayer hasComponent Output Jacks{Y,Pb,Pr),connect three video gradecables to
the Y,Pb,Prjacks on the DVDplayer and to the VIDEO2 Y,Pb,Prjacks on the back of the lV. If
your DVDplayer doesn't haveY,Pb,Prjacks, 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 connectanS-Videocable,you mustconnect the audiocablesto the VIDEO1AUDIOjacks onthe beckof the
P_,not the VIDEO2AUDIOjacks.
lOR-
D, Connect a video eable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO jack on the back of the IV.
2. Connect your IV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the IV ANTjack on your IV and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimeslabeled OUTTOIV).
Note.'lfyour VCRhosA/Voutput jocks, youcan connect yourlV toyour VCRusingaudio/video cablesfor betterquality
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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Xbox
TV(backpanel)
or Anteflna
Component video to
VPORT cable (not
supplied)
Xbox to VPORTcable
(not supplied)
Using the VPORT Jack
The VPORTjack lets you connect an XboxTM video game system to the IV using an
Xbox to VPORTcable (not provided). Go to page 29 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT
cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVDplayer, that has
component video jacks (Y,Pb,Pr) using a Component video to VPORTcable (not
provided). When using the Component video to VPORTcable, make sure to connect
the left and right audio cables to the component in order for the IV to receive
sound.
Note:TheVPORTjockcannot beusedfor gameconsolesother th#n the )(boxvideogame
system.
1. Connect your IV to a DVD player
Use a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided) to connect your IV to
another component, such as a DVD player, that has Y, Pb, Pr jacks.
Connect the Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORT jack on the back
of the IV.
Connect the other ends of the Component video to VPORTcable to the
Y,Pb, Pr and the Audio Output Jacks on the back of the DVD.
-OR-
2. Connect your IV to an Xbox video game system
Connect the end of an Xbox to VPORTcable (not provided) labeled TVto the
VPORTjack on the back of the IV and the other end to the corresponding jack
on the back of the Xbox video game system.
Note:Ifyouhavean audioreceiver,youmight be abletoconnectadigitalaudiocabletothe
digitalaudioj_ck that'sontheVPORTcable
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"Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries."
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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 _V.
VPORT Go to the previous page for VPORTexplanation.
TV ANT Letsyou connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna,
cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.
R I./MONO
AUDIO VIDEOS-VIDEOIN
RAUDIOL/MONOVIDEO
Pr Pb Y
R L
r_
VIDEO 1
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO 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.
• L/MONO AUDIO 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 Providesbetter picture quality than the
video jacks becausethe color part of the signal is
separated from the black and white part of the picture.
When using S-VIDEOIN, make sure to connect left and
right audio cablesto the L/MONOand RAUDIO Input
jacks.
VIDEO2
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr Lets you
connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.
• 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, L[MONO and VIDEO Their
description is the same as VIDEO I.
AUDIO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio
receiver for improved sound quality.
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AUDIO
H-PHONE L_ONO R VIDEO
The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The lV 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 W on the side. To access the
component you connected to the front of the ]V, press the
INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the
screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a eameorder.
Note:Whenconnecting aeomponent thet hasonly oneaudiojack,
suchassomecamcorders,usethe TV'sAUDIOL/MONOjeck to hear
tile audio.
H-PHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to
the sound earning from the W.
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, eameorder, or video game console.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV
to operate many of the lV'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 Turnsthe 1V on and off.
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 coven
* Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
* Replace the coven
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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.
Note:Highlighted meansthat themenuitem stands out from other
menu items on the list (appearsdarker,brighter,or a different color]
Turn on the TV
Press IV on the remote, or press POWER on the Iv's front
panel.
Note:PressingtheW button not only turns on the _, but puts the
remoteinto Wmode. "TVmode"meansthat thebuttons on the
remotecontroloperatethe 1V'sfunction&
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your 1Vallows the IV's features to work
properly. Thefirst time you turn on your IV, the 5ETUPsereen
appearswith Language highlighted. The default language is
English.Tochoose another language, pressthe right arrow
button on the remote.
Complete Auto 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.
1. Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.
2. The Signal Typeoption is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Start. Press OK
to begin the auto channel search.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 4.
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