RCA MR27310, MR29310 User Manual
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Please read this manual before
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TOCOM 15695640
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
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
personal injury.
_, This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Power Consumption: 120V -_ 60 Hz A,C,
125 W (models MR27310 and
MR29310)
If fixed (non.moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such
images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games.
This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code 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.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 4
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 4
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 4
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 4
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 5
Connection: TV Only .................................................................................................. 6
Connection: TV + VCR ................................................................................................ 7
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ............................................................... 8
The Front of Your TV ........................................................................................................ 9
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 11
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 11
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 11
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 14
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 15
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 15
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 15
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use the Different Typesof Menus and Control Panels .................................. 18
Menus ....................................................................................................................... 18
Control Panels .......................................................................................................... 18
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 20
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 21
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 22
Using Closed Captioning .......................................................................................... 22
Closed-Caption Modes ............................................................................................. 22
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 23
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 26
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 28
Index ................................................................................................................................ 29
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Chapter Overview:
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• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• The Front of Your TV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
Buttons on the Remote Control
NOTE: Illustrations are for representation only. Your product and on-
screen displays might differ.
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components befble you _:)lug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Turn off the TV and/or component before you cormect or disconnect any cables.
Make sure all antennas and cables are prol)erly grounded. Refer to tile Important
Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
Don't block ventilation boles on any of the cornponents. Anange tile components so that
air carl circulate I_reely.
Don't stack components,
When you place components in a stand, make sine you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receive] oK amplifier, place it on ttle top shelf so ttle heated ai]
from it won't flow around ()tile] corrlporlents.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into tile designated jack.
If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of tile back of the
TV instead of suaigbt down tile middle of tile back of the TV,
If your antenna uses 300 ohm twirl lead cables, do not (toil tile (tables. Also, keep the twirl
lead cables away from audio/video cables,
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose tile location fox you] TV (arefully. Place tile TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to Devent tile TV flora being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, o] pulled
off. This could cause 13e]sonal injury and/o] damage ttle TV. Refer to tile Impo]tant Safegua]ds
sheet packed with you] TV,
Use Indirect Light
Don't place tile TV wbe]e sunlight o] room lighting will be dire(ted toward tile screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
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Choose Your Connection
Thele are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which
_onnection is best fol you, Ploceed to the appropliate page and _onned yore TV.
Components
Cables
Needed
1 Coaxial
2 Coaxial
Connection
Title
TV Only
TV + VCR
4 Coaxial TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver
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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
You will need _oaxial _ables fol the _onnedions replesented in this book,
Coaxialcable
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TV (backpanel)
Connection: TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial (able fiorn your (able ol antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tl_e back
of your TV.
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Cb-v di
TV (back panel)
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
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VIDEO AUDIO iNFROMANT
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FromCable,
CableBox,
Connection: TV + VCR
1.
2.
Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your
VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable florn your cable outlet, cable box, ol antenna to tbe In,3ut Jack on your
VCR (sornetimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA ol IN FROM ANT).
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SATELLITE RECEIVER FromCableorAntenna
VCR
OUT
VIDEO R
IN FROM ANT
¢
@ O°,TO,V
L S-VIDEO
SATELLITE
IN
CH4
Satellite
Signal
VIDEO AUDIO
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R L
OUT TOTV
TV (backpanel)
_)CABLE/
ANTENNA
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect the coaxial cable frorn yore (:able outlet, (:able box, ol antenna to the Input Jack on
yore satellite le(eivel (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect the (:()axial cable frorn yore satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on yore satellite
le(eiver (sornetiTnes labeled SATELLITE IN).
2. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the satellite
leceiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometirnes labeled IN FROM AN_I).
B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sornetimes labeled OUT TO TV) and
to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.
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