RCA T27TF668 Owner’s Manual
TV/VCR
User's G ade
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
_ AUTION: 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
_k This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside _r_
the product that presents a accompanying the product.
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
symbol
important instructions
indicates
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Four _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqt_
au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the 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.
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 (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
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out this product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.
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 in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the televisiom
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Add tess/Phone:
Key Features Overview
Your T%WCR is equipped wifll features that will add to your TV:%rCR viewing experience, The
follo_dng information summarizes these %atures. Chapter 3 provides more information about tile
rest of file q%r/_zCR's features and how to use them,
V-Chip: Parental Controls
De_crtpttote You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, ancUor movie ratings,
Reqldrements:
• Set up tlle 7%7GI37DELL'_S and MR'4.4 menus in the T_tVCR's main MF_7
(Chapter 3 has details).
• The broadcasters must use the eating system when they send the program to
your TV,_ZCR tn order for your TV,_ZCR to block the program,
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This is the back of model 1-20TF668.
If you have model T27TF668, you'll
notice the ANT/CABLE jack is on
the right side and has a VIDEO LINE
OUT jack,
Component Input Jacks
De_crlptiote The jacks on the back of }'our TV,_ZCR labeled COMPONENT-IN
can be used to connect a component with Component Output [acks 0tke a DVD
Player), Component video connections provide a higher quali W picture because
the xqdeo signal is dixqded into three parts instead of being compressed into
one.
ReqlxLvements: A component with Component Output Jacks, and three video
grade cables that you'll use to connetrt the component to the TV,_ZCR,
Index Search
De_¢rlptiote Provides a quicker way to find segments of a program on a
videotape, The details are explained on page 30.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................
V-Chip: Parental Controls ..................................................................
Component Input Jacks .............................................................................................
Index Search ...............................................................................................................
Chapter 2: 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 BaseSafety Information ........................................................
Use Indirect light ......................................................................................................
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVNCR ..............................
Choose Your Connection .......................................................................
Connection: TV/VCR Only ................................................................................................
Connection: TV/VCR + DVD Player ...........................................................
Connection: TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................... 11
Plug in the TV/VCR ............................................................................ 11
Put Batteries in the Remote .................................................................. 11
Now to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ................... 11
Turn on the TV/VCR ........................................................................... 11
Initial Setup ..................................................................................... 12
Select a Language .................................................................................................... 12
Automatically Searching for Channels ................................................. 12
Add or Erase Channels .................................................................... 13
Turn off the Energy Save feature ....................................................... 13
VCR Basics ....................................................................................................................... 14
Playing a Tape .............................................................................. 14
Basic Recording ....................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 2: The Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ........................................................ 16
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .............................. 18
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................... 18
How to Program the Remote ............................................................ 18
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ............................................... 19
How to Order A New Remote Control ...................................................... 19
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Chapter 3: Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip ................................................................ 22
How V-Chip Works .................................................................................................. 22
New Rating Systems ...................................................................... 22
Set the TV GUIDELINES Rating Limits ................................................... 23
Set the MPAA Rating Limits ............................................................. 25
Download New Rating System .......................................................... 26
Turning V-Chip Block On and Off ............................................................................ 26
Recording Features ............................................................................ 27
Recording Speeds .......................................................................... 27
Recording Pause ........................................................................... 27
Types of Recording ................................................................................................... 27
Timer Recording ........................................................................... 27
Copying and E_iting Tapes ..................................................................................... 29
One-Touch Recording .................................................................... 29
PWture Search Options ........................................................................ 30
Frame Advance ............................................................................. 30
Slow Motion ............................................................................... 30
Index Search ............................................................................................................. 30
Tracking ..................................................................................................................... 31
Time Counter ............................................................................... 31
Audio Features ................................................................................. 32
Reception .................................................................................................................. 32
Tape Playback ........................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 4: Using the TV/VCR's Menu System
How to Use Your TV/VCR's Menu System .................................................. 34
TIME Menu ............................................................................................................... 34
To set the dock. ....................................................................... 34
Accessing Menus .......................................................................... 34
Exiting from a menu ...................................................................... 34
To set the on timer or sleep timer. ................................................. 35
VIDEO ADJUST Menu ............................................................................................... 36
AUDIO ADJUST Menu .............................................................................................. 36
SELECTLANGUAGE Menu ........................................................................................ 37
Setting Closed-Caption Modes ............................................................................... 37
Additional Setup Features ................................................................ 38
Chapter 5: Additional Information
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 40
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 43
Back Panel ...................................................................................... 44
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................. 44
RCA TruRat I"V/VCR Combination Limited Warranty ..................................... 45
Finding the I"V/VCR's Video Line Input Channel .......................................... 46
Accessories ..................................................................................... 47
Index ............................................................................................ 49
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Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
* Things to Consider Before You Connect
Choose Your Connection
Connections
Plug in the TV/VCR
Put Batteries in the Remote
Turn on the TV/VCR
Initial Setup
VCR Basics
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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 Lnto the wall outlet,
• Turn off tlle TV/WCR and/or component before you connect or disconnect an}" cables,
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the rmportant
Safeguards sheet packed with your TV/%ZC,R,
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on an}, of the components. Arrange the components so that
aLrcan cLrcolate freely,
• Don't stack components.
• When you place components Lna stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or ampl[eler, place [t 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 _e designated iack,
• If you place components above the TV/WCR, route all cables down the side of the back of
the TV/WCR Lnstead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV/%TCR.
• If your antenna uses 300-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 TV/_ZGRcarefully. Place the TV/WCR on a stand or base that is of
adequate size and strength to prevent the TV/_.zCRfrom being accidentally tipped over, pushed
off, or pulled off, This could cause personal [njuW and/or damage to the TV/AZCR,Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed x_'ithyour TV/_ZGR.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place _e TV/WCR _x_lere sunlight or room lighting will be directed to_x_ard_e screen,
Use soft or indLrect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/VCR
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Note: AudioNideo cables (AN cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the
connection picture in this book shows each cable separately for better visibility.
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your T%%rCR. Please use the fol]o_dng chart to determine
whidl connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your T%WCR,
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Note: Thin iNthe back of model T20TF668. If
you have model T27TF668, you'll notice the
ANT/CABLE jack iNon the right side and it
has a VIDEO LINE OUT jack.
Connection: TV/VCR Only
1. Coim_-f the aitteim_¢able feed to the "I%'/VCIi
Cormect yoor TV anterma¢cable feed's RF coaxial cable to the AN_iCABI.E jack on the TV,_TCR,
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T'ff[_CR l_k palt6l
Note: If you have model
T27TF668, the placement
of the jacks is different
from the TV/VCR back
panel illustrated here.
No_e: The back of your DVD
player might not look exactly
like the one shown here,
Connection: TV/VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect yolu" cable or antenna to yoltr TV/VCR
Connect the RF coaxial cable from your cable feed, cable box, or off-air antenna to the
ANTiCABI_ iack on tile back of your TV/%TC,R.
2o
Connect yoltr D_,ql) Player to your TV/VCR
To achieve the best picture quality, use the COMPONENT IN_IJT jacks on the back of the
TV/WCR to connect the TV/WCR to your D'_q) Player.
Note: Recording can't be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio) mode.
If }'our I)VD Player doesn't have Component Jacks, use audio/video cables to connect the TV/_rCR to the DVD
Player using the UN_ IN YIDEO and AIJDIO L and R jacks on the TV]WCR. Instructions for both scenarios fonow:
Optimum Connection Olbu_trated "above)
A, Connect three video grade cables to the COMPON_N_F-IN "vIDEO jacks on the back of the TV/VCR - labeled Y,
(%).
B, Connect %e other ends of the video cables to %e corresponding Component Output Jacks on }'our I)VD Player
(sometLmes labeled Y, Pb, P)'
C. Connect audio cables to the COMPON_N_F-]N jacks labeled AUDIO L and R and to the Audio Output lacks on
the DVD Player (sometLmes labeled ATJI)]O OTJT L and R).
Normal Connection
A, Connect audio/video cables to the LIN_ IN/IN 1 jacks on the back of the TV/_rCR 0abeled X,qDEO and AUDIO L
and R), Audio/video cables usually are, bundled as a set, Usually, %ey are color-coded (yellow is video, red is
right audio, and "a_ite is left audio).
B, Connect the other ends of the aJr cables to %e audio and video output jacks on %e back of the I)VD Player
(sometLmes labeled AIJDIO OIJT L and R),
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W/VCRbackpanel
Note: If you have model
T27TF668, the placement
of the jacks is different
from the TV/VCR back
panel illustrated here.
N_te: The back of
your satellite receiver
might not look
exactly like the one
shown here.
FromA.tennaiCebleFeed Satellite
From
Connection: TV/VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect file satellite receiver to the TV/VCR
A, Connect one end of an RF coaxial cable (not included) to the TV/AzCRis
ANTiCABI£ lack. Connect the other end to %e satellite receiver's antenna output
lack (sometimes labeled nEFF TO T_.
B, Connect the A,W cables, Connect audio cables to the TV/WCR's ],TNEIN/IN 1
ALTD]O(L and R) jacks and the other ends to %e satellite receiver's corresponding
audio output lacks, Connect one end of the video cable to the TV/_,zCRisLIN_ IN/
IN I "vqDEO lack, and the other end to the satellite receNericable boys video
output lack,
2. Connect antenna or cable to your satellite receiver
Connect the coaxial cable from your antenna, cable feed, or cable box to the Antenna
input jack on the satellite receiver (sometLmes labeled IN FROM ANT).
3. If necessary, connect the satellite's antenna cable to the satellite receiver
If the coaxial cable from the satellite dish antenna isn't aheady connected to the
satellite receiver's input jack (sometimes labeled SATELIJTI_.IN), connect it now,
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Plug in the TV/VCR
Plug the end of the power cord into the "a_alloutlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the
"aide slot Lnthe outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet,
Put Batteries in the Remote
l, Remove the baitery compartment cover on the remote,
2, Inse_ new banedes, Matdl the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries "adth the
diagram on the remote.
3, Put the batte W compartment cover back on the remote.
How to Use the Remote Control to
ON,OFF button
J
Arrow butlons --
(up, down, left,
right), and the
OK button
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Complete the Initial Setup
The tedmical term is called "navigation' - bow you move through the on-screen
menus, The theo W is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
dlo[ce and select it,
To highlight or point to an item on the screen, press the arrow buttons on the
remote (you'll notice the triangular icon moves), Use the up or down arrow
button to move up or do'am respectively, tTse the le_ or right arrow bugons to
move le_ or right respectively.
To selet_ an item you've highlighted, press file OK button
Turn on the TV/VCR
To mm on the TV/WCR, press the ON=OFF bulton on the remote or the
PUrgER button on the front of the TV/WCR (.the POWER indicator on the front of
the TV/WCR lights).
Note: If the screen seems dim, you need to turn off the Energy Save
feature. Instructions are on page _3,
Initial Setup
The first time you mm on your TV_WCR,you'll be asked to set a few screens so that your TV_WCRwill be set up
correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your T%WCR.
Select a Language
The first thne you turn on the TV_WCR, file SF.LE_gT'[._¥GI_GE menu appears
on the screen. If you want the on-screen menus to appear LnEnglish, press the
OK button on the remote control. 115you want the on-screen menus to appear
in a different language, follow fllese steps.
1, Press the down arrow on the remote to highlight FSPANOL (Spanish) or
FP_4N6;4,(_;(French).
2, Press OK to select the language.
No4te:If you need to changethe languagelater, you can accessthismenu
from the Main menu - go to page 37 for [ns'cructions.
Automatically Searching for Channels
The next part of file initial setup asks you if you want to start A_:YD CF[PRESET
(also called auto programming or auto channel search) -this enables the
TV,_ZCR to search for all of the channels that are viewable through your cable
TV connection or off-air antenna.
1. If you've connected your antenna or cable, press the OK button on fl_e
remote (auto programming starts),
_qmn file seardl is complete the T%WCR will automatically t_me to the first
channel tn the channel list.
To stop, press the OK button on file remote control,
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Setting the Clock
The TV/_rCR has an automatic clock setting feature that automatically sets the
time from an EDS (Extended Data Service) channel "a_en the power is turned
off, If there is no EDS channel, the signal is weak, or you don't want to `a_aitfor
%e time to be downloaded to the TV, you can set the clock manually
(instructions are, on page 35).
To
set the clock.
1,
Display the 77MEmenu, use the up or do,am arrow to select CLfiK;TgSETand
press OK.
2,
71_e CLfiK;T4SE,Tscreen appears. Press the up or down arrow to select A_VD
¢iiLfiK;_ONand press OK,
The indicator moves to EDS CH. If you know the EDS channel in your
area, use the up and down arrows to enter the number or select a&TrO and
press OK.
T_arn off the power. The dock is set automatically using the EI)S signal, It
mW take a few hours to set the clock,
Add or Erase Channels
You might want to add or erase some channels if th%"re Lnactive, have weak
signals, or you don't `a_antthem in your channel list. The channel list is the list
of channels that the TV:_/GR tunes to when you press the channel up and'or
channel do`am buttons,
Note: Even if you erase a channel, you can still tune to it by pressing the
number buttons on the remote control.
1, Press N'mNL7on the remote (the main MEzNWappears).
2, Press down arrow burton to highlight 5T77_rG,
3, Press OK (the SE_NG menu appears).
4, Press %e down arrow button to highlight (;Tf MEMO,qK
5, Press OK (the CH MEMORYmenu appears). Follow %e on-screen d[retrtions
to ADD or ER,4SE a channel,
6, You can add or erase more channels by entering the channel number or
pressing CII + or CII -.
7, To exit, press the N_mNq_:burton,
VCR Basics
Now that you've finished tlle initial setup, you can x_-atdl TV or start using file
VCR part of your product,
Playing a Tape
1, Insert a tape _n tlle T%WCR.
If file safe W tab on file videotape is removed, the tape automatically begins
playback.
2, Press the VCR button on t|le remote to put the remote in VCR mode.
* Press FORWARD or RI_RSE on file remote to advance file tape
fom-ards or back-wards respectively,
* Press PLAY (Z necessar39 to begin playing the tape,
* Press PAL:SE for stop action,
- Press TRACKING + or - to remove any streaks from the picCare, g
necessary,
- Press STOP to stop play[ng the tape,
- Press STOP/EJECT on the TV,%ZCRwhen the tape is stopped to eject the
tape,
Automatic Rewind
The T%'¥CR automatically rewinds file tape when it readms the end of file tape
during playback,
Basic Recording
1, Insert a videotape, with its safeWtab _nplace, into the T%_,TCR.
Note You can't record on a tape with the safety tab removed. If the safety
tab is removed and you want to record on the "cape,simply cover the hole
with adhesive tape.
2, Make sure the remote control is in VCR mode by pressing the VCR button,
3. Press RECORD to begin recording.
4. Press STOP when you want to stop recording.
If you want to pause the recording for a short t_me (sudl as during a
commercial), press PAUSE instead of STOP.
Note: Recording can't be done in the COMPONENT INPUT (video/audio)
mode.
Remote Control
Chapter Overview:
,, The buttons on the remote control
,, Programming the remote to operate other components
• How to usethe remote after you've programmed it
• How to order a new remote control
,, Code list
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