RCA MR68TF700 manual Jacks on the Back of the TV, Video

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Connections & Setup

Jacks on the Back of the TV

This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.)

VPORT Go to page 11 for VPORT explanation.

G-LINKConnect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the TV’s GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR. A picture of the G-LINK cable is on page 7.

CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable or cable box.

NI

PU

T1

VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

S-VIDEO

VIDEO		NIP
VIDEO	R-AUDIO-L
		UT2
Y	PB	PR

INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or laserdisc player.

•VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.

•R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.

•L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.

•S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks (INPUT1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-Video, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT1 jacks.

INPUT2 Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR, internet access device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO and VIDEO jacks are the same as described for INPUT1 above.

•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. When using Y, PB, PR, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.

AUDIO

OUT

R L

AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality.

Note: You might want to turn off the TV’s speakers from the Audio Menu. Go to page 49 for more information.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationOn-screen Program Guide Key Features OverviewIntroduction Chip Parental ControlsVport Jack Auto TuningComponent Y, PB, PR Jacks Table of Contents Other Information Using the TV’s FeaturesUsing the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectComponents Choose Your ConnectionCables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Connection Cables Go to Title NeededVCR TV + VCR + DVD Player Connect your TV to your DVD playerTV + VCR Using the Vport Jack DVDJacks on the Back of the TV VideoPlacing the G-LINK Wands Why You Should Connect This G-LINK CableHow to Find the Remote Sensor Turn on the TV Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Set the Menu Language Complete the Interactive SetupGuide Plus+ System Setup Complete Auto Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Whoinput Button Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteRemote Codes How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Direct Entry VCR Codes Using the TV’s Features Downloading Data Using the TV’s FeaturesAbout the Guide Plus+ System Channel LineupGrid Guide Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsNews ScheduleMessages Menu Action Button MessagesSchedule Menu Action Buttons Channels Menu Action Buttons SetupChannels Guide Plus+ Menu Items PromotionsChannel Banner Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatureHow to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature SET SAT/CABLE Channel Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksChip TV Rating Limit TV-14V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Blocking Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsViewing Specific Content Themes Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Movie Ratings Chip Unrated Program BlockChannel Block Front Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsThis page intentionally left blank Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV’s Menu System MenusPicture Quality Menu Screen Menu ScreenTurning off Closed-Caption Using Closed CaptioningClosed-Caption Modes Channel Menu Time MenuOther Information Troubleshooting Other InformationGuide Plus+ System Problems Care and Cleaning Remote Control Doesn’t WorkFront Panel Limited WarrantyFront of Your TV Front Panel JacksLimitation of Warranty On next VH81 3-ft VH82 6-ft VH89 6-ft Gold-Tipped cable VH83 6-ftTo Order USE Your Credit CardIndex Audio R/LExporter