RCA F27718, F32718, F36718, MR68R718 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 12 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 Product Registration Important InformationPIP Picture-In-Picture Key Features OverviewIntroduction On-screen Program GuideVport Jack Auto TuningChip Parental Controls Component Y, PB, PR JacksTable of Contents Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Menu SystemOther Information Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Connection Cables Go to Title Needed Connect your TV to your VCR Connect cable or antenna to your VCRConnect the G-LINK cable to the TV Connect the TV to your VCR Connect Signal Splitter to your VCR and TVTV + VCR + Cable Box Connect Cable Box to TV DVD Connect your TV to your DVD player TV + VCR + DVD PlayerUsing the Vport Jack Connect your TV to a DVD playerConnect your TV to an Xbox video game console Video Jacks on the Back of the TVWhy You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Complete Auto Channel Search Complete the Interactive SetupGuide Plus+ System Setup Set the Menu LanguageIdentifying Your TV’s Location Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR Next Steps What to ExpectUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote How to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryRemote Codes VCR Codes Using the TV’s Features Channel Lineup Using the TV’s FeaturesAbout the Guide Plus+ System Downloading DataGetting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Menu Action Buttons SortSchedule NewsMessages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Setup ChannelsChannels Menu Action Buttons Promotional information Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsPIP Picture-In-Picture Feature How to Use PIPChannel Banner How To Use PIP With a Cable Box PIP Buttons General ExplanationSkip to PIP Channel Surfing in the Main Picture How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatureSET SAT/CABLE Channel How V-Chip Works Parental Controls and V-ChipTV-14 Chip TV Rating LimitBlocking Age-Based Ratings V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Unrated Program Block Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Movie Ratings Channel Block Front Panel BlockLock/Unlock Parental Controls Using the TV’s Menu System Menus Using the TV’s Menu SystemHow to Use Your TV’s Menu System Audio MenuPicture Quality Menu Screen Screen MenuUsing Closed Captioning Closed-Caption ModesTurning off Closed-Caption Time Menu Channel MenuOther Information Other Information TroubleshootingGuide Plus+ System Problems PIP Picture-In-Picture Feature Doesn’t Work Care and CleaningFront Panel Jacks Limited WarrantyFront of Your TV Front PanelHow state law relates to this warranty How you get serviceWhat your warranty does not cover Limitation of WarrantyVH81 3-ft VH82 6-ft VH89 6-ft Gold-Tipped cable VH83 6-ft On nextRonks, PA Video AccessoriesTo Order PO BoxVport IndexExporter