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1. Product Information 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 These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Introduction Thank You for Choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television HDTV featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing technology a true viewing experience Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology DLP and HDTV Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV it is the most user friendly of its kind with comprehensive on screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV s features There are three main things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience 1 resolution 2 aspect ratio and 3 digital signal and sound Resolution The crisp lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology provides HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times the resolution of the picture on a regular analog TV Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture Regular TVs use a 4 x 3 aspect ratio which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall a screen that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall As TVs dropped in price and pe
2. press OK to select or de select a check box Numeric Entries Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers passwords and time values The number buttons on the remote and the arrow channel up down volume up down and MENU OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the information 1 Use the left right arrow button to highlight the field 2 To enter time values such as the Wake Up Timer highlight the or field and press OK to change the time or simply use the number buttons To enter passwords you must use the number buttons On screen Menu Items The on screen menu items are used to access the information and or change the settings of the specific item highlighted Highlight the item with the up and down arrow buttons Then press OK or right arrow button to access the item s information To make a selection in one step press the number button corresponding to the item Action Buttons An on screen button that performs the action labelled on the button is an action button Press the right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select Choice Fields A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices Press OK to select the next entry within the choice field Moving the highlight to a different choice field pressing CLEAR or exiting the menu saves the selection previously made 38 Chapter 4 Main Menu 0 Go Back The Picture menu has screens for optimizing the picture for each of the TV s i
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4. AUDIO OUTPUT for a more advanced connection Connect the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A V receiver using audio cables Be sure to go to the Fixed Variable Out screen in the Advanced Audio menu and select whether you want the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed or variable volume audio Variable Output provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the TV s volume Fixed Output provides fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A V receiver that has its own volume control 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup c gt Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby Digital If you own a receiver with Dolby digital decoding or PCM Pulse Code Modulation that uses an Digital Optical optical cable type input connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality cable e Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver amplifier receiver f your receiver can decode Dolby digital and PCM go to the Audio menu select Advanced Audio menu then Digital Audio Output Select AutoSelect recommended or PCM e If your receiver can decode only PCM select PCM Setting Up Your TV e Plug in the TV Note Wben you first plug your TV into an outlet tbe Power indicator on tbe front panel will light and blink for
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6. CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again Menu path Channel Setup Advanced Settings Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp RCA SAT2 Startup hannel Diagnos fe Info CableCA RD Tools SAT CABLE Satellite Cable Box on 0 Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Highlighted menu selection Help text Navigating the Menu System The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the Main Menu To use the Main Menu 1 Press the MENU button the Main Menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons left right up down to move through the menu and highlight different options 3 Press the OK button to select a highlighted item Note Press tbe number button on tbe remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu to select the option To exit the Main Menu e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press MENU e Press 0 Go Back or GO BACK on the remote On Screen Help Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu selection To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items In addition
7. Color Temperature Video Noise Filter Green Enhance Detail Enhance Contrast Enhance Film 3 2 Pulldown Reset Picture Press OK or gt to access the Advanced Settings menu Screen Format The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image is displayed on screen The options are Normal Stretch Squeeze or Zoom If you want to adjust your image choose an option below Normal The image of a 4 x 3 video signal is centered with bars on the right and left sides of the screen The 16 x 9 image is kept to its 16 x 9 format Stretch The image of a 4 x 3 video signal is centered expanding in the horizontal direction and cropping video at the sides A 16 x 9 video signal expands horizontally Squeeze A 4 x 3 image is compressed horizontally adding bars to the sides A 16 x 9 image is also compressed horizontally Zoom The image of a 4 x 3 or 16 x 9 video signal expands horizontally and vertically cropping all sides of the image Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels the TV will change formats for you Notes The format of some video cannot be changed The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a one button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture options let you enhance picture performance and adjust picture position When you select Advanced Picture a submenu appears with options Auto Flesh
8. Menu Language Set th e M e n u La n g u a g e MAI am eth OK btn Press the right arrow button then press OK to select English and continue to the next step Press the down arrow button to choose another language then press OK to continue Espa ol Resalte con las flechas y Seleccione con el bot n OK Francais Mise en surbrillance avec et S lection avec OK Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu gt Channel Setup Complete the Channel Search see poe ek v Fl acia rg Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes you must poteri oe complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming Search channels already in my channel list s Remove scrambled digital cable channels information Make sure you ve connected your TV to cable and or off air Check fewer boxes to make the search faster but less Si ia o enn tien oa signals before you begin the channel search To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all menus and tune to the channel with the number keys All the options are selected for you to ensure a full channel search is Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct o user on how tous i completed Press the right arrow button An alert screen appears to allow you to start a channel search or customize the options Tip Press OK to
9. OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow limitation of incidental on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong c
10. Select a default for sound expansion or aum SRS 7 Digital Audio Out A change in this screen is applied to all inputs FOCUS 8 DVI Audio Input Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it The following options are available only if Fixed Variable Out is set to Variable Level Speakers On Off No SRS processing is applied to the audio ES SRS Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals Delivers a panoramic 3 D sound stage from stereo material Use the SRS FOCUS adjustment on the right to position the sound vertically SESS SRS TruSurround XT available on some models Creates a stunning 3D sound image from standard stereo material with deep rich bass enhancement and sharpened dialog audio It processes any multichannel audio source into vitual surround sound from just two speakers or headphones If your model has SRS TruSurround XT and you have that option selected you can use the SRS Dialog Clarity slider to adjust the range of dialog clarity This change is applied to all inputs Audio Lang Mode Lets you choose the default audio language mode you want to hear for ATSC digital TV programs If the Audio Lang Mode icon ff in the banner lights it means there is more than one audio language mode available The system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio language mode from the menu when the c
11. The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal preferences Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions Caption Style Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it O Go Back 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions 7 Caption sigle Main Menu gt Setup Options gt Closed Captioning On on On When Muted Note Not all programs have closed captioning Also if you led in a DVI HDMI in the device that is sending the signal to the TV Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is displayed when it is available Press OK to continue Closed Captioning You may set the type of captioning displayed Choices within the Closed Captioning menu are Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions and Caption Style Quick Startup The Quick Startup menu is a power saving feature in your TV If you choose Enable it will allow you to turn on your TV faster than when disabled If a CableCARD is in use Quick Startup is always enabled and cannot be changed Keep in mind if you disable Quick Startup it adds approximately 30 seconds to your TV s turn on time Note If you are using a CableCARD make your settings for Quick Startup first Once a CableCARD bas been inserted Quick Startup settings cannot be changed Caption Display The Caption Display me
12. Tone Minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Temperature Automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture The feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool More blue Normal Standard picture color e Warm More red Video Noise Filter Displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that allows you to reduce picture static or any type of interference A different Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input but only applies to devices connected to the composite inputs You can set the Noise Reduction to Frame Comb Advanced Frame Comb or Off The settings are explained in the on screen help text Green Enbance Makes green greener and increases the saturation For example nature shows and sporting events are especially enhanced by this feature The options are On and Off Detail Enbance Makes the edges of the video steeper sharper and crisper There are two options for the this menu On or Off If artifacts appear in the video change the setting to Off 40 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Contrast Enbance Makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next The options are On and Off Film 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and
13. V Chip Unrated feature to be enforced Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it Main Menu gt Channel Setup gt Parental Controls 0 Go Back USA V chip Front Buttons Blocked Front Buttons Unblocked 2 Canada V Chip S V Chip Unrated When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is locked only the remote or keyboard will control the TV 4 Front Button Block Note If power to the TV is lost for a prolonged time for example due to a power outage the buttons become unblocked Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it Canada V Chip Canadian TV V Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems English and French The English or French Canada V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Channel Setup from the Main menu 2 If Channel Setup has previously been locked you must enter your password 3 Choose Parental Controls Highlight Canada V Chip and select either Canada s English Ratings or French Ratings 5 Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked V Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if p
14. Volume Punchthrough Feature iiin 23 Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandS i 24 Using the INPUT B tton i iii 24 DC CES EL qr urinaria oi 24 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About the Channel Banneri iic iii 29 Digital or Analog TV Channels 30 Direct Tuning toa Chanriel eiiieiiee eis iei ci dome ee aeree inn iua Deeds 30 Getting a Program Description suis eiii eer petenti nnda i 30 Table of Contents Parental eter ici 31 Lock Unlock qup deeds 31 How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada esee 31 USA V Chip TV Ratings nennen nnne enne nnn en nnns entres n nnns 32 Canada buenos EE 34 e rnhp rliucc n 35 Auto TuningiFeature cee ccr cee trit tre ret ennt ern ERO rn aede nennen hase reae cms nana Dex nS euin LS 35 Future Downloadable Ratings eese nennen nnne nnne 36 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels eese 38 Navigating the Menu SystemM ii 38 On Screen Help urina iaia se ee ees 38 Controls Ac aoe ini hae ek eee i ee da ee 38 Picture MOI 40 Picture Preset Mode ii 40 Picture Settings saccente al 40 Screem Format ioi ssa dtt endi alia 41 Advanced Pict re Men eter
15. a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in the menu system At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that explain the currently highlighted item Controls Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV You can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness There are four types of controls e Sliders e Choice lists check boxes radio buttons e Alpha numeric entries e Menu action choice fields Graphics contained witbin this publication are for representation only 37 Using the TV s Menu System Check boxes Radio buttons Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at um im 0 Go Back 1 Picture Preset Mode Picture Settings 3 Screen Format VCR Tont Inpu VCR2 ot Connecter DVD pur Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels To make adjustments 1 Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider Press the left or right arrow button to adjust the indicator on a horizontal slider Choice Lists Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list Check boxes let you select one or more options A radio button lets you select only one option l Use the arrow buttons to move left right up down 2 Press OK to select a radio button
16. analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list To tell the difference between these channels press the INFO button and look in the channel banner for these things a subchannel the format an A or D analog or digital icon and resolution the TV is receiving e Analog channels only display one channel number Digital channels received through the digital cable card also have one channel number Digital channels received through cable or an off air antenna might have a primary channel and a subchannel In the example below 6 is the primary channel 1 is the subchannel e Analog channels are sent in a 4 x 3 format Digital channels can be sent in a format of 4 x 3 but usually 16 x 9 e Analog channels are sent in a resolution up to 480i Digital channels are sent in a resolution of 480i 480p 720p 1080i or 1080p Channel number Channel format and resolution Program Title Acquiring Channel v 00 30 D Ch 6 1 DNLJ Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 16x9 Normal 10805 HDTV J MPAA Not Rated 12 00 FM 1 00 PM Changing Channels Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune Some channels might be found during the channel search that aren t available Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry program
17. asked to enter a password and tben to re enter tbe password a second time to re confirm your password choice If you do not lock tbe TV none of the settings for V Chip channel block and front panel block take effect If you forget your password simultaneously press and bold tbe MENU OK button on tbe front panel and VOL button on tbe remote for tbree seconds This resets the password only and unlocks tbe TV all otber settings in Parental Controls are not changed How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message telling you that the program is blocked from viewing Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated Chapter 3 31 Using the TV s Features 0 Go Back V Chip TV Rating 2 V Chip Movie Rating Main Menu gt Parental Controls USA V Chip The V Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced Rating Content Rating Status D FV TV MA lier Press OK to set the age based TV rating limit and content
18. cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI jack Using the example of a set top box e If your set top box has a DVI jack connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter A Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of the TV Ome an HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device HDMI DVI adapter Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R and L Audio jacks that aren t in use on the back of the TV Audio cables are color coded Red right audio After you ve completed the on screen Assisted Setup page 13 go to the DVI Audio white left audio Input option in the Advanced Audio menu to select which Audio Input jack you re using In the example on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 4 Note If tbe device you re connecting bas a digital audio output jack connect a digital audio cable from tbe device to an audio receiver for digital audio Chapter 1 11 Connections HDMI cable If you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 13 to complete the Assisted Setup To find out more about connecting audio video receivers go to the next page White Audio cables are color code
19. camcorders use tbe L MONO input jack to get sound from both speakers Power Indicator Light Status p AUDIOIN VIDEO S VIDEO L IMONO R IN On Tvigon Q e Off TV is off standby mode HEADPHONE Blinks Light blinks 5 times pauses and blinks again 5 times Lamp is trying to turn on If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute one of the following options is possible Lamp door may be open Face the back of the TV Power button Locate the door at the bottom of the TV and close it and indicator Turn off the TV and turn back on The lamp should turn on MENU K CHY CHA VOL4 VOL 5 Lamp may be dead You can replace the lamp DD yourself Go to page 55 for lamp replacement information Notes The front panel illustration sbows a typical front panel layout The exact look may be different from your TV If you use tbe Front Button Block feature tbe front panel no longer provides access to the menus Tbe Front Button Block feature disables all front panel buttons but not tbe jacks For more information see Chapter 3 Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU OK selects highlighted items CHv Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it moves the hig
20. converted to a different format Film 3 2 Pulldown modifies the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original a process called reverse 3 2 pulldown Film 3 2 Pulldown is applied to all inputs Options are Advanced The default and recommended setting Turns Film 3 2 Pulldown on when needed e On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with film based sources Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Reset Picture Menu button resets all Picture Menu controls to their original factory settings except Personal Picture Preset Horizontal and Vertical Position and Smootbing Adjust for the currently tuned input see on screen text To reset the settings you must 1 Tune to the input you would like to reset 2 Press MENU to access the Main Menu 3 From the Advanced Settings menu select Reset Controls and then select Reset to reset the settings for the currently tuned input 4 Picture Preset Mode D Picture Setting Advanced Picture Main Menu gt Picture Menu The Screen Adjust Menu has features that let you position and adjust the picture on the screen Horizontal Position Vertical Position Smoothing Adjust Auto Adjust Press OK or gt to access the Screen Adjust menu Screen Adjust Menu The Screen Adjust menu allows you to position and adjust the picture on screen The options are Horiz
21. default The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Channel Setup then Parental Controls press 3 on your remote and select Lock TV press 1 on your remote Continues on next page 52 Chapter 5 Other Information I don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password put the remote in TV mode Simultaneously press and hold MENU OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock TV The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set V Chip Unrated to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating What Else Can Do If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet power strip etc Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug the TV back in turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please visit www rca com television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Serv
22. entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna Once you determine what type of antenna you need go to rca com e When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input To complete a channel search now go to page 14 e When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input Press the ANTeCABLE button to tune to the Antenna Input Look for Antenna Input to appear on the channel banner Go to page 15 for more information Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Using the CableCARD Slot The CableCARD slot with CABLE INPUT allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services including premium and HDTV cable channels without the need for a set top box Please contact your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card Depending on your cable company an installer might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you or they ll simply send you the digital cable card Important Note CableCARD service details availability restrictions and pricing are determined by your cable company When you receive the digital cable card make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE INPUT jack Then turn on your TV Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the TV labeled CableCARD Push firmly on the card until almost t
23. might have tried to turn on the TV during the lamp cool down Wait a few moments and the picture will appear e Has the power light on the front of the TV been blinking for one minute If so the lamp may be dead Refer to the Power indicator is blinking or flasbing section below for more information e When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power indicator on the front panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back in The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else such as a lamp e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on page 53 e Multiple TV Setup might be set to the wrong option Press MENU OK on the front panel Select Setup Options then Advanced Options then Multiple TV Setup Choose TV default Power indicator is blinking or flashing If the light blinks 5 times pauses and blinks again 5 times the lamp is trying to turn on If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute one of the following options is possible e Lamp door may be open Face the back of the TV Locate the door at the bottom of the TV and close it Turn o
24. own remote control for controlling the volume Digital Audio Out Allows you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound if transmitted and you ve connected a six channel receiver to the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable Choose Auto Select to have the TV choose between Dolby Digital and PCM Choose PCM if your receiver is PCM only DVI Audio Input Allows you to select the audio input you re using if you ve connected an HDMI DVI cable adapter to the HDMI input Select from the inputs listed Go to page 12 for more information Channel Setup Menu The Cbannel Setup menu lets you find add and delete channels and set Parental Controls Items in the Channel Setup menu are Lock TV Unlock TV Channel Search Cable Channel List Antenna Cb List Video Input Setup Advanced Settings and Parental Controls Lock TV Unlock TV Cable Channel List Antenna Cb List Video Input Setup and Parental Controls are explained in Chapter 3 Continues on next page 44 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System O Go Back Signal Strength 7 Auto Tuning 5 Special Features Main Menu gt Channel Setup Select channels to search Digital channels Analog channels Select input to search Cable Input Antenna Input Select other search options Detect antenna or cable signal Search channels already in my channel list s Remove scrambled digital cable channels Check fewer boxes to make the search fast
25. start a channel search or if you want to change some of the options use the arrow buttons to highlight those options Press OK to check The Art Channel search can takeup ai or uncheck an option Then highlight Start Search and press OK to start the the TV is searching for analog and digital channels and cable and antenna inputs are being searched channel search You may want to leave and come back later i When the channel search is complete a message screen appears Press OK to continue Notes If you skip Cbannel Searcb now you can access it later through tbe Channel Setup menu For more detailed instructions refer to Chapter 4 of tbe User s Guide If a cable box is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT or the CableCARD slot is in use don t check tbe Cable Input box Choose Setup Options Quick Startup is a power saving feature Select to enable or disable Quick Startup Decide which option is best for you Enabling Quick Startup allows you to turn on the TV faster than if disabled If a CableCARD is in use Quick Startup is always enabled and cannot be changed Press OK to continue Several more screens appear that give you basic tips about using your TV Read through the information and continue to press OK until the screens disappear Note When you disable Quick Startup it adds approximately 30 seconds to the TV s turn on time 14 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What To Expect Watching TV If you have both
26. the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Input 1 Input 3 Compatible video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver is connected to the Input 1 or 3 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT jacks Y Video Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite component video input when you press the corresponding button Input 2 Input4 Device is connected to the Input 2 Video V or S VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button Front Input Device is connected to the VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button SVGA may not be available on your TV Device is connected to the SVGA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button HDMI 1 HDMI 2 some TV models only have one HDMI Input Device is connected to an HDMI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button Future Downloadable Ratings Your TV is equipped to support a downloadable rating system It is similar to the current rating system your TV has call
27. to use the TV s remote control to operate the volume for a device that is connected to the audio system An example follows Let s say you ve connected your DVD player to your audio system You ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player Since the DVD player sends its volume through the audio system you would have to bounce back and forth between two remote controls the audio system s remote to adjust the volume and the TV s remote control to operate the DVD player The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when you re using the TV remote to adjust the volume In effect you are telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the audio system whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode Therefore after you ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode press the DVD button and you want to adjust the volume you only have to press the VOL or MUTE buttons Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough 1 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 2 Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off then release the MUTE button 3 Press and release the device button that you programmed to operate the audio system receiver or amplif
28. yourself call 1 866 723 6486 and we will refer you to a service person who will replace the lamp for you There will be a service fee environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org or call 1 800 338 0376 for more details HDLPSOXXXXXX 000000000 X SERIAL SERIE LAMP He This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury Special disposal of the lamp for What you ll need to get started e To order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s model number serial number and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example EXAMPLE Service of the sticker is shown at left Face the back of the TV The sticker is located on the Model Number right side of the TV see picture below for sticker location sticker with lamp type listed e Follow the replacement instructions that come packed with the new lamp ins il PSA SE a til L Service Model Number Sticker location with Lamp Type 54 Chapter 5 Other Information HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Video Sound Convenience Front Panel Back Panel Channel Turing cet i RE pter ia NTSC ATSC 64 QAM 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility orem retos QAM HDMI DVI Component CableCARD slot 3 2 Pull Do
29. 02A1 The TV models covered in this User s Guide come with one of the two remotes shown Tip To turn off most RCA devices that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until the mode indicator turns off The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows up down left right Used to move through the on screen menus For the use of FORMAT and SUB CH on remote R401A1 see those labels Backlight 9 only available on remote R602A1 Press to illuminate the remote control buttons Any press thereafter turns the backlight on To conserve battery power the light turns off after several seconds Press this button again to turn the backlight off 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings Also used in the TV menu to make selections To enter a digital channel with a sub channel enter the main channel then to enter the sub channel press the SUB CH right arrow button on remote R401A1 or SUBCHANNEL on remote R602A1 and press OK ANTeCABLE Switches between Antenna and Cable Input When tuned to an input press to go back to the most recently used tuner Antenna or Cable Input AUDIO only available on remote R602A1 Places the remote in audio mode to operate a device such as a audio receiver or amplifier receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button This button lights when you press a valid button in AUDIO mode see Modes of Operation on page 23 for more
30. 61 260 287 290 358 369 924 274 341 VIDEO CONCEPTS WARDS 225 226 227 240 245 354 369 248 251 254 292 300 326 332 341 356 ZENITH 329 247 252 266 288 226 227 338 347 353 358 245 229 310 232 232 376 377 279 368 243 Web TV Chapter 2 27 This page left intentionally blank Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Program Title Acquiring Channel v 00 30 D 6 1 DNLJ English Cable Input 16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV 0 amp MPAA Not Rated 12 00 PM 1 00 PM About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out dim the feature is not available The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Other displays that are not described here are self explanatory When you change channels the Channel Banner appears as a smaller version than what s shown above The icons change appearance to show the item s status or availability Program Title Acquiring Cbannel 00 30 12 39 PM D 6 1 DNIJ Antenna Cable English 16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV 8 g MPAA Not Rated 12 00 PM 1 00 PM Title of program if available or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel The time when the TV shuts off if the Sleep Timer is activated in the Time menu Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where Commercial Skip was activated Current ti
31. 759 765 766 784 814 787 850 405 GENERAL INSTRUMENT GI 509 461 465 511 513 518 NEO 725 Cable 530 531 514 464 463 ja LR TA O i AEREA EAEAN ETE AET T TAFET ATPT AT 907 HAMLIN i ONKYO iii 805 811 812 892 HITACHI OPTIMUS 667 747 748 749 751 752 754 793 ABC iii ILLICO PANASONIC 791 810 815 823 863 864 891 950 ADELPHIA JASCO PHILIPS 755 814 823 824 825 ALLEGRO JERROLD PIONEER teen 837 866 867 878 893 AMERICAST MAGNAVOX RADIO SHACK 706 754 793 806 865 866 867 868 875 ANTRONIX MEMOREX 878879 ARCHER MOTOROLA 509 465 513 518 530 531 464 511 526 463 RCA 717 726 772 781 795 827 845 866 867 870 871 AT amp T wn MOVIE TIME ia e nines 872 875 878 879 449 895 BELL SOUTH see NSC 24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control HT 505 534 PIONEER 478 506 493 494 ORAS 486 505 534 525 460 471 507 aie 469 ins 474 494 35 12 466 496 SIGNATURE SL MARX 474 SPRUCER 460 STANDARD 499 STARCOM 461 518 STARGATE 474 STAR SIGHT 507 STAR TRAK 516 TANDY 500 TELEVIEW 474 TEXSCAN 499 TIME WARNER TOCOM TOSHIBA TV86 UNIKA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIDEOTRON vae crecen e vie in VIEWSTAR VIDEO TEGH 5 rettet eerte itis ZENITH AUDIO TECHNICA CALIFORNIA AUDIO LABS CAPETRONIC CARVER CASIO
32. ANTENNA INPUT jack might be loose e Your off air antenna might be getting a weak signal Move it higher or get a bigger antenna e If you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks try swapping the cables Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT off air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT e If you have a cable box you can t connect it to the ANTENNA jack Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack e Select all the options in the Channel Search menu and retry channel search Can t select certain channel e Maybe blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR or INPUT button on your VCR e You usually cant change channels when a menu is on the screen press the CLEAR button e You might need to reset your digital cable card if you have one installed for more instructions Chapter 5 51 Other Information Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable antenna option wasn t chosen in the Channel Search menu Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel Searcb menu and run the search again e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whic
33. DIO Stereo mini jack Obtains sound when a device is connected to the SVGA jack Use a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a device to your TV HDMI 1 and 2 INPUTS some TV models only have one HDMI Input High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncom pressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices Note If you connect a device with a DVI jack to one of the HDMI inputs you ll need an HDMI to DVI adapter Also connect audio cables to an input tbat is not in use An example is sbown on page 11 Then go to the Advanced Audio menu and select DVI Audio Input to choose the input you re using to receive audio WIRED REMOTE CONTROL IR available on some models This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system which is primarily for professional installers If you re using the remote that was included with your TV don t plug anything into this jack or the TV wont respond to the remote DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder Dolby Digital Technology offers theatre quality sound six audio channels If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input you can use
34. ERY RACC RARA 226 300 MOTOROLA sis cccssssscstusssssoaveversessesexans inte 226 292 MI Qe ciini userissiseirinin tae min 227 354 251 MULTITECH 227 354 251 278 356 siste 268 376 377 289 301 302 303 234 249 OLYMPUS OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC 363 381 374 373 225 437 292 PENTAX Li disri 369 234 332 PHILCO instinto 87 225 235 292 PHILIPS 287 288 344 345 371 378 383 456 286 292 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 287 288 226 PILOT ira 245 PIONEER 305 369 376 377 343 PORTLAND Li i 242 244 PROSCAN 225 308 PROTEC PULSAR QUARTER QUARTZ QUASAR 3 374 225 381 292 RADIO SHACK uil 225 226 227 239 245 268 342 354 361 363 248 251 254 274 292 300 337 RADIX RANDEX RCA 225 245 308 309 311 312 313 314 315 316 335 342 354 369 228 278 292 332 6 227 245 268 354 361 363 248 251 254 274 292 300 337 310 376 377 394 256 303 dis 304 267 268 354 248 S T NM NIAE 240 250 257 290 341 237 263 SEARS 363 245 268 287 369 394 456 248 273 274 292 332 343 360 361 226 227 266 242 254 300 SHINTOM SHOGUN SIGNATURE 229 353 369 356 357 1354 SIS stria SUPERSCAN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY 227 268 TASHIKO 245 TATUNG 1 303 TEAC Liu TECHINIGS se descex ti tm boxed ern aeterne 292 TEKNIKA 251 292 Toscana 371 372 TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RES US 354 249 301 240 2
35. ICAN HIGH 5 tenni ra APEX ASHA AT amp T AUDIO DYNAMICS E AUDIOVOX BELL amp HOWELL BEAUMARK BROKSONIC CALIX CANDLE CANNON CAPEHART CARVER GCE s CINEVISION CITIZEN iss COLORTYME COLT siiis CRAIG CURTIS MATHES CYBERNEX DAEWOO DBX DIAMOND VISION s DIMENSIA DURABRAND DYNATECH ELECTROHOME ELECTROPHONIC EMERSON 250 245 252 256 257 290 310 325 354 240 233 227 265 266 268 269 456 458 231 237 249 251 254 259 262 263 270 289 292 301 330 34 304 268 267 287 234 248 273 274 i 229 292 227 456 458 i 245 354 356 248 225 287 227 334 354 358 234 249 292 51 97 376 377 234 FISHER FUJI FUNAI GARRARD 26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control GOLDSTAR GRADIENTE GO VIDEO HARLEY DAVIDSON HARMAN KARDON HARWOOD HEADQUARTER HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY 227 292 JC PENNEY 225 245 268 354 369 376 377 292 303 332 343 234 IVO is 376 377 268 247 418 234 303 KENWOOD 268 376 377 234 303 245 292 329 338 907 A 287 288 329 226 225 456 286 235 227 914 969 292 354 MEMOREX 287 245 268 304 310 329 354 226 227 337 248 251 292 MGA MGN TECHNOLOGY ienen 354 MIDLAND a ostiiiicisteanomiientimotiidoe interit 278 MINOLTA ende morceau ema 369 332 MITSUBISHI 90 298 369 376 377 254 295 MONTGOM
36. ME WARNER VIDEOTRON DVR SAT Combos BELL EXPRESSVU DISH NETWORK DREAMBOX 647 655 655 647 ECHOSTAR at EXPRESSVU 647 655 FORTEC STAR 569 555 556 HUGHES NETWORK 621 580 PHILIPS PROSCAN SAMSUNG SONY ULTIMATE TV a ue ZENITH ECCE 656 Home Theatre in a Box Where the code is listed as the first is for the DVD and the second is for the AUDIO Otherwise just the one code operates both the DVD and the AUDIO CRITERION DURABRAND EMERSON KOSS 415 LENOXX 931 cT 972 MAGNAVOX MYRON S DAVIS asas ds de ab e erdt 962 NORCENT 928 ONKYO 975 PANASONIC ica aan 974 PHILIPS PIONEER 5 tcrtio dine fate ag 976 968 RADIO SHACK 449 894 895 453 879 RCA 449 920 453 879 REGENT SABA SAMSUNG SONY TEVION ZENITH cana Satellite DTV Receivers Where codes are shown like this each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device or brand AMPLICA cannone ate cane ero 575 BELL EXPRESS 655 628 CHANNEL MASTER 577 578 579 CHAPPARAL 560 561 CHEYENNE i DRAKE DREAMBOX DIRECTV 622 632 629 621 623 576 586 616 613 630 634 636 638641 652 653 657 659 607 619 641 DISH NETWORK 655 647 628 612 654 588 589 590 DISHPRO 588 589 590 654 DX ANTENNA 568 582 ECHOSPHERE ECHO
37. Pal C LujaBaE B Y p FLO qENE Be A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TECHNOLOGY Find Inside e The DLP Experience page 1 e Connections page 5 e Remote page 19 page 29 page 37 page 49 page 50 rca com television WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire RISK OF ELECTRIC SHock NOt remove cover or back With the exception of or electric shock do not D NOT OBEN the lamp no user serviceable parts inside Refer expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall m AM not be exposed to dripping or This symbol indicates This symbol indicates i insi i tant instructions splashing and no objects filled dangerous voltage inside mpor with liquids such ce shall the product that presents accompanying the produet be placed on the apparatus a risk of electric shock or personal injury servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org or call 1 800 338 0376 for more details Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or mod
38. STAR 655 647 628 612 654 588 589 590 EXPRESSVU serisini denii 654 647 655 628 FORTEC STAR 569 555 556 557 558 559 FUJITSU sei ceste erp tereti ecce dre cen 591 592 GE i 636 649 637 622 653 650 651 652 GEMINI rai 595 627 642 643 644 648 640 645 564 565 566 593 GENERAL INSTRUMENT GI GO VIDEO HITACHI HUGHES NETWORK 638 629 630 632 641 607 621 641 607 580 632 638 629 MAGNAVOX MACOM MITSUBISHI 641 632 638 629 630 607 MOTOROLA M 648 618 NORSDAT 24 nia 601 PACE 614 615 646 PANSAT ico a OT Oed 584 PANASONIC insana 626 586 596 PRIMESTAR 627 640 PHILIPS 576 612 621 629 630 632 638 641 607 639 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 576 612 639 PIONEER 604 PROSAT 563 636 637 650 653 651 652 RCA od 636 649 637 622 658 653 650 651 652 098 567 603 SAMSUNG 594 583 613 616 619 6 SKY NETWORK SIERRA I II III SONY iii STARCHOICE STAR SIGHT STAR TRAK SUS soi SUPER GUIDE preme erar e SYLVANIA TOSHIBA ULTIMATE TV UNIDEN UNITED iscsi 653 659 633 573 61 612 585 617 634 656 595 646 562 574 587 635 VCR Codes Where codes are shown like this each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device or ZENITH brand ACCELE ADMIRAL 226 ADVENTURA 251 227 229 228 230 231 254 303 337 ALLEGRO 247 329 243 AMER
39. TCABLE von pvo TV AUDIO AUX SAT CABLE voL e GUIDE ANT CABLE M C2 5 GO BACK y CH 9 MUTE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD gow RECORD STOP PAUSE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE 220 You ll use these darkened buttons for Direct Entry Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio devices DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other devices In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programmed to operate some RCA devices A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any device button except the TV button Notes The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any device it controls only tbis TV The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices It also may not operate all functions of your device Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the device in this example a VCR Point the remote at the device Press the corresponding device button in this example VCR Bow m Press ONe OFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to pro
40. alizer preset or create a Personal preset with the equalizer Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Audio Menu The Advanced Audio menu has screens for setting up how sound is treated and configuring audio inputs and outputs Sound Expansion Dynamic Bass Audio Lang Mode SAP Startup Volume Maximum Volume Fixed Variable Out Digital Audio Out DVI Audio Input Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Menu System Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Audio menu press MENU on the remote and then select Audio from the main menu The following audio items can be adjusted Sound Preset Mode Sound Logic Balance and Advanced Audio Sound Preset Mode You can select one of the seven band Sound Preset Modes or create your own personal preset The seven band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio frequency settings The equalizer can only be changed if Fixed Variable Out is set to Variable Level Speakers On in the Advanced Audio menu If Fixed Variable Out is set to Fixed Level you cannot make changes to the equalizer and the bands are set to OdB However the graphic equalizer levels for Variable Level Sbeakers On are stored in memory in case you switch from Fixed Level back to Variable Level Speakers On Note Sound Preset Modes are stored for eacb input All otber audio feature settings are s
41. am i Wake Up Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a specific time every day of the week and tune to a specific channel or video input Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually If you dont enter the time it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel Make sure you check the time acquired is correct Note If you enter the time manually you must remember to set your TV s time when tbe time changes to Daylight Saving Time Sleep Timer and Wake Up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to change the TV s time Assisted Setup The Assisted Setup menus were covered in Chapter 1 Go to page 13 for more information Menu Preferences Menu Language Change to one of three languages English Spanish or French The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu Color Scheme Select from among four colors Sky Blue Forest Green Raspberry and Plum to change the color of the menu system and banner Translucency You can change the translucency see through level of the menu screens Adjust the slider by us ing the left and right arrow buttons Advanced Options Auto On If you lose power to your TV turn this feature on to have the TV powered on for you Multiple TV Setup This features allows you to control three different RCA TVs This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other and they also have this menu option but you want to control them independent of
42. an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack Note This TV s optical digital output jack fully complies with tbe international standard governing this type of jack LEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder Older equipment some of wbicb is not fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital CAC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a bigb noise level causing damage to beadpbones or speakers ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an off air antenna CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from cable or a cable box Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your TV Front Side Input Jacks The TV has front side input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder digital camera or video game system Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover Some models have touch sensor buttons Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear Notes When you plug in beadpbones tbe TV s internal speakers are muted Use the VOL up or down button to control the volume When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable such as some
43. annel of that digital channel How do I control other devices I ve connected to the TV Because your TV came with a universal remote you can program your remote to the button corresponding with the device you have connected to your TV Go to page 21 for information on programming your remote Why do I have sound but no picture when I turn on my TV There is a lamp inside the TV which needs approximately one minute to reach full brightness You ll hear audio during this time and the picture increasingly gets brighter as the lamp warms up Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them Analog channels are sent in a 4 x 3 format which cannot fill a 16 x 9 screen like your TV Most digital channels are sent in a 16 x 9 format which do fill your screen but sometimes are sent in 4 x 3 It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video Press the FORMAT button to see the different formats available that may eliminate the bars Go to page 41 for more information on screen format Graphics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 49 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems TV won t turn on e Press the TV button or ON OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip e Make sure the TV is plugged in e You
44. approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization of tbe TV This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back in The TV can only be turned on after tbe Power indicator goes off e Put batteries in the remote e Turn on the TV Remote Control Buttons Used for the Assisted Setup To use the TV s menus first press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode When the Assisted Setup screen appears use the arrow buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu 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 means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Complete the Assisted Setup Use these buttons during the Assisted Setup Your TV s menu system allows you to customize your TV s features On screen information helps you choose settings to match your setup The first time you Tip turn on your TV the Assisted Setup screen appears automatically Press OK to begin the setup To access the initial setup menus at a later time press MENU choose Setup Options then Assisted Setup Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Main Menu gt Setup Options gt Assisted Setup gt
45. bow your adjustments affect tbe picture To access the Picture Menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Picture and press OK the Picture options appear Note When making Picture changes inputs are all adjusted independent of each other Digital cable and antenna channels are adjusted independent of analog cable and antenna channels Picture Preset Mode Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of these preset picture settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Night Sports and Personal Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room After you select a preset the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically If you choose Personal you can customize each picture quality setting to your desired level and a message appears asking if you want to save those settings After you ve saved your personal settings you can go back into the menu and select a different picture preset For example if you normally use Personal but want to watch a show in Vibrant Day lighting choose Vibrant Day watch the show and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal The PRESETS button on Remote R602A1 Only works with Picture Presets Go to the Remote chapter for more information Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks Your options under the Picture Settings me
46. ce for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the device Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isnt aimed directly at the device that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so the remote operates the TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly If batteries are weak you will not be able to activate backlighting on the remote instead backlight will blink once when activated Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices e For Volume Punchthrough remember to program the AUDIO button on the TV s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to page 23 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work e Multiple TV Setup might be set to the wrong option Press MENU OK on the front panel Select Setup Options then Advanced Options then Multiple TV Setup Choose TV
47. ck of the TV and you have subscribed to digital cable service Go to page 16 for more information on using a digital cable card Displays channel and cable information for TV and cable The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card you have inserted into your TV The graphic to the left is an example of what you might see Select an option to view more information Chapter 4 45 Using the TV s Menu System Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed on more than one page Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page for example as the graphic to the left shows and simply press the OK button on the remote to read more text If more than one link appears use the arrow buttons to highlight the one you want To exit the screen press CLEAR on the remote CableCARD Reset If you experience problems with your digital cable try resetting your digital cable card Press the right arrow to select Reset and then press the OK button on the remote If problems persist contact your cable company Setup Options Menu The Setup Options menu lets you adjust items associated with setting up your TV Items in the Setup Options menu are Closed Captioning Time Menu Assisted Setup Menu Preferences and Advanced Options 0 Go Back 7 Assisted Setup 5 Menu Preferences UT 6 Advanced Options Main Menu gt Setup Options
48. d Red right audio white left audio amp Setup OR If your set top box has an HDMI jack connect an HDMI cable Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 INPUT or HDMI 2 INPUT if your TV has this jack and it s more convenient jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device Notes To view the picture from the connected device refer to Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The section is called Using the INPUT Button You can set up tbe TV to automatically tune to tbe correct device you want to view This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning Advanced Audio Connection Information With the audio versatility of your HDTV you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want From good to best sound choose one of the options or refer to the user s manual of each device that you are connecting to get the best results Use your TV s internal speakers good sound Connect an audio receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV better sound Connect an audio receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL jack best sound SVGA INPUT VGA SVGA XGA Connecting Your TV to an Audio Video Receiver For better sound quality than the TV s internal speakers connect to an audio receiver using audio cables to the TV s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use the FIXED VARIABLE
49. d and cannot be changed Keep in mind if you disable Quick Startup it adds approximately 30 seconds to your TV s turn on time What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 6 for more information How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel There are several different ways to tell if your channel is digital or not Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the left corner for a channel information Channels displaying a D primary channel and a subchannel is a digital channel not all digital channels have subchannels Channels displaying an A are analog Go to page 30 for more information Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen displays Weak or No Signal You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Channel Setup menu Go to page 45 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you ve checked each box in the channel search menu the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for each subch
50. d lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies follow the above steps used to describe blocking content themes Continues on next page Chapter 3 33 Using the TV s Features Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to Viewable separately to view NR movies To view movie ratings after you ve blocked them follow the same steps as above to make the rating Viewable V Channel Setup Parental Controls O Go Back The Canada V Chip menu lets you set program rating Tusa Vichip limits for Canada s English and French rating systems Canada V Chip English Ratings French Ratings 3 V Chip Unrated Y Front Button Block You can set limits for shows rated with Canada s French or English V Chip ratings system Press OK or to continue Main Menu gt Channel Setup gt Parental Controls 0 Go Back 4 USA V Chip Block Unrated and Exempt Programs View Unrated and Exempt Programs 2 Canada V Chip V Chip Unrated Note Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather A Front Button Block programs emergency bulletins public announcements programs without ratings the Movie rating N A the USA TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt E The TV must be locked for the
51. details AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a device such as a cable box satellite receiver VCR DVD or audio receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button For remote R602A1 AUX by default is programmed to an RCA HD tuner For remote R401A1 AUX by default is programmed to an RCA VCR This button lights when you press a valid button in AUX mode see Modes of Operation on page 23 for more details CC only available on remote R602A1 In TV mode toggles closed captioning on and off if available for the channel you re tuned to In DVD mode displays Subtitle options if available for the DVD you re watching CH or CH Scrolls up or down through the channel or input list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels In DVD mode if programmed advances or reverses the chapters with some DVD players CLEAR Removes on screen menus and displays Cancels the commercial skip timer if it is set DVD Places the remote in DVD mode If Auto Tuning is enabled pressing the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel for RCA devices This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode see Modes of Operation on page 23 for more details FORMAT Toggles through the video screen formats Normal Stretcb Squeeze Zoom and Auto Format FREEZE Freezes entire screen Press any button to remove the freeze GO BACK Returns you to th
52. e previous channel or previous screen in the menu system Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 Using the Remote Control GUIDE If programmed displays the Program Guide when a compatible set top box e g a digital cable box or satellite receiver is connected INFO Displays the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information Press again to remove the banner INPUT Toggles through the TV s available input sources UNPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 Front Input HDMI1 HDMI2 SVGA and last active channel Note HDM 2 and SVGA might not be available for your TV MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume The Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level Speakers On to control the TV s volume To program this button to work with an audio system follow the instructions for Volume Puncbtbrougb Feature on page 23 OK When a menu item is highlighted press OK to select the item ON OFF Turns the TV on or off Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system In order to preserve the life of the lamp the TV must warm up and cool down properly when you turn the TV on and off When you turn the TV off the screen turns blue and fades to black While the screen is blue you can still turn the TV back on If the screen is black when you try to turn it on the TV s lamp may be in its cool down cycle The TV s audio comes
53. each other Program a second RCA TV to one of the device buttons e g SATeCABLE DVD etc using the TV2 code 162 Select the TV2 option in that TV s Remote Setup menu If you have a third RCA TV program a device button using the TV3 code 163 Select the TV3 option in that TV s Remote Setup menu Go to Chapter 2 for more information on programming your remote Demo Mode Turn this feature on if you want the TV to display promotional information about the TV every five minutes To turn this feature off choose Disabled Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions ilype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Floridian Plate Gothic and Screen are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Ashley is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation Registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions 48 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Why does my TV take so long to turn on Quick Startup is a power saving feature in your TV Select either enable or disable which ever option is best for you Enabling Quick Startup allows you to turn on the TV faster than if disabled If a CableCARD is in use Quick Startup is always enable
54. ed V Chip If a new rating system becomes available the TV downloads it automatically from the signal and there is nothing you need to do to receive the information Once it s downloaded a new option appears in your Parental Control menu This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them 36 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels This section highlights your TV s on screen menu system The menu system has several types of screens An overview follows Note The Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound Q Go Back Sound Preset Mode Sound Logic Balance Advanced Audio Press OK or to access the Audio menu Tips A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu For example in the Main Menu press 2 to go straight to the Audio menu Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system look at the menu path at the top for example Main Menu Picture Menu or if you re just tired of exploring press
55. enter If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rca com television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY 56 Chapter 5 Other Information e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER
56. er but less complete and vice versa A complete search takes about 50 minutes To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all menus and tune to the channel with the number keys Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it Ti o You can still add a channel that was not found by Channel Search Clear any on screen menus and tune to it by using the number buttons on the remote If the channel can be tuned it will be added to the channel list for that tuner 0 Go Back 4 Lock TV 7 Parental Controls Main Menu gt Channel Setup The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you set up channellinput features and get more information Auto Tuning Startup Channel Diagnostic Info CableCARD Tools CableCARD Reset Press OK or to access the Advanced Settings menu Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the TV channels available through the Antenna and Cable inputs When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list Inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all aren t placed in the channel list To do a full channel search check each box that pertains to your TV For example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box Select Start to begin the
57. everts SAP back to the SAP menu setting Startup Volume Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on then press the OK button to activate the option To deactivate Startup Volume access the menu and press OK SRS SRS Focus and X65 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS Focus Technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc SRS TruSurround XT SRS Dialog Clarity Chapter 4 43 Using the TV s UE C Back 1 Sound Expansion D Audio Lang Mode A Startup Volume 7 Digital Audio Out Main Menu gt Advanced Audio Select the default for the Fixed Variable Output Variable Output Speakers On Variable Output Speakers Off Fixed Output Speakers Off Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier with its own remote control for controlling volume B DVI Audio input Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to retum to the menu 0 GoBack 7 Setup Options Main Menu The Channel Setup menu has screens that let you find add and delete channels and set Parental Controls Lock TV Unlock TV Channel Search Cable Channel List Antenna Ch List Video Input List Advanced Settings Parental Controls Press OK or to access the Audio menu Tip Signal Strength only shows antenna channels since it s for helpi
58. ff the TV and turn back on The lamp should turn on e Lamp may be dead Go to page 55 for lamp replacement information Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked e Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Sleep Timer or Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 49 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait five minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 49 for instructions Video and audio are out of sync e If you ve connected a device such as a DVD player to your TV s Video jack and to an audio receiver using the audio jacks you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen Connect the DVD player to the TV s Audio jacks then use the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an audio receiver If your TV is connected to an audio video A V receiver or home theatre syste
59. for more information If problems persist contact your cable company Notes If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the information press MENU on tbe remote to access the menu system Then press 9 9 9 and the information screen appears Go to page 46 for more information on tbe CableCARD Tools menu You can t order video on demand tbrougb your digital cable card Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve The HDMI and component jacks are considered excellent S Video is very good composite jacks are good while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Jacks Used Cables Needed COMPONEN T ONESTE Y Pb Pr m Component video page 9 Audio R and L Cow 9 9 c INPUT 2 Video i Audio Video page 10 COMPOSITE m Audio R and L S Video HDMI um pages 11 12 OR OJ HDMI SEN HDMI DVI 7 adapter s Audio Connecting an optional audio receiver After you connect your TV choose an option above go to page 12 for general information about connecting an audio video receiver HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered t
60. gram the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other devices Direct Entry Manual Code Searcb and Automatic Code Searcb 1f you have recently purchased the device you want to control or if the device has many codes you might want to try the manual code search first Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the device in the code list at the end of this section 3 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ON eOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 4 Press and release the device button SATeCABLE VCR DVD AUX or AUDIO you want to program 5 Enter a three digit code from the code list Chapter 2 21 Using the Remote Control 6 To test the code you ve programmed for that device button point the remote at the device and then press ONeOFF to see if the device responds to the remote control If the device turns off you ve entered the correct programming code for your device Circle the code you entered for future reference If the device doesn t turn off repeat these steps until you ve tested all codes for your device s brand or try to run a manual code search Using Manual Code Search Note Before using manual code search you must use Direct Entry first This lets the remote know which type of dev
61. hannel in tbe Cable Channel List menu If a cable box is connected via INPUTI tbe channel list cannot be edited Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have each device connected to your TV When you set auto tuning you re telling the TV what channel or input to tune to when you press the device buttons on the remote control This is especially useful for going directly to an input like HDMI 1 Press MENU the Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Cbannel Setup and press OK Then highlight Advanced Settings and press OK Chapter 3 35 Using the TV s Features 3 Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK 4 Highlight the device button field and continually press OK to scroll through the selection of inputs The choices and a brief explanation follow Not Connected Choose this if you dont have this particular device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the device buttons on the remote Channel 2 3 or 4 Cable Input Device is connected to the CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Channel 2 3 or 4 Antenna Input Device is connected to
62. hannel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specified language is available for that program Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that cannot be set as the default To select and hear those audio modes navigate to the Change Audio action button and select OK or use the SOUND button on the remote Note You can change the Audio Lang Mode temporarily by pressing the SOUND button on the remote control Changing channels reverts the Audio Lang Mode back to the default Audio Lang Mode originally selected in the menu SAP Second Audio Program When turned on and available Second Au Main Menu gt Advanced Audio oa dio Program plays the analog program s audio in a second language SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for D Audio Lang Mode SAP stands for Second Audio Program When SAP is il available for a program the SAP icon in the channel banner will light up the visually impaired SAP might also contain audio which is totally unre lated to the video A change in this screen is applied to all inputs 7 Starup Volume 6 FixedWariabie Out Note SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog Ce Press ato reum p T CE programs not digital programs 7 Digital Audio Out B DVI Audio input You can activate SAP Gf available temporarily with the SOUND button on Remote R602A1 Only Changing channels or inputs r
63. he entire card is inserted Wait to receive information on screen regarding your digital cable television services See below for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV What You Need e Coaxial cable e Digital cable service subscription Coaxial cable 8 P e Digital cable card Digital Cable What You Need to Know Card e The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information e Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV the card cant be used with any other TV unless it is re authorized to it e You wont receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT Make sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT e Once inserted it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card In the case it needs to be removed grasp firmly and pull the card straight out Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service Once you have completed the directions for using the CableCARD slot explained above you are ready to receive digital cable channels Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to appear Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them with the information on screen If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digital cable card is set up try resetting your card Go to page 46
64. hever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e If a channel doesnt exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel Weak or No Signal appears Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna and video connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they re not damaged e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 40 for more instructions e Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats Analog channels may look better when you use the Normal video format the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Caption Display control panel in the Setup Options and Closed Captioning menu Go to page 47 for more instructions Problems with HDMI Connection e Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e If you are tuned to an HDMI input and you re receiving Weak or No Signal message on screen press the INFO button on the remote If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI devi
65. his connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio video outputs White Using the example of a VCR 1 Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 6 2 Connect your composite audio video cables to the TV s input Connect composite audio video cables to the TV s INPUT 2 jacks R and L Composite cables are color coded Audio and Video and to the VCR s audio video outputs Yellow video Red right audio white left audio Notes To view tbe picture from tbe connected device refer to Cbapter 2 Using tbe Remote Control Tbe section is called Using tbe INPUT Button You can set up the TV to automatically tune to tbe correct device you want to view This is called Auto Tuning See Cbapter 5 for more information on Auto Tuning 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup HDMI Connection SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA SVGA XGA CONTROL ANTENNA IR INPUT e A HAN D AUDIO CABLE HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT OUTPUT for Factory INPUT z 3 w AS D Q Note This back panel graphic is for representation only Your back panel might be different CablecaRD Device with HDMI O Q O OO Q G Audio Out Video Out Audio Out HDMI Out Connecting the Device High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMD is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug
66. hlight down and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls VOL4 Decreases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls Power button and indicator Turns the TV on and off The indicator lights when TV is on Your HDTV s lamp has a cool down period when the TV is turned off and a warm up period when the TV is turned on If you try to turn the TV on during a cool down you will hear audio and then the picture will be displayed after a few moments This could take up to one minute For different light status of the indicator see above Q Available on some models Press this icon or the power button to illuminate the buttons on the front panel The channel banner will appear on screen The illuminated buttons are touch sensors press them to control your TV 18 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control ON OFF 0 ea O o us W INPUT B ANT CABLE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD qow RECORD stop PAUSE Remote model R401A1 ON OFF 0 SAT CABLE OHO AUDIO AUX INPUT GUIDE ANT CABLE rows 3 ree e 7 Que Re BACK SUBCHANNEL SKIP REVERSE PLAY FORWARD gu RECORD STOP PAUSE 220 Remote model R6
67. i SOUNDSTORM SUNGALE SUPERSCAN SV2000 SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TECHNICS TECHWOOD TERAPIN 943 TEVION 388 446 447 448 450 451 452 Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Control THETA DIGITAL TIVO TOSHIBA 394 398 973 924 wa TREDEX UNITED VENTURER WHARFEDALE 442 417 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 458 X BOX 409 XENIUS eese pecie n ro dea e ii 388 YAMAHA 400 420 979 980 NAMARAWA iii 438 428 ZENITH sura 405 907 DVD VCR Combo Codes Where the code is listed as the first is for the DVD and the second is for the VCR Otherwise just the one code operates both the DVD and the VCR APEX BROKSONIC CINEVISION DAEWOO DIAMOND VISION DURABRAND EMERSON FISHER 405 245 siti 416 267 456 458 227 407 426 455 971 419 227 405 245 MAGNAVOX MEDION PANASONIC PHILIPS 389 456 458 227 458 236 456 458 227 899 236 4 458 227 405 245 HUMAX PANASONIC PIONEER TIVO TOSHIBA DVR Codes Where codes are shown like this each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device AT amp T HUGHES HUMAX PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA nsi REPLAYTV SONIC BLUE SONY TiVo TOSHIBA DVR Cable Combos CABLEVISION 506 ILLICO 2 PIONEER ROGERS SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA TI
68. ice Chapter 5 53 Other Information Lamp Replacement Information Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV s source of light comes from a lamp similar to lamps used in film or front projectors Although this lamp is long lasting it may need to be replaced eventually When to replace the lamp You probably need a new lamp if there s no picture but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the TV does the following blinks 5 times pauses blinks 5 times again If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute the lamp may be dead If you have any concerns please contact us at 1 866 723 6486 or call an authorized servicer in your area Note The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn t seated correctly or lamp access door is ajar If you have recently accessed the lamp make sure the lamp access door is completely closed and the lamp unit is seated correctly What to do The lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible but if you dont follow the directions there is a risk of injury e You can easily replace the lamp yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp If your TV is still covered by the warranty call 1 866 723 6486 to receive troubleshooting assistance and a lamp replacement e If your TV s warranty has expired call 1 800 338 0376 to purchase a lamp replacement If you are not comfortable replacing the lamp
69. ice to begin searching codes Then proceed with tbe following steps Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 3 Press and release the device button SATeCABLE VCR DVD AUX or AUDIO you want to program 4 Repeatedly press and release the ONe OFF button watching for the device to respond If it does turn off press and release the OK button within 3 seconds to save the code If you accidentally passed the code before saving it press the left arrow button to backtrack through the codes then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes again When all codes have been searched the device button flashes 3 times then the remote exits manual code search and returns to normal operation Using Automatic Code Search 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold ON OFF and MUTE approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 3 Press and release the device button you want to program 4 Press and release the ONeOFF button once There is a delay of approximately 6 seconds before the remote starts the code search The device buttons blinks each time the remote control sends a code to test with your device Keep pointing the remote at the device 5 Once the device tu
70. ier Press and release the MUTE button Now test it by turning on your audio system Turn on the device that is connected to the audio system satellite receiver for example Put the TV s remote in SATeCABLE mode by pressing the SATeCABLE button 9 N ON vo Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio system should increase or decrease accordingly Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory default 1 Simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off then release the MUTE button Press and release the MUTE button The remote returns to normal Volume Mute control Using the INPUT Button 1 Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the device such as VCR or DVD player you want to view 2 Once you find the input source you want stop pressing INPUT e If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VCR is connected to that input you will be able to view your VCR To play stop or rewind the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV you must first press the VCR or AUX button whichever one is programmed to the VCR to put the rem
71. ifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it 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 Important This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Don t place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand cabinet or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com television Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed
72. igital Cable Ready QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs which means there is no need for another box to receive digital programming Now we ve gone one better your HDTV s tuner is digital cable ready which means there is no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming The CableCARD slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable card to access digital cable The tuner is able to decode all formats of digital television broadcasts and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Note A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled encrypted channels Contact your cable provider for more information Go to page 10 for more information Main Menu Picture Menu User friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV iind pue id e You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting Tint 55 Gene C eens Da where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and or the picture preset ro sh inca Uf 1 js 5 Persona senate z settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Night and Sports You can Video Noise Filter Frame Comb e adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV will automatically ERES adjust the picture when you change inputs A change in this screen is applied to Input 3 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it pees do mi
73. igital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Chapter 5 57 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2007 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in USA TOCOM 1666047A
74. ist Ch List All Channels 2 WXIN 3 WTHR 4WTEU 5 WMGM 6 WJAM 8 WEMM 10 WJMM 14 WMMM 15 WGUI m NUSSSUSTSO P0505 05 05 P PP P Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it Cable Channel List menu Main Menu Channel Setup Analog Signal Favorite Children s AQ Digital Strength Ch List Ch List All Channels 99 WMMM DT 99 99 WMMM DT DOSSSESSSESS DOSSSUSUSO A D A A A A A A D Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it Antenna Channel List menu Channel Setup gt Advanced Settings Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp RCA SAT2 SAT CABLE Satellite Cable Box ome Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Using the TV s Features Channel Lists Cable Channel List Antenna Ch List Video Input List The channel lists contain the following information major channel number with sub channel number only if it s a digital channel channel call letters if available when channel is tuned indicated as an analog or digital channel if available Signal Strength if available Favorite Ch List and Children s Cb List The channels listed in Cable Cha
75. leaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will dam age the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B d
76. m via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack read the following information Continues on next page 50 Chapter 5 Other Information e f you ve connected a device to your A V receiver such as a DVD player or satellite receiver you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen This occurs because the digital audio is sent directly to the speakers while the video must be processed inside the TV before it is displayed e If the device has Component Video Y Pb Pr jacks connect these jacks to the TV s Y Pb Pr jacks to minimize the discrepancy This works best if the device supports Progressive Scan technology e If necessary you can connect the device directly to the TV using L R audio jacks and bypassing the A V receiver or you can program an audio delay in the A V receiver so the audio and video match up not all audio equipment has the ability to program delays Check the Audio Video Receiver s manual Blank screen e Make sure you have connected the device to the TV correctly e Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel e Try another channel or press the INPUT or ANTeCAB button e When you first turn off your TV the screen fades from blue to black Once the screen goes black the TV s internal lamp starts its cool down cycle If you try to turn on the TV during the cool down cycle the TV turns back on and you ll hear audio but the picture
77. mary channels and subchannels Note Subcbannels sometimes called minor channels are channels associated witb tbe primary channel sometimes called tbe major channeD A primary channel may bave just one subchannel or multiple subchannels A D is displayed for digital Tip an A is displayed for analog Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog A digital ATSC or QAM channel displays a D before the channel and may have a dash and second number after it e g 21 1 an analog channel Primary Subchannel NTSC displays an A before the channel and Channel if necessary only has one channel number e g Ch 21 D 6 1 DNLJ Cable Input English 16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV DI MPAA Not Rated 12 00 PM 1 00 PM Direct Tuning to a Channel 1 2 Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control Enter the primary channel number This number appears in the primary channel entry box Press OK or wait a few seconds If you don t enter a subchannel the TV tunes to the lowest digital subchannel If the primary channel number has fewer than six digits for cable or two digits for antenna and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the SUB CH or SUBCHANNEL button to advance to the subchannel entry box Enter the number of the subchannel This number appears in the subchannel entry box Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV tunes
78. me if the Time feature is set in Time menu Current signal D for digital A for analog channel subchannel for digital channels and the TV station call letters if available Displays the type of input you ve currently tuned For a digital channel displays the currently playing Audio Language Mode For an analog channel displays when SAP is playing SAP or Audio Language Mode changes with SOUND button Displays the aspect ratio original resolution of the broadcast not the resolution of the TV and HDTV High Definition Television SDTV Standard Definition Television or EDTV Enhanced Definition Television For more information about aspect ratio and broadcast resolution go to page 1 Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel The Audio language mode icon appears when the current digital channel is broadcasting one or more alternate audio modes or languages Parental Control icon is displayed red and locked when the TV is locked green and unlocked when the TV is unlocked and yellow and unlocked when the TV is temporarily unlocked V Chip program rating not the TV s rating set up in Parental Control menu Displays the current TV program duration Graphics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 29 Using the TV s Features Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels Digital channels can be made up of pri
79. ming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen displays Weak or No Signal You probably want to remove these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Cbannel Setup menu Go to page 45 for more information Next Steps Now that you ve finished the Assisted Setup you re ready to watch TV This might be a good time to program your remote control The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other devices Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote Continue to the next few pages to learn more about the back panel and front of your TV e Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features e Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System e Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV When connecting cables be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs video input into video output right audio input into right audio output etc INPUT 1 COMPONENT COMPOSI Q CablecARD SVGA INPUT WIRED AUDIO VGA SVGA XGA ANTENNA INPUT A DIGITAL ae INPUT HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT 9UTPUT rorractory O use only A E E O OPTICAL CableCARD INPUT 1 COMPONENT COMPOSITE Tip Inputs 1 and 3 can be used as either component video Y PB PR inputs or composite
80. ne te eni e Help Text The on screen help text describes your TV s features and explains how to use them Help text TTI Lamp Replacement 000000000 X DLP technology uses a special lamp Eventually you ll need to replace this lamp SERINCSERIEUA ES LAME which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come packed with EXAMPLE Service Model Number the new lamp To order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TuS model number serial number and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example of the sticker is shown on the left Face the Model No back of the TV The sticker is located on the left side of the TV For future reference write down the information in the space provided at the left sticker with lamp type listed CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc Table of Contents introductioni 5 a alii 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 5 Protect Against POWEr SUrges iii i 5 Protect Components from Overheating iii 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference n 5 Use Maire ct Lig dee 5 FCCSTAtEMENT c ca ovens eeteavincbaaeseetes eye caereceedeetes 5 Get the Picture mu a aE ines 6 Getting Cable Channels iaia ara aa 6 Getting Digital Channels tet eum Rer dee EDU Rc ako aise 6 Using
81. ng you adjust an antenna if you have one connected to your TV Menu System Maximum Volume This feature is intended to stop the volume from being turned up too loudly Set the volume at the loudest level you would want to hear To hear how loud you re setting the volume press and hold the OK button Note Startup and Maximum Volumes apply if Fixed Variable Out is set to Variable Level Speakers On Fixed Variable Out Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s front internal speakers on or off and set the Fixed Variable audio output to a fixed or variable volume output level The choices are e Variable Level Speakers On Turns the TV s front speakers On and allows variable output from the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV Variable Level Speakers Off Turns the TV s front speakers Off and allows variable output from the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV Fixed Level Speakers Off Turns the TV s front speakers Off and provides fixed output from the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jack to a receiver or amplifier With the Fixed Output the TV s volume control graphic equalizer and mute are disabled This output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that has its
82. nnel List and Antenna Ch List for off air or cable sources are based on the Channel Search results If a channel is not found by Channel Search then it is not listed Editing Channels in the Channel Lists Channels can be edited through the Favorite Ch List and Children s Ch List in the Cable and Antenna Channel List menus Use the Favorite Ch List to remove a channel if you no longer want it in your channel list because you dont like a program for example Remove or hide a channel by removing the check mark in the box In the example to the left channel 4 is removed from the Cable Channel List If you decide later you want to view channel 4 access it using the number 4 button on the remote Use the Children s Ch List to block a channel in your channel list if you don t want children to view the channel Remove or hide a channel by removing the check mark in the box In the example to the left channel 8 2 is removed from the Children s Ch List When the TV is locked access the channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control then enter your valid password to view the channel To save time you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the box or choice field in the line that says A Video Inputs or All Channels but be very careful because you could erase all of your selections Note If a cable box is connected to tbe CABLE INPUT tbe channel list can be edited for Cable C
83. nput ETHEm Picture Preset Mode Picture Settings Screen Format Y Setup Options Advanced Picture Screen Adjust Press OK or to access the Picture menu Main Menu gt Picture Menu Vibrant Day Contrast 65 Color 70 clue Preset Mode f Natural co me Gk Cinematic Night Paea ose Sports Sharpness 55 C o Aut Flesh Tone on Video Noise Filter Frame Comb ERS 5 Detail Enhance On Contrast Enhance On A change in this screen is applied to Input 3 Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Picture Menu 0 Go Back The Personal picture presets settings are 4 Picture Preset Mode A Advanced Picture 150 aaa eee emer Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you are viewing Press OK or b to adjust the picture settings Tip To create a temporary personal setting make your changes and when the message appears asking if you want to save the setting select No The preset is saved until you change the channel or input Using the TV s Menu System Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus to configure video settings Picture Preset Mode Picture Settings Screen Formal Advanced Picture and Screen Adjust menu Each one is described below Note When changing an item in tbe Picture Menu tbe graphics become transparent so you can see
84. nt of the lamp unit are your responsibility and are not covered under this warranty The lamp unit is user replaceable The warranty period for rental begins with the first rental or 45 days from the date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit e Installation and related adjustments e Damage resulting from non approved installation methods e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Labor to replace the light engine and lamp assembly after one year from the date of purchase e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Aunit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage How you get service e Call 1 877 RCA HDTV and have your units date of purchase and model serial number ready e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with the name s of the Authorized Service Center in your area e Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service C
85. nu are Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color The richness of the color Tint The balance between the red and green levels Brigbtness The brightness of the picture Sbarpness The crispness of the edges in the picture To create picture settings for the video inputs l Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner 2 Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the slider 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider Chapter 4 39 Using the TV s Menu System 0 Go Back T Picture Preset Mode 2 Picture Settings A Advanced Picture Main Menu Picture Quality Use this screen or the FORMAT button on the remote to change how the picture is displayed for Antenna Input 4x3 Each input can have different Screen Format and AFS Settings Use Automatic Format Switching AFS Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen Press OK to continue Tip The aspect ratio is determined by the broadcaster If you don t like the way your picture is being format ted press FORMAT until you see a screen format you like O Go Back T Picture Preset Mode 2 Picture Settings Main Menu Picture Menu The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you enhance picture performance Auto Flesh Tone
86. nu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen HDMI and SVGA inputs aren t supported by Closed Captioning CO try the device s menu system for CC options On Captioning information is always shown when it s available on a channel or input Off No captioning information is displayed On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available and the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen if available Continues on next page 46 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Note Use the CC button on tbe remote to toggle CC on and off Go to tbe remote section for more information Changing channels or inputs restores CC to tbe default setting If you turned off tbe speakers in tbe Audio menu Fixed Output Speakers Off Closed Captioning won t appear wben you press tbe MUTE button on tbe remote even wben you cboose On when Muted Analog Captions Main Menu gt Setup Options gt Closed Captioning O Go Back If a digital TV program has analog calor gi canine You can select a closed caption mode which is the mode or source used for I sn te anto caben oda you Analog Captions A displaying captioning information for analog channels or digital channels if primary caption and text services available The content of CC and Text are different you can
87. o Lang Mode In DVD mode displays the different audio options if available for the DVD you re watching SUB CH or SUBCHANNEL When entering a digital channel that has a subchannel press this button to access the subchannel entry field Once the channel is entered press the button to tune to the channel TV Places the remote in TV mode Turns on the TV and tunes to the last viewed TV channel or input This button lights when you press a valid button in TV mode see Modes of Operation on page 23 for more details VCR only available on remote R602A1 Places the remote in VCR mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes to the VCR Video Input Channel for RCA devices This button lights when you press a valid button in VCR mode see Modes of Operation on page 23 for more details VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume The TV Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level Speakers On to control the TV s volume To program this button to work with an audio system follow the instructions for Volume Puncbtbrougb Feature on page 23 20 Chapter 2 SAT CABLE VR DVD T AUDIO AUX GUIDE ANT CABLE ree INPUT FORMAT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD aoe QUO ECORD STOP SUBCHANNEL SKIP REVERSE PLAY FORWARD Remote model R401A1 Remote model R602A1 The darkened buttons are the device buttons that can be programmed ON OFF ON OFF SA
88. oerte ariani 41 Screen Adjust MENU ER 42 Audio MENU asf sds ocak cease cre eset iii 43 Sound Preset Mode ie 43 Sound Kore e REM 43 Balance lea 43 Advanced Audio ei a aa 43 Channel Setup Menu iii 45 Channel Searchi Piana 46 Advanced Settings Giai iii 46 EODEM P 47 Closed Gaptioning taria iaia liane dialer 47 Quick StartUp aisiaren eieae AATE EAE ENERE EA AEE arr 47 Titfie MON iiiter aaa ra ai 49 Assisted Setup 5 o iuc Dar ree ER V Et ne Eee a eR Eure x Ee ud 49 Men Preference Sennin teuren etes er x vase ER E e i ete 49 AdVanced OptionNs nisi aaa a 49 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQS in 50 Troubleshootingi scia 51 Lamp Replacement Information ii 55 HDTV SPOCiTiCatiOns PTT EET 56 Limited Warrantv csi 57 Care and Ee LT ILI e 58 FCC InformatiQIn Giada 58 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructi
89. on then the picture is displayed after a few moments In other modes SAT e CABLE VCR DVD AUX AUDIO and if programmed turns the device on and off PRESETS only available on remote R602A1 In TV mode toggles through the Picture Presets for the input you re currently tuned In DVD mode displays the different angles if available for the DVD you re watching REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players satellite receivers etc The RECORD button has a safety feature which means you must press the button two times to record SAT CABLE Satellites Cable Places the remote in SAT CABLE box mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel for RCA devices This button lights when you press a valid button in SATeCABLE mode see Modes of Operation on page 23 for more details SKIP only available on remote R602A1 Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30 seconds Press repeatedly to add more time With no menus on screen press CLEAR to cancel SOUND only available on remote R602A1 In TV mode on digital channels inputs toggles through the available Audio Language Modes For analog channels toggles SAP on or off If you change channels inputs the default for Audio Language Mode is restored Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audi
90. ons sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Dont block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Dont stack components e If you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it wont flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting FCC Statement This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operators enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Connections amp Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture also known as a signal The back panel of your TV all
91. ontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture to the right Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture to the left Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture up Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture down Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they appear smooth Press the left right arrow buttons to adjust Use the menu as your test pattern when adjusting smoothness Auto Adjust If a device is connected to the HDMI or SVGA inputs the Auto Adjust menu option optimizes the on screen position of the video If your input has Auto Adjust just choose Yes Chapter 4 41 Using the TV s 0 GoBack T Picture Menu 3 Channel Setup 7 Setup Options Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound Sound Preset Mode Sound Logic Balance Advanced Audio Press OK or to access the Audio menu 0 Go Back Sound Preset Mode D Sound Logic A Advanced Audio Main Menu gt Audio Menu Standard Q Music ud Voice Video Camera Personal Standard Preset Settings 048 ES CJ E EZ pA 75 12 Hz Hz Hz kHz kiz kHz For each input select a different equ
92. ople prospered in the 1950s the movie industry created the 16 x 9 aspect ratio also called widescreen format to get people back to seeing movies When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee the 16 x 9 aspect ratio 4 x 3 Aspect Ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV This widescreen format is much closer to the way we see and the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close up and panoramic views Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home Digital signals in 16 x 9 Aspect Ratio contrast to analog signals can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and Os Such precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio quality picture and Dolby Digital 5 1 channel sound DLPO is a trademark of Texas Instruments Introduction Other Key Features of Owning an RCA HDTV RCA HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place A summary of your TV s most unique features follows Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features Integrated HDTV Tuner with D
93. ote control in VCR mode There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel e Program the device buttons SATeCABLE DVD etc on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel when pressed For more details on Auto Tuning see Chapter 3 e When viewing an input press ANTeCABLE GO BACK or INPUT to go back to viewing channels or use the number buttons to enter the channel number Remote Code List Note Tbe codes are programmable to any of tbe device buttons SATe CABLE VCR DVD AUDIO or AUX on the remote Audio Codes REATAS TIC ueteri 822 CABLETENNA SABA 894 CABLEVIEW SAMSUNG 454 CABLEVISION 506 SANYO 705 CENTURY 471 HM SCOTT eese 768 CITIZEN 471 CRITERION SHARP 671 684 809 DENON SHERWOOD 706 806 858 859 DELPHI Sim die S Tar SQOMQGAST 5 etri edere ia FISHER SONY hess io 323 778 779 785 797 798 GOLDSTAR iu 766 sess 799 833 834 835 836 843 909 CONTEC HARMAN KARDON TO lana rata 725 NO ai agi 700815819 TEAC Li 710 807 855 856 857 KENWOOD 683 808 816 828 832 869 TECHNICS 791 810 815 823 863 864 KOSS E d M ER 415 TEVION ossessi 448 MAGNAVOX 796 814 915 756 VENTURER 745 MARANTZ ii antn 688 824 XM RADIO i 708 725 MITSUBISHI iii 877 YAMAHA o n a 801 802 838 840 841 846 847 848 849 NAD 721739 743 ZENITH 676 730 749
94. ows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT receive local off air digital and analog channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT and a digital cable by using the CableCARD slot with CABLE INPUT See below for these locations CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Note This back panel graphic is for representation only Your back panel might be different Coaxial cable iaia Outdoor antenna K4 Indoor antenna Getting Cable Channels Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive cable channels What You Need Coaxial cable What You Need To Know e When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup place a check mark in the box next to Cable Input To complete a channel search now go to page 14 e When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input Press the ANTeCABLE button to tune to the Cable Input Look for Cable Input to appear on the channel banner Go to page 15 for more information Getting Digital Channels Connect a coaxial cable from an off air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive free local off air digital and analog channels What You Need Indoor or outdoor antenna What you Need to Know e Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By
95. rademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Y Pb Pr Component Video Connection Component Video cables Y Pb Pr are color coded Green Blue and Red Red Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio SVGA INPUT ue mmo vewsvaazon Sommo Note This back panel graphic is iii Sais um for representation only Your back C panel might be different INPUT 1 COMPONENT COMPOSITE O om e If you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 13 to complete the Assisted Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page INPUT UT VIDEO AUDIO p S VIDEO sig IDEO 09096 6 6 6 c 6 VIDEO AUDIO p mE 606 Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks for example a DVD player If the device you are connecting also has S Video or composite video we recommend you use the component video input for better quality Using the example of a DVD player 1 If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 6 2 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables Connect three video cables or component video cables to the INPUT 1 Y VIDEO P P jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y P P outputs on the DVD player 3 Connect your a
96. rns off quickly press the OK button to save the code If you accidentally passed the code before saving it press the left arrow button to backtrack through the codes then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes again When all codes have been searched the device button flashes 3 times then the remote exits automatic code search and returns to normal operation How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your devices To Operate the Device e Press the appropriate device button SATeCABLE VCR DVD AUX or AUDIO to set the remote to control the device for example press DVD to control your DVD player e Press ONeOFF to turn the device ON or OFF Continues on next page 22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control e Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Note The remote control may not be compatible witb all brands and models of devices Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode For example if you re in TV mode and you press the VOL button the TV button lights up This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV and not the satellite receiver for example Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you ve connected your devices to an audio system and you want
97. rograms that the V Chip recognizes as Unrated USA and Exempt Canada can be viewed Note that Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings the movie rating N A and the TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt Block Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt programs are available View Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt programs are not available Note You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front buttons The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television Don t forget to lock the TV after you select B ocked If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Note If power to tbe TV is lost for an extended period tbe buttons become unblocked Blocking tbe front buttons does not disable the front input jacks 34 Chapter 3 O Go Back Main Menu Channel Setup Analog Favorite Children s A Digital Ch L
98. rrespond with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight TV PG 3 Press the OK button to change content status from V Viewable to B Blocked All higher ratings content themes change to Blocked Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock tbe TV as described above for rating limits to take effect To view content themes after you ve blocked them follow the same steps as above to make the content Viewable V Note that if you unblock the language corresponding to TV PG for example the language for TV MA doesn t get unblocked You have to unblock each content theme for each rating separately V Chip Movie Rating Limit Main Menu Parental Controls USA V Chip TRECE MiP movie ang limit ate st lan You set movie MPAA rating limits by blocking movies rated above a _ specified rating How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the Rating Status ae next two sections NC 17 Nollitod p lot Rate ni g LM To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu v 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears whenthelVisloded ar enforced Select Channel Setup Enter your password if necessary 2 3 Select Parental Controls 4 Select USA V Chip 5 Select V Chip Movie Rating Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating an
99. select which one you want to see on the screen CC Displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to SG Prose riorum oe mina on top of the picture as it is received Text Displays information at one particular position such as the bottom third of the screen You cannot see the picture underneath the text You can choose between eight closed caption modes CCI and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program s dialog CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation simplified English or displayed at a slower rate e CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available or Text 1 and Text 3 are not available Digital Captions You can select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages respectively Service 3 and Service 4 5 6 are additional caption sources that may be available Specific label names may be displayed e g Spanish instead of a generic label e g Service 1 if available Caption Style Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for the following options Note Cus
100. setup Notes Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searcbed If a cable box is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT or tbe CableCARD slot is in use don t check the Cable Input box Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings menu lets you set up channel and input features and get more information about your TV Items in the Advanced Settings menu are Auto Tuning Startup Cbannel Diagnostic Info CableCARD Tools and CableCARD Reset Auto Tuning Lets you specify the various devices you have connected to your TV It lets you program a device button on the remote control VCR AUX DVD SATeCABLE or AUDIO so that pressing the button automati cally turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input Channel go to Chapter 3 for detailed information Notes The AUX HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver If you bave two RCA satellite receivers you can control eacb separately Program the second receiver with the AUX HD button using tbe 5001 code Tben use tbe RCA SAT2 option in tbe auto tuning menu to set auto tuning Startup Cbannel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in Diagnostic Info service personnel CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV services when a digital cable card is inserted into the ba
101. site and S Video Composite and S Video A V Inputs 2 Component video Syncroscan with Autodetect 2 Antenna Cable TnpUuts ore tpe c den OI Obere 2 RF HDMI DVI Input with Audio Input menu selection 1 2 depending on the model Digital Audio Output Optical sa Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs siiicar 1 set menu switchable CableGARID SIOE coste 1 SVGA INPUT with AUDIO INPUT i 1 depending on the model Wired Remote Control Input isse tee eee ate tiae 1 IR Specifications are subject to change Chapter 5 55 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship to the first consumer purchaser For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor charges excluding labor charges for replacement of the lamp unit At our option we will either pay an Authorized RCA Service Center the labor to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit e One year from date of purchase for parts At our option we will either supply new or refurbished parts to an Authorized RCA Service Center for them to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit e One year from date of purchase for the original lamp unit At our option we will exchange a defective lamp unit with a new or refurbished lamp unit at no charge to you Labor charges for the replaceme
102. ten color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio e R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e LAudio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e V Video provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow e S VIDEO Lets you connect an S Video cable for better picture quality to a device with S Video capability such as a VCR or DVD player The S Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite video jacks 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 the two audio cables as well as the S Video connector 16 Chapter 1 FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA SVGA XGA 3 GRD 020000 HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT OUTPUT ANTENNA INPUT Q CABLE INPUT Connections amp Setup INPUT 4 COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to an additional optional video device such as a DVD player or satellite receiver The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2 FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS e LandR Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input SVGA INPUT might not be available on your TV e VGA SVGA XGA Connect your device with a VGA SVGA or XGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable e AU
103. the CableCARD SIOt ii 7 Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service 7 Choose Your Connection iii iaia 8 Y Pb Pr Component Video Connection i 9 Audio Video Connection 10 ADMI Connection shines 11 Advanced Audio Connection Information 12 knee m E M 13 Remote Control Buttons Used for the Assisted Setup esses 13 Complete the Assisted Setup siete hoec ER ree EE Eees 13 Set the Menu Language 14 Complete the Channel Search aaa 14 Choose Setup Options tina ia Ee esta i nen aaa 14 Whatto EXpeCti sia iere cedente Periit orte ide fretus 15 Watching TV 15 Changing ChannelS i 15 Next Steps 15 Explanation of Jacks ii 16 The Front Of YOUR Tacs E 18 Front side Iriput Jacks e exe aaa 18 Front Panel EE aa 18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control eese ennt 19 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices eene 21 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote sss 21 Programming the Remote iaia 21 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It eese 22 Modes of Operation i 23
104. theme limit Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings 14 TV Y7 All Children General Audience Directed to Children 7 years and older USA V Chip TV Ratings The USA V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Channel Setup from the Main menu If Channel Setup has previously been locked you must enter your password Then select Parental Controls Highlight and select USA V Chip Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating Once you get to the V Chip TV Rating screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked Sie Ue IBS Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 First determine the lowest level rating you dont want the child to watch see chart of age based ratings on previous page 2 Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch In the example discussed above you would highlight TV PG since the highest rating you want the child
105. to continue Tip You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings to be enforced Using the TV s Features Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs channels or use the buttons on the front of the TV The Parental Controls menu controls the software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which lets you program your TV so it wont display certain programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in the Parental Controls menu By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you dont want to use this feature you can just ignore it The options in the Parental Controls menu are USA V Chip Canada V Chip V Cbip Unrated and Front Button Block Before V Chip is explained first you need to know how to lock and unlock your TV Lock Unlock TV The Lock Unlock TV option is found in the Channel Setup menu Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and channel lists using a password If the TV is locked when watching TV you only see the channels that are marked as Viewable Locking the TV also blocks channels in Channel Setup go to page 45 for more information Notes When locking tbe TV you ll be
106. to the channel Notes You can always use tbe channel up and down buttons on tbe remote control to change channels within tbe TV mode If you wait too long before entering tbe subcbannel tbe TV tunes to tbe lowest digital subchannel Getting a Program Description 1 2 Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control Press the INFO button on the remote twice If the information is available from the broad caster a program description will appear 30 Chapter 3 Parental Controls Main Menu Channel Setup The Parental Controls menu lets you adjust the TV s blocking features like V Chip which can block programs USA V Chip Canada V Chip V Chip Unrated Front Button Block Press OK or to access the Parental Controls menu O Go Back Lock TV 2 Channel Search 3 Cable Channel List Antenna Ch List B Video input List 6 Advanced Settings 7 Parental Controls Main Menu gt Channel Setup The TV is currently unlocked Locking the TV will enforce the rating limits V Chip and blocking features that you have set up Also the Childrens Channel list of safe channels is used instead of the Favorite Channel List In order to lock the TV enter the four digit password you would like to use Confirm the password by entering it again Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features Press OK
107. to watch is TV G 3 Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked The status for the rating listed to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked and B 4 Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password To view age based ratings after you ve blocked them follow the same steps as above to make the rating Viewable V Notes The content status fields corresponding to tbe unblocked rating become Viewable as well Tbey and tbe age based rating status are tbe only fields tbat automatically cbange back to Viewable when you complete this process You must remember to lock the TV as described above for rating limils to take effect 32 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on their content When you block a Sexually explicit dialogue content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that Adult language content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have exual situations adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language 1 Determine the lowest level of content you don t want the child to watch 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the age based ratings that co
108. tom settings only apply to digital captions and wben caption content allows it Caption Size is the font size Standard Large Small of the text characters Caption Font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc of a given font design You can choose from a variety of fonts Ashley Floridian etc Note A preview graphic of the caption font appears on tbe right of the screen Caption Color allows you to choose the font color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Background Color allows you to choose the background color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Background Opacity allows you to change the see through background options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flasbing Caption Opacity allows you to change the see through caption options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flasbing Chapter 4 47 Using the TV s Menu System Main Menu gt Setup Options gt Time Menu TI m e M e n u The current time is 3 58 PM si The Time menu lets you set up time related features Time menu consists of Daily Timer Off orseie mez Grumtvonat tmivona Duran Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer and Time of Day E Ga 1 hour 15 minutes When the timer is on it will turn the TV on and tune to n Sleep Timer A one time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a Channel Sub Channel specific time Ame cam be etto turn on Tha TY everyday Then t
109. tored globally across all inputs and not per input Sound Logic Acting like a dynamic range limiter it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases for example the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts Choose On or Off depending on your preference Balance The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers and the headphone output Balance is how much audio loudness gets sent to the left and right speakers Note Balance applies if Fixed Variable Out is set to Variable Level Speakers On See tbe following page for more information Advanced Audio The Advanced Audio menu has options that allow you to adjust audio input and output The options are Sound Expansion Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers when the TV is set to using the Variable Output The selected setting affects all inputs and tuners To create the settings 1 Press the MENU button the Main Menu appears 2 Select Advanced Audio and then Sound Expansion The following options appear 42 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Mono This should only be used when the stereo signal is weak Main Menu gt Audio gt Advanced Audio Cable Input Select a default for analog sources and inputs x 3 x voro Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right udio Lang Mode Q stereo front channels
110. udio cables Connect the audio white and red cables to the INPUT 1 R and L Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the TV s INPUT 1 jacks To view this device Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a DVD player Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see Input 1 Component displayed in the channel banner Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to tbe correct device you want to view This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Audio Video Connection 99 INPUT 4 SVGA INPUT did OMPOST va Gk E ol u 5 AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2INPUT CUTEST rorracuy use on B comifonent VIDEO Y Pb Pr L_AUDIO g GIG uu S VIDEO our Note This back panel graphic is for representation only Your back panel might be different f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 13 to complete the Assisted Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page Red Connecting the Device Yellow T
111. video Y Video inputs CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services including premium and HDTV cable channels without the need for a set top box Go to page 7 for information on using the CableCARD slot INPUT 1 and 3 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUTS Provides connection to an analog video device with either composite or component outputs such as a VCR or DVD player e R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e Y Video P P Unlike a single video input component Y P P video maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks To ensure maximum picture quality use three video cables or component video cables for the Y P P connections Accepts 480i 480p 720p and 1080i signals If you re connecting to a device with a Video jack instead you can still use the Y Video jack Note Also remember to connect tbe left and rigbt audio cables because tbe Y Pb Pr cables carry only tbe picture signal not tbe sound INPUT 3 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to an additional optional video device such as a DVD player or satellite receiver The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 1 INPUT 2 and 4 COMPOSITE INPUTS Connect an NTSC analog device These jacks are used for most audio video connections between devices The audio video jacks are of
112. will take a few moments to be displayed Unusual sound quality e Check the Graphic Equalizer Sound Expansion SAP and Sound Logic settings e Check if SAP is turned on e Check that the Audio Lang Mode or SAP is set to your language Humming or buzzing noise e The TV is in its lamp cool down cycle To prolong the life of the TV s lamp system the TV must warm up and cool down properly You may notice additional noise during these cycles e Maybe the speakers are turned off Check the FIXED VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu No picture sound okay e If the indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed Refer to the Power indicator is blinking or flasbing section on the previous page for more information e You might have tried to turn on the TV during lamp cool down Wait a few moments and the picture will be displayed No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio menu Check the FIXED VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Advanced Audio menu e If using an S Video component or composite video connection remember to also connect the device s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s L and R INPUT jacks e Check the Maximum Volume and Startup Volume settings in the Advanced Audio menu Channel search finds few channels e The cable connected to the CABLE and or
113. wn Yes 16 x 9 4 x 3 Format Control Screen Yes Adaptive Video Noise Reduction sss Yes Adjustable Color Temperature ii Yes Adjustable Picture Control ria Yes Auto Color Control ee Yes Combrrileri ssril n Digital Frame Comb 3D Y C Optimum Contrast High Resolution Screen cece Yes Green Enhance are ea On Off Hybrid Lens SyStem edes a etae dee oen tas oko e TR dea Yes Picture PLESSIS sca ica aaa ARD E Yes Light Engine NDS iaia ee DLP Light Engine Vertical Viewing Angle Alpha VW sss 20 Horizontal Resolution Picture Width 1280 Horizontal Viewing Angle Alpha H sse 80 Audio Power Watts Front Speakers ii 10 Watts Channel Sound Presets Mode o use ie dives diate ven pa e 4 plus Personal Full Range Front Speakers ose a 2 Graphic Equalizei ec otav Qe se tele tp ede La Second Audio Program SAP ia Sound Logic Audio Leveler ies cere cei totae ttt le e S Auto Channel Search isse et eee Multilingual On screen Display ee Auto TUNING niea r E n oa Closed Captionings sedo lione Front Button Block ai Commercial Skip D odo lie a Parental Control with USA amp Canada V Chip Picture Memory Presets for Video INputs ii Yes Individual Memory Clock Time Sleep and Wake Up Timers iii Yes Stereo Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Pront A V Inpede d een dee eden asians LE ge di Compo

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