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1. Digital VCR Fastest lt Slowest Da Other 1394 Component C Digital Video Recorder Digital VOR Digital VCR Other 1394 Component Component to Component Connection Hub Connection P P i How to Connect TV DTVLink and or IEEE 1394 Components Two connection methods when connecting IEEE 1394 and DTVLink components are component to component or hub The component to component method is each component connected in a chain like fashion one to the other with the first component in the chain connected to the DTVLink jack on the TV The hub method is basically the same but using both 1394 jacks with two chains of components connected Your TV is a control center for the connected compatible components automatically recognizing each component and placing it in the Input list Note If you ve tuned to a 1394 input you can control some basic transport functions on tbe component like RECORD STOP FAST FORWARD REVERSE PAUSE and PLAY wben remote is in TV mode Three types of 1394 connectors are available on 1394 components 4 pin connector no power 6 pin connector with power and 6 pin connector without power supplied Your HDTV has a 6 pin connector without power supplied Both the 4 pin and 6 pin connectors are capable of sending digital audio digital video and digital control signals back and forth between components In addition the 6 pin connector is capable of sending low voltage ele
2. esses Yes Audio Power Watts Front Speakers ssssuusss 15 Watts Channel Integrated Subwoofer Boomer sssssssseeee 30 Watt Sub Graphic EQUALIZER i cx ci cas fed eti re ia arts 7 Band Front Speakers riesis oa neniun edere edente des 2 130mm Midrange Drivers plus 2 19 mm Tweeters Fully Enclosed Speaker System esee Yes Balance Control ciencia ues eee oc hints Yes Broadcast Stereo w dbx Noise Reduction Yes Matrix Surround Sound cccococccccnncnnnonnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnonann conoces Yes Second Audio Program SAP Yes Sound Logic Audio Leveler seen Yes SRS Labs TruSurround XT for some models Yes SRS Labs FOCUS cosita pepe cidcid Yes t dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation Specifications are subject to change 82 Chapter 5 Convenience Front Panel References Web Browser eese Auto Channel Search Full and Quick Multilingual On screen Display esee English French Spanish Auto Tuning One button Launch seeessseeses Yes four components Closed Captioning essesseeeeeeneennennennneee Analog amp Digital Front Button Block eee Yes Commercial Skipini paide apui Yes Parental Control with USA amp Canada V
3. 5026 AMVETS OM Lectio coercuit uro Poe deae Euren Ee de erga EET 4040 ING oae DU PREISE EUROPA RIDE SEMEN ODER 4013 Movie Time 5025 Fisher 4014 NEC 5005 GR sa 4022 NCAA Gra OR CODY EBD ORO a 5025 Hitachi Optimus 4028 Oak 5015 5027 JVG oss PULISOM O ao Ed rni Ops 4023 4024 Panasonic 5041 5044 Kenwood oo 4044 4067 4068 REA 4003 4015 4029 4030 oe 5018 pr p pr pr TUSTOATI recorrer E cca avepe mese iatis baro 4026 uo eA E Marantz e 4016 4017 4025 PROSCAR eee ce o cedet e c eei Eds 5002 5003 erp 4070 Technics sse 4023 4024 5007 5040 5042 5044 Mitsubishi aci niit veri tiet tiat uai Hefe dens 4018 4019 5009 ME A l xill1 l ll l 1 i il ruo rio E T 5032 Onkyo Scientific Atlanta 5034 5035 5036 7 A ETEEN ET TETTA 5003 Panasonic lotos M Chapter 2 39 Using the Remote Control Cable Box codes cont d Sprucer 5044 Standard Component 5037 5038 Starcom 5017 5045 Stargate Tocom United Cable Universal View Star 5008 5009 5010 5015 5024 5025 Zenith 5043 DVD codes Programmable for DVD and AUX buttons DVD Aiwa 3010 3021 Apex 3023 3024 Broksonic 3027 3075 Ib sr E 3028 Denon 3029 3030 3031 Emerson 3032 3033 3076 vv 3033 3034 3035 AREE Lepide e 3077 3009 3067 3068 3069 3070 3003 3011 3078 SS 3
4. EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used for an external center channel When an external audio video receiver s center channel output is connected to the TV s center channel input center channel audio comes out of the TV s internal speakers CENTER CHANNEL TERMINALS Connect the audio video receiver s center channel output to the TV s center channel input Switch the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP position VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 Connect an NTSC analog component e V VIDEO provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow e L MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white Note If your component bas only one output for audio mono connect it to the left white L Mono audio jack on the TV and don t connect tbe rigbt audio part of tbe cable RAUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e S VIDEO lets you connect an S Video cable for better video quality picture to a component with S Video capability such as a VCR or DVD player When using S Video make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the S Video connector VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC analog video component such as a VCR The jacks are as described for INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 Connect an optional component Y P P video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver Note that it is essential to mat
5. in the channel banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you should tune to another channel If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray you may have activated the Parental Control feature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set For information on removing limits see the section Parental Controls You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window PIP channel skips all digital ATSC TV channels and tunes to analog channels PIP cannot be displayed from component YePbePr inputs A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window and when you find a channel you like press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture Chapter 3 57 Using the TV s Features Main Menu This television has a built in web browser for linking to the Internet To fully operate the web browser you will need the right keyboard a connection to the Internet via the Ethernet jack and an Internet service provider T GUIDE Plus Menu 2 Picture Quality Some remote keys will allow limited pointing arrow keys selection OK key and BACK and FORWARD web page navigation REVERSE and FORWARD keys To quit the browser from the remote press CLEAR To open the S Parental Controls web browser now press OK 6 Connections 7 Preferences B Assisted setup Q web Browser Press OK or to launch the web browser and connect to the Internet Using the
6. to access the Picture Quality menu 2 Picture Presets 7 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality ul Contrast Color Tint Black Level Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you are viewing Press OK to adjust the picture settings Y Picture Settings 7 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction Convergence Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality Q Vibrant Natural Cinematic Personal A change in this screen is applied to Input 3 The vibrant picture presets are Color Warmth Cool 55 68 50 40 10 Contrast Color Tint Black Sharpness Level Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings Picture Settings Picture Presets Auto Color Color Warmth Noise Reduction Convergence SVM Film Mode and Reset Controls Each one is described below To access the Picture Quality menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Press 2 The Picture Quality options appear Each is described below Note When making Picture Quality changes digital inputs Input5 digital TV on Antenna A D DTVLink 1394 are all adjusted together Also Antenna A B inputs for analog TV are adjusted together Picture Qu
7. 6 Connections and a subscription to an ISP Internet Service Provider DSL cable modem and ISP subscription sold separately 7 Preferences 8 Assisted Setup Press OK or to launch the web browser and connect to the O web Browser internet The browser has limitations and might not be able to interpret all files such as streaming audio and video Audio System Enjoy the great sound system in your HDTV with 60 watts total power Your HDTV has front speakers with two 1 tweeters and two 5 midrange drivers and a 10 liter 30 watt subwoofer to create incredible sound A 7 band on screen graphic equalizer allows customization of the sound quality TruSurround XT solves the problem of playing 6 1 multichannel content over two speakers It delivers a compelling virtual surround sound experience through any internal television speakers Record Output Jacks Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can t receive or record digital signals recording HDTV broadcasts wasn t possible without purchasing additional equipment That s why RCA added Recording Output Jacks to this HDTV the RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L R jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs RCA understands how you watch TV and what is necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless CinemaScreen Check out the black borderless frame around your HDTV s screen This is not just a design featur
8. programs and GUIDE Plus information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus system so these are subject to change also The GUIDE Plus system doesn t display program listings for satellite TV e Press GUIDE on the remote or press MENU on remote and select GUIDE Plus menu Then select GUIDE Plus system press MENU then OK twice To exit the GUIDE Plus system e Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the program channel e Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the program channel displayed in the video window e Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel except when the channel is an analog channel on Antenna B Pressing CLEAR will switch you to Antenna A same channel The GUIDE Plus System Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers different options on the Menu bar Listings Sort News Schedule Messages Promotions Channels and Setup To access the Menu bar Press GUIDE the GUIDE Plus programming guide appears Press MENU or up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar the Grid Guide appears by default 1 2 3 Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus 4 Press OK or MENU or use the down arrow button to see the menu options 44 Chapter 3 If you are highlighting a digital channel the channel label will include gt a subchan
9. IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card COO CoO Coo oo My card expires I I R cove pv gt AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Print or type your name and address clearly A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting pao A ee Name l Street l l Apt l City I i State Zip l l l Daytime Phone Number Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change Placing an Order BY PHONE Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call 1 800 338 0376 Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on the order form BY MAIL Detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 86 Chapter 5 References Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube The warranty period for rental
10. Index N Natural picture setting 64 NetConnect 3 Network connections 9 News menu 46 Noise reduction 65 Normal screen format 74 Number buttons 32 Numeric entries 63 O OK button 24 33 ONeOFF button 33 On screen help 62 On screen help text 62 Optical cable 18 Order form Accessory 85 Output RECORD 22 OUTPUTS Audio 20 Overheating 8 P Parental controls 48 Channel lists 48 Editing channels 49 Lock unlock 48 Parental controls icon 42 Password v chip 81 PAUSE button 33 PCM 12 69 PCM receiver 12 Personal picture setting 64 Personal presets 2 64 Picture quality menu 64 Auto color 65 Color warmth 65 Convergence 65 Noise reduction 65 Picture presets 64 Picture settings 64 Reset controls 66 SVM 66 Picture settings 64 Picture in Picture 56 PIP Picture in Picture Buttons 33 56 Channel control 32 Operation 56 Problems 57 Using 57 PIP button 33 PLAY button 33 POWER button 24 Power surges 8 Preferences menu 73 Analog captions 73 Caption style 74 Captions Priority 74 Closed captioning 73 Color scheme 75 Digital captions 74 Digital channel info 76 Menu language 76 Record output 75 Screen format 74 Translucency 76 Problems 1394 Recording 81 Audio 79 GUIDE Plus system 80 Parental controls 81 Remote control 81 Screen burn 58 Timer 78 TV 78 V Chip 81 Program title 42 Programming Cable box codes 39 DVD codes 40 DVD VCR codes 40 PVR codes 40 VCR codes 40 Programming co
11. Variable Fixed out 69 VCR 23 GUIDE Plus system 28 VCR button 40 VCR connection 11 VCR PLUS button 33 VCR remote codes 40 VCR1 button 33 Vibrant picture setting 64 VIDEO 21 Video connections 9 VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 21 VIDEO INPUT 3 21 VIDEO INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT 1 21 VIDEO INPUT4 AUDIO INPUT 4 21 Viewing Movie ratings 52 Specific content themes 52 Volume Initial 72 Volume down button 24 Volume punchthrough 81 Deleting commands 38 Volume up button 24 Volume up down buttons 33 Visit the RCA Scenium website at www rcascenium com 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 Thomson Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 a 2003 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered THOMSON Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 1614696A THOMSON fy
12. button ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD LE RECORD STOP PAUSE Tips The VCR DVD AUDIO and SAT CAB buttons also turn on most RCA GE and Proscan products Some remote buttons are used with the Web Browser and have different functions see page 59 for details The Buttons on the Remote Control Blue Action Button In the GUIDE Plus system activates features located in the Action bar on TV screen Green Action Button In the GUIDE Plus system activates features located in the Action bar on TV screen LIGHT gt Press to illuminate some of the remote control s buttons To conserve battery power the light turns off after several seconds Backlight won t activate if batteries are low but blinks on and off quickly 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings Also used in the GUIDE Plus system and in the TV menu to make selections ANTENNA Switches between Antenna A and Antenna B In the VCR mode functions as a TV VCR button In SAT mode functions as a TV SAT button Arrows up down left right Used to move through the on screen menus Also moves the PIP window see page 56 for more information AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a component such as a audio receiver or amplifier receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button AUX Places the remote in aux
13. cceccesccecesseeeseeeeeeeeeseeeaeeseesaeeseeeseeeeeeaeseneeeeseaeeeneenenens Back WBargade e C Why You Should Connect the G LINKTM Cable How to Find the Remote Sensor sssss Placing the G LINK Wands ilicis mln D Button Lighting available on some models cccceeseeeseeeeteeeseeesseesseeeseesseeesaeesseeesseeesseeees 24 Front Input JACKS iii Front PM LY Plugin the TV iii A A AAA Put batteries in the remote Turn on the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted Setups canada E nne dr EN EXER E Set the Menu Language ices savesecszsscscagecacauegcustnggasateavcuansaadets steadied av cu i Nanasan Complete Charnnel Search 1 ada EFE ve Ee deer adag The GUIDE Plus TM System Set p 5e eie pre Rx e Eee rb nk Re a pea Mundane lU h amp ods4icle Neyt Steps MP Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control eeseeseesseeseeeeeeneennn enne nennen nnn n nennen nennt 32 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components esee 34 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It The Learning Feature Volume Punchthrough Feature Using RUD Inanacreee m Remote Code list ia Chapter 3 Using the TV s Fe
14. de era PRERE Piin a IIT ed oua Tiere oo rider eer in id rur aem Sia da ieee STEP 2 Caine los Canis Finis ed lcd UR rid Laer Li scum ir Bas LI Plan ops hee mb ar abii lar alam ha cable bos connected bo this TY ES Ha i ras Dice ua qa erie id cur amm E e 2 Conirgures for Canis cs car oman EE Pina mat nue colin poma Hoa m re n pum Soe ed heey eee AR dg N Which channel is TY tuned to when sing tiw cab Das Mus az 03 ea Weoo oum Dr ma de gee erie lr are LOPIL Connections amp Setup 2 Use the number buttons and or the arrows on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code Press OK when you re finished Note If your postal code contains letters press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters and press tbe rigbt arrow button to go to the next space Tbe left arrow button also moves tbe highlight to the left Step 2 Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know if your TV is connected to a cable TV connection Notes If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information If you bave two off air antennas connected one to ANTENNA A and one to ANTENNA B and you aren t getting tbe guide listings try swapping tbe antennas You cannot tune to digital channels from tbe GUIDE Plus system if
15. 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 don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it The options of the Parental Controls menu are Unlock Lock TV Video Input List Antenna A List Antenna B List USA V Chip Canada V Chip V Chip Unrated Front Button Block and Web Browser Block Lock Unlock TV Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and the TV using a password It also affects the channel lists If you select the Unlock option when watching TV you see the channels that have a check mark in the Unlocked List If you select Lock when watching TV you see the channels that are Viewable in the Locked List If the TV is locked all channels can still be accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be viewed if they are blocked enter password to see program Notes When locking the TV you ll be asked to enter a password and then to re enter the password a second time to re confirm your password choice If you do not lock the TV none of the settings for V Chip channel block front panel block and web browser block take effect If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold the MENU OK button on the front panel and VOLUME down button on the remo
16. 5 DVI HDTV ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET Connect G LINK Cable see page 23 How to Connect TV VCR DVD Player 1 Connect your cable or off air signal to ANTENNA A If you have cable and an off air antenna connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT antenna A is the only source for the GUIDE Plus system Connect the off air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT If you have only an off air antenna connect it to ANTENNA A INPUT Connect your DVD Player to your TV Connect the DVD player s component Y P P and audio outputs to INPUT 3 on the TV using component cables If your DVD player has composite audio video and an S Video output use INPUTS 1 or 2 and use the S VIDEO jack instead of the VIDEO jack Notes If you are using an S Video cable INPUT 1 or 2 or component video cables you must also use audio cables Tbe S Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information If your DVD player bas a component video output we recommend you use the component video input on the TV instead of the composite video or S Video connection Don t forget to also connect audio cables when using tbe component video cables Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect the VCR s audio video outputs to INPUT 1 audio video on the TV using composite audio video cables B Connect the VCR s audio video inputs to RECORD OUTPUT on the TV This enables recording of digital
17. Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 2 way Signal Splitter S Video Cable 12 ft VH913 14 95 4 way Signal Splitter y gt 19 P 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 helps you connect to other components 4 way Signal Splitter VH49 6 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer 193984 11 15 2 way Splitter VH47 4 way Splitter VH49 Remote Control RCN615TBEM1 260957 34 99 Optical SPDIF Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 Amplified VHF UHF FM AudioeVideo Adapter 228449 4 45 Antenna allows you to Diplexer D920 19 95 easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or Network Category 6 Cable 3 ft TP603 14 95 satellite easily without Network Category 6 Cable 6 ft TP606N 19 95 disconnecting antenna Network Category 6 Cable 25 ft TP625N 29 95 Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability This accessory is intended for use with an off air or cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Please complete other side also Detach Here Chapter 5 85 References Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card LITT TLTC My card expires I I N VISA E
18. Cbannel Info option should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important terrestrial program guide information such as program ratings channel names program titles program times etc You can elect to receive or not receive Digital Channel Info for Antenna A Antenna B and DTVLink 1394 sources independently A new Quick Channel Search will occur for Antenna A and Antenna B when changing its Digital Cbannel Info setting Notes When tbe TV is locked and you try to access tbe Digital Channel Info screen tbe Password Entry screen appears and you must enter tbe password Disabling Digital Cbannel Info for an input source does not affect tbe acquisition of GUIDE Plus channel listings Channels remain blocked or viewable in tbe Parental Control feature regardless of tbe Digital Channel Info setting although tbe channels may appear to have changed 76 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Reference Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e HDTV Specifications e Accessory Information e Limited Warranty e Care and Cleaning e FCC Information e Index Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 77 References Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Note for U S customers If you prefer we can provide you witb tbe name of an Autborized Service Representative who will visit you home for a fee to install y
19. Chip Yes Picture Reset nadia Yes in Menu PicturesinsPicture PIP iio Analog on Analog Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs Yes Individual Memory GUIDE Plus system with Digital Channels Yes One Touch VCR Record w GUIDE Plus system Yes Picture in GUIDE Plus system eee Yes Clock Time Sleep and Wake Up Timers ssss Yes Stereo Headphone Jack sse 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front AIM INDUC D e cil Composite with S Video Back Panel Inputs Outputs oocccoonncoconnncncnnnnonanenenanenonannnnnnmnnnaznnnzaz ana A V Inputs 2 S Video Composite Component Composite Video Inputs eesseeesess 2 Y PrPb RCA Jacks SYNCHROSCAN Antenna Cable lriputs iiin 2 RF DVI HDTV Input with Audio Inputs eeeseeeeeeene 1 Broadband Connection Ethernet RJ45 eeees 1 DTVLink IEEE 1394 riiieeen nonnen eterno en tto aianei 2 Record Output Composite with Audio 1 Digital Audio Output seeeeeeees 1 External Speaker Terminals Yes Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs 1 set menu switchable External Center Channel Input essen Maximum amplifier power rating 60 watts into 8 ohms GUNK Jack cidcid Yes Chapter 5 83 References Accessory Information The follow
20. GUIDE Plus setup menus If you don t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully the Record option won t be available Go to page 28 for detailed instructions e Ifa cable box is attached to your TV make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus setup menus Go to page 27 for detailed instructions e The guide comes up each time you turn on the TV You can disable the guide by going to the Auto on feature in the Setup menu and select Review Options Doesn t tune to correct antenna input e Because of occasional irregular data the guide may inadvertently tune to the incorrect antenna input in the video window or when using CLEAR to exit the guide 80 Chapter 5 References The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so the remote controls 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 components e When using the Learning feature do the learning process in low light areas to pr
21. Wake up Timer or Watch feature may have been activated Go to page 45 or 69 for instructions 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 The sleep timer may be set e Unplug Wait five minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake up Timer feature or Watch from the GUIDE Plus system may have been activated Go to page 45 or 69 for instructions Video and audio are out of sync e If your TV is connected to an audio video A V receiver or home theatre system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack read the following information If you ve connected a component 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 component 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 component supports Progressive Scan technology e f necessary you can connect the component 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
22. a single interface This uncompressed digital video interface is becoming more prevalent and is expected to become widely used for digital display components The idea behind the connector is that it could eventually replace the 15 pin VGA connector in consumer electronic components There are three different DVI formats DVI A for analog signals DVI D for digital signals and DVI I for integrated signals both analog and digital Your TV has a DVI D format connector and supports some digital signals The format is used for direct digital connections between source video and provides a higher quality image than with analog It eliminates the analog conversion process and improves the connection You should know e A DVI cable has a 15 feet 5 meters distance limitation e Audio information is carried separately therefore connect audio left and right cables Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 85 There are several ways to connect components to your TV Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance It s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison The component jacks are considered an excellent improvement S Video and composite jacks are considered very good while connecting components
23. ability to program delays Check the Audio Video Receiver s manual 78 Chapter 5 References Blank screen e Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel e Try another channel e If you re trying to tune to a digital ATSC channel that you know exists you may need to disable the Digital Channel Info Go to the Main Menu press MENU choose Preferences choose Digital Cbannel Info e If youre using the TV s Web Browser it times out automatically when idle for a period of time e If youre trying to play a 1394 recording you may have accessed an unrecorded subchannel Press the CH or CH buttons to go through the subchannels before you get to the subchannel you recorded This occurs even when you ve selected to record only a specific subchannel because of how digital ATSC channels are broadcast and recorded by your 1394 device the data for the subchannel is recorded but not the content Unusual sound quality e Check the Graphic Equalizer SRS and Sound Logic settings 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 Check the FIXED VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu e If using an S Video connection DVI HDTV component video and composite video remember to also connect the components L a
24. and channels names for digital channels It may also affect the ability to tune to the correct channel from the Guide for a Watch or Record timer for example Whenever possible you should set the Digital Channel Info to be acquired Disabling Digital Channel Information does not affect the acquisition of GUIDE Plus channel listings Y Closed Captioning 2 Screen Format 3 Record Ouput A Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language Use OK to add remove the check A check will acquire the Digital Ch Info for this input No check will not acquire it Translucency You can change the translucency see through level of the menu screens Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons Notes This does not apply to GUIDE Plus system and browser Some video formals do not support tbe display of translucency on screen displays Menu Language The menu language can be changed to one of three languages Englisb Spanisb or French The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu Note Spanish and French are not available in tbe guide browser or in some software upgrade pop up message screens Digital Channel Info The Digital Cbannel Info option allows the TV to receive information about digital TV channels like program titles The default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Information for Antenna A B and DTVLink 1394 inputs Disabling acquisition of Digital
25. appears when tuning a channel Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where Commercial Skip was activated The time when the TV shuts off as set by the Sleep Timer in Time menu Current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu or GUIDE Plus system is set up Current channel subchannel and the station call letters if available Notes The station call letters may be unfamiliar to you this is normal The channel number display in the GUIDE Plus system and tbe banner may not match because the GUIDE Plus system and banner may use different tuning mechanisms Channel logo or label Gf available and if the GUIDE Plus Label has been turned ON in the GUIDE Plus menu Tracks for 1394 recordings Type of signal Antenna A B Air Cable you re viewing what input jack has a component connected Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches the format select in the Capiton Priority menu SAP or Audio language icon appears when the current analog channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information or when current digital channel is broadcasting an alternate audio track respectively Displays when SAP is available for analog channel For a digital channel displays the currently playing audio language Changes with SOUND button Also shows Audio Processor setting only when set to Variable Output Sound mode icons mono stereo Dolby surround four channel surro
26. audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence guidelines depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other content guidelines may contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence guidelines will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other content guidelines there may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Children 8 and Older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence guidelines violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other content guidelines there w
27. cable signals possibly older VCRs or cable boxes The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT Chapter 1 19 Connections amp Setup Back of the TV The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV When connecting cables be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs video in to video out right audio in to right audio out etc CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER INTERNAL MAXIMUM POWER RATING SOURCE 60 WATTS into 8 OHMS TV EXTAMP VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI HDTV o rpg Jo OUTPUT VIDEO n ML AUDIO AUDIO ETHERNET DTV Linc Olon E RIGHT LEFT FIXED VARIABLE AU DIO OUTPUTS AUDIO SED RIGHT and LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKER Terminals Used to connect SPEAKER external speakers if you don t have an audio amplifier or receiver For use R o ELECT z uh gt if you want better sound than the TV s speakers See page 14 EXT EXT SURB SPEAKER SELECT EXT or INT W EXT SURR Switch Lets you direct where the output of the TV s internal speakers goes With the switch in the EXT position you hear the external speakers connected to the TV In INT TV s AUDIO OUTPUTS except W EXT SURR position you hear the TV s internal speakers and external for RECORD OUTPUT audio speakers connected to the TV for a matrix surround sound effect EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Note To turn tbe TV s internal speakers on and off press MENU on tbe re
28. channels PIP Buttons PIP SWAP CH CTRL NSKIP PIP D A D There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window buttons ks ES works PIP Brings up the PIP window Press PIP again to remove the window Arrows Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen Arrow SWAP Switches the video from the PIP window to the main picture buttons FREEZE Freezes entire screen including the main picture and PIP window if PIP is displayed Does not support all inputs a CH CTRL Channel Control Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture To determine whether you are Tip controlling the PIP or the main picture look at the channel banner as you change channels or press INFO button The triangular indicator beside If you want to go directly to an input or channel in PIP the ch 1 ber let le hich pict trolli ith or main setup auto unta and press the component e channel number lets you know which picture you re controlling wi button channel up down number buttons etc 56 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Program Title Acquiring Channel MUI 12 39 PM Main picture Ch 888 888 WWWW 3 Antenna A Air channel Listening to English in SRS FOCUS 4 3 Normal 480i SD number 3 DOD fl Rec MPAA Not Rated Unrated Antenna A Air Channel control indicator PIP channel number Using the PIP Feature The PIP feature is only available
29. 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 tbemes or age based ratings You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect Chapter 3 51 Using the TV s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V Viewable 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V Viewable Content Themes 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age based rating D ii Y whose content theme you want to change to Viewable Sexually explicit dialogue 2 3 Press the OK button to change its status back to V Your child would Adult language then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Note Only tbe content tbeme status corresponding to TV 14 Fantasy Violence D language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change ENEE V Chip Movie Rating Limit The V Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen 2 4 eee i ESTAMOS The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforce You set movie MPAA rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specif
30. input No check will not acquire it Highlighted Help Text Menu Selection Navigating the Menu System The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the Main Menu To access the Main Menu l 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 Note Press the number buttons on tbe remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu selection 3 Press the OK button to select a highlighted item Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press 0 on the remote when you are highlighting the left side of the menu e Highlight O Go Back menu button and press OK or press GO BACK on the remote On Screen Help Information appears on the screen 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 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
31. is unlocked changing channels in tbe guide might switch tbe video window to the same channel on the other antenna Sort menu Sort selection options Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by different categories such as Sports Movies and Children s programs You can sort alphabetically by selecting A B C e Use the arrow buttons to select the sort option e Use the Action buttons to schedule a watch timer or a record timer News menu action News menu buttons selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a story Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time Use the channel up and down buttons to browse through the list one page at a time 2 Press the right arrow button or the INFO button to see all of the text for the story Note If available MSNBC is tuned while using tbe News feature Messages Occasionally you receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus system as well as special programming information You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar Promotions The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus system Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down arrow to scroll through the list When the promotion you want to view is highlighted press INFO the promotional information appears on screen Press the right a
32. ll use these buttons when you program the remote for other components Important Note The remote may not be compatible witb all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of your component Tip By default the AUX button is programmed for a second RCA VCR If auto tuning is set up it will tune to VCR2 input channel Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio components DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other components In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component satellite receiver cable box DVD VCR and audio Note The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any component it controls only tbis TV Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the component in this example a VCR 2 Point the remote at the component 3 Press the corresponding component button in this example VCR 4 Press ONeOFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to program the remote to o
33. or bumped during the test highlight Test this code again and press OK the GUIDE Plus system runs the same set of codes No If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No and press OK GUIDE Plus system tests the next code Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code Follow the instructions on the screen Note If the TV can t find your cable box code a troublesbooting checklist appears Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen Step 3 Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and VCR If it is not highlight No and press OK 28 Chapter 1 PEP E Coming for a NCH um rmn e What brand of YOR amp connected to phis TV de pme TH cnm cun Pe pr larg in end par im amd ee im anm LIU EAD I NE rED Bri pa liri ri Fri is an E me T RESTE H DAE TEN STEP 3 Comisaria Fer a WH FED ot yum HIA eum prp mue Hor mri maa purum Dis vous VEA aap playing Ia laps Yes Mo Text this code again gum Ducum oo a prire in meji ae Vans a mnr Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs STEP de Coding roer Larra E Connections amp Setup Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and p
34. page 16 ANTENNA A INPUT ANTENNA B INPUTs Used to connect an off air antenna and or cable TV signal to the TV If you have both cable and air connect cable to ANTENNA A and off air to ANTENNA B If you have air only connect it to ANTENNA A These inputs are also used to receive programming and connect older components O G LINK Connect the G LINK cable for VCR one touch recording and or cable box G LINK control with GUIDE Plus system 22 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable The G LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus system the on screen interactive program guide to work with your VCR and or cable box Cable Box If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don t connect the G LINK cable one touch VCR recording and timed recordings won t work The other features of the guide will work properly G LINK wands Tips If you have both a VCR and a cable box it doesn t matter which wand is connected to which box If you don t have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV just coil the cable of the extra G LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV How to Find the Remote Sensor You have to place the G LINK wands in front of the remote senso
35. source you want stop pressing INPUT e Ifyou 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 Gf AUX is programmed to VCR to put the remote control in VCR mode There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel e Program the component VCR DVD etc buttons 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 ANTENNA GO BACK or INPUT to go back to viewing channels or use the number buttons to enter the channel number Remote Code List Audio Codes T HC 4007 4050 4062 Programmable for the AUDIO and Sony 4051 4061 AUX buttons Technics we 4052 Toshiba ue 4073 AUX Dimensia Lyra Wireless Yamaha 4053 4054 Cable Box Codes Programmable for SAT CAB and AUX buttons Du 5002 5003 5004 5006 5045 Archer 5008 5009 CAbleVIGW scrivere etre ie riter rhe etaed 5007 Contec 5015 e E SRA 5016 GE sao 5002 5003 Receiver Tuner AMP Gemini 5017 5018 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4021 General Instruments 4027 Hamlin 4003 Hitachi 4020 Jerrold 5003 5017 5022 5023 5039 5045 4020 Magnavo 5024 Memorex
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37. units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit How you get service e Call 1 866 SCENIUM and have your unit s 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 Center 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 What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should
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41. A and Canada The V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the TV software 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 and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the rating limit you set you will receive a message telling you that the program is not approved for 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 and the TV is locked You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated or Exempt and programs that are considered unrated with the V Chip Unrated menu The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are in the table on the next page Main Menu gt Parental Controls USA V Chip U SA V Ch l p TV Rati ngs iai The TV must be locked for the rating limit o be enforced The USA V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and AI nag sss WE Lo cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits TMA ETA Basan mua mum MMM Mm 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls ec prem m m m n M TV have previously been locked you must enter your password iud 2 Highlight and select USA V
42. Arrange the speakers in your TV room to achieve maximum sound quality EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Caution DO NOT connect your audio video receiver s outputs or its center speaker output to the red and black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT on tbe TV Damage to TV may result FIXEDIVARIABLE AUDIO CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL 60 WATTS into 8 OHMS SPEAKER SELECT gt SPEAKER SOURCE NTW R ExT o URR TV EXTAMP DEO up D EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 5 OF owe OF om OO SOL wn 9 we LE 2 ONRC R AUDI INPUTS ANTENNA B ANTENNA A INPUT INPUT ETHERNET Drv junc L Back of Right Speaker Back of Left Speaker 14 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Cable Modem DSL Internet MAE UT Computer How to Connect TV 4 Router via the HDTV s ETHERNET Jack The illustration above provides you with a general connection to the TV s ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your HDTV s browser to surf the Internet You don t need to connect a computer to the router to surf the Internet A computer is only needed if you want to view photos or graphics on your TV that are stored on your computer An Internet Service Pr
43. Chip ress OK to set the age based TV rating limit and content 3 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 Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Chapter 3 49 Using the TV s Features USA V Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V Chip menu Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based Content Themes Rating Field rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked Lists the content themes you Lets you select from a can block or view list of age based ratings block 3 Main Menu Parental Controls USA V Chip you can block or view Go Back The V Chip TY Rating limits are set in this screen 0 The TV must pe locked for the rating limits to be Content Status Fields Lets you select which Rating Settings 2 V Chip Movie Rating oO ts v Ww content themes to view for Area Lets you see the current the selected rating and whether the status of the block view state of age content theme is currently based ratings and Viewable V or Blocked B associated content The Viewable V settings are coded in green and the Press OK to set the age based TV rating l
44. DUCT THIS DISCLAIMER 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 the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts 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 cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive po
45. I HDTV and some component video formats where translucency is set to opaque and cannot be changed T Closed Captioning 2 Screen Format iii a The translucency level you set does not affect GUIDE Plus 7 Color Scheme G Menu Language 7 Digital Channel Info Press or to move the indicator to the desired translucency level for the on screen menus Main Menu Preferences pus English T Closed Captioning Note Menu Language only affects the menus not the GUIDE 2 Screen Format 3 Record Ouput Espa ol Resalte con las flechas 4 y v Seleccione con el bot n OK Nota Idioma de los Men s afecta s lo los men s no la GU A 7 Color Scheme 5 Translucency Francais Mise en surbrillance avec 4 et v S lection avec OK 7 Digital Channel info Nota Menu des langues pour les menus non pour le GUIDE Highlight with the and arrows Select with the OK button Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu gt Preferences For an input to acquire the info put a checkmark next to it Antenna A Antenna B Bil orviink 1 394 If you are having difficulty tuning to a digital channel that you know exists what may help is to disable acqusition of Digital Channel Info However you should know that this will affect the acquisition of ratings program titles
46. 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 Turns the TV on and off The indicator in the button lights when TV is on T r em 1 s D Notes Tbe front panel illustration L MON I I f shows a typical front panel layout The e exact look may be different from tbe HEADPHONE one on tbe front of your TV If you use tbe Front Button Block feature tbe front panel no longer provides access to tbe menus The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel buttons but not tbe jacks For more information see Cbapter 3 meae wv Joa c 9 24 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch Note Wben you first plug your TV into an outlet tbe Power indicator on tbe front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of tbe TV The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the r
47. L Screen Format can also be changed from the remote or keyboard with the FORMAT key O Zoom B The Screen Format of some Signal sources can t be changed Select Normal for 4 3 images to retain their width and height Side panels will appear at the left and right sides Digital Captions You can select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels The service modes support MPEG 2 based transport sources such as DTVLink 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 Priority You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV programs that have both or either If you select analog on digital captions and they are available for a digital TV program the CC icon in the banner lights The captions are displayed if turned on in Caption Display Caption Style Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for the following options 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 have eight fonts with varying styles of spacing from which to choose Note A
48. Link device 1394 Recording Pick a device to receive remote commands Press OK or to access the 1394 Setup menu Initial Channel 2 Initial Volume Main Menu p Connections Special Features Select what should occur when power is restored to the TV Off Initial Channel is disabled On Go to last input or channel selected O On Go to MAA Channel EET Sub channel FF Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu 3 Proxy Server Main Menu Connections p Ethernet Setup Some Internet Service Providers phone cable company may require you to provide them with your TV s Ethernet MAC Media Access Control address and assign you with a device host name to enter below This is usually NOT required if connecting to an ISP through an Ethernet gateway device e g router supporting NAT PAT sometimes referred to as a DSL Cable Modem router This is your device s MAC address 00 11 22 33 44 55 If your Ethernet gateway device supports DHCP the re Domain Name will appear here domain name here If I enter the device hose name below Use the keyboard or the remote s arrow keys to enter the host name This may be the only setup you need to do Auto Tuning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your TV It lets you program a component bu
49. P Displays the previous browser window if multiple windows are displayed CH CTRL Displays the next browser window if multiple windows are displayed STOP Stops loading the current page STOP PLAY Reloads the current page REFRESH REVERSE Go to the previous page if one exists BACK equivalent on optional keyboard FORWARD Go to the next page if one exists FORWARD equivalent on optional keyboard FORMAT Toggles between Full Size browser and browser plus video in multiple layouts Up Down Left Right Arrow Moves the cursor in the web page GUIDE Closes the browser and opens the guide CH Up Down CH Up Down Changes channels if video window is displayed VOL Up Down VOL Up Down Changes volume if video window is displayed 1394 Recording The 2 way 1394 DTVLink jacks enable you to connect a compatible Audio Video Hard Disk Drive CAVHDD and or a Digital VCR DVCR so you can record and play digital content The recommended AVHDD component is model DVR10 available at your local RCA dealer or www rca com The DVR10 is an IEEE 1394 hard disk drive that includes time shift features such as recording and pausing TV digital signals only You should know Main Menu Connections and IEEE 394 devices to work with the T nk e Only digital content can be recorded Analog TV programs cannot be Antenna Info i MIDE DTVLink Connect Set an analog input for a DTVLink device recorde
50. Q Web Browser Block Main Menu gt Parental Controls Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features The Unlocked List will be used instead of the Locked List Do you want to unlock the TV Point to Yes and press OK to unlock the TV Point to No and press OK to cancel Yes a Warning Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features Press OK to continue 2 Video Input List 4 Antenna B List 5 V Chip TV Rating 6 V Chip Movie Rating 7 V Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block O Web Browser Block Main Menu gt Parental Controls Unlocked Locked List List All Channels Ant A All Viewable o m mu 01 mem 0 2 Viewable Viewable m 0 3 0 4 05 Viewable 0 6 to 0 999 1 Viewable Viewable T ESESESESESIEIESCI wa Press OK to edit the Antenna A List Each channel can be added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs channels browser or use the buttons on the front of the TV The Parental Controls menu also involves software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which lets you program your TV so it won t display certain programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not
51. RGA SC NIWM High Definition Television Gain User s Guide F i Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire or not remove cover or back No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Abe e E electric shock do not expose DO NOT OPEN parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service this product to rain or moisture personnel This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury 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 modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers black borders sides top bottom etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty 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 specif
52. SS OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM VCR required for recording Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA Scenium High Definition television a true viewing experience Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology 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 the TV s features High Definition What Makes it a True Viewing Experience High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV There are many technological advancements working behind the scenes that make HDTV so special but there are basically three things you ll notice that make HDTV a true viewing experience 1 resolution 2 aspect ratio and 3 digital signal and sound Resolution The crisp lifelike picture people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology provides A regular television called standard definition or analog displays about 200 000 pixels A pixel Gwhich stands for picture element is a small dot The picture you see on your TV is composed of these dots HDTV displays 1 million to 2 million pixels Cup to 10 times the resolut
53. Sort menu GUIDE Plus system 46 Sound 79 SOUND button 33 Sound logic 68 Speaker Center input 21 Speaker connection 12 SPEAKER SELECGT EXT or INT W EXT SURR switch 20 Speaker wire 8 Speakers Fixed and variable 69 Special features 72 Specifications 82 Back panel 83 Convenience 83 Front panel 83 Sound 82 Video 82 Splitters 85 Stand 8 Stereo 67 STOP button 33 Stretch screen format 75 Subchannel 1394 recording 60 Subchannels 70 Subwoofer 20 Subwoofer built in 69 SVM 66 SWAP button 33 56 T Things to Consider Before You Connect 8 Time display 42 Time menu 70 Time of day 70 Timer Record Wake 70 Sleep 70 78 Wake up 78 Tint 64 Translucency 76 Troubleshooting 78 TruScan digital reality 2 Turn on TV 25 TV audio receiver Connection 12 92 Chapter 5 TV button 33 TV connection 11 TV mode 25 TV problems 78 TV VCR DVD Player Connection 10 W Warranty limited 87 Web browser 58 59 controlling 59 Screen burn prevention 58 U Web browser block 55 Web browser using 58 Y Y Pb Pr jacks 19 Universal remote programming to control other brands of components 35 URIs saving 58 USA Z V Chip TV ratings 49 Zoom screen format 75 V V Chip 48 Age Based Ratings 49 Blocking age based 51 Blocking Movies 52 Canada 49 53 Content Themes 49 USA 49 USA TV ratings 49 Viewing age based rating 51 V chip display 42 V Chip rating screen 50 V Chip unrated program 54 Variable Output 12
54. 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 a v receiver 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 VOL buttons Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough 1 IMPORTANT First you must program the AUDIO button on the TV s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to page 34 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work 2 While setting up Volume Punchthrough it s best to point the remote away from components 3 Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver punches through The mode will be one of the component buttons TV DVD SAT CAB VCR or AUX 4 Press and hold the VOL button Keep pressing VOL while you press and release the component button you chose in step 3 TV DVD SAT CAB or AUX 5 Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio video receiver Release the VOL button 6 Now test it by tu
55. Use the up down arrows number buttons or OK button to enter information 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 either by using the number buttons on the remote or the up and down arrow buttons Then press OK or right arrow button to select Action Buttons An on screen button that performs the action labelled on the 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 in the choice field Chapter 4 63 Using the TV s Menu System T GUIDEPlus Menu 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences B Assisted Setup Web Browser The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the picture for each of the TV s inputs Picture Settings Adjust the levels that affect the picture Picture Presets Choose preset levels of Picture Settings Auto Color Correct the color from channel to channel Color Warmth Adjust the color to Cool Warm or Normal Noise Reduction Reduce picture static or interference Convergence Automatically or manually align the picture SVM When turned on SVM improves the picture sharpness Film Mode Improve the quality of movie playback Reset Controls Set this Input s Settings to factory defaults Press OK or
56. Web Browser Important To use the TV s browser you must have your TV connected to tbe Internet e g cable modem or DSL and subscribe to an Internet Service Provider ISP You can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main menu The TV front panel and remote control provide basic navigation without a keyboard If you launch the browser from the main menu a message pops up to suggest that you use a keyboard to use with this TV to connect to the Internet The optional keyboard will allow you to get optimum use of web browser features The keyboard model number KBR755TA1 is available at www rca com keyboard or 800 798 5875 When you start the browser for the first time it goes to an RCA website All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site The FAV SEARCH and FAV HOME buttons on the keyboard default to a search site but you can reprogram them The FORMAT button on your remote or keyboard allows you to cycle through various combinations of a less than full screen browser and some TV video Just press the button again to use a different format Note If you usually use this method to browse change tbe layout periodically to reduce tbe effects of uneven screen aging To close the browser entirely press CLEAR on the remote You may discover that other browser windows are open This may be the result of a pop up window being delivered from the site you were viewing Press Close Window butt
57. a 4 3 are O ace cc a A area Press s or x pain To an option then press OK o Notes To make the cleanest recording avoid using PIP the GUIDE Plus system freeze function browser or zoom screen format Doing so will bave unwanted effects on tbe recorded video The TV does not need to be on to make a recording as long as the Tip recording being made was set up in the GUIDE Plus system When the S 8 y Pressing FREEZE button also freezes RECORD TV is off the Record Output may show tbe TV tuning channels in a data OUTPUT but not 1394 output acquisition activity This is normal v Color Scheme Q Sky Blue T Closed Captioning O Emerald T ain Select from among four colors Sky Blue Emerald Raspberry and Plum to Record Output Plum z gt change the color of the menu system and banner You can select from one of four colors for the menu system and the channel banner The color of GUIDE Plus is not affected 5 Translucency by the selection in this screen pue Note Tbe guide and browser colors are unaffected 7 Digital Channel Info Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Chapter 4 75 Using the TV s Menu System Main Menu p Preferences The translucency level you set is applied to the on screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs and antennas An exception is Input 5 DV
58. a digital channel subchannel can share the same channel number and are both listed in the Antenna A B List screens Editing Channels in the Channel Lists All the lists are only editable through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls menu You can remove or hide a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the checkmark in the checkbox Also you can remove or hide a channel from the Locked List by selecting Blocked in the Locked List When you press the channel buttons that channel will be skipped When the TV is locked you can still access the channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be able to see the video until a valid password is entered You can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the checkbox or choice field in the line that says All channels but be very careful because you could erase all of your selections Notes The GUIDE Plus system and Parental Controls both have a channel selection feature The Channel feature in the GUIDE Plus system controls which channels appear in the guide and has no effect on which channels appear in the channel lists and vice versa If a cable box is connected to Antenna A the channel list can be edited for Antenna A in the Parental Controls menu If a cable box is connected via INPUTI1 tbe channel list cannot be edited You can only use channel up down or use the number buttons How V Chip Works for the US
59. able Signal appears Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna and video connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 64 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 Chapter 5 79 References Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu Go to page 72 for more instructions Every time turn on the TV the Guide is on the screen e The GUIDE Plus system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar Press the right arrow button to select Setup Choose Review options and select OFF GUIDE Plus System Problems GUIDE Plus setup won t turn off tape for VCR setup and or channel 02 cable box e Check to see if the G LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components remote sensors e GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels e You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus channel lineup The guide may get out of sync w
60. ality settings for Inputs 1 through 4 and front inputs are set independently Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks Your options under the Picture Settings menu are e Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture e Color The richness of the color e Tint The balance between the red and green levels e Black Level The brightness of the picture e Sharpness The crispness of the edges in the picture To create picture settings for the video inputs 1 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 Note Wben cbanging an item in tbe Picture Settings menu tbe grapbics become transparent so you can see bow your adjustments affect tbe picture Picture Presets Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the four preset picture settings Vibrant Natural Cinematic and Personal Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room After you select a setting the contrast color tint black level and sharpness and color warmth settings found under the Picture Settings menu are adjusted automatically If you choose Personal Picture Preset you can customize color tint black l
61. atures About the Channel Banner 1 1orrenicianect nn rude ii Digital or Analog TV Channels About the GUIDE Plus System Parental Controls eese How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada AUTO T ning Featule recorrer en ena ne ln PIP Picture in Picture Operation eeeeeeseeee eene eene enne nennen nennen nnne nnne nnns nennen nennen nnn Using the Web BIOWSeLC oon inantea ropa nu rera nac erae neruos bragas c as rna EF uasa e Ebene ue aadar aesa SNS SR ER svaeeee gt 1394A ile Table of Contents Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels essent 62 Picture Quality Menu m 64 Picture SEO ic A a 64 Picture Presets cual tai ts oi 64 ON 65 Color WATER recreo AA aa TO 65 Noise Reduction iii shania 65 jene PPPEPO PO E M RH 65 Bau M i 66 Filme ModE fec c 66 ResetiControlS E E 66 ruKxumi 66 Equalizer PE ta e gc reper quce ug exe ctu dede pup gd up 67 Audio PFOCESSON cincti bere A A da ce ree EE ada pa Navi uvae eu Eo Leve o gu Egan 67 Sound c HERR 68 AUIGIO LAN GUAGE iis 1 incen te p ttr ctp to Epp psp etes
62. auto tuning lets you see the digital channel being recorded and you can use instant replay pause etc Note If you don t check the auto tuning box pressing RECORD will only start recording it doesn t switch the TV to the 1394 input you ll need to use tbe INPUT button to channel through tbe inputs 60 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview e Menus On Screen Help and Control Panels e Picture Quality Menu e Audio Menu e Time Menu e Connections Menu e Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 61 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 GUIDE Plus Menu Parental Controls Web Browser and 1394 Recording menu items are discussed in tbe Features cbapter wbile Assisted Setup is discussed in tbe Connections and Setup Chapter Main Menu GUIDE Plus Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting the GUIDE Plus features GUIDE Plus Menu T rieure cual GUIDE Plus See what s on TV by using the program guide GUIDE Plus Setup Set up various GUIDE Plus options GUIDE Plus Label Turn the channel lable logo on or off 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences Assisted Setup Web Browser Press OK or
63. be obtained from your dealer 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 Images burnt onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Chapter 5 67 References 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 THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON 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 PRO
64. button on the remote control This is especially useful for going directly to an input like a 1394 input Note AUX by default is set up for a second RCA VCR Or you can program VCR or AUX to operate a second RCA VCR with tbe 2001 code Also any VCR programmed to tbe AUX button becomes VCR2 button and controllable by auto tuning 1 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears 2 Highlight Connections and press OK 3 Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK 4 Highlight the component 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 don t have this particular component 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 component buttons on the remote Chapter 3 55 Using the TV s Features Channel 2 5 or 4 Antenna A Component is connected to the ANTENNA A 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 component s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Channel 2 5 or 4 Antenna B Component is connected to the ANTENNA B 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 component s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is s
65. ch the color coded connectors between a compatible component and the TV e AUDIO R L MONO The audio jacks provide stereo sound When connected audio volume from the main front and rear speakers are variable e V VIDEO provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow e YP P Unlike a single video input component video maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks To ensure maximum picture quality use three video grade cables for the Y P P connections Accepts 480i 480p 1080i signals Has priority over V connection VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 Provides connection to a second optional component video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver The jacks are the same as described in INPUT 3 Chapter 1 21 Connections amp Setup NUTS VIDEO INPUT 5 AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI HDTV and analog audio DVI HDTV connections L mono e L MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually e white INPUTS e RAUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e DVI HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video source to the TV RECORD OUTPUT RECORD OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record mainly digital or VIDEO analog programs from Antenna A or B and inputs excluding DVI HDTV and some e component video formats while TV is turned on You must leave TV on same channel you are recording e VIDEO provides comp
66. ct your audio video receiver s outputs or center channel output to tbe red and black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT on tbe TV Damage to tbe TV may result Back of Left Rear Speaker Back of Right Rear Speaker FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO TV OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING SPEAKER INTERNAL 60 WATTS into 8 OHMS SELECT SPEAKER SOURCE loe SAI S VIDEO ir CORD uv e a c voeo z Ha zn AUDIO S NOSE ETHERNET mv June m OP o OJO a Ws DVI HDTV EE 0 lt OR gt AN AMPLIFIER FRONT SPEAKERS RJ ND TENES Back of Right Front Speak TE WR ESAMI nda ES Bacl of Left Front Speaker IN OUT I IN OUT raw BG GdG6 GE 3 pall mm INPUT oH O A a 6 13 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup How to Connect TV Speakers Without A V Receiver You can connect two external speakers to the TV one to the RIGHT terminal and one to the LEFT terminal 1 If necessary remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core 2 Op
67. ction is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV For more information about the relationship between the cables jacks and the quality of the signal you see on your TV go to page 18 Video Connections Coaxial Audio video Component Composite G LINK Coaxial Audio video Component Composite G LINK Speaker wire Coaxial Audio video Speaker wire Coaxial Ethernet Coaxial 1394 6 pin no power Coaxial Digital Visual Interface DVI TV DVD VCR TV Satellite Receiver VCR TV Speakers Using HDTV s Center Channel TV A V Receiver pages 12 Speakers Using HDTV s 13 Center Channel TV Router Computer Cable Modem TV Digital VCR1 Digital DVD1 Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR2 Digital DVD2 TV HD Set top Box Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Note for U S Customers If you prefer we can provide you witb the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its QQ operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For pve additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rcascenium com customer support OFF AIR ANTENNA SPEAKER SOURCE VIDEO INPUT
68. ctrical power If you should have some components with 4 pin connectors 4 to 6 pin adapter cables are available from your local electronic stores You should know e Connect your 1394 components to either DTVLink 1394 jack it doesn t matter e Only compatible 1394 components are to be connected to the DTVLink 1394 input output jack e Do not loop the 1394 components back to the TV That is each 1394 connection chain should have only one connection point to the TV or the network might not work e Place the slower components at the end of the chain and the faster ones closest to the TV in the chain for faster communication speed See component s manual for 1394 network speed e The TV can t decode DV format of some camcorders but it can decode accept MPEG2 format from some camcorders Note Tbe TV outputs audio video tbrougb tbe 1394 jack labeled DIVLink only to a component tbat enforces video copy protection 16 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup HD Set Top Box VIDEO WPUTS How to Connect TV Set top Box Using DVI HDTV Digital Visual Interface DVI Cable not provided Digital Visual Interface is a specification created by the Digital Display Working Group to support analog and digital signals on
69. d functions 37 Digit buttons 32 Digital Audio Out 69 AUDIO OUT jack 18 22 Captions 74 Channels 43 76 Connections 9 Optical input 12 Signals 1 2 17 Visual interface connection 17 Direct entry programning 34 Dolby Digital 12 Dolby Digital receiver 18 DSL modem 15 DTVLink Auto tuning 56 Connect 72 Connector 18 22 Jacks 18 Recording 59 DVD button 32 40 DVD player VCR TV Connection 10 DVD remote codes 40 DVD VCR remote codes 40 DVI cable 8 DVI HDTV Connector 18 Connections 17 E Equalizer presets 67 Ethernet Cable 8 22 Jack 18 22 Setup 72 Exiting a menu 62 EXT INT w EXT SURR switch 13 External speakers 20 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT 15 14 F Favorite URLs 58 FCC information 89 Finding the sensor 23 Fixed output 12 FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L R 20 Fixed variable out 69 Format Button 32 58 75 Screen 74 FORWARD button 33 FREEZE button 32 56 Front and rear speaker jacks 21 Front panel Block 55 Button lighting 24 Buttons 24 Inputs 24 Full search 71 G G LINK 22 cable 8 connecting 23 G Link cable 28 GO BACK button 32 Graphic equalizer 67 GUIDE button 33 GUIDE Plus setup Configuring for cable 27 GUIDE Plus system 2 26 30 44 Action buttons 45 Channels 47 Configuring for VCR 28 Expanded information 45 Listings 45 Lock Unlock 46 Menus 44 Messages 46 News 46 Promotions 46 Promotions and advertising 47 Schedule 46 47 Setup 26 47 Sort 46 H HDTV s
70. d through the TV s 1394 jack 3 Software Upgrade A VN e You can only record content if the IEEE 1394 component connected 5 Signal We enforces copy protection standards check your DVCR or AVHDD 6 Auto manual RR e When the TV is tuned to the 1394 input channel and the remote is in the TV mode you can use the remote for some basic transport controls such as RECORD STOP FAST FORWARD REVERSE PAUSE and PLAY Chapter 3 59 Using the TV s Features e Don t change channels when you are recording because recording will automatically stop If you tune away from the digital program you re recording you may either cause the 1394 output to stop sending the program e g if you tune to an analog channel or to record something unintended a different digital channeD e A dialogue box appears when you press the RECORD button to let you know the 1394 component is recording the channel that you selected e You can select a default recording preference record all subchannels on a major channel or record only a specific subchannel Recording just the subchannel saves space on the AVHDD Also a DVCR may not be able to record more than one subchannel because of the DVCR s data rate However if you re recording to an AVHDD or DVCR and choose to record only to a specific subchannel you may see a blank screen when playing back at first You ll need to use the CH or CH button to go through the subchannels befo
71. des Audio 39 Programming the remote 34 Automatic code search 35 Direct entry 34 Home Theatre in a Box 40 Satellite receiver codes 40 Projection system 2 Promotions GUIDE Plus system 46 47 Pulse code modulation 18 69 Punchthrough feature 38 81 PVR remote codes 40 Q QAM 2 Quick search 71 R Rating Limits movies 52 Ratings Blocking movie 52 Viewing movie 52 RCA type cables 19 REC icon 42 Receiver with Dolby Digital 12 18 RECORD button 33 Record Output 3 75 RECORD OUTPUT jack 3 22 Record Wake timer 70 Record Wake timer screen 60 Recording 1394 59 72 DTVLink 59 Red centering 65 Remote Control Accessory 85 Buttons 32 Code list 39 Installing the Batteries 25 Learning feature 36 Programming 34 Programming codes 40 Sensor 23 Reset controls 66 Resolution 1 2 REVERSE button 33 RF jacks 19 S S VIDEO Cable 8 Jacks 19 21 SAP 68 SAP display 42 SAT CABLE Button 33 39 Satellite receiver Button 33 40 Codes 40 Connection 11 Scan velocity modulation 66 Schedule menu GUIDE Plus system 47 Screen burn prevention 58 Screen Format 74 Search Automatic code 35 Channels 26 71 Full 26 71 Quick 71 Second audio program 68 Service authorized 10 Setup Ethernet 72 GUIDE Plus system menus 26 Setup assisted 25 Setup menu GUIDE Plus system 47 Sharpness 64 Signal source 71 Signal type 71 Signals Analog 17 Digital 17 SKIP button 33 Sleep timer 42 70 Sliders 63 Software ungrade 71
72. e the CinemaScreen actually improves contrast by providing a brighter sharper picture Feel like you re part of the picture with CinemaScreen TruSurround XT SRS and the O symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc DTVLink Certification Logo is a U S registered mark of CEA FireWire is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries This page left blank intentionally Table of Contents Introduction Key Features OVA lada 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect cecceeceeeceeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeesaesaeesaeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 8 Choose YOUN CONNECHON o cii eri eic avis eres nein i deat Duns ser Epara arannana ahaaa kanana 9 How to Connect TV VCR DVD Player iii ecce te tac sere ced aste rds 10 How to Connect TV Satellite Receiver VCR essen 11 How to Connect TV Receiver with Dolby Digital Speakers 12 How to Connect TV A V Receiver Speakers Use TV as Center Channel 12 How to Connect TV Speakers Without A V Receiver sssesseeeeeeeemen 14 How to Connect TV Router via the HDTV s ETHERNET Jack eee 15 How to Connect TV DTVLink amp and or 1394 Components seen 16 How to Connect TV Set top Box Using DVI HDTV Digital Visual Interface 17 Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
73. e button press rather than navigating through the menu system Normal and Stretch do not affect Record Output Zoom may alter tbe original video Some programs are copy protected and cannot be recorded If the REC icon in the banner is dim a recording cannot be made because of copy protection limits If REC icon is brigbt tbe program can be recorded The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to be a 4 3 aspect ratio picture Depending on tbe input and video content tbe TV may or may not be able to display tbe side panels as gray Tberefore limited viewing of a 4 3 image is recommended wben no side panels are present because tbe image can be permanently imprinted onto tbe picture tubes Tbe same advice applies even if tbe side panels are present Use the FORMAT button to view screen formats other than those with side panels Zoom Stretch Some video formats may not be able to be changed with tbe FORMAT button Record Output Cropped Recording Center Cut CEEL Anamorphic Mode Recording 16 9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways Cropped Recording Center Screen Format e RECORD OUTPUT jacks toa de recorder A somal Cut and Anamorphic Mode Recording Cropped Recording records the center of Z Color scheme some component video formats zi j 1 Tepe ora a nt a 16 9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16 9 signal cu A pack into
74. e number buttons on the remote If the channel can be locked it will be added to the channel list Antenna Info This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV The list shows the channel number the station name when tuned e g NBC whether the channel is digital or analog which antenna is picking up the channel and current signal strength of digital channels When you move the highlight to the Antenna Info list the TV attempts to tune to the channel You can then adjust your off air antenna for maximum signal strength largest number for the selected channel The signal strength for a digital channel will be shown as until the signal is strong enough for use then numbers will appear Analog channels will always have the display N A since analog signal strength is not measured Only primary channels appear in the list Subchannels e g 8 1 8 2 do not appear 70 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System T Antenna Info 3 Software Upgrade Z Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup 8 Special Features Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections Use Full Search the first time that your TV is setup to search for channels on Antenna A and B Full Search will also automatically detect the proper Air or Cable setting A Full Channel Search requires several minutes to complete Thereafter use Quick Search It only searches the currently tuned antenna keeps th
75. e Air or Cable setting the same and is faster Quick Search is useful when adjusting an over the air antenna to receive the channels for your area Tip If you have Cable and Air connect Cable to Antenna A If you have only Air connect it to Antenna A Status Antenna A Cable Antenna B Air Full Search Quick Search Press OK to startt a Full Channel Search of both antennas including automatic detection of Cable or Air antenna T Antenna Info 2 Channel Search Software Upgrade A Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup 8 Special Features O Ethernet Setup Main Menu p Connections Current Software Version and Date YA05 82d 5 12 2003 If you have a connection to the TV s Ethernet jack your TV may periodically alert you to the availability of a TV software upgrade which can be downloaded through the Ethernet jack Status Software upgrade is not available at this time If one were available you would be able to select a button on this screen to acquire it A You can view your current TV software version and check if a new software version is available Press to continue T Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup EXHI Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to g
76. e Modulation audio receiver to your TV If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality Note This TV s optical digital output jack fully complies with tbe international standard governing this type of jack 1EC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with tbe Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers Ethernet Jack and Cable This jack is used to connect a router cable modem or DSL Digital Subscriber Line unit with a CAT 5 ethernet cable not provided It is recommended that you only connect a router to this jack although you could connect a DSL cable modem directly DTVLink Certification Logo is a U S registered mark of CEA FireWire is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries 18 Chapter 1 Re 9o 090 Y Pp PR Component Jacks S Video Jack 000 V L R Audio Video Jacks A LR SZ NNSN O RF Jack Connections amp Setup Component Video Y PbePr Jacks and Cables The YePbePr jacks allow you to connect a component such as a DVD player This connection
77. e TV turns on and tunes to the program highlighted in the channel listing Record Press the Green button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the VCR records the program highlighted in the channel listing Or highlight a program and press the VCR PLUS button If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV causes the cable box channel to change while recording Record appears only if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system and specified your VCR type Important Notes Pressing the VCR PLUS button begins recording the currently tuned program without entering the guide similar to express recording The recording stops when the program ends The GUIDE Plus system must be set up You need to make sure that your VCR is tuned to the Line INPUT and is turned off prior to recording start time Do not change channels on the TV or VCR when making a recording Expanded Information Press INFO on the remote to see additional program information Chapter 3 45 Using the TV s Features Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names the left column on the channel listing the following Action buttons appear e Lock Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus system lock or change as you browse through different channels unlock The PIP button also locks unlocks the video window Note When tbe video window
78. e program for example music or news If you set SAP On and SAP is available for a program you will hear SAP for any channel where it is available SAP is only available for analog NTSC programs A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic Audio Language Main Menu gt Audio Set the balance for the internal and external speakers using the left and right arrows on the remote control 7 Fixed Variable Out Digital Audio Out A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output Slide the bar left or right to adjust the speaker balance Sound Logic Monitors a program s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from current volume setting Acting like a dynamic range limiter it compresses the dynamic range to limit suggested volume increases for example the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts Choose Sound Logic On or Sound Logic Off depending on your preference Audio Language The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language you want to hear for ATSC digital TV programs If the Audio Language icon gy in the banner lights it m
79. e sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press or to point to an option then press OK to J select it Press to return to the menu T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Language 7 Fixed Nariable Out 8 Digital Audio Out Q subwoofer Main Menu Audio Default Audio Language Currently Playing Audio Language Q English None Available O Spanish Change Audio French The number of Audio Languages available German for the current program is 1 If the Default Audio Language is available Italian then it will be heard otherwise the language O Japanese listed above is heard Use the button above to change the current program s audio O Korean Audio Language is only available for an digital TV ATSC programs inese A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Language if more than one is available T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic Z Audio Language 7 Fixed Variable Out B Digital Audio Out Main Menu Audio Q sap off SAP On SAP stands for Second Audio Program When SAP is available for a program the SAP icon in the channel banner will light up SAP content can be another language descriptions for the visually impaired or audio not related to th
80. e turns off How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different components TV DVD VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons l Press the appropriate component button DVD TV VCR SAT CAB AUDIO AUX to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Notes Tbe remote control may not be compatible witb all brands and Tip models of components Some of the remote s buttons might operate If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens tbe remote is differently for other components especially when probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button you re using another component s menu system that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode Chapter 2 35 Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature make sure this TV s remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the TV Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode After you program the TV s remote control to operate the other component the TV s remote provides most of the operations you need However there may be some functions on the co
81. eans there is more than one audio language available The system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio language when the channel you are viewing is a digital terrestrial channel and the specified language is available for that program In the Audio Language menu highlight the default audio language you want by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control Press OK to select whenever available on a channel to hear that Audio Language Some programs can have audio languages available that can be heard but that cannot be set as the default To select and hear those audio languages navigate to the Change Audio action button and select OK or use SOUND button on remote Note You can change the Audio Language temporarily by pressing SOUND button on the remote control Changing channels reverts the channel back to the default Audio Language original selected in the menu SAP Second Audio Program When turned on Second Audio Program plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Or SAP might contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video Notes SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog programs not digital programs You can activate SAP if available temporarily with the SOUND button Changing channels reverts SAP back to original SAP menu setti
82. eceiver Codes Programmable for SAT CAB and AUX buttons Alphastat anio ORBE rare 5064 Chapparal 5046 5047 Dishnet Drake Echostar 5000 5001 5072 General Instruments 5050 5051 5052 Hitachi 5066 5067 Hughes 5062 5071 5065 Panasonic Philips Primestar Proscan RCA Realistic 5000 5001 5072 5000 5001 5072 Toshiba 5057 5059 MM St ec cisci e eiie ec a 5069 VCR Codes Programmable for VCR and AUX buttons Admiral Aiko Aiwa Akai Audiovox Bell amp Howell Broksonic Canon 2017 2018 Capehart 2016 2056 CUM incasso aee a VE D TEX HE er Ree TR eS 2037 CGE i 2023 2036 Citizen 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2023 Colortyme T 2005 Craig osio 019 2036 setis des 2005 2009 2012 2014 2017 2018 2020 2060 2072 2011 2013 2015 2021 2022 2023 2056 Dayton adio immisit wa hroo diesem 2056 DiIMEN GIA cao set e aeu OESTE teda 2072 Electrohome 2010 2024 Emerson 2002 2008 2010 2011 2017 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2039 2059 2061 2067 2069 2076 Fisher 2007 2019 2029 2030 2003 2017 2062 2022 erum 2022 GE io 2000 2001 2009 2017 2018 2060 2063 2072 Gradiente 2022 Harman Kardon Harwood 2036 Hitachi 2033 2034 2035 2053 2057 2063 JC Penney 20
83. ed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children 50 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features 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 don t 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 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 pas
84. ed to program the remote to operate each of your components If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program VCR DVD etc While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the component button on the remote turns on then release both buttons Point the remote at the component 4 Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the component button stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the component you want to operate does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes The component buttons flash when all codes have been searched the component button turns off and remote exits Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the component button on the remote turns off Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remot
85. emote by pushing down on the tab and lifting cover e Insert 2 fresh AA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV s front panel Tip Note Pressing the TV button turns on tbe TV and puts tbe remote When remote batteries are low the component into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote button s corresponding to the mode you re in control operate tbe TV s functions flashes when you press a button Also a message might appear on the TV screen and disappear within a few seconds Press CLEAR to remove Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The method is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item put the remote into TV mode by pressing the TV TV button then MENU Press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight button 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 DMA To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK D Dad Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from an TT other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a CLEAR o Q MENU different color MENU button OK button Arrow butt
86. en the lever on the speaker terminal 3 Insert the wire core into the hole Be sure to connect the to and C to C 4 Close the lever Pull gently on the wire to see that it s connected securely 5 Setthe SPEAKER SELECT switch to INT W EXT SURR e If you connect speakers and place the EXT INT W EXT SURR switch on the TV back panel in the INT W EXT SURR position you get audio from the internal speakers as well as L minus R from both external speakers This connection gives you a matrix surround effect e If you connect speakers and place the switch in the EXT position you get audio from the external speakers only The TV s internal speakers are turned off 6 Go to the Audio menu and Fixed Variable Out screen and make sure Variable Out Speakers On is selected Notes Tbe external speaker rating is 8 obms with 30 watts total power bandling capabilities When connecting the speaker wire make sure you connect tbe positive Speaker wire terminal on tbe TV to the positive terminal on tbe speaker One side of tbe speaker wire is usually marked witb a white stripe to belp you match tbe terminals correctly If tbe and terminals are not UT ETT matched properly the speakers will not be in phase causing mE reduction in bass frequencies SPEAKER SELECT Do not allow tbe wire core to toucb otber wires or terminals Damage to INTW R ext stikh components could result if the cores of two wires touch Li i
87. ent which enforces copy protection measures Some components that do not support Digital Copy Protection may cause errors on tbe DIVLink connection if another source that supports Digital Copy Protected material is connected to tbe DTVLink Special Features Initial Channel and Initial Volume are two special features that are intended for commercial retail use only Initial Channel You can select the channel that your TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on or plugged in Initial Volume This features works only if the Initial Channel feature is set to On Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on Ethernet Setup If you have a NAT Network Address Translation PAT Port Address Translation component with DHCP capability router etc no setup is required The TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use If you do not have a NAT PAT router you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with your ISP Internet Service Provider before you can connect to the Internet See Ethernet connection on page 15 for more information A Reset All selection is provided for your convenience if you move the TV to another city and must enter new information or enter some incorrect information 72 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System T GUIDE Plus Menu 2 Picture Quality 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections Preferences 8 Assisted Setup O Web Browser Main Menu The Preferences men
88. eo cables B Connect the VCR s audio video inputs to RECORD OUTPUT on the TV This enables recording of digital programs unless copy protected using DVI HDTV or component video formats as well as analog programs 3 Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV Connect the satellite receiver s audio video output jacks to the INPUT 2 AUDIO R and L and VIDEO jacks on the TV using composite cables If your satellite receiver has an S Video output you can make the video connection by using the S VIDEO jacks instead If your satellite receiver has component outputs then use INPUT 3 or 4 Note If you are using an S Video cable or component video cables you must also use audio cables Tbe S Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information Viewing the Components 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels e The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the INPUT 2 channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to tbe correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to page 23 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound t
89. er Used to turn the TV on and off at a specific time every day of the week and tune to a specific channel In addition it sets the TV to make a 1394 recording if a 1394 component is connected set up and the channel selected is digital See pages 59 and 72 for more information on a 1394 recording e Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually if it hasn t been acquired automatically Note If your TV does not automatically acquire tbe time you must remember to set your TV s time when tbe time changes to Daylight Saving Time Sleep Timer and Record Wake Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to change tbe TV s time The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your television Items in the Connections menu are Antenna Info Channel Search Software Upgrade Signal Source Signal Type Auto Tuning 1394 Setup Special Features and Etbernet Setup Main Menu Connections a Antenna Info 2 Channel Search WWW WWW Digital WWWW WWW Digital WWWW WWW Digital WWWW WWW _ Digital WWWW WWW Digital Y 3 Software Upgrade Signal Source 5 Signal Type Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup Special Features Ethernet Setup Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna s Tip You can still add a channel that was not found by Channel Search just tune to it by using th
90. eri e pia Per eed Fui CR Ramus STEP 2 T purum Folia steps A and B berar A Phase fune pour code box do channel NE B ce sure TO leges your cable bow D q Ly ren Br eei a mpa irii STEP J Caiga for Cables Ud AT d i PRG EB Rud eee e is pour cable bow mow tuned to changsel 057 Ye Ma Test this code again gum Ducum oo e perl miji ru acum hes Zl is mmr i ras Dime oo de quem ride cupid rur acum feo T da amr Highlight your brand of cable box and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Important Note Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus system Make sure your cable box is on Tune the cable box to channel 02 use the remote control that came with your cable box or press the channel buttons on the cable box Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing codes Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR cable box or any of tbe remote controls for tbese products Look at your cable box If it is still on and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK STEP 5 Configuring for a VCR appears If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test tbis code again Test this code again If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls might have been touched
91. es to fine tune the picture e Red Centering aligns the red and green images to fine tune the picture Note The ability to change channels is disabled when adjusting the convergence options The TV must be tuned to a usable signal to converge the picture Follow the on screen instructions to adjust the TV appropriately Chapter 4 65 Using the TV s Menu System T Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color Z Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality SVM on Q SVM off SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation SVM improves the sharpness of the picture by sharpening the black to white edges and white to black edges Some users may prefer the TV s picture when SVM is off A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu T Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets A Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality Advanced O On Q or Film Mode detects the frame rate at which a film or video source was recorded and adjusts the picture accordingly The Advanced setting recommended enables Film Mode only when it s likely to improve movie playback quality The On setting is intended for use with sources that are expected to be film based like DVDs Film Mode is enab
92. et to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Front Input Component is connected to the S VIDEO IN or 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 Input 1 Input 2 Component is connected to a VIDEO 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 Input 3 Input 4 Compatible component video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver is connected to the composite component VIDEO INPUT jacks Y ePbePr 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 5 Component is connected to the DVI HDTV jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button DIVLink 1394 components connected to the DTVLink jacks on the back of the TV can also be autotuned PIP Picture in Picture Operation The PIP Picture In Picture feature lets you display a second smaller analog NTSC format picture on top of the main analog picture The main and PIP channels must be from the same antenna A or B you cannot have the main picture from Antenna A and the PIP picture from Antenna B However inputs can use PIP regardless if Antenna A or B is used for the main or PIP picture You will only be able to use the PIP window and main picture with analog
93. evel and sharpness to your desired level and the TV saves those settings After you ve done this you can go back into the menu and select Vibrant Natural Cinematic or Personal For example if you normally use Personal Picture Preset but want to watch a show in Vibrant lighting you can choose Vibrant watch the show and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal Picture Preset 64 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Y Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 4 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality Auto Color On Auto Color Off When Auto Color is set to On it minimizes flesh tone variations A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select Lit Press 4to return to the menu Y Picture Settings ES 3 Auto Color 5 Noise Reduction Convergence Y Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality Cool Normal O Warm Color Warmth automatically adjusts the temperature of the picture Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture colors Warm gives a more red pallete of picture colors Note Selecting a new Picture Preset except for Personal presets may also change your Color Warmth setting A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to
94. event natural light and fluorescent light interfering with the infrared signals 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 34 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 5 on your remote select Lock TV press 1 on your remote don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password 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 Problems with 1394 Recording Make sure the 1394 components are not looped See page 16 e If the network speed seems slow make sure the 1394 component that has the fastest speed is first at point of connection to TV Check component manual s for network speed See page 16 for more information e Make sure the program i
95. f the TV If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic Z Audio Language 7 Fixed Varlable Out Digital Audio Out Main Menu p Audio Subwoofer Off Subwoofer On This TV has a subwoofer built into it which can be turned on or off A subwoofer enhances low frequency audio To add more bass to the audio set the low frequency sliders in the Graphic Equalizer screen to a higher setting A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the Audio menu Using the TV s Menu System Fixed Variable Out The Fixed Variable Out menu displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s front internal and external speakers on or off and set the Fixed Variable audio output to a fixed or variable control level The choices are e Variable Output Speakers On This setting 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 control
96. for analog NTSC channels PIP won t work when tuned to a digital ATSC channel Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog A digital ATSC channel has a dash and second number after it e g 21 2 an analog channel doesn t e g Ch 21 While you may use PIP in different ways this basic PIP scenario should get you started When watching an analog channel follow these steps 1 Press the PIP button on the remote control The PIP window appears on the screen and Channel Control is automatically set to the PIP window Use the channel up and down or number buttons to change the PIP channel To change the program in the main picture window press CH CTRL Then use the channel up and down or number buttons To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture press the CH CTRL button PIP Problems Tip If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears you may have tuned to a digital channel To view PIP and the main picture make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs or signals Continue changing the channel until you find an analog NTSC format channel The PIP window will reappear Program Title Acquiring Channel ALEA 12 39 PM Ch 888 888 WWWW AD Antenna A Air Listening to English in SRS FOCUS 4 3 Normal 480i SD D DOD i Rec MPAA Not Rated gt PIP Not Viewable Antenna A Air The message PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating
97. g the IR receiver on the top of the TV s remote see illustration To accomplish this you may have to hold a remote in each hand instead of laying both on the table e The learned buttons are mode specific if you add a button function from your DVD player s remote control you must press the DVD button first before the learned function will work in TV mode the button where you ve stored the learned function will continue to work as it always has 36 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 1 Press and hold the component button on the TV s remote that applies to the function you will be adding DVD VCR SAT CAB AUDIO or AUX The component button lights 2 On the TV remote press and hold the RECORD button 3 Keep pressing both of the buttons the component button and the RECORD button until the component button light turns off flashes and turns off Release both buttons 4 On the TV s remote control press and release the button where you want to store the new function the component button turns off and then back on Note If you press an invalid button on tbe TV remote one of tbe component button flasbes 4 times to alert you You ll have to repeat step 4 5 With the remote controls facing each other and no more than 2 inches apart press and hold the button of the component s remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV s remote control Keep pressing the button until the TV remote s component b
98. h the Digital Audio Output in PCM Subwoofer The built in Subwoofer enhances low frequency audio The Subwoofer setting can only be changed if the Fixed Variable audio output is set to the Variable Output The choices are Subwoofer On or Subwoofer Off Note The Subwoofer setting turns Off when Variable Out Speakers Off is selected in tbe Fixed Variable Out menu Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Chapter 4 69 Using the TV s Menu System Main Menu gt Time The current time is 3 58 PM Daily Timer On Daily Timer Off Turn TVOnat Turn TV Offat Duration T Sleep Timer Record Wake Timer 3 Time oF Day 1 hour 15 mintues When the timer is on it will turn the TV on and tune to Antenna A Air channel KT sub cnanne HET Tip Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digital channel via the 1394 output or use it as a wake up timer Recording and Wake up timers always function together Use this timer to record a digital TV program via 1394 output or use as wake up timer Press OK to continue Connections Menu Time Menu The Time menu lets you set up time related features and a 1394 timed recording Time menu consists of Sleep Timer Record Wake Timer and Time of Day e Sleep Timer A one time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specific time e Record Wake Tim
99. h Canadian ICES 003 Chapter 5 89 Index Symbols 1394 3 Cable 8 Jacks 22 Recording 59 72 Problems 81 Setup 72 16 9 Aspect ratio 1 42 3 2 pulldown 2 66 4 3 Aspect ratio 1 Normal 74 Stretch 75 Zoom 75 6 pin connector 16 A AVR 2 Accessories 84 Antenna 85 Order form 85 Splitters 85 Action buttons 63 GUIDE Plus system 45 Adding a learned function 36 Advertising GUIDE Plus system 47 Age based rating Blocking 51 Viewing 51 Age Based Ratings 50 53 54 Amplifier 8 Analog Signals 1 17 Captions 73 Channels 43 ANTENNA A 10 11 19 22 ANTENNA B 10 11 19 22 ANTENNA button 32 Antenna Info 70 Antenna type 42 Arrow buttons 56 Aspect ratio 1 42 Assisted setup 25 26 AUDIO Button 39 Codes 39 Connections 9 Format icon 42 INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 5 22 INPUT1 VIDEO INPUT 1 21 Language 68 Processor 67 Receiver 8 Remote codes 39 System 1 Audio menu 66 Audio language 68 Audio Processor 67 Balance 68 Digital audio out 69 Equalizer presets 67 Fixed Variable out 69 SAP 68 Sound logic 68 Subwoofer 69 AUDIO OUTPUT Digital 22 Audio video cables 8 Authorized service 10 78 87 Auto color 65 Auto converge 65 Auto tuning 55 72 Front Input 56 Automatic code search 35 AUX button 32 35 39 AVHDD 59 Back of the TV 20 Backlight button 32 Balance 68 Batteries installing 25 Remote 81 Black Level 64 Block Age Based Ratings 51 Front Panel 55 Movie ratings 52 Specific Content The
100. h antennas including automatic detection of Cable or Air antenna Tip Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels You may want to leave and come back later Tip If you move to a new ZIP or postal code or if any of your information changes and you need to access the setup screens from the TV s main menu press MENU choose GUIDE Plus Menu and choose GUIDE Plus Setup then choose No repeat setup process REP run Ti Losada 7a ame eap Iu ae Da eo ee ina UL A E pire haber Miri country ba pyar Tw tocated in LA Cauda Complete the Assisted Setup Your TV s menu system allows you to adjust your TV s features to be configured to work properly On screen information helps you choose settings to match your setup The first time you turn on your TV the Assisted Setup screens appear automatically Select Begin Setup to start or select Cancel Setup to exit Set the Menu Language 1 Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the menu system 2 Press OK to select that language 3 Select Continue Setup Complete Channel Search Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes it is important to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming 1 Highlight Full Search with arrow button and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels A
101. h the text You can choose between eight closed caption modes or sources e 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 e 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 Textl and Text3 are not available Chapter 4 73 Using the TV s Menu System Y Caption Display 2 Analog Captions T Caption Priority 5 Caption Style Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Q Service 1 You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital TV Service 2 prog amt Service 3 o If the Caption Priority feature is set Service 4 to Use the digital captions then the O Service 5 digital caption mode you select is used for digital TV programs Service 6 Note Services 1 and 2 usually have the primary and secondary language captions for an area respectively Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu T Caption Display 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions 5 Caption Style Main Menu gt Preferences p Closed Captioning If a digita
102. hat you want Your TV has a built in subwoofer and or you can use your TV as a center channel From good to best sound choose one of the options or refer to the user s manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results e Connect audio video receiver speakers connected to receiver using the digital audio output jack to your TV best sound e Connect audio video receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV better sound e Connect speakers to your TV good sound How to Connect TV Receiver with Dolby Digital Speakers If you own a receiver with Dolby Digital amp or PCM Pulse Code Modulation audio receiver that uses an optical cable type input connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality shown on opposite page 1 Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to the DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT Jack on your receiver amplifier receiver e If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM go to Audio menu select Digital Audio Output and select AutoSelect recommended or PCM option e If your receiver can decode only PCM go to Audio menu select Digital Audio Output and select PCM option 2 If you want to use your TV as the Center Channel use speaker wire to connect the audio receivers CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page e Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP 3 Use speaker wire to connect the Audio V
103. her they are cable or off air Note A Full Search can take several minutes Quick Search Searches only for channels on the antenna you re currently using and uses the current Air or Cable setting For optimum reception you need to conduct a Quick Search after you ve adjusted a terrestrial antenna because the TV might pick up new channels Notes Channel Search takes a long time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searched If a cable box is connected to Antenna A and GUIDE Plus setup was performed a channel search will not be permitted Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and indicates if a new upgrade is available The software information and upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet with ISP subscription Note If using a dialup service via a router connected at a dialup speed of 56K tbe Software Upgrade could take several hours or more If TV is unplugged wbile doing a Software Upgrade during this time it could render the TV inoperable Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come Antenna A Antenna B or Video Inputs The same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or the INPUT button But if you misplace the remote this feature gives you another way to tune to a
104. ically adjusts the color temperature of the picture Color Warmth can be stored for each input The feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments e Cool More blue e Normal Standard picture color e Warm More red Noise Reduction Noise Reduction 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 Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input You can set the Noise Reduction to Frame Comb Off or Adaptive The settings are explained in the on screen help text Convergence The Convergence feature lets you adjust the TV s three tubes When the TV tubes images are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the screen Over time the picture can drift out of alignment this is normal If your picture seems fuzzy or has a yellow tint using Convergence could correct this misalignment Note Make sure tbe TV bas been on for at least 30 minutes TV needs to warm up for best results When you select the Convergence feature a submenu appears with three options e Auto Converge automatically aligns the projection lenses to self correct color images You ll see flashing squares of color dance across the screen this is normal Note After performing auto convergence use the Blue Centering and Red Centering menus to fine tune convergence in the center of the screen e Blue Centering aligns the blue and green imag
105. ideo receiver to external front and rear speakers Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver OR How to Connect TV A V Receiver Speakers Use TV as Center Channel 1 Connect the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A V receiver using audio cables 2 Be sure to go to the Fixed Variable Out screen in the Audio menu and select whether you want the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed volume audio or variable volume audio e 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 e Variable Output provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV and TV remote control 3 If you want to use your TV as the Center Channel use speaker wire to connect the audio receivers CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page e Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP 4 Use speaker wire to connect the Audio Video receiver to external front and rear speakers Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Note Subwoofer status is not affected by the EXT INT W EXT SURR switcb setting Caution DO NOT conne
106. ied rating How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is x ESTE i i i T explained in the next two sections Ro mM Movies scis NEW locked To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu PG c Mm 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears ess e to set ine movie rating limits which are enforced when the is locked Select Parental Controls 2 3 Select USA V Chip 4 Select V Chip Movie Rating Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Press the OK button to change the button from Viewable to Blocked All higher ratings automatically change to Blocked 3 If the TV is not locked you must lock it so the movie rating limits will take effect 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 Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable 1 Highlight the rating you want to view 2 Press
107. ies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Scenium Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rcascenium com productregistration Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed 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 VCR Plus C PlusCode G LINK and GUIDE Plus are trademarks of Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or its related affiliates The GUIDE Plus and VCR Plus systems are protected by one or more issued United States patents such as 6 331 877 6 239 794 6 154 203 5 940 073 4 908 713 4 751 578 4 706 121 6 466 734 6 430 359 6 091 882 6 049 652 5 335 079 5 307 173 THOMSON INC AND GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL AND OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON INC OR GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL AND OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AIMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS LO
108. igital and analog channel have the same primary channel number tune to the analog channel by entering the analog channel number or entering the analog channel number and then a subchannel of 0 Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control Enter the primary channel number up to three digits 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 subchannel If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right arrow 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 Notes You can always use tbe channel up and down buttons on tbe remote control to change channels within the TV mode You may notice the size of the channel banner changes when you change channels This is perfectly normal and occurs because analog NTSC broadcasts and digital ATSC broadcasts use different formats Your HDTV can display both types and adjusts the picture accordingly If you wait too long before entering tbe subcbannel the TV tunes to the lowest subchannel Chapter 3 43 Using the TV s Features Program Video Action Information Channel Listings options Tips The GUIDE Plus system automatically comes up whe
109. iliary mode to operate a component such as a cable box satellite receiver VCR DVD or audio receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button AUX by default is set up for a second RCA VCR 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 the GUIDE Plus system and some menus scrolls a page at a time CH CTRL Channel control Toggles the channel control between the main TV picture and the PIP window Use channel up channel down INPUT component buttons or number buttons to change channels in PIP You can tell which picture changes by looking at the channel banner CH CTRL is marked by a triangle in the banner CLEAR Removes on screen menus and displays Cancels the commercial skip timer Quits the browser 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 FORMAT Toggles through the 4 3 video screen formats Normal Zoom and Stretch for some 4 3 signals not applicable to 16 9 signals In browser mode toggles through three different view sizes full size video video window on the left and video window on the right FREEZE Freezes entire screen including the main picture and PIP window if PIP is displayed Does not support all inputs Freezes RECORD OUPUT but not 1394 output GO BACK Returns you to the
110. ill be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence guidelines careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other content guidelines there will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Chapter 3 53 Using the TV s Features Age Based Rating Canada V Chip French Rating System Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who d
111. imit and content theme limit Blocked B settings are coded in red Age Based USA Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language D some sexual situations S or moderate violence V General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Design
112. ing accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio Video Cable is a double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV The cable is color coded and shielded It has RCA type phono plugs on each end Gold Tipped cable VH83 6 ft Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio Video Cable is a triple cable that lets you connect the video and aupio jacks of stereo components Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends push on for a quick connection VH89 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH82 6 ft VH81 3 ft S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors D905 Optical SPDIF cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder or rece
113. ion of the picture on a regular TV Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the width and height of the picture Regular TVs use a 4 x 3 also written 4 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 When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in 1941 by the NTSC the National Television Standards Committee it made sense to adopt the 4 x 3 aspect ratio the film industry was using at that time As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s the movie industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres That s when they created the 16 x 9 16 9 or widescreen format aspect ratio When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee the 16 x 9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV This widescreen format makes sense because it s much closer to the way we see Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our peripheral vision Not only is it closer to the way we see but the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close up and panoramic views Signals for Analog and Digital Formats Analog NTSC HD Digital ATSC Total Scan Lines 525 1125 Effective Scan Lines 480 1080 Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080 Sound 2 Channel Stereo 5 1 Channel Surro
114. it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e 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 Using a Stand If a stand or base is used insure that it 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 Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables not supplied you may need for the connections represented in this book Note Please locate tbe G LINK cable provided when you re getting ready to set up your TV You need to connect tbis cable to your TV and to your VCR and or cable box in order for all of tbe features of tbe program guide to work properly 58 Composite Video A V Cable Audio Video cable Ethernet Cabl OL Q3 Coaxial cable DVI D cable Digital Optical Cable 1394 Cable Speaker Wire Component Video YePbePr cable 8 Chapter 1 Choose Your Connection Connections amp Setup 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 Please use the following chart to determine which conne
115. ital content via the 1394 DTVLink Input Output Jack you need to set up the 1594 Recording screen 1 Goto the 7394 Setup menu 2 Highlight 7394 Recording and press the OK button only 1394 components that are capable of recording appear If you have more than one 1394 recording component you need to pick the 1394 default recording component i e the component which records when you press RECORD on the remote or set up a Record Wake Timer Main Menu gt Connections gt 1394 Setup AVHDD Model Pressing RECORD tunes to the device selected above If more than one IEEE 1394 recorder is connected you can select which one will record a digital channel when RECORD is pressed on the TV remote You can also select if the TV should Auto Tune to that input when RECORD is pressed The device can respond to RECORD and STOP commands even if the TV is not tuned to that device s input on the TV DTVLink Connect 1394 Recording Select a default recording preference 9 Record all subchannels May exceed a DVCR s bitrate Record only currently tuned subchannel Saves space when recording to a hard disk drive HDD playback on a digital VCR or from HDD to another TV may require changing subchannels to view the recorded one Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu 3 If you have an AVHDD connected put a check in the box for auto tuning because
116. ith the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus Setup in the GUIDE Plus Menu to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV off for 10 minutes Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value If asked be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list Program information doesn t download e Review your setup information and make sure it s correct Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus system menu and then Setup Go to page 47 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus setup menus e The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive the initial download for your area e If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information e The GUIDE Plus system doesn t display program listings for satellite TV Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur e Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 46 for instructions e Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the components e Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording if its already on when recording starts the system will turn it off e Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly e Make sure VCR is tuned to the line input Don t change channels e Be sure that you set up the VCR in the
117. iver DV3 3 ft DV6 6 ft Network Category 6 cables help you connect to a component with an ethernet jack High performance 500MHz Bandwith 5x bandwidth of standard Category 5 cable TP603N 3 ft TP607N 6 ft TP625N 25 ft This accessory is intended for use with an off air or cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna 84 Chapter 5 References M Remote Control This is the Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH Accessory Order Form remote control that came Description Part No Price Qty Total packed with your TV Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 Replacements or spares can mio be ordered as needed Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 4 95 2a JD Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 RG 16 Weatherproof F Cable D905 5 95 E Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 RCN615TBEM1 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 S Video
118. izes as Unrated USA and Exempt Canada can be viewed Note TU news sports politica religious local and weather that Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports AT programs wha ang e oue ang NAS o political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins bind T public announcements and programs without ratings the movie rating N enforced A and the TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt qua e E S E ESAE S Or Vea when 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 54 Chapter 3 2 Video Input List 3 Antenna A List 4 Antenna B List 5 USA V Chip 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated Web Browser Block Main Menu gt Parental Controls Front Buttons Blocked Front Buttons Unblocked When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is locked only the remote or keyboard will control the TV This keeps children from playing with the buttons It also keeps children from watching TV when a guardian is not present you must hide the remote for this to be effective Note If power to the TV is lost for more than an hour for example a power outage the buttons become unblocked is Press OK to block disable the buttons on the f
119. l 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 Your HDTV is able to interpret and display both analog NTSC and digital ATSC signals and the digital subchannels when available Also you may notice that the size of the Channel Banner changes as you scan through analog and digital channels 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 components Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control e Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System e Chapter 5 Reference 30 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview e The Buttons on the Remote Control e Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components e How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It e The Learning Feature e Volume Punchthrough Feature e Remote Code List Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 31 Using the Remote Control v DvD PIP SWAP CH CTRL SKIP DDD a SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS LIGHT 53 E be E FORMAT INFO Green action button Blue action
120. l TV program has both analog and digital captions Use the digital captions Never use analog captions Use the analog captions Never use digital captions A digital TV program may include analog TV captions and digital TV captions either one of the two or neither of the two The setting above will determine which type of captions the TV will display Analog captions will be used more often in the early years of digital TV broadcasting Digital captions are more advanced and have new capabilities Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu pressos Display rraioa Capons CAES Cre Priority Main Menu gt Preferences p Closed Captioning When available digital captions can be displayed using Your custom settings below The caption provider s default settings PETT caption size PATA Caption Font 5 Caption Style Caption Color LE Background Color LE Background Opacity RET caption Opacity Press OK to select one of the three Caption sizes Press to return to the menu Y Closed Captioning 3 Record Outpu A Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language 7 Button Lighting g Digital Channel Info Main Menu Preferences Normal PON A picture with a 4 3 aspect ratio can be displayed on a 16 9 wide screen TV in one of three ways O Stretch
121. led more often by the On setting than by Advanced setting The Off setting turns off film mode upconversion and motion adaptive deinterlacing is used on all video Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Y Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence Main Menu p Picture Quality Reset Controls will change all Picture Quality settings back to their initial values except for Convergence settings The settings for digital source inputs Input 5 digital TV DTVLink operate and are reset as one The settings for analog TV from both antennas operate and are reset as one Inputs 1 4 and the Front Input operate and are reset independently SVM and Film Mode apply to all inputs and are reset across all inputs Select Reset to continue or select Cancel GE ID AA Press OK to reset all Picture Quality menu items to the original factory settings T GUIDE Plus Menu 2 Picture Quality 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences g Assisted Setup O Web Browser The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound Equalizer Presets Select a preset or adjust the equalizer Audio Processor Choose the way for programs to sound Sound Logic Turn it on to minimize variations in volume Audio Language Select a default o
122. led by the TV e Variable Output Speakers Off This setting 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 e Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting 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 own remote control for controlling the volume Note If tbe Internal Speaker source switch on tbe back of tbe TV is set to EXT AMP it overrides any above setting of Speakers Off and allows the internal speakers to be used as a center speaker input Digital Audio Out If you ve connected a six channel receiver to the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable you can receive Dolby Digital surround sound if transmitted Choose the correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu e Auto Select If selected your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving This is the best selection if you have a decoder with Dolby Digital and PCM that was manufactured in the last several years e PCM Pulse Code Modulation If selected the TV sends all signals throug
123. ls e How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada e Auto Tuning Feature e PIP Picture In Picture Operation e Using the Web Browser e 1394 Recording Grapbics contained within this publication are for representation only 41 Using the TV s Features 3 DOD 01 rec amp MPAA Not Rated Program Title Acquiring Channel AUTE MOON UN 12 39 PM Ch 888 888 WWWW Listening to English in SRS FOCUS Antenna A Air 16 9 Normal 1080i HD 00h 00m 00s About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or 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 Note You may notice the size of the channel banner changes when you change channels This is perfectly normal and occurs because analog NTSC broadcasts and digital ATSC broadcasts use different formats Your HDTV can display botb types and adjusts tbe picture accordingly The icons change appearance to show the item s status or availability Program Title Acquiring Channel 00 30 12 30 AM 12 39 PM 888 888 WWWW Antenna Auto Tuning DTVLink E Es Listening to o si Audio Format Icon REC Parental Controls Icon MPAA Not Rated 16 9 1080i HD Title of program or track Gf available or Acquiring Channel
124. mes 51 V Chip Unrated Program 54 Web browser 55 Blue centering 65 Browser web 58 59 Button lighting front panel select models only 24 Buttons ANTENNA 32 Arrows 56 AUDIO 39 AUX 32 39 Backlight 32 Cable 33 CH CTRL 32 56 Channel down 24 32 Channel up 24 32 CLEAR 32 DVD 32 40 FORMAT 32 58 FORWARD 33 FREEZE 32 56 Front panel 24 GO BACK 32 GUIDE 33 INFO 33 INPUT 33 39 MENU 24 33 Number 32 OK 24 33 ONeOFF 33 PAUSE 33 PIP 33 56 PLAY 33 POWER 24 RECORD 33 Remote control 32 REVERSE 33 34 SAT CABLE 39 SAT CABLE 33 Satellite receiver 33 40 SOUND 33 STOP 33 SWAP 33 56 TV 33 VCR 33 40 VCR PLUS 33 VCR2 AUX default 32 55 72 Volume down 24 Volume up down 33 C Cable box 23 Cable remote codes 39 Cable button 33 Cables 18 84 1394 8 22 Audio video 8 19 CAT 5 15 Coaxial 8 84 COMPONENT VIDEO 19 Digital optical 18 DVI 8 17 18 Ethernet 15 18 22 Y Pb Pr jacks 19 G LINK 8 Network 84 Optical 18 84 RF 19 84 S Video 8 19 84 Canada English ratings 54 French ratings 54 V Chip unrated program 54 V Chip 53 Caption display 73 Caption priority 74 Caption style 74 Captions Analog 73 Color 74 Digital 74 Font 74 Opacity 74 Size 74 Care and Cleaning 88 Center channel connections 12 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 21 Center speaker input 12 21 CH CTRL button 32 56 Channel 3 56 Banner 42 Information 42 Initial 72 Lists 48 Logo 42 Numbers 43 Search 71 Cha
125. mote control and cboose Audio Tben cboose Fixed Variable Out from Caution Connect external the menu and choose an option speakers only to tbe TV s EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L R Provides fixed level or variable DO NOT connect your audio level audio output from the television Fixed Variable is an option in the video receiver to the red and Audio menu details on page 66 black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Fixed controls the volume through the audio video receiver terminals Damage to TV may Variable controls the volume through TV occur e SUBWOOFER not a jack or switch The TV s internal subwoofer is turned on or off via Subwoofer screen in Audio menu details on page 69 20 Chapter 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL 60 WATTS into 8 OHMS SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP Oo TV s CENTER CHANNEL INPUTS Caution Do not connect tbe A V receiver s CENTER CHANNEL output to the TVs EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals Damage to TV may occur VIDEO INPUT 1 Tips Inputs 3 4 can be used as either a component video Y P P input or a composite video V input The TV auto detects the connection with Y P P having highest priority PIP cannot be displayed from component YePbePr inputs Connections amp Setup CENTER SPEAKER INPUT INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP Switch TV Position Sound comes from TV s internal speakers
126. mponent s original remote control that your TV s remote control doesn t have For example your DVD remote control might have a ZOOM button that enables you to enlarge the picture but your TV remote doesn t have that button The learning feature enables you to record the functionality of a specific button from the original remote control to one of the TV s remote control buttons Note All learned functions for a mode can be erased if you program a different component to that mode Up to 2 inches apart Adding a Learned Function There are several things to consider before you begin the learning process e You cant record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV s remote control component buttons TV VCR DVD SAT CAB AUX and AUDIO the CLEAR button and the LIGHT button e Before adding a Learned Function you must program this TV s remote control to operate that component because programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode e Do the learning process in low light areas because too much natural light or fluorescent light might cause the learning feature to fail because the remote control functions are recorded learned by sending infrared IR signals e The TV s remote and the original remote should be no more than 2 inches apart e In order to record learn a function from one remote to the other you must make sure the Infrared CIR transmitter of the original remote is facin
127. n you use the TV or ON OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus menu selecting Options then setting Auto Display to Off Also since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus system is based on your locale you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP or postal code Using the GUIDE Plus System To enter the GUIDE Plus system About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is a no fee on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and or VCR You must first set up the GUIDE Plus system in order to view this on screen program guide see Chapter 1 for details There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus system A video window Blue and Green Action buttons at the top of the screen Program information Promotional information Channel listings Menu options Listings Sort News Messages Promotions Schedule Channels Setup Notes If you bave cable and air signals connect cable to Antenna A If you bave air signal only connect it to Antenna A Antenna A is where tbe GUIDE Plus system gets its Listings Whenever the GUIDE Plus system is activated in the TV tbe last viewed channel of Antenna A appears in the video window The GUIDE Plus system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels
128. nIce 90 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview e Things to Consider Before You Connect e Choose Your Connection How To Connect e Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables e Back of the TV e Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable e The Front of Your TV e Plug in the TV e Put Batteries in the Remote e Turn on the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup e Complete the Assisted Setup e What to Expect e Next Steps Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 7 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 component s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t 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
129. nd R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s L and R INPUT jacks e Check the position of the INT W EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV e Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode Mono Stereo SRS FOCUS and TruSurround XT is selected e Check the position of the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP Switch on the back of the TV Can t select certain channel e May be 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 button on your VCR e You can t change channels when a menu is on the screen press the CLEAR button 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 air function is set to the wrong position Select GUIDE Plus Menu from the Main menu select the GUIDE Plus Setup option and provide the correct information on the following screens Go to pages 46 47 for detailed instructions 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 whichever 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 Ifa channel doesn t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel or a 720p input Unus
130. nel such as CBS 4 08 Using the TV s Features Listings The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system They display the current programming for each channel The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings Press the Green button to skip ahead 24 hours press the Blue button to go back 24 hours only when Listings is highlighted To tune to a channel highlight the program you want to view in the channel listings and press OK Directly access a channel by using the number buttons To access a digital channel enter major 13 right arrow button then subchannel Use the Guide Action Buttons as described below Listings menu Network logos if available or labels Tip You can also record a currently tuned program by pressing the VCR PLUS button without entering the GUIDE Plus system Action buttons Guide Action Buttons The Blue and Green action buttons actions or commands change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the action buttons When highlighting a program the following Action buttons appear Watch Press the Blue button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so th
131. ng Balance The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers rear external speakers and the headphone output Balance does not affect the internal subwoofer nor any other audio output Balance is how much audio loudness gets sent to the left and right speakers Note Balance setting affects only variable volume outputs 68 Chapter 4 T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic A Audio Language Fixed Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out Main Menu gt Audio Q Variable Output Speakers On Variable Output Speakers Off O 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 volume control Note If the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE switch on the back of the TV is set to EXT AMP it will override any above setting of Speakers Off and allow the internal speakers to be used as a centeraudio input A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic Z Audio Language 7 Fixed Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out Main Menu gt Audio Q Auto Select O Pom Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal when available out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back o
132. ning Closed Captioning On Closed Captioning Off On When Muted You can choose when closed captioning information should be displayed on the screen Note Not all programs have closed captioning and closed captioning is not supported on Input 5 DVI HDTV Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is displayed when it is available Press OK to continue T Caption Display Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions T Caption Priority 5 Caption Style Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Q cc You can select a mode or source of closed captions for analog TV ecc programs cca e If the Caption Priority feature is set c4 to Use the analog captions then the CT analog caption mode you select is O Tex also used for digital TV programs O Text 2 Note CCl and Text 1 are the O Text 3 primary caption and text services Q Text 4 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences Features in the Preferences menu are Closed Captioning Screen Format Record Output Color Scheme Translucency Menu Language Button Lighting some models and Digital Channel Info Closed Captioning You may set the type of captioning displayed from the main tuner Captioning is not available from
133. nnel down button 24 Channel up button 24 Channels Analog or digital 43 Digital or Analog 43 Channels lists GUIDE Plus system 47 Chart of connections 9 Choice fields 63 Choice lists 63 Choose Your Connection 9 CinemaScreen 3 Cinematic picture setting 64 Cleaning and care 88 CLEAR button 32 Clearning a learned function 37 Clock display 42 Closed captioning 73 Closed captioning displays 42 Coaxial cable 8 Code List Audio 39 Cable box 39 DVD 40 DVD VCR 40 Home Theatre in a Box 40 PVR 40 Satellite receiver 40 VCR 40 Color warmth 65 Color scheme 75 Commercial skip 42 Component to component 16 Component Video cables 8 Components connecting 9 Composite jacks 19 Connections 1394 16 A N receiver 9 12 Audio 9 Center channel 12 DTVLink 16 DVD player TV VCR 10 DVI HDTV 17 90 Chapter 5 Internet 15 Network 9 Router TV 15 Satellite Receiver TV VCR 11 TV DTVLink 16 TV Receiver Speakers 12 TV Set top box using DVI HDTV 17 TV Satellite Receiver VCR 11 TV VCR DVD Player 10 Video 9 VCR TV DVD player 10 VCR TV Satellite Receiver 11 HD Set top Box 17 Connections menu 70 1394 Setup 72 Antenna info 70 Audio tuning 72 Channel search 71 Ethernet setup 72 Signal source 71 Signal type 71 Software ungrade 71 Special features 72 Content Themes 50 Blocking 51 Viewing 52 Contrast 64 Control panels 62 Controls Menus 62 Parental 48 Reset 66 Convergence 65 D Deleting ALL learne
134. nt s button Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set Using the TV s Features 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 Blocked If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Note If power to the TV is lost for an extended period the buttons become unblocked Blocking tbe front buttons does not disable tbe front input Web Browser Block Selecting this option lets you decide if the web browser can be accessed Block Web Browser Need a password to view web content when TV is locked View Web Browser Web browser is accessible without a password when TV is locked Make sure the TV is locked If you do not Web Browser Block will not block browser access even if you set Block Web Browser Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV When you set auto tuning you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR DVD or SAT CAB
135. nu Using the TV s Menu System Equalizer Presets You can select one of the seven band Equalizer Presets 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 the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set to Variable Output If the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set to Fixed Output you cannot make changes to the equalizer and the bands are set to OdB However the graphic equalizer levels for Variable Output are stored in memory in case you switch to Fixed Output then back to Variable Output Notes If the internal speakers are used as the center channel audio speaker from an external audio receiver tbe graphic equalizer settings do not apply Equalizer Presets are stored for each input All other audio feature settings are stored globally across all inputs and not per input Audio Processor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers when TV is set to using the Variable Output The selected setting affects all inputs and antennas To create the settings 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Select Audio and then Audio Processor Depending on your speaker setup any combination of the following options appear e Mono plays the sound in monophonic audio only This should only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance fr
136. o not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Main Menu Parental Controls Canada V Chip Canada V Chip You may not need to set the options on this screen unless you live in or near Canada The English or French Canada V Cbip TV Rating lets you decide which The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced N t y TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 2 French Ratings Rating Status 18 Not Rated uslocked locked 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls i po TV have previously been locked you must enter your password 2 Highlight Canada V Chip and select either Canada s English Ratings Press OK to block or view programs with this rating and Of French Ratings corresponding themes Press to return to the menu 3 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 EM V Chip Unrated Program Block Block Unrated and Exempt Programs Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip Vido mpl RE ad recogn
137. o to the video inputs Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle then press OK or MENU OK to scroll to the input you want You can select a source from the available signal sources Press OK to continue T Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade Signal Source 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup Special Features Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections Antenna A Signal Type Air UHF VHF Antenna Cable Antenna B Signal Type Air UHF VHF Antenna Cable You should not normally need to change the settings above because they are set automatically by a Full Channel Search If a setting in this screen is changed you may have to run a new Quick Channel Search to find that signal type s channels Tip If you have Cable and Air connect Cable to Antenna A If you have only Air connect it to AntennaA You can select the Air Cable setting for Antenna A and Antenna B Press OK to continue Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list Inactive channels Cweak stations or channels with no signal at alD aren t placed in the channel list The Channel Search screen lets you choose a Full Search or a Quick Search Full Search Searches both Antenna A and B and automatically detects whet
138. om the broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak The channel banner displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is broadcast in mono e Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The channel banner displays the word Stereo when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo 22 Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material SE Redirects the treble portion of the audio in the speaker system to make dialog more understandable Repositions and elevates the audio to the center of the TV Creates a virtual surround sound from multichannel source material through any two speaker playback system TruSurround XT SRS and O symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Chapter 4 67 Using the TV s Menu System T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor Sound Logic A Audio Language 7 Fixed Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out Main Menu gt Audio Sound Logic Off Sound Logic On Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program s audio track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting Acting like a dynamic range limiter it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases for example th
139. on to close it or click the Close Window icon on the window Note The browser won t display streaming video or audio and some animated graphics Browser Screen Burn Prevention If the browser is idle for a period of time a pop up message appears to remind you to turn it off when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen Remember that fixed images tend to burn in In browser mode the contrast level of your TV is automatically set to a reduced level to help slow the effects of uneven screen aging Additional steps have been taken to mitigate uneven screen aging on your TV You will notice that the usual browser menu and on screen buttons that you may be accustomed to using with your PC are not displayed on screen Instead these functions are provided on your remote or optional keyboard Tips If you use the video window in the browser and you press channel up down and the video window seems to disappear this means you ve either tuned to a channel which is blocked or has a weak signal Use the channel up down to go to another channel Sometimes the browser locks onto an incompatible website and it won t open Exiting the browser will not correct this condition When the browser is restarted the browser returns to the last used website To correct this condition either press a FAV button to go to a known good website or press Address and enter a good website Saving Your Favorite URLs Program an
140. ons Chapter 1 25 Connections amp Setup Tip To access the setup menus press MENU and choose Assisted Setup Main Menu Preferences O English Highlight with the and arrows Select with the OK button Note Menu Language only affects the menus not the GUIDE 2 Cancel setup Espa ol Resalte con las flechas y Seleccione con el bot n OK Nota Idioma de los Men s afecta s lo los men s no la GU A O Francais Mise en surbrillance avec 4 et v S lection avec OK Nota Menu des langues pour les menus non pour le GUIDE Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu Connections Use Full Search the first time that your TV is setup to search for channels on Antenna A and B Full Search will also automatically detect the proper Air or Cable setting A Full Channel Search requires several minutes to complete Thereafter use Quick Search It only searches the currently tuned antenna keeps the Air or Cable setting the same and is faster Quick Search is useful when adjusting an over the air antenna to receive the channels for your area Continue Setup 2 Cancel setup Tip If you have Cable and Air connect Cable to Antenna A If you have only Air connect it to Antenna A Status Antenna A Cable Antenna B Air QUIE Search Press OK to start a Full Channel Search of bot
141. ontrols to set reset the settings for the currently tuned input 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 Graphic Equalizer Audio Processor Sound Logic Audio Language SAP Balance Fixed Variable Out Digital Audio Out and Subwoofer 66 Chapter 4 Equalizer Presets D Audio Processor J sound Logie 7 Adio Tanguage 7 Fixed Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out CENT Main Menu Audio O Flat Video Equalizer Preset Settings e Standard 2a N owe MN 9 Music UN I Voice oa 9 Videogame Video Camera d Personal za q BEES For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a Personal preset with the equalizer Press OK to continue T Equalizer Presets Audio Processor Sound Logic l Z Audio Language 7 Fixed Variable Out g Digital Audio Out Main Menu gt Audio Mono Stereo srs O SRS Focus O SRS TruSurround XT The Audio Processor setting alters the sound of onlyl variable volume outputs but not fixed volume outputs like the Digital Audio Output or the Record Output A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the me
142. osite video connection and connector is usually yellow e AUDIO L provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e AUDIO R provides right audio connection and connector is usually red Notes When recording from this output remember to tune to the channel you are recording If an unusual pattern appears wben you connect your VCR input to tbe RECORD OUTPUT playing a tape or switcbing to tbe VCR s tuner removes the pattern y DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder Dolby Digital uipi Jack offers theatre quality sound six audio channels Use the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack ETHERNET ETHERNET Connect a router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line to the TV EA using an Ethernet cable CAT 5 Do not connect a telephone cable because of risk of fire or shock A green light on the jack means that an active network has been detected An orange light means the data is either being sent or received DTVLink Use either or both connectors to connect compatible DTVLink IEEE 1394 components but don t loop the components together When connecting several components use a hub or component to component method Be sure to connect the fastest of the 1394 components closer to the connection point of the TV and the slower components furthest away Details on
143. our HDTV may have a top light feature above the front panel buttons The brightness including off of the light can be adjusted through the TV s menu system if available on your model Go to the Main Menu highlight and select Preferences Go to the Button Ligbting feature and make your adjustments Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder digital camera or video game an S VIDEO input one set of composite AUDIO VIDEO inputs and a headphone jack Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover Please note the illustration below is just an example of how jacks might appear Notes Wben you plug in beadpbones tbe TV s internal and external speakers Fixed Variable Audio Output and Digital Audio Output are automatically turned off When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the Left mono input jack to get sound from botb speakers 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 CHa Scans up through the current channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up in the menu and adjusts menu controls CH Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight down in the menu and adjusts menu controls VOL4 Decreases the volume
144. our electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product please visit www rcascenium com customersupport 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 Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else 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 80 e When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power LED on the front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV The TV can only be turned on after the Power LED goes off This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV 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
145. ovider subscription is necessary to access the internet You should know e Only use the Ethernet connection if you are connecting a router to the TV s ETHERNET jack e tis highly recommended that the router have DHCP capability e Only use this connection if you have purchased the keyboard designed for this HDTV page 58 has ordering information because a keyboard is needed to effectively surf the Internet via your HDTV s internal web browser e You ll need to use the manuals that accompany your router and other Internet components for specific instructions A router enables you to network several components such as a computer cable modem or DSL modem You will need to set up each component that is connected to the router See the manuals that came with the router and the components you are connecting for specific instructions To connect the router to the TV use a CAT 5 cable not provided to connect the ETHERNET Input Jack on the back of your HDTV to the ETHERNET Output Jack on the router The complexity of the setup required to make all of the components and the router work with your HDTV depends upon your Internet Service Provider ISP Most ISPs will automatically fill in the information needed during setup but if you are asked for specific information while setting up the router and other components you will need to contact your ISP Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup Digital VCR
146. pecifications 82 Help text 2 62 High definition 1 Home Theatre box remote codes 40 Hub connection 16 Icons Channel banner 42 Indirect light 8 INFO button 33 42 Initial channel 72 Initial volume 72 INPUT 2 jacks 21 22 3 jacks 21 ANTENNA A 22 Center channel 21 Button 33 64 39 INPUT 5 Auto tuning 56 Inputs Auto tuning 56 Front panel 24 INT W EXT SURR EXT 13 Internet connection 15 Internet service provider 15 J Jacks 1394 16 22 59 Audio video 19 Composite 19 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 18 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 22 Digital optical 12 DTVLink 16 18 22 DVI HDTV 18 Index Ethernet 18 22 EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 13 14 Front panel 24 Input 18 RF 19 S VIDEO 19 S Video 21 YePbePr 19 K Keyboard optional 58 L Language Audio 68 Display 42 Menu 26 76 Learning feature 36 Adding a function 36 Clearing a function 37 Deleting ALL functions 37 LED front panel 25 78 Limited warranty 87 Listings GUIDE Plus system 45 Locating remote sensor 23 Logo channel 42 M Main Menu 62 MENU button 24 33 62 Menu controls 62 Action buttons 63 Choice fields 63 Choice lists 63 Numeric entries 63 Sliders 63 Menu language 26 76 Menus 62 Audio 66 Connections 70 GUIDE Plus system 44 GUIDE Plus system setup 26 Moving through 62 Picture Quality 64 Preferences 73 Time 70 Messages menu GUIDE Plus system 46 Modes remote control 35 Mono 67 Mute button 33 Mute closed captioning 73 Chapter 5 91
147. perate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other components Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote 4 Enter the 4 digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages If the indicator flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable 5 Release the component button point remote at component and then press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again e If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands e If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your component 34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search Note The AUX button can only search VCR codes but can be used for a non VCR device by programming it with direct entry method If Direct Entry does not work for your component try Auto Code Search The following instructions can be us
148. preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right of tbe 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 options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flasbing Solid is the default setting Caption Opacity allows you to change the see through options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flasbing Screen Format The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4 3 picture is displayed on your 16 9 screen The options are Normal Zoom or Stretch If your TV receives an image with a 4 3 aspect ratio the image can be displayed in one of three ways Normal The image of a 4 3 video signal is centered with gray bars on the right and left sides of the screen 74 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Stretch The image of a 4 3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 3396 while the vertical size stays the same Zoom The image of a 4 3 video signal increases by approximately 3396 and the vertical size increases by approximately 3396 Notes There is no ability provided to change tbe screen format for a 16 9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV s screen The FORMAT button on tbe remote gives you access to change tbe format with a on
149. previous channel or previous screen in the menu system Also toggles between antenna and input sources 32 Chapter 2 Tips The component button corresponding to the mode you re in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote A warning banner may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and your batteries are low To turn off most RCA GE and Proscan components that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until indicator turns off This feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products Using the Remote Control GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the GUIDE Plus system INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information Press again to remove the banner In the GUIDE Plus system brings up more program information INPUT Toggles through the TV s available input sources Front Input INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 DTVLink Cif available last active antenna MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume OK When a menu item is highlighted press OK to select the item ON OFF Turns the TV on or off In other modes VCR DVD SAT CAB AUX AUDIO if programmed turns the component on and off PIP Makes the PIP window appear and disappear See Chapter 3 for more information about u
150. programs unless copy protected using DVI HDTV or component video formats as well as analog programs Viewing the Components 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel The DVD player can be viewed on the INPUT 3 channel Note You can set up tbe TV to automatically tune to tbe correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to page 23 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER A B ANTENNA A ieur eor ETHERNET rv June J Connect G LINK Cable see page 23 How to Connect TV Satellite Receiver VCR 1 Connect your cable or off air signal to ANTENNA A If you have cable and an off air antenna connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT antenna A is the only source for the GUIDE Plus system Connect the off air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT If you have only an off air antenna connect it to ANTENNA A INPUT 2 Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect the VCR s audio video outputs to INPUT 1 audio video on the TV using composite audio vid
151. progress report appears on the screen 2 When search is complete press OK 3 Select Continue Setup Notes If you skip Channel Search now you can access it later through the Connections menu See Chapter 4 for more details If cable box is connected to ANTENNA A Channel Search cannot work The GUIDE Plus System Setup Important Notes If you bave a VCR and or cable box connected to tbe TV you need to connect tbe G LINK cable to use tbe GUIDE Plus system If you didn t connect tbe G LINK cable go to page 23 Disregard the screen that tells you to refer to tbe Quick Setup sheet because all of the instructions are included in this User s Guide The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnigbt for at least 10 bours to receive tbe initial download for your area The GUIDE Plus system is a no fee on screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area In order to receive program listings you need to complete the following steps after you ve read through the introductory screens Step 1 Identifying Your TV s Location 1 If your country is highlighted press OK on the remote control If your country isn t highlighted press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK 26 Chapter 1 STEP 1 oe tear Tia Lacan Pleme enter the Si DF code where i TW is lacated died e Ti ree II I EIE I ut Pees E in cole
152. provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals To ensure maximum picture quality use three video grade cables for the connection Note Also remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the YePbePr cables carry only the picture signal not the sound S Video Jacks and Cables The S Video separate video jacks provide better picture quality than the regular video jacks because the color chrominance also called chroma part of the signal is separated from the black and white luminance part of the picture If a component you re connecting to your TV like a DVD player has an S VIDEO jack and composite video connect the component to the TV with an S Video cable not provided for a better quality picture Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Composite Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The audio video jacks are often color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio This is also called composite video Note If your component has only one output for audio mono connect it to tbe left white L Mono audio jack on the TV and don t connect the right red audio part of the cable RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type RF jacks are primarily used for reception of off air broadcasts and
153. r a current audio track SAP Turn on SAP to hear a different audio track Balance Shift the audio between the left and right speakers Fixed Variable Out Choose output for an amp or receiver Digital Audio Out Choose either Auto Select or PCM output Subwoofer Turn it on for more bass or off for less bass Press OK or to access the Audio menu SVM SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation This feature improves the sharpness of the picture It sharpens the black to white edges and white to black edges Film Mode The Film Mode automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted to a different format Film mode modifies the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original a process called reverse 3 2 pulldown Options are Advanced On and Off e Advanced The default and recommended setting e On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with film based sources e Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Reset Controls The Reset Controls menu button resets all picture quality controls to their original factory settings except convergence for the currently tuned input or group of input sources see on screen text You must choose 1 Tune to the input you would like to reset 2 Press MENU to access the Main Menu 3 Select Picture Quality and then select Reset C
154. r on the VCR and or cable box Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your VCR and or cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and or cable box to locate the sensor 1 Turn off the VCR and or cable box 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV but the one that came with the cable box and or VCR to which you re attaching the G LINK cable so that it is touching the front of the component 3 Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component VCR or cable box while you press the power button on and off You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote holding down the button won t work 4 When the component turns on you ve located the VCR s or cable box s remote sensor Placing the G LINK Wands Place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and or cable box CABLE BOX approximately one inch away from the remote sensor see below on the back of the TV Connect to G LINK jack Chapter 1 23 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your TV Button Lighting available on select models Y
155. re you get to the subchannel you recorded This happens because the data of all the subchannels is recorded but not the content only the content or complete signal for the specified subchannel is recorded e The program name channel track number DTVLink model name and elapsed time for 1394 recordings appear in the channel banner some information only available for AVHDD and not for DVCR To access the channel banner press INFO on the remote control Press the up down arrow buttons to scroll through the track numbers recordings in the channel banner Note Program tracks can be deleted by using tbe CLEAR button wben tbe track to be removed is selected Use tbe arrow button to select yes in tbe alert panel and press OK For the different subchannels press the CH or CH In addition pressing the left arrow allows instant replay and pressing the right arrow skips ahead on an AVHDD Program Title MITO 12 39 PM Subchannel 1 Track 1 10 DTVLink Model Name 16 9 Normal 1080i HD i DOD PETI Rec a MPAA Not Rated 00h 00m 00s of 00h 00m 00s e To do a 1394 timer recording schedule it through the Record Wake Timer screen Once the timed recording is set up the TV automatically makes a timed 1394 recording if the channel is digital no matter what signal source is selected The recording takes place every day for the duration that is selected in the Record Wake menu Set up 1394 Recording Preferences To successfully record dig
156. rectly to a specific show from the guide You can use the sort feature to search listings You can even set up reminders to watch a certain show via the GUIDE Plus system s Watch menu Introduction FireWire amp with Two Way DTVLink amp Control your 1394 components via your HDTV Just link them together via the 2 way DTVLink jacks and you can network your high speed compatible 1394 digital components The two way jacks allow the audio and video signals to flow into and out from 1394 components such as the DVR10 see below Compatible with the Optional DVR10 Hard Disk Drive Pause Live Digital TV and Record Digital Programs RCA offers an Audio Video Hard Disk Drive model DVR10 with IEEE 1394 available at your local RCA dealer or www rca com The DVR10 Audio Video Hard Disk Drive ADVHDD component lets you pause live TV record shows and play them back it records digital broadcasts only ATSC and QAM signals For purchasing details go to your local consumer electronics retailer or www rca com NetConnect f EEG ere v eese e web rower you wi sd With an Ethernet connection and a web browser built into your TV you can 2 Picture Gua ernet jack and an Internet service provider o 0o memi access the Internet from your TV To use the web browser you ll need a high san REVERSE and FORWARD keys To ut he speed connection such as a DSL Digital Subscriber Line unit or cable modem m web browser now press OK
157. ress OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Keep the VCR on When you complete these steps press OK to begin testing Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR or any of tbe remote controls for these products Look at the front of your VCR If your VCR stopped playing the tape the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK If your VCR didn t stop playing a tape you can either choose No or Test this code again If you think your TV or remote might have been touched during the test make sure the VCR is on and playing a tape Highlight Test this code again If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No Make sure the VCR is playing a tape and is on Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing another set of codes Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct code for the VCR Note If the GUIDE Plus system can t locate the correct code for the VCR a list of troublesbooting instructions appears to belp you before you try again e Try VCR configuration again repeat VCR setup e Test alternate codes tests selected brands and if this fails the test continues with all codes in the system e Ship this step the GUIDE Plus system won t be able to automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR Step 4 Confirming Your Settings Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct If all settings are comple
158. rning on your audio receiver or amplifier 7 Turn on the component that is connected to the audio video receiver or amplifier a DVD player for example 8 Put the TV s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button and play a disc 9 Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults press and hold the VOL button the component button of the Volume Punchthrough lights While holding the VOL button enter the code 000 using the number buttons All component buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off The remote returns to the factory settings Note If an invalid button is pressed all component buttons blink 4 times and turn off At this point you must start over 38 Chapter 2 Using9 the Remote Control Input source Acquiring Channel Front Input Listening to English in SRS FOCUS 2 DOD 2 rec MPAA Not Rated Note Watch the Channel Banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button Using the INPUT Button 00 30 12 30 AM 12 39 PM DVD 4 3 Normal 480i SD 1 Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component such as VCR or DVD player you want to view 2 Once you find the input
159. rocessing TruScan Digital Reality intelligent signal processing recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and automatically converts the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail a process commonly referred to as reverse 3 2 pulldown AVR Picture Projection System The Accurate Visual Reality high definition picture projection system offers a brighter picture than conventional CRTs cathode ray tubes These tubes creates brilliant lifelike fidelity The AVR 4 lens system is designed to complement the CRTs providing accurate colors and razor sharp focus everywhere on the screen r User friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV e You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting Ls raps pean cs E where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and or the automatic picture m quality settings Vibrant Natural Cinematic You can adjust each Input Jack to an e i ai a different setting and the TV will automatically adjust the picture accordingly e Help Text The elaborate on screen help text describes your TV s features and 7 Iu We bet irap NE UL Pai Tiii An explains how to use them e GUIDE Plus System The on screen programming guide helps you navigate through hundreds of channels so you can quickly see what s on and tune di
160. ront of the TV Only the remote or keyboard will control the TV Z Video Input List 3 Antenna A List 4 Antenna B List 5 USA V Chip 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block O Web Browser Block Main Menu Parental Controls Block Web Browser 9 View Web Browser This television has an Ethernet connection and a built in web browser for accessing the Internet with a cable modem or DSL unit If you want access to the web browser to require a password select Block Web Browser and lock the TV Access to the web browser can be blocked to require a password when the TV is locked Press OK to continue T Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade A Signal Source 5 Signal Type 7 1394 Setup Special Features O Ethernet Setup Main Menu gt Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control VCR VCR2 Aux default DVD Front Input SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Front Input Tip If you indicated in GUIDE Plus Setup that you have a cable box set the Auto Tuning for SAT CABLE to Not Connected Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote a aux Em With the Auto Tuning feature you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you want to watch by pressing that compone
161. rrow button to return to the Promotions list 46 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs Schedule Menu Action Buttons e Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press the Blue button on the remote e Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press the Green button on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records each week at the same day and time REGULARLY records the program every day of the week when it appears on the same channel at the same time OFF turns timer off Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch Use the action buttons to remove replace or change channels Any changes in the guide Channels only affect the program guide display and not the channel lists in the television s Main Menu Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus setup information You can do the following in the Setup menu e Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct e Change channel display Displays the Channel Editor which lets you choose which channels are highlighted e Review options Displays the GUIDE Pl
162. s digital or no recording will take place e If a program is not recorded it could be the 1394 component enforces copy protection standards e Ifyou cannot find the program you recorded channel through the subchannels Chapter 5 81 References HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Video Sound Channel Tuning NTSC ATSC Digital Cable Compatibility 64 QAM 256 QAM DTVLink DVI HDTV Component Adaptive Video Noise Reduction eeeeeeeee Yes Adjustable Color Warmth c cceccessceeseececeeeeeeeeeeesaeenseeenees 4 3 Format Control Screen Auto Color Corittol 5 ee en tmd ebat es Convergence Auto amp Manual sss Yes Optimum Contrast High Resolution Screen Yes Integrated Shield ees Yes Viewing Angle Degrees esee 160 COMB FIMEN reenn aras Digital Frame Comb 3D Y C DYNAMIC FOCUS P H Yes High Performance Scan Velocity Modulation SVM Yes Horizontal Resolution Picture Width 1200 Picture Tube PICA iiri certe to sce coasteseaeevine Screen 52mm Picture Power Watts ecce tereti curia ao zacrat 42 Scan Rate Converter cres diodo Yes 3 2 Pull Down Film Mode rtt ces Reverse Picture Presets oi e irc A DRE des eds Vibrant Natural Cinematic Personal Wide Band Video Amplifier
163. s on and remote remains in Clear Learned Function mode Repeat step 3 Press the CLEAR button and your TV remote returns to its original operation mode Deleting ALL Learned Functions This procedure erases all learned functions in every component mode of the remote 1 Press and hold the CLEAR button the current component button lights Then press and hold the ONeOFF button component button light turns off for 3 seconds flashes turns on and off while continuing to hold CLEAR Release both buttons current component button turns on Press any component button to delete all learned functions in all modes Remote is automatically exited from this mode Note Pressing the CLEAR button will NOT delete all learned functions but will exit tbe Delete mode Chapter 2 37 Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you ve connected your components to an audio video receiver CA V receiver or amplifier but you want to use the TV s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio video receiver An example follows Let s say you ve connected your DVD player to your audio video receiver You ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player Since the DVD player gets its volume through the audio video receiver you would have to bounce back and forth between two remote controls the A V receiver s remote to adjust the volume and the
164. signal source Signal Type The Signal Type screen lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off air antenna for Ant A or Ant B When you run a Full Search in Channel Search the TV automatically detects your signal and you don t have to specify it here However if you decide to change the source you can use the Signal Type screen Changing the source on Antenna A may mean that you will have to make changes to your GUIDE Plus setup settings Chapter 4 71 Using the TV s Menu System T Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade A Signal Source 7 1394 Setup Ep Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control VCR VCR2 Aux default DvD SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Front Input Tip If you indicated in GUIDE Plus Setup that you have a cable box set the Auto Tuning for SAT CABLE to Not Connected Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote J T Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade A Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 8 Special Features O Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections The 1394 Setup menu has screens for setting up DTV Link and IEEE 1394 devices to work with the TV DTVLink Connect Set an analog input for a DTV
165. sing PIP Locks unlocks video window in GUIDE Plus system REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs and DVD players In TV mode can control 1394 component when tuned to the 1394 input SAT CAB Places the remote in SAT CAB mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes it to the correct Video Input Channel SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30 seconds Press repeatedly to add more time Cannot be used with the browser Use CLEAR to cancel SOUND On digital channels inputs toggles the audio language Gf available for that channel For analog channels toggles SAP on or off Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audio Language SWAP When using PIP switches the main picture with the PIP window TV Places the remote in TV mode Turns on the TV and tunes to the last viewed TV channel or input VCR Places the remote in VCR mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes to the VCR Video Input Channel VCR PLUS Only used with RECORD OUTPUT jacks Press the VCR PLUS button to set a one touch recording when a VCR is connected to the RECORD OUTPUT jacks not a 1394 recording VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume The TV Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Speakers On Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Control REVERSE PLAY You
166. sword a second time to confirm the password Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to Viewable V 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a General Audience status of Blocked Directed to Children 7 years 3 Press the OK button to select Viewable and elder Notes The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked TV Y All Children rating become Viewable as well They and the age based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to Viewable when you complete this process Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 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 correspond with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch In the
167. te highlight Yes end setup and press OK If your cable box and or VCR code testing failed you should see IVCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed Once setup is complete additional screens appear Disregard the screen that tells you to refer to the Quick Setup sheet because all of the information is contained in this User s Guide If any settings are incomplete or incorrect highlight No repeat setup process and press OK Follow the instructions on the screen Chapter 1 29 Connections amp Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the GUIDE Plus system the guide will appear on the screen The following examples explain what you might see e If all of the program information has been sent to your TV the GUIDE Plus system appears with all of your TV program listings e If the program information hasn t been sent to your TV yet an outline of the GUIDE Plus system Cwithout TV program listings will appear on the screen Program information is usually sent to your TV at night e If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus system download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question Features of the GUIDE Plus system are explained in Chapter 3 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote contro
168. te for three seconds This resets the password only and unlocks the TV all other settings in Parental Controls are not changed If you ve locked the TV set a record timer in the GUIDE Plus system and you aren t there to provide your password the recording takes place only if the program doesn t exceed tbe V Chip ratings and cbannel is in tbe unlocked list Channel Lists Video Input List Antenna A List Antenna B List The channel lists contain the following information major channel number with subchannel number only if a digital channel channel call letters when channel is tuned Locked List and Unlocked List The major channels listed in Antenna A List and Antenna B List for off air or cable sources are based on the channel search results If a major channel is not found by Channel Search then it is not listed A Channel Search does not affect the Video Input List all video inputs are listed 48 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists there are six subchannels 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 to 999 The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting Subchannels are not supported for major channels 126 through 999 Even if a subchannel is checked in Antenna A B List it won t be tuned to when you press CH if the channel doesn t exist An analog channel major and
169. the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Exit the screen and be sure the TV is locked 52 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Canada V Chip Canadian TV V Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems English and French Age Based Rating Canada V Chip English Rating System Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence guidelines may contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other content guidelines may contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence guidelines may contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other content guidelines may contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general
170. the PIP tuner Choices within the Closed Captioning menu are Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions Caption Priority and Caption Style Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen Input 5 DVI HDTV is not supported by Closed Captioning Closed Captioning On Captioning information is always shown when available Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is displayed On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV s sound is muted when available To mute the sound press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen if available Note If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu Fixed Output Speakers Off Closed Captioning won t appear when you press the MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode which is the mode or source used for displaying captioning information for analog channels or digital channels if available The content of CC and Text are different you can select which one you want to see on the screen CC CC displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received Text Text displays information at one particular position such as the bottom third of the screen You cannot see the picture underneat
171. the menu Go Back Picture Settings Picture Presets Auto Color Color Warmth Convergence Film Mode Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality Frame Comb Adaptive oF Noise Reduction reduces the appearance of video noise on composite video sources giving a smoother picture For other sources of video the Noise Reduction is not active The Frame Comb setting provides a constant level of improvement In the Adaptive setting additional filtering is applied increasing only as the noise content increases A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Y Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets Z Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality The Convergence menu has screens for aligning the blue green and red projection lenses Auto Converge Automatically aligns the projection lenses Blue Centering Align the blue and green images Red Centering Align the red and green images Press OK to go to Convergence which allows you to align your TV s picture J Auto Color Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture A different Auto Color setting can be stored for each input Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Warmth Color Warmth automat
172. 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 62 Chapter 4 O O O Check Boxes Radio Buttons KEER Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at demem Amm ra 0 Go Back Antenna Info Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade CED iz VCRI VCR2 DVD Front Input Using the TV s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels To make adjustments 1 Press the left or right arrow button on the remote to highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on the vertical slider Note Some sliders are positioned horizontally for example Translucency Balance and Initial Volume 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 1 Use the arrow buttons to move left right up down 2 Press OK to select or de select the option 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 MENU and 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
173. to access the GUIDE Plus 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 3 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 Quality or if you re just plain tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again Main Menu gt Preferences For an input to acquire the info put a checkmark next to it Antenna A Closed Captionin 1 i Antenna B D Screen Format Bil orVtink 1394 If you are having difficulty tuning to a digital channel that you know exists what may help is to disable acqusition of Color Scheme Digital Channel Info However you should know that this will affect the acquisition of ratings program titles and 5 translucency channels names for digital channels it may also affect the ability to tune to the correct channel from the Guide for a 6 Menu Language Watch or Record timer for example Whenever possible you should set the Digital Channel info to be acquired Disabling Digital Channel Information does not affect the acquisition of GUIDE Plus channel listings 3 Record Ouput Use OK to add remove the check A check will acquire the Digital Ch Info for this
174. tton on the remote control VCR VCR2 AUX default DVD or SAT CAB so that pressing the button automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input Channel see the Features chapter on page 55 for detailed information Note AUX by default is set up for a second RCA VCR Or you can program VCR or AUX to operate a second RCA VCR with tbe 2001 code Also any VCR programmed to the AUX button becomes VCR2 button and controllable by auto tuning 1394 Setup DTVLink The 1394 Setup menu consists of DTVLink Connect and 1394 Recording options to set up DTVLink and IEEE 1394 components to work with your TV DTVLink Connect Some DTVLink set top components IEA 775 compliant need an additional analog video connection to the TV The screen tells you which component needs this connection You then select which of the TV s analog inputs is used for the analog connection from the DTVLink component Note When a component is plugged in or unplugged the DTVLink Connect screen is updated automatically 1394 Recording Set up the component that can be controlled by the remote and which will be the default recording component when you press RECORD and STOP Only the 1394 components capable of 1394 recording will be displayed See page 60 for more details Notes Some IEEE 1394 components supply power to other components This TV does not supply power to other components The TV only outputs 1394 video and audio to a compon
175. u has screens for setting up the TV to match your personal preferences Closed Captioning Choose the look and type of captions Screen Format How to display a 4 3 image on a 16 9 screen Side Panels Select the brightness of the non video areas Record Output Choose the format for making recordings Color Scheme Pick a color for the menu system Translucency Pick a level of translucency for the menus Menu Language Select from English Espa ol Francais Digital Channel Info Select if it should be acquired or not Press OK or to access the Preferences menu 2 Screen Format 3 Record Output A Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language 7 Digital Channel Info Main Menu p Preferences The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal preferences Caption Display Select when captions should appear Analog Captions Select a default service for analog TV Digital Captions Select a default service for digital TV Caption Priority Select digital or analog caption priority Caption Style Select the appearance of digital captions The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how captions look and act Press OK to continue 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions Z Caption Priority 5 Caption Style Main Menu gt Preferences p Closed Captio
176. und This TV is not necessarily capable of these levels Introduction Digital Signal and Sound Digital signals can be compressed enabling a much more robust signal with no variation in quality Digital signals in contrast to analog signals that are used with regular TVs can be reproduced precisely Another requirement of HDTV is the ability to reproduce 5 1 Dolby Digital sound Connect a home theatre system to your HDTV and you ll never go out to a movie or sporting event again watching at home will be as good as the real thing Key Features Overview Your RCA Scenium HDTV is equipped with many features that will enhance your viewing experience The following section highlights some of your TV s most unique features For details about many of the TV s features go to Chapter 3 Integrated HDTV Tuner with QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs no need for another box to receive digital programming Now we ve gone one better your HDTV s tuner is ready for digital cable no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming The tuner is able to decode all 16 formats of digital television broadcasts and it can interpret digital cable signals because it includes QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Note A cable box may be necessary to view scrambled channels Contact your cable provider for more information TruScan Digital Reality Picture performance starts with signal p
177. und 4 1 channel surround five channel surround etc Appears when a program can be recorded otherwise it is grayed out Red when the TV is locked Green when the TV is unlocked and Yellow when the TV is temporarily unlocked V chip program rating not the TV s rating set up in Parental Control menu Aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 original resolution of the broadcast not the resolution of the TV HD or SD For more information about aspect ratio and broadcast resolution go to page 1 42 Chapter 3 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 primary channels and subchannels Note Subchannels sometimes called minor channels are channels associated with tbe Primary channel sometimes called the major channel A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels Primary Channel _60 2 wwww Listening to English in SRS FOCUS Tip Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog A digital ATSC channel has a dash and second number after it e g 21 1 an Subchannel analog channel doesn t e g Ch 21 if necessary Antenna A Air 4 3 Normal 480i SD D OOD Erc amp MPAA Not Rated TV Button aux PIP m 3 SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS LIGHT 0 E 9 FORMAT INFO CLEAR o Q MENU Q Tip If a d
178. us auto display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you press the ON eOFF or TV button on the remote control Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed automatically each time you turn on the TV Promotions and Advertising To find out more information about a program advertisement or special use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box Press INFO for more information You can view a list of all advertisements and promotions by selecting Promotions from the menu bar Promotional Information Chapter 3 47 Using the TV s Features 2 Video Input List 3 Antenna A List A Antenna B List 5 V Chip TV Rating 6 V Chip Movie Rating 7 V Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block O Web Browser Block Main Menu Parental Controls apa Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features that you have set up in the Parental Controls menu In order to lock the TV enter the four digit password you would like to use Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features Press OK to continue Tip You must lock the to be enforced TV for the parental controls settings 2 Video Input List 3 Antenna A List Antenna B List 5 V Chip TV Rating 6 V Chip Movie Rating 7 V Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block
179. utton light turns off and back on the function has been saved to the TV remote If all component buttons flash 4 times the function wasn t learned Try again starting with Step 4 6 The TV remote control remains in learning mode so you can continue adding functions to different buttons by repeating steps 4 and 5 Or press CLEAR to exit learning mode Notes If you want a new function on a button you must record learn over it Tbe amount of memory eacb learned function uses in tbe TV s remote control varies If your TV remote is out of memory tbe component button s light flashes 4 times and turn off exiting you from tbe Learning mode Clearing a Learned Function To delete a learned button function use the procedure below 1 Press and hold the component button the component button lights Then press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds Continue depressing both buttons the component mode button flashes turns on and off again Release the component and CLEAR buttons the component button being programmed turns on Remote is now in Clear learned function mode Press and release the button where learning is to be cleared The component button blinks off then back on the learned function was cleared successfully Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all buttons learned functions have been cleared Note If an invalid button is pressed the component mode button s flashes 4 times and tbe selected component button stay
180. wder These types of cleaners will damage 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 88 Chapter 5 References 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 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 digital apparatus complies wit
181. with the antenna RF connection is good VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI HDTV Digital Audio Output Jack A HHA ETHERNET p DVI HDTV Digital Visual Interface High Definition Television Connector DVI HDTV is an uncompressed high speed digital visual interface designed to deliver digital video in its native format It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics used by some program guides and interactive components Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables for Input 5 DVI HDTV because tbe DVI HDTV cable carries only the picture signal not tbe sound DTVLink Digital Television Link Connectors DTVLink uses a format better known to some as IEEE 1394 or FireWire DTVLink is a compressed digital video input output offering an IEEE 1394 type connection that meets the CEA specifications This connection is a high speed and inexpensive way of interconnecting 1394 compliant consumer electronic components If your 1394 component has the DTVLink logo on it it should work with this TV You can use either or both connectors to link your components but don t connect the components in a loop Notes Audio and video information is carried on a single wire Tbe TV outputs audio video through tbe 1394 jack labeled DTVLink only to a component tbat enforces video copy protection Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable The optical cable is used to connect an audio receiver with Dolby Digital or PCM Pulse Cod
182. y favorite FAV key including HOME and SEARCH to any URL website address After you ve browsed to a favorite URL just press the desired key and hold it until a message appears That site s URL will be assigned to the key you pressed and saved in the TV The next time you press the key briefly the browser will automatically go to the site you saved You can store 32 additional URLs websites by using the following buttons together SHIFT and FAV CTRL and FAV ALT and FAV 58 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features If you have the optional keyboard previously visited sites are also available as a drop down listing from the address bar The list can hold only a certain number of addresses so at some point a new address will replace the oldest one Tips Inputs cannot be viewed in the video window of the browser You can use channel up down to tune to a different channel in the video window Number keys cannot be used to tune channels in the video window Controlling the Web Browser As stated previously the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic browser functions However the optional keyboard makes browser navigation much easier and is the only way to enter a URL address Below is a table that shows which remote buttons work what function Web Browser Button Interaction Remote Front Panel Browser Function MENU MENU OK Closes browser and opens main menu CLEAR Quits the browser SWA
183. you have cable service or a cable box connected unless an off air antenna is connected to Antenna B 1 If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears go to page 28 2 If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK Notes Tbe next series of screens is very important because tbe GUIDE Plus system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings If you don t have a cable box connected to this TV bigbligbt No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears go to page 28 3 Highlight the channel on ANTENNA A where you have to tune your TV to see cable box programming and press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box Notes If not using INPUT1 VIDEO1 AUX you must connect to ANTENNA A not B Channel 03 is tbe most common Choose Video1 AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio video cables instead of a coaxial cable Go to page 8 for pictures of these cables If you choose Video 1 Aux then connect the cable box to the INPUT 1 on back of TV Chapter 1 27 Connections amp Setup STEP J Comfgurme for Cables Gee a e eee m rum eas de Spon rera ure TOM MEM M CE HON I CODD MT UNE imus VO er cum Fr prin barye ba Ten pma in md jen im re i

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