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RCA HD52W56 Projection Television User Manual

1. Sound Logic Turn it on to minimize variations in volume Audio Mode Select default or current audio for digital TV SAP Turn on SAP to hear different audio for NTSC sources Balance Shift the audio between the left and right speakers Audio Connections Set up to match your sound system Dynamic Bass Enhances bass sound making it richer Press OK or gt to access the Audio menu Main Menu gt Audio Flat Videogame Preset Settings Standard os L L L L Cinematic f f Music f f Voice 0 dB f f f f e Videogame Video Camera G Personal al 7 l 1 L 2 l 3 120 200 500 1 2 3 EE 12 Hz Hz Hz kHz kHz kHz J kHz For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a Personal preset with the equalizer Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Audio Select a default for NTSC analog sources Mono Stereo Select a default for sound expansion off Expanded A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Using the TV s Menu System Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Audio menu press MENU on the remote and then select Audio from the main menu The following audio items can be adjusted Equalizer Presets Audio Processor Sound Logic Audio Mode SAP Balance
2. 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your TV 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 these jacks might appear Notes When you plug in headphones the TV s internal speakers are muted Use the VOL up or down button to control the volume When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the I MONO input jack to get sound from both speakers Notes The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout The exact look may be different from the one on the front of your TV If you use the Front Button Block feature the front panel no longer provides access to the menus The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel buttons but not the jacks For more information see Chapter 3 aaa v MSS S es 0008 Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU OK selects highlighted items CHv Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the c
3. 3 Press the corresponding component button in this example DVD 4 Press ON OFF to see if the DVD player responds If the DVD player doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other components Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry 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 The following instructions can be used 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 AUX or DVD While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the indicator 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 indicator 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 searche
4. FREEZE eS INFO HE SWAP Switches the video from the PIP window to the main picture 5 6 FREEZE Freezes entire screen including the main picture and PIP window if PIP is displayed PIP N 7 R CH CTRL Channel Control Lets you switch channel control between buttons INPUT n ANTeCAB the PIP window and the main picture To determine whether you are REVERSE PLAY FORWARD controlling the PIP or the main picture look at the channel banner as you egen y sail change channels or press INFO button The triangular indicator beside the channel number lets you know which picture you re controlling with PIP SWAP_ ot channel up down number buttons etc Tip Using the PIP Feature If you want to go directly to an input or channel in PIP The PIP feature is only available for analog NTSC channels PIP won t or main set up auto tuning and press the component work when tuned to a digital ATSC channel Use the channel banner to EE 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 PI
5. High Definition Television User s Guide A throw in sheet was included with this instruction book advising the user of possible picture tube damage due to stationary images Click on this note to view the throw in sheet Changing Entertainment Again A A THOMSON BRAND Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK NOt remove cover or back No user serviceable electric shock do not expose parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service l DO NOT OPEN 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 re
6. Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote With the Auto Tuning feature you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you want to watch by pressing that component s button Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears Highlight Connections and press OK Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK 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 the front buttons does not disable the front input jacks 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 or input to tune to when you press the DVD or AUX button on the remote control This is especially usefu
7. The RCA SAT2 option doesn t have a function for your remote Special Features Initial Channel and Initial Volume are two special features that are mostly intended for commercial retail use Initial Channel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in Initial Volume This feature works only if the nitial Channel feature is set to On Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on Maximum Volume This feature is intended to stop the volume from being turned up too loudly Set the volume at the loudest level you would want to hear 51 Using the TV s Nenu System D Co Back T initial Channel 2 initial Volume 3 Maximum Volume 5 Remote Setup Main Menu K Connections K Special Features Network Setup CableCARD Status Two lines of help text will apear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it Example status screen for digital cable television service Example status screen for digital cable television service Example status screen for digital cable television service Example status screen for digital cable television service Example status screen for digital cable television service Example status screen for Continue 1 initial Channel D initial Volume A CableCARD Tools Remote Setup TTP Address 3 Proxy Server Can mmm 2 Parental Cont
8. channel after 30 seconds Press repeatedly to add more time Press CLEAR to cancel 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 VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume 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 an audio component A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any component button except the TV button Go to page 52 for more information on programming the remote to another TV Note The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any component it controls only this TV 21 Using the Remote Control 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 DVD player do the following 1 Turn on the component in this example a DVD player 2 Point the remote at the component
9. stop or rewind the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV you must first press the AUX button to put the remote control in VCR mode There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel e Program the component buttons AUX or DVD 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 ANTeCAB GO BACK or INPUT to go back to viewing channels or use the number buttons to enter the channel number e To quickly access an input press the INPUT button and the input number for example INPUT 1 to access INPUT 1 Remote Code List VCR Codes P le for A l oy ae ena a ee OE ites eee emery 2009 2010 Jensen oniinn 2055 2056 2111 Wee ot eek at tet pea ne a 2026 Dimensija EE 2000 2131 KE 2009 2010 2011 2018 2111 2123 Aiko EEE 2027 Dynatech gees 2026 Kenwood HE 2009 2010 2011 2016 2018 2111 2123 Aaa 2026 SE EE 2014 2029 Se EE 2061 2009 ONNA DIANE 2002 IONS 9111 2112 Fiecrophoni eearri ra Ee 2014 E 2014 2021 C N aaa S EMETSON EE 2012 2014 2015 2021 2024 2025 B ME 2026 Pa THT gS aute 2026 2029 2030 2031 2032 H LOGI seadasusisnssmininianiernaiiimunnienncate Se Dee tet Np Og ee 2036 a 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2044 D EE 201 A KE ue 2 201 gt gt E DES Sc 2045 E 2047 2065 2113 MagnaVOX EN 2021 2022 2062 Bell amp Howell 2011 A E 2063 2104 2105 2
10. there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component 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 Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components e You might need to reset the remote remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and if necessary program the remote again 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 select Lock TV don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password put the remote in TV mode Simultaneously press and hold MENU OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock TV The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set V Chip Unrated to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 60 Chapter 5 References HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Video
11. tion 12 U USA V Chip TV ratings 31 V V Chip 30 Age Based Ratings 31 Blocking age based 33 Blocking Movies 34 Canada 31 35 Content Themes 31 USA 31 USA TV ratings 31 Viewing age based rating 33 V chip display 28 V Chip rating screen 32 V Chip unrated program 36 VCR remote codes 24 Vibrant picture setting 44 Video Input Setup 51 69 Index Videogame picture setting 44 Viewing Movie ratings 34 Specific content themes 34 Volume Initial 51 Maximum 51 Volume up button 11 Volume up down buttons 21 W Warranty limited 65 Y Y Video Pb Pr jacks 9 Z Zoom screen format 55 70 Chapter 5 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Visit the RCA website at www rca 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 gN 2004 Thomson Inc kat Trademark s Registered THOMSON Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 16339320 THOMSON CL
12. HD Receiver 25 Satellite Receiver 25 TV 25 VCR 24 Color 44 Color scheme 56 Color Warmth 45 Commercial skip 28 Components connecting 7 Connections TV CableCARD 15 TV HDMI or DVI Component 14 TV Satellite Receiver VCR 13 TV VCR DVD Player 12 Connections menu 49 Audio Tuning 51 Channel search 50 Ethernet setup 52 Signal source 51 Signal Strength 50 Software upgrade 50 Special Features 51 Video Input Setup 51 Content Themes 32 Blocking 33 Viewing 34 Contrast 44 Contrast Expand 46 Control panels 42 Controls Menus 42 Parental 30 Reset 46 Convergence 45 D Digital Audio Out 49 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack 10 Digital captions 54 Digital TV channel 29 Direct entry programning 22 DVD button 20 DVD remote codes 25 DVI Audio Input 49 Dynamic Bass 49 E BAS 39 Edge Enhancement 46 Emergency Alert System 39 Equalizer presets 47 ETHERNET jack 9 Ethernet setup 52 Expanded Stereo 47 F FCC information 67 Film Mode 46 Format Screen 55 FORMAT button 20 FORWARD button 21 FREEZE button 20 Front panel block 37 Buttons 11 jacks 11 G GO BACK button 20 Graphic equalizer 47 GUIDE button 20 Chapter 5 H HD Receiver remote codes 25 HDMI DVI jack 10 HDTV specifications 61 Help text 42 Icons Channel banner 28 Indicator 20 Indirect light 6 INFO button 20 Initial channel 51 Initial volume 51 INPUT 1 jacks 8 INPUT 2 jacks 9 INPUT button 21 J Jacks ANTENNA
13. INPUT 10 CABLE INPUT 10 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT 9 COMPOSITE INPUT 9 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 10 Ethernet 9 Front panel 11 HDMI DVI 10 S VIDEO 9 L Language Menu 17 56 LED front panel 58 Limited warranty 65 M Main Menu 42 Maximum volume 51 MENU button 21 42 Menu controls 42 Action buttons 43 Choice fields 43 Choice lists 43 Numeric entries 43 Sliders 43 Menu language 17 56 MENU OK button 11 Menus 42 Audio 47 Moving through 42 Picture Quality 44 Preferences 52 Mode Chapter 5 Audio 48 Mono 47 Mute Closed captioning 53 Mute button 21 N Natural picture setting 44 Normal screen format 55 Number buttons 20 Numeric entries 43 O OK button 21 ONeOFF button 21 Overheating 6 p Parental Control icon 28 Parental controls 30 Channel lists 30 Editing channels 31 Lock unlock 30 Password V chip 60 PAUSE button 21 Personal picture setting 44 Picture Quality menu 44 Advanced Settings 46 Auto color 45 Color warmth 45 Contrast Expand 46 Convergence 45 Edge Enhancement 46 Picture presets 44 Picture settings 44 Reset controls 46 Picture settings 44 Picture in Picture 38 PIP Arrow buttons 38 Buttons 38 CH CTRL button 38 FREEZE button 38 operation 38 Problems 39 SWAP button 38 PIP button 21 38 PIP using 38 PLAY button 21 Power button 11 Power surges 6 Preferences menu 52 Analog captions 53 Caption style 54 Captions Priority 54 Closed captioning 53 Color sch
14. It Because this remote can control several different components TV DVD VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons 1 Press the appropriate component button DVD or AUX to set the remote to control the component Press ONe OFF to turn the component ON or OFF Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Notes The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of components If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the DVD player press DVD on the remote control to put the remote in DVD mode Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Input source Acquiring Channel Ae EIE PHOTO 12 39 PM Front Input DVD Listening to Stereo 4 3 Normal 480i SD ud DUD C2 REC amp MPAA Not Rated 12 00 PM 1 00 PM Note Watch the Channel Banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button Using the INPUT Button 1 Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component such as VCR or DVD player you want to view 2 Once you find the input source you want stop pressing INPUT e If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VCR is connected to that input you will be able to view your VCR To play
15. Preferences 6 Assisted Setup 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Convergence 6 Edge Enhancement 7 Contrast Expand B Advanced Settings T Picture Settings 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Convergence 6 Edge Enhancement 7 Contrast Expand amp Advanced Settings Tip To create a temporary personal setting make your changes and when the message appears Main Menu 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 Convergence Automatically or manually align the picture Edge Enhancement Make the picture s edges sharper Contrast Expand Intensify and enhance shades of black Advanced Settings Fine tune the picture and its position Press OK or gt to access the Picture Quality menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality The Personal picture presets settings are Ki d Tint Black Sharpness Level Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you are viewing Press OK to adjust the picture settings Main Menu gt Picture Quality Q Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Night Videogame Professional Personal A change in this screen is appl
16. Proscan components that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until indicator turns off 1 4 7 REVERSE You ll use these buttons when you program the remote for other components Important Note The remote may not be compatible with 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 an RCA VCR VCR2 If auto tuning is set up it will tune to VCR2 input channel Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control INPUT Toggles through the TV s available input sources UNPUT 1 INPUT 2 Front Input HDMI DVI and last active channel To quickly access an input press the INPUT button and the input number for example INPUT 1 to access INPUT 1 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 ONeOFF Turns the TV on or off In other modes DVD or AUX and if programmed turns the component on and off PIP Makes the PIP window appear and disappear See Chapter 3 for more information about using PIP REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs and CD and DVD players SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original
17. Receivers Ed 4261 4262 4263 4264 ee 4265 4266 4267 4277 Te EE 4283 Harman Kardon sis eestor euer n iana Ad 4276 WG 4268 T sarees EEN E E 4276 LE 4269 eege eene ee 4278 OPTUS aa E 4284 PARAS Oi Eeer eai 4279 4280 PIOneGT ee 4275 ROA E 4270 Sherwood TEE 4282 Ee EE ee 4271 4272 4281 LEE 4279 4280 Eege 4275 be EE 4274 4275 HD Receiver Code Programmable for the AUX button ROCAS ieee e aera E 7000 7001 7002 PANASONIC a E E nae 7003 EE 7004 SE 7005 TV Codes Programmable for the DVD and AUX buttons EN eee pe nner Creer rane eet ee acorn cnet cere nrc ce Cheers eer 1222 Ee 1223 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview e About the Channel Banner e Digital or Analog TV Channels e Parental Controls e How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada e Auto Tuning Feature e PIP Picture In Picture Operation e Emergency Alert System EAS Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Features Program Title Acquiring Channel Ch 8 1 WLPJ Listening to Stereo udb DOD CT REC a MPAA Not Rated 12 39 PM C1 2 30 AM 00 30 Antenna Input 16 9 Normal 1080i HD About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out dim the feature is not available The following list describes th
18. Sound Ee HEEN eege NTSC ATSC 64 QAM 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ciecscececccoiieveriiciereedeliedeeasemecoases 64 QAM 256 QAM HDMI DVI ebe Component CableCARD slot 3a Pull Dowo Fun Mode lesoeren EE Reverse Diagonal A gt Format Comro SCLC aE ienai en ee Normal Cinerama Zoom Stretch ebe Auto Format Switch Adjustable Color Warmth EE Yes Adjustable Picture CONO l isacsrioiiineenn rni Yes Auto Color COnMOl ed Yes PANTO EE Yes B a ee Auto and Manual eu e Digital 3 Y C Contat e Off Low High Optimum Contrast High Resolution Screen se Yes Tadge TR T seeen EE E EEEE Off Low High Horizontal Resolution Picture Width 1280 Horizontal Viewing Angle Alpha H issssciisssiiroistisseiesciresi 80 SK e Lens Sy ACI rsisi a to ASEEN Yes Sakr Pie EE Vibrant Day Natural eebe Cinematic Night Videogame EE Professional Personal Picture Scree a IIRC eene Screen 52mm SIS T COVE EE Yes Vertical Viewing Angle Alohavi 14 Wide Band Video TE Yes Audio Power Watts Front Speakers eee eee 20 Watts Channel Balance O16 2 bie E Yes Broadcast Stereo w dbx Noise Reduction Yes B Ee 7 plus Personal RST T 2 Mid Tweeter Pass Rad Pully Enclosed Speaker System serci errian Rai aT Yes Grape a EN 7 band Second Audio Program E Yes Sound Logic TE Yes T dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation Specifications are subject to change Chapter 5 61 References Con
19. TV Initial Channel is not enabled from the turning on of the TV with the remote or front buttons Press a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Using the TV s Menu System Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come Cable Input Antenna Input or Video Inputs The same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button But if you misplace the remote this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source Video Input Setup The Video Input Setup screen lets you choose which type of connection you re using for the Input 2 jack on the back of the TV If you decide to change the connection you need to go back into the Video Input Setup screen and select the corresponding option Auto Tuning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your TV It lets you program a component button on the remote control AUX or DVD so that pressing the button automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input Channel go to Chapter 3 for detailed information Notes The AUX button by default is set up for a second RCA VCR If you need to reprogram the AUX button or instead want to program the VCR button use the 2001 code Then use the VCR2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto tuning
20. You can select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages respectively Service 3 and Service 4 5 6 are additional caption sources that may be available Specific label names may be displayed e g Spanish instead of a generic label e g Service 1 if available Caption Priority You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV programs that have both or either 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 preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right of the screen Caption Color allows you to choose the font color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Background Color allows you to choose the background color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Background Opacity allows you to change the see through background options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flashing Caption Opacity allows you to change the see through caption options Solid Transparent Tr
21. and Audio Connections 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 Note 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 settings which control the way the sound comes through your speakers The selected setting affects all inputs and tuners To create the settings 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Select Audio and then Audio Processor The following options appear Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only This should only be used when the stereo signal is weak The channel banner displays the word Mono when you have selected Mono 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 have selected Stereo The following options are available only if sound is set to Stereo Off No processing is applied to the audio Expanded Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals 47 Using the TV s Nenu System T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor Sound Logic 4 Audio Mode 7 Audio Connections 8 Dynamic Bass Equalizer Prese
22. antenna cable 6 ft S Video Cable 12 ft 2 way Signal Splitter 4 way Signal Splitter Amplified Antenna Antenna Mixer Remote Control Optical SPDIF Cable 3 ft Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft AudioeVideo Adapter Diplexer Network Category 6 Cable 3 ft 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 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 1 877 RCA HDTV and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready e lt 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 Authori
23. 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 4 3 Aspect Ratio Introduction Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home Additionally the analog waves are susceptible to interference from planes passing overhead weather and household appliances Digital signals in contrast to analog signals can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and Os Such precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio quality picture and Dolby Digital 5 1 channel sound Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs which means there is no need for another box to receive digital programming Now we ve gone one better your HDTV s tuner is digital cable ready no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming The CableCARD slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable card to access digital cable The tuner is able to decode all 16 formats of digital television broadca
24. is more than one audio mode available The system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio mode from the menu when the channel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specified audio mode is available for that program In the Audio Mode menu highlight the default audio mode you want by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control Press OK to hear that language by default whenever available on a channel Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that cannot be set as the default To select and hear those audio modes navigate to the Change Audio action button and select OK SAP Second Audio Program When turned on and available Second Audio Program plays the analog program s audio in a second language SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired SAP might also contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video Note SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog programs not digital programs Balance The Balance setting applies to the TV s speakers and the headphone output Balance is how much audio loudness gets sent to the left and right speakers Chapter 4 Using the TV s Nenu System Main Menu gt Audio Audio C ti The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up RM or outputs that are associated with audio The Audio Connections option lets you set up i
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27. 8 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 will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C 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 35 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 contain
28. A E ee EEN 16 Put Batteries in the Remote sss s sss sss sese essen enen nenen 16 TWD OH AGT E E EE 16 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup cssssssssssssss seene 16 Complete the Assisted Setup ccs ssssssss sese 16 C ES Menu Language E 17 Complete Channel Search sse eee 17 Bet Ueleg 17 1 ies EE 17 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control snccsicsticesesaneniaiebendetassensiseecsiudeussanucadievarievasiewndexcoatainerssdeastiinss 20 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components sss sse sess sese esse cesses eee eee seene 21 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote sss sese 22 Programming the Remote eege 22 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It sss sss 23 Using the INPUT Button EE 24 Remote Code CN 24 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About th Channel a EE 28 Digital or Analog TV Channels csceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeasseeseeeeeeeseeeeeaaeseeseeeeeesseeannaeseees 29 Direct TUNNO TO a CHANMEN EE 29 Paroma CONGR e TT 30 OCI AOC i KEE 30 Channel Lists Video Input List Cable Channel List Antenna Ch List sese eee 30 How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada sss sss ssssssssss essen 31 USA V Chip TV Ratings eee eee eee eee EN EE e EE 35 Table of Contents Auto Tuning Feature ss sssssssseeeeess see eesss eenn eenn eenn ennenen ennenen enen 37 PIP Picture in Picture Operation ss ssc s see e essen eee 38 Emergency Alert S
29. Automatic code search 22 AUX button 20 Balance 48 Batteries installing 16 Batteries remote 60 68 Block Age Based Ratings 33 Front Panel 37 Movie ratings 34 Specific Content Themes 33 V Chip Unrated Program 36 Buttons ANTeCAB 20 Arrows 20 AUX 20 CH CTRL 20 Channel down 11 20 Channel up 11 20 CLEAR 20 Don t work 58 DVD 20 FORMAT 20 FORWARD 21 FREEZE 20 Front panel 11 GO BACK 20 GUIDE 20 INFO 20 INPUT 21 MENU 21 MENU OK 11 Number 20 OK 21 ONeOFF 21 PAUSE 21 PIP 21 38 PLAY 21 Power 11 RECORD 21 Remote control 20 REVERSE 21 22 STOP 21 SWAP 21 TY 21 Volume up down 11 21 C Cable Box remote codes 25 Cable INPUT jack 10 CableCARD slot 10 Tools menu 52 CableCARD Tools 52 Cables to connect 6 Canada English ratings 36 French ratings 36 V Chip unrated program 36 Canada V Chip 35 Caption display 53 priority 54 style 54 Captions Analog 53 Background color 54 Background opacity 54 Color 54 Digital 54 Font 54 Opacity 54 Size 54 Care and cleaning 67 CH CTRL button 20 Channel banner 28 information 28 Initial 51 lists 30 search 17 50 up down buttons 11 20 Channel numbers 29 Channels Digital or Analog 29 Chart of connections 7 Choice fields 43 Choice lists 43 Choose Your Connection 7 Cinematic picture setting 44 Cinerama screen format 55 Cleaning and care 67 CLEAR button 20 Clock display 28 Closed captioning 53 Code list Audio 25 Cable Box 25 DVD 25
30. Interface HDMI is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components 1 To connect your TV to a component with a DVI jack use an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter A Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV Attach the HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the component B Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the component and to R and L Audio jacks that aren t in use on the back of the TV C Go to the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which Audio Input you re using 2 To connect your TV to a component with an HDMI jack use an HDMI cable Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the component Viewing the Component 1 Turn on the TV and the component you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select HDMI DVI Video Input Channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to pag
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32. P window 38 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features 2 Use the channel up and down INPUT ANTeCAB or number buttons or component buttons that have been auto tuned to change the PIP channel 3 To change the program in the main picture window press CH CTRL Then use any of the above mentioned buttons To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture press the CH CTRL button Program Title Acquiring Channel ENEP 12 39 PM Main picture fa T S i Antenna Input channel Listening to Stereo 4 3 Normal 480i SD number uD DOD gt C2 REC amp MPAA Not Rated Channel Unrated Cable Input control indicator PIP channel number PIP Problems e If you are channel surfing in the main window and 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 TONNEN GPE NE 12 39 PM Ch 8 1 WLPJ Antenna Input Listening to Stereo 4 3 Normal 480i SD D DOD A REC MPAA Not Rated gt PIP Not Viewable Cable Input The message PIP Not Viewable in the channel banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you should tune to another channel e If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray you may have activated the Parental Contr
33. Priority feature is set 3 Digital Captions cc4 to Use the analog captions then the Text 1 analog caption mode you select is also used for digital TV programs 4 Caption Priority S Text 2 5 iaaieo Note CC1 and Text 1 are the Text 3 primary caption and text services Text 4 Press a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Closed Captioning You may set the type of captioning displayed Captioning is not available from 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 HDMI DVI input is not supported by Closed Captioning CC Try the component s menu system for CC options On Captioning information is always shown when it s available on a channel or input Off No captioning information is displayed On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available and the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen if available Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode which is the mode or source used for displaying captioning information for analog channel
34. a MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on these two pages 1 800 338 0376 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 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 TV The cable is color coded and shielded It has RCA type phono plugs on each end Gold Tipped S Video Cable has multi pin cable VH83 6 ft connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio Video Cable is a triple cable that lets you connect the vinoto and AUDIO jacks of stereo components Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors D905 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 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 y
35. anslucent and Flashing Chapter 4 T Closed Captioning 3 Time Menu 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language T Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer 3 Time of Day Chapter 4 Main Menu gt Preferences Use this screen or the FORMAT button on the remote to change how the picture is displayed To the left are examples of the effect of different Screen Format modes on a 4 3 signal Each input can have a different setting for Screen Format and Automatic Format Switching AFS Enabling AFS shows the picture in a suitable format otherwise the default Screen Format that you selected is used Use Automatic Format Switching Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Preferences gt Time Menu The current time is 3 58 PM Daily Timer On Daily Timer Off Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at Duration Le 12 00 Da Dr 1 hour 15 mintues When the timer is on it will turn the TV on and tune to Antenna Mnput E Channel Sub Channel Tip You can also use Wake up Timer as a burglar deterrent or to turn the TV on for your favorite show A timer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then turn it off after a period of time Press OK to continue Using the TV s Nenu System Screen Format The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4 3 picture is displayed on your 16 9
36. ave a cable box you can t connect it to the ANTENNA jack Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack e Select all the options in the Channel Search menu and retry channel search Can t select certain channel e 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 or INPUT button on your VCR e You usually 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 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 or INPUT button on your VCR e Ifa channel doesn t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel Unusable Signal appears Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna and video connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they re not damaged e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 44 for more instructions e Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats Analog cha
37. be changed to one of three languages English Spanish 2 Screen Format 3 Tne Vens Espa ol or French The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Resalte con las flechas y Seleccione con el bot n OK Setup menu 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency Francais aE Mise en surbrillance avec et S lection avec OK Press or lt to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu 56 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Reference Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e HDTV Specifications e Accessory Information e Limited Warranty e FCC Information e Care and Cleaning e Index Changing Entertainment Again Chapter 5 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 with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you home for a fee to install your 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 product please visit www rca 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
38. d through all of the codes The indicator turns off when all codes have been searched 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 22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry d ES S Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 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 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 Release the component button point the remote at the component and then press ONe OFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands 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 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed
39. e 16 14 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup ETHERNET fal DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT LUS CableCARD 0 FCC Statement This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for C 99 r v GT CH CH CH ANTENNA INPUT e 5 m e LS Y a How to Connect TV CableCARD The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services including premium and HDTV cable channels without the need for a set top box Please contact your local cable company for availability of services and to obtain a digital cable television card When you receive the digital cable card make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE INPUT jack Then turn on your TV Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the TV labeled CableCARD Push firmly on the card until almost the entire card is inserted Wait to receive information on screen regarding your di
40. e RCA TVs near each other and they also have this menu option but you want to control them independent of each other Program a second RCA TV to any component button such as DVD or AUX using the TV2 code 1222 Then select the TV2 option in that TV s Remote Setup menu If you have a third RCA TV program a component button using the TV3 code 1223 Then select the TV3 option in that TV s Remote Setup menu Go to Chapter 2 for more information on programming your remote Ethernet Setup An Ethernet connection allows your TV to be upgraded if a software upgrade is available Connect your TV to a router and cable modem via the ETHERNET jack Then go to the Software Upgrade menu to see if a software upgrade is available 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 nternet Service Provider before you can connect to the Internet If an IP address isn t assigned for you contact your network administrator to access the necessary information A Reset All selection is provided for your convenience if you move to another city and must enter new information or enter some incorrect information Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit
41. e TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button Input 2 Compatible video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver is connected to the Input 2 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT jacks CY Video Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite component video input when you press the corresponding button 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 HDMI DVI Component is connected to the HDMI DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button 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 You will only be able to use the PIP window and main picture with analog channels and inputs PIP doesn t support digital signals The main and PIP channels must be from different tuners you must have the main picture from CABLE INPUT and the PIP picture from ANTENNA INPUT or vice versa PIP Buttons There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works Arrow buttons PIP Brings up the PIP window Press PIP again to remove the window S Arrows Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen K
42. e items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Other displays that are not described here are self explanatory When you change channels the Channel Banner appears as a smaller version than what s shown above The icons change appearance to show the item s status or availability Program Title Acquiring Channel 12 39 PM 8 1 WLPJ Antenna Cable Auto Tuning Listening to 16 9 Normal 1080i HD 2 pien S A MPAA Not Rated 28 Title of program Gf available or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel The time when the TV shuts off if the Sleep Timer is activated in the Time menu Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where Commercial Skip was activated Current time if it is set in Time menu Current channel subchannel for digital channels and the TV station call letters if available Displays type of signal Antenna or Cable you re viewing or the Auto Tuning component you re viewing Displays when SAP is available for analog channel For a digital channel displays the currently playing audio mode Also displays the audio processor in use 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 Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches the format selected in the Caption Pr
43. e or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L 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 Designed 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 32 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 Cin 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
44. e recommend you use the component video input on the TV instead of the composite video connection Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect the VCR s audio video outputs to INPUT 1 R and L Audio and V Video on the TV using composite audio video cables B Connect the VCR s audio video inputs to the AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV This enables recording of digital and analog programs except copy protected or component video formats Viewing the Components i Ss 2 12 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view Press the TV button on the remote control Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels e View the VCR on the INPUT 1 channel e View the DVD player on the INPUT 2 channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to page 16 Chapter 1 How to Connect TV Satellite Receiver VCR 1 Connections amp Setup ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CableCARD SATELLITE RECEIVER omposite OFF AIR ANTENNA Connect your cable and or off air antenna If you have cable and an off air antenna connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT Connect the off air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect the VCR s audio video outputs to INPUT 2 R and L Audio and V Video on the TV using comp
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46. els for you Check fewer boxes to make the search faster but less complete and vice versa Input to search Cable Input Antenna Input Channels to search Digital channels Analog channels Other search options Detect antenna or cable setting Include previously found channels in search To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all menus and directly tune to the The first time that you doa Channel Search put a check in all the boxes to do a thorough search for channels channel with the number keys Press K to make changes to this screen s settings Press OK to skip to the next step in the setup routine the TV is searching for analog and digital channels and Cable and Antenna inputs are being searched You may want to leave and come back later Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup 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 Make sure you have connected cable and or off air antenna to the corresponding inputs before you start channel search 1 To doa complete channel search check each box that pertains to your TV For example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT
47. eme 56 Digital captions 54 Menu language 56 Screen Format 55 Time 55 Translucency 56 Problems Audio 59 Parental controls 60 Remote control 60 TV 58 V Chip 60 Professional picture setting 44 Program title 28 Programming the remote Automatic code search 22 Direct entry 22 Pulse code modulation 49 R Rating Limits movies 34 Ratings Blocking movie 34 Viewing movie 34 RECORD button 21 Remote Programming 21 Remote control Batteries 16 Buttons 20 Code list 24 Indicator 20 Remote Setup 52 Reset controls 46 REVERSE button 21 S S VIDEO jack 9 SAP 48 SAP display 28 Satellite Receiver remote codes 29 Screen Format 55 Search Automatic code 22 Channels 50 Second audio program 48 Service authorized 7 Setup Ethernet 52 Setup assisted 16 Signal source 51 Signal Strength 50 SKIP button 21 Sleep timer 28 55 Sliders 43 Software upgrade 50 Index Sound logic 48 Special Features 51 Specifications 61 Back panel 62 Front panel 62 Sound 61 Stand 6 Stereo 47 Expanded 47 STOP button 21 Stretch screen format 55 Subchannels 50 SWAP button 21 T Things to Consider Before You Connect 6 Time display 28 Time of Day 55 Timer sleep 55 Wake Up 55 Translucency 56 Troubleshooting 58 Turn on TV 16 TV button 21 TV CableCARD connection 15 TV HDMI or DVI component connection 14 TV problems 58 TV remote codes 25 TV Satellite Receiver VCR connection 13 TV VCR DVD Player connec
48. found channels in search 6 i iL To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all menus and directly tune to the channel with the number keys Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search features that are checked above 7 Special Features 8 Ethernet Setup Tip You can still add a channel that was not found by Channel Search Clear any on screen menus and tune to it by using the number buttons on the remote If the channel can be tuned it will be added to the channel list for that tuner Main Menu gt Connections Current TV Software Version and Date A2 0B B2 0A 1 Signal Strength If you have a connection to the TV s Ethernet jack your TV Z may periodically alert you to the availability of a TV 2 Channel Search software upgrade which can be downloaded through the Software Upgrade Ethernet jack From time to time your cable company may use the Cable Signal Source 4 lt Input to automatically upgrade the digital cable software 5 Video Input Setup in the TV If the TV is on you ll be notified when it occurs D Auto Tuning Status TV software upgrade XXXXX is available by selecting the Upgrade Now button below Upgrade Now You can view your current TV software version and check if a new software version is available 7 Special Features 8 Ethernet Setup 50 Signal Strength This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV The list sho
49. g limits to h enforced Content Status Fields SS Lets you select which Rating Settings 2 V Chip Movie Rating 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 Press OK toe theme limit coded in green and the 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 on
50. gital cable television services See below for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV You should know e Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV the card can t be used with any other TV unless it is re authorized to it You won t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT Make sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT Once inserted it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card In the case it needs to be removed grasp firmly and pull the card straight out Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service Once you have connected a digital cable card to the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV explained above you are ready to receive digital cable channels Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to appear Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them with the information on screen Notes If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the information press MENU on the remote to access the menu system Then press 9 9 9 and the information screen appears Go to page 52 for more information on the CableCARD Tools menu You can t order video on demand through your digital cable card Call your local cable company to place an order Go to page 16 Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power
51. hannels that have a o gece wane ja E check mark in the Unlocked List see Channel Lists below If the TV is lt _ Te Tee bes locked when watching TV you only see the channels that are marked as a Viewable in the Locked List If the TV is locked all channels can still be a 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 You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings password choice EE If you do not lock the TV none of the settings for V Chip channel block and front panel block take effect Tip Main Menu gt Parental Controls If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold the MENU Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features The Unlocked List will be used instead OK button on the front panel and VOL button on the remote for three 2 Video Input List x l Stee seconds This resets the password only and unlocks the TV all other Cable Channel List CRT Point to Yes and press OK to unlock the TV settings in Parental Controls are not changed 5 USA VChip e Point to No and press OK to cancel 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated Front Button Block Warning Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking fea
52. her Components e How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It e Using the INPUT button e Remote Code List Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the Remote Control Indicator REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD PIP STOP PAUSE F gt SWAP CH CTRL Tip The DVD button turns on most RCA GE and Proscan products 20 The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows up down left right Used to move through the on screen menus Also moves the PIP window see page 38 for more information Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components Lights when you press a valid button on the remote Flickers when a button is pressed and the batteries are low 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings Also used in the TV menu to make selections ANTeCAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR button In SAT mode functions as a TV SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver When tuned to an input press to go back to the most recently used tuner Antenna or Cable Input AUX Places the remote in auxiliary 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
53. highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box 2 Select Start to begin the setup 3 When the channel search is complete a message screen appears Select Continue Another message screen appears telling you that you ve completed the Assisted Setup Select Continue on the left 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 or CableCARD is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT Channel Search won t work for it 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 off air and cable signals QAM and ATSC 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 e Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control e Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features e Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System e Chapter 5 Reference 17 This page intentionally left blank Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview e The Buttons on the Remote Control e Programming the Remote to Operate Ot
54. ials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 66 Chapter 5 Index 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be su
55. ied to Input 2 You can choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Press OK to continue asking if you want to save the setting select No The preset is saved until you change the channel or input Ad Menu System Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings Picture Settings Picture Presets Auto Color Color Warmth Convergence Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand and Advanced Settings Each one is described below Note When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu the graphics become transparent so you can see how your adjustments affect the picture To access the Picture Quality menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Press 1 The Picture Quality options appear Each is described below Note When making Picture Quality changes inputs are all adjusted independent of each other Digital cable and antenna channels are adjusted independent of analog cable and antenna channels 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 Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color The richness of the color Tint The balance between the red and green levels Black Level The brightness of the picture Sharpness The crispness of the edges in the picture To create pic
56. ific time every day of the week and tune to a specific channel Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually If you don t enter the time it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel Make sure you check the time acquired is correct Note If you enter the time manually you must remember to set your TVS time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time Sleep Timer and Wake Up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to change the TV s time 55 Using the TV s Nenu System EE Color Scheme Q Sky Blue EEE oe Select from among four colors Sky Blue Emerald Raspberry and Plum to 2 Screen Format Raspberry ON Pum 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 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language Press a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu poem Translucency The translucency level you set is applied to the on screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs You can change the translucency see through level of the menu screens Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons 6 Menu Language Press 4 or K to move the indicator to the desired translucency level for the on screen menus Menu Language English T Closed Captioning Highlight with the and arrows Select with the OK button The menu language can
57. in the table on the next page Main Menu gt Parental Controls USA V Chip USA V Chip TV Ratings The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced The USA V Chip L kating lets you decide which I V programs can and Rating Content D kaing status cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password Highlight and select USA V Chip L Press OK to set the age based TV rating limit and content 3 Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating 4 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 31 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 you can block or view Main Menu gt Parental Controls K USA V Chip The V Chip TV rating limits are set with this screery KR The TV must he locked for the ratin
58. iority menu SAP or Audio mode icon appears when the current analog channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information or when current digital channel is broadcasting an alternate audio mode respectively Sound mode icons mono stereo Dolby surround four channel surround 4 1 channel surround five channel surround etc Appears when a program can be recorded otherwise it is grayed out Parental Control icon is displayed 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 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 the Primary channel sometimes called the major channel A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels Tip Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog A digital ATSC or QAM channel has a dash and second number after it e g 21 1 an analog channel NTSC doesn t e g Ch 21 Primary Subchannel Channel if necessary 60 2_ wiP Fable lee Listening to Stereo 4 3 Normal 480i SD udi DOD 2 REC 6 MPAA Not Rated Direct Tuning
59. 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 the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch Note When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power indicator 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 indicator goes off This happens every time the TV is unplugged and plugged back in Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on the tab and lifting cover Insert 2 fresh AAA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly with the polarities inside the remote Replace the cover Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press the Power button on the TV s front panel Note Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions MUTE GO BACK CLEAR f gt P 7 OK N 4 k FORMAT SKIP MENU button OK button Arrow buttons Tip To access the setup menus press MENU and choose Assisted Setup 16 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 men
60. l for going directly to an input like HDMI DVI Notes The AUX button by default is set up for an RCA VCR If you need to reprogram the AUX button use the 2001 code Then use the VCR2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto tuning The RCA SAT2 option doesn t have a function for your remote 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 Channel 2 5 or 4 Cable Input Component is connected to the CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the 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 Input Component is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Chapter 3 37 Using the TV s Features Input 1 Component is connected to the Input 1 Video V or S VIDEO jack on the back of th
61. ll options selected takes some time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searched If cable box or CableCARD is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT Channel Search won t work for it Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and indicates if a new upgrade is available The software upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet with ISP subscription Select the Upgrade Now button if available to upgrade your software Note If using a dialup service via a router connected at a dialup speed of 50K the Software Upgrade could take several hours or more If TV is unplugged while doing a Software Upgrade during this time it could cause the TV to not operate properly Chapter 4 Main Menu gt Connections Front Input T Signal Strength 2 Channel Search Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go to the video inputs Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle then press OK or MENU OK to scroll to the input you want 5 Video Input Source 3 Software Upgrade 6 Auto Tuning 7 Special Features amp Ethernet Setup You can select a source from the available signal sources Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Connections Select the Input 2 video source Component Video Y PB PR Signal Strength Co
62. ll 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 36 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features SF Se 2 Video Input List 3 Cable Channel List 4 Antenna Ch List 5 USA V Chip D Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated R Front Button Block 1 Signal Strength 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Video Input Setup 7 Special Features amp Ethernet Setup 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 a prolonged time e g due to a power outage the buttons become unblocked Press OK to block disable the buttons on the front of the TV Only the remote or keyboard will control the TV 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 AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp VCR2 AUX default RCA SAT2 DVD Front Input SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Front Input
63. lly 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 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 34 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 Canada V Chip English Rating System Rating 18 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
64. minder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com 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 Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience The following section highlights some of your T V s most unique features Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features Resolution it s math that works for you The crisp lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology provides The resolution is measured by calculating the number of active lines of pixels A pixel which
65. mposite Video 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source SCH lt The component video Y PB PR connectors on the TV can Lee TST be changed to accept composite video instead When using 6 Auto Tuning composite video connect the yellow RCA cable to the Y VIDEO connector on the TV 7 Special Features amp Ethernet Setup You can select the Air Cable setting for Antenna A and Antenna B Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control T Signal Strength VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp VCR2 AUX default RCA SAT2 DVD SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Front Input y Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Video Input Setup 7 Special Features amp Ethernet Setup Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Main Menu K Connections K Special Features Select what should occur when power is restored to the TV Initial Channel Off Initial Channel is disabled 2 Initial Volume 3 Maximum Volume 4 CableCARD Tools 5 Remote Setup Chapter 4 On Go to last input or channel selected On Go to r Channel Sub channel Note An Initial Channel setting of On will be enabled only when the TV is plugged back in or electricity is otherwise restored to the
66. n 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 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 Chapter 4 fy Balance Check Boxes Radio Buttons Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at JE Signal Strength Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade VCR Front Input VCR2 AUX default Front Input DVD Chapter 4 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 Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider Press the left or right arrow to adjust the indicator on a horizontal slider Choice Lists Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list Check boxes let you select one or more options A radio button lets you select only one
67. n Help and Control Panels This section highlights your TV s on screen menu system The menu system has several types of screens An overview follows Note The Parental Controls menu item is discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup Chapter Main Menu 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 3 Parental Controls Auto Color Correct the color from channel to channel Color Warmth Adjust the color to Cool Warm or Normal Convergence Automatically or manually align the picture 5 Preferences s Edge Enhancement Make the picture s edges sharper 6 MIG Setup Contrast Expand Intensify and enhance shades of black Advanced Settings Fine tune the picture and its position 4 Connections Press OK or gt to access the Picture Quality menu Tips A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu For example in the Main Menu press 2 to go straight to the Audio menu Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system look at the menu path at the top for example Main Menu Picture Quality or if you re just tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove
68. n provide you with 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 operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit WWW rca com customersupport Video Connections Coaxial TV VCR DVD Audio Player Component Composite Coaxial TV Satellite Audio video Receiver VCR Component Composite Coaxial TV Component HDMI or DVI with with DVI or HDMI HDMI DVI adapter Coaxial TV CableCARD Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO el OUTPUT CableCARD OUTPUT CH CH HDMI DVI INPUT GES p D 5 m e DIOP iD 2 Y EI AUDIO L VIDEO G OUTPUT Composite Video Cable RCA Type Explanation of Jacks and Cables The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV When connecting cables be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs video input into video out right audio input into right audio out etc This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections cables may be ordered separately by calling the number on page 63 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 qualit
69. nection and connector is usually white e Y Video provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow e S VIDEO lets you connect an S Video cable for better picture quality to a 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 The S Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite video jacks because the color chrominance also called chroma part of the signal is separated from the black and white Cuminance part of the picture INPUT 2 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC analog video component with either composite or component outputs such as a VCR e R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e Y Video P P Unlike a single video input component CY P DJ 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 720p and 1080i signals If you re connecting to a component with a Video jack instead you can still use the Y Video jack Go to the Connections menu select Video Input Source and choose Composite video as your source Go to page 51 for more information Notes Also remember to connect the left and right audio cable
70. nnels may look better when you use the Normal video format the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu Go to page 53 for more instructions Chapter 5 59 References 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 OUTPUT 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 CY 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 If 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 ability to program delays Check the audio video Receiver s manual The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure
71. nput or outputs associated with 2 Audio Processor Digital Audio Out Choose either Auto Select or PCM output Ten DVI Audio Input Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device audio When you select the Audio Connections feature a submenu appears with 4 Audio Language options Digital Audio Out and DVI Audio Input Audio Connections amp Dynamic Bass Press or lt to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Digital Audio Out Allows you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound if ppan transmitted and you ve connected a six channel receiver to the TV s Pw DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable Choose the Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal when correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu available out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Main Menu gt Audio t Audio Connections e Auto Select Your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving This is the best Press or to point to an option then press OK to selection if you have a decoder with Dolby Digital and PCM that was manufactured in the last several years Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT e PCM Pulse Code Modulation The TV sends all signals thro
72. nu The Preferences menu 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 format a picture on the 16 9 screen Time Menu Set up time related features aColor Scheme Pick a color for the menu system Translucency Pick a level of translucency for the menus s Menu Language Select from English Espa ol and Francais Press OK or to access the Preferences menu CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV services when a CableCARD is inserted in the back of the TV and you have subscribed to digital cable service Go to page 17 for more information on using your CableCARD The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card you have inserted into your TV The graphic to the left is an example of what you might see Select an option to view more information Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed on more than one page Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page for example as the graphic to the left shows and simply press the OK button on the remote to read more text If more than one link appears use the arrow buttons to highlight the one you want To exit the screen press CLEAR on the remote Remote Setup Allows you to control three different RCA TVs This is helpful if you have two or thre
73. o 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 Film mode is applied to all inputs Options are s 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 Resets all Picture Quality controls to their original factory settings except Personal Picture Preset for the currently tuned input see on screen text To reset the settings you must 1 Tune to the input you would like to reset 2 Press MENU to access the Main Menu 3 From the Advanced Settings menu select Reset Controls and then select Reset to set reset the settings for the currently tuned input Chapter 4 l Picture Quality 3 Parental Controls 4 Connections 5 Preferences D Assisted Setup 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Mode 7 Audio Connections amp Dynamic Bass T Equalizer Presets 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Mode 7 Audio Connections 8 Dynamic Bass Chapter 4 Main Menu 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
74. ock the TV sides Un ue Se Shae ore pu te e children cannot see certain programs channels or use the buttons on the Cable Channel List Choose channels for the Cable Input GES Antenna Channel List Choose channels for the Antenna Input front of the TV The Parental Controls menu controls the software inside s USA V Chip Set rating limits for USA rated shows Eeer your TV referred to as V Chip which lets you program your TV so it EE won t display certain programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in the Parental Controls menu By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it Press OK or K to access the Parental Controls menu The options of the Parental Controls menu are Lock Unlock TV Video Input List Cable Channel List Antenna Channel List USA V Chip Canada V Chip V Chip Unrated and Front Button Block Lock Unlock TV Main Menu gt Parental Controls ace Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and Ta the TV using a password It locks or unlocks channel lists If the TV is Esseg Locked List and blocking features that you have set up in unlocked when watching TV you only see the c
75. ol feature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set For information on removing limits see the section Parental Controls e Closed captioning is not viewable in the PIP window e PIP channel skips all digital ATSC TV channels and tunes to analog channels e PIP can only be displayed in analog signals from CABLE ANTENNA composite S VIDEO and component Y Pb Pr inputs in 480i format Emergency Alert System EAS The EAS works only if you have a digital cable card connected to the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV Your cable company informs you of emergency alert information related to your state or local level emergencies such as Flash Flood Warnings Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Watches When your TV receives a state or local level emergency a message is displayed that lasts approximately 2 minutes but can be repeated if necessary During this time you can t clear the information being displayed In the rare event that there is an national level emergency your TV would tune to a channel broadcasting the emergency information Chapter 3 39 This page intentionally left blank 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 Connections Menu e Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Nenu System Menus On scree
76. onnection e Explanation of Jacks and Cables e The Front of Your TV e How To Connect e Plug in the TV e Put Batteries in the Remote e Turn on the TV e Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup e Complete the Assisted Setup e Next Steps aer 2 Ee L oe Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 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 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
77. option 1 Use the arrow buttons to move left right up down 2 Press OK to select a radio button press OK to select or de select a check box Numeric Entries Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers passwords and time values The number buttons on the remote and the arrow channel up down volume up down MENU OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the information 1 Use the left right arrow button to highlight the field 2 To enter time values such as the Wake Up Timer highlight the or field and press OK to change the time or simply use the number buttons To enter passwords you must use the number buttons On screen Menu Items The on screen menu items are used to access the information and or change the settings of the specific item highlighted Highlight the item with the up and down arrow buttons Then press OK or right arrow button to access the item s information To make a selection in one step press the number button corresponding to the item Action Buttons An on screen button that performs the action labelled on the button Press the right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select Choice Fields A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices Press OK to select the next entry within the choice field Moving the highlight to a different choice field saves the selection previously made 45 Using the TV s Picture Qualit 3 Parental Controls 4 Connections 5
78. or low e Unplug Wait five minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 55 for instructions 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 or press the INPUT or ANTeCAB button Unusual sound quality e Check the Graphic Equalizer and Sound Logic settings e Check if SAP is turned on e Check that the Audio Mode is set to your language 58 Chapter 5 References No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e If using an S Video connection component video and composite video remember to also connect the component s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s L and R INPUT jacks e Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode Mono or Stereo and Expanded is selected e Check the Maximum and Initial Volume settings in the Special Features menu Channel search finds few channels e The cable connected to the CABLE and or ANTENNA INPUT jack might be loose e Your off air antenna might be getting a weak signal Move it higher or get a bigger antenna e If you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks try swapping the cables Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT off air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT e If you h
79. osite audio video cables B Connect the VCR s audio video inputs to the AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV This enables recording of digital and analog programs except copy protected or component video formats Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV Connect the satellite receiver s audio output jacks to the INPUT 1 R and L Audio jacks and the S Video output jack to the S VIDEO jack on the TV using audio cables and an S Video cable If your satellite receiver doesn t have an S Video output you can make the video connection by using the V Video jack instead Note If you are using an S Video cable you must also use audio cables The S Video cable only transfer video information Viewing the Components 1 2 ER Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view Press the TV button on the remote control Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels e View the VCR on the INPUT 2 channel e View the satellite receiver on the INPUT 1 channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to page 16 Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup ETHERNET fal DIGITAL Gel AUDIO OUTPUT Component with HDMI CableCARD se menu for NAU audio POWER AC 120V 60Hz How to Connect TV Component with DVI or HDMI High Definition Multimedia
80. ot fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with the 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 CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services including premium and HDTV cable channels without the need for a set top box Go to page 15 for information on using the CableCARD slot HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components Note If you connect a component with a DVI jack to the HDMI DVI input you ll need an HDMI DVI adapter Also connect the left and right audio cables to an input that is not in use An example is shown on page 14 Then go to the Audio Connections menu and select DVI Audio Input to choose the input you re using to receive audio CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from cable or cable box ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an off air antenna Manutactured under license trom Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
81. our satellite dish antenna Chapter 5 63 References 2 way Splitter VH47 4 way Splitter VH49 ANT200 Optical SPDIF cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver 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 0 TP6O7N 7 ft TP625N 25 ft Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed 2 way Signal Splitter 4 way Signal Splitter helps you connect to other components Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna 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 64 Part No Price me Ss EES Weatherproof F Connector 2 vupegs 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft vue 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft S Video Cable 6 ft wm sss Tiesa s 265092 pp Lass Network Category 6 Cable 7 ft Network Category 6 Cable 25 ft Price not available at time of printing Description Screw on antenna cable 3 ft Screw on antenna cable 6 ft Push on
82. programs with this rating and Or French katings corresponding themes Press gt 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 Main Menu gt Parental Controls V Ch D U n rated Prog ra m Block Bock Unrated and Exempt Programs Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip View Unrated and Exempt Programs F video moutt recognizes as Unrated USA and Exempt Canada can be viewed ED esis sports political religious local and weather 7 Note that Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports 4 Antenna B List programs emergency bulletins public announcements programs without ratings the Movie rating N A political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins D USAV Chip e the USA TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt E 6 Canada V Chip public announcements and programs without ratings the movie rating The TV must be locked for the V Chip Unrated feature to be V Chip Unrated enforced amp Front Button Block N A and the TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt Unrated programming can either be blocked or viewable when the TV is locked Press OK to continue Block Unrated and Exempt Programs A
83. re 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 powder 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 Chapter 5 67 Index Symbols 3 2 pulldown 46 A Accessories 63 Action buttons 43 Advanced Settings 46 Age based rating Blocking 33 Viewing 33 Age Based Ratings Canada English 35 Canada French 37 USA 32 Analog captions 53 Analog TV channel 29 ANTeCAB button 20 ANTENNA INPUT jack 10 Arrow buttons 20 Aspect ratio 28 Assisted setup 16 Audio remote codes 25 Audio menu 47 Audio Connections 49 Audio Mode 48 Audio Processor 47 Balance 48 Dynamic Bass 49 Equalizer presets 47 SAP 48 Sound logic 48 Audio Mode 48 Audio mode display 28 AUDIO OUTPUT Digital 10 Audio processor 47 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Jacks 8 Authorized service 7 58 65 Auto color 45 Auto converge 45 Auto Tuning 37 51 Antenna Input 37 Cable Input 37 Front Input 38 HDMI DVI Input 38 Input 1 38 Input 2 38
84. 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 60 e When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power indicator 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 indicator goes off This happens every time power is reapplied to the TV e Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option Press MENU OK on the front panel Select Connections then Special Features then Remote Setup Choose TV default Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked e Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Sleep Timer or Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 55 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high
85. rols Connections Preferences 6 Assisted Setup 52 Main Menu K Connections K Special Features Select the remote mode that this TV should respond to TV default Tv2 G Tv3 Use this screen if you want to set up this RCA TV to respond to a different RCA TV remote mode By doing so you can independently control two RCA TVs that are near each other simply by changing the mode of the remote A third RCA TV can be added to the same location and controlled separately if it has this screen and is set up to respond to a remote mode that is different than the first two RCA TVs Remote Setup can be used to control up to three TV s in the same location Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Connections K 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 4455 If your Ethernet gateway device supports DHCP the Domain Name will appear here domain name here If required 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 Main Me
86. rvice 4 to Use the digital captions then the 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 a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Preferences t Closed Captioning If a digital TV program has both analog and digital captions Q Use the digital captions if available otherwise use analog Use the analog captions at all times 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 a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Preferences Closed Captioning When available digital captions can be displayed using Q Your custom settings below ei The caption provider s default settings Standard Caption Size OAN Caption Font Aa Bb Cc k Magenta Caption Color Yellow Background Color ies SEIL Background Opacity Translucent Caption Opacity Press OK to select one of the three Caption sizes Press 4 to return to the menu Digital Captions
87. s because the Y Pb Pr cables carry only the picture signal not the sound PIP can only be displayed from component inputs in 480i format ETHERNET Connect a router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line DSL modem to the TV using an Ethernet cable CAT 5 for a possible software upgrade Go to page 50 for more information on software upgrades 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 on the jack means the data is either being sent or received Connections amp Setup DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ae HHA E CableCARD HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio ee Iz D CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT D DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Usea digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder Dolby Digital offers theatre quality sound six audio channels 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 Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack Note This TV s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack IEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder Older equipment some of which is n
88. s 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 Displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received Text Displays information at one particular position such as the bottom third of the screen You cannot see the picture underneath the text You can choose between eight closed caption modes 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 53 Using the TV s Nenu System 54 T Caption Display 2 Analog Captions 4 Caption Priority x 5 Caption Style T Caption Display 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions 5 Caption Style Caption Display 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions EI Caption Priority Main Menu gt Preferences t Closed Captioning Q Service 1 You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital TV Service 2 programs Service 3 l If the Caption Priority feature is set Se
89. s 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 do 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 K Parental Controls K Canada V Chip a Canada V Chip f You may not need to set the options on this screen unless you live in or near Canada The English or French Canada V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced V programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 2 French Ratings Rating Status 184 144 Not Rated l 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls ee TV have previously been locked you must enter your password Viewable Viewable 2 Highlight Canada V Chip and select either Canada s English Ratings Press OK to block or view
90. screen The options are Normal Cinerama Zoom or Stretch If your TV receives an image with a 4 3 aspect ratio the image can be displayed in one of four ways Normal The image of a 4 3 video signal is centered with bars on the right and left sides of the screen Cinerama The image of a 4 3 video signal is centered expanding in the horizontal direction to fill the display with little distortion Stretch The image of a 4 3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 33 while the vertical size stays the same Zoom The image of a 4 3 video signal increases by approximately 33 and the vertical size increases by approximately 33 Edges of the image might be cropped Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels the TV will change formats for you Notes There is no ability provided to change the screen format for a 16 9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV s screen The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to be a 4 3 aspect ratio picture The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a one button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu Time Menu The Time menu lets you set up time related features Time menu consists of Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer and Time of Day Sleep Timer A one time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specific time Wake Up Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a spec
91. sercis ie a EEN 5003 Le orarin 5020 5021 5022 5028 5035 5045 Hitachi EE 5003 Jerrold nie 5003 5018 5023 5024 5046 5053 Magnavox enen a E E E L 5025 EEN 5026 Movie Kn EE 5027 CH EE 5005 KEE 5027 EE 5016 5029 EE E 5048 5052 Euren 5011 5012 5013 5015 5019 5025 5030 5031 5032 See E 5033 5034 Ier 5000 5001 EE 5007 5047 5049 5052 Reali SUC eeneg 5009 ee 5022 5035 RE OCI EE 5017 El E EE 5003 SE 5034 Scientific Atlanta 0 ccccssescesneverss 5006 5036 5037 5038 ST 5018 SE EEN 5003 eT eege 5052 Standard Components sese 5039 5044 SIE 5018 5053 Eeer 5018 ICDS erer 5018 EE 5040 EE 5014 TOCO EE 5004 5023 l a E a E A A O 5018 KEE 5027 Bt er E 5008 5009 U ited Oro EE 5053 Uaes EE 5008 5009 5010 VIEWSAT EE 5025 5027 Ze EE 5050 5051 Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for the AUX button Alphastar Aere 5079 Ral 5056 5057 TIS IMIG EE 5078 Diake ceee EE 5058 5059 Echostat EE 5089 E EE 5000 5001 General Instruments n s 5060 5061 5062 IS E EE 5083 5084 E EE 5077 5090 CC en ee eo 5082 TARTS OIG geed 5075 POIDS merin aniren 2 Taa OER aE RT aa T 5085 ST eene ee 5076 EE Ae 5000 5001 RCA ET 5000 5001 5071 5080 5081 I IN STAG EE 5063 Eeer 5072 e E reece tee eae testes ts acento ene 5064 ee 5065 KSE 5068 5073 Uniden ee 5069 5086 Audio Codes Programmable for the AUX button RCA and Dimensia AM FEM EE 4003 4270 AUA EE 4004 PRONO EE 4005 dE 4006 CD E 4007 4190 4211
92. 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 May 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 a GC S Video cable Coaxial cable A V Cable Composite Video Component Video HDMI cable or DVI Audio Video cable Y Pb Pr cable cable and HDMI DVI adapter HDMI and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 6 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve Please use the following chart to determine which connection 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 the following page Note for U S Customers If you prefer we ca
93. st households are analog and can t receive or record digital TV signals recording digital TV broadcasts wasn t possible without purchasing additional equipment That s why RCA added AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs RCA understands how you watch TV and what s necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless CableCARD is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc Table of Contents Introduction Key Features OV ORV T 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect sssssssssss sss ss sese eenn 6 Protect Against Power e L 6 Protect Components from Overheating sss sese sese eee eee eee D Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference eee 6 Use Le tee ELONE E 6 YS R ea DEE 6 Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TN 6 Choose Your Connection ezesiciesnctsesssancasicsectsn anecasiranssecancessmcnnesrisumlaeausdsunnadavetesitanuecortsuaeianesedeatadat 7 Video Oi 9 eco ate cece uae E a S 7 Digital Network ee lege CN 7 Explanation of Jacks and Cables ssssssss sse 8 TMG ROME OR YOUN TU sosie E E 11 Seit let 11 Front Panel sasinen nn EEN 11 How to Connect TV VCR DVD Player REENEN 12 How to Connect TV Satellite Receiver VCR eee 13 How to Connect TV Component with DVI or HDMI sese eee eee 14 How to Connect TV CableCARDD EN 15 Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service eee eee 15 E
94. stands for picture element is a small dot The picture you see on your TY is composed of these dots A regular analog television only has a resolution of about 200 000 pixels 480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels 211 200 pixels The HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels 1 920 x 1 080 2 073 600 More pixels equal more detail In summary HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to 10 times the resolution of the picture on a regular analog TV Analog NTSC HD Digital ATSC mee 5 1 ch Surround Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture Regular TVs use a 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 3 aspect ratio that the film industry was using at that time 16 9 Aspect Ratio 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 9 aspect ratio also called widescreen format When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee the 16 9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV This widescreen format makes sense
95. sts and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Note A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled encrypted channels Contact your cable provider for more information Go to page 15 for more information TruScan Digital Reality With the Film Mode option turned on the intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality 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 can automatically convert the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail a process commonly referred to as reverse 3 2 pulldown User friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Zi E 70 e You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting where SZ ue l Se you watch TV by using Personal Presets and or the automatic picture quality ideogame i SH E E P e d e settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Night Videogame Professional You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs R Advanced Settings can choose the setti K e Help Text The elaborate on screen help text describes your TV s features and explains how to use them Help text Audio Video Output Jacks Because the VCRs in mo
96. 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 14 Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general 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 ageression 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 G 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 C
97. sure the TV has been on for at least 30 minutes TV needs to warm up for best results before starting Auto Converge or ked Blue Centering When you select the Convergence feature a submenu appears with three options 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 if necessary Blue Centering Aligns the blue and green images to fine tune the picture 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 Chapter 4 45 Using the TV s Menu System 46 Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Convergence 7 Contrast Expand amp Advanced Settings T Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Convergence 6 Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand amp Advanced Settings T Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Convergence 6 Edge Enhancement 7 Contrast Expand Q Advanced Settings Main Menu gt Picture Quality Q Off Low High Edge Enhancement replaces gradual edge transitions in
98. t 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 Un the example above you would highlight TV PG 3 Press the OK button to change content status from V Viewable to B Blocked All higher ratings content themes change to Blocked Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect Chapter 3 33 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 e ee whose content theme you want to change to Viewable Sexually explicit dialogue S 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 the content theme s
99. tatus corresponding to TV 14 Fantasy Violence Main Menu gt Parental Controls t USA V Chip V Ch p M ovie Rati ng Li m it The V Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen T T T e locked for the rating limits to be enforced You set movie MPAA rating limits by blocking movies rated above a gu Seles specified rating How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the H C17 EE next two sections L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change Not Rated R WESSEN Movies G13 Brena zts To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu GA Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are enforced when the TV is locked Select Parental Controls E 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 Un 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 automatica
100. the menus from the screen and start over again Menu Path Main Menu gt Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control T Signal Strength VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade VCR2 AUX default RCA SAT2 4 Signal Source Front Input Front Input DVD Front Input 5 Video Input Setup 6 Auto Tuning Di SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box 7 Spec al Features Front Input B Ethei net Setup Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Highlighted Help Text Menu Selection 42 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 1 Press the MENU button the Main Menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons left right up down to move through the menu and highlight different options 3 Press the OK button to select a highlighted item Note Press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu to select the option To exit the Main Menu e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press MENU e Press 0 Go Back or GO BACK on the remote On Screen Help Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu selectio
101. the inputs to your Channel Search Search for available channels in your area EE television Items in the Connections menu are Signal Strength Channel Search 5 rees ee ee Software Upgrade Signal Source Video Input Setup Auto Tuning Special Auto Tuning Create one button access to your devices 1 Picture Quality D Assisted Setup Special Features For advanced users only Ethernet Setup Configure the Ethernet connection settings Features and Eth ernet Setup Press OK or to access the Audio menu Chapter 4 49 Using the TV s Menu System Main Menu gt Connections gt 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Video Input Setup 6 Auto Tuning Cha el A anna Inpu 7 Special Features Digital Ka Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna s 8 Ethernet Setup Main Menu gt Connections Input to search Channel Search finds channels Cable Input for you Check fewer boxes to 1 Signal Search Antenna Input make the search faster but less complete and vice versa Channel Search Channels to search Sei The first time that you doa 3 Software Upgrade Digital channels Channel Search put a check in Analog channels all the boxes to do a thorough 4 Signal Source search for channels Other search options 5 Video Input Setup Detect antenna or cable setting Car Include previously
102. the video with steeper edges This creates a picture with sharper edges A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Edge Enhancement manipulates gradual edge transitions by making them steeper and sharper Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Picture Quality gt A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press or lt to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 1 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you enhance picture performance Film Mode Improve the quality of movie playback Reset Controls Sets this input s settings to factory defaults Press OK or gt to access the Advanced Settings menu Edge Enhancement Edge Enhancement makes the edges of the video steeper sharper and crisper There are three options for the edge enhancement Off Low or High If artifacts appear in the video change the setting to Low or Off Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next The options are Off Low and High Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust picture position When you select Advanced Settings a submenu appears with options Film Mode Automatically detects vide
103. to a Channel 1 Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control TV button 2 Enter the primary channel number This number appears in the primary channel entry box Press OK or wait a few seconds If you don t enter a subchannel the TV tunes to the lowest digital subchannel 3 Ifthe primary channel number has fewer than six digits for cable or two digits for antenna and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right arrow button to advance to the subchannel entry box 4 Enter the number of the subchannel This number appears in the Right arrow subchannel entry box 5 Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV tunes to the channel Notes You can always use the channel up and down buttons on Tip the remote control to change channels within the TV mode If a digital and analog channel have the same primary If you wait too long before entering the subchannel the TV tunes channel number tune to the analog channel by to the lowest digital subchannel entering the analog channel number or entering the analog channel number and then a subchannel of 0 Chapter 3 29 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and Unlocked channel lists ratings and blocking features Picture Quality The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that 7 Audio s Lock TV Unlock TV Choose to either lock or unl
104. ts 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic d Audio Mode 7 Audio Connections 8 Dynamic Bass T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Mode 7 Audio Connections R Dynamic Bass T Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Mode Main Menu gt Audio Q off 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 the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press a or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Audio Currently Playing Audio Mode 1 of 1 English Spanish Spanish Change Audio French The number of Audio Modes available German K for the current program is Italian Japanese Korean Chinese A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Default Audio Mode If the Default Audio Mode is available then it will be heard otherwise the mode listed above is heard Use the button above to change the current program s audio Audio Mode is only available for digital TV ATSC programs Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode if more than one is a
105. ture 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 Picture Presets Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the six preset picture settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Night Videogame Professional and Personal Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room After you select a preset the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically If you choose Personal you can customize each Picture Quality setting to your desired level and a message appears to asking if you want to save those settings After you ve saved your personal settings you can go back into the menu and select a different picture preset For example if you normally use Personal but want to watch a show in Vibrant Day lighting choose Vibrant Day watch the show and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal Chapter 4 Using the TV s Nenu System Se Auto Color Q On Se Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture Choose On or 2 Picture Presets When Auto Color is set to On it minimizes flesh tone variations Off depending on your preference 4 Color Warmth 5 Con
106. tures Press OK to continue Channel Lists Video Input List Cable Channel sent Uses List Antenna Ch List The channel lists contain the following information major channel number with subchannel number only if it s a digital channel channel call letters when channel is tuned Locked List and Unlocked List The major channels listed in Cable Channel List and Antenna Ch List for off Main Menu gt Parental Controls T Lock TV All Video Inputs Video Input List Input 1 Input 2 3 Cable Channel List Front Input HDMI ER 4 Antenna Ch List 5 USA V Chip 6 Canada V Chip EEEEEEER 7 V Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block air or cable sources are based on the channel search results If a major added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable channel is not found by Channel Search then it is not listed 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Editing Channels in the Channel Lists All the lists can only be edited 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 check mark in the box 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
107. u screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item put the remote into TV mode by pressing the TV button then MENU Press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed in the menu Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Complete the Assisted Setup 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 Chapter 1 Continue Setup 2 Cancel Setup Continue Setup DCancel Setip Tip The first Channel Search takes several minutes if Main Menu gt Preferences Q English Highlight with the and arrows Select with the OK button Espa ol Resalte con las flechas vs Seleccione con el bot n OK Fran ais Mise en surbrillance avec et S lection avec OK Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Assisted Setup K Channel Search Channel Search finds chann
108. ugh the Digital Audio Output in PCM SEENEN DVI Audio Input Allows you to select the audio input you re using if Select the TV audio input where the DVI audio is connected input you ve connected an HDMI DVI cable adapter to the DVI input Select from SE the inputs listed Digital Audio Out DVI Audio Input Because an HDMI output carries the audio signal on the same cable as the video no setup is needed However if you connect a DVI output to the TV s HDMI input you need to connect the separate DVI audio to one of the TV s audio inputs and select that input in this screen The TV will use that audio input for sound when it displays a DVI signal Press a or e to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu Audio Dynamic Bass pnns The Dynamic Bass option provides additional bass enhancement for the audio 2 Audio Processor 3 sound Leak Choose Off Medium or High depending on your preference 4 Audio Language 7 Audio Connections fa Dynamic Bass A change in the screen is applied to all inputs Press or lt to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Connections Menu The Connections menu has screens for specifying and optimizing the connections inputs to the TV Signal Strength Check the signal strength of a channel The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust
109. until a valid password is entered To save time you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the box or choice field in the line that says All Video Inputs or All Channels but be very careful because you could erase all of your selections Note If a cable box is connected to the CABLE INPUT the channel list can be edited for Cable Channel in the Parental Controls menu If a cable box is connected via INPUT1 the channel list cannot be edited you can only use channel up down or use the number buttons How V Chip Works for the USA 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 With the V Chip Unrated menu you can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated or Exempt and programs that are considered unrated The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are
110. up for an RCA VCR Use the VCR2 option in the Auto Tuning menu to auto tune to your 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 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 CH CTRL is marked by a triangle D in the banner CLEAR Removes on screen menus and displays Cancels the commercial skip timer 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 Stretch Cinerama and Auto Format for some 4 3 signals not applicable to 16 9 signals FREEZE Freezes entire screen including the main picture and PIP window if PIP is displayed When recording from AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT freezes digital but not analog channels GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system Also toggles between antenna and input sources GUIDE If you re controlling another component that has a guide this accesses the on screen guide INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information Press again to remove the banner Chapter 2 Tip To turn off most RCA GE and
111. urrent channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls VOL4 Decreases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls VOL gt Increases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls di Power button Turns the TV on and off The indicator lights when TV is on Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup eg DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CABLE 0 RQ E TG CS R AUDIO L voo VCR E Y ANTEN SD oDIO L VIDEO TENNA OUT 2 Q 2 eil Ly ls T ch OFF AIR ANTENNA How to Connect TV VCR DVD Plaver 1 Connect your cable and or off air antenna If you have cable and an off air antenna connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT Connect the off air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT Connect your DVD Player to your TV A Connect the audio white and red cables to the INPUT 2 R and L Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player B Connect three video grade cables to the INPUT 2 Y VIDEO P P jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y P D outputs on the DVD player If your DVD player doesn t have Y P P use the INPUT 2 Y VIDEO jack instead Notes If you are using component video cables you must also connect audio cables The component video cables only transfer video information If your DVD player has a component video output w
112. vailable Main Menu gt Audio om 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 the 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 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Audio Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the remote control 6 Balance 7 Audio Connections 8 Dynamic Bass 48 A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output Use the and gt keys to adjust the speaker balance left or right Sound Logic 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 On or Off depending on your preference Audio Mode The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want to hear for ATSC digital TV programs If the Audio Mode icon in the banner lights it means there
113. venience Front Panel Back Panel Inputs Outputs 62 PO CARING E Yes Multilingual On screen DiSplay EE English French Spanish PO T E E A E A A Yes Closed e Analog amp Digital Pront Dutton EE Yes CON EE enee Yes Parental Control with USA amp Canada V Chip eee Yes PPC CATS e L saene EE Yes in Menu EIERE PIP teg Eenheete Aide Een Analog on Analog Picture Memory Presets for Video Input Yes Individual Memory Clock Time Sleep and Wake Up Timers sss Yes Stereo Headphone Eegen aaea gar age Sa eege ee gees 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Pront AAV TOPOL eebe Composite with S Video Composite A V Inputs with Autodetect S Videos 1 set Component with composite audio video inputs 1 Y Pr Pb RCA Jacks ee ee eee ee E SYNCROSCAN Anteona CADIS e 2 RF HDMI DVI Input with Audio Input menu selection 1 Broadband Connection Ethernet Rani 1 Audio Video Record en e 1 Digital Audio EENEG Eech 1 RT TE sooreroen errre n r e L E EE AREN N 1 Chapter 5 Accessory Information References Below are accessories available to compliment your product Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent How to Order To place your order by phone have your Vis
114. vergence 6 Edge Enhancement Oo Contrast Expand A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 amp Advanced Settings Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu a Color Warmth Q Cool enna Normal Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture The 2 Picture Presets Warm rea S feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Be ege Cool More blue 6 Edge Enhancement 7 Contrast Expand A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Normal Standard picture color Press a or lt to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu amp Advanced Settings Warm More red Main Menu gt Picture Quality Co nve rg e n ce aa a i GENEE The Convergence feature lets you adjust the TV s three tubes When the TV tubes Blue Centering Align the blue and green images S 7 i 3 Alto Color Red Centering Align the red and green images images are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the screen 4 Color Warmth R 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 eee misalignment Only one convergence is needed for all inputs regardless of the it Press 4 to return to the menu signal format Note Make
115. 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 password a second time to confirm the password Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some Mature Audience Only of the ratings back to Viewable V G Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings A 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 Y7 TV Directed to Children 7 years 3 Press the OK button to select Viewable and older Notes The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked 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 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 wan
116. ws the channel number the station name only when tuned e g NBC whether the channel is digital or analog which tuner is picking up the channel and current signal strength of digital channels When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list the TV attempts to tune to that channel You can then adjust your off air antenna for maximum signal strength Uargest 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 Digital subchannels e g 8 1 8 2 do not appear Note If you have both Antenna and Cable channels press the ANT CAB button to view your Cable channels or vice versa Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the Antenna and Cable inputs When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list Inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all aren t placed in the channel list To do a complete channel search check each box that pertains to your TV For example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box Select Start to begin the setup Notes Channel Search with a
117. y for comparison The HDMI DVI and component jacks are considered excellent S Video is very good composite jacks are good while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUTS and INPUTS AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input excluding copy protected programs and component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording e R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e Y Video provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow Notes When recording from this output remember to tune to the channel you want to record If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks playing a tape or switching to the VCR s tuner removes the pattern Chapter 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Component Cables Chapter 1 ETHERNET Y green PR red PB blue Connections amp Setup INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC analog component 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 e R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio provides left audio con
118. your personal preferences Features in the Preferences menu are Closed Captioning Screen Format Time Menu Color Scheme Translucency and Menu Language Chapter 4 Main Menu gt Preferences The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal preferences Closed Captioning 2 AEN Caption Display Select when captions should appear Analog Captions Select a default service for analog TV 3 Time Menu Digital Captions Select a default service for digital TV 4 Color Scheme Caption Priority Select digital or analog caption priority 5 IEEE Caption Style Select the appearance of digital captions 6 Menu Language The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how captions look and act Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Preferences Closed Captioning On Caption Display Off 2 Analog Captions On When Muted 3 Digital Captions You can choose when closed captioning information 4 EER should be displayed on the screen R Caption Style Note Not all programs have closed captioning and closed captioning is not supported on the HDMI input Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is displayed when it is available Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Preferences t Closed Captioning CC You can select a mode or source of 1 Caption Display e cc2 closed captions for analog TV programs Analog Captions cc3 If the Caption
119. ystemi EAS EE 39 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels sss ssssssss sss ssssss seene eenn 42 Navigating the Menu System E 42 Oi a SON Ee EE 42 OOI 42 Picture Quality ET LU WE 44 Picture SettINO CN 44 PICEO PTO E 44 PATO ON e E 45 Color Warmth ME 45 E ee Det 45 BSE CS E E 46 CONTASE EX AIG E 46 Advanced SUNG cinei cates tes gree aces setae Ai SEEE E E A E aE 46 Audio NENU EE 47 Egualizer Presets osipe Ai a AR oi e aii 47 PRS Ts Ts rOCE ETT 47 elei tee lg ors eae mene ne ee ee een eee eee ee ee ee E ee ee eee eee ee 48 Ee ee e TE 48 SAP Second Audio Program REENEN RENE 48 BEE cc onsen T E tenescokes sonal sotananncnseentaveansec enpsaedncbnomsnacnor meena neceseet emanate stegentmncet 48 Audio asni aste 49 EE 49 Connections Menu EE 49 CIS ls e Le EE 50 Channel 56 E 50 DOM A Upgrade EE 50 let 51 WIGS OAT OUI eE esre EE A E SE 51 AUO TUA E 51 Special E E 51 PEGG e E 52 Preferences Mont ccc cca covets cece eee cen see a see aac etna tence ee ene cee cece acces anceeeepenecedeeeeseveeccass 52 CIOSCG CAD TONING EE 53 CPS Ol eege 55 TE TEE 55 Color Scheme cesse eee eee 56 US ter L t e 56 Vert ee 56 Chapter 5 Reference MROUDICSHOO UNG ME 58 HDTV E GA e E 61 Accessory Information E 63 Ria de KEN EE 65 Sadi Ora EE 67 Care and CCI e e DE 67 T EN 68 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview e Things to Consider Before You Connect e Choose Your C
120. zed 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 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 65 References Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APP

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