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RCA D44LPW134 Projection Television User Manual

1. COMPONENT INPUTS 98 6 6 0 9 D 9 O Qir CHY MENU OK CHa VOL 4 VOL Q DQ DC gt DK Ce 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 TV A V Receiver or Speakers These are two different ways your TV uses a component to hear audio Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the Audio Inputs on the A V receiver e FIXED provides fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A V receiver that has its own volume control e VARIABLE provides variable level audio output Volume levels can be controlled by the volume controls on the TV and TV remote control Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features Power Indicator Light Status On TV is on Off TV is off standby mode Blinks Light blinks 5 times every 30 seconds Lamp is trying to turn on If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minutes then the light will doubl
2. Cool Tip You can select a different picture preset or set up a different personal preset for each input The ANTENNA CABLE jack counts as a single input Go back Lamp brightness Normal Horizontal position Vertical position a fa Q O gt x isp W Press lt or gt to change lamp brightness level O Normal level provides a lesser bright picture but longer lamp life Your TV uses lamp type A IMPORTANT The line at the bottom of the Display options screen shows which type of lamp your TV uses either lamp type A or lamp type B Make sure your write down the lamp type shown in this screen so that you have it for reference when it s time to order a new lamp Lamp type There s also a space on page 2 of this book where you can write down all the information you need to order a new lamp Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Picture preset Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Cinematic Natural Sports Videogame Video Camera or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment You can set a different picture preset for each input including one for your regular TV channels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the
3. Stereo Headphone bass Headphone treble Headphone sound Go back Sound Preset Frequency range Treble 12kKHz Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System SRS Mode Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available SRS options SRS TruSurround Available for multichannel input Creates a virtual surround sound effect through any two speaker playback system SRS TruSurround XT Available for stereo or multichannel input Like TruSurround TruSurround XT creates a virtual surround sound effect through any two speaker playback system TruSurround XT also lets you activate the SRS Dialog Clarity feature see below SRS Trubass Available for stereo or multichannel input Creates an enhanced bass response through any size speaker Off Deactivates all SRS options SRS Dialog Clarity Available only when the SRS Mode is set to SRS TruSurround XT Makes dialog from the source material clearer when you re watching it on your HDTV Monitor Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Sound logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminat
4. Damage resulting from non approved installation methods Signal reception problems not caused by your unit Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries Labor to replace the light engine and lamp assembly after one year from the date of purchase A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration 58 Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rcascenium com productregistration 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 Other Information Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING O
5. SKIP button 23 34 Sleep timer 23 48 Sound Menu 45 Mode 44 Settings 44 Type 44 Sound logic 45 Stereo 34 44 53 Subwoofer 10 44 SWAP button 23 42 T Time 34 48 Tint 47 Troubleshooting 52 53 TruScan 4 Turn on TV 19 TV button 23 TV problems 52 U Unrated programs 41 US V Chip ratings 36 37 41 V V Chip 36 37 Canadian ratings 40 Movie rating limit 41 Problems 54 US ratings 41 VCR Button 23 35 Connection 12 13 14 15 16 17 Video input jacks 11 35 VID1 VID2 11 35 Video noise reduction 46 Volume down button 18 Volume punchthrough 29 Volume up button 18 W Wake up timer 48 Warranty 58 Z ZOOM button 23 42 Chapter 5 61 Visit the RCA Scenium website at www rcascenium com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE Technology Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2004 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TCL Thomson Electronics TTE Printed in USA TOCOM 1642954A
6. gt key to select the input to be used for the VCR key Chapter 3 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control Highlight Autotuning and press OK Choose which component button you would like to set Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button Set SAT Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT CAB button Set AUX HD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the AUX HD button Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV and press OK You can select from the following inputs or channels N A 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 input when you re using this component Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 VID1 or VID2 Video Input Component is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a VID input channel when you press the corresponding
7. stereo price 9 95 Chapter 5 A A V receiver 18 Accessories 60 Age based ratings 38 Amplifier 44 ANTENNA CABLE 47 Arrow buttons 22 42 Aspect ratio 3 Audio Video cables 60 Audio jacks Outputs fixed variable 10 Authorized service 52 Autoformat 46 54 Automatic code search 25 Autotuning 34 35 50 Auto channel search 20 49 Auto channel update 49 Auto on 50 Auto skin tone 46 AUX HD button 22 35 Balance 44 Batteries 19 Black level 47 Buttons remote control 22 C Cables Audio Video 9 60 Coaxial 9 Component video 9 60 DVI 9 S Video 9 60 Canadian V Chip ratings 36 40 English system 39 French system 40 Care and cleaning 59 Channel banner 34 Channel down button 18 Channel Guide menu 48 Channel number 34 Channel setup 49 Channel up button 18 CLEAR button 22 Closed captions 34 50 CMP1 CMP2 inputs 10 35 Coaxial cable 9 Color 47 Color warmth 47 Commercial skip 23 34 Component buttons 23 25 34 50 Connections 9 DVD 12 13 16 17 HDTV Tuner 12 13 Satellite receiver 14 15 VCR 12 13 14 15 16 17 Content themes 38 39 Contrast 47 Contrast expand 46 Curtain effect 50 D Digital sound 4 DLP 2 DVD Button 22 35 Connection 12 13 16 17 DVI input 11 35 E Exempt programs 41 External speakers 18 F FCC information 59 Film mode 4 46 Freeze 22 54 FRNT input 35 Front panel Block 41 Buttons 11 Jacks 11 G Graphic equalizer 45 GUIDE button 48 H HDTV Tuner 12
8. t remove the screw just loosen it Note Don t use a coin to loosen the screw because the coin could fall into the TV Press the catch tabs near the screw you just loosened one tab is above the screw and one is below and remove the entire lamp access door Place the door to the side don t put it on the floor or anywhere someone might step on it or accidentally break the tabs Chapter 5 Other Information 9 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit inside the TV the screws stay with the unit so just loosen them don t remove them ANAT ANAT ANAT MURR OIA TATA 10 As you remove the lamp pay attention to how the lamp fits so that you can use the proper orientation when you re installing the new lamp To remove the lamp unit e grasp the handles and pull straight back to remove the entire lamp assembly unit from the TV e place the old unit out of the way where it won t get broken or dropped 11 Remove the new lamp assembly unit from its packaging 12 Make sure the lamp unit is oriented in the correct position and gently slide it into the lamp access opening as far as it can go it fits snugly 13 Tighten the two screws on the new lamp unit 14 Put the old lamp unit into the box in which the new lamp unit was packaged 15 Replace the lamp access door the TV won t turn on unless this door is in place and properly attached a Insert the c
9. 13 Headphones Jack 11 Settings 45 Indicator light status 18 Initial setup 19 Inputs ANTENNA CABLE 47 Button 22 30 CMP1 and CMP2 10 35 DVI 11 35 FRNT 35 VID1 and VID2 11 35 J Jacks 10 ANTENNA CABLE 35 47 Audio 11 Component video 10 35 DVI 4 11 35 Front 35 Front panel 11 S Video 11 35 Video 11 35 L Lamp 2 Lamp replacement 55 57 Language 19 50 Learning feature 26 28 Lists and labels 20 49 M Maximum TV volume 50 Menu Button 19 22 Channel guide 48 Language 19 50 Parental control 48 Picture 46 PIP 49 Setup 19 49 Sound 45 Time 48 MENU OK Button 18 Mute 23 34 0 ONeOFF button 23 Optimized still picture 46 P Parental control Menu 48 Problems 54 Parental controls 34 36 Lock unlock 41 Password 54 Picture menu 46 Picture presets 47 PIP Picture in picture 42 Button 23 42 Channel 49 Menu 49 POP Picture outside picture 23 42 49 Power button and indicator 18 Preferences 50 Product registration 2 R Rating limits Problems 54 Registration product 2 Remote control Backlight 22 Batteries 54 Buttons 22 Codes 31 Learning feature 26 Problems 54 Programming 24 Replacement 60 Use 25 Replacing the lamp 55 57 Resolution 3 Reverse 3 2 pulldown 46 S S Video 11 35 60 Safety information 8 SAT CAB button 23 35 Satellite receiver 14 15 Index Screen format 34 46 54 Second audio program SAP 34 45 Setup menu 19 49 50 Sharpness 47 Signal type 49
10. 4 Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 43 Using the TV s Menu System Go back 2 Sound settings es Sound type Stereo Sound mode Normal SRS mode TruSurround XT SRS Dialog Clarity SAP E Sound logic ba Headphone settings Graphic equalizer 4 Go back Left amp Right balance Amplifier External Subwoofer External Settings 44 Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the main menu The following audio items can be adjusted Sound settings Sound type Sound mode SRS mode SRS Dialog Clarity SAP Sound Logic Headphone settings and Graphic equalizer Sound settings The Sound settings submenu contains the following items Left amp Right balance Use the left or right arrow button to center the bar under the arrow to balance the left and right speakers Amplifier Use the left or right arrow button to select External if your TV is using external amplifier only or Internal Gf your TV is using the speakers in the TV Subwoofer Set the TV s subwoofer to External if the TV is using an external subwoofer or None Sound type Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio types which control the way the sound comes through your speakers The options available vary according to the input selected Mono available for regula
11. Connect the audio white and red cables to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner and to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the Video Output jack on the HDTV Tuner and to the Video Input jack on the VCR Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE Input jack on the TV B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V video jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR Connect your DVD player to your TV A Connect the audio white and red cables to the CMP2 L and R 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 CMP2 Y PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR jacks on the DVD player Notes If your DVD player doesn t have Y PB PR jacks but does have an S Video jack connect the player to the TV s VID1 S VIDEO jack using an S Video cable If your DVD player doesn t have an S Video jack connect the player to the TVS VID1 V video jack using a video cable Important If you use the TV s VID1 S VIDEO or V video jack to connect the DVD player you must connect the audio cables to the TV s VID1 LIMONO and R jacks Go to page 19 Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup SATELLITE RECE
12. DLP and DLP Cinema are trademarks of Texas Instruments All other products and names may or may not be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 2 Introduction Part 2 Why RCA Scenium DLP is better DLP is just part of the story With your new HDTV Monitor you can embark on the next generation of TV viewing HDTV There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV but there are basically three things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience 1 resolution 2 aspect ratio and 3 digital signal and sound IMPORTANT Your HDTV Monitor is capable of displaying high resolution images However in order to view HDTV signals you will need to use a separate HDTV receiver or tuner and connect it to the HDTV Monitor using one of the inputs that supports a high resolution signal See page 12 for more information 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 stands for picture element is a small dot The picture you see on your TV 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
13. INPUT on the remote accidentally Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a component connected to the TV ike a DVD or a VCR tape press the TV button on the remote then press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel e When you first turn off your TV the TV s internal lamp starts its cool down cycle If you try to turn on the TV during the cool down cycle the TV turns back on and you ll hear audio but the picture will take a few moments to be displayed No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e If using S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the component s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R Audio Input jacks e The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 44 for more information No picture sound okay e If the indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed Go to page 60 for ordering information e You might have tried to turn on the TV during lamp cool down Wait a few moments and the picture will be displayed Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 47 for more instructions Sound fro
14. MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items When watching TV freezes the picture until you press any button on the remote to resume normal TV viewing Please note that when you unfreeze you go back to live programming skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze ONeOFF When in TV mode turns the TV on and off If in another component mode VCR DVD SAT CAB AUX HD or AUDIO and programmed turns the component on and off PIP Press once to bring up the small picture in picture PIP window Press again to bring up the picture outside picture POP windows Press to remove POP See Chapter 3 for more information about using PIP PIP or PIP When using PIP or POP changes the channel in the PIP window PRESETS In TV mode displays the Picture and Sound preset settings Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight either Picture or Sound settings Use the left and right arrow buttons to change to a different Picture or Sound preset REC If programmed starts recording TV programs if your HDTV Monitor s video output is connected to a recording device such as a VCR and if the remote is in the right mode to control that device REV PLAY FWD STOP PAUSE If programmed these buttons provide transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players tape decks and CD players SAT CAB Puts the remote in SAT CAB mode and
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16. button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV 1 Press TV to place the remote in TV mode Make sure the component you want to view is turned on 2 Press INPUT until you reach the correct input channel 3 To return to the channel you were previously watching on TV press CH or CH button 30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes Audio Codes Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX HD buttons AUX Dimensia Lyra Wireless RG Ava iar avuisdinsa cundie nats dv A EE E AAA 4004 Audio Cassette GEE a5 ssohasebsdhs ststsnseshebias AOA AEE A S T ITE T 4006 RGA OPERE ETETEA A AEE E E E 4006 4055 4056 4066 4049 4057 Denon Emerson Fisher GE Hitachi Luxman Marantz Technics Toshiba Yamaha Receiver Tuner AMP Aiwa Denon Optimus Panasonic 4023 4024 4003 4015 4029 4030 Sherwood 4026 Sony Technics Yamaha HDTV Tuner Codes Programmable for the AUX HD button Chapter 2 Cable Box Codes Programmable for SAT CAB and AUX HD buttons 5002 5003 5004 5006 5045 5008 5009 Cableview Contec Eastern Gemini General Instruments Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NEC 5019 5020 5021 5026 5033 5003 5017 5022 5023 5039 5045 Panasonic Philips 5011
17. edges in the picture Note You can adjust sharpness for each channel and input This is useful if the signal appears fuzzy Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments To return to the Picture menu press the up or down arrow button Display options settings Lamp brightness You can adjust the brightness of your picture by adjusting the brightness of your display lamp The Boosted setting gives you a brighter picture while the Normal default setting gives you a longer lamp life Horizontal position You can adjust the horizontal position of the HDTV Monitor s picture on the screen Use the left and right arrow buttons to move the picture to the left or the right Vertical postition You can adjust the vertical position of the HDTV Monitor s picture on the screen Use the left and right arrow buttons to move the picture to up or down 47 Using the TV s Menu System 48 Channel Guide 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 To select a channel press My01 My02 My03 My04 My05 My06 My07 My08 My09 OK or digit
18. from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you can change some of the ratings back to View 1 Use the up down arrows to select the rating with a status of Block 2 Press OK to select View Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V and FV on your screen When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content 1 Determine the content themes you want to block 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change its status to amp In the example to the left you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Chapter 3 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 them back to a View 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to a View 2 Press the down arr
19. key Go back Sleep timer Time Wake up timer Wake up time Wake up duration Channel number Daily Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu Use the up or down arrow button to scroll through the list Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted channel Press the last digit of one of the channels in the guide to tune to that channel and leave the Channel Guide on the screen Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Time Lets you enter the current time If it is eight o clock for example you must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Wake up timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on When you turn on Wake up timer the following options appear Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on Wake up duration Lets you set how long you want the TV to stay on when it turns on Channel number Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set Daily Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily Note The Wake up timer is available only when the time has been set Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu was explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 36 for more information Chapter 4 Go back DIRI EVAO E PIP 86 CH086 M
20. other component the TV s remote provides most of the operations you need However there may be some functions on the component s original remote control that your TV s remote control doesn t have For example your HDTV tuner remote control might have a ZOOM button that enables you to enlarge the picture but your HDTV Monitor remote doesn t have a zoom button for HDTV tuners The learning feature enables you to record the functionality of a specific button from the original remote control to one of the TV s remote control buttons Note All learned functions for a mode can be erased if you program a different component to that mode Up to 2 inches apart Adding a Learned Function There are several things to consider before you begin the learning process e You can t record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV s remote control component buttons TV VCR DVD AUX HD and AUDIO the CLEAR button and the LIGHT button e Before adding a Learned Function you must program this TV s remote control to operate that component because programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode e Do the learning process in low light areas because too much natural light or fluorescent light might cause the learning feature to fail because the remote control functions are recorded earned by sending infrared IR signals e The TV s remote and the original remote should be no more th
21. t the front panel block will not take effect Chapter 3 41 Using the TV s Features 42 PIP example POP example PIP SWAP PIP NN FREEZE ZOOM me o PIP Picture in Picture and POP Picture outside Picture Operation The PIP picture in picture feature lets you display a second smaller picture on top of the main picture POP picture outside picture lets you display two windows side by side Note PIP and POP are not available for DVI or component video sources CMP1 or CMP2 PIP and POP Buttons There are several remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works PIP Brings up the PIP window Press again to bring up POP Press again to remove the window Up and down arrow buttons Let you move the PIP window to different corners of the screen Up arrow moves PIP counterclockwise down arrow moves PIP clockwise Left and right arrow buttons Switches the main POP window where the sound is coming from with the other window SWAP Switches or swaps the video from the PIP window with the main picture Switches the main POP window where the sound is coming from with the other window PIP and PIP Lets you change channels in the PIP and right POP window ZOOM Changes the size of the PIP window Chapter 3 Using the TV s Chapter Overview Sound Menu Picture Menu Channel Guide Menu Time Menu Parental Control Menu PIP Menu Setup Menu Chapter
22. the label is highlighted 4 Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the first letter of the label 5 Press the right arrow to highlight the second letter then press the 1 or 2 number button to change the second letter etc 6 When you are finished creating your label press OK Select Go back to go to the Auto Convergence menu Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview e The Buttons on the Remote Control e Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components e The Learning Feature e Remote Control Codes Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 21 Using the Remote Control 22 The Buttons on the Remote Control 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a one digit channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the 1 button until 1 and two dashes appear then add the second two digits Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 until 1 appears release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3 ANTENNA In VCR mode Gf programmed this button works as a TV VCR button for some VCRs In SAT mode if programmed this button works as a TV SAT button for some satellite receivers Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls The up and do
23. wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Even if the power indicator is off the apparatus is still not fully disconnected from the power source To disconnect the apparatus completely from the power source take its power plug out of the wall outlet or power strip The power plug must be easily accessible Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE NEC National Electrical Code GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 8
24. 10 21 GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE ENT EQUIPM POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition Television HDTV Monitor featuring Digital Light Processing DLP technology a true viewing experience Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology DLP and HDTV Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV Monitor it is the most user friendly of its kind with comprehensive on screen instructions that guide you through all of the monitor s features This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA Scenium HDTV Monitor featuring DLP technology is an excellent choice Part 1 DLP brilliance in color design and technology Part 2 Why RCA Scenium DLP is better Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Monitor Part 1 DLP brilliance in color design and technology RCA Scenium brings you brilliant pictures with Digital Light Processing DLP system a brilliantly choreographed engineering marvel that combines microscopic mirrors light and color to bring you the best and brightest pictures possible Common Field Lens Projection Optics AN r A ea ii DMD f hi dees i F ie g i WENI Screen y Oe of fy f Fi t7 ty Color Wheel IIumination Relay Optics 7 s Lamp Service Model
25. 19 2008 2011 2021 2026 2028 2039 2007 2010 2017 2019 2029 2030 2033 2034 2013 2024 2047 2048 2003 2034 2036 2003 2049 2050 2062 2005 2006 2011 2012 2005 2006 2011 2012 2059 0 2011 2017 2019 2022 2024 2018 2019 2022 2024 2029 2047 Maha 2007 2009 2010 2011 2017 2018 2019 2022 2024 2029 2047 2068 2081 2064 2082 2061 2053 2068 2049 2068 2071 iaoiai 2033 2034 2036 2047 2053 2061 2068 2070 2017 2022 2036 2005 2006 2007 2014 2057 3 2049 2052 2062 2071 2084 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview e Channel Banner e Autotuning e Parental Controls and V Chip e PIP Picture in Picture and POP Picture outside Picture Operation Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 33 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom 4 3 format Current screen format Mono Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in or Stereo mono Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo SAP The current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Ne ee Parental Controls are lock
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28. 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 Total Scan Lines 525 1125 Effective Scan Lines 480 1080 Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 Widescreen Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080 Sound 2 ch Stereo 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 the film industry was using at that time As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s the movie in 16 9 Aspect Ratio dustry 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 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
29. After the welcome screen the initial setup asks you to make sure that you ve connected the HDTV Monitor to your cable or antenna signal Once you ve confirmed that the HDTV Monitor is connected press OK The Channel setup screen appears Complete Auto Channel Search In the Channel setup screen you can launch the Auto channel search by pressing OK The Auto channel search allows the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming When the channel search is complete press OK to access the List amp Labels screen Changing Lists and Labels The List amp Labels part of the setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or create a personal six character label for each channel Note Changing List and Labels can be time consuming You can change these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu 1 Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the channels and choose the one you want to edit 2 Press the down arrow to highlight the Zn channel list option Press the left or right arrow button to add the box is checked or remove the box is unchecked the channel from the list 3 Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common labels The last option in the list allows you to create your own six character label for the channel the first letter of
30. Connections amp Setup TV HDTV Tuner VCR DVD Player 1 Make sure cable or antenna and or satellite is connected to your VCR A Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner B Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HDTV Tuner Make the video connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV A Best Connection DVI HDTV Connect a DVI HDTV cable to the DVI HDTV jack on the back of your HDTV Tuner Connect the other end of the cable to the DVI HDTV input on the back of TV OR B Very Good Connection Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR jacks on the HDTV Tuner Notes The DVI HDTV and Y PB PR jacks send the digital cable signal to the TV in digital and analog formats respectively Make the audio connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV to match your video connection A If you used the DVI HDTV jack Connect the audio white and red cables to the DVI HDTV L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner OR B If you used the Component Video jacks Connect the audio white and red cables to the CMP1 L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner Connect your HDTV Tuner to your VCR A Connect a coaxial cable to the HDTV Tuner s antenna output and to the VCR s antenna input B
31. IVER I iG AUDONIDEO OUTPUT COMPONEN OFF AIR ANTENNA Chapter 1 14 Connections amp Setup TV Satellite Receiver VCR 1 Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE Input jack on the TV B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V Video jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR 2 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Antenna Input on the VCR 3 Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID1 L MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the satellite receiver B Connect the video cable to the VID1 V Video jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the satellite receiver C If your satellite receiver has an S Video jack connect an S Video cable instead of the video cable in step B to the S VIDEO jack on the TV and to the S VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver Go to page 19 Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup DVD PLAYER AUDIO OUT FOREACTORY USE ONLY OFF AIR ANTENNA 16 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV DVD VCR 1 Con
32. Number Num ro de Mod le Service HDLP50XXXXXX 000000000 X SERIAL SERIE LAMP EXAMPLE Service Model Number sticker with lamp type listed Model No Lamp Type Date How DLP Works In general DLP combines microscopic mirrors a specially designed semiconductor and a color wheel to adjust light to display the most brilliant accurate images Your DLP HDTV doesn t use Cathode Ray Tubes CRTs which means you don t have to worry about screen burn fixed video images burning onto the screen permanently or convergence realigning the CRTs The diagram on the left illustrates the complex system Thin and Light The efficiency of DLP technology enabled our design team to create a high performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin and weighs less than 100 pounds Lamp Replacement DLP technology uses a special lamp Eventually you ll need to replace this lamp which you can do yourself by following the replacement instructions on page 55 To order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s model number serial number and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example of the sticker is shown on the left The sticker is located on the right side of the TV The lamp type can also be found in the TV s Display options menu Go to page 47 for more information For future reference write down the information in the space provided at the left Digital Light Processing
33. RGA SC NIWUM HDTV Monitor with DLP technology HDTV Monitor DLP User S Gui de A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TECHNOLOGY Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOcK NOt remove cover or back No user serviceable or electric shock do not _ BONOT OPEN parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service expose this product to rain or personnel moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or This symbol indicates This symbol indicates insi i tant instructions splashing and no objects filled dangerous voltage inside Topor with liquids such ae vases shall the product that presents accompanying the product a risk of electric shock or be placed on the apparatus personal Mju This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org 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 Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Sec
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35. UT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cl
36. al controls The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of Press OK to open US V Chip Menu TV program limi ts Z c G 8 T 2 oO a Note If you forget your password follow step one above to get to the password entry screen Then press the VOL and CH buttons on the TV s front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds You will receive an on screen message that Parental Controls have been unlocked once you ve successfully reset the password 36 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Field list of age based ratings Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or Go back view Status D TV MA View o oO a Content Status Fields Leis you selger fom d TV 14 View fi ty o Lets you select which content themes to TV PG View Jty ty view for the selected rating and whether you can block or view TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View the status of the content theme is currently unlocked a or locked amp amp Press OK to view block programs with this rating V Chip TV Rating Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and as sociated content The View Settings are code
37. am 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 light in the component button turns off 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player satellite receiver etc 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program VCR DVD etc While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the component button on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the component button stops flashing Make sure you have the remote pointed at the component when you press PLAY At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the component you want to operate does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes The component buttons flash when all codes have been searched the component button turns off and remote exits Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REV 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 How to Use the Remote After You ve P
38. an 2 inches apart 26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control e In order to record learn a function from one remote to the other you must make sure the Infrared GR transmitter of the original remote is facing the IR receiver on the top of the TV s remote see illustration To accomplish this you may have to hold a remote in each hand instead of laying both on the table e The learned buttons are mode specific if you add a button function from your HDTV tuner s remote control you must press the AUX HD button first before the learned function will work in TV mode the button where you ve stored the learned function will continue to work as it always has 1 Press and hold the component button on the TV s remote that applies to the function you will be adding DVD VCR SAT CAB AUDIO or AUX HD The component button lights 2 On the HDTV Monitor remote press and hold the RECORD button 3 Keep pressing both of the buttons the component button and the RECORD button until the component button light turns off flashes and turns off Release both buttons 4 On the TV s remote control press and release the button where you want to store the new function the component button turns off and then back on Note If you press an invalid button on the HDTV Monitor remote one of the component button flashes 4 times to alert you You ll have to repeat step 4 5 With the remote controls facing each other and no more than 2 in
39. atch tabs also called latches into the slots on the left side of the lamp access compartment first Then put the rest of the door in place by rotating the door until it is fully closed and the latches are engaged b Tighten the screw 16 Plug the power cord into the back of the TV first and then back into the wall outlet strip 17 Turn on the TV 18 After the TV warms up up to 60 seconds you should see a picture If you don t see a picture check the following e Make sure TV is plugged in e Make sure you ve tuned the TV to a valid channel e Try turning on the TV both ways with the remote control and then with the power button on the front of the TV e Make sure the lamp unit access door is properly and completely closed e Make sure the screws are completely tightened e Unplug the power cord from the TV and from the power outlet Return to step 7 and make sure the lamp unit is fully seated in the housing e If the TV still doesn t come on you need to have the unit professionally serviced See your warranty Chapter 5 57 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase for labor One year from date of purchase for parts One year from date of purchase for light engine and lamp assembly The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the re
40. bles Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book The next two pages explain the inputs and outputs your HDTV Monitor offers for connecting components L g Audio Video Coaxial cable S Video cable Component Video cables YePbePr cables Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use for connections There are several ways to connect components to your TV COMPONENT INPUTS Back Panel Jacks in alphabetical order ANTENNA CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable cable box or if using the examples on pages 12 17 a VCR AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record programs from the Cable or Antenna Input excluding component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording You can also connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality or an external video monitor e V Video Provides composite video connection The connector is usually yellow e FIXED AUDIO L R Provides fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is in sync with the video signal coming from the monitor s Video output Note When recording from this output remember to tune to the channel you want to record Important If you re watching a
41. c If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel has not been approved for viewing Change channel or press OK to enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated The next several pages have tables showing the TV age based ratings and content themes for the US and Canada US V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits N MENU Exit 1 Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password Picture 2 Highlight and select US V Chip Then select V Chip TV Rating Channel Guide Time Parental Control 3 Once you get to the V Chip TV rating limit screen use the arrow buttons gt and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or US V Chip content theme from View to Block Canada V Chip ae Front panel block o kana Ohee Bk T 4 For TV rating limits to take effect lock Parental Controls by accessing the Unrated Exempt Prog View Lock parental controls menu Lock parent
42. cated on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges Example of Antenna Grounding as per and built up static charges In the U S Section 810 21 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the antenna system See the figure on the right for details To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The
43. ches apart press and hold the button of the component s remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV s remote control Keep pressing the button until the HDTV Monitor remote s component button light turns off and back on the function has been saved to the HDTV Monitor remote If all component buttons flash four times then the function wasn t learned You can try again starting with step 4 6 The HDTV Monitor remote control remains in learning mode so you can continue adding functions to different buttons by repeating steps 4 and 5 Or press CLEAR to exit learning mode Notes If you want a new function on a button you must record learn over it The amount of memory each learned function uses in the TV s remote control varies If your HDTV Monitor remote is out of memory the component button s light flashes 4 times and turn off exiting you from the Learning mode Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Control Clearing a Learned Function To delete a learned button function use the procedure below 1 Press and hold the component button the component button lights Then press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds Continue depressing both buttons the component mode button flashes turns on and off again Release the component and CLEAR buttons the component button being programmed turns on Remote is now in Clear learned function mode Press and release the button where learning is to b
44. component button FRNT Front Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front VID input channel FRNT when you press the corresponding component button CMP1 or CMP2 Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks CY PB PR on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel CMP when you press the corresponding component button DVI Component is connected to the DVI HDCP jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the DVI input channel when you press the corresponding component button 35 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V CHIP and Canada V CHIP menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off For instructions to turn on V Chip go to page 41 Note Parental Control settings are not available for DVI CMP1 or CMP2 inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L et
45. d in green and the Block amp settings are coded in red pre USA Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings TV MA TV 14 TV PG Chapter 3 Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language 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 f
46. d right audio connections The left audio connector is usually white and the right audio connector is usually red e CMP2 Y PB PR and Land R Audio Allows you to connect a second component video source Their description is the same as CMP1 above When using CMP2 Y PB PR make sure you connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 Audio jacks 10 Chapter 1 COMPOSITE INPUTS 909 0 0 OP DVI HDTV goaogooooogggg Dooooooooogooog Wired IR Front Input Jacks Connections amp Setup COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR DVD player or laserdisc player Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above VID1 S VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks VID1 and 2 Video because the color part of the picture is separated from the black and white part of the picture When using VID1 S VIDEO make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VID1 L MONO and R Audio Input jacks VID1 V Video Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow VID1 L R Audio Provides left and right audio connections The left audio connector is usually white and the right audio connector is usually red VID2 S VIDEO V and L MONO and R Audio Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR DVD player or laserdisc player Their description is the same as VID1 above Note For each VID jack
47. e s no picture but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the TV does the following blinks 5 times every 30 seconds then double blinks four times and remains on If you have any concerns please contact us at 1 866 723 6486 or call an authorized servicer in your area Note The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn t seated correctly or if the lamp access door is ajar Make sure the lamp access door is completely closed What to do e If your TV is still covered by the warranty we will refer you to a service person who will replace the lamp for you Call 1 866 723 6486 e If your TV s warranty has expired call 1 800 338 0376 to order a new lamp and you can install it yourself using the directions that follow The lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible but if you don t follow the directions there is a risk of burn injury or electric shock If you don t feel comfortable replacing the lamp call 1 866 723 6486 to have a qualified technician install the new lamp unit a fee will apply IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Before you begin make sure you read and understand all of the instructions If you need any clarification call 1 866 723 6486 for help You must follow all the instructions step by step TTE Technology Inc cannot be held responsible for failure to adhere to the safety measures described herein the safety measures on the back panel of the TV and any other reasonabl
48. e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Does the power light on the front of the TV illuminate and you hear audio but see no picture If so the TV is in its cool down cycle Wait a few moments and the picture will appear e The TV takes 90 seconds to restart after a power interruption for example if the TV has been unplugged or there s been a power outage e Is the power light on the front of the TV blinking five times every 30 seconds If so wait about five minutes possibly less for one of the following to happen e The TV comes on Your lamp just needed to cool down your TV is fine e The power light blinks several times in a row and then stays on This means the lamp is dead Go to page 55 for replacement instructions and page 60 for ordering information e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on the next page e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e The TV might be performing a periodic diagnostic check Wait for a few minutes for the TV to turn on Power indicator is blinking The lamp is trying to turn on If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minut
49. e audio receiver punches through The mode will be one of the component buttons TV DVD SAT CAB VCR or AUX HD 2 Press and hold the VOL button Keep pressing VOL while you press and release the component button you chose in step 1 TV DVD SAT CAB VCR or AUX HD 3 Then press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio video receiver Release the VOL button 4 Now test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier 5 Turn on the component that is connected to the audio video receiver or amplifier an HDTV tuner for example 6 Put the TV s remote in AUX HD mode by pressing the AUX HD button and tune to a channel 7 Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly Continues on next page Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Control Deleting All Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults TV for all modes except AUDIO press and hold the VOL button LED of the Volume Punchthrough component lights While holding the VOL button enter the code 000 using the number buttons All component LEDs turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off The remote returns to the factory settings Note If an invalid button is pressed all component LEDs blink 4 times and turn off At this point you must start over Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT
50. e blink four times and then remain on try one of the following options Lamp door is open Locate the door on the side of the TV and close it Turn off the TV and turn back on The lamp should turn on Lamp is dead You can replace the lamp yourself follow ing the instructions on page 55 Go to page 60 for ordering information Power supply within TV may need service Go to page 58 for warranty information MENU OK_ Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU OK selects highlighted items CH CH VOL 1 VOL gt 7 Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls Scans up through the current channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls Decreases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls Increases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls Power button and indicator Turns the TV on and off The indicator lights when TV is on Your HDTV s lamp has a cool down period when the TV is turned off and a warm up period when the TV is turned on If you try to turn the TV on during a cool down you will hear audio and then shortly after the picture will be displayed This could take up to one minute For different light status of the indicator see above Q also turns the front panel backlighti
51. e cleared The component button blinks off then back on the learned function was cleared successfully Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all buttons learned functions have been cleared Note If an invalid button is pressed the component mode button s flashes 4 times and the selected component button stays on and remote remains in Clear Learned Function mode Repeat step 3 Press the CLEAR button and your HDTV Monitor remote returns to its original operation mode Deleting ALL Learned Functions This procedure erases all learned functions in every component mode of the remote 1 28 Press and hold the CLEAR button the current component button lights Then press and hold the ONeOFF button component button light turns off for 3 seconds flashes turns on and off while continuing to hold CLEAR Release both buttons current component button turns on Press any component button to delete all learned functions in all modes Remote is automatically exited from this mode Note Pressing the CLEAR button will NOT delete all learned functions but will exit the Delete mode Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough You may find this feature helpful if you ve connected your components to an audio video receiver A V receiver or amplifier but you want to use the TV s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio video receiver An example follows Let s say you v
52. e connected your HDTV tuner to your audio video receiver You ve also programmed your HDTV Monitor remote control to operate your HDTV tuner Since the HDTV tuner gets its volume through the audio video receiver you would have to bounce back and forth between two remote controls the a v receiver s remote to adjust the volume and the TV s remote control to operate the HDTV tuner The Volume Punchthrough Feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when you re using the HDTV Monitor remote to adjust the volume In effect you are telling the HDTV Monitor remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the A V receiver whenever the HDTV Monitor remote is operating the HDTV tuner Gin AUX HD mode Therefore after you ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough Feature whenever the HDTV Monitor remote is in AUX HD mode press the AUX HD button and you want to adjust the volume you only have to press the VOL or VOL buttons Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough IMPORTANT First you must program the AUDIO button on the TV s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to page 24 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work While setting up Volume Punchthrough it s best to point the remote away from components 1 Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from th
53. e number s for the component on the code list in this section 3 Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote 4 Enter the 4 digit code from the remote control code list starting on page 31 If the component button flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable 5 Release the component button point remote at component and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again e If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands e If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your component Chapter 2 Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the light in the component button turns off Component Buttons Cow Ger Cras Wh Quno Note Some of the remote s buttons might operate differently for other components especially when you re using another component s menu system Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search If Direct Entry does not work for your component try Auto Code Search The following instructions can be used to progr
54. e remote s microprocessor remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and Gf necessary program the remote again e Make sure there s nothing plugged into the WIRED IR jack on the TV s back panel The remote that came with your TV won t work if anything is plugged into this jack The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Control select Lock Parental Controls don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password press MENU then select Parental Control the password entry screen appears Simultaneously press and hold CH and VOL on the TV s front panel for 8 seconds The Parental control menu appears on the screen and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls 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 NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 54 Chapter 5 Other Information Lamp Replacement Instructions Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV s source of light comes from a lamp similar to lamps used in film or front projectors Although this lamp is long lasting it may need to be replaced eventually When to replace the lamp You probably need a new lamp if ther
55. e safety practices and precautions Note Lamp contains a small amount of mercury which can be considered hazardous if improperly handled or disposed Take proper precautions to ensure that the lamp does not break during handling Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org IMPORTANT Wait 1 Hour Before You Replace the Lamp The lamp unit s temperature can reach 200 degrees Unplug the TV and allow the lamp to cool thoroughly for at least 1 hour before you remove the burnt out lamp e Don t remove the lamp access door or remove the inoperative lamp unit until you have a replacement lamp this will reduce the risk that children or pets will come into contact with the hot lamp and will keep foreign objects and dust out of the lamp unit e Never allow children or pets to play with the lamp access door at any time e Use only a genuine RCA lamp replacement unit e There are no user serviceable parts within the lamp unit itself Don t attempt to repair the lamp unit attempting to do so may cause injury and will void your warranty What you ll need to get started A flashlight A flat head screwdriver Chapter 5 55 Other Information The correct lamp replacement unit To order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s phon era eos model number serial
56. eaning 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 never place 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 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 etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty 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 follo
57. ears darker brighter or a different color 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 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV the setup screens appear Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system If English is your preferred language press OK If you want to choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press OK Continues on next page Chapter 1 19 Connections amp Setup Sit back relax and enjoy the vivid colors realistic pictures and surround sound of your new RCA TV Press OK to continue Channel setup Go back Signal type Auto channel search Auto channel update List and labels To automatically search for the available channels press OK Attention Auto channel search erases the existing channel list 9 Go back pea Channel number 113 In channel list WY Channel label FOX___ Enter the channel number or use lt gt keys Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation The next screen welcomes you to your new RCA TV Press OK to continue with the setup
58. ed Sample displays on a Channel Banner CC Closed Captioning is available on the current channel 03 45 pm Current time 15 NBC Current channel and label assigned to the channel Commercial Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip SKIP skip 0 30 timer Sound is muted Autotuning The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel input for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR DVD player etc When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input for example when you want to watch a DVD on your DVD player Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature With the autotuning feature you can set up the TV to tune to the channel input you need to watch by pressing that component s button Your remote s component buttons 34 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning 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 up autotuning you re telling the TV what channel input to tune to when you press the VCR DVD SAT CAB AUX HD or AUDIO button on the remote control Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Go back Set VCR channel VID1 Set DVD channel VID2 Set SAT channel CHO Set AUX HD channel CH04 Press lt or
59. edium Top right PIP channel PIP Size PIP Position Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Channel setup Go back Signal type Auto channel search Auto channel update List and labels To automatically search for the available channels press OK Attention Auto channel search erases the existing channel list Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System PIP Menu Display Mode Off No window is displayed PIP PIP window is displayed POP POP window is displayed PIP channel Allows you to choose the channel displayed in the PIP or main POP window Scroll through channel list as well as the VID1 VID2 and FRNT input channels PIP size Allows you to choose the size of the PIP window Small Medium or Large PIP position Allows you to choose where the PIP window appears on the screen Top right Top left Bottom right or Bottom left Note Pip size and position are not available for POP Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu press MENU on the remote and then select Setup from the main menu Channel setup Signal Type The TV chooses the signal type during the initial setup If you change how you receive broadcasts through the antenna input you must change the Signal type setting Choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose UHF VHF Antenna if you are using an off air an
60. en 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 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 39 Using the TV s Features Rating Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 ans Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 ans Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This 13 ans program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children T
61. es then the light will double blink four times and then remain on try one of the following options e Lamp door is open Locate the door on the side of the TV and close it Turn off the TV and turn back on The lamp should turn on e Lamp is dead You can replace the lamp yourself following the instructions on page 55 Go to page 60 for ordering information e Power supply within TV may need service Go to page 58 for warranty information Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 48 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again 52 Chapter 5 Other Information TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 48 for instructions e Auto on might have been activated Go to page 50 for instructions e You might have pressed CH CH or
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63. es the need to constantly adjust the volume Headphone settings Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust Volume Bass and Treble The Headphone sound option allows you to choose stereo mono or automatic These descriptions are the same as for Sound Type see the previous page Graphic equalizer Allows you to choose a specific preset through the Sound Preset option Press the right arrow button to cycle through the options Standard Movie Voice Music Flat Videogame Video camera and Personal The Frequency range displays the different treble and bass bands set for each Sound Preset option You can choose a band and make adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency Bass 120Hz Bass 200Hz Mid Bass 500Hz Medium 1 2kHz Mid Treble 3kHz Treble 7 5kHz Treble 12kHz you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option press the right or left arrow button until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound Preset 45 Using the TV s Menu System Go back be PICTURE F gt Advanced picture settings Black level fe o g Contrast Sharpness Color warmth Tint Display options Go back Contrast expand Low Autoformat ky Video noise reducti
64. group VID1 and VID2 you may connect either an S Video or Video cable Do not connect both at the same time in either of the VID jack groups DVI HDTV Input Lets you connect an HDTV Tuner with a DVI output DVI Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital video interface developed for high bandwidth digital connection It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services DVI when combined with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection technology creates a protected digital connection The DVI HDTV connection is designed to display either progressive scan 480p or 720p or HDTV 10801 signals at a bandwidth of up to 1 78 Gigabits per second L Audio R Audio Provides left and right audio connections when using the DVI jack The left audio connector is usually white and the right connector is usually red Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Wired IR This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system which is primarily for professional installers If you re using the remote that was included with your TV don t plug anything into this jack The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder digital camera or video game system Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover Please note the illustration below is
65. he first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column Release the VCR button Press ONeOFF to see if the VCR responds If it doesn t follow the same steps but enter the second code for Zenith VCRs instead of the first 24 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA components Also the AUX HD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component such as a VCR DVD player CD player satellite receiver cable box or audio receiver Note The TV button can t be programmed on this remote Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the component in this example a VCR 2 Point the remote at the component 3 Press the corresponding component button in this example the VCR button 4 Press ONeOFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control e direct entry e automatic code search Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player satellite receiver etc 2 Look up the brand and cod
66. hieve 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 DVI HDTV Input Lets you connect a component with a DVI Digital Visual Interface output DVI provides an uncompressed digital video interface developed for high bandwidth digital connection It supports the overlay of high resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services DVI when combined with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection technology creates a protected digital connection The DVI HDTV connection is designed to display either progressive scan 480p or 720p or HDTV 1080i signals at a bandwidth of up to 1 78 Gigabits per second SRS TruSurround SRS TruSurround XT SRS Dialog Clarity and SRS TruBass SRS C SRSC SRSC SRSC TruSurround TruBass TruSurround and TruSurround XT solve the problem of playing multichannel content over two speakers They deliver a compelling virtual surround sound experience through any internal television speakers Dialog Clarity a feature of TruSurround XT makes dialog from the source material clearer TruBass simulates an enhanced bass response from any size speaker Virtual Dolby Surround Pro Logic II Virtual Dolby Surround Pro Logic II creates a virtuali
67. his 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 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 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 Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well View View View View To block Canadian English and French program ratings View View Select Canada V Chip from the Parental Control menu Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK P
68. hoose the location for your TV carefully Place the TV on a stand or base that 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 on page 1 Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Note for US customers If you prefer we can 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 Scenium product please visit www rcascenium com customersupport Components Cables Connection Go to Needed Title Coaxial Audio video TV HDTV Tuner pages 12 13 Component DVD VCR video DVI HDTV Audio video TV Satellite pages 14 15 S Video Receiver VCR Coaxial TV DVD VCR pages 16 17 Audio video Component video For general information on connecting an A V receiver or speakers to your TV go to page 18 Ca
69. ichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Continues on next page Chapter 5 53 Other Information Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder e Check to make sure volume isn t limited by the maximum volume feature Go to page 50 for more instructions Picture not moving e You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing FREEZE or OK on the remote Press any button to unfreeze the picture Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 50 for more instructions Low battery warning appears on screen e Place new batteries in remote TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly e Switch the Auto format feature to Off See page 46 for more information The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control 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 drain th
70. if Autotuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel SKIP In TV mode press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time SLEEP Brings up the Sleep timer menu Use the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the sleep timer in five minutes increments up to a maximum of four hours SWAP When using PIP swaps the main picture with the PIP window When using POP swaps the left and right pictures TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays the channel banner VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and if Autotuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume ZOOM In PIP mode changes the size of the PIP window 23 Using the Remote Control va ON OFF DVO VCR CLEAR STOP You ll use these buttons when you program the remote Important The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component Important note for direct entry You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code Let s say you have a Zenith VCR To program the universal remote to operate the VCR you would Press and hold the VCR button while you enter t
71. just an example of how these jacks might appear P AUDIO IN gl VIDEO S VIDEO L MONO HEADPHONE a 00 PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV To adjust volume control of the headphones press the VOL N or VOL button the volume display appears Press the arrow up or down button the headphone volume display appears then press the right or left arrow button to adjust the headphone volume VIDEO in Receives video from another component such as a camcorder video game console or VCR L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a camcorder video game console or VCR S VIDEO in Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another component Make sure you also connect audio cables from the component to the TV 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 LIMONO input jack to get sound from both speakers Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Jo OFF AIR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER HDTV TUNER DVI HDTV DVD PLAYER TOE S D A D COMPONENT IN AD Yi SA r D D J Q A LSS lt c0 L R VID1 A fir AN Co ge WO UAL 12 Chapter 1
72. k of your VCR or TV VH81 3 ft price 3 95 VH82 6 ft price 4 95 The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on antenna cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type The ends push on for a quick connection VH89 6 ft price 5 95 Surge Protector provides eight outlets with 3 adapter spacings 2100 joules protection 100 000 connected equipment guarantee PS83202C2C price 34 95 Component Video Cables Triple cable used to connect a video source with Y PR PB jacks to the TV oy UN Gold Tipped cable DTODC 6 ft price 24 95 DT12DC 12 ft price 34 95 60 VH976 6 ft price 7 95 VH913 12 ft price 14 95 S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV 2 way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna ANT200 price 49 95 Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed 265087 price 42 50 Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs VH83 6 ft mono price 5 95 VH84 6 ft
73. m external audio receiver amplifier not in sync with the HDTV Monitor s screen e If you re watching a program on the HDTV Monitor s screen and listening to the audio from the FIXED AUDIO output jacks you might notice that the video and audio are slightly out of sync The HDTV Monitor processes incoming video to optimize it for display which results in a small delay before displaying the video on screen The Video output jack does not process video for display so it does not have the same delay The FIXED AUDIO output jacks are in sync with the video signal from the Video output If you re using an external audio receiver to accompany video on the HDTV Monitor s screen use the VARIABLE AUDIO output jacks Can t select certain channel e Make sure the remote control is in TV mode Press the TV button and enter the channel number using the number buttons e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Sound menu to choose mono sound No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable air function is set to the wrong position Go to page 49 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 wh
74. me Make sure the volume has not been muted or turned down all the way Curtain effect Reveals the picture by opening it from the middle of the screen when the TV is switched on Hides the picture by closing it from the sides when the TV is switched off Special features The Auto on setting switches your TV on after a power outage Auto channel tunes the TV to the channel you specify as the Initial channel when Auto on is enabled Auto volume tunes the TV to the volume you set in Initial volume when Auto on is enabled Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are Closed caption setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen The Closed caption setting does not effect the DVI HDTV input Off No captioning information displayed On always Captioning information shown always when available On when mute Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Cap
75. mes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Children 8 and older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage childr
76. nect your DVD Player to your TV A Connect the audio white and red cables to the CMP1 L and R 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 CMP1 Y PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR jacks on the DVD player Notes If your DVD player does not have Y PB PR jacks but does have an S Video jack connect the player to the VD1 S VIDEO jack on the TV using an S Video cable If your DVD player does not have an S Video jack connect the player to the VID1 V Video jack on the back of the TV using a video cable Important If you use the VID1 S VIDEO or V Video jack to connect your TV to the DVD player you must connect the audio cables to the VID1 LIMONO and R jacks on the TV 2 Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s Antenna Output and to the ANTENNA CABLE Input jack on the TV B Connect the audio white and red cables to the VID2 L MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V Video jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR 3 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Antenna Input on the VCR Go to page 19 Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup AN RECEIVER Connect to either FIXED or VARIABLE Output
77. ng on 18 Chapter 1 e CLEAR PP SWAP PIP Z00M PIP a DISC MENU INFO LIGHT MENU TV button OK button Arrows Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose SETUP English Fran ais Espa ol Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put batteries in the remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert 2 AA fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen 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 app
78. ngs the picture detail is somewhat decreased Optimized still picture When enabled box checked enhances the picture specifically for still frames for example if you re watching a slideshow on your HDTV monitor or if you ve paused a frame of a DVD Auto Skin Tone When enabled box checked minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film like most movies and subsequently converted to a different format for TV broadcast for example Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original Another name for this process is reverse 3 2 pulldown Advanced recommended enables the feature only when the TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved Advanced is the default setting The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the TV is used solely with film based sources like DVDs on a non progressive scan player The Off setting turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Note Autoformat and Video noise reduction are available for CMP1 and CMP2 inputs only if the signal is 480i Chapter 4 Go back Advanced picture settings Picture preset Black level 070 0g Contrast Sharpness Color warmth Tint Display options oc 5 H o o os
79. ns e Plug in the TV e Put Batteries in the Remote e How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup e Turn on the TV e Complete the Initial Setup Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 7 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 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 e If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information C
80. ntal firm which ever comes first What we will do Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts light engine and lamp as sembly required to repair your unit How you get service Call 1 866 SCENIUM and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone 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 Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home 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 Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments
81. number and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model HDLP50XXXXXX 000000000 X Number sticker example of the sticker is shown at right The sticker is located on the right side of the TV Gee picture below for sticker location The box that the lamp replacement unit came in D P oH 56 Read the precautions listed above SERIAL SERIE LAMP EXAMPLE Service Model Number sticker with lamp type listed Make sure your hands are dry and clean before you begin replacing the lamp Unplug the TV s power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Unplug the power cord from the back of the TV Put the power cord far away from the TV Taking this precaution will ensure that no one plugs in the TV if you walk away from it or when you re waiting for the lamp unit to cool or when you re installing the new lamp Wait 30 minutes so the lamp can thoroughly cool If you don t wait at least 30 minutes you risk getting injured Step 6 Service Model Number Sticker with Lamp Type AR 6 After 30 minutes go to the back of the TV set and find the lamp unit access door located in the lower right side of the TV Read the precautions on the door you may need a flashlight Note Do not attempt to repair the lamp Do not open the lamp assembly unit leave the lamp in its casing Loosen the screw on the door don
82. on Minimum Optimized still picture ba Auto skin tone E7 Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Advanced Adv pict settings Picture preset Sports Tip If the picture is switching screen formats abruptly during normal TV viewing switch the Autoformat feature off 46 Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure the following video settings Advanced picture settings Picture presets Black level Color Contrast Sharpness Color Warmth Tint and Display options The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections Advanced picture settings Contrast expand You can adjust the contrast of the picture to suit the light of the room Press the right arrow button to choose which of the following best describes the lighting in the room Low Medium or High Autoformat When enabled box checked the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for each channel as well as input channels Video noise reduction Reduce picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow button to choose between Off for no noise reduction Minimum for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Minimum setting Maximum for an even softer smoother picture than the other setti
83. or 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 37 Using the TV s Features _ Go back Status D L View View View View View View TV MA Tv 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y Press OK to view block programs with this rating D w oa gt ke 2 2 Q gt Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language os Sexual situations L 5 A Tip To change all V Chip movie or TV ratings to View press the 0 number button 38 Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level To block programs with higher ratings 1 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 2 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and amp 3 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK 4 Select Lock Parental Controls
84. or the VCR and AUX HD buttons PVR Replay Philips Tivo Home Theatre in a Box AUDIO and AUX HD buttons can use Audio codes DVD and AUX HD buttons can use DVD codes Koss Onkyo Panasonic Venturer Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SAT CAB and AUX HD buttons Alphastar 5050 5051 5052 5006 5067 5062 5071 Philips Primestar Proscan RCA 5000 5001 5072 5000 5001 5072 Realistic 5053 Sony 5058 STS1 5054 STS3 5055 STS4 5056 Toshiba Uniden Continues on next page 31 Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Jensen 2033 2034 2057 NG 2005 2006 2007 2014 2057 2064 2078 Programmable for VCR and AUX HD buttons Kenwood 2005 2006 2007 2012 2014 2057 2064 Audiovox Magnavox 2017 2018 2037 2038 2052 2054 2065 Bell amp Howell Marantz 2005 2006 2007 2012 2014 2017 2037 Broksonic Matsushita Calix Memorex 2007 2009 2010 2017 2019 2022 2052 2068 Canon MGA 2024 2039 2059 Capehatt Minolta 2033 2034 2053 Carver Mitsubishi 2024 2033 2034 2039 CGE scssiiis siete EE E E E LOLs LODO arsyscasaccnnsacdade 2040 2041 2059 2064 Citizen Montgomery Ward Color tyme Motorola 2009 2010 2019 2036 S 2005 2009 2012 2014 2017 2018 2020 2060 2072 2011 2013 2015 2021 2022 20
85. oth USA and Canadian unrated Lock parental controls z programs and Canadian programs rated US V Chip View All unrated programs are available Press lt or gt to block view unrated programs Block All unrated programs are not available t ES e w amp o yy oO Note You must remember to activate V Chip for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated Exempt Prog Then press the right arrow to toggle between View and Block Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect If you forget your password press the MENU button then select Parental Control the password entry screen appears Simultaneously press and hold CH and VOL on the front panel for 8 seconds Parental Controls unlock and the Parental Control menu appears You can enter a new password by locking the Parental Controls again Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel When using this as a Parental Control method remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don
86. ow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change such as amp under language L corresponding with TV 14 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status Press the OK button to change the status back to a Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change Canada V Chip Ratings Canadian TV V Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems English and French Rating Canadian English V Chip Rating System Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and 18 sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature the
87. program on the HDTV Monitor s screen and listening to the audio from the FIXED AUDIO output jacks you might notice that the video and audio are slightly out of sync The HDTV Monitor processes incoming video to optimize it for display which results in a small delay before displaying the video on screen The Video output jack does not process video for display so it does not have the same delay The FIXED AUDIO output jacks are in sync with the video signal from the Video output If you re using an external audio receiver to accompany video on the HDTV Monitor s screen use the VARIABLE AUDIO output jacks described below e VARIABLE AUDIO Provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV and remote control This audio output is in syne with the video displayed on the HDTV Monitor s screen e SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass audio frequencies from the TV to a subwoofer Note If you ve connected a subwoofer make sure you set the External Subwoofer option in the Sound menu Go to page 44 for instructions COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source such as a DVD player e CMP1 Y PB PR Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade cables for the connection When using CMP1 Y PB PR make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio Input jacks e CMP1 L R Audio Provides left an
88. r TV viewing only Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Automatic available for regular TV viewing only Chooses the sound type according to the current signal Left and Right available for audio video inputs only Isolates either the left or right channel of the incoming audio Sound Mode Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio modes which provide special processing through your speakers depending on the setting you chose as your Sound type Normal Does not give any special processing simply provides the mono or stereo sound provided by the signal you re watching Wide Available only for mono signals Widens sound from mono broadcasts and mono components connected to your TV for a fuller more spacious sound Virtual Dolby PLII Virtual Dolby Surround Pro Logic II offers a virtual Dolby Surround Pro Logic II sound effect through any two speaker playback system Chapter 4 gt EQUALIZER Sound settings Go back Stereo Normal TruSurround XT Sound type Sound mode SRS mode SRS Dialog Clarity SAP Sound logic ba Headphone settings Graphic equalizer Go back SS
89. ress OK to View Block programs with this rating Determine the rating you want to block Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to Galgace change Press the OK button to change its status to block the lock icon 18 ans ve appears and all ratings above the one you selected change to lock 16 ans 13 ans 8 ans G Press OK to View Block programs with this rating French Ratings 40 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features V Chip Movie Rating Limit Status Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level View View To access the Movie Rating Limit menu vie 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV s MAIN MENU appears iew View Select Parental Control View View Movie Rating 2 3 Select US V Chip 4 Press OK to View Block programs with Select V Chip movie rating this rating Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking TV ratings Go back Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt Prog option lets you decide if programs that the Canada V Chip V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may Front panel block include news Sports political religious local and weather Programs Channel Block gt emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without Unrated Exempt Prog View ratings The Exempt option applies to b
90. rogrammed It Because this universal remote can control several different components TV VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to operate the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV 1 Press the appropriate component button DVD TV VCR SAT CAB AUX HD AUDIO to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component The component button on your remote lights up when you press valid buttons while in that component s mode Notes e The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component e Ifyou 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 VCR press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode 25 Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature make sure this TV s remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the TV Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode After you program the TV s remote control to operate the
91. tenna for TV signals Auto channel search Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 20 for more information Auto channel update Searches for any new channels that are not in your channel list and adds them to the list List and labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel Go to page 20 for more information 49 Using the TV s Nenu System Go back SS English Language Maximum TV volume Curtain effect by Special features Preferences Select your language using lt or gt keys Short term vs Long term Power Outages The Auto channel and Auto volume settings don t take effect after short term power outages usually less than two to three minutes The TV will turn back on at the same volume and channel as before the power outage The Auto channel and Auto volume settings take effect after power outages of several minutes or more a Go back Closed caption setting On always g Closed caption mode CC3 Press lt or gt key to select the closed caption setting Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning 50 Preferences Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Espa ol or Fran ais Maximum TV volume Allows you to set how high volume turns up when you press the VOL button Highlight Maximum volume then press and hold OK to hear the maximum volu
92. 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 Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Monitor There are other HDTV Monitors on the market even some that use DLP technology But your RCA Scenium HDTV Monitor has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place A summary of your TV s most unique features follows Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features 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 ac
93. tion 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important This television is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Don t place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Scenium Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rcascenium com productregistration Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are lo
94. tion Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button VCR DVD AUX HD or SAT CABLE on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e Lamp Replacement Instructions e Limited Warranty e Care and Cleaning e FCC Information e Accessory Information Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 51 Other Information 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 Scenium product please visit www rcascenium com customersuppo is TV Problems TV won t turn on e Press the TV button
95. ture until you press any button on the remote to resume normal TV viewing The FREEZE feature automatically times out after a short time Please note that when you unfreeze you go back to live programming skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze GO BACK In TV mode returns you to the previous channel GUIDE In TV mode brings up the Channel Guide menu INFO In TV mode makes the channel banner appear and disappear INPUT Accesses the available video input channels VID1 VID2 FRNT CMP1 CMP2 and DVD Press the CH or CH button to resume TV viewing LIGHT Press to illuminate the remote control s buttons except for the component buttons To conserve battery power the light turns off after several seconds Backlight won t activate if batteries are low but blinks on and off quickly MENU In TV mode makes the TV Main menu appear and disappear Chapter 2 Tip The component button corresponding to the mode you re in flickers when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote A warning message may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and the batteries are low Tip To turn off most RCA components that are connected to the TV press ONeOFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA products Note The DVD VCR SAT CAB AUX HD and AUDIO buttons also turn on most RCA products Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control
96. wing 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 Chapter 5 59 Other Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your HDTV Monitor 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 an order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items 1 800 338 0376 You can buy some accessories on line at www rca com Replacement Lamp Your DLP is equipped with a special lamp unit If you have sound but no picture and the light on the front of the TV blinks you need to change the lamp Locate the sticker on the side of the TV or go to the Lamp brightness menu for the lamp type To order call 1 800 338 0376 Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the bac
97. wn arrows move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen When watching TV without the PIP window or menu system in use the left and right arrows ZOOM and ZOOM change the current format of the screen 4 3 Zoom 14 9 Zoom 16 9 Zoom 16 9 A v Cinerama regular mode 16 9 AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a component such as a CD player audio receiver amplifier receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button AUX HD Puts the remote in AUX HD mode As a default this button controls some models of RCA HDTV Tuners It can also be programmed to operate some brands of an additional remote controllable components The Autotuning feature for this button works only with HDTV tuners see page 34 for more information on Autotuning CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels In DVD mode while a disc is playing CH advances to the next chapter CH goes to the preceding chapter CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing Also exits PIP or POP if no menu is displayed DISC MENU In DVD mode Gf programmed while a disc is playing brings up the current disc s menu Gf available 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 FREEZE When watching TV freezes the pic
98. zed surround sound experience from two speakers using Dolby Surround Pro Logic I decoding It provides the sensation of being surrounded by additional speakers Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories TruSurround TruSurround XT Dialog Clarity TruBass SRS and the o symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround TruSurround XT Dialog Clarity and TruBass technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 4 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions es 1 Introductigom 2 Part 1 DLP brilliance in color design and technology pp 2 Part 2 Why RCA Scenium DLP is better krisiren ndee oiga is 3 Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Monitor 0 4 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup ps 7 Things to Consider Before YOU Connect ee 8 Choose Your COMMCCtON iis seiis isara inna aaeanoa cadence tnt nett ceeded s Anadan aaa cee 9 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV RN 9 Explanation Of Jacks nisaire Gi tiene ated ist aSa aAA NEE KAA aie eins 10 Front Input VAC esac czars eth ee aeoe ro eriat a eau E Eanes Nea a EEEa EEE aoaea 11 TV HDTV Tuner VCR DVD Player sssssesssssseunesunnennnnunnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 12 TV 4 Satellite Receiver 4 V GR sc 14 TV DVD VCR sss see eases ces sccces cc ee sten cane E ees eed oe cee eee ee ae 16 TV A V

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