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1. Programmable for SATeCABLE and AUXeHD Montgomery Ward sss 2068 buttons Motorola 2017 2068 Alphastar 2009 Chapparal Multitech 2009 2012 2022 2031 2036 Dishnet NEC 2005 2006 2007 2012 2014 2057 2064 Drake e Nikko Echostar Noblex GE 5000 5001 5072 Olympus General Instruments 5050 5051 5052 Optimus Hitachi 5066 5067 Optonica Hughe 5062 5071 Panasonic JVC 5065 Pentax dans 2060 Pentex Research sse 2014 Philips 5068 philco 2017 2018 2037 2038 Primestar 5061 Philips 2017 2037 2047 2065 roscan 5000 5001 5072 Pioneer 2006 2033 2042 2064 RCA 5000 5001 5072 portland 2012 2013 2015 2056 Realistic 5053 PrOSCAaN serres 2000 2001 2072 Sony 5058 Quasar 7 2018 2066 STS1 5054 RCA 2000 2001 2002 2009 2017 STS3 5055 2033 2034 2043 2044 2045 2053 STS4 50566 7 2060 2063 2066 2070 2072 2073 2079 Toshiba Radio Shack 0 2047 2068 Uniden 5069 a 2007 2009 2010 2017 2018 2019 2022 2024 2029 2047 EUN 2007 2009 2010 2011 2017 2018 2019 2022 2024 2029 2047 2068 Programmable for VCR and AUXeHD buttons Anaia an SE sae otav uen te S e ode 2068 Ricoh Aiko 2023 Runco D Aiwa 2022 Samsung 2004 2009 2011 2027 2031 2058 Akai 2002 2003 2004 2057 2058 2059 2080 2081 Audiovox 2010
2. Complete Channel Search Main Menu gt Assisted Setup gt Channel Search E carpa far you coe Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes it is important Antenna put ins compite and veo Versa f l GELE Ieee to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming Make Channel Search put a check in Analog channels all the boxes to do a thorough sure you have connected cable and or off air antenna to the corresponding Other search options search for channels Detect antenna or cable setting EEE oii RE inputs before you start a channel search To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all annal ih ha mumbar koye 1 Press the right arrow button to access the channel search screen then use Press gt to make changes to this screen s settings Press OX to ap oie nor lp reso ote the up and down arrow buttons to choose an option Press the OK button to toggle the option on check mark in box or off Tip To do a channel search check each box that pertains to your TV For The first Channel Search takes several minutes example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT highlight if the TV is searching for analog and digital Cable Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box channels and cable and antenna inputs are A being searched You may want to leave and Note If a cable box is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT or the
3. Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup 3 b Oe Advanced Audio Connection Information With the audio versatility of your HDTV you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want From good to best sound choose one of the options or refer to the user s manual of each device that you are connecting to get the best results Audio cables are color coded Red right whether you want the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed or variable volume audio white left audio audio Use your TV s internal speakers good sound Connect an audio receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV better sound Connect an audio receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL jack best sound Connecting Your TV to an Audio Video Receiver For better sound quality than the TV s internal speakers connect to an audio receiver using audio cables to the TV s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks e Use the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT for a more advanced connection Connect the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A V receiver using audio cables Be sure to go to the Fixed Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu and select e Variable Output provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the TV s volume e Fixed Output pro
4. f you don t have the cables needed for this connection go to page 72 for accessory information Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup hh DhM WO Audio Video Input and Output Connection exeo iv AUDIO OUTPUT SUBWOOFER 9 DIGITAL AUDIO QUTPUT OPTICAL AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO L A 4 ane TV button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the INPUT 1 jacks To view this device 1 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see INPUT 1 in the channel banner See picture below for location INPUT 5S Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view This button B is called Auto Tuning See Cbapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning Input channel appears here Program Title Acquiring Channel Input 1 Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 16 9 Normal 1080i HD 3 DOD 71 Rec i3 MPAA Not Rated Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV 14 Chapter 1 1 2 Use one set of composite audio video cables to connect to the TV s inp
5. Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio Connect your device that has an HDMI jack using an HDMI cable Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device OR Connect your device that has a DVI jack using an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter A Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV B Attach an HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device C Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R and L Audio jacks that aren t in use on the back of the TV Note If the device you re connecting has a digital audio output jack connect a digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for digital audio D After you ve completed the on screen Assisted Setup page 19 go to the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which Audio Input jack you re using In the example on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 3 f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 19 to complete the Assisted Setup To find out more about connecting audio video receivers go to the next page f you don t have the cables needed for this connection go to page 72 for accessory information
6. Age Based Rating USA Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings 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 for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have ac
7. To access the Picture Quality menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Picture Quality and press OK the Picture Quality options appear Note When making Picture Quality changes inputs are all adjusted independent of each other Digital cable and antenna channels are adjusted independent of analog cable and antenna channels Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks Your options under the Picture Settings menu are Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color The richness of the color Tint The balance between the red and green levels Black Level The brightness of the picture Sbarpness The crispness of the edges in the picture To create picture settings for the video inputs 1 Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner 2 Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the slider 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider The setting is changed and saved to the Input you re currently tuned Picture Presets Queer enin oe i ice li i O naura Coor m Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the six preset e mE ur picture settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Nigbt Videogame Professional and Personal Choose your se
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9. 39 95 Optical SPDIF Cable helps you connect to a device with an Optical Audio In jack such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver DV3 3 ft 15 95 DV6 6 ft 19 95 RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof F connectors VHD905 5 95 Pusb on Cable attaches to tbe round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on tbe back of your VCR or TV The ends push on for a quick connection VH89 6 ft 5 95 Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH81 3 ft 3 95 VH82 6 ft 4 95 Signal Splitter helps you split the signal to more than one device 2 way VH47 3 95 4 way VH49 6 95 Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from tbe antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna ANT200 49 95 Universal Outdoor VHF UHF FM Antenna Boosts VHF UHF amp FM signals Picks up UHF 35 Miles VHF FM 60 Miles 110 boom length UHF VHF band separator included ANT3036X 79 95 This accessory is intended for use with an off air or cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for distribution of the satellite signal originating from your satellite dish antenna Chapter 5 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year fr
10. e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked e Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Sleep Timer or Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 61 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait five minutes Plug in again Chapter 5 65 Other Information TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 61 for instructions e Initial Channel feature is enabled and you lost power to your TV Go to page 58 for instructions Video and audio are out of sync e f you ve connected a device such as a DVD player to your TV s Video jack and to an audio receiver using the audio jacks you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen Connect the DVD player to the TV s Audio jacks then use the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an audio receiver If your TV is connected to an audio video A V receiver or home theatre
11. 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 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 cons
12. password choice If you do not lock tbe TV none of the settings for V Chip channel block and front panel block take effect If you forget your password simultaneously press and bold the MENU OK button on the front panel and VOL button on the remote for three seconds This resets the password only and unlocks the TV all other settings in Parental Controls are not changed Channel Lists Video Input List Cable Channel List Antenna Ch List The channel lists contain the following information major channel number with sub channel number only if it s a digital channel channel call letters if available when channel is tuned Locked List and Unlocked List The channels listed in Cable Channel List and Antenna Ch List for off air or cable sources are based on the channel search results If a channel is not found by Channel Search then it is not listed 38 Chapter 3 e Editing Channels in the Channel Lists WAA Let B Channels can be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Cable and Antenna Channel List menus Use the Unlocked List to remove a channel if you no longer want it in your channel list because you don t RETE like the program for example Remove or hide a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the check mark in the box In the example to All Channels 2 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated B Front Button Block B5 USA V Chip Viewable the left channel 4 is removed from the Cable Cha
13. programs not digital programs You can activate SAP if available temporarily with the SOUND button Changing channels or inputs reverts SAP back to the SAP menu setting Balance Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers and the headphone output Balance is how much audio loudness gets sent to the left and right speakers Note Balance applies if the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set GCsaance to Variable Output Speakers On See the following page for more axles sione yas eds spesie ae information the 4 and keys to adjust the speaker balance left or right 54 Chapter 4 Tao comsions d Main Menu gt Audio The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up inputs or outputs that are associated with audio Fixed Variable Out Choose output type set up subwoofer Digital Audio Out Choose either Auto Select or PCM output DVI Audio Input Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu 1 Fixed Variable Out igital Audio Main Menu gt Audio gt Audio Connections Select the default for the Fixed Variable Output Variable Output Speakers On Variable Output Speakers Off Fixed Output Speakers Off Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio rece
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15. 34 PVR 34 Satellite receiver 34 TV 33 VCR 34 Code List Remote control 33 Color 50 Warmth 51 Color Scheme 62 Commercial skip 36 Component Composite Input jacks 23 Components connecting 11 Composite Input jacks 23 Connections menu 56 Auto Tuning 57 Channel Search 56 Signal Source 57 Signal Strength 56 Special Features 58 Content themes 40 Blocking 41 Viewing 42 Contrast 50 Contrast Expand 52 Controls Menus 48 Parental 38 Reset 52 Control panels 48 D Digital CableCARD 3 10 Cable Ready 3 Sound 3 Digital audio out 55 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 24 Digital captions 60 Digital TV channel 37 Direct entry programning 31 DLP technology 1 DVD VCR remote codes 34 DVD button 28 DVD remote codes 34 DVI Audio Input 55 Chapter 5 75 Index E EAS 46 Edge Enhancement 51 Emergency Alert System 46 Equalizer presets 53 F FAQs 64 FCC information 74 Regulations i Statement 8 Film Mode 52 Fixed Variable Out 55 FlexWide screen format 61 Format Screen 61 FORMAT button 28 FORWARD button 29 FREEZE button 28 Front panel block 45 Buttons 25 jacks 25 G GO BACK button 28 Graphic equalizer 53 Green Stretch 51 GUIDE button 28 H HDMI Connection 16 17 HDMI DVI jack 22 HDTV specifications 70 HD Receiver remote codes 33 Help text 48 Home Theatre box remote codes 34 Horizontal Position 52 Icons Channel banner 36 Indicator light status 25 Indirect light 8 INFO b
16. 41 V Chip Unrated Program 44 Buttons ANTeCAB 28 Arrows 28 AUDIO 28 AUXeHD 28 Backlight 28 CC 28 Channel down 25 28 Channel up 25 28 CLEAR 28 Don t work 65 DVD 28 FORMAT 28 FORWARD 29 FREEZE 28 Front panel 25 GO BACK 28 GUIDE 28 INFO 29 INPUT 29 33 MENU 29 MENU OK 25 MUTE 29 Number 28 OK 29 ONeOFF 29 PAUSE 29 PLAY 29 PRESETS 29 RECORD 29 Remote control 28 REVERSE 29 30 SATeCABLE 29 SOUND 29 STOP 29 TV 29 VCR 29 Volume down 25 Volume up down 29 C CableCARD 3 Reset 58 slot 22 Tools menu 58 using 10 CableCARD Tools 58 Cable Box remote codes 33 Cable Channel List 38 CABLE INPUT jack 23 Canada English ratings 44 French ratings 44 V Chip unrated program 44 Canada V Chip 43 Captions Analog 59 Background color 60 Background Opacity 60 Color 60 Digital 60 Font 60 Opacity 60 Size 60 Caption display 59 Caption priority 60 Caption style 60 Care and Cleaning 67 74 CC button 28 modes 59 Channel Initial 58 Channels Digital or Analog 37 Channel banner 36 Channel down button 25 Channel information 36 Channel lists 38 Channel numbers 37 Channel search 20 56 Channel up button 25 Choice fields 49 Choice lists 49 Connections 11 Ch buttons 28 Cinematic picture setting 50 Cinerama screen format 61 Cleaning and care 74 CLEAR button 28 Clock display 36 Closed captioning 59 Code list Index Audio 33 Cable box 33 DVD 34 DVD VCR 34 HD Receiver 33 Home Theatre in a Box
17. CRTs which means Screen 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 Color Wheel Illumination Relay Optics 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 Integrating Light Pipe Lamp Senice Model Number Num ro de Mode See Lamp Replacement DLP technology uses a special lamp Eventually you ll need to 000000000 X replace this lamp which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp To order the EXAMPLE Service Model Number sticker correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s model number serial with lamp type listed number and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example of the sticker is shown on the left Face the back of the TV The sticker is located on the right Lamp Type side of the TV The lamp type can also be found in the TV s Lamp Power menu Go to page 62 for more information For future reference write down the information in the space provided at the left SERIAL SERIE LAMP Model No Date Digital Light Processing DLP the DLP logo and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments All other products and names may or may not
18. Naa aaa a aaaea an aa Daaa iiae SRE ai A Eia Preferences Men leri inaina M Closed Captiorifitj reie T E EE E ts perrercer Screen FORMAL Ec Urn Color Scheme pee FO ERR GO CRECEN UMEN EOD MA EXE PER Fa A PESO YREER PERS TRAINS CONIC Pb LEE Menu Pang Ua Qe mec L mp POWE Tinan D CDU TOIT CETERI IM Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQS ccsssccessseeesseeeeeseeeeseeeeeseneeeeneeeensaeeeeseaeseesaaeeessaeeeeeeeeenseaeees 64 Troubleshooting Lamp Replacement Information HDTV Specificatiols onc cea uacenusa ce wos cewcatexustuesattuncusetextsuevedsexsecwnvecdashuinvavevetstansstuenceeous Accessory Ares Limited Warranty EET ET e Io Eel T oT oro Ptr M M FCGIMEORM d Tel ETE m ee Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview e Things to Consider Before You Connect e Choose Your Signal e Choose Your Connection e Plug in the TV e Put Batteries in the Remote e Turn on the TV e Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup e Complete the Assisted Setup e What To Expect e Next Steps e Explanation of Jacks e The Front of Your TV Changing Entertainment Again rca com Graphics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 7 Connections amp Setup 3 p A9 Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Ag
19. Stereo 53 SOUND button 29 Sound Logic 54 Sound mode icons 36 Special Features 58 Specifications 70 Back panel 71 Front panel 71 Sound 70 Video 70 SRS 53 Stereo 53 STOP button 29 Subchannels 20 37 SUBWOOFER jack 24 T Things to Consider Before You Connect 8 Timer Sleep 61 Wake up 61 Day 61 Time display 36 Tint 50 Translucency 62 Troubleshooting 65 TruScan 3 Turn on TV 19 TV button 29 problems 65 remote codes 33 U USA V Chip TV ratings 39 V V Chip 38 Age Based Ratings 39 Blocking age based 41 Blocking Movies 42 Canada 39 43 Content Themes 39 USA 39 USA TV ratings 39 Viewing age based rating 41 V Chip display 36 rating screen 40 unrated program 44 VCR button 29 recording 15 remote codes 34 Vertical Position 52 Vibrant picture setting 50 Videogame picture setting 50 Video Input List 38 Viewing Movie ratings 42 Specific content themes 42 Volume Initial 58 Maximum 58 up down buttons 25 W Wake up Timer 61 Y Y Video Pb Pr jacks 23 Y Pb Pr Connection 12 13 Z Zoom screen format 61 Chapter 5 77 Visit the RCA website at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE Technology Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2005 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license t
20. There are four types of controls e Sliders e Choice lists check boxes radio buttons e Alpha numeric entries e Menu action choice fields 48 Chapter 4 1 Check boxes Radio buttons Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at 1200 for 0 Go Back Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color Start VCR ront npu VCR2 Not Connected DVD npu Using the TV s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels To make adjustments 1 Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider Press the left or right arrow button to adjust the indicator on a horizontal slider Choice Lists Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list Check boxes let you select one or more options A radio button lets you select only one option 1 Use the arrow buttons to move left right up down 2 Press OK to select a radio button press OK to select or de select a check box Numeric Entries Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers passwords and time values The number buttons on the remote and the arrow channel up down volume up down and MENU OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the information 1 Use the left right arrow button to highlight the field 2 To enter time values such as the Wake Up Timer h
21. VCR or AUXeHD 5 Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio video receiver Release the VOL button 6 Now test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier 7 Turn on the device that is connected to the audio video receiver or amplifier a DVD player for example 8 Putthe TV s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button and play a disc 9 Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly 32 Chapter 2 Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults press and hold the VOL button the device button of the Volume Punchthrough lights While holding the VOL button enter the code 000 using the number buttons All device buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off The remote returns to the factory settings Note If an invalid button is pressed all device buttons blink 4 times and turn off At this point you must start over eae the INPUT Button Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the device such as VCR or DVD player you want to view 2 Once you find the input source you want stop pressing INPUT e If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VCR is connected to that input you will be able to view your VCR To play stop or rewind
22. When tuned to an input press to go back to the most recently used tuner Antenna or Cable Input In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR button In SAT mode functions as a TV SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a device such as a audio receiver or amplifier receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button This button lights when you press a valid button in AUDIO mode see Modes of Operation on page 32 for more details AUXeHD Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a device such as a cable box satellite receiver VCR DVD or audio receiver that you ve programmed to work with this button AUX by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver This button lights when you press a valid button in AUXeHD mode see Modes of Operation on page 32 for more details BACKLIGHT Press to illuminate some of the remote control s buttons To conserve battery power the light turns off after several seconds Backlight won t activate if batteries are low but blinks on and off quickly CC Closed Captioning Toggles closed captioning on and off if available for the channel you re tuned to When you change channels or inputs the default for Caption Display is restored CH or CH Scrolls up or down through the channel or input list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes on screen menus and displays Cancels th
23. and enhance shades of green Edge Enhancement Make the picture s edges sharper Contrast Expand Intensify and enhance shades of black Advanced Settings Fine tune the picture and its position Press OK or gt to access the Picture Quality menu Picture Settings icture Presets olor Warmi reen Stretch TAA ontrast Expan CLEDD Main Menu Picture Quality The Personal picture presets settings are E ee sees Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you are viewing Press OK to adjust the picture settings A Color Warmi fuction reen je Enhancement Main Menu gt Picture Quality Auto Color Color Warmth Noise Reduction Green Stretch Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand A change in this screen is applied to Input 3 Professional Personal On Cool Frame Comb High Low High ul Iva ings Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Ti o Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings Picture Settings Picture Presets Auto Color Color Warmth Noise Reduction Green Stretch Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand and Advanced Settings Each one is described below Note When changing an item in tbe Picture Quality menu the graphics become transparent so you can see bow your adjustments affect tbe picture
24. 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 industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres That s when they created the 16 9 aspect ratio also called widescreen format When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee the 16 9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV 16 9 Aspect Ratio This widescreen format makes sense because it s much closer to the way we see Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our peripheral vision Not only is it closer to the way we see but the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close up and panoramic views 4 3 Aspect Ratio 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 i
25. receive or record digital TV signals recording digital TV broadcasts wasn t possible without purchasing additional equipment That s why RCA added AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs RCA understands how you watch TV and what s necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless IntrOQUEC EO suere mrex E ER NO SP RROPeRrPESlyS 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges oro eredi ons eec ed Foe xe ko ire aldo Protect Components from Overheating sse nennen nennen 8 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference sse 8 Use Indirect Bro o ep E 8 FCC Statement iar rer e degere REED EXER RH Eea aaar Dea ERE CR RRRS ERE RR ER ER ERR AREE Ra duabus 8 Choose IDE RR 9 Usirig tlie Cable InpUt ion core cem ze eet pec tr Rene dic tenon 9 Using the Antenna InpUti iinri cn eire tire ataa ea dene diese EF o Ya IRE Vea perida ani 9 Using th Cable CARD Sl Ottis C 9 Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service ceeceecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeeeseaeeteneeeaeetieeenaeenaes 10 Choose Your Connectioh nre n nien aano ua enema a annasa uranian 11 Y Pbi Pr COD nectlOri uiun io ue xe sr tei Een ne dena dhs dro Ee Ra eau E ek Re geRA 12 Audio Video Input and Outpu
26. send with programs That code tells the TV software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the rating limit you set you will receive a message telling you that the program is blocked from viewing Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating and the TV is locked With the V Chip Unrated menu you can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated or Exempt and programs that are considered unrated The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are in the table on the next page USA V Chip TV Ratings Main Menu gt Parental Controls USA V Chip CELZNEMEOS T oh TY ratno tis ar sot wih hs screen The USA V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and Creen Rating Content cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits GED mas sas D ev TMA EEEN 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls TV14 EEE wer Tol have previously been locked you must enter your password TV G IIIJ R P 2 Highlight and select USA V Chip TV Y DII Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating Press OK to set the age based TV rating limit a
27. the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV you must first press the VCR or AUXeHD button whichever one is programmed to the VCR to put the remote control in VCR mode There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel e Program the device VCR DVD etc buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel when pressed For more details on Auto Tuning see Chapter 3 e When viewing an input press ANTeCAB GO BACK or INPUT to go back to viewing channels or use the number buttons to enter the channel number e To quickly access an input press the INPUT button and the input number for example INPUT 1 to access INPUT 1 Note for professional installers This is a discrete input code Audio Codes Programmable for the AUDIO and AUXeHD buttons AUX Dimensia Lyra Wireless ROA D m 4004 Audio Cassette Optimus Panasonic 4023 4024 4003 4015 4029 4030 4016 4017 4025 4023 4024 4018 4019 Remote Code List Cable Box Codes Programmable for SATeCABLE and AUXeHD buttons IDBG ostia IDEEN 5002 5003 5004 5006 5045 Pre 5008 5009 Cableview Contec Eastern GE Gemi General Instruments m 5003 Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold 5003 5017 5022 5023 5039 5045 Magnavox 5024 Memorex 5026 Movie Time 5025 NEC aa 5005 NSC 15025 Oak
28. 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 DVD player The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when you re using the TV remote to adjust the volume In effect you are telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the A V receiver whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode Therefore after you ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode press the DVD button and you want to adjust the volume you only have to press the VOL or VOL buttons Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough 1 IMPORTANT First you must program the AUDIO button on the TV s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to page 30 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work 2 While setting up Volume Punchthrough it s best to point the remote away from devices 3 Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver punches through The mode will be one of the device buttons TV DVD SATeCABLE VCR or AUXeHD Press and hold the VOL button Keep pressing VOL while you press and release the device button you chose in step 3 TV DVD SATeCABLE
29. to the menu Main Menu gt Audio 0 GoBack n Default Audio Mode Currently Playing Audio Mode 1 of 1 qualizer Presets Spanish a The number of Audio Modes available for the current program is 1 If the Default Audio Mode is available then it 4 Audio Mode Q Japanese will be heard otherwise the mode listed Korean above is heard Use the button above Ga to change the current program s audio Chinese udio Mode is only available for GoD digital TV ATSC programs BED A change in this screen is aplec to ali inputs Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode if more than one is available Main Menu gt Audio o Back D ot qualizer Presets hudio Processor fo Connections Wit on SAP stands for Second Audio Program When SAP is to the program for example music or news If you set SAP On and SAP is available for a program you will hear SAP for any channel where it is available SAP is only available for analog NTSC programs A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Menu System Sound Logic Acting like a dynamic range limiter it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases for example the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts Choose On or Off depending on your preference Audio Mo
30. turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute the lamp may be dead If you have any concerns please contact us at 1 866 723 6486 or call an authorized servicer in your area Note The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn t seated correctly or lamp access door is ajar If you have recently accessed the lamp make sure the lamp access door is completely closed and the lamp unit is seated correctly What to do The lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible but if you don t follow the directions there is a risk of injury e You can easily replace the lamp yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp If your TV is still covered by the warranty call 1 866 723 6486 to receive troubleshooting assistance and a lamp replacement e f your TV s warranty has expired call 1 800 338 0376 to purchase a lamp replacement If you are not comfortable replacing the lamp yourself call 1 866 723 6486 and we will refer you to a service person who will replace the lamp for you There will be a service fee Service Model Number Num ro de Mod le Service What you ll need to get started HDLP50XXXXXX 000000000 X e To order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s model number serial number SERIAL SERE LAMP and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example EXAMPLE Service of the sticker is shown at left Face the back of the TV Th
31. with the buttons It also keeps children from watching TV when a guardian is not present you must hide the remote for this to be effective Note If power to the TV is lost for a prolonged time e g due to a power outage the buttons become unblocked 8 Front Button Block Press OK to block disable the buttons on the front of the TV Only the remote will control the TV Main Menu gt Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp VCR2 RCA SAT2 DVD SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Not Connected Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote VCR ON OFF TV DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE A AAA With the Auto Tuning feature you can set up the TV to tune to the channel or input you want to watch by pressing that device s button Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front buttons The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television Don t forget to lock the TV a
32. work e Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option Press MENU OK on the front panel Select Connections then Special Features then Remote Setup Choose TV default The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 3 on your remote select Lock TV press 1 on your remote I don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password put the remote in TV mode Simultaneously press and hold MENU OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock TV The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set V Chip Unrated to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 68 Chapter 5 Other Information Lamp Replacement Information Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV s source of light comes from a lamp similar to lamps used in film or front projectors Although this lamp is long lasting it may need to be replaced eventually When to replace the lamp You probably need a new lamp if there s no picture but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the TV does the following blinks 5 times pauses blinks 5 times again If the TV doesn t
33. you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone intr Ion Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television HDTV featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing technology a true viewing experience Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology DLP and HDTV Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV it is the most user friendly of its kind with comprehensive on screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV s features This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP technology is an excellent choice Part 1 DLP technology brilliance in color and design Part 2 Why RCA DLP HDTV is better Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV Part 1 DLP technology brilliance in color and design RCA brings you pictures with DLP system a brilliantly choreographed engineering marvel that combines microscopic mirrors light and color to bring you the best and brightest pictures possible How DLP Technology Works mmon Field Len jecti i Common Field Lens Projection Optics In general DLP technology combines microscopic mirrors a specially designed semiconductor and a color wheel to adjust ono light to display the most brilliant accurate images Your DLP HDTV doesn t use Cathode Ray Tubes
34. 9 Normal 1080i HD D OOD Crec a MPAA Not Rated 20 Chapter 1 Changing Channels Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune Some channels might be found during the channel search that aren t available Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen displays Unusable signal You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Channel List menu Go to page 39 for more information Next Steps Now that you ve finished the Assisted Setup youre ready to watch TV This might be a good time to program your remote control The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other devices Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote Continue to the next few pages to learn more about the back panel and front of your TV Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter 1 21 Connections amp Setup bU a D l Explanation of Jacks The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV When connecting cables be sure to connect corr
35. ARD Push firmly on the card until almost the entire card is inserted Wait to receive information on screen regarding your digital cable television services See below for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV Coaxial cable Digital Cable Card What You Need e Coaxial cable e Digital cable service subscription e Digital cable card What You Need to Know e The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information e Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV the card can t be used with any other TV unless it is re authorized to it e You won t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT Make sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT e Once inserted it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card In the case it needs to be removed grasp firmly and pull the card straight out Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service Once you have inserted a digital cable card into the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV explained above you are ready to receive digital cable channels Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to appear Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them with the information on screen If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digit
36. Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Using the TV s Nenu System Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come Cable Input Antenna Input or Video Inputs The same can be accomplished using the device buttons if you ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button But if you misplace the remote this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source Auto Tuning This menu lets you specify the various devices you have connected to your TV It lets you program a device button on the remote control VCR AUXeHD DVD SATeCABLE or AUDIO so that pressing the button automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input Channel go to Chapter 3 for detailed information Notes The AUX HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver If you bave two RCA satellite receivers you can control eacb separately Program the second receiver with the AUX HD button using the 5001 code Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto tuning Chapter 4 57 Using the TV s Main Menu gt Connections gt Special Features Select what should occur when power is restored to the TV Off initial Channel is disabled On Go to last input or channel selected anD on 6010 Gia Chamet QI Sub channei CIE Note An In
37. R 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 OUT 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 occasi
38. SRSCO T i me 7 Find Inside e The DLP Experience page 1 e Connections page 9 e Remote WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire not remove cover or back With the exception of or electric shock do not the lamp no user serviceable parts inside Refer expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall m er not be exposed to dripping or This symbol indicates This symbol indicates n insi i tant instructions splachina snd n fill dangerous voltage inside impor P ing And no objects lee the product that presents accompanying the product a risk of electric shock or personal injury servicing to qualified service personnel with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org 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 Elec
39. You can select a mode or source of closed captions for analog TV programs If the Caption Priority feature is set to Use the analog captions then the analog caption mode you select is also used for digital TV programs Note CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Closed Captioning You may set the type of captioning displayed Choices within the Closed Captioning menu are Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions Caption Priority and Caption Style Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen HDMI DVI input is not supported by Closed Captioning CO try the device s menu system for CC options On Captioning information is always shown when it s available on a channel or input Off No captioning information is displayed On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available and the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen if available Notes Use the CC button on tbe remote to toggle CC on and off Go to the remote section for more information Changing channels or inputs restores CC to tbe default setting If you turned off tbe speakers in tbe Audio menu Fixed Output Speakers O
40. ainst Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e If you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting FCC Statement This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhan
41. al cable card is set up try resetting your card Go to page 58 for more information If problems persist contact your cable company Notes If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the information press MENU on the remote to access the menu system Then press 9 9 9 and the information screen appears Go to page 58 for more information on tbe CableCARD Tools menu You can t order video on demand tbrougb your digital cable card Call your local cable company lo place an order 10 Chapter 1 Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve The HDMI DVI and component jacks are considered excellent S Video is very good composite jacks are good while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Cables may be ordered separately by calling the number on page 72 Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Note for U S 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 1 888 200 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com Jacks Used Cable
42. an order for accessory items listed on this page 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 may need to change the lamp Go to page 69 for more information about the lamp replacement To order a new lamp call 1 800 338 0376 T n Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed 267163 14 95 Component Cables is a triple gold tipped cable that lets you connect your TV to a device with Y Pb Pr jacks PD12DC 12 ft 79 95 PDODC 6 ft 69 95 Stereo Audio Video Cable is a triple gold tipped cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of stereo devices VH84 6 ft 9 95 S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video devices to your TV VH976 6 ft 7 95 VH913 12 ft 14 95 HDMI Cable bas HDMI connectors on each end for connecting HDMI devices to your TV PD12HDMI 12ft 84 95 HDMI DVI Adapter has one end the connects to an HDMI cable and the other end connects to a DVI cable DI2HDA 49 95 us Subwoofer cable helps you connect to a device with an Subwoofer In jack such as a audio receiver PD15SW 15ft
43. anner Look at the left corner for a channel number Channels with a primary channel and a subchannel is a digital channel but not all digital channels have subchannels Look at the right corner for the format 4 3 for analog and sometimes digital 16 9 for digital and resolution the TV is receiving Go to page 20 for more information Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen displays Unusable Signal You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Cbannel List menu Go to page 39 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you ve checked each box in the channel search menu the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for each subchannel of that digital channel How do I control other devices I ve connected to the TV Because your TV came with a universal remote you can program your remote to the button corresponding with the device you have connected to your TV Go to page 28 for information on programming your remote Why do I have sound but no picture when I turn on my TV There is a lamp inside the TV which needs approximately one minute to reach full brightn
44. aptioning Choose the look and type of captions Screen Format How to format a picture on the 16 9 screen Time Menu Set up time related features Color Scheme Pick a color for the menu system Translucency Pick a level of translucency for the menus Menu Language Select from English Espa ol and Francais Lamp Power Set the TV s lamp to a preferred brightness Press OK or to access the Preferences menu Menu System Special Features The special features options are mostly intended for commercial retail use Initial Channel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in Initial Volume This feature works only if the Initial Channel feature is set to On Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on Maximum Volume This feature is intended to stop the volume from being turned up too loudly Set the volume at the loudest level you would want to hear CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV services when a digital cable card is inserted into the back of the TV and you have subscribed to digital cable service Go to page 18 for more information on using a digital cable card The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card you have inserted into your TV The graphic to the left is an example of what you might see Select an option to view more information So
45. ars when Variable Output Speakers On is selected Select Yes if you want the low frequency audio sent from the SUBWOOFER Out jack to the connected external subwoofer and high frequency audio sent to the TV s speakers select No to send full range audio to the TV s speakers For the Speakers Off option the SUBWOOFER Out jack is always enabled Digital Audio Out Allows you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound if transmitted and you ve connected a six channel receiver to the TV s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable Choose the correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu e Auto Select Your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving This is the best selection if you have a decoder with Dolby Digital and PCM that was manufactured in the last several years e PCM Pulse Code Modulation The TV sends all signals through the Digital Audio Output in PCM DVI Audio Input Allows you to select the audio input you re using if you ve connected an HDMI DVI cable adapter to the DVI input Select from the inputs listed Go to page 16 for more information 55 Using the TV s 0 GoBack 4 Picture Quality 3 Parental Controls 5 Preferences 6 Assisted Setup Main Menu The Connections menu has screens for specifying and optimizing the connections inputs to the TV Signal Strength Check the strengths of antenna channels Channel Search Search for ava
46. ary channel sometimes called the major channel A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels Tip Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog A digital ATSC or QAM channel may have a dash and second number after Primary Subchannel it e g 21 1 an analog channel NTSC Channel if necessary doesn t e g Ch 21 e0H2 wip Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 4 3 Normal 480i SD D DOD T Rec amp MPAA Not Rated Direct Tuning to a Channel vor ONOFF ty 1 Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote D wq a TV button canal DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE t 4444 2 Enter the primary channel number This number appears in the MUTE FORMAT P Ty pP EE primary channel entry box Press OK or wait a few seconds If o you don t enter a subchannel the TV tunes to the lowest digital X subchannel oD Md 9 3 Ifthe primary channel number has fewer than six digits for cable or SKIP e INFO two digits for antenna and you want to enter subchannel numbers OC SO ress the right arrow button to advance to the subchannel entry box 7 OK P 8 ry KJ gt Right arrow 4 Enter the number of the subchannel This number appears in the OS O subchannel entry box MENU CLEAR 0 0 0 5 Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV tunes to the channel Notes You can always use the channel up and down but
47. audio connection and connector is usually white e V Video provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow INPUT 2 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC analog video device with either composite or component outputs such as a VCR or DVD player e RAudio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e Y Video P P Unlike a single video input component Y P P video maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks To ensure maximum picture quality use three video grade cables for the Y P P connections Accepts 480i 480p 720p and 1080i signals If you re connecting to a device with a Video jack instead you can still use the Y Video jack Note Also remember to connect the left and right audio cables because tbe Y Pb Pr cables carry only tbe picture signal not tbe sound e S VIDEO Lets you connect an S Video cable for better picture quality to a device with S Video capability such as a VCR or DVD player When using S Video make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the S Video connector The S Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite video jacks because the color chrominance also called chroma part of the signal is separated from the black and white luminance part of the picture INPUT 3 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT Provides c
48. banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI DVI input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI DVI input The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the device Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the device TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so the remote operates the TV Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly If batteries are weak you will not be able to activate backlighting on the remote instead backlight will blink once when activated Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices e For Volume Punchthrough remember to program the AUDIO button on the TV s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to page 30 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t
49. be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Part 2 Why RCA HDTV is better DLP technology is just part of the story You have chosen to 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 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 1 920 x 1 080 2 073 600 More pixels equal more detail In summary HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times the resolution of the picture on a regular analog TV Analog NISC HD Digital ATSC Total Scan Lines 525 1125 Effective Scan Lines 480 1080 Aspect Ratio 4 3 Standard 16 9 Widescreen Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080 Sound 2 ch Stereo 5 1 ch Surround Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio
50. cate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 74 Chapter 5 Symbols 3 2 pulldown 52 A Accessories 72 Action buttons 49 Advanced Settings 52 Age based rating Blocking 41 Viewing 41 Age based ratings Canada English 43 Canada French 44 USA 40 Analog captions 59 Analog TV channel 37 ANTeCAB button 28 Antenna Ch List 38 ANTENNA INPUT jack 9 23 Aspect ratio 2 36 Assisted setup 19 AUDIO button 28 jacks 23 Audio Advanced Cnnection 18 Connections 55 remote codes 33 Audio Video Connection 14 15 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Jacks 4 24 Audio menu 53 Audio Connections 55 Audio Mode 54 Audio Processor 53 Balance 54 Equalizer presets 53 SAP 54 Sound logic 54 Audio Mode 54 Audio mode display 36 AUDIO OUTPUT Digital 22 Audio processor 53 Authorized service 11 65 Automatic code search 30 Auto color 51 Auto Format Switching 61 Auto Tuning 45 57 Auto tuning Antenna Input 46 Cable Input 45 Front input 46 HDMI DVI 46 Input 1 46 Input 2 3 46 AUXeHD button 28 30 Backlight button 28 Balance 54 Batteries installing 19 Batteries remote 68 Black Level 50 Block Age Based Ratings 41 Front Panel 45 Movie ratings 42 Specific Content Themes
51. ce DVD SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Highlighted menu selection Help text Navigating the Menu System The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the Main Menu To use the Main Menu 1 Press the MENU button the Main Menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons left right up down to move through the menu and highlight different options 3 Press the OK button to select a highlighted item Note Press the number button on tbe remote tbat matches tbe number next to the on screen menu to select the option To exit the Main Menu e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press MENU e Press 0 Go Back or GO BACK on the remote On Screen Help Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu selection To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items In addition a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in the menu system At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that explain the currently highlighted item Controls Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV You can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness
52. ced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator 8 Chapter 1 Choose Your Signal The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal The back panel of your TV allows you to connect cable by using the CABLE INPUT off air antenna by using the ANTENNA INPUT and a digital cable card by using the CableCARD slot See below for these locations CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT I 1 Using the Cable Input Connect a coaxial cable from the wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive cable channels What You Need Coaxial cable Coaxial cable What You Need To Know e If you have cable connected and you want to record programs go to the connection on page 14 for more information e When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup place a check mark in the box next to Cable Input To complete a channel search now go to page 20 e When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input Press the ANTeCAB button to tune to the Cable Input Using the Antenna Input Connect a coaxial cable from an off air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive off air channels and local digital channels What You Need Indoor or outdoor antenna Outdoor antenna What you Need to Know e Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type o
53. come back later CableCARD slot is in use don t check tbe Cable Input box 2 Press the down arrow to highlight Start and press OK to begin the setup 3 When the channel search is complete a message screen appears Select Continue Another message screen appears telling you that you ve completed the Assisted Setup Select Continue on the left Note If you skip Channel Search now you can access it later through the Connections menu See Chapter 4 for more details What To Expect Watching TV If you have both analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list To tell the difference between these channels press the INFO button and look in the channel banner for these things a subchannel the format and resolution the TV is receiving e Analog channels only display one channel number Digital channels received through the digital cable card also have one channel number Digital channels received through cable have a primary channel and a subchannel In the example below 6 is the primary channel 1 is the subchannel e Analog channels are sent in a 4 3 format Digital channels can be sent in a format of 4 3 but usually 16 9 e Analog channels are sent in a resolution up to 480i Digital channels are sent in a resolution of 480i 480p 720p 1080i or 1080p Channel number Channel format and resolution Program Title Acquiring Channel 7 00 30 Ch 6 1 DNLJ Cahle Input Listening to English in SRS 16
54. d to operate most RCA devices The AUXeHD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable device satellite receiver cable box DVD VCR and an audio device A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any device button except the TV button Go to page 54 for more information on programming the remote to another TV Note The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any device it controls only this TV Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the device Gin this example a VCR 2 Point the remote at the device 3 Press the corresponding device button in this example VCR 4 Press ON OFF 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 to operate other devices Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry Using Automatic Code Search Note The AUX eHD button can only search VCR codes but can be used for a non VCR device by programming it with direct entry method By default the AUX HD button is programmed for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your devices If you want to stop the automatic code search without pro
55. de The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want to hear for ATSC digital TV programs If the Audio Mode icon fj in the banner lights it means there is more than one audio mode available The system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio mode from the menu when the channel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specified language is available for that program In the Audio Mode menu highlight the default audio mode you usually want to hear by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control Press OK to hear that language by default whenever available on a channel Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that cannot be set as the default To select and hear those audio modes navigate to the Change Audio action button and select OK or use the SOUND button on the remote Note You can cbange tbe Audio Mode temporarily by pressing tbe SOUND button on tbe remote control Changing channels reverts the Audio Mode back to the default Audio Mode originally selected in the menu SAP Second Audio Program When turned on and available Second Audio Program plays the analog program s audio in a second language SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired SAP might also contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video Notes SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog
56. dio Out Audio Out TVbutton Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI DVI jack To view this device 1 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view E pi e p pt ICE oe ei N Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode x e Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see HDMI DVI displayed in the channel banner See picture below for location e oe E B TN Cad 9 M g IV OO 0 Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning z E button O p Vo Input channel appears here Program Title Acquiring Channel HDMI DVI Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 16 9 Normal 1080i HD 3 DOD AC Rec d MPAA Not Rated Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV 16 Chapter 1 Connecting the Device High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMD is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI jack Note The HDMI DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer
57. e company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Main Menu gt Parental Controls Canada V Chip You may not need to set the options on this screen unless you live in or near Canada The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced Rating Status 54 EEE 14 E Not Rated Movies Blocked Press OK to block or view programs with this rating and corresponding themes Press gt to return to the menu V Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block Main Menu gt Parental Controls Block Unrated and Exempt Programs View Unrated and Exempt Programs Note Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements programs without ratings the Movie rating N A the USA TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt E The TV must be locked for the V Chip Unrated feature to be enforced Unrated programming can either be blocked or viewable when the TV is locked Press OK to continue Canada V Chip The English or French Canada V Chip TV Rating lets you decide w
58. e Audio menu press MENU on the remote and then select Audio from the main menu The following audio items can be adjusted Equalizer Presets Audio Processor Sound Logic Audio Mode SAP Balance and Audio Connections Equalizer Presets You can select one of the seven band Equalizer Presets or create your own personal preset The seven band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio frequency settings The equalizer can only be changed if the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set to Variable Output Speakers On in the Audio Connections menu If the Fixed Variable Audio Output is set to Fixed Output you cannot make changes to the equalizer and the bands are set to OdB However the graphic equalizer levels for Variable Output Speakers On are stored in memory in case you switch from Fixed Output back to Variable Output Speakers On Note Equalizer Presets are stored for eacb input All otber audio feature settings are stored globally across all inputs and not per input Audio Processor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers when the TV is set to using the Variable Output The selected setting affects all inputs and tuners To create the settings 1 Press the MENU button the Main Menu appears 2 Select Audio and then Audio Processor The following options appear Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only This should only be used when the
59. e commercial skip timer if it is set DVD Places the remote in DVD mode If Auto Tuning is enabled pressing the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode see Modes of Operation on page 32 for more details FORMAT Toggles through the video screen formats Normal Cinerama only available for 4 3 formats FlexWide Zoom and Auto Format FREEZE Freezes entire screen Caution when recording from VIDEO OUTPUT freezes the video you re recording GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system GUIDE If you re controlling another device that has a guide this accesses the on screen guide 28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information Press again to remove the banner INPUT Toggles through the TV s available input sources INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 Front Input HDMI DVI and last active channel To quickly access an input press the INPUT button and the input number for example INPUT 1 to access INPUT 1 MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume The Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level Speakers On to control the TV s volume OK When a menu item is highlighted press OK to select the item ON OFF Turns the TV on or off Your HDTV is
60. e sticker is located on the Model Number right side of the TV see picture below for sticker location sticker with lamp type listed e Follow the replacement instructions that come packed with the new lamp Service Model Number Sticker location with Lamp Type Chapter 5 69 Other Information HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Channel Tunt estia ben oe E rdiet bl ve mm aput NTSC ATSC 64 QAM 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility sss 64 QAM 256 QAM HDMI DVI vut eu duel Fut o e ee ue ole ga UR Wee cates ERR ER UM a Do byes Component CableCARD slot Video 3 2 Pull Down Film Mode eene Reverse Diagonal 4 3 Format Control SCREEN isse aeo eet oi re Normal Cinerama Zoom Stretch hir tebevo cs wacaas PNE SRE POETE EUNEE Gstionn PEOR ERE ER Seay Gaia Te epe sess este pu Auto Format Switch Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ssssse Yes Adjustable Color Warmth tvs citet tei e etn Yes Adjustable Picture Control sse Yes Auto Colot Control cere Eater eek egerunt aped en eos Yes Auto Flesh iicet ore et en ecc m reins Yes Comb Filtet tee ioter ei e E neret Digital Frame Comb 3D Y C Contrast Expand ssssesseeee eee Off Low High Optimum Contrast High Resolution Screen s Yes Edge Enhancements tee Pa dee Po e pere des Off Low High Green SITEIGI oco Rb Ure eei ts MU Iw ste S Off Low High Hybrid L
61. el 2 5 or Cable Input Device is connected to the CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Chapter 3 45 Using the TV s Features Channel 2 5 or 4 Antenna Input Device is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning Input 1 Device is connected to the Input 1 Video V or S VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button Input 2 Input 3 Compatible video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver is connected to the Input 2 or 3 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT jacks Y Video Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite component video input when you press the corresponding button Front Input Device is connected to the VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button HDMI Device is connected to the HDMI DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to this input when you pres
62. ens Systemic eie er e i ei Yes Pictute Presets oq eise Da e teede vie v Pn TE AN Vibrant Day Natural vc Cinematic Night Videogame Professional Personal Light Engine Ty Pes atosstoncthr idee Per LIRE e d PEOR US DLP Light Engine Picture Screen Pitch eee eene ie CH RR RR Screen 155mm Scan Rate CONVENE aeneis an EAEEREN x RE RS Ule da eH Fuse Yes Vertical Viewing Angle Alpha V see 20 Horizontal Resolution Picture Width 1280 Horizontal Viewing Angle Alpha H seem 80 Wide Band Video Amplifier Yes Sound Audio Power Watts Front Speakers esse 10 Watts Channel Balance Control testet Serien etii es dure cr a tn Yes Sound Presets css e hdd rete ivt este nce aro tea ie ee a 7 plus Personal Full Range Front Speakers sse 2 Graphic Equalizer e eere entente inen 7 band Second Audio Program SAP Yes Sound Logic Audio Leveler 5 rettet ee Yes ssp O Yes SRS Focus Specifications are subject to change 70 Chapter 5 Other Information Convenience Front Panel Back Panel Inputs Outputs Auto Channel Search ue stie iet reet Yes Multilingual On screen Display see English French Spanish AUG TUNING e Yes Closed Capti ning tent perite rte e eei e eene veia Analog amp Digital Front Button Block sesss een Yes Commercial S
63. enta and Cyan Background Opacity allows you to change the see through background options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flashing Caption Opacity allows you to change the see through caption options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flashing 60 Chapter 4 0 GoBack T Closed Captioning 3 Time Menu 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language A 7 Lamp Power Main Menu Preferences Use this screen to set a default for how video is displayed for Antenna Input Analog Each input can have different Screen Format and AFS settings To the left are examples of Normal is applied While watching TV override the T menu default with the FORMAT LET E FL S PEN restores the menu default Bluse Automatic Format Switching AFS Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen Press OK to continue U Go Back er 2 Wake Up Timer ime of Day i Main Menu gt Preferences gt Time Menu The current time is 3 58 PM Daily Timer On Daily Timer Off Tum TV On at Turn TV Off at Duration i When the timer is on it will turn the TV on and tune to 1 hour 15 minutes Channe CREE Sub Channe CUR Tip You can also use Wake up Timer as a burglar deterrent or to turn the TV on for your favorite show A timer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then tum it off after a period of time Press OK to contin
64. ental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Damage resulting from non approved installation methods e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Labor to replace the light engine and lamp assembly after one year from the date of purchase e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www tca 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 73 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 O
65. equences of the acts Other content guidelines there will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence guidelines careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other content guidelines there will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Chapter 3 43 Age Based Rating GoBack English Ratings D French Ratings Canada V Chip French Rating System Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in th
66. equipped with a special lamp system In order to preserve the life of the lamp the TV must warm up and cool down properly when you turn the TV on and off When you turn the TV off the screen turns blue and fades to black While the screen is blue you can still turn the TV back on If the screen is black when you try to turn it on the TV s lamp may be in its cool down cycle The TV s audio comes on then the picture is displayed after a few moments In other modes VCR DVD SATeCABLE AUX HD AUDIO and if programmed turns the device on and off PRESETS Toggles through the Picture Presets for the input currently tuned to The preset is only temporarily changed and goes back to the original menu setting when you change channels or inputs or turn off the TV REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs and DVD players SAT CABLE SatelliteeCable Places the remote in SAT CABLE box mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in SATeCABLE mode see Modes of Operation on page 32 for more details SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30 seconds Press repeatedly to add more time With no displays on screen press CLEAR to cancel SOUND On digital channels inputs toggles through the available Audio Mode
67. ernal subwoofer is being used RandL Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input 24 Chapter 1 The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder digital camera or video game system Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear Notes When you plug in headphones the TV s internal speakers are muted Use the VOL up or down button to control the volume When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the L MONO input jack to get sound from both speakers Power Indicator Light Status PAUDIOIN5 VIDEO L MONO R IN On TV is on Q Off TV is off standby mode HEADPHONE Blinks Light blinks 5 times pauses and blinks again 5 times Lamp is trying to turn on If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute one of the following options is possible Lamp door may be open Face the back of the TV Power button Locate the door at the bottom of the TV and close it and indicator Turn off the TV and turn back on The lamp should vA I MENU OK CHY CH VOL 4 VOL O S E G eae turn on Lamp may be dead You can replace the lamp yourself Go to
68. esponding outputs and inputs video input into video out right audio input into right audio out etc CableCARD NENNEN CableCARD HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio COMPOSITE INPUT COMPONENT 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPOSITE INPUTS AUDIO VIDEO FIXED VARIABLE OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 3 CABLE INPUT OW O qf 9 SUBWOOFER WS L ANTENNA INPUT R S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder Dolby Digital Technology offers theatre quality sound six audio channels If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack Note This TV s optical digital output jack fully complies with tbe international standard governing this type of jack TEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder Older equipment some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958 may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level causing damage to headphones or speakers CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive dig
69. ess You ll hear audio during this time and the picture increasingly gets brighter as the lamp warms up Why are there black bars on my screen and can I get rid of them Analog channels are sent in a 4 3 format which cannot fill a 16 9 screen like your TV Most digital channels are sent in a 16 9 format which do fill your screen but sometimes are sent in 4 3 It depends on how the station is formatting the video Press the FORMAT button to see the different formats available that may eliminate the black bars Go to page 61 for more information on screen format 64 Chapter 5 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 1 885 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport IV Problems gt TV won t turn on e Press the TV button or ON OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip e Make sure the TV is plugged in e You might have tried to turn on the TV during the lamp cool down Wait a few moments and the picture will appear e Has the power light
70. f antenna to use to receive the local Ng digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna Once you determine what Indoor antenna type of antenna you need go to rca com or go to the accessories on page 72 e When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input To complete a channel search now go to page 20 e When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input Press the ANTeCAB button to tune to the Antenna Input Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup Dp Using the CableCARD Slot The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services including premium and HDTV cable channels without the need for a set top box Please contact your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card Depending on your cable company someone might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you or they ll simply send you the digital cable card Important Note CableCARD service details availability restrictions and pricing are determined by your cable company When you receive the digital cable card make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE INPUT jack Then turn on your TV Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the TV labeled CableC
71. ff Closed Captioning won t appear when you press the MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode which is the mode or source used for displaying captioning information for analog channels or digital channels if available The content of CC and Text are different you can select which one you want to see on the screen CC Displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received Text Displays information at one particular position such as the bottom third of the screen You cannot see the picture underneath the text You can choose between eight closed caption modes CCI and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program s dialog CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation simplified English or displayed at a slower rate CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available or Text 1 and Text 3 are not available Chapter 4 59 Using the TV s UCET Anaig Captors GE Main Menu gt Preferences Closed Captioning You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital TV programs If the Caption Priority fea
72. film based sources Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture to the right Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture to the left Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture up Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture down Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they appear smooth Press the left right arrow buttons to move the lines in the test pattern until they re smooth Reset Controls Menu button resets all Picture Quality controls to their original factory settings except Personal Picture Preset Horizontal and Vertical Position and Smootbing Adjust for the currently tuned input see on screen text To reset the settings you must 1 Tune to the input you would like to reset 2 Press MENU to access the Main Menu 3 From the Advanced Settings menu select Reset Controls and then select Reset to reset the settings for the currently tuned input 52 Chapter 4 Main Menu Q Go Back The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound 4 Picture Quality Equalizer Presets Select a preset or adj
73. front of the TV The Parental Controls menu controls the software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which lets you program your TV so it won t display certain programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in the Parental Controls menu By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it The options of the Parental Controls menu are Lock Unlock TV Video Input List Cable Channel List Antenna Channel List USA V Chip Canada V Chip V Chip Unrated and Front Button Block Lock Unlock TV Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and the TV using a password It locks or unlocks channel lists If the TV is unlocked when watching TV you only see the channels that have a check mark in the Unlocked List see Channel Lists below If the TV is locked when watching TV you only see the channels that are marked as Viewable in the Locked List If the TV is locked all channels can still be accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not be viewed if they are blocked enter password to see program Notes When locking tbe TV you ll be asked to enter a password and then to re enter the password a second time to re confirm your
74. fter you select Blocked If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Note If power to the TV is lost for an extended period tbe buttons become unblocked Blocking tbe front buttons does not disable tbe front input jacks Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have each device connected to your TV When you set auto tuning you re telling the TV what channel or input to tune to when you press the VCR DVD AUDIO AUXeHD or SATeCABLE button on the remote control This is especially useful for going directly to an input like HDMI DVI Notes The AUX HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver If you bave two RCA satellite receivers you can control eacb separately Program the second receiver with the AUX HD button using tbe 5001 code Tben use tbe RCA SAT2 option in tbe auto tuning menu to set auto tuning 1 Press MENU the Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Connections and press OK 3 Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK 4 Highlight the device button field and continually press OK to scroll through the selection of inputs The choices and a brief explanation follow Not Connected Choose this if you don t have this particular device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the device buttons on the remote Cbann
75. ght arrow buttons Menu Language The menu language can be changed to one of three languages English Spanish or French The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu Lamp Power Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system Eventually the lamp like a light bulb will need to be replaced and you ll need to know your lamp type Check the menu for your lamp type and write it down on page 1 for future reference The Lamp Power menu enables you to extend the life of the lamp choose Longer Life or provide the brightest possible picture choose Brighter Picture 62 Chapter 4 __ Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview e Frequently Asked Questions e Troubleshooting e Lamp Replacement Information e HDTV Specifications e Accessory Information e Limited Warranty e Care and Cleaning e FCC Information e Index Changing Entertainment Again rea com Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 63 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to view local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 9 for more information How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel There are three different ways to tell if your channel is digital or not Press the INFO button to display the channel b
76. gital channel displays the currently playing audio mode Also displays the audio processor in use SAP or Audio Mode changes with SOUND button Displays the aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 original resolution of the broadcast not the resolution of the TV and HD High Definition or SD Standard Definition For more information about aspect ratio and broadcast resolution go to page 2 Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches the format selected in the Caption Priority menu SAP or Audio language icon appears when the current analog channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information or when current digital channel is broadcasting an alternate audio mode respectively Sound mode icons mono stereo Dolby surround four channel surround 4 1 channel surround five channel surround etc Appears when a program can be recorded otherwise it is grayed out Parental Control icon is displayed red and locked when the TV is locked green and unlocked when the TV is unlocked and yellow and unlocked when the TV is temporarily unlocked V Chip program rating not the TV s rating set up in Parental Control menu 36 Chapter 3 Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels Note Subchannels sometimes called minor channels are channels associated with the Prim
77. gramming any of your devices press the CLEAR button until the device button you re trying to program turns off 1 Turn on the device you want to control VCR satellite receiver etc 2 Press and hold the button you want to program While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until all of the device buttons VCR TV DVD AUDIO AUXeHD and SAT CABLE flash Then release both buttons 30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 3 Point the remote at the device press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the device button you re trying to program stops flashing At this time the remote control is searching for the correct code to program so keep pointing it at the device If after five seconds the device you want to control does not turn off press and release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the device turns off or until the all of the device buttons on the remote flash 4 times in unison If the device has not turned off by the time all the device buttons on the remote control flash 4 times in unison then the remote cannot control that particular device If the device you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait two seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back on 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the device button you re trying to program on the remote control turns off This saves t
78. gs you have the option of changing some Mature Audience Only of the ratings back to Viewable V Parents Strongly Cautioned 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view Parental Guidance Suggested 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a General Audience status of Blocked TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years 3 Press the OK button to select Viewable and older Notes The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked All Children Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings rating become Viewable as well They and the age based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to Viewable when you complete this process You must remember to lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you don t want the child to watch 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the age based ratings that correspond with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch In the example abo
79. he code to that button Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the device to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the device on the code list at the end of this section 3 On your remote control press and hold the device button you want to program 4 While pressing the device button enter a code from the code list If all of the device buttons flash 4 times in unison then the code you ve entered is not the right kind of code for that button see pages 33 34 to see which buttons can be programmed to control the device you want 5 Release the device button point the remote at the device and then press ONeOFF to see if the device responds to the remote control commands If it doesn t try pressing the device button and then ONeOFF or other buttons on the remote again 6 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the device responds to the remote control commands How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your devices To Operate the Device 1 Press the appropriate device button DVD TV VCR SATeCABLE AUDIO AUX HD to set the remote to control the device 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the device ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Notes Tbe remote control may not be compatible witb all brands and models of devices If you keep pressing buttons and
80. hich TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls TV have previously been locked you must enter your password 2 Highlight Canada V Chip and select either Canada s English Ratings or French Ratings 3 Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked V Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as Unrated USA and Exempt Canada can be viewed Note that Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings the movie rating N A and the TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt Block Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt programs are available View Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt programs are not available Note You must remember to lock tbe TV for rating limits to take effect 44 Chapter 3 7 V Chip Unrated Main Menu gt Parental Controls Front Buttons Blocked Front Buttons Unblocked When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is locked only the remote will control the TV This keeps children from playing
81. hilips 3004 3020 Pioneer 3006 3043 3044 3045 Proscan 3000 3046 3000 3002 3048 3079 3086 Samsung 3072 3073 3074 3080 3081 hese Ta T i T AAE EENS E N EE E E 3049 Sanyo 3015 3082 Sharp 3050 3052 3053 Sony 3007 3016 3017 3054 3055 3056 3083 Sylvani 3033 Teac 3057 Miseni E 3058 Toshiba 3008 3018 3059 3060 3061 Yamaha 3062 3063 3064 Zenith 3019 3065 3084 Audiovox Panasonic Sharp ____DVD VCR Combo Codes DVD and AUX HD buttons can use DVD codes VCR and AUXeHD buttons can use VCR codes geass ft pu Emerson Go Video Samsung Sanyo Sony ss rj Programmable for the VCR and AUXeHD buttons PVR Replay Phillips Tivo JG Penney asses 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 svaubachueayoies 2017 2018 2030 2033 2034 2036 2037 2053 2033 2034 2057 2005 2006 2007 2014 2057 2064 2078 2005 2006 2007 2012 2014 2057 Home Theatre in a Box DVD Receiver Codes AUDIO and AUXeHD buttons can use Audio codes DVD and AUX HD buttons can use DVD Marantz Matsushita jit iei iii er t rc d ceo nieder REPRE 2017 Memorex 2007 2009 2010 2017 2019 2022 2052 2068 MGA 2024 2039 2059 lli R iver Minolta ccccccccccccsscesscecscececeeseecseessevsevevses 2033 2034 2053 Mitsubishi 2024 2033 2034 2039 2040 2041 2059 2064
82. icture for each of the TV s inputs Picture Settings Adjust the levels that affect the picture Picture Presets Choose preset levels of Picture Settings Auto Color Correct the color from channel to channel Color Warmth Adjust the color to Cool Warm or Normal Noise Reduction Reduce picture static or interference Green Stretch Intensify and enhance shades of green Edge Enhancement Make the picture s edges sharper Contrast Expand Intensify and enhance shades of black Advanced Settings Fine tune the picture and its position 3 Parental Controls LE 5 Preferences 6 Assisted Setup Press OK or gt to access the Picture Quality menu Tips A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu For example in the Main Menu press 2 to go straight to the Audio menu Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system look at the menu path at the top for example Main Menu Picture Quality or if you re just tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again Menu path Main Menu gt Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control Qu 2 Ce 4 Auto Tuni AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp ver Front Input E VCR2 RCA SAT2 gnal Sour
83. ighlight the or field and press OK to change the time or simply use the number buttons To enter passwords you must use the number buttons On screen Menu Items The on screen menu items are used to access the information and or change the settings of the specific item highlighted Highlight the item with the up and down arrow buttons Then press OK or right arrow button to access the item s information To make a selection in one step press the number button corresponding to the item Action Buttons An on screen button that performs the action labelled on the button is an action button Press the right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select Choice Fields A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices Press OK to select the next entry within the choice field Moving the highlight to a different choice field pressing CLEAR or exiting the menu saves the selection previously made Chapter 4 49 Using the TV s Menu System 0 GoBack 93 Parental Controls 6 Assisted Setup Main Menu The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the picture for each of the TV s inputs Picture Settings Adjust the levels that affect the picture Picture Presets Choose preset levels of Picture Settings Auto Color Correct the color from channel to channel Color Warmth Adjust the color to Cool Warm or Normal Noise Reduction Reduce picture static or interference Green Stretch Intensify
84. ilable channels in your area Signal Source Lost remote This screen changes inputs Auto Tuning Create one button access to your devices Special Features For advanced users only Press OK or to access the Connections menu pannel Searc signal Source A Auto tuning i J Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna s Tip Signal Strength only shows antenna channels since it s for helping you adjust an antenna if you have one connected to your TV Main Menu gt Connections Input to search Cable Input Antenna Input Channels to search Digital channels Analog channels Other search options Channel Search finds channels for you Check fewer boxes to make the search faster but less complete and vice versa The first time that you do a Channel Search put a check in all the boxes to do a thorough search for channels Detect antenna or cable setting Include previously found channels in search To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all menus and directly tune to the channel with the number keys Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search features that are checked above Tip You can still add a channel that was not found by Channel Search Clear any on screen menus and tune to it by using the numbe
85. ired translucency level for the on screen menus Main Menu Preferences daca English 1 Closed Captioning Highlight with the 4 and arrows Select with the OK button Espa ol Resalte con las flechas y Seleccione con el bot n OK Y Color Scheme 5 Translucency Mise en surbrillance avec 4 et S lection avec OK amp Power Press or to point to an option then press OK to selectit Press to return to the menu Main Menu Preferences The TV s lamp can be set to have either 9 Brighter Picture Longer life 0 GoBack T Closed Captioning D Screen Format You can choose the lamp s power setting The Longer Life setting produces a picture that is less bright however it should extend the life of the lamp as compared to the Brighter Picture setting Choose a selection that best fits your viewing environment and intended usage of the TV 4 Color Scheme 5 Transiucency 6 Menu Language This TV uses Lamp Type __ Please make a note of it for future reference The lamp that lights the TV picture can be set for a brighter picture or a longer life less bright Press OK to continue Color Scheme Select from among four colors Sky Blue Emerald Raspberry and Plum to change the color of the menu system and banner Translucency You can change the translucency see through level of the menu screens Adjust the slider by using the left and ri
86. ital cable services including premium and HDTV cable channels without the need for a set top box Go to page 10 for information on using the CableCARD slot HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices Notes The HDMI DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer If you connect a device with a DVI jack to the HDMI DVI input you ll need an HDMI to DVI adapter Also connect audio cables to an input that is not in use An example is shown on page 16 Then go to the Audio Connections menu and select DVI Audio Input to choose the input you re using to receive audio 22 Chapter 1 COMPOSITE INPUT em INPUT 1 Tip Inputs 2 and 3 can be used as either component video Y PB PR inputs composite video Y Video inputs or S Video inputs CABLE INPUT SN ANTENNA INPUT Q VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC analog device These jacks are used for most audio video connections between devices The audio video jacks are often color coded yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio e RAudio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio provides left
87. itial Channel setting of On will be enabled only al D when the TV is plugged back in or electricity is otherwise restored to the TV Initial Channel is not enabled from the turning on of the TV with the remote or front buttons Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Connections gt Special Features 4 CableCARD Tools qi femote Setup Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu This screen is provided by your local cable TV company Continue Main Menu gt Connections gt Special Features Select the remote mode that this TV should respond to TV default Tv2 v3 CLL O CE a to respond to a different RCA TV remote mode By TVs that are near each other simply by changing the mode of the remote A third RCA TV can be added to the same location and controlled separately if it has this screen G Remote Setup and is set up to respond to a remote mode that is different than the first two RCA TVs Remote Setup can be used to control up to three TV s in the same location Press OK to continue Main Menu The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to match your personal preferences 0 GoBack T Picture Quality 9 Parental Controls Preferences 6 Assisted Setup Closed C
88. iver or amplifier with its own remote control for volume control Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output No s Yes sends low freq audio to SUB OUT jack and hi freq to the TV speakers No sends full range audio to TV speakers Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Audio gt Audio Connections CLL Auto Select CED om 2 Digital Audio Out Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal when available out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of or the TV If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu gt Audio gt Audio Connections Select the TV audio input where the DVI audio is connected Input 1 CEB oce nate Because an HDMI output carries the audio signal on the same 3 DVI Audio Input cable as the video no setup is needed However if you connect a DVI output to the TV s HDMI input you need to connect the separate DVI audio to one of the TV s audio inputs and select that input in this screen The TV will use that audio input for sound when it displays a DVI signal Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the
89. k of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e fa channel doesn t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel Unusable Signal appears Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna and video connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they re not damaged e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 50 for more instructions e Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats Analog channels may look better when you use the Normal video format the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu Go to page 59 for more instructions Chapter 5 67 Other Information Problems with HDMI DVI Connection e The HDMI DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer Disconnect the computer if it s connected to the jack e Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e Ifyou are tuned to the HDMI DVI input and you re receiving Unusable Signal message on screen press the INFO button on the remote If Acquiring Cbannel appears in the channel
90. ke up to one minute For different light status of the indicator see above Chapter 1 25 This page left intentionally blank _ Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview e The Buttons on the Remote Control e Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices e How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It e Volume Punchthrough Feature e Using the INPUT Button e Remote Code List Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 27 VCR ON OFF TV gt we DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE 9 0 0 9 0 0 INPUT ANT CAB d dA 0 e REVERSE PLAY FORWARD lt j DU RECORD STOP PAUSE o a uu CC PRESETS SOUND FREEZE Tips The device button corresponding to the mode you re in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote Also a message might appear on the TV screen and disappear within a few seconds Press CLEAR and replace the batteries to remove the message To turn off most RCA devices that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until the mode indicators turns off The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows up down left right Used to move through the on screen menus 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings Also used in the TV menu to make selections ANTeCAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input
91. kip est rite HX Ee Yes Parental Control with USA amp Canada V Chip Yes Pict te RESEL M Yes in Menu Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs ee Yes Individual Memory Clock Time Sleep and Wake Up Timers ss Yes Stereo Headphone Jack sccsidesrnesmaactsudicesnbieerties 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front A V Inutile tte etaim rebas ee Hee Regina es Composite Composite A V Inputs sess ens 1 Component video Syncroscan with Autodetect Composite S Video and L R Audio see 2 sets Antenna Cable Inputs eret tete eG ers 2 RF HDMI DVI Input with Audio Input menu selection 1 Audio Video Record Output seriis erasers 1 Digital Audio OU 2er ecc rib en Ei rete S 1 Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs sss 1 set menu switchable CableCARD slot ence ettet resedit iol ev Rte dud 1 Chapter 5 71 Other Information Accessory Information Below are accessories available to complement your product Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent How to Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number 1 800 338 0376 Use this number only to place
92. me CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed on more than one page Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page for example as the graphic to the left shows and simply press the OK button on the remote to read more text If more than one link appears use the arrow buttons to highlight the one you want To exit the screen press CLEAR on the remote CableCARD Reset If you experience problems with your digital cable try resetting your digital cable card Press the right arrow to select Reset and then press the OK button on the remote If problems persist contact your cable company Remote Setup This features allows you to control three different RCA TVs This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other and they also have this menu option but you want to control them independent of each other Program a second RCA TV to the DVD VCR AUXeHD SAT CABLE or AUDIO device button using the TV2 code 1222 Select the TV2 option in that TV s Remote Setup menu If you have a third RCA TV program a device button using the TV3 code 1223 Select the TV3 option in that TV s Remote Setup menu Go to Chapter 2 for more information on programming your remote Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences Features in the Preferences menu are Closed Captioning Screen Format Time Menu Col
93. menu Using the TV s Nenu System Audio Connections The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with audio When you select Audio Connections a submenu appears with options Fixed Variable Out Digital Audio Out and DVI Audio Input Fixed Variable Out Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s front internal speakers on or off and set the Fixed Variable audio output to a fixed or variable volume output level The choices are e Variable Output Speakers On Turns the TV s front speakers On and allows variable output from the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV Variable Output Speakers Off Turns the TV s front speakers Off and allows variable output from the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV Fixed Output Speakers Off Turns the TV s front speakers Off and provides fixed output from the TV s FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jack to a receiver or amplifier With the Fixed Output the TV s volume control graphic equalizer and mute are disabled This output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control for controlling the volume Is an external subwoofer connected to tbe Subwoofer Output This option only appe
94. n content allows it Press OK to select one fo the three Caption sizes Press 4 to return to the menu Menu System Digital Captions You can select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages respectively Service 3 and Service 4 5 6 are additional caption sources that may be available Specific label names may be displayed e g Spanish instead of a generic label e g Service 1 if available Caption Priority You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV programs that have both or either The captions are displayed if turned on in Caption Display Caption Style Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for the following options Note Custom settings only apply to digital captions and when caption content allows it Caption Size is the font size Standard Large Small of the text characters Caption Font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc of a given font design You have eight fonts with varying styles of spacing from which to choose Note A preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right of the screen Caption Color allows you to choose the font color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Background Color allows you to choose the background color While Black Red Green Blue Yellow Mag
95. n this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you enhance picture performance Film Mode Improve the quality of movie playback Horizontal Position Center the picture left right Vertical Position Center the picture up down Smoothing Adjust Improve picture sharpness and clarity Reset Controls Sets this input s settings to factory defaults Press OK or gt to access the Advanced Settings menu Menu System Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next The options are Off Low and High Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust picture position When you select Advanced Settings a submenu appears with Options Film Mode Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted to a different format Film mode modifies the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original a process called reverse 3 2 pulldown Film mode is applied to all inputs Options are Advanced The default and recommended setting e On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with
96. nd content 3 theme limit 4 Once you get to the V Chip TV Rating screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Chapter 3 39 USA V Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V Chip menu Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based Content Themes rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked Lists the content themes you can block or view Main Menu gt Phrental Controls USA V Chip The V Chip TV ating limits are set with this screen A The TV must bg locked for the rating limits to be enfoy Content Status Fields 1 v Chip Tv Rating Lets you select which con 2 V Chip Movie Rating tent themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content G theme is currently Viewable age based ratings and MY V or Blocked B associated content The Viewable V settings are Press OK to set the age based TV rating limit and content coded in green and the theme limit Blocked B settings are coded in red
97. necessary to view scrambled encrypted channels Contact your cable provider for more information Go to page 10 for more information TruScan Digital Reality The intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and can automatically convert the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail a process commonly referred to as reverse 3 2 pulldown rors User friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV reor oma our m e You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting use P Bake re where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and or the automatic picture Videog Shi x y y 8 p bisou Ee a quality settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Night Videogame and eeen Hh Professional You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV TENES Edge Enhancement Low N Contrast Expand D will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs CLIE D 1o pom 1 an opten Ter pess OC wea f SS J CEA qs e Help Text The elaborate on screen help text describes your TV s features and explains how to use them Help text CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc Audio Video Output Jacks Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can t
98. ng limits by blocking movies rated above a Gh svar San specified rating How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the x next two sections Nem Not Rated Rh Movies J E To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu Pc ch l Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are enforced when the TV is locked Select Parental Controls 2 3 Select USA V Chip 4 Select V Chip Movie Rating Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Press the OK button to change the button from Viewable to Blocked All higher ratings automatically change to Blocked 3 Lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to Viewable separately to view NR movies Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable 1 Highlight the rating yo
99. nnel List If you decide Press OK to edit he vide input Lit Each input canbe later you want to view channel 4 access it using the number 4 button on the remote SSESSHES8S8S8 0 1 Use the Locked List to block a channel in your channel list if you don t Main Mend Parental Controls want children to view the channel for example Select Blocked in the GB Use B Locked List to block a channel In the example to the left channel 8 2 is removed from the Antenna Ch List When the TV is locked access the 3 Cable Channel st channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control then 3 Cable Channel List 4 Antenna Ch List enter your valid password to view the channel All Channels Vemm To save time you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by B Front Button Block changing the box or choice field in the line that says All Video Inputs Press OK to edit the video input List Each input can be added or deleted in the list and mada blocked or viewable or All Channels but be very careful because you could erase all of your selections Note If a cable box is connected to the CABLE INPUT the channel list can be edited for Cable Channel in the Cable Channel List menu If a cable box is connected via INPUTI the channel list cannot be edited 6 Canada V Chip SSESSESS8S8 7 V Chip Unrated How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada The V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters
100. notbing bappens tbe remote is probably in tbe wrong mode You must press the device button that matches the device you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR on tbe remote control to put the remote in VCR mode Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different devices DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the device buttons For example if you want the remote control to operate the TV press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode If you want the remote to operate the VCR press the VCR button The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode For example if you re in TV mode and you press the VOL button the TV button lights up This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV and not the satellite receiver for example Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you ve connected your devices to an audio video receiver A V receiver or amplifier but you want to use the TV s remote control to operate the volume for a device that is connected to the audio video receiver An example follows Let s say you ve connected your DVD player to your audio video receiver You ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player Since the DVD player gets its volume
101. nt panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back in The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off Tip When remote batteries are low the component button corresponding to the mode you re in flashes when you press a button Also a message might appear on the TV screen and disappear within a few seconds Press CLEAR and replace the batteries to remove the message VCR ON OFF TV TV 4 button DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE AAAA Arrow lt a buttons M OK button e 0 0 MENU button Tip To access the initial setup menus press MENU and choose Assisted Setup Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on the tab and lifting cover e Insert 2 fresh AA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly with the polarities inside the remote e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press the Power button on the TV s front panel Note Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The me
102. nterference 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 HDTV There are other HDTV s on the market even some that use DLP technology But your RCA HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place A summary of your TV s most unique features follows Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs which means there is no need for another box to receive digital programming Now we ve gone one better your HDTV s tuner is digital cable ready which means there is no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming The CableCARD slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable card to access digital cable The tuner is able to decode all 35 formats of digital television broadcasts and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Note A digital cable card may be
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105. olors farm gives a more red pallete of picture colors A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu CIT lt 7 Edge Enhancement B Contrast Expand O Advanced Settings Main Menu gt Picture Quality Frame Comb Adaptive ot Noise Reduction reduces the appearance of video noise on composite video sources giving a smoother picture For other sources of video the Noise Reduction is not active The Frame Comb setting provides a constant level of improvement In the Adaptive setting additional filtering is applied increasing only as the noise content increases A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu a GEL CIO j 7 Edge Enhancement B Contrast Expand Q Advanced Settings T Edge Enhancement Q Ravanced Settings Main Menu gt Picture Quality A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality or Q Low High Edge Enhancement replaces gradual edge transitions in the video with steeper edges This creates a picture with sharper edges A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or
106. om date of purchase for labor e One year from date of purchase for parts e 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 rental firm whichever 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 assembly required to repair your unit How you get service e Call 1 877 RCA HDTV and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready e lt A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with the name s of the Authorized Service Center in your area e Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first r
107. on the front of the TV been blinking for one minute If so the lamp may be dead Refer to the Power indicator is blinking or flashing section below for more information e When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power indicator on the front panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back in The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else such as a lamp e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on page 68 e Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option Press MENU OK on the front panel Select Connections then Special Features then Remote Setup Choose TV default Power indicator is blinking or flashing If the light blinks 5 times pauses and blinks again 5 times the lamp is trying to turn on If the TV doesn t turn on after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for one minute one of the following options is possible e Lamp door may be open Face the back of the TV Locate the door at the bottom of the TV and close it Turn off the TV and turn back on The lamp should turn on e Lamp may be dead Go to page 69 for lamp replacement information Buttons don t work
108. onally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will dam age the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relo
109. onnection to a second optional video device such as a DVD player or satellite receiver The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2 CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from cable or a cable box ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an off air antenna Chapter 1 23 Connections amp Setup hM b UC 4I w SUID AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUTS OUTPUT AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input excluding copy protected programs and component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording e RAudio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white e V Video provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow Notes Wben recording from tbis output remember to tune to tbe channel you want to record If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks playing a tape or switching to tbe VCR s tuner removes the pattern FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO OUTPUT e SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass frequencies out from the TV to a e powered subwoofer or audio receiver with a subwoofer jack SUBWOOFER Note Go to Fixed Variable Output in the Audio Connections menu to set option to Yes if an ext
110. or Scheme Translucency Menu Language and Lamp Power 58 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System 0 GoBack 2 Screen Format Color Scheme 6 Menu Language Hy 7 Lamp Power Main Menu The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal preferences Caption Display Select when captions should appear Analog Captions Select a default service for analog TV Digital Captions Select a default service for digital TV Caption Priority Select digital or analog caption priority Caption Style Select the appearance of digital captions The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how captions look and act Press OK to continue 1 Caption Display malog Captions igital Captions aption Priori B Caption Style i Main Menu gt Preferences gt Closed Captioning On When Muted You can choose when closed captioning information should be displayed on the screen Note Not all programs have closed captioning and closed captioning is not supported on the HDMI input Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is displayed when it is available Press OK to continue aption Display 2 Analog Captions il fal Captions vaption Style Main Menu gt Preferences gt Closed Captioning cc Q9 cc2 ccs cca Q Text 1 Toxt2 Q Texts Q Toxt 4
111. ose e Your off air antenna might be getting a weak signal Move it higher or get a bigger antenna e f you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks try swapping the cables Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT off air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT e Ifyou have a cable box you can t connect it to the ANTENNA jack Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack e Select all the options in the Channel Search menu and retry channel search Can t select certain channel e May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR or INPUT button on your VCR e You usually can t change channels when a menu is on the screen press the CLEAR button e You might need to reset your digital cable card if you have one installed Go to page 58 for more instructions Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable antenna option wasn t chosen in the Channel Search menu Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel Search menu and run the search again e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the bac
112. page 69 for lamp replacement information 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 Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU OK selects highlighted items CH Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls VOL4 Decreases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu con trols VOL Increases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls O Power button and indicator Turns the TV on and off The indicator lights when TV is on Your HDTV s lamp has a cool down period when the TV is turned off and a warm up period when the TV is turned on If you try to turn the TV on during a cool down you will hear audio and then the picture will be displayed after a few moments This could ta
113. quired 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 40 Chapter 3 Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 First determine the lowest level rating you don t want the child to watch see chart of age based ratings on previous page 2 Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch In the example discussed above you would highlight TV PG since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G 3 Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked The status for the rating listed to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked and B 4 Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratin
114. r buttons on the remote If the channel can be tuned it will be added to the channel list for that tuner Menu System Connections Menu The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your television Items in the Connections menu are Signal Strength Channel Search Signal Source Video Input Setup Auto Tuning and Special Features Signal Strength This screen lists any antenna channel EVER added to the TV The list shows the channel number the station name only when tuned and available e g NBO whether the channel is digital or analog which tuner is picking up the channel and current signal strength of digital channels When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list the TV attempts to tune to that channel You can then adjust your off air antenna for maximum signal strength largest number for the selected channel The signal strength for a digital channel will be shown as until the signal is strong enough for use then numbers will appear Analog channels will always have the display N A since analog signal strength is not measured Only primary channels appear in the list Cable channels and digital subchannels e g 8 1 8 2 do not appear Note If you bave an antenna connected to tbe Antenna and Cable Inputs press the ANT CAB button to view your channels on tbe Antenna Input or vice versa Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all
115. s For analog channels toggles SAP on or off If you change channels inputs the default for Audio Mode is restored Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audio Mode TV Places the remote in TV mode Turns on the TV and tunes to the last viewed TV channel or input This button lights when you press a valid button in TV mode see Modes of Operation on page 32 for more details VCR Places the remote in VCR mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes to the VCR Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in VCR mode see Modes of Operation on page 32 for more details VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume The TV Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level Speakers On to control the TV s volume Chapter 2 29 VCR ON OFF e DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE O o Q m 2 E M No o MX Y wu 0 REVERSE PLAY STOP You ll use these buttons when you program tbe remote for otber devices Important Note The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices It also may not operate all functions of your device Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio devices DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other devices In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programme
116. s Needed 9 G Y Pb Pr Component video page 12 13 Sep Audio R and L Fewer Video wow Audio Video EE 2 sets of page 14 15 IN Output Composite Audio R and L VIDEO as aa HDMI DVI HDMI page 16 17 HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio OR O atm H DMI C LEN HDMI DVI adapter _ Audio Connecting an optional audio receiver After you connect your TV choose an option above go to page 18 for general information about connecting an audio video receiver HDMI and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group DDWG Chapter 1 11 Y Pb Pr Connection componer caste INPUT voeo 3666 Younes 60646 TV button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the TV s INPUT 2 jacks To view this device Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a DVD player Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see INPUT 2 displayed in the channel banner See picture below for location INPUT button Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to
117. s the corresponding button Emergency Alert System EAS The EAS works only if you have a digital cable card connected to the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV Your cable company informs you of emergency alert information related to your state or local level emergencies such as Flash Flood Warnings Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Watches When your TV receives a state or local level emergency a message is displayed that lasts approximately 2 minutes but can be replayed if necessary During this time you can t clear the information being displayed In the rare event that there is an national level emergency your TV would tune to a channel broadcasting the emergency information 46 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview e Menus On Screen Help and Control Panels e Picture Quality Menu e Audio Menu e Connections Menu e Preferences Menu Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 47 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels This section highlights your TV s on screen menu system The menu system has several types of screens An overview follows Note Tbe Parental Controls menu items is discussed in tbe Features cbapter wbile Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter Main Menu 0 Go Back The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the p
118. s you set up time related features Time menu consists of Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer and Time of Day Sleep Timer A one time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specific time Wake Up Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a specific time every day of the week and tune to a specific channel or video input Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually If you don t enter the time it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel Make sure you check the time acquired is correct Note If you enter the time manually you must remember to set your TV s time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time Sleep Timer and Wake Up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to change the TV s time Chapter 4 61 Using the TV s Nienu System Main Menu Preferences Go Back Q SkyBlue 1 Closed Captioning Emerald Raspberry Plum You can select from one of four colors for the menu system 4 colorScheme and the channel banner 6 Menu Language 7 Lamp Power Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu Preferences 0 GoBack The translucency level you set is applied to the on screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs T Closed Captioning A Color Scheme Transh 6 Menu Language 7 Lamp Power Press 4 or to move the indicator to the des
119. set up in the Parental Controls menu In order to lock the TV enter the four digit password you would like to use Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features Press OK to continue Tip You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings to be enforced C Unlock TV D Video input List 3 Cable Channel List Antenna Ch List USAV Chip 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated B Front Button Block KAKE Lock TV 3 Cable Channel List USA V Chip CAII ES 8 Front Button Block Main Menu gt Parental Controls Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features The Unlocked List will be used instead of the Locked List Do you want to unlock the TV Point to Yes and press OK to unlock the TV Point to No and press OK to cancel Cum Warning Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Parental Controls Unlocked List BEY Locked List All Video Input Input 4 Input 2 Input 3 Front Input HDMI Press OK to edit the video input List Each input can be added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs channels or use the buttons on the
120. stereo signal is weak The channel banner displays the word Mono when you have selected Mono and SRS is turned off Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The channel banner displays the word Stereo when you have selected Stereo and SRS is turned off The following options are available only if the Fixed Variable Output is set to Variable Output Speakers On in the Audio Connections menu Off No SRS processing is applied to the audio BEES Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals Delivers a panoramic 3 D sound stage from stereo material Use the SRS FOCUS adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity SRS and fB symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc Chapter 4 53 Using the TV s Main Menu gt Audio Quum ov i on lt a gt Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program s audio CRD J tac ana imit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting 3 Sound Logic Acting like a dynamic range limiter it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases for A Radio Weds example the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts Cee ED chance in this sereen is applied to all inputs Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return
121. system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack read the following information e If you ve connected a device to your A V receiver such as a DVD player or satellite receiver you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen This occurs because the digital audio is sent directly to the speakers while the video must be processed inside the TV before it is displayed e If the device has Component Video Y Pb Pr jacks connect these jacks to the TV s Y Pb Pr jacks to minimize the discrepancy This works best if the device supports Progressive Scan technology e f necessary you can connect the device directly to the TV using L R audio jacks and bypassing the A V receiver or you can program an audio delay in the A V receiver so the audio and video match up not all audio equipment has the ability to program delays Check the Audio Video Receiver s manual Blank screen e Make sure you have connected the device to the TV correctly e Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel e Try another channel or press the INPUT or ANTeCAB button e When you first turn off your TV the screen fades from blue to black Once the screen goes black the TV s internal lamp starts its cool down cycle If you try to turn on the TV during the cool down cycle the TV turns back on and you ll hear audio but the picture will take a few moments to be displayed Unusual sound q
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123. tch 51 Noise reduction 51 Picture presets 50 Picture settings 50 Picture Settings 50 PLAY button 29 Power indicator 19 Power button and indicator 25 Power surges 8 Preferences menu 58 Analog captions 59 Captions Priority 60 Caption Style 60 Closed captioning 59 Color Scheme 62 Digital Captions 60 Lamp Power 62 Menu Language 62 Screen Format 61 Time 61 Translucency 62 PRESETS button 29 Problems Audio 67 HDMI DVI 68 Parental controls 68 Remote control 68 TV 65 V Chip 68 Product registration i Professional picture setting 50 Programming the remote 31 Automatic code search 30 Direct entry 31 Program title 36 Pulse code modulation 55 PVR remote codes 34 Q QAM 3 R Ratings Blocking movie 42 Viewing movie 42 Rating Limits movies 42 RECORD button 29 Registration product i Remote Programming 30 setup 58 Remote Control Batteries 19 Buttons 28 Remote control Code list 33 modes 32 Remote Setup 58 Replacing the lamp 69 Replacing the lamp unit 69 Reset controls 52 Resolution 2 REVERSE button 29 S S Video jack 23 SAP 54 SAP display 36 SAT e CABLE Button 29 Satellite receiver remote codes 34 Screen Format 61 Search Automatic code 30 Channels 56 Second audio program 54 Service authorized 11 Setup assisted 19 Sharpness 50 Signal Source 57 Signal Strength 56 Signal type 36 Sleep timer 36 61 Sliders 49 76 Chapter 5 Smoothing Adjust 52 Sound Mono 53 Problems 67 SRS 53
124. the TV channels available through the Antenna and Cable inputs When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list Inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at alD aren t placed in the channel list To do a full channel search check each box that pertains to your TV For example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box Select Start to begin the setup Notes Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searched If a cable box is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT or tbe CableCARD slot is in use don t check tbe Cable Input box 56 Chapter 4 B Special Features Special Features Main Menu gt Connections Front Input Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go to the video inputs Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle then press OK or MENU OK to scroll to the input you want You can select a source from the available signal sources Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp Not Connected VCR2 RCA SAT2 DVD ka SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box
125. the correct device you want to view This is called Auto Tuning See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning Input channel appears here Program Title Acquiring Channel Input 2 Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 16 9 Normal 1080i HD D DOD ACi Rec i MPAA Not Rated Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV 12 Chapter 1 Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks for example a DVD player If the device you are connecting also has S Video or composite video we recommend you use the component video input for better quality Using the example of a DVD player Component Video 1 Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 9 cables Y Pb Pr are color coded Green Blue and Red Connect three video grade cables to the INPUT 2 Y VIDEO P P jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y P P outputs on the DVD player 3 Connect your audio cables Connect the audio white and red cables to the INPUT 2 R and L Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player 2 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables Red White Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio If you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 19 to complete the Assisted Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page
126. thin this publication are for representation only 35 Ch 6 1 DNLJ Listening to English in SRS Cable Input 16 9 Normal 1080i HD 3 DOD Cl rec MPAA Not Rated About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out dim the feature is not available The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Other displays that are not described here are self explanatory When you change channels the Channel Banner appears as a smaller version than what s shown above The icons change appearance to show the item s status or availability Program Title Acquiring Channel v 00 30 12 39 PM Ch 61 DNIJ Antenna Cable Auto Tuning Listening to 16 9 Normal 1080i HD cc ES E A MPAA Not Rated Title of program if available or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel The time when the TV shuts off if the Sleep Timer is activated in the Time menu Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where Commercial Skip was activated Current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu Current channel subchannel for digital channels and the TV station call letters if available Displays type of signal Antenna or Cable you re viewing or the Auto Tuning device you re viewing Displays when SAP is playing for an analog channel For a di
127. thod is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To use the TV s menus first press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode When the Assisted Setup screen appears use the arrow buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Complete the Assisted Setup Your TV s menu system allows you to customize your TV s features On screen information helps you choose settings to match your setup The first time you turn on your TV the Assisted Setup screen appears automatically Select Begin Setup to start or select Cancel Setup to exit Chapter 1 19 Connections amp Setup h pP ww6 perenne Set the Menu Language Lo 1 Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the menu system Espa ol Resalte con las flechas 4 y Seleccione con el bot n OK 2 Press OK to select that language Mise en surbrillance avec 4 et S lection avec OK 3 Press the left arrow button to highlight Continue Setup and press OK to Press or T to point to an option then press OK to continue select it Press to return to the menu
128. to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Using the TV s Menu System Auto Color Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Warmth Color Warmtb automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture The feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool More blue Normal Standard picture color Warm More red Noise Reduction Noise Reduction displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that allows you to reduce picture static or any type of interference A different Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input but only applies to devices connected to the composite inputs You can set the Noise Reduction to Frame Comb Adaptive or Off The settings are explained in the on screen help text Green Stretch Green Stretch makes green greener and increases the saturation For example nature shows and sporting events are especially enhanced by this feature The options are Off Low and High Edge Enhancement Edge Enbancement makes the edges of the video steeper sharper and crisper There are three options for the edge enhancement Off Low or High If artifacts appear in the video change the setting to Zow or Off Chapter 4 51 Using the TV s Noise Reduction cl Main Menu gt Picture Quality A change i
129. tons on Tip the remote control to change channels within the TV mode If a digital and analog channel have the same primary If you wait too long before entering the subchannel the TV tunes channel number tune to the analog channel by enter ing the analog channel number or entering the analog channel number and then a subchannel of 0 to the lowest digital subchannel Chapter 3 37 Using the TV s Features Main Menu The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and Unlocked channel lists ratings and blocking features Lock TV Unlock TV Choose to either lock or unlock the TV Video Input List Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden Cable Channel List Choose channels for the Cable Input Antenna Channel List Choose channels for the Antenna Input USA V Chip Set rating limits for USA rated shows Canada V Chip Set rating limits for Canada rated shows V Chip Unrated Unrated and Exempt shows can be blocked Front Button Block Choose if buttons are accessible or not Press OK or to access the Parental Controls menu Go Back 1 Lock Tv P Video input List 3 Cable Channel List A Antenna Ch List USAV Chip 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated B Front Button Block Main Menu gt Parental Controls Enter new password EJ Confirm new password Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features that you have
130. trical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Don t place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand cabinet or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com 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
131. tting based on the degree of lighting in your room After you select a preset the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically If you choose Personal you can customize each picture quality setting to your desired level and a message appears asking if you want to save those settings After you ve saved your personal settings you can go back into the menu and To create a temporary personal setting make your changes and when the message appears asking if you want to save the setting select No The preset is saved until you change the channel or input select a different picture preset For example if you normally use Personal but want to watch a show in Vibrant Day lighting choose Vibrant Day watch the show and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal The PRESETS button on the remote works with Picture Presets Go to the Remote chapter for more information 50 Chapter 4 G F Main Menu gt Picture Quality Qon on When Auto Color is set to On it minimizes flesh tone variations A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press 4 or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu CLIE B Noise Reduction 6 Green Stretch Ga Main Menu gt Picture Quality Cool O Normal O warm Color Warmth automatically adjusts the temperature of the picture Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture c
132. ture is set to Use the digital captions then the digital caption mode you select is Series used for digital TV programs Note Services 1 and 2 usually have the primary and secondary language captions for an area respectively Press 4 or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Preferences gt Closed Captioning If a digital TV program has both analog and digital captions Use the digital captions if available otherwise use analog Use the analog captions at all times Adigital TV program may include analog TV captions and digital TV captions either one of the two or neither of the two The setting above will determine which type of captions the TV will display Analog captions will be used more often in the early years of digital TV broadcasting Digital captions are more advanced and have new capabilities Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Q GoBack m caption Diplay Main Menu gt Preferences gt Closed Captioning When available digital captions can be displayed using Your custom settings below The caption provider s default setting Caption Size Caption Font WELLE Caption Color Background Color Background Opacity Caption Opacity Aa Bb Cc If you enable the custom settings they are applied only on the digital TV captions and when the captio
133. u want to view 2 Press the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect 42 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Canada V Chip Canadian TV V Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems English and French Age Based Rating Canada V Chip English Rating System Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence guidelines may contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other content guidelines may contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence guidelines may contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other content guidelines may contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity
134. uality e Check the Graphic Equalizer SRS and Sound Logic settings e Check if SAP is turned on e Check that the Audio Mode is set to your language Humming or buzzing noise e The TV is in its lamp cool down cycle To prolong the life of the TV s lamp system the TV must warm up and cool down properly You may notice additional noise during these cycles e Maybe the speakers are turned off Check the FIXED VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu No picture sound okay e Ifthe indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed Refer to the Power indicator is blinking or flashing section on the previous page for more information e You might have tried to turn on the TV during lamp cool down Wait a few moments and the picture will be displayed 66 Chapter 5 Other Information No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio Connections menu Check the FIXED VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio Connections menu e If using an S Video connection device video and composite video remember to also connect the device s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s L and R INPUT jacks e Check the Maximum and Initial Volume settings in the Special Features menu Channel search finds few channels e The cable connected to the CABLE and or ANTENNA INPUT jack might be lo
135. ue Using the TV s Menu System Screen Format The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image is displayed on screen The options are Normal Cinerama FlexWide or Zoom If you want to adjust your image choose an option below Normal The image of a 4 3 video signal is centered with bars on the right and left sides of the screen The 16 9 image is kept to its 16 9 format Cinerama The image of a 4 3 video signal is centered expanding in the horizontal direction to fill the display with little distortion Cinerama isn t available for 16 9 so the Normal format is displayed FlexWide The image of a 4 3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 3396 while the vertical size stays the same The 16 9 image is compressed in width Zoom The image of a 4 3 video signal increases by approximately 3396 and the vertical size increases by approximately 3396 Edges of the image might be cropped The 16 9 image is zoomed in on possibly cropping the edges of the image Note When recording from tbe AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks use Normal or FlexWide to record the video closest to its original format Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels the TV will change formats for you Notes The format of some video cannot be changed The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a one button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu Time Menu The Time menu let
136. ust the equalizer Audio Processor Choose the way for programs to sound Sound Logic Turn it on to minimize variations in volume 3 Parental Controls Audio Mode Select default or current audio for digital TV 4 Connections SAP Turn on SAP to hear different audio for NTSC sources Balance Shift the audio between the left and right speakers Audio Connections Set up to match your sound system 5 Preferences 6 Assisted Setup AL Press OK or to access the Audio menu Main Menu gt Audio Q Fat Videogame Preset Settings Standard B Cinematic Q Music Voice ods NT Videogame Video Camera Q Personal 120 Equalizer Presets E fi udio Processor Sound Logie IEEE Ed KE a ICI Hz MEI Hz kz kHz E23 kHz udio Connections it For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a Personal preset with the equalizer Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Audio Select a default for NTSC analog sources Mono qualizer Pre Stereo 2 Audio Processor 4 TIE Select a default for sound expansion or snrs 7 SAS FOCUS a A change in this screen is applied to all inputs srs Focus Press 4 or gt to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu MiA Using the TV s Menu System Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access th
137. ut 3 another set to connect to the TV s output Composite cables are color coded Yellow video Red right audio white left audio Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio video inputs and outputs Connecting to the TV s output allows you to record both analog and digital programs except copy protected or component video formats Using the example of a VCR Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 9 Connect your composite audio video cables to the TV s input Connect composite audio video cables to the TV s INPUT 1 jacks R and L Audio and Video and to the VCR s audio video outputs Connect your composite audio video cables to the TV s output Connect composite audio video cables to the TV s AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks R and L Audio and Video and to the VCR s audio video input f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 19 to complete the Assisted Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page f you don t have the cables needed for this connection go to page 72 for accessory information Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup h o 9 HDMI DVI Connection vipeo vyiipeo s ii susWoore Vibo Device with HDMI Ma G Q HDMI Out Device with DVI Video Out Au
138. utton 29 Initial channel 58 volume 58 INPUT Button 33 INPUT 1 jacks 23 INPUT 2 jacks 23 INPUT 3 jacks 23 INPUT button 29 J Jacks ANTENNA INPUT 23 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 24 CABLE INPUT 23 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUTS 23 COMPOSITE INPUTS 23 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 24 Front panel 25 HDMI DVI 22 S VIDEO 23 SUBWOOFER 24 L Lamp 1 Power menu 62 replacement 69 Lamp Power 62 Lamp replacement 69 Language Menu 20 62 LED front panel 65 Light blinking 25 LIGHT button 28 M Main Menu 48 Maximum volume 58 MENU OK Button 25 Menus 48 Audio 53 Connections 56 Moving through 48 Parental Controls 38 Picture Quality 50 Preferences 58 MENU button 29 Menu controls 48 Action buttons 49 Choice fields 49 Choice lists 49 Numeric entries 49 Sliders 49 Menu Language 62 Menu language 20 Mode Audio 54 Modes remote control 31 Mono 53 Mute Closed captioning 59 MUTE button 29 N Natural picture setting 50 Noise reduction 51 Normal screen format 61 Number buttons 28 Numeric entries 49 0 OK button 29 ONeOFF button 29 OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO 24 AUDIO 24 Overheating 8 P Parental controls 38 Channel lists 38 Editing channels 39 Lock unlock 38 Parental Control icon 36 Password V Chip 68 PAUSE button 29 PCM 18 Personal picture setting 50 Picture Quality menu 50 Advanced Settings 52 Auto color 51 Color warmth 51 Contrast Expand 52 Edge Enhancement 51 Green Stre
139. ve you would highlight TV PG 3 Press the OK button to change content status from V Viewable to B Blocked All higher ratings content themes change to Blocked Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect Chapter 3 41 Using the TV s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V Viewable 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V Viewable Content Themes 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age based rating whose content theme you want to change to Viewable Sexually explicit dialogue 3 Press the OK button to change its status back to V Your child would Adult language then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content Note Only tbe content tbeme status corresponding to TV 14 Fantasy Violence L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content 4 Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password Main Menu gt Parental Controls USA V Chip V C h i p M ovi e Rati n g Li m it CELL nensi n mes Mee erbe emat You set movie MPAA rati
140. vides fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is ideal for C connecting to an A V receiver that has its own volume control E s Subwo ofer e If you connect the SUBWOOFER jack be sure to go to the Fixed Variable Out screen in the cable Audio Connections menu and select Yes for connecting to an external subwoofer Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby Digital Ti Q If you own a receiver with Dolby digital decoding or PCM Pulse Code Modulation that uses an optical cable type input connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality Digital Optical cable e Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver amplifier receiver e If your receiver can decode Dolby digital and PCM go to the Audio menu select Audio Connections then Digital Audio Output Select AutoSelect recommended or PCM e If your receiver can decode only PCM select PCM Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 18 Chapter 1 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 Note When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power indicator on the fro
141. w V Chip Works for the USA and Canada USA V Chip TV Ratings eeeeessss Ele ERVE Ea T o OE AUTO Tuning Feat re c Emergency Alert System EAS ciiccsscccssscescastevasensesenncsvesctetersstecsecercsstevestanevelecsetsccctedusdersvenersvasuerss Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels Navigating the Menu System On Screen Help Controls Picture Quality Menu Picture Settings Picture Presets Auto Color Color Warmth Noise Reduction Green Stretch ee Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand Advanced Settings p Uu m Equalizer Presets ui i eere et ERE ERE ener Fee daa betae eee aeta b Ra ieu ae Audio Processor Sound Logic Audio Mode SAP Second Audio Program Balarice 4 oorr Audio Connections Connections Mer rire nnne toon pa Sco eeu E Ere anaa Ua rama nona o uA ra Ey ce RELY FX E CY E ERR EE KY ERE Ee Signal Stren Qt eee Channel Search nens rete seas Yee cn bee eau Sa mania eda e TEMP Ra eu eoa dE Eae ER a dada Signal S OU CO a e nae AUCO TU MUNG secs ces cece REL Special Features cinden aneen eeka nea aeea a
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