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RCA HD50LPW166PK Flat Panel Television User Manual

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5. Ty Set Reminder ec paire v aes There are various ways from within a service item to set a reminder ga n te teta Those will be referenced later and you ll be referred back to these TEM M ET ulus instructions To set a reminder highlight a program from Listings for EI m example and press MENU The Episode Options panel menu appears s 1 Pm imu aor ae mum nbre ho Brins eee cael uum Ue let Hale OS 1 Highlight set reminder and press OK The Remind Options panel menu appears i a 7 J e E E 2 Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency Choose once to set a reminder one time regularly to set a reminder every time the show is on at the current time and channel weekly to set a reminder every time the show is on at the current day time and channel or off if you want to set a reminder to be stored in the schedule but don t want it activated When the frequency is selected press the down arrow to highlight power on TV 3 Press the right arrow button to choose Yes and the TV will turn on when the reminder begins or choose Vo Press the down arrow button to highlight auto tune TV 4 For auto tuning to work the TV must be on at time of the reminder Press the right arrow button to choose Yes and the TV tunes to the channel with a set reminder or choose Vo Press the down arrow button to highlight when 5 Press the left or right arrow button to choose when you want the re
6. 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 o WC ee OEE RPE E Tee eee rer 4004 Audio Cassette c HHEr 4006 P M a ee ees M 4006 Phono GE MC TTC M 4005 E 4005 Receiver Tuner AMP AIWA NN PC RC TN 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4021 BITTER ree E EU ER EE te SOE oe 4027 c 4003 Harman KArdOtiaouoci deo tbin bte ei t SEX dede nt 4020 TIE NM 4020 jo TENE 4013 PCO NENNT RS 4014 OnO Renee aCe nee earns m 4022 0 st 00111 RETURN 4028 PAS OIC ues amado uS SM I t PLU item 4023 4024 RCA H 4003 4015 4029 4030 Sherwood neas ee cect ese E E n ctt 4026 SOIT uoces setas Duden eR ndorE HI dU Masi amPiC dT 4016 4017 4025 Technics oo db ERR TRUE 4023 4024 YAMA Tr NER T 4018 4019 Chapter 2 Remote Code List Cable Box Codes Programmable for SATe CABLE and AUXeHD buttons Nr pM T NR 5002 5003 5004 5006 5045 PAG NM spin E E HRS tom Gane nia serena RUE 5008 5009 CODI Sese n
7. Note Some 4 5 images are sent by digital TV broadcasters as a 16 9 video signal with black bars on the left and right sides of the image Therefore Cinerama won t work and FlexWide won t stretch this non standard image but instead will squeeze it Use the INFO button to confirm if the video signal is 4 3 or 16 9 Zoom The image of a 4 3 video signal increases by approximately 33 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 the 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 tbe remote lets you change the format with a one button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu 74 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Closed Captioning 2 Screen Format 3 Time Menu 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language y Lamp Power 1 Closed Captioning 2 Screen Format 4 Color Scheme Main Menu gt Preferences gt Time Menu The current time is 3 58 PM Daily Timer On Daily Timer Off Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at Duration When the timer is on it will turn the TV on and tune to Channel Sub Channel Tip You can also use Wake up Timer
8. 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 above you would highlight TV PG 3 Press the OK button to change content status from V Viewable to B Blocked All higher ratings content themes change to Blocked Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect Chapter 3 55 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 Do 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 but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change 4 Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password V Chip Mo
9. w GUIDE The component button corresponding to the mode you re in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote A warning banner may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and your batteries are low To turn off most RCA components that are connected to the TV press ONeOFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until all indicators turn off 34 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 ANT CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR button When tuned to an input press to go back to the most recently used tuner Antenna or Cable Input 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 38 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 This button lights when you press a valid button in AUXeHD mode see Modes of Operation
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11. 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 Main Menu gt Preferences gt Closed Captioning On Q Off On When Muted You can choose when closed captioning information should be displayed on the screen Note Not all programs have closed captioning and closed captioning is not supported on the HDMI input Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is displayed when it is available Press OK to continue 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 SATeCABLE or AUDIO component 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 component button using the TV3 code 12223 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 Color Scheme Translucency Menu Language and Lamp Power Closed Captioning You may set the t
12. Code Programmable for AUXeHD button ROCA Gea baat are 7000 TV Codes Programmable for DVD VCR SATeCABLE AUXeHD and AUDIO buttons JA cct du tas nea pain deat N acted men naa ek 1222 TN S e P 1223 39 Using the Remote Control DVDcodes A Programmable for DVD and AUX eHD buttons DVD DU C PRENNENT 3010 3021 ADOR AERE M 3023 3024 PREIS OMNI spe cen upuet or tes cesta reser ans 3027 3075 TE WOO debbano pedis ede baec c ee oU unii 3028 POM octo vrais 3029 3030 3031 EMETSON oues treorbre eder reis te 3032 3033 3076 TUO Sors iode Mott aser NE 3033 OE e E E E NN 3000 3034 3035 Oe acres a n A E A oan CDU ose 3077 TIU GDE cessit tidabetexo qd us 3009 3067 3068 3069 3070 jg 3003 3011 3078 Kenwood cousqastiane abi camen RD SU UP did 3071 ROOK ERR ERR E 3012 3013 fr c EV RN 3085 TEAN couosemiecnsetu erstatten Ee meen PME 3087 MAGNAVOX apiwonebetured pH ada en be bd Ca dfospa Pe cir 3004 3036 TI SURTOUT TTE EI TT A eee 3057 Mintek scuto MIEL 3038 DOLES UL ereo mea ea cee antenencscorementicans 3005 NAD oera cede b E rere d esie orbus 3032 TOC OHI oops any oevgetues ene E DURER RDS 3039 3040 1 eee 3041 PIERDEN TE ET 3047 PONS escis Sene a E AEE 3014 3042 PRIDE e E E E E A 3004 3020 Poncet neoe ond 3006 3043 3044 3045 DICE eee ee E E E 3000 3046 OWES Senn eee ER ER ORE RE P sudo RN UNE 3047 RCA EE 3000 3002
13. Select the TV audio input where the DVI audio is connected Input 1 Q Input 2 Input 3 Because an HDMI output carries the audio signal on the same cable as the video no setup is needed However if you connect a DVI output to the TV s HDMI input you need to connect the separate DVI audio to one of the TV s audio inputs and select that input in this screen The TV will use that audio input for sound when it displays a DVI signal Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Using the TV s Menu System Audio 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 e 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 rece
14. Settings icture Presets uto Color olor Warm oise Reduction 6 Green Stretch ge Enhancemen ontrast Expan C Queers cons C C Qm CE vance ettings Chapter 4 Main Menu gt Picture Quality When Auto Color is set to On it minimizes flesh tone variations A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press a or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality Cool Normal warm Color Warmth automatically adjusts the temperature of the picture Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture colors Warm gives a more red pallete of picture colors A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu Picture Quality 9 Frame Comb Adaptive off 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 or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality Q ott Q Low Q High A change
15. Translucency 75 Problems Audio 80 Parental controls 82 Remote control 82 TV 79 TV Guide On Screen system el V Chip 82 Product registration 2 Professional picture setting 65 Programming the remote Automatic code search 36 Direct entry 37 Program title 42 Pulse code modulation 69 Punchthrough 82 Punchthrough feature 38 PVR remote codes 40 Q QAM 3 R Ratings Blocking movie 56 Viewing movie 56 Rating Limits movies 56 Recording icons 46 manual 50 RECORD button 35 Registration product 1 Reminder icons 47 manual 51 Remote Programming 36 setup 72 Remote Control Batteries 20 Buttons 34 Code list 39 modes 38 Remote Setup 72 Replacing the lamp 83 Reset controls 66 Resolution 2 REVERSE button 35 S S Video jack 29 SAP 68 SAP display 42 SAT CAB Button 35 Satellite Receiver remote codes 40 Schedule menu 50 Screen Format 74 Search Automatic code 36 categories 48 Channels 70 menu 48 Second audio program 68 Service authorized 11 setup menu 49 TV Guide On Screen system 21 Setup assisted 20 Sharpness 64 Signal Source 71 Signal Strength 70 Signal type 42 SKIP button 35 Sleep timer 42 75 Sliders 63 Smoothing Adjust 66 Sound 80 Mono 67 Chapter 5 SRS 67 Stereo 67 SOUND button 35 Sound Logic 68 Sound mode icons 42 Special Features 71 Specifications 84 Back panel 85 Front panel 85 Sound 84 Video 84 SRS 67 Stereo 67 STOP button 35 Stretch screen format 74 Subchannels 70 SUBWOOFER jack
16. arrow button to select a start time The right arrow goes forward in time the left arrow button goes back in time Choose up to 120 minutes early or 120 minutes late or On time When start time is selected press the down arrow button to highlight end Press the left or right arrow button to select a time you want recording to end The right arrow button goes forward in time the left arrow button goes back in time The time options are the same as in step 3 Press the down arrow button to highlight recorder If you have more than one recording device press the right arrow button to select which one you want to use with the TV Guide On Screen system If your recording device is a VCR press OK once it s selected and the highlight moves to schedule recording Press OK to save the recording A record icon appears next to the program after a recording has been set The icons and explanation follow Set Recording Icons Each time you set a recording an icon appears next to the program 46 Displayed if once was chosen through a schedule recording Displayed if regularly was chosen through a schedule recording Displayed if weekly was chosen through a schedule recording AY J g Displayed if off was chosen through a schedule recording Displayed if daily was chosen through a manual recording Go to page 50 for more information on manual recordings Displayed if a schedule conflict has occurred Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features
17. audio lE Subwoofer cable C LI B Digital Optical cable DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT im Connecting Your TV to an Audio Video Receiver For better sound quality than the TV s internal speakers connect to an audio receiver using audio cables to the TV s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use the FIXED VARIABLE 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 whether you want the FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed or variable volume audio Go to page 69 for more information e Variable Output provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the TV s volume e Fixed Output provides fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A V receiver that has its own volume control If you connect the SUBWOOFER jack be sure to go to the Fixed Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu and select Yes for connecting to an external subwoofer Go to page 69 for more information Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby Digital If you own a receiver with Dolby digital decoding or PCM Pulse Code Modulation that uses an optical cable type input connect an optical cable for excellent aud
18. canssieqeusiso m vuttibx tiers ENEE equ x x IR ERN EDU MN MN E et pru SU UM 66 A dio PSTN me C P M 67 Eg alizer Presets nosssasenmorexumeuria Eee Ur fend E NU EID Ere DIDIT PRIN GU NEU NNUUS cene N NIA DARENT RUE DEE 67 Audio PE OGCS SON assesses a n puUPeU PROF GSULP IUE RUNI NU RIS d INR IeEU DIU A eE 67 celso m 68 AUNO MOUE M 68 SAP Second Audio Program wiisscesasictunix Duas EETOEPreE S GUEaPu ea nAT rU ras EEUU eU rRASDeE P UIURUE MEE PN EAR nEE MT FEE 68 BG QING MNT 68 Audio TE OVS GU ONG uscire ed iren inpune anm E NE aE E AEREA E Ee E Eran E OE TEN nanii 69 OS CEOS Ment sssaaa aa A aa a aa TA a a aa 70 sola Eea aE a A AE OE E A E A A A A S 70 CHAREL e IE e EE EEE E E NUR EEUTUDOr OK 70 elp elie a PTE AAAA AE A AA A E A E A A E N A A 71 Auo TON eena a T OO TEE 71 Special Features NNI E TL TT 71 Preferences 20 s sisien 72 Closed Captioning minisite aa iani i aa nE e eini iN 72 s decia d NER tm 74 Te MENU REOR T UU Tm 75 ONO SNEM Eeen T EU E Ea 75 Tan CEI c E E E E E OE A a RT 75 AE DES g e 81e Site eer E A 75 La PONO a a E E A S 76 Chapter 5 Other Information e eese eene eere nennen nnn 1 Frequently Asked Questions FAQS iciieiesssentnniuc anie r Rex Rn pao Uca aun grasa Ma endis Gus p
19. content The Viewable V settings are a set the age based TV rating limit and content coded in green and the Blocked B settings are coded in red Age Based USA Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence CV 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 li
20. in contrast to analog signals can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and Os Such precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio quality picture and Dolby Digital 5 1 channel sound Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV There are other HDTV s on the market even some that use DLP technology But your RCA Scenium 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 Scenium 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 necessary to view scrambled encrypted channels Conta
21. information box to cycle through options when you press the INFO button No only Small only Large only No amp Small No amp Large Small amp Large and All auto guide On automatically displays the TV Guide On Screen system when you press the ONeOFF or TV button on the remote control Off disables the TV Guide On Screen system from being displayed automatically each time you turn on the TV e Record defaults Set recording defaults so that each time you want to set up a recording the information is already entered e Remind defaults Set remind defaults so that each time you want to set up a reminder the information is already entered Chapter 3 49 Using the TV s Features 50 Schedule deter ee The Schedule service item allows you to alter the programs for either Ea ren ei a oe mum viewing or recording programs Highlight Schedule to display the programs To select a different way to sort the schedule highlight Schedule and press MENU The Schedule Options panel menu appears with sort by highlighted Choose date to display the programs by date and time with the most recent date and time first Choose title to display programs in alphabetical order Choose event to display programs by recordings grouped together and reminders grouped together Look at the icon to tell if it s a recording or a reminder See Set Recording Icons and Set Reminder Icons explained earlier in this section for more information To edit
22. 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 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 power is reapplied to the TV The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off e Check the wall receptacle Cor 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 82 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 b
23. 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 have an antenna connected to the Antenna and Cable Inputs press the ANT CAB button to view your channels on the Antenna Input or vice versa Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the TV channels available through the Antenna and Cable inputs When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list Inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all aren t placed in the channel list To do a full channel search check each box that pertains to your TV For example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a check mark in the box Select Start to begin the 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 the CableCARD slot is in use don t check the Cable Input box Chapter 4 Using the TV s Nenu System EE Signal Source Meo The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you 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 would like the signal to come Cable Inp
24. number Digital channels received through cable have a primary channel and a subchannel In the example below 6 is the primary channel 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 Ch 6 1 DNLJ Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 16 9 Normal 1080i HD uD QOD 71 Rec amp MPAA Not Rated 26 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 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 53 for more information Next Steps Now that you ve finished the Assisted Setup you re ready to watch TV This might be a good time to program your remote control The remote c
25. portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other content guidelines there will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence guidelines careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other content guidelines there will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Chapter 3 57 Using the TV s Features Age Based Rating Canada V Chip French Rating System Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for chi
26. screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack Go to page 69 for more information Note This TV s optical digital output jack fully complies with tbe international standard governing this type of jack IEC958 and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital AC 3 or PCM receiver or decoder Older equipment some of which is 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 CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital L 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 SOIT Interface Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video ene 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 since DVI only carries tbe video signal you ll need to conne
27. start time to enter the end time Press the down arrow button when the end time is entered to highlight channel Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to record from and press the right arrow button to highlight input Select the input where your recording device is connected and press the down arrow button to highlight recorder if available If your recording device is a VCR press OK once it s selected and the highlight moves to schedule recording Press OK to save the recording Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency Choose once to record the show one time weekly to record every Monday Friday the show is on at the current day time and channel daily to record the show every day at that time and channel or off if you want to set a recording to be stored in the schedule but don t want it recorded When the frequency is selected press the down arrow to highlight schedule recording Press OK again to keep the set manual recording Chapter 3 1 eee Ce 6 2 ee GC Jr NN aa ama B gem ED kham ae MAH Rs E m R d Cumgioab jomd i7 Praia Promotional information Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Set Manual Reminder You can also set manual reminders through Schedule Highlight Schedule and press MENU L Press the down arrow button to highlight new manual reminder and press OK The Remind Options panel menu appears Follow set manual recording steps 2 6 to set the date start and en
28. the G LINK cable Go to page 19 for more information e f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup e To continue connecting devices go to the next page e f you don t have the cables needed for this connection go to page 86 for accessory information 15 Connections and Setup HDMI DVI Connection PONENT 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPOSITE INPUT AUDIO VIDEO FIXED VARIABLE OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 ABLE INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL o O D e Hi le User CableCARD VIDE Device with HDMI 3 S S Video Out Device with DVI QO OL Audio Out Audio Out HDMI Out TV button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device a The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI DVI jack To view this device gt D s aw 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 od 9 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until o you see HDMI DVI displayed in the channel banner See picture below for location lt gt ad ewe Note You can set up tbe 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 Use these buttons to view the picture Input channel appears here
29. the G LINK cable to use the TV Guide On Screen system If you didn t connect the G LINK cable go to page 19 The TV must be off to download TV Guide On Screen program listings Leave your TV when it s not in use It may take up to 24 hours to start to receive tbe initial download for your area It may take up to one week to receive tall eight days of TV program listings The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable ready cable box and digital cable services as well as over the air broadcast It does not provide listings for satellite services The TV Guide On Screen system is a no fee on screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area In order to receive program listings you need to complete the following steps after you ve read through the introductory screens Chapter 1 21 Connections and Setup Fuge JeF ma bipi ee pee h a ge HE 1 i a 22 Step 1 Identifying Your TV s Location If your country is highlighted press OK on the remote control If your country isn t highlighted press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK Use the number buttons and or the arrows on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code Press OK when you re finished Note If your postal code contains letters press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters and press tbe rigbt arrow button to go to t
30. the current volume setting Acting like a dynamic range limiter it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases for example the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Audio Default Audio Mode Currently Playing Audio Mode 1 of 1 English Spanish French The number of Audio Modes available Q German for the current program is 1 Q Italian Japanese Q Korean Chinese If the Default Audio Mode is available then it will be heard otherwise the mode listed above is heard Use the button above to change the current program s audio Audio Mode is only available for digital TV ATSC programs A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode if more than one is available Main Menu gt Audio Q ott Q On SAP stands for Second Audio Program When SAP is available for a program the SAP icon in the channel banner will light up SAP content can be another language descriptions for the visually impaired or audio not related to the program for example music or news If you set SAP On and SAP is available for a program you will hear SAP for any channel where it is available SAP is only available for analog NTSC progra
31. to operate one of the devices connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the device in this example a VCR 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 Searcb and Direct Entry Using Automatic Code Search Note The AUX HD 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 AUXeHD button is programmed for an RCA HDTV Tuner 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 programming any of your devices press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off 1 Turn on the device you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 2 Press and hold the device button you want to program VCR DVD etc While holding the device button press and hold ONeOFF until the device button on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the device Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 4 Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the device button stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for t
32. to locate the sensor 1 Turn off the VCR and or cable box G LINK wands 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV but the one that came with the cable box and or VCR to which you re attaching the G LINK cable so that it is touching the front of the device 3 Slowly move the remote control across the front of the device VCR or cable box while you continually press the power button You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote holding down the button won t work CABLE BOX 4 When the device turns on you ve located the VCR s or cable box s remote sensor Placing the G LINK Wands Place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor see below Tips Composiremput f COMPONENT 10801 720p 480p 4801 COMPOSITE INPUTS aupiorvineo JAA Fenai OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT meur INPUTS If you have both a VCR olo olo o BA and a cable box it zh elle al doesn t matter which X MOC wand is connected to which box TV back panel Connect to G LINK jack If you don t have both on the back of the TV a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV just coil the cable of the extra G LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV Chapter 1 19 Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power
33. what should occur when power is restored to the TV The special features options are mostly intended for commercial retail use Off Initial Channel is disabled On Go to last input or channel selected on co io KSEE Initial Channel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your pastor Channel GA Sub channel Cg i L 5s V tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in abIeGARD Rese when the TV is plugged back in or electicy ie oherwiee restored to the TV Initial Channel is not enabled from the iagnostic Info turning on of the TV with the remote or front buttons 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 Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu nitial Volume 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 3 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 10 for more NUUS information on using your digital cable card The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card ENS you have inserted into your TV The graphic to the left is an examp
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35. 30 T Things to Consider Before You Connect 8 Timer Sleep 75 Wake up 75 Time display 42 Time of Day 75 Tint 64 Translucency 75 Troubleshooting 79 TruScan 3 Turn on TV 20 TV button 35 TV Guide menu 64 TV Guide On Screen system 44 Listings 45 Problems 81 Recording icons 46 Reminder icons 47 Schedule 50 Search 48 Setup 21 49 Set recording 46 Set Reminder 47 TV problems 79 U USA V Chip TV ratings 53 V V Chip 52 Age Based Ratings 53 Blocking age based 55 Blocking Movies 56 Canada 53 57 Content Themes 53 USA 53 USA TV ratings 53 Chapter 5 Viewing age based rating 55 V Chip rating screen 54 V Chip unrated program 58 VCR button 35 VCR remote codes 40 Vertical Position 66 Vibrant picture setting 65 VIDEO 29 30 Videogame picture setting 65 Video Input List 52 Viewing Movie ratings 56 Specific content themes 56 Volume Initial 71 Maximum 71 Volume down button 31 Volume Punchthrough Deleting commands 38 Volume punchthrough 82 Volume up down buttons 35 Volume up button 31 W Wake up Timer 75 Warranty 87 Y Y Video Pb Pr jacks 29 Z Zoom screen format 74 Index 91 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank Visit the RCA Scenium website at www rcascenium com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE Technology Inc 10
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37. ABLE button The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen MUTE FORMAT menus The method 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 T PM m buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu Use the up or down MENU O arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move button Arrow right or left buttons To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK 4 p yp OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from button other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Tip To access the initial setup menus press MENU and choose Assisted Setup 20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 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 Main Menu gt Assisted Setup English Set the Menu Language Highlight with the and arrows Select with the OK button T Use the arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the Note Menu Language only affe
38. CREEN SYSTEM VCR required for recording Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium 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 Scenium HDTV is better Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Part 1 DLP technology brilliance in color and design RCA Scenium 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 Common Field Lens Projection Optics In general DLP technology combines microscopic mirrors a specially designed semiconductor and a color wheel to adjust wo y light to display the most brilliant accurate images Your HDTV with DLP technology doesn t use Cathode Ray Tubes CRTs Screen which means you don t have to worry
39. Cc piep uj G MPAA Not Rated 42 Title of program Qf 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 digital channel displays the currently playing audio mode Also displays the audio processor in use SAP or Audio Mode changes with SOUND button Aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 original resolution of the broadcast not the resolution of the TV 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
40. Channel balance Conal a esseeutrutt tueri eiiam ndere er Mani ianed Yes BOUL PIOS uates artus iud desire tU Mta deb Done ies 7 plus Personal Full Range Front o SERES eco id iesdes estia insedit easiest Eus 2 Gryaphie E I e e E EE M P EET ersten earner rer erent 7 band Second Audio Program 69D s oscas d dtavncnastnsdeoeapradecnesdthexteanaee Yes Sound Logic Audio Levelet iu ue oett am to ricetta ap tb dena ean Yes Sl RC T T P HR Yes SRS Focus SRS MU RU X Teosa E Yes SRS Dialog Clarity Specifications are subject to change 84 Chapter 5 Convenience Front Panel Back Panel Inputs Outputs Chapter 5 Other Information Auto Channel Secate apresie EEEE Yes Multilingual On screen DiS Play uenti iret en eco English French Spanish PU UOT MERE m E Yes Closed CaApHONINE Louis he creda orci cincaaserenideateuncce Hi REEE Analog amp Digital pront Dutton IG E voce cea resonance aateae O Yes COMMIS ECT SKID merser E ri Yes Parental Control with USA amp Canada V Chip Yes TV Guide On Screen System includes Digital Channels Yes One Touch VCR Record w TV Guide On Screen System Yes PCIe RE ED scores E ED PAIN Rin OM M mU DEA en pK Yes in Menu Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs ssss Yes Individual Memory Clock Time Sleep and Wake Up TIBUeES etes Yes Stereo Headphone JACK GL 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack TO a N TOPU PRI Composite
41. Composite A V TOPUI aoe 1 Component video Syncroscan with Autodetect Composite S Video and L R Audio 2 sets Antenna Cable TAPUS TC 2 RF HDMI DVI Input with Audio Input menu selection 1 GTN SC qm e Yes Audio Video Record OUPDUE 22 iebesesue orte phSustod a ea tubos 1 Deira uic OE sees ei SE vest 1 Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs sseeeseeee 1 set menu switchable ec9 bio T 1 65 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 listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this page 1 800 338 0376 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 85 for more information about the lamp replacement To order a new lamp call 1 800 338 0376 Remote Control This is the remote T control tbat came packed witb your TV
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43. 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 0 Go Back eed Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes iew Unrated and Exempt Program E le as Unrated USA and Exempt Canada can be viewed Note that QR ot Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include Unrated and Exempt TV programs may include news sports i news sports political religious local and weather io aric wil tinge We Movie tating NIA o political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins 5 USA V Chip the USA TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Sener eh public announcements and programs without ratings the movie rating een N A and the TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt Unrated programming can either be blocked or viewable when the TV is locked Press OK to continue Block Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt programs are available View Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt programs are not available Note You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect 58 Chapter 3 Main Menu gt Parental Controls 9 Front Buttons Blocked Front Buttons Unblocked p Video Input List When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is 3 Cable Channe
44. REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE Program Title Acquiring Channel HDMI DVI CC PRESETS SOUND FREEZE bad GUIDE Cable Input 16 9 Normal 1080i HD Listening to English in SRS D DOD 1 Rec MPAA Not Rated of the device you ve connected to the TV 16 Chapter 1 Connecting the Device Connections and Setup High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI jack Note The HDMI DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio Chapter 1 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 Au
45. RGA SC NIWM HDTV User s Guide Find Inside Pit EF MLE E BT The DLP Experience page 1 CONNECTIONS ARRA page 9 Remote page 34 Features page 42 Menus page 62 Oe OL TTE page 78 Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back With the exception of the lamp no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel To reduce the risk of fire RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK or electric shock do not DO NOT OPEN expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus shall This symbol indicates This symbol indicates not be exposed to dripping or dangerous voltage inside important instructions splashing and no objects filled the product that presents accompanying the product with liquids such as vases shall a risk of electric shock or be placed on the apparatus personal injury 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 chan
46. T 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 digital cable card is set up try resetting your card Go to page 71 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 tbe menu system Tben press 9 9 9 and the information screen appears Go to page 71 for more information on tbe CableCARD Tools menu You can t order video on demand through your digital cable card Call your local cable c
47. TV 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 Gwhich 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 Feature Analog NTSC HD Digital ATSC 525 Total Scan Lines 1125 Effective Scan Lines 1080 Aspect Ratio 16 9 Widescreen Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080 Sound 51 ch Surround Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture Regular TVs use a 4 3 aspect ratio which means the picture is a little w
48. USIVE 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 occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be clea
49. a connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends push on for a quick connection VH89 6 ft 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 VHS81 3 ft 3 95 VH82 6 ft 4 95 oe z Signal Splitter helps you split tbe lt signal to more tban 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 witbout disconnecting antenna ANT200X 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 Optional Stand Available to place your TV on and store devices you ve connected to your TV Visit rcascenuim com to find out more information on the stand available for your TV 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 from date of purchase for labor e One year from date of purchase for parts
50. a recording set in the schedule highlight the program and press MENU The Schedule Options panel menu appears with options watch now delete recording and edit recording and set reminder if no reminder has been set To edit a reminder set in the schedule highlight the program with the reminder and press MENU The Schedule Options panel menu appears with options watch now delete reminder and edit reminder NN Set Manual Recording E You can also set manual recordings through Schedule Highlight Schedule a and press MENU 1 Press the down arrow button to highlight new manual recording and press OK The Record Options panel menu appears 2 Use the number buttons to enter the date Enter 0 and 2 for the month of February for example Press the right arrow button to highlight the day option and use the same method as entering the month Press the right arrow button to highlight the year option Press the right arrow button when the date is entered to highlight start Use the number buttons to enter the time you want the recording to begin If the time is 1 30 enter the hour by pressing 0 and 1 Press the right arrow button to highlight the minute option and press 3 and 0 Press the right arrow to highlight am pm option and continue to press the right arrow button to toggle between the choices Press the down arrow button when the start time is entered to highlight end Follow the previous steps of entering the
51. able box programming and press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box Notes This screen only appears if Cable Input was selected in the previous screen Channel 03 is the most common Highlight your brand of cable box and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Make sure your cable box is on Tune the cable box to channel 02 use the remote control that came with your cable box or press the channel buttons on the cable box Press OK the TV Guide On Screen system starts testing codes Important Note When code testing is in progress don t toucb your TV cable box or any of tbe remote controls for tbese products Make sure the placement of the G LINK wand is in front of the remote sensor on the cable box Go to page 19 for more information Look at your cable box If it is still on and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK STEP 5 Configuring for Antenna appears If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test this code again Test this code again If the G LINK wand is out of place position it correctly go to page 19 for an example If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test highlight 7est this code again and press OK the TV Guide On Screen system runs the same set of code
52. about screen burn fixed video images burning onto the screen permanently or convergence realigning the CRTs The diagram on the left Color Wheel Illumination Relay i AN illustrates the complex system Integrating Light Pipe ind A Thin and Light The efficiency of DLP technology enabled our design team to create a high performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin Lamp and weighs less than 100 pounds TEETE Lamp Replacement DLP technology uses a special lamp Eventually you ll need SERERE ERE eae DE to replace this lamp which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp To EXAMPLE Service Model Number sticker order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s model with lamp type listed number serial number and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example of the sticker is shown on the left Face the back of the TV The sticker is Lamp Type located on the right side of the TV The lamp type can also be found in the TV s Lamp Power menu Go to page 76 for more information For future reference write down the information in the space provided at the left 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 be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Introduction Part 2 Why RCA Scenium HD
53. and and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your device How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different devices TV DVD VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational modes triggered by the device buttons 1 Press the appropriate device button DVD TV VCR SATeCABLE AUDIO AUX HD to set the remote to control the device 2 Press ON OFF to turn the device ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Notes The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is probably in tbe wrong mode You must press tbe device button that matches tbe device you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR on the remote control to put tbe remote in VCR mode Chapter 2 37 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 i
54. annel number or entering the analog channel number and then a subchannel of 0 Chapter 3 Direct Tuning to a Channel 1 Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control Enter the primary channel number This number appears in the primary channel entry box Press OK or wait a few seconds If you don t enter a subchannel the TV tunes to the lowest digital subchannel If the primary channel number has fewer than six digits for cable or two digits for antenna and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right arrow button to advance to the subchannel entry box Enter the number of the subchannel This number appears in the subchannel entry box Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV tunes to the channel Notes You can always use the channel up and down buttons on the remote control to change channels within the TV mode If you wait too long before entering the subchannel the TV tunes to the lowest digital subchannel 43 Using the TV s Features Channel navigation bar listings Video Service window About the TV Guide On Screen System The TV Guide On Screen system is a no fee on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and enables your TV to directly control a cable box and or recording device You must first set up the TV Guide On Screen system in order to view this on screen program guide see Chapter 1 for details There a
55. as a burglar deterrent or to turn the TV on for your favorite show 1 hour 15 minutes Atimer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then turn it off after a period of time Press OK to continue Main Menu gt Preferences 9 Sky Blue Emerald Raspberry Plum You can select from one of four colors for the menu system and the channel banner Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu Preferences The translucency level you set is applied to the on screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs 6 Menu Language 7 Lamp Power Chapter 4 Press 4 or gt to move the indicator to the desired translucency level for the on screen menus Main Menu gt Preferences English Highlight with the and arrows Select with the OK button Espa ol Resalte con las flechas a y v Seleccione con el bot n OK Mise en surbrillance avec et v S lection avec OK Press aor to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Time Menu The 7ime menu lets you set up time related features Time menu consists of Sleep Timer Wake Up Timer and Time of Day Sleep Timer 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 T
56. at uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the I MONO input jack to get sound from both speakers Power Indicator Light Status On TV is on Off TV is off standby mode 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 Locate the door on the back of the TV and close it Turn off the TV and turn back on The lamp should turn on Lamp may be dead You can replace the lamp yourself Go to page 83 for lamp replacement information Notes The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout The exact look may be different from tbe one on tbe front of your TV Front panel Front input buttons jacks 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 Note 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 MENU OK Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU OK selects highlighted items CHv Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls CH Sca
57. atteries are weak you will not be able to activate backlighting on the remote instead backlight will blink once when activated Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components e 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 36 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t 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 Problems with V Chip Parental Control 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 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
58. ck the TV OK button on the front panel and VOL button on the remote for three 3 Cable Channel List Point to Yes and press OK to unlock the TV seconds This resets the password only m bets oe TV all no Q Antenna Ch List Point to No and press OK to cancel _ settings in Parental Controls are not changed USA V Chip 6 Canada V Chip 7 V Chip Unrated Warning Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features Press OK to continue Channel Lists Video Input List Cable Channel Main Menu Parental Controls sd Go Back Ta oe List Antenna Ch List Lock TV All Video Input 2 Video Input List Input 1 Input 2 3 Cable Channel List Input 3 4 Antenna Ch List Front Input HDMI Viewable The channel lists contain the following information major channel number with subchannel number only if it s a digital channel channel call letters if available when channel is tuned Locked List and Unlocked UPC List The channels listed in Cable Channel List and Antenna Ch List for 7 V chip Unrated off air or cable sources are based on the channel search results If a 8 Front Button Block r it the video input List Each input can M Front Button Block channel is not found by Channel Search then it is not listed ES E 9 EIE Ed 52 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Editing Channels in the Channel Lists mM BD ue dB Channels can be edited through the Unlo
59. cked List and Locked List in the I EIISXTI 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 like the program for example Remove or hide a channel from the m Unlocked List by removing the check mark in the box In the example to a the left channel 4 is removed from the Cable Channel List If decide later ee ee you want to view channel 4 access it using the number 4 button on the added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable remote 4 Antenna Ch List 5 USA V Chip R 6 Canada V Chip 2 20 0 47 W I ie SSHSS8eES88s8 Use the Locked List to block a channel in your channel list if you don t Main Menu gt Parental Controls want children to view the channel for example Selecting Blocked in the AB is Locked List to block a channel In the example to the left channel 8 2 is iis removed from the Antenna Ch List When the TV is locked access the channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control then enter your valid password to view the channel A Antenna Ch List D USA V Chip Canada V Chip a iy Ane Unrated ES ES S E3 E3 9 EE Ej To save time you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the box or choice field in the line that says All Video Inputs maa or All Channels but be very careful because you could erase all of your sel
60. cking movie ratings you must set NR to Viewable separately to view NR movies Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable 1 Highlight the rating you want to view 2 Press the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Lock the TV as described above for rating limits to take effect 56 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Canada V Chip Canadian TV V Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems English and French Age Based Canada V Chip English Rating System Rating 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence guidelines may contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other content guidelines may contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be 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 guide
61. cks 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 system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack read the following information e If you ve connected a component to your A V receiver such as a DVD player or satellite receiver you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen This occurs because the digital audio is sent directly to the speakers while the video must be processed inside the TV before it is displayed e If the component has Component Video CY Pb Pr jacks connect these jacks to the TV s Y Pb Pr jacks to minimize the discrepancy This works best if the component supports Progressive Scan technology e If necessary you can connect the component directly to the TV using L R audio jacks and bypassing the A V receiver or you can program an audio delay in the A V receiver so the audio and video match up not all audio equipment has the ability to program delays Check the audio video Receiver s manual Blank screen e Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel e Try another channel or press the INPUT or ANTeCAB button e When you first
62. ct 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 28 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup COMPOSITE INPUT 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 R Audio 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 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 rc e R Audio Provides right audio connection and connector is usually red e L Audio Provides left audio connection and connector is usually white V 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 zx f eol ze A V Tip connecting to a device with a Video jack instead
63. ct 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 CableCARD is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc Introduction User friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Main Menu gt Picture Quality ieee dn ons ae e You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting icture Settings atural Tint 55 Cinematic Nigh hack Level co where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and or the automatic picture Personal gem uen Cool 7 i uc NT Professional You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV 6 Green Stretch Edge Enhancement Low p Contrast Expand High A change in this screen is applied to Input 3 j ia Press lt to retum io he meru T e Help Text The elaborate on screen help text describes your TV s features O Advanced Settings and explains how to use them pads Sharpness 5596 li p b id 7 Proessional Auto Color on quality settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Ni
64. cts the menus not the TV Guide On Screen guide P o menu system Resalte con las flechas y Seleccione con el bot n OK Nota Idioma de los Men s afecta s lo los men s no el sistema TV Guide On Screen 2 Press OK to select that language Mise en surbrillance avec et S lection avec OK Fete Maras rau pees ans en gurl 3 Press the left arrow button to highlight Continue Setup and press OK to Press 4 or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu gt Assisted Setup Channel Search Input to search Channel Search finds channels Fein plici ise Gul Antenna Input less complete and vice versa Channels to search Digital channels Analog channels Other search options Detect antenna or cable setting C 1 Continue Setup CD The first time that you do a Channel Search put a check in all the boxes to do a thorough search for channels Search channels already in my channel list s To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all menus and directly tune to the continue Complete Channel Search Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes it is important to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming Make sure you have connected cable and or off air antenna to the corresponding inputs before you start channel search channel wth the number keys 1 Press the right arrow button
65. d time channel and input When you ve selected the input press the down arrow button to highlight power on TV Press the right arrow button to choose Yes and the TV will turn on when the reminder begins or choose Vo Press the down arrow to highlight auto tune TV For auto tuning to work the TV must be on at time of the reminder Press the right arrow button to choose Yes and the TV tunes to the channel with a set reminder or choose No Press the down arrow to highlight frequency Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency Choose once to set a reminder one time weekly to set a reminder every time the show is on at the current day time and channel daily to set a reminder for the show every Monday Friday at that time and channel or off if you want to set a reminder to be stored in the schedule but don t want it activated Press OK to highlight schedule reminder and press OK again to keep the set manual reminder Promotions and Advertising To find out more information about a program advertisement or special use the left arrow button to highlight the promotional information box More information appears on the right in the expanded information box Press the right arrow to close this box and return to the previous screen 51 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and Unlocked channel lists ratings and blocking features The Parental Contro
66. d captions for analog TV programs Q cc3 If the Caption Priority feature is set Q cc4 to Use the analog captions then the Q Text 1 analog caption mode you select is Text 2 also used for digital TV programs ex Q Text 3 Note CC1 and Text 1 are the Text 4 primary caption and text services ex Press or v 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 Service 1 Service 2 Q Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital TV programs If the Caption Priority feature is set to Use the digital captions then the digital caption mode you select is used for digital TV programs Note Services 1 and 2 usually have the primary and secondary language captions for an area respectively Press or v 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 S Use the digital captions if available otherwise use analog Use the analog captions at all times A digital TV program may include analog TV captions and digital TV captions either one of the two or neither of the two The setting above will determine which type of captions the TV will display Analog captions will be used more often in the early y
67. deo Concepts s s s 2005 2006 2011 2012 2059 Wards oiii 2009 2010 2011 2017 2019 2022 2024 accom EE 2033 2034 2036 2047 2053 2061 2068 2070 XR OUO a aa 2017 2022 2036 Yamaha eessen 2005 2006 2007 2014 2057 Zenith earen 2003 2049 2052 2062 2071 2084 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview 4 About the Channel Banner Digital or Analog TV Channels About the TV Guide On Screen System Parental Controls How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada Auto Tuning Feature Emergency Alert System EAS Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 41 Using the TV s Features Program Title Acquiring Channel Ch 6 1 DNLJ Listening to English in SRS uD OOD UII Rec MPAA Not Rated Cable Input 16 9 Normal 1080i HD About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out dim the feature is not available The following list describes 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 12 39 PM Cb 6 1 DNIJ Antenna Cable Auto Tuning Listening to 16 9 Normal 1080i HD
68. digital TV SAP Turn on SAP to hear different audio for NTSC sources Balance Shift the audio between the left and right speakers Audio Connections Set up to match your sound system 7 Assisted Setup E Press OK or to access the Audio menu Main Menu gt Audio Ca 9 Flat Videogame Preset Settings Q Standard d Lm mE qq Cinematic Music Voice CL Videogame Video Camera Gime 77750 7o m RR alance P d 7 d 120 J 200 J 500 F 1 2 3 7 5 12 7 Audio Connections Hz Hz Hz kHz kHz kHz kHz For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a Personal preset with the equalizer Press OK to continue Main Menu Audio o Bac Select a default for NTSC analog sources Mono T Equalizer Presets Stereo 2 Audio Processor ound Logic Select a default for sound expansion Q ott Q SRS SRS TruSurround XT udio Mode valance Radio Connections SRS FOCUS onaman A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Ee Press or to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Using the TV s Nenu System Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Audio menu press MENU on the remote and then select Audio from the main menu The following audio items can be adjusted Equalizer Presets Audio Processor Sound Logic Audio Mode SAP Balance and Audio Connec
69. dio 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 21 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 e f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup e To find out more about connecting audio video receivers go to the next page e If you don t have the cables needed for this connection go to page 86 for accessory information 17 Connections and Setup 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 e Use your TV s internal speakers good sound e Connect an audio receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV better sound e Connect an audio receiver speakers connected to receiver to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL jack best sound White Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left
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71. e Modes of Operation on page 38 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 35 Using the Remote Control VCR ON OFF DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE A 6 S A REVERSE PLAY You ll use these buttons when you program the remote for other components Important Note The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of your component 36 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio devices DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other devices In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programmed to operate 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 72 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
72. 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 1 866 SCENIUM 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 rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Cu
73. e 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 an invalid button is pressed all device buttons blink 4 times and turn off At this point you must start over 38 Chapter 2 Input source Acquirinc Channel Front Input Listening to English in SRS d DOD E Rec MPAA Not Rated Using the Remote Control 00 30 12 30 AM 12 39 PM DVD 4 3 Normal 480i SD Note Watch the Channel Banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button mere 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 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
74. e TV which needs approximately one minute to reach full brightness You ll hear audio during this time and the picture increasingly gets brighter as the lamp warms up Why are there 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 Note that some 4 3 images are sent by digital TV broadcasters as a 16 9 video signal with black bars on the left and right sides of the image Therefore some of the formats won t work properly Go to page 74 for more information on screen format 78 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 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product please visit www rcascenium com customersupport TV Problem TV won t turn on e Press the TV button or ON OFF button while remote
75. e 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 83 for lamp replacement information Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked e Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Sleep Timer or Wake Up Timer may have been activated Go to page 75 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait five minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake Up Timer or Reminder from the TV Guide On Screen system may have been activated Go to page 75 47 or 51 for instructions e Initial Channel feature is enabled and you lost power to your TV Go to page 71 for instructions Chapter 5 79 Other Information Video and audio are out of sync e If you ve connected a component such as a DVD player to your TV s Video jack and to an audio receiver using the audio ja
76. e set as the default To select and hear those audio modes navigate to the Change Audio action button and select OK or use the SOUND button on the remote Note You can change tbe Audio Mode temporarily by pressing the 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 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 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 to Variable Output Speakers On See the following page for more information Chapter 4 CD 7 Audio Connections 1 Fixed variabie Out C 9 Digital Audio Out oO Ba TD 2 Digital Audio Out Chapter 4 Main Menu gt Audio The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up inputs or o
77. ears of digital TV broadcasting Digital captions are more advanced and have new capabilities Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu 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 e CCI and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program s dialog e CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation simplified English or displayed at a slower rate e CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available or Text and Text3 are not available Digital Captions You can select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary langua
78. ect Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some Mature Audience Only of the ratings back to Viewable V Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings A TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a 7 Y General Audience status of Blocked Directed to Children 7 years 3 Press the OK button to select Viewable I sill Notes The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked 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 All Children You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you don t want the child to watch 2
79. ections 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 INPUT1 the channel list cannot be edited How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada The V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the TV software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language CL 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 8 Front Button Block 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 OQ Go Back gt e V Chi rating limits are set wi is screen The TV must be locked for the rating limits to De enforced The USA V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and Rating Content cannot be viewed To set TV
80. ed INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information Press again to remove the banner In the TV Guide On Screen system displays additional Help information for a highlighted item if available Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 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 In the TV Guide On Screen system displays more options for the highlighted item MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume The TV Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level Speakers On to control the TV s volume OK Whena menu item is highlighted press OK to select the item ONeOFF Turns the TV on or off Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system In order to preserve the life of the lamp the TV must warm up and cool down properly when you turn the TV on and off When you turn the TV off the screen turns blue and fades to black While the screen is blue you can still turn the TV back on If the screen is black when you try to turn it on the TV s lamp may be in its cool down cycle The TV s audio comes on then the picture is displayed after a few moments In other modes VCR DVD SATeCABLE AUXeHD AUDIO and if programmed turns the de
81. ement 83 Language Menu 21 75 LED front panel 79 Light blinking 83 90 Listings menu 45 Panel menu 45 Locating remote sensor 19 M Main Menu 62 Manual recording 50 Manual reminder 51 Maximum volume 71 MENU OK Button 31 Menus 62 Audio 67 Moving through 62 Picture Quality 64 Preferences 72 TV Guide 64 MENU button 35 Menu controls 62 Action buttons 63 Choice fields 63 Choice lists 63 Numeric entries 63 Sliders 63 Menu Language 75 Menu language 21 Mode Audio 68 Mono 67 Mute Closed captioning 72 Mute button 35 N Natural picture setting 65 Noise reduction 65 Normal screen format 74 Number buttons 34 Numeric entries 63 O OK button 35 ONeOFF button 35 OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO 30 Overheating 8 P Parental controls 52 Channel lists 52 Editing channels 53 Lock unlock 52 Parental Control icon 42 Password v chip 82 PAUSE button 35 PCM receiver 18 Personal picture setting 65 Picture Quality menu 64 Picture quality menu Advanced Settings 66 Auto color 65 Color warmth 65 Contrast Expand 66 Edge Enhancement 66 Green Stretch 65 Noise reduction 65 Picture presets 65 Picture settings 64 Picture Settings 64 PLAY button 35 Power button 31 indicator 20 Power light flashing 83 Power surges 8 Preferences menu 72 Analog captions 73 Captions Priority 73 Caption Style 74 Closed captioning 72 Color Scheme 75 Digital Captions 73 Lamp Power 76 Menu Language 75 Screen Format 74 Time 75
82. 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 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels Note Subchannels sometimes called minor channels are channels associated with the Primary channel sometimes called the major channel A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels Listening to English in SRS Primary Channel 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 it e g 21 1 an analog channel NTSC doesn t e g Ch 21 Subchannel if necessary Cable Input 4 3 Normal 480i SD 3 DOD E Rec amp MPAA Not Rated TV button DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT CABLE SAAa4 MUTE FORMAT BACKLIGHT 7 GO BACK SKIP GUIDE INFO A OK MENU CLEAR iC T Right arrow Tip If a digital and analog channel have the same primary channel number tune to the analog channel by entering the analog ch
83. ges 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 73 Using the TV s Menu System Caption Style Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for Main Menu gt Preferences Closed Captioning When available digital captions can be displayed using Your custom settings below The caption provider s default setting the following options Digital Captions Caption Size Caption Font E eod ai Note Custom settings only apply to digital captions and when caption usum ied Eseltnnedy content allows it f you enable the custom settings they are applied only on Caption Size The font size Standard Large Small of the text characters return to the menu Caption Font 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 tbe right of tbe screen Caption Color Allows you to choose the font color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Bac
84. ges or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code 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 rcascenium com productregistration Returning the card allows
85. ght Videogame will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs e TV Guide On Screen System The on screen programming Guide helps you navigate through channels so you can quickly see what s on and tune directly to a specific show from the Guide You can use the Search feature to search listings You can even set up reminders to watch a show at a certain time and record an upcoming show a c IT T Be IT TEN Tiji Audio Video Output Jacks Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can t receive or record digital TV signals recording digital TV broadcasts wasn t possible without purchasing additional equipment That s why RCA Scenium added AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs We understand how you watch TV and what s necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless TV Guide On Screen System is a registered trademark of Gemstar TV Guide International Inc Table of Contents BA CE CCE ON BNET 1 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect cccccccccessssessseseesseenssenesseeneeeeeeeeeneeesseeneneeeeneeeeeseeeeseeessenags 8 Protect Against Power SUN GCS osse mie ouucirurlanude taxovdoseuna2a suiiQentcd ss ubexd ETE o PIN Frida sau stc n ean xD nnne 8 Protect Devices from OVElMCAEING soir csdacdcdidsasasessntvnsnascaniacantacwsteoiniaatannesnncnensentiecasdecccseameunsevnet 8 Position Cables Properly t
86. hannel search now go to page 21 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 9 Connections and Setup 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 CableCARD 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 10 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 INPU
87. he correct code to program If after 5 seconds the device you want to operate does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes The device buttons flash when all codes have been searched the device button turns off and remote exits Automatic Code Search If the device you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the device button on the remote turns off Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the device you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the device on the code list in this section 3 Press and hold the device button you want to program on the remote 4 Enter the 4 digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages If the indicator flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable 5 Release the device button point remote at device and then press ON OFF to see if the device responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the device button and then ONe OFF again e If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the device responds to the remote commands e If you try all the codes for your device br
88. he next space The left arrow button also moves tbe highlight to the left Step 2 Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings the TV Guide On Screen system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable Note If you re using a cable box always leave it on so you can receive program information If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for Antenna appears go to page 24 If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK Note The next series of screens is very important because tbe TV Guide On Screen system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings If you don t have a cable box connected to this TV highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for Antenna appears go to page 24 Highlight the input where you connected your cable box to the TV and press OK If you select Cable Input continue to step 4 If you select any other option go to step 5 on the next page Important Note Your cable box can t be connected to ANTENNA INPUT if it is to be controlled by tbe TV Guide On Screen system Chapter 1 ee ee LE DT dX ee dawn st ee ee a mu Uy mmm Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Highlight the channel you have to tune your TV to see c
89. ider 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 16 9 Rete Ratio As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s the movie industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres That s when they created the 16 9 aspect ratio also called widescreen format When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC Advanced Television Standards Committee the 16 9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV This widescreen format makes sense because it s much closer to the way we see Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our peripheral vision Not only is it closer to the way we see but the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close up and panoramic views 4 3 Aspect Ratio Introduction Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home Additionally the analog waves are susceptible to interference from planes passing overhead weather and household appliances Digital signals
90. ime 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 tbe TV s time Color Scheme Select from among four colors Sky Blue Emerald Raspberry and Plum to change the color of the menu system and banner Note The TV Guide On Screen system colors are unaffected Translucency You can change the translucency see through level of the menu screens Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons Note This does not apply to TV Guide On Screen system Menu Language The menu language can be changed to one of three languages Englisb Spanisb or French The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu Note Spanish and French are not available in TV Guide On Screen system 75 Using the TV s Menu System 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language Lamp Power 76 Main Menu Preferences The TV s lamp can be set to have either Brighter Picture Q Longer life 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 t
91. imer highlight the or field and press OK to change the time or simply use the number buttons To enter passwords you must use the number buttons On screen Menu Items The on screen menu items are used to access the information and or change the settings of the specific item highlighted Highlight the item with the up and down arrow buttons Then press OK or right arrow button to access the item s information To make a selection in one step press the number button corresponding to the item Action Buttons An on screen button that performs the action labelled on the button is an action button Press the right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select Choice Fields A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices Press OK to select the next entry within the choice field Moving the highlight to a different choice field pressing CLEAR or exiting the menu saves the selection previously made 63 Using the TV s Menu System CL CINA QUU LL MED 7 Assisted Setup o Baci Picture Settings icture Presets uto Color olor Warm oise Reduction reen Stretc ge Enhancemen ontrast Expan vance ettngs 64 Main Menu The TV Guide Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting the features of the TV Guide On Screen guide TV Guide On Screen See what s on TV TV Guide Setup Set up the TV Guide On Screen guide TV Guide Label Turn the channel label logo on or off Press OK or X
92. in order to view movies with an NR rating 82 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 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 lamp replacement instructions packed separately with your TV Lamp replacement instructions also come packed with new lamp replacements If your TV is still covered by the warranty call 1 866 723 6486 to receive troubleshooting assistance and a lamp replacement e If
93. in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Picture Presets Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the six preset picture settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic Nigbt Videogame Professional and Personal Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room After you select a preset the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically If you choose Personal you can customize each picture quality setting to your desired level and a message appears asking if you want to save those settings After you ve saved your personal settings you can go back into the menu and select a different picture preset For example if you normally use Personal but want to watch a show in Vibrant Day lighting choose Vibrant Day watch the show and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal The PRESETS button on the remote works with Picture Presets Go to the Remote chapter for more information 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 Reduct
94. inder go to previous page for more information 48 1 i To search shows alphabetically With Search highlighted press the down arrow button and the left or right arrow button if necessary to highlight Alphabetical Press the down arrow button to access the letter area Use the arrow buttons while in the letter area to choose a letter to search Press OK when you ve chosen a letter To search shows using a keyword With Search highlighted press the down arrow button and the left or right arrow button if necessary to highlight Keyword Press OK to display the Keyword Search panel menu Highlight new search and press OK Highlight category and press the left or right arrow button to select a category to search within Press the down arrow to highlight enter keyword and press OK Use the arrow buttons to highlight a character and press OK to select it the character appears at the top of the keyboard search panel menu Continue to use the arrow buttons and OK to enter a character as part of your keyword search Highlight Done when you re finished and press OK Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Setup The Setup service item allows you to access the TV Guide On Screen setup information You can do the following in the Setup menu Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the TV Guide On Screen system setup are correct Press OK to view your settings and display the following o
95. io quality 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 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 Connections and Setup Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable The supplied G LINK cable enables the TV Guide On Screen system the on screen interactive program guide to work with your VCR and or cable box Cable Box If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the TV Guide On Screen system is on VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don t connect the G LINK cable one touch VCR recording and timed recordings won t work The other features of the TV Guide On Screen system will work properly How to Find the Remote Sensor You have to place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and or cable box Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your VCR and or cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and or cable box
96. ion 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 components 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 65 Using the TV s Menu System ColrWarmh Main Menu gt Picture Quality Q ott Q Low Q 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 or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press to return to the menu Main Menu Picture Quality A change in this screen is applied to Input 2 Press a or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu 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 Impro
97. ion holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack devices e If you place devices 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 devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Use Indirect Light Don place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting CableCARD Service Details This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 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 locat
98. ions CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT 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 If you have cable connected and you want to record programs go to the connection on page 14 for more information 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 21 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 Indoor antenna Chapter 1 What you Need to Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local 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 type of antenna you need go to rca com or go to the accessories on page 86 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 c
99. ive program information e The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable ready cable box and digital cable services as well as over the air broadcast It does not provide listings for satellite services Chapter 5 81 Other Information Scheduled Reminder or Recording doesn t occur e Check Listings or Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 46 or 50 for instructions e Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the components e Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording if it s already on when recording starts the system will turn it off e Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly and tuned to the line input Don t change channels e Be sure that you set up the VCR in the TV Guide Setup menus If you don t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully recordings won t work Go to page 24 for detailed instructions e Ifa cable box is attached to your TV make sure you set it up correctly in the TV Guide Setup menus Go to page 22 for detailed instructions Doesn t tune to correct antenna input e Because of occasional irregular data the Guide may inadvertently tune to the incorrect antenna input in the video window or when using CLEAR to exit the Guide ToDIiems WITN HDPIMI L onnectorn e The HDMI DVI jack is
100. iver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV e 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 appears 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 i
101. jack on the back of the TV Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch Note When you first plug your TV into an outlet the Power indicator on the front panel will light 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 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 the 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 Tip Press TV on the remote or press the Power button on the TV s front panel When remote batteries are low the device button corresponding to the mode you re Note Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into in flashes when you press a button Also a TV mode TV mode means that tbe buttons on tbe remote control message might appear on the TV screen and operate tbe TV s functions disappear within a few seconds Press CLEAR and replace the batteries to remove the message Use the Remote Control to Complete the dd Assisted Setup DVD AUDIO AUX HD SAT C
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103. kground Color Allows you to choose the background color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan Background Opacity Allows you to change the see through background options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flasbing Caption Opacity Allows you to change the see through caption options Solid Transparent Translucent and Flasbing Main Menu gt Preferences Screen Fo rm at _ for hoa vides leclepleyetion cro B4 97 The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image is displayed on Screen Format and AFS settings z screen The options are Normal Cinerama FlexWide or Zoom If you want to Time Menu 0 Color Scheme gh r oeoo used for 16 signals e adjust your image choose an option below x Normal is applied 5 While watching B override the E AM ror Cong toa am np Normal The image of a 4 3 video signal is centered with bars on the right Dm eee ona yearns Telnet amd SG TU and left sides of the screen The 16 9 image is kept to its 16 9 format on the display screen Press OK to continue 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
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105. l List locked only the remote will control the TV This keeps Jn A children from playing with the buttons It also keeps 4 Antenna Ch List children from watching TV when a guardian is not SES present you must hide the remote for this to be effective 5 USA V Chip 6 Note If power to the TV is lost for a prolonged time e g Canada V Chip due to a power outage the buttons become unblocked 7 V Chip Unrated D 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 1 Signal Strength VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp 2 Channel Search RCA SAT2 VCR2 3 Signal Source 4 Auto Tuning DVD 5 Special Features SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box Not Connected 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 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 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front buttons The remote still tunes to any channel Fron
106. ldren under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Canada V Chip Main Menu gt Parental Controls Canada V Chip BEL NN 02 ot Need to set the options on this screen unless The English or French Canada V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced i VEM lt V programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 2 French Ratings Rating Status 18 j aag 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls po Not Rated ME TV have previously been locked you must enter your password C84 2 Highlight Canada V Chip and select either Canada s English Ratings Press OK to block or view programs with this rating and Of French Ratings corresponding themes Press to return to the menu 3 Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen use the arrow buttons and
107. le box set the Auto Tuning for SAT CABLE to Not Connected Press OK to select the channel or input that js tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote Highlighted menu Help text selection 62 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 the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu to select the option To exit the Main Menu e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press MENU e Press 0 Go Back or GO BACK on the remote On Screen Help Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu 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
108. le of II de ET what you might see Select an option to view more information select it Press 4 to return to the menu Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed on more than one page Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight This screen is provided by the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page for example as the uir eee hen age 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 Continue Chapter 4 71 Using the TV s Menu System Diagnostic Info This screen allows cable and TV installers to view details helpful to them during installation and troubleshooting ac nitia anne initial Volume aximum Volume esel iagnostic Info 7 Remote Setup Q GoBack 1 TV Guide Menu 2 Picture Quality 7 Parental Controls 5 Connections 7 Assisted Setup B Translucency 6 Menu Language l 7 Lamp Power ac Analog Captions O Digital Captions aption Prior aption Style 72 Main Menu gt Connections gt Special Features Select the remote mode
109. lines may contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other content guidelines may contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity 14 Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence guidelines depictions of conflict and or 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 G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence guidelines will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other content guidelines there may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity C8 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
110. llow 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 36 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 4 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 or AUXeHD 5 Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio video receiver Release the VOL button Now test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier Turn on the device that is connected to the audio video receiver or amplifier a DVD player for example Put the TV s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button and play a disc vo OND Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults press and hold the VOL button the device button of the Volum
111. lock the video window Press OK done is highlighted Press OK again to go back to the listings e Press the down arrow to highlight edit channels and press OK The Channel Editor screen appears to edit channels go to Setup for more information With a program highlighted press the MENU button The Listings Episode Options panel menu appears on the left with watch now highlighted or tune to channel highlighted if the program is on at a later time e Press OK to watch the channel highlighted in the listings e To set a recording or reminder see the following instructions Chapter 3 45 Using the TV s Features Set Recording There are various ways from within a service to set a recording Those will be referenced later and you ll be referred back to these instructions To set a recording highlight a program from Listings for example and press MENU The Episode Options panel menu appears 1 Highlight set recording and press OK The Record Options panel menu appears Press the left or right arrow button to select a frequency Choose once to record the show one time regularly to record the show every time the show is on at the current time and channel weekly to record every time the show is on at the current day time and channel or off if you want to set a recording to be stored in the schedule but don t want it recorded When the frequency is selected press the down arrow to highlight start Press the left or right
112. ls menu allows you to program your TV so that A Connections ES a Lock TV Unlock TV Choose to either lock or unlock the TV 1 Video Input List Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden children cannot see certain programs channels Or use the buttons on Pond db DRM MR Me d the front of the TV The Parental Controls menu controls the software z a Antenna Channel List Choose channels for the Antenna Input t s USA V Chip Set rating limits for USA rated shows Mi ded inside your TV referred to as V Chip which lets you program your TV Canada V Chip Set rating limits for Canada rated shows oM Du m ms so it won t display certain programs and movies based on violence sex Front Button Block Choose if buttons are accessible or not or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in the Parental Controls menu By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it Press OK or to access the Parental Controls menu The options of the Parental Controls menu are Lock Unlock TV Video Input List Cable Channel List Antenna Channel List USA V Chip Canada V Chip V Chip Unrated and Front Button Block Lock Unlock TV Main Menu gt Parental Controls memm UH Selecting this
113. m e Highlight an item within the service you ve chosen for example a program and press the MENU button Options appear in the panel window associated with the program Listings Listings appears each time you enter the TV Guide On Screen system It displays the current programming for each channel and up to eight days of listings The current program is displayed in the video window To use Listings here are some different options e Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down arrow buttons to page through the listings Use the right arrow button to browse future program listings e To tune to a channel you want to view highlight the program in the Listings panel menu isti gsp Channel listings channel listings and press OK e To quickly access a channel listing press the down arrow button to enter the channel listings area Use the number buttons to enter the channel The Shortcuts panel menu appears Press OK to view the channel To access an ATSC digital channel look for the subchannel under the channel in the Listings To use the Listings panel menu see the descriptions that follow Listings Panel Menu Listings has two different kinds of panel menus depending on what you ve highlighted With Listings highlighted press the MENU button The Listings Options panel menu appears on the left with video highlighted e Press the right arrow to lock or un
114. minder screen to appear Choose an option ranging from 30 seconds to 15 minutes early 30 seconds to 15 minutes late or On time 6 Press OK when complete and highlight moves to schedule reminder Press OK again and your set reminder is saved A remind icon appears next to the program after a reminder has been set The icons and explanation follow Set Reminder Icons Each time you set a reminder an icon appears next to the program L Displayed if once was chosen through a schedule reminder 7 Displayed if regularly was chosen through a schedule reminder 3 Displayed if weekly was chosen through a schedule reminder 4 Displayed if off was chosen through a schedule reminder 3 Displayed if daily was chosen through a manual reminder Go to page 51 for more information on manual reminders Chapter 3 47 Using the TV s Features Search The Search service item allows you to browse programs by different categories such as HDTV Sports Movies and Children s programs alphabetically or by keyword To search shows by category 1 With Search highlighted press the down arrow button and the left or right arrow button if necessary to highlight a category 2 Press the down arrow button to select a sub category within the category you selected and press OK 3 Highlight the program you want to watch and press OK The Episode Options panel menu appears 4 Press OK to tune to the channel To set a recording or rem
115. 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 Smoothing 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 66 Chapter 4 Main Menu 0 Go Back The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound 1 TV Guide Menu p Picture Quality Equalizer Presets Select a preset or adjust the equalizer Audio Processor Choose the way for programs to sound Sao Sound Logic Turn it on to minimize variations in volume 7 Parental Controls Audio Mode Select default or current audio for
116. ms A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Main Menu gt Audio Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the remote control 6 Balance a 7 Audio Connections 68 A change in this screen is applied to all inputs Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output Use the and keys to adjust the speaker balance left or right 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 Mode The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want to hear for ATSC digital TV programs If the Audio Mode icon Bj 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 b
117. n 31 Channel up 31 Ch buttons 34 CLEAR 34 Don t work 79 DVD 34 FORMAT 34 FORWARD 35 FREEZE 34 Front panel 31 GO BACK 34 GUIDE 34 INFO 34 INPUT 35 MENU 35 MENU OK 31 Number 34 OK 35 ONeOFF 35 PAUSE 35 PLAY 35 Power 31 RECORD 35 Remote control 34 REVERSE 35 SAT CAB 35 SOUND 35 STOP 35 TV 35 VCR 35 Volume down 31 Volume up down 35 C CableCARD 3 Reset 71 Service Details 8 slot 28 Tools menu 71 CableCARD Tools 71 Cable box remote codes 39 Cable Channel List 52 CABLE INPUT jack 29 Canada English ratings 58 French ratings 58 V Chip unrated program 58 Canada V Chip 57 Captions Analog 73 Background color 74 Background Opacity 74 Color 74 Digital 73 Font 74 Opacity 74 Size 74 Caption display 72 Caption priority 73 Caption style 74 Care and Cleaning 81 88 Channel Initial 71 Lineup 26 search 21 Channels Digital or Analog 43 Channel banner 42 Channel down button 31 Channel information 42 Channel lists 52 Channel numbers 43 Channel search 70 Channel up button 31 Choice fields 63 Choice lists 63 Choose Your Connection 11 CH buttons 34 Cinematic picture setting 65 Cinerama screen format 74 Cleaning and care 88 CLEAR button 34 Clock display 42 Closed Captioning 42 Closed captioning 72 Color 64 Warmth 65 Color Scheme 75 Commercial skip 42 Component Composite Input jacks 29 Index Composite Input jacks 29 Connections menu 70 Auto Tuning 71 Channel Search 70 Sig
118. n 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 69 Using the TV s Nenu System Main Menu 0 Go Back The Connections menu has screens for specifying and optimizing the connections inputs to the TV Signal Strength Check the strengths of antenna channels 2 PIGture ualty Channel Search Search for available channels in your area Signal Source Lost remote This screen changes inputs Auto Tuning Create one button access to your devices 4 Parental Controls A Special Features For advanced users only 7 Assisted Setup Press OK or to access the Connections menu Main Menu gt Connections a a 1 Signal Strength Channel 1 Antenna Input Strength N A Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna s Main Menu gt Connections Input to search Channel Search finds channels Cable Input for you Check fewer boxes to T Signal Strength make the search faster but ignal Stren Antenna Input less complete and vice versa h l h Channels to search E Digital channels The first time that you do a bl H Channel Search put a check in M Analog channels all the boxes to do a thorough Detect antenna or cable setting 5 Special Features Include previously found channels i
119. n System To enter the TV Guide On Screen system use one of the following ways e Press GUIDE and the TV Guide On Screen system appears e Press MENU on the remote and select TV Guide Menu Then select TV Guide On Screen To exit the TV Guide On Screen system use one of the following ways e Highlight a program and press OK to tune to the program channel e Press GUIDE to tune to the program channel displayed in the video window e Press CLEAR to return to the original channel The TV Guide On Screen System Services The TV Guide On Screen system offers different options on the Service navigation bar Listings Search Setup and Schedule To use the Service navigation bar 1 Press GUIDE the TV Guide On Screen system appears with the program you re watching highlighted 2 To access the Service Navigation bar press the up arrow button listings is highlighted Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other services 4 Press the down arrow button to view options of the service you ve highlighted 44 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features 5 To quickly access the Service navigation bar when exploring the TV Guide On Screen system press the MENU button highlight go to Service bar and press OK There are two different ways to view more service options e Highlight a service item and press the MENU button If available options appear in the panel window on the left side of the screen associated with the service ite
120. n search To add a channel that Channel Search didn t find clear all stan 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 number buttons on the remote If the channel can be tuned it will be added to the channel list for that tuner 70 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
121. n 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 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 Fo
122. nal Source 71 Signal Strength 70 Special Features 71 Content Themes 54 Viewing 56 Blocking 55 Contrast 64 Contrast Expand 66 Controls Menus 62 Parental 52 Reset 66 Control panels 62 D Diagnostic Info 72 Digital CableCARD 3 Cable Ready 3 Sound 3 Digital audio out 69 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 30 Digital captions 73 Digital TV channel 43 Direct entry programming 37 DVD VCR remote codes 40 DVD button 34 DVD remote codes 40 DVI Audio Input 69 E EAS 60 Edge Enhancement 66 Emergency Alert System 60 Equalizer presets 67 F FCC information 88 Regulations i Film Mode 66 Fixed Variable Out 69 Format Screen 74 FORMAT button 34 FORWARD button 35 FREEZE button 34 Front panel block 59 Buttons 31 jacks 31 89 Index G G LINK connecting 19 jack 28 wands 19 GO BACK button 34 Graphic equalizer 67 Green Stretch 65 GUIDE button 34 H HDMI DVI jack 28 HDTV specifications 84 Help text 62 Home Theatre box remote codes 40 Horizontal Position 66 Icons Channel banner 42 Indirect light 8 INFO button 34 Initial channel 71 Initial volume 71 INPUT 1 jacks 29 NPUT 2 jacks 29 PUT 3 jacks 29 N NPUT button 35 J Jacks ANTENNA INPUT 29 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT 30 CABLE INPUT 29 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUTS 29 COMPOSITE INPUTS 29 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 30 Front panel 31 G LINK 28 HDMI DVI 28 S VIDEO 29 SUBWOOFER 30 L Lamp 1 Power menu 76 replac
123. nd down arrow buttons to operate the slider The setting is changed and saved to the Input you re currently tuned Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System o ALL ic Icture Settings 2 Picture Presets uto Color olor Warm oise Reduction reen stretc ge cEnnancemen ontrast Expan vanced Settings Tip Main Menu gt Picture Quality Vibrant Day Contrast Natural Color N Tint Q Cinematic Night Black Level Videogame Sharpness Auto Color Color Warmth Noise Reduction Frame Comb Green Stretch High Edge Enhancement Low Contrast Expand High Professional Personal Achange in this screen is applied to Input 3 Press or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu 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 o E LAU c icture Settings icture Presets 3 Auto Color olor Warm oise Reduction reen Stretc ge Enhancemen ontrast Expan vanced settings fo ac icture Settings icture Presets uto Color 4 Color Warmth oise Reduction reen Stretc ige Enhancemen ontrast Expan LL vanced Settings o CU c icture Settings icture Presets uto Color olor Warm D Noise Reduction reen Stretc ge Enhancemen ontrast Expan vance ettings o C icture
124. ned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e C
125. not Press the INFO button to display the channel banner 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 26 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 Channel List menu Go to page 53 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 36 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 th
126. 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 If you 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 Channel appears in the channel 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 Ihe Remote Control Doesn t Work 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly If b
127. ns up through the channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls VOL Decreases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the menu system it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls 5 Power button and indicator Turns the TV on and off The indicator lights when TV is on Your HDTV s lamp has a cooldown 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 cooldown you will hear audio and then the picture will be displayed after a few moments This could take up to one minute For different light status of the indicator see above Chapter 1 31 This page left intentionally blank Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview 4 The Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Volume Punchthrough Feature Using the INPUT Button Remote Code List Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 33 Using the Remote Control Tips i ON OFF 4 A aa a e PAGE 4 a XC CS CABLE e BACK SKIP GUIDE INFO 49b ewe MENU CLEAR e 0 0 9 0 0 9 0 0 INPUT ANT CAB oe REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE CC PRESETS SOUND FREEZE
128. nstructions TV Guide On Screen setup won t turn off tape for VCR setup and or channel 02 cable box e Check to see if the G LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components remote sensors e TV Guide On Screen system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels e You may have an incorrect TV Guide On Screen Channel Lineup The Guide may get out of sync with the cable provider Use the TV Guide On Screen Setup in the TV Guide Menu to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV off for 10 minutes Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct entry If asked be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list If you aren t sure of your specific channel lineup you may need to repeat this procedure to select each available channel lineup until you receive the correct program listings Program information doesn t download e Review your setup information and make sure it s correct Press MENU on the remote and select TV Guide System menu and then Setup Go to page 21 for detailed instructions about the TV Guide Setup menus e The TV must be off to download TV Guide On Screen program listings Leave your TV when it s not in use It may take up to 24 hours to start to receive the initial download for your area It may take up to one week to receive all eight days of TV program listings e If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can rece
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131. o the Brighter Picture setting Choose a selection that best fits your viewing environment and intended usage of the TV 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 Lamp Power Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system Eventually the lamp Cike 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 Chapter 4 Chapter Overview 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Lamp Replacement Information HDTV Specifications Accessory Information Limited Warranty Care and Cleaning FCC Information Index Other Information 77 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
132. o your TV and VCR If you don t have a VCR or you don t want the TV Guide On Screen system to work with your VCR for recording highlight No and press OK STEP 6 Confirming Your Settings appears go to page 25 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK 3 Keep the VCR on Insert a tape and press play When you complete these steps press OK to begin testing Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR or any of tbe remote controls for these products Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 4 If your VCR stopped playing the tape the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK If your VCR didn t stop playing the tape you can either choose No or Test this code again If the G LINK wand is out of place position it correctly go to page 19 for an example If you think your TV or remote might have been touched during the test make sure the VCR is on and playing a tape Highlight Test this code again Tips If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No Make sure the Lesvayaurcsblediowturnad ONSI Dedimedn VCR is playing a tape and is on Press OK the TV Guide On Screen system order to receive listings and record shows starts testing another set of codes Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs Keep following the previous instructions until
133. ograms 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 BS Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material Use the SRS FOCUS adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity Creates a virtual surround sound from multichannel source material through any two speaker playback system Use the SRS Dialog Clarity adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity TruSurround XT SRS and fii symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Chapter 4 67 Using the TV s Menu System ac 1 Equalizer Presets P Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic udio Mode alance 7 Audio Connections o qualizer Presets udio Processor ound Logic 4 Audio Mode alance 7 Audio Connections aC 1 Equalizer Presets p Audio Processor ound Logic udio Mode alance 7 Audio Connections ac T Equalizer Presets P Rudio Processor ound Logic udio Mode Main Menu gt Audio Q Off on Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program s audio track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from
134. ompany to place an order Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV depending on the devices 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 devices 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 86 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 1 868 206 5559 For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product please visit www rcascenium com tacks Used Cables Needed YPbPr 44 Component video page 12 13 VNDE Audio R and L o COMPOSITE INPUT Video AUDIO VIDEO Audio Video i 2 sets of page 14 1 5 Composite Output p Audio R and L HDMI DVI HDMI page 16 17 HDMI DVI INPUT il Use menu for DVI audio OR umm HDMI vS HDMI DVI adapter e Audio Connecting an optional audio receiver After you connect your TV cho
135. on Auto Tuning e 0 0 T 9 0 0 Input channel appears here I Program Title Acquiring Channel 68660 Cable Input Listening to English in SRS 16 9 Normal 1080i HD D OOD Rec i3 MPAA Not Rated Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV 14 Chapter 1 Use one set of composite audio video cables to connect to the TV s input another set to connect to the TV s output Composite cables are color coded Yellowz video Red right audio white left audio Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 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 I Zs 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 Connect the supplied G LINK cable If you want to use one touch VCR recording and timed recordings you need to connect
136. on page 38 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 Pages up and down through Listings in the TV Guide On Screen system CLEAR Removes on screen menus and displays Cancels the commercial skip timer DVD Places the remote in DVD mode If Auto Tuning is enabled pressing the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode see Modes of Operation on page 38 for more details FORMAT Toggles through 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 Also toggles between tuner and input sources GUIDE Brings up the TV Guide On Screen system with the Listings screen display
137. on the DVD player Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio e f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup e To continue connecting devices go to the next page e If you don t have the cables needed for this connection go to page 86 for accessory information Chapter 1 13 Connections and Setup Audio Video Input and Output Connection COMPOSITE INPUT COMPONENT 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPOSITE INPUTS FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 o oO O Y NIDEO L Y VIDEO O loO o Ps EC S VIDEO Pr S VIDEO HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio SUBWOOFER x m OHOOO s oo HHI M oo XX OOOH i ii Dir p AUDIO p GIG TV button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device T A The device in this connection is connected to the INPUT 1 jacks To view this device ife fie m 1 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view A A AAA deo 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 e So you see INPUT 1 in the channel banner See picture below for location O GUIDE e inpuT 49 DP Note You can set up tbe TV to automatically tune to tbe correct device you want to view This button 9 9 9 is called Auto Tuning See Cbapter 5 for more information
138. onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 88 Chapter 5 Symbols 3 2 pulldown 66 A Accessories 86 Action buttons 63 Advanced Settings 66 Age based rating Blocking 55 Viewing 55 Age based ratings Canada English 57 Canada French 58 USA 54 Analog captions 73 Analog TV channel 43 ANTeCAB button 34 Antenna Ch List 52 ANTENNA INPUT jack 29 Arrow buttons 34 Aspect ratio 2 42 Assisted setup 20 21 AUDIO L MONO 29 Audio Connections 69 AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Jacks 4 30 AUDIO button 34 Audio menu 67 Audio Connections 69 Audio Mode 608 Audio Processor 67 Balance 68 Equalizer presets 67 SAP 68 Sound logic 68 Audio Mode 68 Audio mode display 42 AUDIO OUTPUT Digital 28 Audio processor 67 Audio remote codes 39 Authorized service 11 79 Automatic code search 36 Auto color 65 Auto Format Switching 74 Auto Tuning 59 71 Auto tuning Antenna Input 60 Cable Input 59 Front input 60 HDMI DVI 60 Inputl 2 60 Input 3 4 60 AUX button 34 Chapter 5 Backlight button 34 Balance 68 Batteries installing 20 Batteries remote 82 Black Level 64 Block Age Based Ratings 55 Front Panel 59 Movie ratings 56 Specific Content Themes 55 V Chip Unrated Program 58 Buttons ANTeCAB 34 Arrows 34 AUDIO 34 AUX 34 Backlight 34 CC 34 Channel dow
139. ontrol that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other devices Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote Continue to the next few pages to learn more about the back panel and front of your TV e Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control e Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features e Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System e Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter 1 27 Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV When connecting cables be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs video input into video out right audio input into right audio out etc COMPOSITE INPUT COMPONENT 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPOSITE INPUTS AUDIO VIDEO FIXED VARIABLE OUTPU AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 3 CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT CableCARD M NN x Q gt R s R B HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio G LINK Connect the G LINK cable for VCR one touch recording and or cable box control with the TV Guide On Screen system DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder Dolby Digital Technology offers theatre quality sound six audio channels If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality Go to the Digital Audio Out
140. option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and Lock Tv f i pe the TV using a password It locks or unlocks channel lists If the TV is ETTE ggg Ce one tne TY puts into effect all of the rating limits tne unlocked when watching TV you only see the channels that have a Locked List and blocking features that you have set up in Tee UNE check mark in the Unlocked List see Channel Lists section below If Br USAV Chip n order nter ur digi word you 1 1 ne Utd cud the TV is locked when watching TV you only see the channels that are 6 Canada V Chip would li use 7 VGhip Unrated marked as Viewable in the Locked List If the TV is locked all channels iin 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 Ti p Notes When locking the TV you ll be asked to enter a password You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings and then to re enter the password a second time to re confirm your to be enforced password choice If you do not lock the TV none of the settings for V Chip channel block and front panel block take effect Go Back Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits the Locked List and blocking features The Unlocked List will be used instead If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold the MENU Unlock TV of the Locked List CHUL You want to unlo
141. ose 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 Connections and Setup Y Pb Pr Connection Ws m o z 1r E m g lt o gt c g o amp x i o E gt p h INPUT button TV button D C e gt c 3 m m o D 5 3 ANDA X S o ie EO n 30 w gt o 7 a v 0 E 5 m z o 4 le4 0 6 j ewe 6 oo Un N o w 000 z v c 4 gt Z 5 e 2 o z m lt m D o m E z P o E 5 2 o a Y v m m Q o EJ o o o al E c o m i d O TV GUIDE Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV 12 PONENT 1080i 720p 480p 480i COMPOSITE INPUT AUDIO VIDEO FIXED VARIABLE OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT Jf INPUT ABLE INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO ANTENNA INPUT CablecARD OPTICAL VIDE HDMI DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio INPUT 2 n T T INPUT VIDEO p AUDIO S VIDEO 00906 p AUDIO Viewing the Picture from Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the TV s INPUT 2 jacks To view this device 1 Turn on the TV and the device you
142. programming limits Rating Status FV 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls ee have previously been locked you must enter your password TV Y7 EIE um 2 Highlight and select USA V Chip 3 Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating 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 53 Using the TV s Features USA V Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V Chip menu Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based Content Themes Rati ng Field rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked Lists the content themes you Lets you select from a can block or view list of age based ratings Main Menu gt PArental Controls PUSAV Chin Z you Can block or view The V Chip TV tating limits are set with this screen Content Status Fields l l Lets you select which content Rating Settings gt themes to view for the Area selected rating and whether Lets you see the current V Pe birucrd E d the status of the content non block view state of TVN theme is currently Viewable age based ratings and a V or Blocked B associated
143. programs and component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording R Audio Provides right audio connection and connector is usually red L Audio Provides left audio connection and connector is usually white V Video Provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow Notes When recording from this output remember to tune to the channel you want to record If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks playing a tape or switching to the VCR s tuner removes the pattern FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass frequencies out from the TV to a powered subwoofer or audio receiver with a subwoofer jack Note Go to Fixed Variable Output in the Audio Connections menu to set option to Yes if an external subwoofer is being used Rand L Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input Chapter 1 Connections and Setup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder digital camera or video game system Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover m AUDIO IN VIDEO L IMONO R Q IN A A A aoe 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 th
144. ptions e Yes everything is correct Select to keep your settings as they are e Yes but my lineup is incorrect Select to change your channel lineup e No repeat setup process Select to go through the setup Change channel display You can customize the channel listings by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch Any changes to Channels only affect the program guide display and not the channel lists in the television s Main Menu Press the MENU button to view the channel display options e channel Choose On the channel will always be displayed in Listings Off the channel is never displayed in Listings and Auto Hide the channel is only displayed when program information is available e service Change your channel source Choose from options Cable Cable Box Over The Air or Antenna e tune channel Change the channel number to the correct channel if your lineup is incorrect e position Use the number buttons to enter where you want the channel to appear in the channel listings For example if you want channel 13 to be the first channel that appears in the listing enter 1 Change default options Press OK to display the default options General default options Press OK to display the General default options box size Choose how you want the information box displayed No Small Large and Last Used box cycle Choose how you want the
145. re five sections of the TV Guide On Screen system e A video window e Service navigation bar Listings Search Setup and Schedule e Channel listings Information box Panel window e Panel window e Information Box Tips The TV Guide On Screen system automatically comes up when you use the TV or ON OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup highlight Change default options and press OK Highlight General default options and press OK Press the down arrow button to highlight auto guide select off and press OK Also since the program information provided by the TV Guide On Screen system is based on your locale you Notes Whenever the TV Guide On Screen system is activated in the TV the last viewed channel appears in the video window The TV Guide On Screen system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and TV Guide On Screen information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the TV Guide On Screen system so these are subject to change also Tbe TV Guide On Screen interactive will need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP or postal code program guide provides listings for cable ready cable box and digital cable services as well as over the air broadcast It does not provide listings for satellite services Using the TV Guide On Scree
146. s No If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No and press OK TV Guide On Screen system tests the next code Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code Follow the instructions on the screen Note If the TV can t find your cable box code a troublesbooting checklist appears Carefully review the checklist and follow the instructions on the screen 23 Connections and Setup am esso mm am oao o LE EL rain aa rr ee 24 Step 3 Configuring for Antenna If you have an antenna connected to your TV press OK to select Yes and continue If you don t have an antenna connected to your TV press the down arrow button to highlight No and press OK to continue Note If you have two off air antennas connected and you re not getting channel listings after setup is complete try swapping tbe antennas Step 4 Confirming Your Settings The next screen allows you to review what items you ve set so far during the setup Review each item and press OK to continue If any items are incorrect press the down arrow to highlight No repeat setup process and press OK to start over There may be a slight delay before the setup screen appears Step 5 Configuring for a VCR 1 If your TV is connected to a VCR and you want the TV Guide On Screen system to work with your VCR for recording press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable t
147. s will appear on the screen Program information is usually sent several times a day Turn off your TV when it s not in use to receive updated listing information e If more than one cable company services your area or your cable provider has multiple service levels for your area you may be prompted to choose your Channel Lineup A channel lineup represents the specific service you receive at your location On this screen you might have to choose between cable providers and service levels from your provider In most cases you will have at least two choices but in larger cities you may have several Selecting the provider and service level that you have allows the TV Guide On Screen system to download listings that precisely match the programming you receive If you aren t sure of your specific service you may need to repeat this procedure until you receive current program listings Features of the TV Guide On Screen system are explained in Chapter 3 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control 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
148. s several types of screens An overview follows Note The Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter Main Menu The TV Guide Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting the features of the TV Guide On Screen guide TV Guide On Screen See what s on TV TV Guide Setup Set up the TV Guide On Screen guide CITED TV Guide Label Turn the channel label logo on or off 7 Assisted Setup Press OK or to access the TV Guide menu Tips A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on screen menu For example in the Main Menu press 3 to go straight to the Audio menu Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system look at the menu path at the top for example Main Menu Picture Quality or if you re just tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again Menu path Main Menu Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control rwn VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp VCR2 RCA SAT2 CELL AMEND 4 Auto Tuning mE T ip If you indicated in 5 Special Features Pp SAT CABLE Satellite or Cable Box TV Guide Setup that Not Connected you have a cab
149. stomer 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 Aunit 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 unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Chapter 5 87 Other Information Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCL
150. such as tint or brightness There are four types of controls e Sliders e Choice lists check boxes radio buttons e Alpha numeric entries e Menu action choice fields Chapter 4 Check boxes Radio buttons Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at Picture Settings 5 Pictu re Presets 3 Auto Color lt O VCR2 NotConnected c g lt Chapter 4 Using the TV s Nenu 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 T
151. t Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television Don t forget to lock the TV after you select Blocked If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Note If power to the TV is lost for an extended period tbe buttons become unblocked Blocking tbe front buttons does not disable the front input jacks Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the 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 AUX HD 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 have two RCA satellite receivers you can control each 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 1 Press MENU the Main Menu appears Highlight Connections and press OK Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK pe e qe Highlight the device button field and continually press OK
152. t 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 back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e Ifa channel doesn t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel 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 64 for more instructions e Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats Analog channels may look better when you use the Normal video format the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu Go to page 72 for more instructions TV n Screen m Problem a Every time turn on the TV the TV Guide On Screen system is on the screen e The TV Guide On Screen system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature Go to page 49 for i
153. that this TV should respond to TV default Tv2 Tv3 Use this screen if you want to set up this RCA TV to respond to a different RCA TV remote mode By doing so you can independently control two RCA TVs that are near each other simply by changing the mode of the remote A third RCA TV can be added to the same location and controlled separately if it has this screen and is set up to respond to a remote mode that is different than the first two RCA TVs Remote Setup can be used to control up to three TV s in the same location Press OK to continue The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to match your personal preferences Closed Captioning Choose the look and type of captions Screen Format How to format a picture on the 16 9 screen Time Menu Set up time related features Color Scheme Pick a color for the menu system Translucency Pick a level of translucency for the menus Menu Language Select from English Espafiol and Francais Lamp Power Set the TV s lamp to a preferred brightness Press OK or gt to access the Preferences menu 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
154. the TV finds the correct code oo for the VCR Note If the TV Guide On Screen system can t locate the correct code for the VCR a list of troubleshooting instructions appear to help you before you try again e Try VCR configuration again repeat VCR setup e Test alternate codes tests selected brands and if this fails tbe test continues with all codes in the system e Skip this step the TV Guide On Screen system won t be able to automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR Step 6 Confirming Your Settings Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct If all settings are complete highlight Yes end setup and press OK If your cable box and or VCR code testing failed you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed Once setup is complete additional screens appear If any settings are incomplete or incorrect highlight No repeat setup process and press OK Follow the instructions on the screen Chapter 1 25 Connections and Setup What To Expect The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the TV Guide On Screen system the Guide will appear on the screen The following examples explain what you might see e Ifall of the program information has been sent to your TV the TV Guide On Screen system appears with all of your TV program listings e If the program information hasn t been sent to your TV yet an outline of the TV Guide On Screen system without TV program listing
155. tions 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 Sbeakers 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 each input All other audio feature settings are stored globally across all inputs and not per input Audio Processor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers when 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 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 pr
156. to access the TV Guide menu 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 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 5 to access the Picture Quality menu Main Menu gt Picture Quality The Personal picture presets settings are N py b Black Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you are viewing Press OK to adjust the picture settings TV Guide Menu The TV Guide Menu contains options that let you access and adjust features of the TV Guide On Screen guide TV Guide On Screen Accesses the TV Guide On Screen system Go to page 44 for more information TV Guide Setup Allows you to view the options you set in the TV Guide Setup Go to page 21 for more information TV Guide Setup Allows you to turn on or off the channel label or logo that appears if available when you change channels Picture Quality Menu The Picture Qualit
157. to access the channel search screen then use Pres OK tos lo o net step n e soup oue 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 example if you re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT highlight The first Channel Search takes several minutes P bl P I e 1 Ka on i bs D h k bonae a if the TV is searching for analog and digital AOE eae cee Chechen Canne SONG CADS ano AMENNA AAN Are Note If a cable box is connected to your TV s CABLE INPUT or the being searched You may want to leave and CableCARD slot is i Won CET ame bade ie able slot is in use don t check the 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 Tip If you move to a new ZIP or postal code or if any of your information changes and you need to access the setup screens from the TV s main menu press MENU choose TV Guide Menu and choose TV Guide Setup then choose No repeat setup process Continue and press OK to setup the TV Guide On Screen system Note If you skip Channel Search now you can access it later through the Connections menu See Chapter 4 for more details The TV Guide On Screen System Setup Important Notes If you have a VCR and or cable box connected to the TV you need to connect
158. to also connect the component 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 loose e Your off air antenna might be getting a weak signal Move it higher or get a bigger antenna e If you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks try swapping the cables Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT off air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT e If you have a cable box you can t connect it to the ANTENNA jack Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack e Select all the options in the Channel Search menu and retry channel search 80 Chapter 5 Other Information 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 71 for more instructions Noisy stereo reception e May bea 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 Detec
159. 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 Channel 2 3 or 4 Cable Input Device is connected to the CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 2 3 or 3 4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning 59 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 but
160. ton 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 press 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 60 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview Menus On Screen Help and Control Panels TV Guide Menu Picture Quality Menu Audio Menu Connections Menu Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 61 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels This section highlights your TV s on screen menu system The menu system ha
161. ttle or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children 54 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower Cin other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 First determine the lowest level rating you don t want the child to watch see chart of age based ratings on previous page 2 Highlight the lowest rating you do not 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 Sel
162. 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 quality 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 If the indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed Refer to the Power indicator is blinking or 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 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 component video and composite video remember
163. u xu Ra alan nennen 78 Hf ce 810 20 ploy s i ppo ee tc 79 Lamp Replacement Information aei cenitesecentcdecatecisiealeientsnned veers eteeceaececssentessnveceeeeetesns 83 Accessory INTONIMALION E 86 Fugit Ipaa TIE 87 AES ATA NS AN v 88 ECC WA OAM ANON accesses Saeco cae ce tc cee es ec sa acces E 88 NAO RTI OO I LES QST 89 Chapter 1 Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Signal Choose Your Connection Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted Setup What To Expect Next Steps Explanation of Jacks The Front of Your TV Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all devices 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 Devices from Overheating e Don t block ventilat
164. us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone In the United States TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or one of its affiliates In Canada TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc and is used under license by Gemstar TV Guide International Inc The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or one of its related affiliates The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more issued United States patents 6 498 895 6 418 556 6 331 877 6 239 794 6 154 203 5 940 073 4 908 713 4 751 578 4 706 121 TTE TECHNOLOGY INC AND GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL AND OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM IN NO EVENT SHALL TTE TECHNOLOGY INC OR GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL AND OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON S
165. ut Antenna Input Or Video Inputs The A Rate Tantng same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button But if you misplace the remote this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source You can select a source from the available signal sources Press OK to continue Auto Tunin Sea wa 7 TT should be automatically tuned 5 g 3 when a button listed below is pressed on the remote contol This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected Signal Strengh VCR AUDIO Audio Receiver Amp to your TV It lets you program a component button on the remote control i ig VCR AUXeHD DVD SATeCABLE or AUDIO so that pressing the button 4 Auto Tuning mpr SAT CABLE Stelter Cane Boo TUQUE geleed jn automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input you have a cable box SAT GABLE NOL Channel go to Chapter 3 for detailed information Connected Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when M nie Notes The AUX HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver If you have two RCA satellite receivers you can control each separately Program the second receiver with the AUXeHD button using the 5001 code Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto tuning Main Menu gt Connections gt Special Features S pec a Fea t u res o Bac p
166. utputs 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 or v to point to an option then press OK to select it Press 4 to return to the menu Select the default for the Fixed Variable Output Variable Output Speakers On Q Variable Output Speakers Off Fixed Output Speakers Off Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier with its own remote control for volume control Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output No Q ves 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 or v 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 9 Auto Select Q PCM Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal when available out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of the TV If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Press or v 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
167. ve picture sharpness and clarity Reset Controls Sets this input s settings to factory defaults Press OK or gt to access the Advanced Settings menu Edge Enhancement Edge Enhancement makes the edges of the video steeper sharper and crisper There are three options for the edge enhancement Off Low or High If artifacts appear in the video change the setting to Low or Off Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next The options are Off Low and High Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust picture position When you select Advanced Settings a submenu appears with Options Film Mode Automatically detects 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 e Advanced The default and recommended setting e On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with film based sources e Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right Press the right arrow button to
168. vice 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 CD and DVD players SAT CABLE SatelliteeCable Places the remote in SATeCABLE mode If Auto Tuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes it to the correct Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in SATeCABLE mode see Modes of Operation on page 38 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 Press CLEAR to cancel SOUND On digital channels inputs toggles the available Audio Modes For analog channels toggles SAP on or off If you change channels inputs the default for Audio Mode or SAP 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 38 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 se
169. vie Rating Limit The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced You set movie MPAA rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified rating How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the gaiouo Rating Rating Status XO locked next two sections NC 17 R ot bon vas To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu PG G Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are enforced when the TV is locked Main Menu gt Parental Controls USA V Chip BEI SS The V Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental Controls 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 blo
170. want to view for example a DVD player 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 NPUT 2 displayed in the channel banner See picture below for location Note You can set up tbe 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 Input channel appears here Program Title Acquiring Channel Input 2 Cable Input 16 9 Normal 1080i HD Listening to English in SRS JD D 1 Rec MPAA Not Rated Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 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 2 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables 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
171. y menu contains menus to configure video settings Picture Settings Picture Presets Auto Color Color Warmtb Noise Reduction Green Stretch Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand and Advanced Settings Each one is described below Note When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu the graphics become transparent so you can see bow your adjustments affect tbe picture 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 a
172. you can still use the Inputs 2 and 3 can be used as either component Y Video jack video Y PB PR inputs composite video l YlVideo inputs S Video fund Note Also remember to connect tbe left and rigbt audio cables because the Y Pb Pr cables carry only tbe picture signal not the 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 Iuminance part of the picture INPUT 3 COMPONENT COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second optional component video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2 CABLE INPUT CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from cable or a cable box ANTENNA INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an off air antenna Chapter 1 29 Connections and Setup 30 AUDIO VIDEO FIXED VARIABL AUDIO OUTPUT y SUBWOOFER AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUTS AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input excluding copy protected
173. 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 HDLP5OXXXXXX e To order the correct lamp you ll need to know your TV s model number serial number SERIAL SERIE LAMP and lamp type this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker example EXAMPLE Service of the sticker is shown above Face the back of the TV The sticker is located on the Model Number right side of the TV sticker with lamp e Follow the lamp replacement instructions packed separately with your TV Lamp type listed replacement instructions also come packed with new lamp replacements v Service Model Number Sticker location with Lamp Type Chapter 5 83 Other Information HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Channel DUBIE cosssesbnteit mte babe aano Ren rp ed NTSC ATSC 64 QAM 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility iie tertie oet taret redes 64 QAM 256 QAM HDMI DVI Component CableCARD slot Video 32 Pull Down Til MOdE J nscastansaczuetsencesesepictnedacansatatetaces des Reverse Diagona
174. ype 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 CC try the component s menu system for CC Options On Captioning information is always shown when it s available on a channel or input Off No captioning information is displayed On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available and the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen if available Notes Use the CC button on the remote to toggle CC on and off Go to the remote section for more information Changing channels or inputs restores CC to the default setting If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu Fixed Output Speakers Off Closed Captioning won t appear when you press the MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted Chapter 4 Using the TV s Nenu System ET aption Display 3 Digital Captions aption Priori aption Style O bac aption Display 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions aption Style Chapter 4 Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning CC You can select a mode or source of cc2 close

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