RCA HD50LPW167 manual

Find Inside: • The DLP Experience ... page 1 • Connections ................. page 9 • Remote .......................... page 34 • Features ........................ page 44 • Menus ............................ page 64 • F AQs ............................... page 80 • T roubleshooting ......... page 81 HDTV User’ s Guide[...]

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1 Intr oduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Defi nition T elevision (HDTV) featuring T exas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ technology–a true viewing experience. Y our purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology–DLP™ and HDTV . Even though thi[...]

2 Intr oduction Feature Analog (NTSC) HD Digital (A TSC) T otal Scan Lines 525 1125 Effective Scan Lines 480 1080 Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9 (Widescreen) Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080 Sound 2-ch Stereo 5.1 ch Surround 16:9 Aspect Ratio 4:3 Aspect Ratio Part 2: Why RCA Scenium HDTV is better DLP™ technology is just part of the story. Y ou have c[...]

3 Intr oduction CableCARD™ is a register ed trademark of Cable T elevision Laboratories, Inc. 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 [...]

4 Intr oduction User -friendly Features Help Y ou Personalize Y our TV • Y ou can customize your TV to fi t your viewing taste and match the lighting where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture quality settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), V ideogame, Professional. Y ou can adjust each input jack to a[...]

5 T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Connection & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ......................................................................................... 8 Protect Against Power Surges ........................[...]

6 T able of Contents Listings ...................................................................................................................... ................ 47 Listings Panel Menu ........................................................................................................... ...... 47 Search ....................................[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 7 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: t Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect t Choose Y our Signal t Choose Y our Connection t Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable t Plug in the TV t Put Batteries in the Remote t T ur n on the TV t Use the Remote Contr[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • 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. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect an[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 OOFER AUDIO/VIDE OUTPUT ARIABLE UDIO OUTPUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) OO F E R R A UDI O/ VIDE O UTPU T ARIABL E E UDIO OUTP U T G -LINK DI G ITAL A UDI O O UTPUT (O PTI C AL ) CABLE INPUT Choose Y our Signal The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows y[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 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 mig[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Choose Y our 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 [...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN L R AUDIO L R AUDIO COMPOSITE INPUT COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 1 VIDEO L R INPUT 3 O L R S-VIDEO CABLE INPUT VIDEO L R SUBWOOFER L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO O[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 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: 1. Connect your cabl[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 ON-OFF TV DVD VCR AUX AUDIO SAT SKIP PRESETS CC SOUND CLEAR FORMAT INFO MENU GUIDE MUTE MUTE GO BACK GO BACK VOL VOL CH INPUT INPUT 0 0 2 2 5 5 1 1 4 4 7 7 8 8 3 3 6 6 9 9 PLAY PLAY FORW ARD FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE STOP STOP PAUS E PAU SE RECORD RECORD FREEZE i learning LIGHT CAB / ANT•CAB CC CC C C M M IN IN [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 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: 1. Connect your cable [...]

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 ON-OFF TV DVD VCR AUX AUDIO SAT SKIP PRESETS CC SOUND CLEAR FORMAT INFO MENU GUIDE MUTE MUTE GO BACK GO BACK VOL VOL CH INPUT INPUT 0 0 2 2 5 5 1 1 4 4 7 7 8 8 3 3 6 6 9 9 PLAY PLAY FORW ARD FORWARD REVERSE REVERSE STOP STOP PAUS E PAU SE RECORD RECORD FREEZE i learning LIGHT CAB / ANT•CAB CC CC C C M M IN IN [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter White Red Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; white= left audio HDMI cable • If you are done connecting devices to your TV , go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • T o fi nd out more about connecting audio/video receivers, go to the next page. • If you don?[...]

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 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 [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Why Y ou 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 you[...]

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Ti p T o access the initial setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Ti p When remote batteries are low , the device button corresponding to the mode you’re in fl ashes when you press a button. Also, a message might appear on the TV screen and disappear within a few seconds. Press CLEAR and replace [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Ti p The fi rst Channel Search takes several minutes if the TV is searching for analog and digital channels and cable and antenna inputs are being searched. Y ou may want to leave and come back later . Cancel Setup Continue Setup Go Back 2 1 0 Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Pres[...]

Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 Step 1: Identifying Y our TV’ s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter yo[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 4. Highlight the channel you have to tune your TV to see cable box programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: This scr een only appears if Cable Input was selected in the pr evious scr een. Channel 03 is the most common. 5. Highlight y[...]

Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 Step 3: Confi guring for Antenna If you have an antenna connected to your TV , press OK to select Ye s 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’r e not gett[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 25 4. If your VCR stopped playing the tape, the test was successful. Highlight Ye s 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 mig[...]

Connections & Setup 26 Chapter 1 Ch 6-1 DNLJ Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i HD Listening to English in SRS MP AA - Not Rated 12:39 PM 12:30 AM 00:30 Program T itle/Acquiring Channel Channel number Channel format and resolution What T o Expect The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the TV Guide On Screen system, the Guide will appear [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 27 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 avail[...]

Connections & Setup 28 Chapter 1 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 C OMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 1[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 29 Ti p Inputs 2 and 3 can be used as either component video (Y PB PR ) inputs, composite video (Y/Video) inputs, or S-V ideo inputs. 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 col[...]

Connections & Setup 30 Chapter 1 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 programs and component video formats) while the TV is tur ned on. Y ou must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording. • R Audio Provid[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 31 M E N U C H C H V O L — V O L + P O W E R The Fr ont of Y our TV This User’s Guide applies to several types of models. See the pictures below to locate the front panel jacks and buttons that apply to your TV . HEADPHONE L/MONO R IN AUDIO IN VIDEO Fr ont Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenienc[...]

Connections & Setup 32 Chapter 1 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 Fr ont Button Block featur e, the fr ont panel no longer pr ovides access to the menus. The Fr ont Button Block featur e disables all fr ont panel buttons but not the [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 33 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: t The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol t Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices t How T o Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Pr ogrammed It t The Learning Feature t V olume Punchthr ough Featur e t Using the INPUT [...]

34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol T ips The component button corresponding to the mode you’re in fl ashes 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 . T o turn off most RCA components that are connected to th[...]

Chapter 2 35 Using the Remote Contr ol 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 V ariable Level, Speakers On to control the TV’s volume. OK[...]

36 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Y ou’ll use these buttons when you pr ogram the r emote for other components. Pr ogramming 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 additio[...]

Chapter 2 37 Using the Remote Contr ol 4. Press and release PLA Y , then wait 5 seconds or until the device button stops fl ashing. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the device y ou want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Conti[...]

38 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Lear ning Featur e Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control other devices you have connected to the TV . Programming the remote control erases all lear ned commands for that device mode. After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the other[...]

Chapter 2 39 Using the Remote Contr ol 1. Press and hold the device button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The device button lights. 2. On the TV remote, press and hold the RECORD button. 3. Keep pressing both of the buttons (the device button and the RECORD button) until the[...]

40 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol V olume Punchthrough Featur e Y ou may fi nd this feature helpful if you’ve connected your devices to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifi er , 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: L[...]

Chapter 2 41 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you fi nd the input associated with the device (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you fi nd the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT . • If you tune to INPUT 1 and your V[...]

42 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol HD Receiver Code Programmable for AUX button . RCA .............................................................................. 7000 TV Codes Programmable for DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUX, and AUDIO buttons . TV2 ............................................................................... 1222 TV3 ............[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 43 Chapter 3 Using the TV’ s Features Chapter Overview: t About the Channel Banner t Digital or Analog TV Channels t About the TV Guide On Scr een System t Par ental Controls t How V -Chip W orks for the USA and Canada t Auto T uning Feature t Emergency Alert System (EAS)[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 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 n[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 45 Ch 88 -888 WLPJ Cable Input 4:3 Normal 480i SD Listening to English in SRS MP AA - Not Rated 60 60 - 2 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 m[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 46 Chapter 3 About the TV Guide On Scr een 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. Y ou must fi rst set up the TV Guide On Screen system in order to view this on-screen prog[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 47 5. T o 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: • Highlight a service item and press the MENU button. If available, options appear in t[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 48 Chapter 3 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. T o set a recording, highlight a program from Listings , for example, and press MENU. The Episode Options panel menu appears. 1. Highlight set r ec[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 49 Set Reminder There are various ways from within a service item to set a reminder . Those will be referenced later and you’ll be referred back to these instructions. T o set a reminder , highlight a program from Listings , for example, and press MENU. The Episode Options panel menu appears. 1. Highlight set [...]

Using the TV’ s Features 50 Chapter 3 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. T o search shows by category: 1. With Search highlighted, press the down arrow button, and the left or right arrow button if necessary,[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 51 Setup The Setup service item allows you to access the TV Guide On Screen setup information. Y ou can do the following in the Setup menu: Change system settings Confi rms the settings you completed in the TV Guide On Screen system setup are correct. Press OK to view your settings and display the following opt[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 52 Chapter 3 Schedule The Schedule service item allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs. Highlight Schedule to display the programs. T o select a different way to sort the schedule, highlight Schedule and press MENU. The Schedule Options panel menu appears with sort by highlighted. Choose[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 53 Set Manual Reminder Y ou can also set manual reminders through Schedule . Highlight Schedule and press MENU. 1. Press the down arrow button to highlight new manual r eminder and press OK. The Remind Options panel menu appears. 2. Follow set manual recording steps 2-6 to set the date, start and end time, chann[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 54 Chapter 3 Par ental Controls The Par ental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the buttons on the front of the TV . The Par ental Contr ols menu controls the software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV so it won?[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 55 Editing Channels in the Channel Lists Channels can be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Cable and Antenna Channel List menus. Use the Unlocked List t o 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[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 56 Chapter 3 V -Chip Movie Rating V -Chip TV Rating Go Back 2 1 0 Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content theme limit. Rating Content Rating Status D L S V FV "TV -MA" Blocked B B B "TV -14" Blocked V V V V "TV -PG" Blocked V V V V "TV -G" Blocked "TV -Y7"[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 57 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to V iewable (V) . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Blocked . 3. Press the OK button to select [...]

Using the TV’ s Features 58 Chapter 3 Viewing Specifi c Content Themes If you block specifi c content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) V iewable : Not Rated Movies V-Chip Movie Rating V-Chip TV Rating Go Back 2 1 0 Rating Status Blocked B B B Blocked Blocked Blocked Viewable Viewable [...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 59 Canada V -Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. 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 [...]

Using the TV’ s Features 60 Chapter 3 Canada V -Chip The English or Fr ench Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Par ental Contr ols from the Main menu. If Par ental Contr ols (TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 2. Highlight Canada [...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 61 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. Fr ont Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. • Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV . (W[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 62 Chapter 3 Channel 2, 3 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 [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 63 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: t Menus, On-Screen Help, and Contr ol Panels t TV Guide Menu t Pictur e Quality Menu t Audio Menu t Connections Menu t Pr eferences Menu[...]

64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System T ips 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 syst[...]

Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specifi c point of a control that has continuous levels. T o 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[...]

66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System 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 46 for more information. TV Guide Setup Allows you to view the options you set in the TV Guide Setup. Go to page 21[...]

Chapter 4 67 Using the TV’ s Menu System Picture Presets Picture Settings Go Back 2 1 0 Noise Reduction Color Warmth Auto Color 5 4 3 Green Stretch 6 Edge Enhancement 7 Contrast Expand 8 Advanced Settings 9 Main Menu 4 Picture Quality Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu. When Auto Color is[...]

68 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System 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 d[...]

Chapter 4 69 Using the TV’ s Menu System 3 2 1 0 3 5 7 Audio Processor Equalizer Presets Go Back 2 1 0 SAP Audio Mode Sound Logic 5 4 3 Balance 6 Audio Connections 7 For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a Personal preset with the equalizer. Press OK to continue. 12 kHz 7.5 kHz 3 kHz 1.2 kHz 500 Hz 200 Hz 120 Hz +12 dB 0 dB[...]

70 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Audio Processor Equalizer Presets Go Back 5 4 3 2 1 0 SAP Audio Mode Sound Logic Balance Audio Connections 6 7 Main Menu 4 Audio Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu. SAP stands for "Second Audio Program". When SAP is available for a progra[...]

Chapter 4 71 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/V ariable Out, Digital Audio Out, and DVI Audio Input. Digital Audio Out Fixed/Variable Out Go Back 3 2 1 0 DVI Audio Input Main M[...]

72 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Go Back 0 Channel Search Signal Strength 2 1 Auto Tuning Signal Source 4 3 Special Features 5 Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search features that are checked above. T o add a channel that Channel Search didn't find, clear all menus and directly tune to the channel with the number ke[...]

Chapter 4 73 Using the TV’ s Menu System Signal Sour ce The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Cable Input, Antenna Input, or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button. But, if you[...]

74 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System 6 5 Translucency Color Scheme 4 3 Time Menu Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how captions look and act. Press OK to continue. The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal p[...]

Chapter 4 75 Using the TV’ s Menu System Analog Captions Y ou 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 T ext are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. CC Displays information a[...]

76 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System 5 Translucency Color Scheme 4 3 Time Menu Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu  Preferences 8 Lamp Power Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen. Press OK to continue. Use this screen to set a default for how video is displayed for: Antenna In[...]

Chapter 4 77 Using the TV’ s Menu System Time Menu The Time menu lets you set up time-related features. Time menu consists of Sleep Timer , W ake-Up Timer, and Time of Day. Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn of f at a specifi c time. W ake -Up Timer Used to tur n the TV on and off at a specifi c time every day of th[...]

78 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Power Indicator Y ou can adjust the brightness of the power indicator that illuminates on the front of the TV when the TV is on. Press the left arrow on the remote to dim the light or turn it off completely by moving the slider all the way to the left. Press the right arrow button on the remote to brighten[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 79 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Fr equently Asked Questions • T roubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Information • HDTV Specifi cations • Accessory Information • Limited W arranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index[...]

Refer ences 80 Chapter 5 Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to view local digital channels. Y ou 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 thre[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 81 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you pr efer , we can pr ovide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you home for a fee to install your electr onic entertainment system [...]

Refer ences 82 Chapter 5 Video and audio are out of sync • 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 jacks, you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen. Connect the DVD player to the TV’s Audio jacks, then use the TV’s FIXED/V [...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 83 Can’t select certain channel • May be blocked or not approved in the Par ental Contr ols menu. • 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). • Y ou usually can’t change channels when a menu is on the screen (press the CLEAR [...]

Refer ences 84 Chapter 5 Scheduled Reminder or Recording doesn’ t occur • Check Listings or Schedule for timer confl icts. Go to page 48 or 52 for instructions. • Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s). • Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to [...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 85 Wha t you’ll need to get started: • T o order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model number , serial number , and lamp type—this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown above). Face the back of the TV . The sticker is located on the right side of th[...]

Refer ences 86 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifi cations ** T uning Capability Channel Tuning ........................................................................ NTSC/A TSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ...................................................... 64 QAM - 256, QAM, HDMI/DVI, .....................................................[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 87 Convenience Auto Channel Search ............................................................ Y es Multilingual On-screen Display ............................................ English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning .......................................................................... Y es Closed Captioning ................[...]

Refer ences 88 Chapter 5 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, cou[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 89 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor . • One year from date of purchase for parts. • One year from date of purchase for light engine and lamp assembly. The warranty period for rental units begi[...]

Refer ences 90 Chapter 5 Car e and C leaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabin et to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. T ake care not to scra[...]

Index Chapter 5 91 Symbols 3:2 pulldown 68 A Accessories 88 Action buttons 65 Adding a learned function 38 Advanced Settings 68 Age-based rating Blocking 57 Viewing 57 Age-based ratings Canada, English 59 Canada, French 60 USA 56 Analog captions 75 Analog TV channel 45 ANT•CAB button 34 Antenna Ch. List 54 ANTENNA INPUT jack 29 Arrow buttons 34 A[...]

Index 92 Chapter 5 G G-LINK connecting 19 jack 28 wands 19 GO BACK button 34 Graphic equalizer 69 Green Stretch 67 GUIDE button 34 H HDMI/DVI jack 28 HDTV specifi cations 86 Help text 64 Home Theatre box remote codes 42 Horizontal Position 68 I Icons Channel banner 44 Indicator 32 Indirect light 8 INFO button 34 Initial channel 73 Initial volume 7[...]

Index Chapter 5 93 Sharpness 66 Signal Source 73 Signal Strength 72 Signal type 44 SKIP button 35 Sleep timer 44,77 Sliders 65 Smoothing Adjust 68 Sound 82 Mono 69 SRS 69 Stereo 69 SOUND button 35 Sound Logic 70 Sound mode icons 44 Special Features 73 Specifi cations 86 Back panel 87 Front panel 87 Sound 86 Video 86 SRS 69 Stereo 69 STOP button 35[...]

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