RCA HDLP50W151 manual

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    HDT V with DLP technology High Definition Television User's Guide[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . VCR Plus+, C 3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar -TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates. Patent 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121[...]

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    1 Intr oduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition T elevision (HDTV) featuring DLP™ (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 this is a tech[...]

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    2 Intr oduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP™ is better? DLP™ is just part of the story. Y ou 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) resol[...]

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    3 Intr oduction 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, weath[...]

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    4 Intr oduction FireWir e® with T wo-W ay DTVLink® Control your IEEE-1394 components via your HDTV! Just link them together via the 2-way DTVLink jacks and you can network your high-speed compatible 1394 digital components. The two-way jacks allow the audio and video signals to flow into and out from the 1394 components, such as the DVR10 (see be[...]

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    5 T able of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .......................................................................................................... ......... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 8 Choose Y o[...]

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    6 T able of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’ s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Contr ol Panels ............................................................................... 62 Picture Quality Menu ........................................................................................................... ......... 64 Picture Settings ...[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 7 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • How T o Connect • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Back of the TV • Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Fr ont of Y our[...]

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    Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •T urn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or discon[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV , depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV . For more info[...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for the GUIDE Plus+ system). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT . If you have only an of f-ai[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for the GUIDE Plus+ system). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT . If you have only an[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Audio Connections W ith the audio versatility of your HDTV , you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. Choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results. • Connect audio/video rec[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 IN OUT A/V AMPLIFIER VCR IN TV IN OUT TAPE IN CD L R LEFT RIGHT + – DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER LEFT RIGHT + – SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR – + – + Back of Left Front Speaker Back of Right Front Speaker OR – + – + Back of Left Front Speaker Back of Right Rear Speaker Back of Left Rear Speaker[...]

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    Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT RIGHT FIXED/V ARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS INT W/ EXT SURR VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P R L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L/ MONO R V P B Y [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV’ s ETHERNET Jack The illustration above provides you with a general connection to the TV’s ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your HDTV’s browser to surf the Inter net. Y ou don’t need to connect a computer to the router to surf the Internet. A computer is only nee[...]

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    Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 TV Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR Digital VCR Other 1394 Component How to Connect: TV + DTVLink and/or IEEE-1394 Components T wo connection methods when connecting IEEE-1394 and DTVLink components are: component-to-component or hub. The component-to-component method is each component connected in a chain-lik[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 How to Connect: TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Inter face) Digital Visual Interface is a specification created by the Digital Display W orking Group to support analog and digital signals on a single interface. This uncompressed digital video interface is becoming more prevalent and is expected t[...]

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    Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 ETHERNET Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 85). There are several ways to connect components to your TV . Different jacks and cables provide a different level of per[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y , Pb, Pr jacks allow you to connect a component, such as a DVD player . This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. T o ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection. N[...]

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    Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P R L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L/ MONO R V P B Y P R VIDEO INPUT 5 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER MAXIMUM [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 CENTER SPEAKER INPUT • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch - TV Position Sound comes from TV’s internal speakers. - EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used for an external center channel. When an external audio/video receiver’s center channel output is connected to the TV’s center channel i[...]

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    Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. • L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white. •R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • DVI-HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video source to the TV . REC[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ 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 tu[...]

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    Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 The Fr ont of Y our TV Button Lighting Y our HDTV with DLP technology has a top-light feature above the buttons on the front of the TV . Y ou can adjust the brightness (including off) of the light through the TV’s menu system. Go to the Main Menu , highlight and select Prefer ences . Go to the Button Lighting [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 25 Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, th[...]

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    Connections & Setup 26 Chapter 1 Ti p Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels. Y ou may want to leave and come back later . Ti p To access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Complete the Assisted Setup Y our TV’s menu system allows you to adjust your TV?[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 27 2. 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 the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left ar[...]

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    Connections & Setup 28 Chapter 1 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ system. 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use th[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 29 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. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. Important Note: When code testing is in pr ogress, don?[...]

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    Connections & Setup 30 Chapter 1 What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system, the guide will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. ?[...]

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    Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. 31 Using the Remote Contr ol Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol •P r ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Programmed It • The Learning Feature •V olume Punchthrough Featur e • Remote Code Li[...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Blue Action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). Green Action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). LIGHT ( ) Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s [...]

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    Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Contr ol GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the GUIDE Plus+ system. INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information. Press again to remove the banner . In the GUIDE Plus+ system, brings up more program information. INPUT T oggles through the TV’s available input sources (Front Input, INPUT[...]

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    34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p By default, the AUX button is programmed for a second RCA VCR. If auto tuning is set up, it will tune to VCR2 input channel. Y ou’ll use these buttons when you program the remote for other components. Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate m[...]

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    Chapter 2 35 Using the Remote Contr ol Using Automatic Code Sear ch Note: The AUX button can only search VCR codes, but can be used for a non-VCR device by programming it with direct entry method. If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of y[...]

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    36 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 components you have connected to the TV . Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode. After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the [...]

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    Chapter 2 37 Using the Remote Contr ol 1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The component button lights. 2. On the TV remote, press and hold the RECORD button. 3. Keep pressing both of the buttons (the component button and the RECORD button) [...]

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    38 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol V olume Punchthrough Featur e Y ou may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier , but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video receiver . An example follows:[...]

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    Chapter 2 39 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you find the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT . • If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VC[...]

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    40 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Cable Box codes (cont’d) Sprucer ........................................................................ 5044 Standard Component ........................................ 5037, 5038 Starcom .............................................................. 5017, 5045 Stargate ....................................[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 41 Chapter 3 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Par ental Controls • How V -Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto T uning Feature • PIP (Pictur e-In-Pictur[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 42 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or 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[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 43 Ch 88 -888 WWWW Antenna A (Air) 4:3 Normal 480i SD Listening to: English in SRS FOCUS 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 (sometim[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. Y ou must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). T[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 45 Listings The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window. •P r ess the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down butto[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 46 Chapter 3 Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 47 Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs. Schedule Menu Action Buttons • Remove Highlight the W atch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press the Blue button on the remote. • Change Highlight the W atch or Record timer you w[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 48 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols The Par ental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser , or use the buttons on the front of the TV . The Parental Contr ols menu also involves software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 49 For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting. Subchannels are not supported[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 50 Chapter 3 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Str ongly Cautioned . Contains some material tha[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 51 V iewing 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[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 52 Chapter 3 V iewing 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) V iewable : V-Chip Movie Rating 2 V-Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Parental Controls USA V -Chip Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 53 Canada V -Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and Fr ench. 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[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 54 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 [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 55 Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. • Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV . (Wh[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 56 Chapter 3 Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna A Component is connected to the ANTENNA A jack on the back of the TV , and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Au[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 57 Ti p A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window , and when you find a channel you like, press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture. Using the PIP Feature The PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels. PIP won’t work when tuned to a digital (A TSC) channel.[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 58 Chapter 3 Using the W eb Br owser Important: T o use the TV’ s web browser , you must have your TV connected to the Internet (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Web Br owser 9 Assisted Setup 8 Preferences 7 Connections 6 Parental Controls 5 Tim e 4 Audio 3 Picture Quality 2[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 59 Contr olling the Web Br owser As stated previously, the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic browser functions. However , the optional keyboard makes browser navigation much easier and is the only way to enter a URL address. Below is a table that shows which remote buttons work what funct[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 60 Chapter 3 •A dialogue box appears when you press the RECORD button to let you know the 1394 component is recording the channel that you selected. •Y ou can select a default recording preference: record all subchannels on a major channel or record only a specific subchannel. Recording just the subchannel saves space[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 61 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Scr een Help, and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu •P r eferences Menu[...]

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    62 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[...]

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    Chapter 4 63 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Press the left or right arrow button on the remote to highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on the vertical sl[...]

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    64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Pictur e Quality Menu The Pictur e Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Settings, Pictur e Pr esets, Auto Color , Color W ar mth, Noise Reduction, Advanced Settings, and Reset Contr ols. Each one is described below. To access the Pictur e Quality menu: 1. Press MENU on the remot[...]

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    Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’ s Menu System Auto Color Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. A different Auto Color setting can be stored for each input. Choose On or Off , depending on your preference. Reset Controls 7 Advanced Settings 6 Noise Reduction 5 Color Warmth 4 Auto Color Auto Color 3 Picture Presets 2 Picture [...]

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    66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Green Str etch Gr een Str etch makes green “greener” and increases the saturation. Nature shows and sporting events are especially enhanced by this feature. The options are Off , Low , and High . Any change to this feature is applicable to all video inputs and does not affect the Pictur e Settings . Ve[...]

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    Chapter 4 67 Using the TV’ s Menu System Digital Audio Out 8 Fixed/V ariable Out 7 Balance 6 SAP 5 Audio Language 4 Sound Logic 3 Audio Processor Audio Processor 2 Equalizer Presets 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Press  or  to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press  to return to the menu. The Audio Processor setting alters th[...]

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    68 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System • Stereo Splits the incoming ster eo audio signal into left and right front channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stereo when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo. • Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio[...]

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    Chapter 4 69 Using the TV’ s Menu System Balance The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers, rear external speakers, and the headphone output. Balance does not affect any other audio output. Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left and right speakers. Note: Balance setting affects only variable-volume outputs. Fixed/V [...]

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    70 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Time Menu The Time menu lets you set up time-related features and a 1394 timed recording. Time menu consists of Sleep Timer , Record/W ake Timer , and Time of Day. • Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specific time. • Recor d/W ake Timer Used to turn the TV on and [...]

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    Chapter 4 71 Using the TV’ s Menu System Ethernet Setup 9 Special Features 8 1394 Setup 7 Auto T uning 6 Signal T ype Signal Type 5 Signal Source 4 Software Upgrade 3 Channel Search 2 Antenna Info 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Y ou can select the Air/Cable setting for Antenna A and Antenna B. Press OK to continue. Antenna B Signal T ype Yo u [...]

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    72 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Use the keyboard or the remote's arrow keys to enter the host name. This may be the only setup you need to do. Reset All 4 Proxy Server 3 IP Address 2 Host Name Host Name 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Ethernet Setup Some Internet Service Providers (phone/cable company) may require you to provide t[...]

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    Chapter 4 73 Using the TV’ s Menu System Caption Style 5 Caption Priority 4 Digital Captions 3 Analog Captions Analog Captions 2 Caption Display 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Press  or  to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press  to return to the menu. Yo u can select a mode or source of closed caption[...]

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    74 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Lamp Power 8 7 Digital Channel In fo Menu Language 6 Translucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Record Output 3 Screen Format Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Select Normal for 4:3 images to retain their width and height. Side panels will appear at the left and right sides. A picture [...]

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    Chapter 4 75 Using the TV’ s Menu System Lamp Power 8 Digital Channel Info 7 Menu Language 6 Translucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Record Output 3 Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press  or  to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press  to return to the menu. You can record analog and digital progra[...]

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    76 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language The menu language can be changed to one of three languages: English, Spanish or Fr ench . The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu. Note: Spanish and French are not available in the guide, browser , or in some software upgrade pop-up message screens. Button Li[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. 77 Refer ence Chapter Overview: •T r oubleshooting • Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited W arranty • Car e and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Chapter 5[...]

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    Refer ences 78 Chapter 5 Tr 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 provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Repr esentative who will visit you home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system an[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 79 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. ?[...]

  • Page 82

    Refer ences 80 Chapter 5 No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the GUIDE Plus+ Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 46-47 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be blank — chang[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 81 • Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly. • Make sure VCR is tuned to the line input. Don’t change channels. • Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus . If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully, the Record option won’t be avail[...]

  • Page 84

    Refer ences 82 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifications ** T uning Capability Channel Tuning ....................................................................... NTSC/A TSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ..................................................... 1394 (DTVLink), 64 QAM - 256 .........................................................[...]

  • Page 85

    Refer ences Chapter 5 83 Matrix Surround Sound ....................................................... Y es Second Audio Program (SAP) ............................................. Y es Sound Logic Audio Leveler ................................................. Y es SRS Labs T ruSurround XT ................................................... Y es S[...]

  • Page 86

    Refer ences 84 Chapter 5 Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/ Video Cable is a double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to dupl[...]

  • Page 87

    Refer ences Chapter 5 85 Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter , 4-way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to c[...]

  • Page 88

    Refer ences 86 Chapter 5 Placing an Order BY PHONE: Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card r eady and call 1-800-338-0376 . Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on the order form. BY MAIL: Detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Tho[...]

  • Page 89

    Refer ences Chapter 5 87 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[...]

  • Page 90

    Refer ences 88 Chapter 5 Car e and Cleaning 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 cabinet 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 scratc[...]

  • Page 91

    Refer ences Chapter 5 89 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 inter ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio [...]

  • Page 92

    Index 90 Chapter 5 Symbols 1394 3 Cable 8 Jacks 22 Recording 59, 72 Problems 81 Setup 72 16:9 Aspect ratio 1, 42 3:2 pulldown 2, 66 4:3 Aspect ratio 1 Normal 74 Stretch 75 Zoom 75 6-pin connector 16 A A VR 2 Accessories 84 Antenna 85 Order form 85 Splitters 85 Action buttons 63 GUIDE Plus+ system 45 Adding a learned function 36 Advertising, GUIDE P[...]

  • Page 93

    Index Chapter 5 91 Parental 48 Reset 66 D Deleting ALL learned functions 37 Digit buttons 32 Digital Audio Out 69 AUDIO OUT jack 18, 22 Captions 74 Channels 43, 76 Connections 9 Optical input 12 Signals 1, 2, 17 V isual interface connection 17 Direct entry programning 34 DLP , 1, 2 Dolby Digital 12 Dolby Digital receiver 18 DSL modem 15 DTVLink Aut[...]

  • Page 94

    Index 92 Chapter 5 Color scheme 75 Digital captions 74 Digital channel info 76 Menu language 76 Record output 75 Screen format 74 T ranslucency 76 Problems 1394 Recording 81 Audio 79 GUIDE Plus+ system 80 Parental controls 81 Remote control 81 Timer 78 TV 78 V -Chip 81 Program title 42 Programming Cable box codes 39 DVD codes 40 DVD/VCR codes 40 PV[...]

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