RCA HDTV manual

High-Defi nition T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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1 Intr oduction Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Defi nition T elevision (HDTV) featuring Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™) 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 technologically advan[...]

2 Intr oduction Part 2: Why RCA 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) resolution, (2) aspe[...]

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[...]

4 Intr oduction 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 added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV . These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital p[...]

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

6 T able of Contents Auto T uning Feature ...................................................................................................................... 41 Emergency Alert System ................................................................................................................ 42 Chapter 4: Using the TV’ s Menu System Menus,[...]

Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 7 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Explanation of Jacks and Cables • The Fr ont of Y our TV • How T o Connect • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries [...]

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

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[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Explanation of Jacks and Cables 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.). This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to ma[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 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 provides right audio connec[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 INPUT 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video component with either composite or component outputs such as a VCR or DVD player . • R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually wh[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 HDMI/DVI INPUT (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible wit[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder , digital camera, or video game system. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover . Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear . Notes: When you plug[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT . Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT . 2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV . A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 4[...]

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT . Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT . 2. Connect your VCR to your TV . A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (R [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI High-Defi nition 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 (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compati[...]

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + CableCARD The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television 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 television card. Depending on you[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Audio Connections 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 component that you are connecting to get the best results. •[...]

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 INPUT 1 L R S-VIDEO V CABLE INPUT FOR FACTOR Y USE ONL Y TV back panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT V RL CableCARD™ COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 2 ANTENNA INPUT COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS Use menu for composite video. L R P R P B Y/VIDEO HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. POWER (AC 120V~60Hz) FIXED/VA[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Ti p T o access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Plug in the TV Plug the fl at end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet co[...]

Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 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 Set u p 2 Closed Captioning Contin u e Set u p 1 Go Back 0 Main Men u Preferences Press  or  to p[...]

Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 23 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Programmed It • Using the INPUT Button • V olu[...]

24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. Also used in the TV menu to make selections. ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. I[...]

Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Contr ol INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing infor mation. Press again to remove the banner . INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, Front Input, HDMI/DVI, and last-active channel). T o quickly access an input, press the INPUT button and the [...]

26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Y ou’ll use these buttons when you pr ogram the remote for other components. Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote- controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other components. In[...]

Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Contr ol 3. Point the remote at the component, press and release PLA Y , then wait fi ve seconds or until the component button you’re trying to program stops fl ashing. At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program, so keep pointing it at the component. If, after fi ve seconds, the [...]

28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player , VCR, cable box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component 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 [...]

Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Contr ol Deleting ALL V olume Punchthrough Commands T o delete all programmed V olume Punchthrough settings and retur n the remote control back to the factory defaults, press and hold the VOL- button (the component button of the V olume Punchthrough lights). While holding the VOL- button, enter the code, 000, using the[...]

30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol DVD codes Programmable for DVD and AUX•HD buttons . DVD Aiwa ....................................................................3010, 3021 Apex ....................................................................3023, 3024 Broksonic ............................................................3027, 3075 Daew[...]

Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 31 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • Parental Contr ols • How V -Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto T uning Feature • Emergency Alert System (EA[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 32 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 [...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 33 Ch 88 -888 WLPJ Cable Inp u t 4:3 Nor m al 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 cal[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 34 Chapter 3 Par ental Controls The Par ental Controls 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 Featur es Chapter 3 35 Editing Channels in the Channel Lists All the lists can only be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Par ental Controls menu. Y ou can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the check mark in the box. Also, you can remove or “hide” a channel from the Locked L[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 36 Chapter 3 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 age-based TV rating limit and content theme limit. The V -Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen. The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced. 0 V B B V B B V B B B B V Bloc[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 37 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 Featur es 38 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 : V-Chip Movie Rating 2 V-Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Men u Parental Controls USA V -Chip Press OK to set the m ovie rating li m its wh[...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 39 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 Featur es 40 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 Controls 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 Featur es Chapter 3 41 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 . ([...]

Using the TV’ s Featur es 42 Chapter 3 Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input Component 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 component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is set to match the channel you cho[...]

Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 43 Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Contr ol Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Connections Menu • Prefer ences Menu[...]

44 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 2 to go straight to the Audio menu. Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu syst[...]

Chapter 4 45 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 to adjust the in[...]

46 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Pictur e Quality Menu The Pictur e Quality menu contains menus to confi gure video settings: Pictur e Settings, Pictur e Presets, Auto Color , Color W ar mth, Noise Reduction, Gr een Str etch, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one is described below. Note: When changing an ite[...]

Chapter 4 47 Using the TV’ s Menu System Contrast Expand 8 Advanced Settings 9 Edge Enhancement 7 Green Stretch 6 Noise Reduction 5 Color Warmth 4 Auto Color Auto Color 3 Picture Presets 2 Picture Settings 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu 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[...]

48 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next. The options are Off , Low , and High . Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture[...]

Chapter 4 49 Using the TV’ s Menu System Audio Connections 7 Balance 6 SAP 5 Audio Mode 4 Sound Logic 3 Audio Processor Audio Processor 2 Equalizer Presets 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu. Select a default for sound expansion: A change in this screen is appl[...]

50 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sound Logic Acting like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit suggested 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 Connections 7 Balance 6 SAP SAP 5 Audio Mode 4[...]

Chapter 4 51 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 2 Fixed/Variable Out 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Press 5 [...]

52 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Special Features 6 Auto T uning 5 Video Input Setup 4 Signal Source 3 Channel Search 2 Signal Search 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search features that are checked above. Channel Search finds channels for you. Check fewer boxes to make the search faster[...]

Chapter 4 53 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[...]

54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Assisted Setup 6 Preferences Preferences 5 Connections 4 Parental Controls 3 Audio 2 Picture Quality 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Press OK or 4 to access the Preferences menu. •Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions. •Screen Format: How to format a picture on the 16:9 screen. •Time Menu: Se[...]

Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 T ranslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Tim e Men u 3 Screen Format 2 Te x t h e r e Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences 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 [...]

56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Caption Style 5 Caption Priority Caption Priority 4 Digital Captions 3 Analog Captions 2 Caption Display 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu. A digital TV program may include analog-TV captions and[...]

Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 Lamp Power 7 T ranslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Time Menu 3 Screen Format Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen. Press OK to continue. Use this screen or the FORMA T button on the rem[...]

58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System T ranslucency Menu Language 6 T ranslucency 5 Lamp Power 7 Color Scheme 4 Tim e Men u 3 Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu. Highlight with the 5 and 6 arrows. Select with the OK bu[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 59 Changing Entertainment. Again. Refer ences Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Information • HDTV Specifi cations • Accessory Information • Limited W arranty • Car e and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Chapter 5[...]

Refer ences 60 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting 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 a[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 61 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 62 Chapter 5 Can’t select certain channel • May be blocked or not approved in the Par ental Controls 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 b[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 63 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 at left). Face the back of the TV . The sticker is located on the right side of [...]

Refer ences 64 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 65 Convenience Auto Channel Search ............................................................ Y es Multilingual On-screen Display ............................................ English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning .......................................................................... Y es Closed Captioning ................[...]

Refer ences 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 A Accessories 66 Action buttons 45 Advanced Settings 48 Age-based rating Blocking 37 Viewing 37 Age-based ratings Canada, English 39 Canada, French 40 USA 36 Analog captions 55 Analog TV channel 33 ANT•CAB button 24 Antenna Ch. List 34 ANTENNA INPUT jack 13 Aspect ratio 2,32 Assisted setup 21 AUDIO button 24 L/MONO 11 Audio Con[...]

Index 70 Chapter 5 D Digital CableCARD 3 Cable Ready 3 Sound 3 Digital audio out 51 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack 12 Digital captions 56 Digital TV channel 33 Direct entry programning 27 DLP 1 Dolby digital 19 DVD/VCR remote codes 30 DVD button 24 DVD remote codes 30 DVI Audio Input 51 E EAS 42 Edge Enhancement 47 Emergency Alert System 42 Equalizer pres[...]

Index Chapter 5 71 Screen Format 57 Search Automatic code 26 Channels 52 Second audio program 50 Service, authorized 9 Setup, assisted 21 Sharpness 46 Signal Source 53 Signal Strength 52 Signal type 32 Sleep timer 32,57 Sliders 45 Smoothing Adjust 48 Sound 61 Mono 49 SRS 49 Stereo 49 SOUND button 25 Sound Logic 50 Sound mode icons 32 Speaker connec[...]

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