RCA HD52W56 manual

High-Definition T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. 16339320.00 CVR 5/27/04, 4:03 PM 1 A throw-in sheet was included with this  instruction book advising the user of  possible picture tube damage due to  stationary images.  Click on this note to view the throw-in  sheet.[...]

Important Information This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceab[...]

1 Intr oduction Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following section highlights some of your TV ’ s most unique features. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features. Resolution (it’ s math...that works for you) The crisp, lifelike pictur e that people[...]

2 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[...]

3 T able of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .......................................................................................................... ......... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 6 Protect Ag[...]

4 T able of Contents Auto T uning Featur e ............................................................................................................ .......... 37 PIP (Picture-in-Pictur e) Operation ............................................................................................. .... 38 Emergency Alert System (EAS) .................[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e 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 6 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. •T urn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconn[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 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 8 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 mak[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC (analog) component. These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). • R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually [...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital* or PCM receiver or decoder . Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). If you own a r eceiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to connect the T[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 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: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover . Please note the illustration below[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 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 2[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 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 2 (R [...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital inter face 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 compatib[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 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 for availability of services and to obtain a digital cable [...]

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 Ti p To access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet contr[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 Ti p The first 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 2 Closed Captioning Continue Setup 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press  or  to point to a[...]

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Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 19 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 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 Pr ogrammed It • Using the INPUT button • Remo[...]

20 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. Also moves the PIP window, see page 38 for more information. Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote[...]

Chapter 2 21 Using the Remote Contr ol INPUT T oggles through the TV’s available input sources (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, Front Input, HDMI/DVI, and last-active channel). T o quickly access an input, press the INPUT button and the input number , for example, INPUT +1 to access INPUT 1. MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear . MUTE Reduces the TV’s v[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Find Out If Y ou Need to Pr ogram the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your TV , such as a DVD player , do the following: 1. Turn on the component (in this example, a DVD player). 2. Point the remote at the component. 3. Press[...]

Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Contr ol Using Dir ect Entry 1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player , etc.) 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote. 4. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code [...]

24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Front Input DVD 4:3 Normal 480i SD 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Listening to Stereo MP AA - Not Rated 12:39 PM 12:30 AM 00:30 Acquiring Channel... 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 o[...]

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Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 27 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • Par ental Controls • How V -Chip W orks for the USA and Canada • Auto T uning Featur e • PIP (Pictur e-In-Pictur [...]

Using the TV’ s Features 28 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 29 Ch 88 -888 WLPJ Cable Input 4:3 Normal 480i SD Listening to Stereo 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 minor cha[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 30 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols The Parental 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 pr ogram your TV so it won?[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 31 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 Li[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 32 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 scr een. 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 Features Chapter 3 33 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[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) 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[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 35 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 36 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 V[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 37 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[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 38 Chapter 3 Input 1 Component is connected to the Input 1 Video ( V ) or S-V IDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button. Input 2 Compatible video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver , is connected to the Input 2 COMPONENT/C[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 39 2. Use the channel up and down, INPUT , ANT•CAB, or number buttons, or component buttons that have been auto tuned, to change the PIP channel. 3. T o change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL. Then use any of the above mentioned buttons. T o go back and forth between controlling the PIP w[...]

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Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 41 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Scr een Help, and Contr ol Panels • Pictur e Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Connections Menu •P r efer ences Menu 16339320.04 Menu 5/27/04, 4:03 PM 41[...]

42 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 43 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider . Press the left or right arrow to adjust the indic[...]

44 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, Convergence, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one is described below. Note: When changing an item in the Pictur e Quali[...]

Chapter 4 45 Using the TV’ s Menu System Contrast Expand 7 Advanced Settings 8 Edge Enhancement 6 Convergence 5 Color Warmth 4 Auto Color Auto Color 3 Picture Presets 2 Picture Settings 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Picture Quality Press  or  to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press  to return to the menu. When Auto Color is set [...]

46 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. Reset Controls Contrast Expand 7 Edge Enhancement 6 Convergence 5 Colo[...]

Chapter 4 47 Using the TV’ s Menu System Audio Connections 7 Dynamic Bass 8 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  or  to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press  to return to the menu. Select a default for sound expansion: A change i[...]

48 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 49 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 the Audio Connections feature, a submenu appears with options: Digital Audio Out and DVI Audio Input. Digital Audio Out 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Press  or  to point to an option, [...]

50 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Special Features 7 Ethernet Setup 8 Auto T uning 6 Vi deo Input Setup 5 Signal Source 4 Software Upgrade Software Upgrade 3 Channel Search 2 Signal Strength 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Yo u can view your current TV -software version and check if a new software version is available. If you have a conn[...]

Chapter 4 51 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 V ideo 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 yo[...]

52 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  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: [...]

Chapter 4 53 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 Tr anslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Time Menu 3 Screen Format 2 Te x t here 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 capti[...]

54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Caption Style Caption Style 5 Caption Priority 4 Digital Captions 3 Analog Captions 2 Caption Display 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Press OK to select one of the three Caption sizes. Press  to re turn to the menu. When available digital captions can be displayed using: The caption [...]

Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 Tr anslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Ti me 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 remote to chang[...]

56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Tr anslucency Menu Language 6 Tr anslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Tim e Menu 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. Highlight with the  and  arrows. Select with the OK button[...]

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Refer ences 58 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 prefer, 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 and [...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 59 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. T ry pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If using an S-Video connection, component video and composite video, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks. • Make sure the correct Audio Pr ocessor m[...]

Refer ences 60 Chapter 5 Video and audio are out of sync • If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT jack, read the following information. 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 betwe[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 61 HDTV Specifications ** T uning Capability Channel Tuning ....................................................................... NTSC/A TSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ..................................................... 64 QAM - 256, QAM, HDMI/DVI, .........................................................[...]

Refer ences 62 Chapter 5 Convenience Auto Channel Search ........................................................... Y es Multilingual On-screen Display .......................................... English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning ......................................................................... Y es Closed Captioning ....................[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 63 Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment 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 ar e required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, co[...]

Refer ences 64 Chapter 5 Price Part No. Description Optical/SPDIF cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver . DV3 (3- ft),DV6 (6-ft) Network Category 6 cables help you connect to a component with an ethernet jack. High performance 500MHz Bandwith, 5x bandwidth of standard Categ[...]

Refer ences Chapter 5 65 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. •T wo years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the f[...]

Refer ences 66 Chapter 5 Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., [...]

Index Chapter 5 67 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequen[...]

Index 68 Chapter 5 Symbols 3:2 pulldown 46 A Accessories 63 Action buttons 43 Advanced Settings 46 Age-based rating Blocking 33 Viewing 33 Age-Based Ratings Canada, English 35 Canada, French 37 USA 32 Analog captions 53 Analog TV channel 29 ANT•CAB button 20 ANTENNA INPUT jack 10 Arrow buttons 20 Aspect ratio 28 Assisted setup 16 Audio r emote co[...]

Index Chapter 5 69 H HD Receiver remote codes 25 HDMI/DVI jack 10 HDTV specifications 61 Help text 42 I Icons Channel banner 28 Indicator 20 Indirect light 6 INFO button 20 Initial channel 51 Initial volume 51 INPUT 1 jacks 8 INPUT 2 jacks 9 INPUT button 21 J Jacks ANTENNA INPUT 10 CABLE INPUT 10 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT 9 COMPOSITE INPUT 9 DIGIT [...]

Index 70 Chapter 5 V ideogame picture setting 44 V iewing Movie ratings 34 Specific content themes 34 V olume Initial 51 Maximum 51 V olume up button 11 V olume up/down buttons 21 W W arranty, limited 65 Y Y/Video Pb Pr jacks 9 Z Zoom, screen format 55 16339320.05 Other 5/27/04, 4:04 PM 70[...]

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