High-Definition Television User's Guide
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Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA Scenium High Definition television—a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind—with comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through the TV’s features.
Introduction Digital Signal and Sound Digital signals can be compressed, enabling a much more robust signal with no variation in quality. Digital signals, in contrast to analog signals that are used with regular TVs, can be reproduced precisely. Another requirement of HDTV is the ability to reproduce 5.1 Dolby Digital sound.
Introduction FireWire® with Two-Way DTVLink® Control your 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 1394 components, such as the DVR10 (see below).
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Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 8 Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 9 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ...
Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... Picture Quality Menu .................................................................................................................... Picture Settings ....................................................................................................................... Picture Presets ...........................................
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • Turn on the TV • Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup • Complete the Assisted Setup • What to Expect • Next Steps Graphics contained within this publication are for
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You 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 disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Connections & Setup Choose Your 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 information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to page 18.
Connections & Setup RE WO P Note for U.S. Customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rcascenium.com/customer support.
Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER VIDEO RE WO P AUDI L S-VIDEO R +L OV — LO V HC HC UN EM CABLE TV OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA 3 RIGHT LEFT TV FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT SPEAKER SELECT EXT e llit r e t Sa eive c Re INT W/ R EXT SURR VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 2 V S-VIDEO 2A VCR VIDEO ANTENNA IN L AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 4 V PR PB V PR VIDEO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO R R R AUDIO INPUT 1 EXT AMP AUDIO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 3 Y
Connections & Setup 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. Your TV has a built-in subwoofer and/or you can use your TV as a center channel. 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 Note: Subwoofer status is not affected by the EXT/INT W/EXT SURR switch setting. Caution: DO NOT connect your audio/video receiver’s outputs or center channel output to the red and black EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OUTPUT on the TV. Damage to the TV may result.
Connections & Setup How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver You can connect two external speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. 1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core. 2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal. 3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+) and (-) to (-). 4. Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it’s connected securely. 5.
Connections & Setup Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet TV Computer 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 Internet. You don’t need to connect a computer to the router to surf the Internet. A computer is only needed if you want to view photos or graphics on your TV that are stored on your computer.
Connections & Setup TV Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR Digital VCR TV Other 1394 Component Hub Connection Fastest Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR Slowest Digital VCR Other 1394 Component Component-to-Component Connection How to Connect: TV + DTVLink and/or IEEE-1394 Components Two connection methods when connecting IEEE-1394 and DTVLink components are: component-to-component or hub.
Connections & Setup RIGHT SPEAKER SELECT EXT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER MAXIMUM POWER RATING (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE INT W/ R EXT SURR TV EXT AMP L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO INPUT 1 V TV FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT VIDEO INPUT 2 V VIDEO INPUT 3 V S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 4 PR V HD Set Top Box PR VIDEO INPUT 5 S-VIDEO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R R R Y R AUDIO INPUT 4 Y R AUDIO INPUT 5 AUDIO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 2 AUDIO IN
Connections & Setup 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 performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison.
Connections & Setup Y PB PR Component Jacks 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. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection. Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y•Pb•Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
Connections & Setup Back of the TV The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video in to video out, right audio in to right audio out, etc.).
Connections & Setup CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV CENTER SPEAKER INPUT • EXT AMP TV’s CENTER CHANNEL INPUTS Caution: Do not connect the A/V receiver’s CENTER CHANNEL output to the TV’s EXTERNAL SPEAKERS terminals. Damage to TV may occur. • 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.
Connections & Setup VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 5 RECORD OUTPUT 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.
Connections & Setup Why You 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 tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Button Lighting (available on select models) Your HDTV may have a top-light feature above the front panel buttons. The brightness (including off) of the light can be adjusted through the TV’s menu system if available on your model. Go to the Main Menu, highlight and select Preferences. Go to the Button Lighting feature and make your adjustments.
Connections & 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 into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panel will light for approximately 15 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV.
Connections & Setup Complete the Assisted Setup Tip To access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Main Menu 0 Go Back Closed Captioning Setup 1 Continue 2 Cancel Setup Your TV’s menu system allows you to adjust your TV’s features to be configured to work properly. On-screen information helps you choose settings to match your setup. The first time you turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup screens appear automatically. Select Begin Setup to start or select Cancel Setup to exit.
Connections & Setup 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 arrow button also moves the highlight to the left. Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup.
Connections & Setup 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 the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box). Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Connections & Setup 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 progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products. 4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR stopped playing the tape, the test was successful.
Connections & Setup 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. • If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE Plus+ system (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen.
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • The Learning Feature • Volume Punchthrough Feature • Remote Code List Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ON-OFF Green Action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). TV DVD VCR SATCAB PIP AUX Blue Action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). AUDIO SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP LIGHT ( ) Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds.
Using the Remote Control Tips The component button corresponding to the mode you’re in flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the remote. A warning banner may also appear on the screen when you press a remote button and your batteries are low. To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until indicator turns off. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products.
Using the Remote Control ON-OFF TV DVD SATCAB Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components VCR AUX The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remotecontrollable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components.
Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search 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 your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. 1.
Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature 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. up to After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the other component, the TV’s remote provides most of the operations you need.
Using the Remote Control 1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SAT/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) until the component button light turns off, flashes, and turns off. Release both buttons. 4.
Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You 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: Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. You’ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player.
Using the Remote Control Input source Acquiring Channel... Front Input Listening to: English in SRS FOCUS MPAA - Not Rated 00:30 12:30 AM 12:39 PM DVD 4:3 Normal 480i SD Note: Watch the Channel Banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button. 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.
Using the Remote Control Cable Box codes (cont’d) Sprucer ........................................................................ 5044 Standard Component ........................................ 5037, 5038 Starcom .............................................................. 5017, 5045 Stargate ........................................................................ 5017 Tocom ................................................................ 5004, 5022 United Cable .........................................
Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental Controls • How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto Tuning Feature • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation • Using the Web Browser • 1394 Recording Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel Ch 888-888 WWWW Listening to: English in SRS FOCUS MPAA - Not Rated 00:30 12:30 AM 12:39 PM Antenna A (Air) 16:9 Normal 1080i HD 00h:00m:00s 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).
Using the TV’s Features Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called minor channels) are channels associated with the Primary channel (sometimes called the major channel). A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels.
Using the TV’s Features Video window Promotional Information Action buttons Channel Listings Program information 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. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details).
Using the TV’s Features 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. If you are highlighting a digital channel, the channel label will include a subchannel, such as CBS [4-08]. • Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.
Using the TV’s Features 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 browse through different channels (unlock). The PIP button also locks/unlocks the video window.
Using the TV’s Features Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs. Schedule Menu Action Buttons • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press the Blue button on the remote. • Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press the Green button on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices: ONCE records only on that day.
Using the TV’s Features Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Lock TV 2 Video Input List 3 Antenna A List 4 Antenna B List 5 V-Chip TV Rating 6 V-Chip Movie Rating 7 V-Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block 9 Web Browser Block Parental Controls Parental Controls Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits, the Locked List, and blocking features that you have set up in the Parental Controls menu. In order to lock the TV, enter the four-digit password you would like to use.
Using the TV’s Features 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 for major channels 126 through 999. Even if a subchannel is checked in Antenna A/B List, it won’t be tuned to when you press CH+ if the channel doesn’t exist.
Using the TV’s Features USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V-Chip menu. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based Rating Field rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view. Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out higher ratings. To block programs with higher ratings: 1.
Using the TV’s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) Viewable: Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 V-Chip TV Rating 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Parental Controls X NC-17 Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Viewable. 2.
Using the TV’s Features Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Age-Based Rating 18+ 14+ Canada V-Chip English Rating System Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence guidelines: may contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences.
Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Rating Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+ Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 16+ Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. 13+ 13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
Using the TV’s Features Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Lock TV 2 Video Input List 3 Antenna A List 4 Antenna B List 5 USA V-Chip 6 Canada V-Chip 7 V-Chip Unrated 8 Front Button Block 9 Web Browser Block Front Button Block Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel.
Using the TV’s Features 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 Auto Tuning.
Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel Main picture channel number 00:30 Ch 888-888 WWWW Listening to: English in SRS FOCUS MPAA - Not Rated Channel control indicator PIP Ch 8 Unrated 12:30 AM 12:39 PM Antenna A (Air) 4:3 Normal 480i SD Antenna A (Air) PIP channel number Using the PIP Feature The PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels, PIP won’t work when tuned to a digital (ATSC) channel.
Using the TV’s Features Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Picture Quality 3 Audio 4 Time 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences 8 Assisted Setup 9 Web Browser This television has a built-in web browser for linking to the Internet. To fully operate the web browser, you will need the right keyboard, a connection to the Internet via the Ethernet jack, and an Internet service provider.
Using the TV’s Features Tips Inputs cannot be viewed in the video window of the browser. If you have the optional keyboard, previously visited sites are also available as a drop-down listing from the address bar. The list can hold only a certain number of addresses, so at some point a new address will replace the oldest one. You can use channel up/down to tune to a different channel in the video window. Number keys cannot be used to tune channels in the video window.
Using the TV’s Features • Don’t change channels when you are recording because recording will automatically stop. If you tune away from the digital program you’re recording, you may either cause the 1394 output to stop sending the program (e.g., if you tune to an analog channel) or to record something unintended (a different digital channel). • A dialogue box appears when you press the RECORD button to let you know the 1394 component is recording the channel that you selected.
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of screens. An overview follows. Note: The GUIDE Plus+ Menu, Parental Controls, Web Browser, and 1394 Recording menu items are discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup Chapter.
Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Balance 6 Connections Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 100 50 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 slider. 0 51% 61% 48% 45% 13% Note: Some sliders are positioned horizontally; for example, Translucency, Balance, and Initial Volume.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Picture Quality 3 Audio 4 Time 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences 8 Assisted Setup 9 Web Browser The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the picture for each of the TV's inputs: •Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture. •Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings. •Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel. •Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence 7 SVM 8 Film Mode 9 Reset Controls Picture Quality Auto Color Off When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone variations. Press or to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press to return to the menu. Normal Warm Color Warmth automatically adjusts the "temperature" of the picture. Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture colors.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Convergence 7 SVM 8 Film Mode 9 Reset Controls SVM improves the sharpness of the picture by sharpening the black-to-white edges and white-to-black edges. Some users may prefer the TV's picture when SVM is off. A change in this screen is applied to all inputs. Press or to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press to return to the menu.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back Text here Presets 1 Equalizer 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Language 5 SAP 6 Balance 7 Fixed/Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out 9 Subwoofer Equalizer Presets Audio Video Equalizer Preset Settings Flat Standard +12 dB Movie Music Voice 0 dB Videogame Video Camera -12 dB Personal +6 +3 0 -5 -10 -5 -3 60 Hz 150 Hz 400 Hz 1 kHz 2.5 kHz 6.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Language 5 SAP 6 Balance 7 Fixed/Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out 9 Subwoofer Sound Logic On Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor 3 Sound Logic 4 Audio Language 5 SAP 6 Balance 7 Fixed/Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out 9 Subwoofer Audio Variable Output, Speakers On Variable Output, Speakers Off Fixed Output, Speakers Off Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV. Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier with its own remote control for volume control.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Sleep Timer 2 Record/Wake Timer 3 Time of Day Time Menu Time The current time is 3:58 PM. Daily Timer On Daily Timer Off Turn TV On at: + – 12:00 Turn TV Off at: + – 1:15 am Duration 1 hour, 15 mintues When the timer is on, it will turn the TV on and tune to: Antenna A (Air + + – 46 – 1 Channel Sub-Channel Tip: Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digital channel via the 1394 output, or use it as a wake-up timer.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup 8 Special Features 9 Ethernet Setup Channel Search Connections Use Full Search the first time that your TV is setup to search for channels on Antenna A and B. Full Search will also automatically detect the proper Air or Cable setting. A Full Channel Search requires several minutes to complete. Thereafter, use Quick Search.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup 8 Special Features 9 Ethernet Setup VCR Front Input Tip: If you indicated in GUIDE Plus+ Setup that you have a cable box, set the Auto Tuning for SAT-CABLE to "Not Connected".
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Picture Quality 3 Audio 4 Time 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences 8 Assisted Setup 9 Web Browser The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to match your personal preferences: •Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions. •Screen Format: How to display a 4:3 image on a 16:9 screen. •Side Panels: Select the brightness of the non-video areas. •Record Output: Choose the format for making recordings.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Caption Display 2 Analog Captions 3 Digital Captions 4 Caption Priority 5 Caption Style Preferences Service 1 Closed Captioning You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital-TV programs. Service 2 Service 3 If the "Caption Priority" feature is set to "Use the digital captions", then the digital caption mode you select is used for digital-TV programs.
Using the TV’s Menu System Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same. Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33% and the vertical size increases by approximately 33%. Notes: There is no ability provided to change the screen format for a 16:9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV’s screen.
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu 0 Go Back 1 Closed Captioning 2 Screen Format 3 Record Output 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language 7 Digital Channel Info Preferences The translucency level you set is applied to the on-screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs and antennas. An exception is Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) and some component video formats where translucency is set to opaque and cannot be changed. The translucency level you set does not affect GUIDE Plus+.
Chapter 5 Reference Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • HDTV Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
References Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.
References Blank screen • Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly. • Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel. • Try another channel. • If you’re trying to tune to a digital (ATSC) channel that you know exists, you may need to disable the Digital Channel Info. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU); choose Preferences; choose Digital Channel Info.
References Black box appears on the screen • Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 72 for more instructions. Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen • The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup.
References The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly.
References HDTV Specifications** Tuning Capability Channel Tuning NTSC/ATSC Digital Cable Compatibility (64 QAM - 256 QAM) ................. DTVLink, DVI/HDTV, Component Video Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ............................................ Yes Adjustable Color Warmth ....................................................... Yes 4:3 Format Control (Screen) .................................................... Normal, Zoom, Stretch Auto Color Control .............................................
References Convenience Web Browser ............................................................................ Yes Auto Channel Search (Full and Quick) .................................... Yes Multilingual On-screen Display ............................................... English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning (One-button Launch) ......................................... Yes, four components Closed Captioning ....................................................................
References 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 duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-coded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end.
References ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SATCAB PIP AUX AUDIO SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT VCR+ FORMAT INFO MENU CLEAR OK GUIDE CH VOL MUTE Accessory Order Form Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Qty Total Price $3.95 Description Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) Part No. VH81 Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH89 $5.
References Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below BY PHONE: Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call 1-800-338-0376. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on the order form. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card BY MAIL: Detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Inc.
References Limited Warranty 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. Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • • Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
References Limitation of Warranty: • • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
References FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index 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 AVR 2 Accessories 84 Antenna 85 Order form 85 Splitters 85 Action buttons 63 GUIDE Plus+ system 45 Adding a learned function 36 Advertising, GUIDE Plus+ system 47 Age-based rating Blocking 51 Viewing 51 Age-Based Ratings 50, 53, 54 Amplifier 8 Analog Signals 1, 17 Captions 73 Channels 43 ANTENNA A 10, 11, 19, 22 ANTENNA B
Index Internet 15 Network 9 Router, TV 15 Satellite Receiver, TV, VCR 11 TV, DTVLink 16 TV, Receiver, Speakers 12 TV, Set-top box using DVIHDTV 17 TV, Satellite Receiver, VCR 11 TV, VCR, DVD Player 10 Video 9 VCR, TV, DVD player 10 VCR, TV, Satellite Receiver 11 HD Set-top Box 17 Connections menu 70 1394 Setup 72 Antenna info 70 Audio tuning 72 Channel search 71 Ethernet setup 72 Signal source 71 Signal type 71 Software ungrade 71 Special features 72 Content Themes 50 Blocking 51 Viewing 52 Contrast 64 Cont
Index N Natural picture setting 64 NetConnect 3 Network connections 9 News menu 46 Noise reduction 65 Normal, screen format 74 Number buttons 32 Numeric entries 63 O OK button 24, 33 ON•OFF button 33 On-screen help 62 On-screen help text 62 Optical cable 18 Order form Accessory 85 Output RECORD 22 OUTPUTS Audio 20 Overheating 8 P Parental controls 48 Channel lists 48 Editing channels 49 Lock/unlock 48 Parental controls icon 42 Password, v-chip 81 PAUSE button 33 PCM 12, 69 PCM receiver 12 Personal picture
TV button 33 TV connection 11 TV mode 25 TV problems 78 TV, VCR, DVD Player Connection 10 U Universal remote programming to control other brands of components 35 URLs, saving 58 USA V-Chip TV ratings 49 V V-Chip 48 Age-Based Ratings 49 Blocking age-based 51 Blocking Movies 52 Canada 49, 53 Content Themes 49 USA 49 USA TV ratings 49 Viewing age-based rating 51 V-chip display 42 V-Chip rating screen 50 V-Chip unrated program 54 Variable Output 12 Variable/Fixed out 69 VCR 23 GUIDE Plus+ system 28 VCR button
Visit the RCA Scenium website at www.rcascenium.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2003 Thomson Inc.
