HDTV User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Find Inside: • The DLP Experience.... page 1 • Connections.................. page 5 • Remote. ......................... page 19 • Features......................... page 29 • Menus. ........................... page 37 • FAQs. .............................. page 49 • Troubleshooting.......... page 50 rca.
Important Information Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). With the exception of the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Introduction Thank You for Choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing® technology–a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology–DLP and HDTV. 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 all of the TV’s features.
Introduction Other Key Features of Owning an RCA HDTV RCA HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A summary of your TV’s most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features.
Table of Contents Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges..................................................................................... 5 Protect Components from Overheating..............................................................
Table of Contents Parental Controls............................................................................................................. 31 Lock/Unlock TV.......................................................................................................... 31 How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada................................................................. 31 USA V-Chip TV Ratings..............................................................................................
Chapter 1: 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 device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions sheet packed with your TV.
Connections & Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local off-air digital and analog channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable by using the CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT). See below for these locations.
Connections & Setup Using the CableCARD Slot The CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT) allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card. Depending on your cable company, an installer might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you, or they’ll simply send you the digital cable card.
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. The HDMI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks are good, while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Connections & Setup Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection INPUT 2 SVGA INPUT INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO L VIDEO PB R L AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA ANTENNA INPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT For Factory use only CABLE INPUT R R S-VIDEO WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back panel might be different.
Connections & Setup Audio/Video Connection INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO L L VIDEO R R L PB SVGA INPUT INPUT 3 INPUT 4 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA S-VIDEO ANTENNA INPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT L HDMI 1 INPUT PR WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) HDMI 2 INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT For Factory use only Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back panel might be different.
Connections & Setup HDMI Connection INPUT 2 INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO L VIDEO Y/VIDEO L R L PB R PB SVGA INPUT INPUT 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA L HDMI 1 INPUT PR S-VIDEO R PR HDMI 2 INPUT WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ANTENNA INPUT CABLE INPUT For Factory use only R S-VIDEO Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back panel might be different.
Connections & Setup OR • If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 INPUT (or HDMI 2 INPUT if your TV has this jack and it’s more convenient) jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device. HDMI cable Notes: To view the picture from the connected device, refer to Chapter 2, Using the Remote Control. The section is called, Using the INPUT Button.
Connections & Setup Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby® Digital If you own a receiver with Dolby® digital decoding or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality. Digital Optical cable • Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver.
Connections & Setup 0 Go Back 1 Continue Setup 2 Cancel Setup Main Menu4Setup Options4Assisted Setup 4Menu Language English Highlight with the 5and 6 arrows. Select with the OK button. Español Resalte con las flechas 5 y 6. Seleccione con el botón OK. Set the Menu Language Press the right arrow button, then press OK to select English and continue to the next step. Press the down arrow button to choose another language, then press OK to continue. Français Mise en surbrillance avec 5 et 6.
Connections & Setup What To Expect Watching TV If you have both analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list. To tell the difference between these channels, press the INFO button and look in the channel banner for these things: a subchannel, the format, an A or D (analog or digital) icon and resolution the TV is receiving. • Analog channels only display one channel number. Digital channels received through the digital cable card also have one channel number.
Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video output, right audio input into right audio output, etc.).
Connections & Setup INPUT 4 COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to an additional optional video device, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2. FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS • L L and R Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input, and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input.
Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front/Side Input Jacks The TV has front/side 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. Some models have touch sensor buttons. Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear. Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal speakers are muted. Use the VOL up or down button to control the volume.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ON•OFF ON•OFF SAT•CABLE SAT•CABLE AUX DVD TV Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus. (For the use of FORMAT and SUB CH on remote R401A1, see those labels).
Using the Remote Control GUIDE If programmed, displays the Program Guide when a compatible set-top box (e.g. a digital cable box or satellite receiver) is connected. INFO Displays the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information. 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, HDMI1, HDMI2, SVGA, and last-active channel. Note HDMI2 and SVGA might not be available for your TV).
Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices ON•OFF ON•OFF SAT•CABLE SAT•CABLE TV VCR DVD AUDIO AUX TV DVD AUX GO BACK GUIDE INPUT VOL ANT•CABLE CH FORMAT MUTE GUIDE INFO INFO SUB CH FORMAT MENU CLEAR MENU CLEAR GO BACK VOL The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remotecontrollable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices.
Using the Remote Control 6. To test the code you’ve programmed for that device button, point the remote at the device and then press ON•OFF to see if the device responds to the remote control. If the device turns off, you’ve entered the correct programming code for your device. Circle the code you entered for future reference. If the device doesn’t turn off, repeat these steps until you’ve tested all codes for your device’s brand or try to run a manual code search.
Using the Remote Control • Use the remote buttons that apply to that device. Note: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices. Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode. For example, if you’re in TV mode and you press the VOL+ button, the TV button lights up.
Using the Remote Control Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory default: 1. Simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons. 2. 3. 4. Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off, then release the MUTE button. Press and release the MUTE button.
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel D 6-1 DNLJ English MPAA - Not Rated 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Cable Input 16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 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).
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 0 Go Back 1 Lock TV 2 Channel Search 3 Cable Channel Lists 4 Antenna Ch. List 5 Video Input List 6 Advanced Settings 7 Parental Controls Main Menu 4Channel Setup The Parental Controls menu lets you adjust the TV’s blocking features, like V-Chip, which can block programs: •USA V-Chip •Canada V-Chip •V-Chip Unrated •Front Button Block Press OK or4to access the Parental Controls menu.
Using the TV’s Features 0 Go Back 1 V-Chip TV Rating 2 V-Chip Movie Rating USA V-Chip TV Ratings Main Menu4Parental Controls 4USA V-Chip The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen. The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced. Rating Content Rating Status "TV-MA" Blocked "TV-14" Blocked "TV-PG" Blocked "TV-G" Blocked D V V L S V B B B V V V V V V "TV-Y7" Blocked "TV-Y" FV Blocked B Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content theme limit.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
Using the TV’s Features Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to Viewable separately to view NR movies. To view movie ratings after you’ve blocked them, follow the same steps as above to make the rating Viewable (V).
Using the TV’s Features 0 Go Back 1 Lock TV 2 Channel Search 3 Cable Channel List 4 Antenna Ch. List 5 Video Input List 6 Advanced Settings 7 Parental Controls Main Menu4Channel Setup All Channels Analog/ Digital 2 WXIN A 4 WTEU A 3 WTHR Favorite Children’s Ch. List Ch. List A 5 WMGM A 6 WJAM A 8 WEMM A 10 WJMM A 14 WMMM A 15 WGUI A Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the feature and instruct the user on how to use it. Cable Channel List menu.
Using the TV’s Features 3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK. 4. Highlight the device button field and continually press OK to scroll through the selection of inputs. The choices and a brief explanation follow: Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular device connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the device buttons on the remote.
Chapter 4: 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 Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter, while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.
Using the TV’s Menu System 6 Balance Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider. Press the left or right arrow button to adjust the indicator on a horizontal slider. 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 1. Choice Lists Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Picture Menu 2 Audio Menu 3 Channel Setup 4 Setup Options Picture Menu Main Menu The Picture menu has screens for optimizing the picture for each of the TV’s input: The Picture Menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Preset Mode, Picture Settings, Screen Format, Advanced Picture, and Screen Adjust menu. Each one is described below.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Picture Preset Mode 2 Picture Settings 3 Screen Format 4 Advanced Picture 5 Screen Adjust Main Menu4Picture Quality 16x9 Use this screen or the FORMAT button on the remote to change how the picture is displayed for: Antenna Input - 4x3. 16x9 Each input can have different Screen Format and AFS Settings.
Using the TV’s Menu System Contrast Enhance 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 On and Off. Film 3:2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted to a different format. Film 3:2 Pulldown modifies the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original, a process called reverse 3:2 pulldown.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Picture Menu 2 Audio Menu 3 Channel Setup 4 Setup Options Audio Menu Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound: The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Audio from the main menu. The following audio items can be adjusted: Sound Preset Mode, Sound Logic, Balance, and Advanced Audio.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Sound Expansion 2 Audio Lang./Mode 3 SAP 4 Startup Volume 5 Maximum Volume 6 Fixed/Variable Out 7 Digital Audio Out 8 DVI Audio Input Main Menu4 Audio4Advanced Audio Cable Input Select a default for analog sources and inputs: Mono This should only be used when the stereo signal is weak. Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front channels.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Sound Expansion 2 Audio Lang./Mode 3 SAP 4 Startup Volume 5 Maximum Volume 6 Fixed/Variable Out 7 Digital Audio Out 8 DVI Audio Input Main Menu4Advanced Audio Select the default for the Fixed/Variable Output: Variable Output, Speakers On Variable Output, Speakers Off Fixed Output, Speakers Off Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Signal Strength 2 Channel Search 3 Signal Source 4 Auto Tuning 5 Special Features Main Menu4 Channel Setup Select channels to search: Digital channels Analog channels Select input to search: Cable Input Antenna Input Select other search options: Detect antenna or cable signal Search channels already in my channel list(s) Remove scrambled digital cable channels Check fewer boxes to make the search faster (but less complete) and vice versa.
Using the TV’s Menu System Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed on more than one page. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page, for example, as the graphic to the left shows, and simply press the OK button on the remote to read more text. If more than one link appears, use the arrow buttons to highlight the one you want. To exit the screen, press CLEAR on the remote.
Using the TV’s Menu System Note: Use the CC button on the remote to toggle CC on and off. Go to the remote section for more information. Changing channels or inputs restores CC to the default setting. If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu (Fixed Output, Speakers Off), Closed Captioning won’t appear when you press the MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted.
Using the TV’s Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Sleep Timer 2 Wake-Up Timer 3 Time of Day Time Menu Main Menu4Setup Options4Time Menu The current time is 3:58 PM. Daily Timer On Daily Timer Off Turn TV On at: + 12:00 - pm Turn TV Off at: + 1:15 - Durationut pm 1 hour, 15 minutes When the timer is on, it will turn the TV on and tune to: Antenna Input + Channel - 46 + Sub-Channel - 1 A timer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then turn it off after a period of time. Press OK to continue.
Chapter 5: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Why does my TV take so long to turn on? Quick Startup is a power-saving feature in your TV. Select either enable or disable, which ever option is best for you. Enabling Quick Startup allows you to turn on the TV faster than if disabled. If a CableCARD is in use, Quick Startup is always enabled and cannot be changed. Keep in mind, if you disable Quick Startup it adds approximately 30 seconds to your TV’s turn on time.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • You might have tried to turn on the TV during the lamp cool-down. Wait a few moments and the picture will appear.
Other Information • • • If you’ve connected a device 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. If the device has Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, connect these jacks to the TV’s Y, Pb, Pr jacks to minimize the discrepancy.
Other Information Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/antenna option wasn’t chosen in the Channel Search menu. Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel Search menu and run the search again. • The channel might be blank — change channels.
Other Information I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If you forget your password, put the remote in TV mode. Simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock TV. The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent. • Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status.
Other Information Lamp Replacement Information Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is longlasting, it may need to be replaced eventually. When to replace the lamp You probably need a new lamp if there’s no picture, but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the TV does the following: blinks 5 times, pauses, blinks 5 times again.
Other Information HDTV Specifications* Tuning Capability Video Sound Convenience Channel Tuning...........................................................................NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM/256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility.........................................................QAM, HDMI/DVI, Component, CableCARD slot 3:2 Pull Down.............................................................................Yes 16 x 9 / 4 x 3 Format Control (Screen).....................................
Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship to the first consumer purchaser. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor charges excluding labor charges for replacement of the lamp unit. At our option we will either pay an Authorized RCA Service Center the labor to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit. • One year from date of purchase for parts.
Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.
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