RCA HD65W40 User Manual

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  • Page 1 High-Definition Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
  • Page 3: Complete The On-Screen Assisted Setup. You'll Find Detailed Instructions In Chapter

    Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. DTVLINK®...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Menu Path Record Output Jacks You can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog programs). Your TV must be tuned to the channel in order to record the program. Integrated HDTV Tuner Decodes all 16 formats of ATSC Digital TV broadcasts for a clearer picture without ghosting or snow.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Key Features Overview ... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Choose Your Connection ... 7 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ... 8 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ... 9 Audio Connections ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ... 54 Navigating the Menu System ... 54 Exiting a menu ... 54 On-Screen Help ... 54 Controls ... 54 Picture Quality Menu ... 56 Picture Settings ...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV •...
  • Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    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. •...
  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, 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.
  • Page 10: How To Connect: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player

    For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. VIDEO ANTENNA IN VIDEO ANTENNA OUT How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1.
  • Page 11: How To Connect: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for the GUIDE Plus+ system).
  • Page 12: Audio Connections

    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. 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.
  • Page 13 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. Back of Right Rear Speaker – – Back of Right Front Speaker DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 14: How To Connect: Tv + Speakers Without A/V Receiver

    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.
  • Page 15: Explanation Of Input Jacks And Cables

    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 73). There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance.
  • Page 16 Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) 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).
  • Page 17: Back Of The Tv

    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.). RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO...
  • Page 18 Connections & Setup CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV 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.
  • Page 19 VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV MONO AUDIO INPUT 5 RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Digital Audio Output Jack ETHERNET ANTENNA B ANTENNA A INPUT INPUT G-LINK Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. •...
  • Page 20: Why You Should Connect The G-Link™ Cable

    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.
  • Page 21: The Front Of Your Tv

    The Front of Your 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 is just an example of how jacks might appear.
  • Page 22: Plug In The Tv

    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 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.
  • Page 23: Complete The Assisted Setup

    To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels. You may want to leave and come back later. If you move to a new ZIP or postal code, or if any of your information changes and you need to access the setup screens from the TV’s main menu—...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 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.
  • Page 26 Connections & Setup Tips Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. 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.
  • Page 27: What To Expect

    What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    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 • Code List Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
  • Page 30: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    AUSE SWAP CH CTRL The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and SAT•CABLE buttons also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. The Buttons on the Remote Control Blue action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen).
  • Page 31 To turn off most the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system.
  • Page 32: Find Out If You Need To Program The Remote

    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. The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.
  • Page 33 To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. Some of the remote’s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’s menu system. Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search...
  • Page 34: Using The Input Button

    Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button Input source ON • OFF VCR1 VCR2 SAT • CABLE FORMAT MUTE CH + CLEAR INPUT button AUSE SWAP CH CTRL SKIP Note: Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button. 1.
  • Page 35: Code List

    Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, ... 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, ... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, ...
  • Page 36: Satellite Receiver Codes

    Hughes ... 5077, 5090 JVC ... 5082 Panasonic ... 5075 Philips ... 5085 Primestar ... 5076 PROSCAN ... 5000, 5001 RCA ... 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081 Realistic ... 5063 Sony ... 5072 STS1 ... 5064 STS2 ... 5065 STS3 ... 5066 STS4 ...
  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features

    Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital or Analog Channels • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental Controls • Auto Tuning • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation • Web Browser Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
  • Page 38: About The Channel Banner

    Using the TV’s Features 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).
  • Page 39: Digital Or Analog Tv Channel

    Digital or Analog TV Channel A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. 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). VCR1 ON •...
  • Page 40: About The Guide Plus+ System

    Using the TV’s Features Video Action window buttons Promotional Information Channel Listings Tips The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the TV or ON/OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu, selecting Options, then setting Auto Display to Off.
  • Page 41 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 [8-4].
  • Page 42 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).
  • Page 43: Promotions And Advertising

    REGULARLY records the program every day of the week when it appears on the same channel at the same time. OFF turns off timer. Promotions The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system.
  • Page 44: Parental Controls

    Using the TV’s Features You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings to be enforced. Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the front panel controls.
  • Page 45: How V-Chip Works

    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.
  • Page 46 Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current...
  • Page 47: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    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.
  • Page 48: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    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 Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Blocking Movie Ratings...
  • Page 49: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked. Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block...
  • Page 50: Auto Tuning Feature

    Using the TV’s Features VCR1 VCR2 SAT¥CABLE With the Auto Tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you want to watch by pressing that component’s button. Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set. Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you...
  • Page 51: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture. The main and PIP channels must be from the same antenna A or B; you cannot have the main picture from Antenna A and the PIP picture from Antenna B.
  • Page 52: Using The Web Browser

    TV to connect to the Internet. When you start the browser for the first time, it goes to an RCA website. All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site. The FAV SEARCH and FAV HOME buttons on the keyboard default to a search site but you can reprogram them.
  • Page 53: Browser Screen Burn Prevention

    Browser Screen Burn Prevention If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it off when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tend to “burn”...
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  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4...
  • Page 56: Menus, On-Screen Help, And Control Panels

    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.
  • Page 57 Check Box List Radio Button List Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust.
  • Page 58: Picture Quality Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Filter, Convergence, SVM, Reset Controls. To access the Picture Quality menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2.
  • Page 59: Convergence

    When you select the Convergence feature, a submenu appears with three options: • Auto Converge automatically aligns the projection lenses to self-correct color images. You’ll see flashing squares of color dance across the screen (this is normal). Note: After performing auto convergence, use the Blue Centering and Red Centering menus to fine tune convergence in the center of the screen, if necessary.
  • Page 60: Graphic Equalizer

    Using the TV’s Menu System SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes’ electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-to- white edges and white-to-black edges.
  • Page 61: Audio Processor

    • Mono plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance from the broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is broadcast in mono. •...
  • Page 62: Digital Audio Out

    Using the TV’s Menu System • Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s front speakers Off and allows variable output from the TV’s Fixed/Variable Audio Output jacks. Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV. •...
  • Page 63: Time Menu

    Connections Menu The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your television. Items in the Connections menu are: Antenna Info, Channel Search, Software Upgrade, Signal Source, Signal Type, Auto Tuning, DTVLink, Special Features, Ethernet Setup. *“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Subwoofer...
  • Page 64: Software Upgrade

    Using the TV’s Menu System Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.
  • Page 65: Dtvlink® (Digital Television Link)

    Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Tuning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your TV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE) so that pressing the button automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct video input channel (see the Features chapter on page 48 for detailed information).
  • Page 66: Ethernet Setup

    Using the TV’s Menu System Ethernet Setup If you have a NAT (Network Address Translation)/PAT (Port Address Translation) device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NAT/PAT router, you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) before you can connect to the Internet.
  • Page 67: Digital Captions

    Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. CC CC displays information at any position on the screen.
  • Page 68: Screen Format

    Using the TV’s Menu System Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.
  • Page 69: Menu Language

    Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Record Output 16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cropped Recording (Center Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recording. Cropped Recording records the center of a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal into a 4:3 area.
  • Page 70: Digital Channel Info

    Using the TV’s Menu System Digital Channel Info The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive information about digital TV channels like program titles. The default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Information. Disabling this option should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important terrestrial program guide information, such a program ratings, channel names, program titles, program times, etc.
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 Reference Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications and Features • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    References 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.
  • Page 73 Unusual sound quality • Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu. •...
  • Page 74 References GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box • Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.
  • Page 75 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. •...
  • Page 76: Hd Specifications

    References HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Video Sound Convenience † dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. **Specifications are subject to change. Channel Tuning ... NTSC/ATSC Digital Cable Compatibility ... DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV, ... Component Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ... Yes Adjustable Color Warmth ...
  • Page 77 Stereo Headphone Jack ... 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack Front A/V Input ... Composite with S-Video A/V Inputs ... 2 - S-Video / Composite Component/Composite Video Inputs ... 2 - Y PrPb (RCA Jacks) ... SYNCHROSCAN Antenna/Cable Inputs ... 2 - RF DVI-HDTV Input with Audio Inputs ...
  • Page 78: Accessory Information

    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. Gold-Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/...
  • Page 79 Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. RCR160TBLM1 2-way Signal Splitter, 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. 2-way Splitter (VH47) 4-way Splitter (VH49) Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the...
  • Page 80 References Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires:...
  • Page 81: Limited Warranty

    Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit. How you get service: • Call 1--877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. •...
  • Page 82: Product Registration

    References Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •...
  • Page 83: Fcc Information

    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.
  • Page 84: Care And Cleaning

    References Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen.
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  • Page 91: Index

    Index Symbols 1394 Jacks 17 16:9 icon 36 Accessories 76 Action buttons 28, 55 GUIDE Plus+ system 39 Age-based rating 44 Blocking 45 Viewing 45 Amplifier 6 Analog captions 65 Analog TV channel 37 ANTENNA A 8, 9, 14 ANTENNA A INPUT 17 ANTENNA B 8, 9, 14, 17 ANTENNA button 28 Antenna Info 61...
  • Page 92 Index Cleaning and care 82 CLEAR button 28 Closed captioning 36, 64, 65 Coaxial cable 7 Codes Audio 34 Cable box 33 DVD 34 Satellite receiver 34 VCR 33 Color 56 Warmth 57 Color scheme 67 Color warmth 56 Component video cables 7 Components, connecting 7 Composite jacks 14 Connection...
  • Page 93 Quick Search 62 Rating Limits movies 46 TV 43 Ratings Blocking movie 46 Viewing movie 46 RCA-type cables 14 REC VCR+ button 29 Receiver Dolby Digital 13 Receiver with Dolby Digital 10 RECORD OUTPUT 17 Record Output 67 Red centering 57...
  • Page 94 Index SAT CABLE button 29, 33 Satellite receiver codes 34 Satelllite receiver connection 9 Scan velocity modulation 58 Schedule menu 40 Screen, Format 66 Search Automatic code 31 Channel 21, 62 Full 21, 62 Quick 62 Second audio program 60 Service, authorized 8 Setup Ethernet 64...
  • Page 96 Visit the RCA website at www.rca.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.

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