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- Page 1 High-Definition Television User’s Guide A throw-in sheet was included with this instruction book advising the user of possible picture tube damage due to stationary images. Click on this note to view the throw-in sheet. Changing Entertainment. Again.
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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: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following section highlights some of your TV’s most unique features. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features. Resolution (it’s math...that works for you) The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology provides. - Page 4 Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs (which means there is no need for another box to receive digital programming). Now, we’ve gone one better— your HDTV’s tuner is digital cable ready (no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming).
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 6 Use Indirect Light ... - Page 6 Table of Contents Auto Tuning Feature ... 37 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ... 38 Emergency Alert System (EAS) ... 39 Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ... 42 Navigating the Menu System ... 42 On-Screen Help ...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Explanation of Jacks and Cables • The Front of Your TV • How To Connect • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote •... -
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
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.rca.com/customersupport. -
Page 10: Explanation Of Jacks And Cables
INPUT 2 AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type) Composite Video Cable (RCA Type) Explanation of Jacks and Cables The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video out, right audio input into right audio out, etc.). - Page 11 INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT S-VIDEO Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type) Composite Video Cable (RCA Type) S-Video Cable COMPONENT/ COMPOSITE INPUT Use menu for composite video. Y/VIDEO INPUT 2 Y (green) PR (red) PB (blue) Component Cables ETHERNET Chapter 1 Connections & Setup INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC (analog) component.
- Page 12 Connections & Setup DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CableCARD™ HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital* or PCM receiver or decoder.
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Page 13: 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. -
Page 14: How To Connect: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player
Connections & Setup AUDIO How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT. -
Page 15: How To Connect: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr
ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT. -
Page 16: How To Connect: Tv + Component With Dvi Or Hdmi
Connections & Setup HDMI Out How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components. -
Page 17: How To Connect: Tv + Cablecard
CABLE How to Connect: TV + CableCARD The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company for availability of services and to obtain a digital cable television card. -
Page 18: 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 other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. -
Page 19: Set The Menu Language
Main Menu Preferences Go Back English Continue Setup Closed Captioning Highlight with the arrows. Select with the OK button. Cancel Setup Español Resalte con las flechas . Seleccione con el botón OK. Français Mise en surbrillance avec . Sélection avec OK. Press to point to an option, then press OK to select it. - Page 20 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 21: 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 • Using the INPUT button • Remote Code List Changing Entertainment. -
Page 22: The Buttons On The Remote Control
ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most recently used tuner (Antenna or Cable Input). -
Page 23: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component: satellite receiver, cable box, DVD, VCR, and an audio component. A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any component button, except the TV button. Go to page 52 for more information on programming the remote to another TV. -
Page 24: Find Out If You Need To Program The Remote
Using the Remote Control Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your TV, such as a DVD player, do the following: 1. -
Page 25: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.) 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote. 4. -
Page 26: Using The Input Button
Using the Remote Control Input source Acquiring Channel... Front Input Listening to Stereo MPAA - Not Rated 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. -
Page 27: Dvd Codes
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 28 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • Parental Controls • How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto Tuning Feature • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation • Emergency Alert System (EAS) Changing Entertainment. -
Page 30: About The Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel Ch 8-1 WLPJ Listening to Stereo 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). -
Page 31: Digital Or Analog Tv Channels
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. -
Page 32: Parental Controls
Using the TV’s Features Main Menu The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and Go Back Unlocked channel lists, ratings, and blocking features: Picture Quality •Lock TV/Unlock TV: Choose to either lock or unlock the TV. Audio •Video Input List: Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden. -
Page 33: How V-Chip Works For The Usa And Canada
Editing Channels in the Channel Lists All the lists can only be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls menu. You can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the check mark in the box. - Page 34 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 Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view.
- Page 35 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.
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Page 36: Viewing Specific Content Themes
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 Main Menu... -
Page 37: Canada V-Chip
Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Age-Based Rating 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. - Page 38 Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Rating Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 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+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
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Page 39: Auto Tuning Feature
DVD or AUX button on the remote control. This is especially useful for going directly to an input like HDMI/DVI. Notes: The AUX button by default is set up for an RCA VCR. If you need to reprogram the AUX button, use the 2001 code. Then use the VCR2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto tuning. -
Page 40: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
Using the TV’s Features Input 1 Component is connected to the Input 1 Video (V) or S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button. Input 2 Compatible video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, is connected to the Input 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT jacks (Y/Video, Pb, Pr) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite/component video input when you press the corresponding button. -
Page 41: Emergency Alert System (Eas)
2. Use the channel up and down, INPUT, ANT•CAB, or number buttons, or component buttons that have been auto tuned, to change the PIP channel. 3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL. Then use any of the above mentioned buttons. - Page 42 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 43: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4... -
Page 44: Menus, On-Screen Help, And Control Panels
Signal Strength AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp) Channel Search Front Input Front Input Software Upgrade RCA SAT2 VCR2 (AUX default) Front Input Front Input Signal Source Video Input Setup Front Input... - Page 45 Connections Balance Check Boxes Radio Buttons Turn TV On at: Turn TV Off at: 12:00 1:15 1:15 Go Back Signal Strength Channel Search Software Upgrade Full Search Continue Skip Front Input VCR2 (AUX default) Front Input Front Input Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.
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Page 46: Picture Quality Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the Go Back picture for each of the TV's inputs: Picture Quality •Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture. Audio •Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings. Parental Controls •Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel. -
Page 47: Auto Color
Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Picture Settings Picture Presets When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone variations. Auto Color Auto Color Color Warmth Convergence Edge Enhancement A change in this screen is applied to Input 2. Contrast Expand Advanced Settings Press... -
Page 48: Edge Enhancement
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Picture Settings Picture Presets High Auto Color Edge Enhancement "replaces" gradual edge transitions in the video with steeper edges. This creates a picture with Color Warmth sharper edges. Convergence Edge Enhancement Convergence Contrast Expand... -
Page 49: Audio Menu
Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features Go Back and for tweaking the sound: Picture Quality •Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or adjust the equalizer. Audio Audio •Audio Processor: Choose the way for programs to sound. Parental Controls •Sound Logic: Turn it on to minimize variations in volume. -
Page 50: Sound Logic
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Audio Go Back Equalizer Presets Audio Processor Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio Sound Logic Sound Logic track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting. Audio Mode Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases (for... -
Page 51: Audio Connections
Main Menu Audio Go Back The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up inputs or outputs that are associated with audio: Equalizer Presets Audio Processor •Digital Audio Out: Choose either Auto Select or PCM output. •DVI Audio Input: Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device. Sound Logic Audio Language Balance... -
Page 52: Signal Strength
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Connections Go Back Channel 1 Antenna Input Antenna Info Signal Strength Analog Channel Search Channel 2 Antenna Input Digital Software Upgrade Channel 3 Antenna Input Signal Source Analog Video Input Setup Channel 4 Antenna Input Analog Auto Tuning... -
Page 53: Signal Source
TV to the correct Video Input Channel (go to Chapter 3 for detailed information). Notes: The AUX button by default is set up for a second RCA VCR. If you need to reprogram the AUX button, or instead want to program the VCR button, use the 2001 code. -
Page 54: Ethernet Setup
Remote Setup Allows you to control three different RCA TVs. This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other, and they also have this menu option, but you want to control them independent of each other. -
Page 55: Closed Captioning
Main Menu Preferences Go Back The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal preferences: Text here Closed Captioning •Caption Display: Select when captions should appear. Screen Format •Analog Captions: Select a default service for analog TV. Time Menu •Digital Captions: Select a default service for digital TV. - Page 56 Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Go Back Service 1 You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital-TV Caption Display Service 2 programs. Analog Captions Service 3 If the "Caption Priority" feature is set Service 4 Digital Captions Digital Captions...
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Page 57: Screen Format
Main Menu Preferences Use this screen or the FORMAT Go Back Normal button on the remote to change how the picture is displayed. Closed Captioning To the left are examples of the effect of different Screen Screen Format Screen Format Cinerama Format modes on a 4:3 signal. -
Page 58: Color Scheme
Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Preferences Go Back Sky Blue Closed Captioning Emerald Screen Format Raspberry Plum Time Menu Color Scheme Record Output You can select from one of four colors for the menu system and the channel banner. Translucency Menu Language Press... -
Page 59: Chapter 5: Reference
Reference Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • HDTV Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • FCC Information • Care and Cleaning • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 5 Chapter 5... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
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 product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. TV Problems TV won’t turn on... - Page 61 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If using an S-Video connection, component video and composite video, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks. •...
- Page 62 References Video and audio are out of sync • If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack, read the following information. If you’ve connected a component to your A/V receiver, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, you may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen.
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Page 63: Hdtv Specifications
HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ... NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ... 64 QAM - 256, QAM, HDMI/DVI, ...Component, CableCARD slot Video 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode)... Reverse Diagonal 4:3 Format Control (Screen) ...Normal, Cinerama, Zoom, Stretch, ...Auto Format Switch Adjustable Color Warmth ...Yes Adjustable Picture Control ...Yes... - Page 64 Stereo Headphone Jack ... 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack Front A/V Input ... Composite with S-Video Composite A/V Inputs with Autodetect S-Videos ... 1 set Component with composite audio/video inputs ... 1 - Y,Pr,Pb (RCA Jacks) ... SYNCROSCAN Antenna/Cable Inputs ... 2 - RF HDMI/DVI Input (with Audio Input menu selection) ...
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Page 65: 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 66 References Optical/SPDIF cables help you connect to a component with an Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3- ft),DV6 (6-ft) Network Category 6 cables help you connect to a component with an ethernet jack.
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Page 67: 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 68 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.
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Page 69: 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. 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. -
Page 70: Index
Index Symbols Block 3:2 pulldown 46 Accessories 63 Buttons Action buttons 43 Advanced Settings 46 Age-based rating Blocking 33 Viewing 33 Age-Based Ratings Canada, English 35 Canada, French 37 USA 32 Analog captions 53 Analog TV channel 29 ANT•CAB button 20 ANTENNA INPUT jack 10 Arrow buttons 20 Aspect ratio 28... - Page 71 Mono 47 HD Receiver remote codes 25 Mute HDMI/DVI jack 10 HDTV specifications 61 Mute button 21 Help text 42 Natural picture setting 44 Icons Normal, screen format 55 Channel banner 28 Number buttons 20 Indicator 20 Numeric entries 43 Indirect light 6 INFO button 20 Initial channel 51...
- Page 72 Index Videogame picture setting 44 Viewing Movie ratings 34 Specific content themes 34 Volume Initial 51 Maximum 51 Volume up button 11 Volume up/down buttons 21 Warranty, limited 65 Y/Video Pb Pr jacks 9 Zoom, screen format 55 Chapter 5...
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- Page 80 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 ©2004 Thomson Inc.