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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: Key Features Overview

    Introduction 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).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 ........................

  • 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

    Notes: When recording from this output, remember to tune to the channel you want to record. Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type) If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks, playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.
  • Page 11 S-Video connector. The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite video Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type) jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
  • Page 12 Connections & Setup DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to DIGITAL connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital* or PCM receiver or decoder. AUDIO OUTPUT Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). If you own a receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality.

  • Page 13: The Front Of Your Tv

    Connections & Setup 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 ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CableCARD™ CABLE AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO L VIDEO INPUT 1 HDMI/DVI INPUT ANTENNA IN Use menu for DVI audio. AUDIO L VIDEO COMPOSITE INPUT ANTENNA OUT CABLE INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT/ COMPOSITE S-VIDEO...

  • Page 15: How To Connect: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    Connections & Setup ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CableCARD™ CABLE SATELLITE AUDIO/ RECEIVER VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. COMPOSITE INPUT CABLE INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA IN COMPONENT/ COMPOSITE INPUTS Use menu for composite VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 16: How To Connect: Tv + Component With Dvi Or Hdmi

    Connections & Setup ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Component with HDMI HDMI Out Audio Out CableCARD™ AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT 1 HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio . COMPOSITE INPUT CABLE INPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT/ COMPOSITE INPUTS Use menu for composite video.

  • Page 17: How To Connect: Tv + Cablecard

    Connections & Setup ETHERNET DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT CableCARD™ CABLE FCC Statement: This digital television is capable of AUDIO/ VIDEO receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital OUTPUT premium cable television programming by direct INPUT 1 connection to a cable system providing such HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for...

  • 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

    Connections & Setup Set the Menu Language Main Menu Preferences Go Back English 1. Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the Closed Captioning Continue Setup Highlight with the arrows. Select with the OK button. Cancel Setup menu system. Español Resalte con las flechas .
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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

    TV/VCR button. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button for CLEAR MENU an RCA satellite receiver. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most recently used tuner (Antenna or Cable Input). AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component (such as a...

  • Page 23: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    DVD, VCR, and an components. audio component. A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any Important Note: The remote component button, except the TV button. Go to page 52 for more information may not be compatible with all 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 the Remote Control 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... 00:30 12:30 AM 12:39 PM Front Input Listening to Stereo 4:3 Normal 480i SD 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM 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.

  • Page 27: Cable Box Codes

    Quasar ............2021, 2022, 2125 Harman Kardon ............4276 Hamlin ....5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045 RCA ...... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, JVC ................4268 Hitachi ..............5003 ....2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, JVL ................
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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 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Ch 8-1 WLPJ Antenna Input Listening to Stereo 16:9 Normal 1080i HD MPAA - Not Rated 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.

  • Page 31: Digital Or Analog Tv Channels

    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).

  • Page 32: Parental Controls

    Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls Main Menu The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and Go Back Unlocked channel lists, ratings, and blocking features: The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that Picture Quality •Lock TV/Unlock TV: Choose to either lock or unlock the TV.

  • Page 33: How V-Chip Works For The Usa And Canada

    Using the TV’s Features 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 Status Field Content Themes Lets you select whether the status of the age-based Lists the content themes you Rating Field rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.
  • Page 35 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.

  • 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: 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Viewable. Content Themes 2.

  • Page 37: Canada V-Chip

    Using the TV’s Features Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Age-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 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 Canada V-Chip French Rating System 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.

  • Page 39: Auto Tuning Feature

    Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote. 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)

    Using the TV’s Features 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.
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  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Chapter 4 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.

  • Page 44: Menus, On-Screen Help, And Control Panels

    In addition, a Channel Search Front Input Front Input Software Upgrade RCA SAT2 VCR2 (AUX default) menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in Front Input Front Input...
  • Page 45 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Connections Balance Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider.

  • Page 46: Picture Quality Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu Main Menu The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the Go Back picture for each of the TV's inputs: Picture Quality The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture •Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.

  • Page 47: Auto Color

    Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Color Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. Choose On or Picture Settings Picture Presets When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone Off, depending on your preference.

  • Page 48: Edge Enhancement

    Using the TV’s Menu System Edge Enhancement Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Edge Enhancement makes the edges of the video steeper, sharper, and crisper. Picture Settings Picture Presets High There are three options for the edge enhancement: Off, Low, or High. If artifacts Auto Color Edge Enhancement "replaces"...

  • Page 49: Audio Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Menu Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features Go Back and for tweaking the sound: Picture Quality The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu, press •Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or adjust the equalizer.

  • Page 50: Sound Logic

    Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Logic Main Menu Audio Go Back Acting like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit Equalizer Presets Audio Processor suggested volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio Sound Logic Sound Logic...

  • Page 51: Audio Connections

    Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Connections Main Menu Audio Go Back The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with inputs or outputs that are associated with audio: Equalizer Presets Audio Processor •Digital Audio Out: Choose either Auto Select or PCM output.

  • Page 52: Signal Strength

    Using the TV’s Menu System Signal Strength Main Menu Connections Go Back Channel 1 Antenna Input Strength: N/A This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel Antenna Info Signal Strength Analog Channel Search Channel 2 Antenna Input Strength: 95...

  • Page 53: Signal Source

    Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote. 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 Main Menu Connections Special Features helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other, and they also Go Back Select the remote mode that this TV should respond to: TV (default)

  • Page 55: Closed Captioning

    Using the TV’s Menu System Closed Captioning Main Menu Preferences Go Back The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed captioning features to match your personal preferences: You may set the type of captioning displayed. Captioning is not available from Text here Closed Captioning •Caption Display: Select when captions should appear.

  • Page 56: Digital Captions

    Using the TV’s Menu System Digital Captions Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Go Back Service 1 You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) for digital channels. You can select a mode or source of closed captions for digital-TV Caption Display Service 2 programs.

  • Page 57: Screen Format

    Using the TV’s Menu System Screen Format Main Menu Preferences Use this screen or the FORMAT Go Back Normal button on the remote to change The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4:3 picture how the picture is displayed.

  • Page 58: Color Scheme

    Using the TV’s Menu System Color Scheme Main Menu Preferences Go Back Sky Blue Select from among four colors (Sky Blue, Emerald, Raspberry, and Plum) to Closed Captioning Emerald Screen Format Raspberry change the color of the menu system and banner. Plum Time Menu Record Output...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5: Reference

    Chapter 5 Reference Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • HDTV Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • FCC Information • Care and Cleaning • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. 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 References 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: The Remote Control Doesn't Work

    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.

  • Page 63: Hdtv Specifications

    References 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 Front A/V Input ..............Composite with S-Video Back Panel Inputs/Outputs 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) ..1 Broadband Connection (Ethernet RJ45) ......

  • Page 65: Accessory Information

    VH82 (6-ft), VH81 used to connect a VCR to your (3-ft) TV. The cable is color-coded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold-Tipped S-Video Cable has multi-pin cable, VH83 (6-ft) connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV.
  • Page 66 References Optical/SPDIF cables help you connect to a component Description Part No. Price with an Optical Audio In jack, Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 such as a Dolby Digital Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 decoder or receiver. DV3 (3- ft),DV6 (6-ft) Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH89...

  • 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.

  • Page 69: Fcc Information

    Index 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 style 54 Video Input Setup 51 Age-Based Ratings 33 Captions Content Themes 32 3:2 pulldown 46 Front Panel 37 Analog 53 Blocking 33 Movie ratings 34 Background color 54 Viewing 34 Specific Content Themes 33 Background opacity 54 Contrast 44 V-Chip Unrated Program 36 Color 54...
  • Page 71 Index Audio 48 Digital captions 54 Sound logic 48 Mono 47 Menu language 56 Special Features 51 HD Receiver remote codes 25 Mute Screen Format 55 Specifications 61 HDMI/DVI jack 10 Closed captioning 53 Time 55 Back panel 62 HDTV specifications 61 Mute button 21 Translucency 56 Front panel 62...
  • 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.

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