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  • Page 1 HDTV Monitor User's G ide Changing Entertainment.
  • Page 2 Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product 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: Important Safety Instructions

    | portant |nfor ation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any x entilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    TV's features and how to use them. Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System "II_e Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System incorporates two of RCA's most advanced technologies: "lYuScan Digital Reality and the AVR Picture Projection Syste_:r_.The result is the ultimate in true-to-life picture performance that provides the optimum...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FCC Information .............. D52W20, D52W20B, D56W20, D56W20B, D61W20 Care and Cleaning ............and D61W20B only) ..........RCA HDTV Monitor Limited Warranty ......42 Accessory Information ............ Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ......Programming the Remote ..........
  • Page 6: 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, • Turn off the "IV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
  • Page 7: Choose Your Connection

    1-88&206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. Cables Connection Go to...
  • Page 8 ¢onn_ctiQns Setup SATELLITERECDVER DVDPLAYER AUDIO OUT ® Chapter Graphics contained within thispublication arafiar repre.;entation only.
  • Page 9: To Your Tv

    Connections Setup TV + HDTV Tuner + VCR + DVD Player Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to tile antenna input on tim HDTV Tuner B.
  • Page 10 ¢onn_ctiQns Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER Chapter Graphics contained within thispublication arafiar repre._entation only.
  • Page 11: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    Connections Setup TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on lhe "IV. B. Connect the audio (whim and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio iacks on the back of the "IV and to the Audio Output iacks on lhe VCR.
  • Page 12 ¢onn_ctiQns Setup DVDPLAYER AIJD_OOUT Chapter Graphics contained within this publication ara fiar repre.;entation only.
  • Page 13: Tv + Dvd + Vcr

    Connections Setup TV + DVD + VCR Connect your DYE) Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio jacks on the back of lhe "lW and to the Audio OLttput jacks on the DVD player. B.
  • Page 14: Tv+ A/V Receiver Or Speakers

    Connections Setup TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers "II_ese are two different ways your TV uses a component to hear audio. Connect audio cables to either lhe FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the Audio lnpul_s on the A/V receiver. •...
  • Page 15: Explanation Of Jacks

    Connections Setup Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) "II_issection desclibes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your "IW. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from antenna, cable, cable...
  • Page 16: The Front Of Your Tv

    ¢onn ctiQns Setup DVLHDTV Input Lets you connect an HDTV Tuner with a DVI output. DVI (DigitaJ Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital video interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high- resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other...
  • Page 17: Front Panel Buttons

    Connections Setup Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, can use the front panel bu|tons of your TV to operate many of |he "l_v_'s features. MEI_U/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Eli v Scans down through lhe cun'ent channel list.
  • Page 18: Complete Auto Channel Search

    Connections Setup Turn on the TV panel. Press "IV on the remote, or press POWER on lhe "lW's front Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. "TV mode" means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV's functions.
  • Page 19: Changing Lists And Labels

    Connections Setup Changing Lists and Labels "II_e List & Labels part of _e setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or create a personal six-character label for each channel. Note: Changing List and Labels can be time consuming. You can change these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu.
  • Page 20: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    Scans up or down through lhe cmTent channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. For some GE, RCA or Proscan DVD players, the CH bultons work as chapter skip buttons. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing.
  • Page 21 Press again to restore the volume. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When watching To turn off most the RCA, GE, and Proscan "IV, freezes the picture until you press any button on the re,note to resmne components that are connected to the TV, normal TV viewing.
  • Page 22: Programming The Remote

    -- m o ..controllable components. "II_eremote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Also, lhe AUX button can be programmed Io operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component (such as a VCR, DVD player, CD playei, satellile receiver, cable box or audio receiver).
  • Page 23: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Romote Control Using Direct Entry Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list Important note for direct entry in this section. You must continue pressing the component Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.
  • Page 24: Volume Punchthrough

    GE ........... 4006 ....... 4007, 4050, 4062 Optimus ......... 4028 ....... 4006 Panas_lic ....... 4023, 4024 Sears ........4059 RCA ......4003, 4015, 4029, 4030 S_ly ......... 4051, 4061 CD Players Sherwood ......... 4026 '_chnics ........4052 ......4055, 4056, "i066...
  • Page 25 Eas_rn ........5016 ......3078 ..2078 ..2{){)0. 2001, 5{)09, 2017, 2018, 20('0, 2063, 2072 GE ........5002, 5003 RCA ......3079 ..2079 GJadiente ........5022 Gemim ........ 5017, 5018 Samsung ....3080, 3081 2080, 2081 Harman KaJdon ........
  • Page 26: Channel Banner

    Using i=ea ures Channel Banner "II_ere are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or 1NFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes lhe items on the Channel Banner screen (loll to right and top to bottom). Current screen t5rmat.
  • Page 27: How To Set Up The Autotuning Feature

    Using Features How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the automning Mature in _e "IV's menu corresponds to the component butlons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your "IV. When you set up autotuning, you're telling the "IV what channel/input to tune to when you press the VCR,...
  • Page 28: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using 'lr"V Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV (rel_:rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block "IV programs and movies based on violence, sex, o1"other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
  • Page 29 Using "rV Features The V-Chip Rating Screen "I]_e following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to Content Themes Icff is View or Bk_ck.
  • Page 30 Using Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automalically block all program ratings above a specified age- based raling level. To block programs with higher ratings: Press the up or down arrow buuon to scroll to the rating corresponding with lhe lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
  • Page 31: Canada V-Chip Ratings

    Using "1r % Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you [)lock specific content fl'lemes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to _) Vieu_ Determine the content themes you want to change to (a_) View. Press the down arrow...
  • Page 32: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

    Using "rv i=ea ures Rating Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Adults. l'rogranlming is t2_radults only. This progranl contains sustained violence or extremely violent 18 ans + scenes. Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable tor those under age 16. "I]_is program contains 16 ans + frequent scenes of violence...
  • Page 33: Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

    Using Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: Press MENU on the remote control (lhe TV's MAIN MENU appears). Select Parental Control Seleel US V-Chip. Select V-Chip movie rating.
  • Page 34: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) And Pop (Picture-Outside-Picture)

    Using i=ea ures PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of lhe main picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you display two windows side by side. Note: PIPand POPare not available for DVI or component video sources (CMPI or CMP2).
  • Page 35: Sound Menu

    Using Menu System Sound Menu The Sound menu lels you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu. "II_e following audio ilems can be adiusted: Sound settings, Sound type, Sound mode, SAP, Sound Logic, Dynamic bass, Headphone settings, and Graphic equalize*:...
  • Page 36: Picture Menu

    Using 'IFV Menu System Sound logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, also amplifies sot)er sounds in program material. Eliminates need to constantly adjust the volume. Dynamic bass Enhances your TV's low-frequency response. The options Of,[, Medium and High.
  • Page 37 Using Menu System Video noLqe reduction Reduce picture "static" or any type of interference. "Ilais feature is especially uselifl for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between: Of/for no noise reduction; Minimum tbr a softer, smoother picture that retains...
  • Page 38: Channel Guide Menu

    Using "rv Menu System Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE butlon to bring up lhe Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow to scroll through lhe list. Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted channel.
  • Page 39: Pip Menu

    Using Menu System PIP Menu Display Mode Of/" No window is displayed. PIP PIP window is displayed. POP window is displayed. PIP channel Allows you to choose the channel displayed in the PIP or main POP window. Scroll through channel list as well as the VID1, V1D2 and FRNT input channels.
  • Page 40 Using "lrV Menu System Curtain effect Reveals the picture by "opening" it from the middle of the Short-term vs. Long-term screen when the "IV is switched on. Hides the picture by "closing" it from the Power Outages sides when the "IV is switched off. The Auto channel and Auto volume settings Specialfi, atures...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. TV Problem5 TV won't turn Press the TV button.
  • Page 42 Other |n oema iQn Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station. I.Jsc Soll_ld menu to choose mono sound. No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe the cubic/air function is set to the wrong position. Go to pagv 37 f_)r dctailvd instructions. Tim channel might be blank -- change channels.
  • Page 43: Fcc Information

    Otbor |nfor ation FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with tl_e limils for a Class B digital device, pm:suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "II_ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 44: Rca Hdtv Monitor Limited Warranty

    Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product Registration: • Please complele the online Product Registralion on RCA.com or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed witll your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
  • Page 45 Otbor |nfor ation 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 _N INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY...
  • Page 46: Accessory Information

    Y, PR PBiacks to the "IV. 261665, price: $34.99 Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phone plugs. Gold-Tipped cable DT6DC (6-ft), price: $24.95 VH83 (6-1_., mono), price: $5.95 VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95 DT12DC (12-ft), price: $34.95...
  • Page 47 index Second audio program (SAP) 24, 33 A/V receiver Maximmn TV w)lume Direct ent W 20, 21 Setup menu 16, 37, 38 Accessories Menu Sharpness Button 18, 25 Button 16, 19 Age-based ratings Signal type 37 Connection 6, 7, 10, 11 Channel guide Amplifier SKIP button...
  • Page 48 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...

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