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  • Page 2 Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Scenium Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
  • Page 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Part 1: DLP TM- brilliance, in color, design, and technology RCA Sceniuln brings you brilliant pictures with Digital Light Processing system a brilliantly (I-)LP choreographed, engineering malwel that combines microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring you the best and brightest pictures possible.
  • Page 4 Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP is better? is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on |he next generation of TV viewing-- Hr)TV. There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better |han analog TV, but them are basically three things about HDTV that...
  • Page 5 Integrated HDTV Tuner with QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs (no need fbr a set-top box to receive digital programming). Now, we've gone one better-- your HDTV's tuner is ready fbr digital cable (no need fbr a cable box to view unscrambled, digital cable, programming).
  • Page 6 DVR10 (see below). Compatible with the Optional DVR10 Hard Disk Drive -- Pause Live Digital TV and record digital programs RCA oilers an Audio Video Hard Disk Drive (model DVR10) with IEEE 1394, available at your local RCA dealer or www.rca.com.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TalblM @f Con't n'ts Introduction Key Features Overview ........................Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................Choose Your Connection ......................... How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ................How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..............How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers ...........
  • Page 8 TalblM @f Con't n'ts Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ................Picture Quality Menu ........................Picture Settings ........................Picture Presets ......................... Auto Color ..........................Color Warmth ......................... Noise Reduction ........................Advanced Settings ........................Reset Controls .........................
  • Page 9 Chapter Things to Consider Before You Connect • • • Choose Your Connection • You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • Put Batteries ir the Remote • Turn on the • Use theRemote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup •...

  • Page 10: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into/he wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your "I_Vinto an ou/let that is con_rolled by a wall switch. •...

  • Page 11: Choose Your Connection

    Choose Your Connection There am several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of/he signal you want to achieve. Please use the fk)llowing chart to determine which connection is best fkJr you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV, For more inlk)rmation about the relationship between...

  • Page 12: How To Connect: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player

    For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. additional assistance while using _M v your RCA product, please visit www.rcascenium.com/customer • to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player Connect G-LINK Cable (see page...

  • Page 13: How To Connect: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    SATE[UTE RECEIVER Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 23) How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 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 |he only source f_Jr the GUIDE Plus+ system).

  • Page 14: How To Connect: Tv + Receiver With Dolby Digital + Speakers

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on tile type and quality of sound that you want. Choose one of the options or relier to the user's manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results.
  • Page 15 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. How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver Back of Right Rear Speaker Back of Left Rear Speaker AN AMPLIFIER of Left Front...

  • Page 16: How To Connect: Tv + Speakers Without A/V Receiver

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up You can connect two external speakers to |he TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core.

  • Page 17: How To Connect: Tv + Router Via The Hdtv's Ethernet Jack

    Cable Modem/DSL Internet Router Computer How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV's ETHERNET Jack The illustration above provides you with a general connection to the TV's ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your HDTV's browser to surf the Internet. You don't need to connect a computer to the router to surf the Intemet.

  • Page 18: How To Connect: Tv + Dtvlink® And/Or 1394 Components

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR Digital VCR Fastest_ Siowest Other 1394 Component °°°'' Hub Connection How to Connect: TV + DTVLink and/or IEEE-1394 Components Two connection methods when connecting IEEE-1394 and DTVLink components are: component-to-component or hub.

  • Page 19: How To Connect: Tv + Set-Top Box Using Dvi-Hdtv (Digital Visual Interface)

    HD Set Top Box How to Connect: TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) Digital Visual Interfbce is a specification created hy/he Digital Display Working Group to support analog and digital signals on a single interlace. This uncompressed digital vide() interface is hecoming more prevalent and is expected to hecome widely used l_)r digital display components.

  • Page 20: Explanation Of Input Jacks And Cables

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up 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 85). There are several ways to connect components to your TV.
  • Page 21 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 tbr most audio/video connections between components.

  • Page 22: Back Of The Tv

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up Back of the TV The diagrams below illustrate jacks fkmnd 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.). d--# VmEC o..
  • Page 23 CENTER SPEAKER INPUT _CENTER CHANNELINPUT • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER "rv Position Sound comes from TV's internal speakei_s. SOURCE EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used tk_ran exlernal center channel. When an external audio/video receiver's center channel output is connected to the TV's center channel input, center channel...
  • Page 24 CQnn c' @ns S ' up VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT Provides DV1-HDTV and analog audio connections. • L/MONO AUDIO provides lef_ audio connection and connector is usually white. • R AUDIO provides right audio connection connector is usually red. INPUT 5 •...

  • Page 25: Why You Should Connect The G-Link Cable

    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 wi/h 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 "IV program listings tkJr your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.

  • Page 26: The Front Of Your Tv

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up The Front of Your TV Button Lighting Your HI-)TV with DLP technology has a top-light t_ature above tile buttons on tile front of tile TV. You can adiust/he brighmess (including off') of/he light through/he TV's menu system.

  • Page 27: Plug In The Tv

    Plug in the TV Plug the fiat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the "FV.Then plug the other 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 28: Complete The Assisted Setup

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up Complete the Assisted Setup Your TV's menu system allows you to adjust your TV's f_atures to be To access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. configured to work properly. On-screen information helps you choose set/ings to match your setup.
  • Page 29 Use |he nuinber buttons and/or _he a_ows 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 30 CQnn c' i@ns S ' up 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 I if it is to be controlled by GUIDEPlus+ system. Make sure your cable box is on.
  • Page 31 Use/he up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Keep the VCR on. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.

  • Page 32: What To Expect

    CQnn c' @ns S ' up What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV al_er setting up/he GUIDE Plus+ system, the guide will appear on/lie screen. The tk)llowing examples explain what you might see: • If all of tile program inlk)rmation has been sent to your "IV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.
  • Page 33 Chapter Overview: • The Buttons onthe Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use theRemote After You've Programmed Remote Code List • Graphics contained within this publicati< n are fi r representation <nly.

  • Page 34: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    The VCR, DVD, AUDIO and SAT/GdB buttons toggles/hrough three different view sizes: full-size video, video window on the also turn on most RCA, GE,and Proscan left, and video window on the right. products. FREEZE Preezes entire screen, including tile main picture...
  • Page 35 MUTE Reduces/he TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. When a menu item is highlighted, press OK to select/he item. ON.OFF Turns/he TV on or off.

  • Page 36: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    AUX button is programmed Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the tBllowing a second RCA VCR. If auto tuning is set up, it pages. If the indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or will tune to VCR2 input channel.

  • Page 37: Now To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Con' r@lM Using Automatic Code Search Note: The AUX button can only search VCR codes, but can be used for a non-VCR device by programming it with direct entry method. If" Direct Entry does not work f_Jr your component, u y Auto Code Search.

  • Page 38: The Learning Feature

    Using Con' r@lM The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV's remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the "FV.Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode. Alter you program the TV's remote control...
  • Page 39 Using Con' r@lM 1. Press and hold/he component button on the l_V's remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The component button lights. 2. On/he TV remote, press and hold/he RECORD button. 3.

  • Page 40: Volume Punchthrough Feature

    Ms,rig Con' r@lM Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this t;eature helpful if you've connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier, but you want to use the TV's remote con_ol to operate/he volume tbr a component/hat is connected to/he audio/video...

  • Page 41: Using The Input Button

    4052 buttons. "_shiba ................ 4073 Yamaha .............. 4053, 4054 A[IC ........5(102, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5045 AUX/Dimet_iaffLyr a Wireless Archer ..............5008, 5009 RCA ................40(14 Phono CabIeview ..............5007 GE ................4005 Audio C3ssette Contec ................. 5015 RCA ................
  • Page 42 2024, 2033, 2034, 2039, Emerson ........... 3032, 3033, 3076 Pioneer ..........4036 .... 3093 ............2040, 2041, 205% 2064 Funai ................3033 RCA ............4037 .... 3094 Montgomery _ard ............2068 GE ............3000, 3034, 3035 Ventm_ ..........4038 .... 3095 Motorola ............
  • Page 43 • About the Channel Banner • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental C.ontrols • How V-Chrp Works for the USA and Canada • " Auto Tuning Feature • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation • Using the Web Browser • 1394 Recording Graphics c( ntained u_itbin thls publication...

  • Page 44: About The Channel Banner

    Msing F@atulres About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press/he TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out (dim), the fi:atum is not available. The tbllowing list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).

  • Page 45: Digital Or Analog Tv Channels

    Usin@ Digital or Analog TV Channels A single ollLair antenna can pick up both analog 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...

  • Page 46: About The Guide Plus+ System

    About the GUIDE Plus+ System Video Action Program window buttons information The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-f%e, on-screen program guide that lists I_V schedules fbr your area and allows your "IV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order to view/his on-screen program...
  • Page 47 Msing Listings The Listir_g,sappear each time you enter tile GUIDE Plus+ systeln. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in tile video window. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page /hrough the listings.
  • Page 48 Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the fbllowing 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 diffiemnt channels (unlock).
  • Page 49 Using Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter _lle programs t_Jr either viewing or recording programs. Schedule Menu Action Buttons • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule press the Blue button on the remote. •...

  • Page 50: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your "IV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, hrowser, or use the buttons on the front of the l_V. The Parental Controls menu also involves software inside your "IV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your l_V so it won't display certain programs and movies based on ,1o,_,_...

  • Page 51: How V-Chip Works For The Usa And Canada

    Msing For each maior channel 0/hrough 125 tbund through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, them are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same fbr every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting.
  • Page 52 USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within tile V-Chip TVRating screen below tile USA V-Chip menu. Rating Status Field Content Themes Lets you select wh_ther the stau.is of the age-based cont_._nt the{l_._s _?ou Rating...
  • Page 53 Msing Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. Per example, 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: First, determine/he...
  • Page 54 Viewing Specific Content Themes If"you block specific content themes, you have tile option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) Vice,able: Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Vicaz_able. Content Themes Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age-based rating...
  • Page 55 Using Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two dil'tk:rent Canadian rating systems: English and French. Rating Adttlts. Programming intended f_r adults 18 and older. It may contain elements oi: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, cimracter or theme, intended for adult audiences.
  • Page 56 Age-Based Rating Adults. Programming is for adults only. 'i'his progran! contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. Viewers 16 and over. Progran_ning is not suitable for those under age 16. This progran! contains li'equent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. 13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Progranmfing may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.

  • Page 57: Auto Tuning Feature

    1394 input. Note: AUX by de, hull is .vetupfiw a second RCA VCR. O< you can pro<gram VCR or A UX to operate a second RCA VCR with the 2001 code. Also, any VCR programmed to the A UX button becomes ' VCR2"...

  • Page 58: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Component is connected to the ANTENNA A jack on tile back of the "IV, and you want the "IV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's...
  • Page 59 Using Main picture channel number Channel control indicator PIP channel number Using the PIP Feature The PIP t;eature is only available fbr analog (NTSC) channels. PIP won't work when tuned to a digital (ATSC) channel. /he channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog.

  • Page 60: Using The Web Browser

    KBR755TA1) is available at www.rca.com/keyboard or 800-798-5875. When you start/he browser fbr the first time, it goes to an RCA website. MI FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site. The FAV SEARCH and FAV HOME buttons on the keyboard...

  • Page 61: 1394 Recording

    (AVHDD) and/or a Digital VCR (DVCR) so you can record and play digital content. The recommended AVHDD component is model DVR10, available at your local RCA dealer or www.rca.com. The DVR10 is an IEEE-1394 hard disk drive that includes time-shili l;eatures, such as recording and pausing TV (digital signals only).
  • Page 62 A dialogue box appears when you press the RECORD button to let you know/he 1394 component is recording/he channel that you selected. You can select a default recording preference: record all subchannels on a major channel or record only a specific subchannel. Recording just the subchannel saves space on/he...
  • Page 63 Chapter Cha! _ter Overwew. • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Preferences Menu Graphics contained within tbis publication are fi_r representation on{},.

  • Page 64: Menus, On-Screen Help, And Control Panels

    Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels This section highlights your TV's on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types screens. An overview tk_llows. 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 Navigating...
  • Page 65 Using TV s Sys' ÷ Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control/hat has continuous levels. To make adjustments: Press/he leli or right arrow button on/he remote to highlight the slider tkJr the fk:atum you want to adjust. Press/he up or down arrow button to adiust/he indicator on the vertical...

  • Page 66: Picture Quality Menu

    Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video sethngs: Picture Settir_gs, Picture Presets, Auto Colo_ Color Warmth, Noise Reduction, Advanced Settir_s, and Reset Controls. Each one is described below. To access the Picture Quality menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). Press 2.

  • Page 67: Auto Color

    Using TV s Sys' ÷ Auto Color Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. A difl)rent Auto Colorsetling can be stored tk)r each input. Choose On or Off, depending on your prel;erence. Color Warmth Color Warreth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture.
  • Page 68 Green Stretch Greet* Stretch makes green 'greener" and increases the saturation. Nature shows and sporting events am especially enhanced by this t;eature. The options are Off Low, and High. Any change to this t_eature is applicable to all video inputs and does not aflk:ct /he Picture Settir_s.

  • Page 69: Reset Controls

    Using Sys' ÷ Reset Controls The Reset Controls menu button resets all picture quality controls to their original l_actolT settings (except Horizontal Positiun and Vertical Position) fbr the currently tuned input or group of input sources (see on-screen texl). Tune to the "input" you would like to reset. Press MENU to access |he Main Menu.

  • Page 70: Sound Logic

    • Stereo Splits the incoming stere() audio signal into left and right front channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stere() when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stere(). •...

  • Page 71: Balance

    Using TV s Sys' ÷ Balance The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers, rear external speakei:s, and /he headphone output. Balance does not al_k:ct any other audio output. Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the lef_ and right speakei:s. Note: Balance setting affects only variable-volume outputs.

  • Page 72: Time Menu

    Time Menu The 7_'me menu lets you set up time-related features and a 1394 timed recording. 7_me menu consists of Sleep 7_me_, Record/Wake Time_ and 7_me of l?ay. • Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specific time.

  • Page 73: Channel Search

    Using TV s Sys' ÷ Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the "IV to search tBr all/he terrestrial "IV channels available/hrough the antenna inputs. When tile "IV finds an active channel, it places it in/he channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels wi/h no signal at all) aren't placed in/he...

  • Page 74: Auto Tuning

    "IV and turns the l_V to the correct Video Input Channel (see the Features chapter on page 55 tk)r detailed information). Note: AUX by default is set up for a second RCA VCR.Or, you can program VCRor AUX to operate a second RCA VCRwith the 2001 code. Also, any VCRprogrammed to the AUX button becomes "VCR2"...

  • Page 75: Preferences Menu

    Using TV s Sys' ÷ Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences. Features in the Preferences menu are: Closed Captioning, Screen Format, Record Output, Color Scheme, 7_anslucenc_y, Menu Language, Button Lighting (some modet_), and Digital Channel Info.

  • Page 76: Screen Format

    Digital Captions You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) t_Jr digital channels. The service modes support MPEG-2 based transport sources such as DTVLink. Service 1 and Service 2 am |he primaly and secondary languages, respectively. Service 3 and Service 4, 5, 6 am additional caption sources that may be available.

  • Page 77: Record Output

    Using TV s Sys' ÷ Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same. Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33% and/he vertical size increases by approximately...

  • Page 78: Translucency

    Menu Language The menu language can be changed to one of three languages: E_llsh, _anish or l_?'encb. The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Sets@ menu. Note: Spanish and French are not available in the guide, browser, or in some software upgrade pop-up message screens.
  • Page 79 • Accessory Information Graphics contained within this publicati( n are_ fi_r representation on{}.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the fkJllowing troubleshooting list. Note for U._: _$tomers: lf you prefe_ we can provide you with the name cf an Authorized &,_wice Representative wbo will _isit you bom(, fi;r a fi, e to install your ek_ctronic entertainment system and to inst_*uct you in its olx,ration For details about this service, call...
  • Page 81 Blank screen Make* sure have. connc.cted the* compon_*nt the. TV correctly. Make sure file component connected to the '[W is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video input Channel. '[_y another channel. When you first turn offTV, the `screen {acle,s fi-om blue to black. Once the screen goes black, the TV's internal lamp `starts its cool- down cycle.
  • Page 82 Sound okay, picture poor Check antcqma and video connections. Make sure all of tim cables are firmly connect_.d to the iacks. '[_y adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 64 for more instructions. Black box appears on the screen Closed-captioning might be on.
  • Page 83 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. Maybe remote is not in 'IW Mode.

  • Page 84: Hdtv Specifications

    HDTV Specifications** Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ............... NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ............. 1394 (DTVLink), 64 QAM - 256 ....................QAM, DVI/HDTV, Component Video 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode) ............. Revei_se Diagonal 4:3 Format Control (Screen) ............ Normal, Zoom, S_etch...
  • Page 85 Back Panel Inputs/Outputs Composite A/V Inputs with Autodetect S-Videos ....2 sets Component with composite audio/video inputs ....2 - Y PrPb (RCA Jacks) ....................SYNCHROSCAN Antenna/Cable Inputs ............2 - RF DV1-HDTV Input with Audio Inputs ........Broadband Connection (Ethernet RJ45) ......

  • Page 86: Accessory Information

    VH82 (6-fk), VH81 used to connect a VCR to your (3-fl) "IV. The cable is color-coded shielded. It has RCA-/ype phono plugs on each end. Gold-Tipped S-Video Cable has multi-pin cable, VH83 (6-11) connectors on each end fkJr connecting S-Video components to your "IV.
  • Page 87 Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form tile relnote consul dlat calne Total Descri Part No. packed wi/h your "IV. Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) VH8t $3.95 Replacements or spares can Screw-on antenna cable* (6_ft) VH82 $4.95 be ordered as needed. Push-on antenna cable* (640 VH89 $5.95...
  • Page 88 POBox 8419 Ronks, PA 17573 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard For more information about accessories, go to v-v-v-v1V-VVT-1 VTT-N VI-F-_ www.rca,com, CopyNu,ober VT-TT-1 MycardVl--lVl--1 above your expires: nan, e on MasterCard IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your Discover Card...

  • Page 89: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Del;ects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • year from date of purchase fbr labor. • year from date of purchase fbr parts. • Two years f?oln date of purchase fbr the picture tube.

  • Page 90: Care And Cleaning

    Limitation of Warraalty: ° TIIE WARRANTY STATFa) ABOVE LS TIIE ONLY W_U_NTY APPLI(_,BLE TO TILLS PROD[XLW. ALL OTIIER WARRANTIES_ EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INC_LVDING ALL IMPLIED WARRA_NTIES OF MERCIIANTABILITY FYI2MESS FOR A PARTI(_LAR HJRl_)SE) ABE IIEREBY DI_g_AIME1), NO _AL OR WRITUEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TI|OM_SON LNC.

  • Page 91: Fccinformation

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the {imits _br a Class B digilal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Iimi_s are designed to provide re_onable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, This equipment generates, uses, and can mdiae...

  • Page 92: Index

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