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  • Page 1 High-Definition Television User's Guide...

  • 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 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 Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA Scenium High Definition television—a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind—with comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through the TV’s features.

  • Page 4: Key Features Overview

    TV’s features, go to Chapter 3. Integrated HDTV Tuner with QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs (no need for another box to receive digital programming). Now, we’ve gone one better— your HDTV’s tuner is ready for digital cable (no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming).

  • Page 5: Audio System

    1394 digital components. The two-way jacks allow the audio and video signals to flow in and out of the 1394 components. RCA offers a Digital Video Recorder (model DVR10) with IEEE 1394, available at your local RCA dealer or www.rca.com. The DVR10 includes the ability to record high definition programming at the touch of a button on your HDTV’s remote control and to pause live TV.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ........................1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................8 Choose Your Connection ......................... 9 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ................10 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..............11 How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers ...........
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ................62 Picture Quality Menu ........................64 Picture Settings ........................64 Picture Presets ......................... 64 Auto Color ..........................65 Color Warmth ......................... 65 Noise Reduction ........................65 Convergence ...........................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable •...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Choose Your Connection

    Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.

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

    OFF-AIR ANTENNA operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO your RCA product, please visit OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SPEAKER INTERNAL MAXIMUM POWER RATING! www.rcascenium.com/customer SELECT...

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

    Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDI CABLE OFF-AIR ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SPEAKER INTERNAL MAXIMUM POWER RATING! SELECT SPEAKER (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SOURCE INT W/ SURR TV EXT AMP EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO VIDEO...

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

    Connections & Setup Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. Your TV has a built-in subwoofer and/or you can use your TV as a center channel. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results.
  • Page 15 Connections & Setup Notes: The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 30 watts total power handling capabilities. Subwoofer status is not affected by the EXT/INT W/EXT SURR switch setting. 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.

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

    Connections & Setup How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver You can connect two external speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. 1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core. 2.

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

    Connections & Setup Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet Note: A computer is necessary to display photos or graphics on your TV. Refer to www.rcascenium.com for more information on viewing photos. 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.

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

    Connections & Setup Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR Digital VCR Fastest Slowest Other 1394 Component Digital VCR Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR Other 1394 Component Component-to-Component Connection 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. The component-to-component method is each component connected in a chain-like fashion, one to the other with the first component in the chain connected to the DTVLink jack on the TV.

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

    Connections & Setup RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER SPEAKER INTERNAL MAXIMUM POWER RATING SELECT SPEAKER (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SOURCE INT W/ SURR TV EXT AMP EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4...

  • Page 20: Explanation Of Input Jacks And Cables

    Connections & Setup 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. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance.
  • 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 for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).

  • Page 22: Back Of The Tv

    Connections & Setup Back of the TV The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video in to video out, right audio in to right audio out, etc.). RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE...
  • Page 23 Connections & Setup CENTER SPEAKER INPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV Position Sound comes from TV’s internal speakers. EXT AMP Position Internal speakers are used for an external center TV EXT AMP channel.
  • Page 24 Connections & Setup VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio INPUT 5 connections. DVI-HDTV MONO • L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white. AUDIO • R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. INPUT 5 •...

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

    Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.

  • Page 26: The Front Of Your Tv

    Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Button Lighting (available on select models) Your HDTV may have a top-light feature above the front panel buttons. The brightness (including off) of the light can be adjusted through the TV’s menu system if available on your model. Go to the Main Menu, highlight and select Preferences. Go to the Button Lighting feature and make your adjustments.

  • Page 27: 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 into an outlet controlled by a light switch.

  • Page 28: Complete The Assisted Setup

    Connections & Setup Complete the Assisted Setup Your TV’s menu system allows you to adjust your TV’s features to be To access the setup menus, press MENU and configured to work properly. On-screen information helps you choose settings choose Assisted Setup. to match your setup.
  • Page 29 Connections & Setup 2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code. Press OK when you’re finished. Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space.
  • Page 30 Connections & Setup 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ system. 5.
  • Page 31 Connections & Setup 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3. Keep the VCR on. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.

  • Page 32: What To Expect

    Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV after setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system, the guide will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • The Learning Feature • Volume Punchthrough Feature •...

  • Page 34: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    The VCR, DVD, AUDIO and SAT/CAB buttons left, and video window on the right. also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. FREEZE Freezes entire screen, including the main picture and PIP window, if PIP is displayed.
  • Page 35 MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. OK When a menu item is highlighted, press OK to select the item.

  • Page 36: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    AUDIO controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan CLEAR components. The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component: satellite receiver, cable box, DVD, VCR, and audio.

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

    Using the Remote Control 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 for your component, try Auto Code Search. The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components.

  • Page 38: The Learning Feature

    Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature up to Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the TV. Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode. After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the other component, the TV’s remote provides most of the operations you need.

  • Page 39: Clearing A Learned Function

    Using the Remote Control 1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The component button lights. 2. On the TV remote, press and hold the RECORD button. 3.

  • Page 40: Volume Punchthrough Feature

    Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature 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 control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video receiver.

  • Page 41: Using The Input Button

    Panasonic ............5041, 5044 Panasonic ............4023, 4024 JVC ................4043 Philips ........... 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, RCA ..........4003, 4015, 4029, 4030 Kenwood ..........4044, 4067, 4068 ..........5018, 5024, 5028, 5029, 5030 Sherwood ..............4026 Luxman ............... 4069 Pioneer ..............

  • Page 42: Pvr Codes

    Panasonic ..............5060 Quasar ............. 2017, 2018, 2066 Pioneer .......... 3006, 3043, 3044, 3045 Philips ................5068 RCA ........2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017, Proscan .............. 3000, 3046 Primestar ..............5061 ........2033, 2034, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2053, Qwestar ............... 3047 Proscan ............

  • Page 43: 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 • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental Controls • How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto Tuning Feature •...

  • Page 44: About The Channel Banner

    Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel 00:30 12:30 AM 12:39 PM Ch 888-888 WWWW Antenna A (Air) Listening to: English in SRS FOCUS 16:9 Normal 1080i HD MPAA - Not Rated 00h:00m:00s About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out (dim), the feature is not available.

  • Page 45: 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 46: About The Guide Plus+ System

    Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System Video Program Action window information buttons The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR.

  • Page 47: Expanded Information

    Using the TV’s Features Listings The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window. • Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.
  • Page 48 Using the TV’s Features Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).
  • Page 49 Using the TV’s Features Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter the programs for either viewing or recording programs. Schedule Menu Action Buttons • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press the Blue button on the remote.

  • Page 50: Parental Controls

    Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls Main Menu Parental Controls Go Back Lock TV The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that Video Input List Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits, the children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the Locked List, and blocking features that you have set up in Antenna A List...

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

    Using the TV’s Features For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54: 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 55 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.
  • Page 56 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 57: Auto Tuning Feature

    Ethernet Setup the VCR key is pressed on the remote. Note: AUX by default is set up for a second RCA VCR. Or, you can program VCR or AUX to operate a second RCA VCR with the 2001 code. Also, any VCR programmed to the AUX button becomes “VCR2” button and controllable by auto tuning.

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

    Using the TV’s Features component buttons on the remote. Component is connected to the ANTENNA A jack on the back of Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna A the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote.
  • Page 59 Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel 00:30 12:30 AM 12:39 PM Main picture Ch 888-888 WWWW Antenna A (Air) channel number Listening to: English in SRS FOCUS 4:3 Normal 480i SD MPAA - Not Rated PIP Ch 8 Unrated Antenna A (Air) Channel control indicator...

  • Page 60: Using The Web Browser

    800-798-5875. When you start the browser for the first time, it goes to an RCA website. All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site. The FAV SEARCH and FAV HOME buttons on the keyboard default to a search site but you can reprogram them.

  • Page 61: 1394 Recording

    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-shift features, such as recording and pausing TV (digital signals only).
  • Page 62 Using the TV’s Features • Don’t change channels when you are recording because recording will automatically stop. If you tune away from the digital program you’re recording, you may either cause the 1394 output to stop sending the program (e.g., if you tune to an analog channel) or to record something unintended (a different digital channel).

  • Page 63: 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 • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

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

    Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of screens. An overview follows. Note: The GUIDE Plus+ Menu, Parental Controls, Web Browser, and 1394 Recording menu items are discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup Chapter.
  • Page 65 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. Press the left or right arrow button on the remote to highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust.

  • Page 66: 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: GUIDE Plus+ Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture •Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.

  • Page 67: Auto Color

    Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Color Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Auto Color On Picture Settings Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. A different Auto Color Off Picture Presets When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone Auto Color setting can be stored for each input.

  • Page 68: Svm

    Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back SVM On SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of Picture Settings SVM Off Picture Presets the picture. It sharpens the black-to-white edges and white-to-black edges. SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation.

  • Page 69: Equalizer Presets

    Using the TV’s Menu System Equalizer Presets Main Menu Audio Go Back Flat Video Equalizer Preset Settings You can select one of the seven-band Equalizer Presets or create your own Text here Equalizer Presets Standard +12 dB Audio Processor Voice personal preset.

  • Page 70: Sound Logic

    Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Logic Main Menu Audio Go Back Sound Logic Off Monitors a program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum Equalizer Presets Sound Logic On Audio Processor Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio and maximum volume range from current volume setting.

  • Page 71: Fixed/Variable Out

    Using the TV’s Menu System Fixed/Variable Out Main Menu Audio Go Back Variable Output, Speakers On The Fixed/Variable Out menu displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s Equalizer Presets Variable Output, Speakers Off Audio Processor Fixed Output, Speakers Off front internal and external speakers on or off and set the Fixed/Variable audio Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV.

  • Page 72: Time Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Time Menu Main Menu Time Go Back The current time is 3:58 PM. Daily Timer On Sleep Timer Daily Timer Off The Time menu lets you set up time-related features and a 1394 timed Record/Wake Timer Record/Wake Timer Turn TV On at: Turn TV Off at:...

  • Page 73: Channel Search

    Using the TV’s Menu System Channel Search Main Menu Connections Use Full Search the first time that your TV is setup to Go Back search for channels on Antenna A and B. Full Search will also Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV Antenna Info automatically detect the proper Air or Cable setting.

  • Page 74: Auto Tuning

    Ethernet Setup the VCR key is pressed on the remote. Note: AUX by default is set up for a second RCA VCR. Or, you can program VCR or AUX to operate a second RCA VCR with the 2001 code. Also, any VCR programmed to the AUX button becomes “VCR2”...

  • Page 75: Preferences Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Preferences Menu Main Menu The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to Go Back match your personal preferences: GUIDE Plus+ Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your •Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions.

  • Page 76: Screen Format

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

  • Page 77: Record Output

    Using the TV’s Menu System 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 the vertical size increases by approximately 33%.

  • Page 78: Translucency

    Using the TV’s Menu System Translucency Main Menu Preferences Go Back The translucency level you set is applied to the on-screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs and Closed Captioning antennas. An exception is Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) and some You can change the translucency (see-through) level of the menu screens.

  • Page 79: Chapter 5: Reference

    Chapter 5 Reference • Troubleshooting • HDTV Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

  • Page 80: 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 Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com/customersupport. TV Problems TV won’t turn on...
  • Page 81 References No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu. • If using an S-Video connection, DVI-HDTV, 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 82 References GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box • Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

  • Page 83: The Remote Control Doesn't Work

    References The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. •...

  • Page 84: Hdtv Specifications

    References HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ..............NTSC/ATSC Digital Cable Compatibility (64 QAM - 256 QAM) .... DTVLink, DVI/HDTV, ....................Component Video Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ........Yes Adjustable Color Warmth ............ Yes 4:3 Format Control (Screen) ..........Normal, Zoom, Stretch Auto Color Control ..............
  • Page 85 Front A/V Input ..............Composite with S-Video Back Panel Inputs/Outputs A/V Inputs................2 - S-Video / Composite Component/Composite Video Inputs ......... 2 - Y PrPb (RCA Jacks) ....................SYNCHROSCAN Antenna/Cable Inputs ............2 - RF DVI-HDTV Input with Audio Inputs ........1 Broadband Connection (Ethernet RJ45) ......

  • Page 86: 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 87 References Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form ON-OFF the remote control that came Description Part No. Price Total SAT CAB AUDIO SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP packed with your TV. SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT VCR+ Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 FORMAT...

  • Page 88: Placing An Order

    References Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by BY PHONE: Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card filling in below ready and call 1-800-338-0376. Use this number only to USE YOUR CREDIT CARD place an order for accessory items listed on the order form.

  • Page 89: 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 1-866-SCENIUM and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. •...

  • Page 90: Care And Cleaning

    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 91: Fcc Information

    References FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 92: Index

    Index Symbols AUDIO OUTPUT SWAP 33, 56 Choose Your Connection 9 Digital 22 TV 33 CinemaScreen 3 1394 3 Audio/video cables 8 VCR 33, 40 Cinematic picture setting 64 Cable 8 Authorized service 10, 78, 87 VCR PLUS+ 33 Cleaning and care 88 Jacks 22 Auto color 65 VCR2 (AUX default) 32, 55,...
  • Page 93 Index Reset 66 Button lighting 24 Audio/video 19 Noise reduction 65 Convergence 65 Buttons 24 Composite 19 Normal, screen format 74 Inputs 24 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 18 Number buttons 32 Full search 71 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 22 Numeric entries 63 Digital optical 12 Deleting ALL learned functions DTVLink 16, 18, 22...
  • Page 94 35 Blocking movie 52 URLs, saving 58 Sleep timer 42, 70 Viewing movie 52 Sliders 63 RCA-type cables 19 V-Chip TV ratings 49 Software ungrade 71 REC icon 42 Sort menu, GUIDE Plus+ system Receiver with Dolby Digital 12, 18...
  • Page 96 Visit the RCA Scenium website at www.rcascenium.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2003 Thomson Inc.

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