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RCA HD52W58 User Manual

Thomson/rca high-definition television user's guide
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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: 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

    Introduction ... 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 ... 6 Using a Stand ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents USA V-Chip TV Ratings ... 33 Canada V-Chip ... 37 Auto Tuning Feature ... 39 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ... 40 Emergency Alert System (EAS) ... 42 Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ... 44 Navigating the Menu System ...

  • 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

    Connections & Setup CENTER SPEAKER INPUT ETHERNET EXTERNAL AMP MAX POWER RATING! (60 WATTS DIGITAL into 8 OHMS) AUDIO OUTPUT SUBWOOFER REAR FIXED/ VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS REAR MATRIX SURROUND OUTPUTS WIRED CableCARD™ AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 3 HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio.
  • Page 11 AUDIO/ VIDEO OUTPUT Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type) Composite Video Cable (RCA Type) INPUT 3 INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUTS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type) Composite Video Cable (RCA Type) S-Video Cable Chapter 1 Connections & Setup AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input (excluding copy- protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is turned on.
  • Page 12 Connections & Setup COMPONENT/ COMPOSITE INPUTS Use menu for composite video. Y/VIDEO Y/VIDEO INPUT 4 INPUT 2 Y (green) Component Cables Inputs 2/4 can be used as either a component video (Y P ) input or a composite video (Video) input. Go to the Connections menu, choose Video Input Setup and select which video input source you are using.
  • Page 13 CableCARD™ HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Chapter 1 Connections & Setup CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box.

  • Page 14: 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 15: How To Connect: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player

    AUDIO VIDEO How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT. 2.

  • Page 16: How To Connect: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr

    Connections & Setup ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT.

  • Page 17: How To Connect: Tv + Component With Dvi Or Hdmi

    How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components.

  • Page 18: How To Connect: Tv + Cablecard

    Connections & Setup CABLE How to Connect: TV + CableCARD The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company for availability of services and to obtain a digital cable television card.

  • Page 19: Audio Connections

    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. 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 20 Connections & Setup – Back of Right Front Speaker – – Back of Right Rear Speaker CENTER SPEAKER INPUT ETHERNET EXTERNAL AMP MAX POWER RATING! (60 WATTS DIGITAL into AUDIO 8 OHMS) OUTPUT SUBWOOFER REAR FIXED/ VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS REAR MATRIX SURROUND OUTPUTS...

  • Page 21: Plug In The Tv

    Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the power cord 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 22: Set The Menu Language

    Connections & Setup Main Menu Preferences Go Back English Closed Captioning Continue Setup Highlight with the arrows. Select with the OK button. Cancel Setup Español Resalte con las flechas . Seleccione con el botón OK. Français Mise en surbrillance avec .

  • Page 23: 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 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button for an RCA satellite receiver. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most recently used tuner (Antenna or Cable Input).

  • Page 25: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component: satellite receiver, cable box, DVD, VCR, and an audio component. A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any component button, except the TV button. Go to page 54 for more information on programming the remote to another TV.

  • Page 26: 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 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.) 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote. 4.

  • Page 28: Using The Input Button

    Using the Remote Control Input source Acquiring Channel... Front Input Listening to Stereo MPAA - Not Rated Note: Watch the Channel Banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button. Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.

  • Page 29: Cable Box Codes

    Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, ... 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, ... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, ...
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  • Page 31: 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 32: About The Channel Banner

    Using the TV’s Features Program Title/Acquiring Channel Ch 8-1 WLPJ Listening to English in SRS 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 33: Digital Or Analog Tv Channels

    Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called minor channels) are channels associated with the primary channel (sometimes called the major channel). A primary channel may have just one subchannel or multiple subchannels.

  • Page 34: Parental Controls

    Using the TV’s Features Main Menu The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and Go Back Unlocked channel lists, ratings, and blocking features: Picture Quality •Lock TV/Unlock TV: Choose to either lock or unlock the TV. Audio •Video Input List: Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden.

  • Page 35: How V-Chip Works For The Usa And Canada

    Editing Channels in the Channel Lists The Antenna and Cable Channel lists are only editable 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. Also, you can remove or “hide” a channel from the Locked List by selecting Blocked in the Locked List.
  • Page 36 Using the TV’s Features USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V-Chip menu. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view.
  • Page 37 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 38: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using the TV’s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) Viewable: Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Main Menu...

  • Page 39: Canada V-Chip

    Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Age-Based Rating Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence guidelines: may contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences.
  • Page 40 Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Rating Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. 13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.

  • Page 41: Auto Tuning Feature

    DVD or AUX button on the remote control. This is especially useful for going directly to an input like HDMI. 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 42: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    Using the TV’s Features Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.
  • Page 43 Using the PIP Feature The PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels; PIP won’t work when tuned to a digital (ATSC) channel. Use the channel banner to determine whether a channel is digital or analog. A digital (ATSC) channel has a dash and second number after it (e.g., 21-2); an analog channel doesn’t (e.g., Ch 21).

  • Page 44: Emergency Alert System (Eas)

    Using the TV’s Features Emergency Alert System (EAS) The EAS works only if you have a digital cable card connected to the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV. Your cable company informs you of emergency alert information related to your state or local-level emergencies, such as Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and Tornado Watches.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4...

  • Page 46: Menus, On-Screen Help, And Control Panels

    Signal Strength AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp) Channel Search Front Input Front Input Software Upgrade VCR2 (AUX default) RCA SAT2 Front Input Front Input Signal Source Video Input Setup Front Input Auto Tuning SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
  • Page 47 Connections Balance Check boxes Radio buttons Turn TV On at: Turn TV Off at: 12:00 1:15 1:15 Go Back Signal Strength Channel Search Software Upgrade Full Search Continue Skip Front Input VCR2 (AUX default) Front Input Front Input Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.

  • Page 48: Picture Quality Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the Go Back picture for each of the TV's inputs: Picture Quality •Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture. Audio •Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings. Parental Controls •Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.

  • Page 49: Auto Color

    Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Picture Settings Picture Presets When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone variations. Auto Color Auto Color Color Warmth Convergence Edge Enhancement A change in this screen is applied to Input 2. Contrast Expand Advanced Settings Press...

  • Page 50: Edge Enhancement

    Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Picture Quality Go Back Picture Settings Picture Presets High Auto Color Edge Enhancement "replaces" gradual edge transitions in the video with steeper edges. This creates a picture with Color Warmth sharper edges. Convergence Convergence Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand...

  • Page 51: Audio Menu

    Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features Go Back and for tweaking the sound: Picture Quality •Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or adjust the equalizer. Audio Audio •Audio Processor: Choose the way for programs to sound. Parental Controls •Sound Logic: Turn it on to minimize variations in volume.

  • Page 52: Sound Logic

    Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Audio Go Back Equalizer Presets Audio Processor Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio Sound Logic Sound Logic track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting. Audio Mode Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases (for...

  • Page 53: Audio Connections

    Main Menu Audio Go Back The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up inputs or outputs that are associated with audio: Equalizer Presets Audio Processor •Fixed/Variable Out: Choose output type; set up subwoofer. •Digital Audio Out: Choose either Auto Select or PCM output. Sound Logic •DVI Audio Input: Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device.

  • Page 54: Connections Menu

    Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Audio Connections Go Back Select the audio source for the TV's internal speakers: The TV Fixed/Variable Out The center channel ouput from an audio receiver. Digital Audio Out The TV's internal speakers can be used as a center speaker. DVI Audio Input To do so, connect an external audio amplifier's center channel output to the Internal Speaker Input on the TV.

  • Page 55: Software Upgrade

    TV to the correct Video Input Channel (go to Chapter 3 for detailed information). Notes: The AUX button by default is set up for a second RCA VCR. If you need to reprogram the AUX button, or instead want to program the VCR button, use the 2001 code.

  • Page 56: Special Features

    Remote Setup Allows you to control three different RCA TVs. This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other, and they also have this menu option, but you want to control them independent of each other.

  • Page 57: Preferences Menu

    Main Menu The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to Go Back match your personal preferences: Picture Quality •Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions. Audio •Screen Format: How to format a picture on the 16:9 screen. Parental Controls •Time Menu: Set up time-related features.

  • Page 58: Digital Captions

    Using the TV’s Menu System • CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog. • CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation, simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.

  • Page 59: Screen Format

    Main Menu Preferences Use this screen or the FORMAT Go Back Normal button on the remote to change how the picture is displayed. Closed Captioning To the left are examples of the effect of different Screen Screen Format Screen Format Cinerama Format modes on a 4:3 signal.

  • Page 60: Color Scheme

    Using the TV’s Menu System Main Menu Preferences Go Back Sky Blue Closed Captioning Emerald Screen Format Raspberry Plum Time Menu Color Scheme Record Output You can select from one of four colors for the menu system and the channel banner. Translucency Menu Language Press...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Reference

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

  • Page 62: 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 63 Blank screen • Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly. • Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel. • Try another channel, or press the INPUT or ANT•CAB button. Unusual sound quality •...
  • Page 64 References Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they’re not damaged. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 46 for more instructions. •...

  • Page 65: Hdtv Specifications

    HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ... NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ... 64 QAM - 256, QAM, HDMI/DVI, ...Component, CableCARD slot Video 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode)... Reverse Diagonal 4:3 Format Control (Screen) ...Normal, Cinerama, Zoom, Stretch, ...Auto Format Switch Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ...
  • Page 66 Stereo Headphone Jack ... 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack Front A/V Input ... Composite with S-Video Composite A/V Inputs with Autodetect S-Videos ... 2 sets Component with composite audio/video inputs ... 2 - Y,Pr,Pb (RCA Jacks) ... SYNCROSCAN Antenna/Cable Inputs ... 2 - RF HDMI/DVI Input (with Audio Input menu selection) ...

  • Page 67: Accessory Information

    VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is color- coded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold- Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft) $5.95...

  • Page 68: 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 69: Care And Cleaning

    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 70: Index

    Index Symbols 3:2 pulldown 48 Buttons Accessories 65 Action buttons 45 Advanced Settings 48 Age-based rating Blocking 35 Viewing 35 Age-Based Ratings Canada, English 37 Canada, French 39 USA 34 Analog captions 55 Analog TV channel 31 ANT•CAB button 22 ANTENNA INPUT jack 11 Arrow buttons 22 Aspect ratio 30...
  • Page 71 HD Receiver remote codes 27 Mode HDMI/DVI jack 11 HDTV specifications 63 Mono 49 Help text 44 Mute Mute button 23 Icons Channel banner 30 Indicator 22 Natural picture setting 46 Indirect light 6 Normal, screen format 57 INFO button 22 Number buttons 22 Initial channel 53 Numeric entries 45...
  • Page 72 Index Videogame picture setting 46 Viewing Movie ratings 36 Specific content themes 36 Volume Initial 53 Maximum 53 Volume up button 12 Volume up/down buttons 23 Warranty, limited 66 Y/Video Pb Pr jacks 9 Zoom, screen format 57 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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