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HDTV User's Guide
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- Page 1 Find Inside: Introduction • Connections • Remote • Features • Menu • FAQs • Troubleshooting • HDTV User’s Guide page 2 page 7 page 21 page 31 page 41 page 54 page 55 Model R52WH73 is pictured here. rca.com www.rca.com/television...
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Page 2: Important Information
Product 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/television. 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
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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. -
Page 4: Introduction
TV to this input jack. Thank you for choosing rCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television (HDTV). Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology—HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind—with on-screen instructions that guide you... -
Page 5: Aspect Ratio
Other Key Features of owning an rCA HDTV There are other HDTVs on the market. But your RCA HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A summary of your TV’s most unique features follows. - Page 6 Introduction TruScan Digital reality™ Feature With the Film Mode option turned on, the intelligent signal processing of the TruScan Digital Reality feature recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and can automatically convert the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail—a process commonly referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 2 The best of both worlds ... 2 What makes HDTV better ... 2 Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV ... 3 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ... 7 Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 8 Choose Your Connection ... - Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features ... 31 Channel Banner ... 32 Digital and Analog Channels ... 33 Digital Channels ... 33 Direct Tuning to a Digital Channel ... 33 Autotuning ... 33 Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ... 33 How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ...
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
• Use the remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Initial Setup • Explanation of Jacks • Front Panel Buttons and Jacks www.rca.com/television rca.com Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 10: Things To Consider Before You Connect
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or device before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 11: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your HDTV. Devices Video Connections DVI Connection Audio Connection Chapter Connections &... - Page 12 Connections & Setup ANTENNA IN CABLE DVD PLA YER AUDIO OUT COMPONENT INPUTS CMP1 CMP2 DVI-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO ANTENNA OUT OFF-AIR ANTENN S-VIDEO OFF-AIR ANTENNA OFF-AIR ANTENNA ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE ANALOG COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO FIXED AUDIO VID1...
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Page 13: Tv + Dvd + Vcr
TV + DVD + VCr 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L and R audio input jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. B. -
Page 14: Tv + Satellite Receiver + Vcr
Connections & Setup ANTENNA IN CABLE SATELLITE RECEIVER VIDEO AUDI O S-VIDEO COMPONENT INPUTS CMP1 CMP2 DVI-HDTV VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO ANTENNA OUT OFF-AIR ANTENN ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT ANTENNA/ CABLE ANALOG COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO VID1 FIXED AUDIO MONO VARIABLE VID2... - Page 15 TV + Satellite receiver + VCr 1. Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output jack and to the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT jack on the TV. B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
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Page 16: Tv + Dvi Device
Connections & Setup COMPONENT INPUTS CMP1 CMP2 COMPOSITE INPUTS S-VIDEO DVI-HDTV COMPONENT INPUTS CMP1 CMP2 COMPOSITE INPUTS S-VIDEO DVI-HDTV Connect to either FIXED or VArIABLE Output TV + DVI Device DVI COMPONENT To connect a DVI Device to your TV: DVI-HDTV DVI-HDTV AUDIO 1. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the DVI- HDTV L and R audio jacks on the back of the HDTV and to the audio output jacks on the DVI device. -
Page 17: Plug In The Tv
ON•OFF SAT•CABLE TV button GO BACK MUTE GUIDE INFO button FORMAT Arrows MENU CLEAR ANT•CABLE INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE Chapter Connections & Setup MUTE GUIDE INFO Plug in the TV FORMAT MENU CLEAR 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. -
Page 18: Complete The Initial Setup
OK. Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation The next screen welcomes you to your new RCA TV. Press OK to continue with the setup. After the welcome screen, the initial setup asks you to make sure that you've connected the HDTV to your cable or antenna signal. Once you've confirmed that the HDTV is connected, press OK. -
Page 19: Changing Lists And Labels
Go back Channel number In channel list Channel label ESP_ _ _ Enter the channel number or use </ > keys. Go back Automatic convergence Press < or > key to launch the automatic convergence. The process takes about 1 min. Pressing OK before the end will stop the process and keep old settings. -
Page 20: Explanation Of Jacks
Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to connect devices to your TV. Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical order) ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal ANTENNA/ CABLE from the antenna, cable, cable box, or a VCR. - Page 21 COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD COMPONENT INPUT player. CMP1 • • • • COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another device such as a VCR or DVD player. Its COMPOSITE INPUTS AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above. S-VIDEO MONO VID1...
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Page 22: 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 system. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover. Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear. -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
• Programming the remote to Operate Other Devices • How To Use the remote After You’ve Programmed It • Volume Punchthrough Feature • Using the InPUT Button • remote Code List www.rca.com/television rca.com Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
DVD Places the remote in DVD mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, pressing the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the corresponding Video Input Channel for RCA devices. This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode (see Modes of Operation on page 25 for more details). -
Page 25: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Devices
Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel for RCA devices. This button lights when you press a valid button in SAT•CABLE mode (see Modes of Operation on page 25 for more details). -
Page 26: Find Out If You Need To Program The Remote
Using the Remote Control ON•OFF SAT•CABLE GO BACK MUTE GUIDE INFO FORMAT MENU CLEAR ANT•CABLE INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE You’ll use these buttons for Direct Entry. Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices. -
Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
3. Press and release the device button (SAT•CABLE, AUX or DVD) you want to program. 4. Repeatedly press and release the ON•OFF button, watching for the device to respond. If it does turn off, press and release the OK button within 3 seconds to save the code. If you accidentally passed the code before saving it, press the left arrow button to backtrack through the codes;... -
Page 28: Volume Punchthrough Feature
Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier, and you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a device that is connected to the audio/video receiver. An example follows: Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. -
Page 29: Using The Input Button
PIONEER ... 837 866 867 878 893 RADIO SHACK 706 754 793 806 865 866 867 868 875 RCA ... 717 726 772 781 795 827 845 866 867 870 871 ... 872 875 878 879 449 895 REALISTIC ... 822 SABA ... -
Page 30: Dvd Codes
PROTON ... 666 QUASAR ... 716 RADIO SHACK ... 668 699 706 750 786 868 874 876 RCA ... 661 667 703 723 750 795 844 873 874 876 REALISTIC ... 661 667 669 673 678 689 697 699 ROTEL ... 666 SAE ... - Page 31 PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX ...576 612 639 PIONEER ...604 PROSAT ...563 PROSCAN ...636 637 650 653 651 652 RCA ... [636] 649 [637] 622 658 653 650 651 652 098 REALISTIC ...567 603 SAMSUNG ...594 583 613 616 619 SHARP ...604 SKY NETWORK ...614 615 646 SIERRA I II III ...561...
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Page 32: Vcr Codes
... 245 268 342 354 361 363 248 251 254 274 292 300 RADIX ... 245 RANDEX ... 245 RCA ... [225] 245 [308] 309 311 312 313 314 315 316 ... 354 369 228 278 292 332 REALISTIC ... 225 226 227 245 268 354 361 363 248 ... -
Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3: Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital and Analog Channels • Autotuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip www.rca.com/television rca.com Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 34: Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. What you see depends on the input you're connected to (digital or analog) and the information available for the current program. This display is called the Channel Banner. The list at the bottom of this page describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). -
Page 35: Digital And Analog Channels
TV mode. Autotuning The autotuning feature works with RCA devices to automatically tune the TV to the correct channel/input. It works with devices you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD player, etc.). When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the CMP1 input, for example,... -
Page 36: How To Set Up The Autotuning Feature
Using the TV’s Features Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Go back Set VCR channel VID1... Set AUX/HD channel DVI... Set SAT/CAB channel CMP1... Set DVD channel VID2... Press < or > key to select the input to be used for the AUX/HD key. -
Page 37: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. -
Page 38: The V-Chip Rating Screen
Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip rating Screen The 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 the left is View or Block. Go back Rating Field TV-MA... -
Page 39: Blocking/Viewing Age-Based Ratings
Go back Status TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View Press OK to view/block programs with this rating. Hierarchy of Age-Based ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older... -
Page 40: 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 them back to ( ) View: 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to ( ) View. 2. -
Page 41: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
rating Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent 18 ans + scenes. Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains 16 ans + frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes. Viewers 13 and over. -
Page 42: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Using the TV’s Features Go back Status View... View... NC-17 View... View... View... PG-13 View... View... Press OK to View/Block programs with this rating. Go back US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Front panel block Channel block Unrated/Exempt Prog. View... Lock parental controls Press <... -
Page 43: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Sound Menu • Picture Menu • Channel Guide Menu • Time Menu • Parental Control Menu • Setup Menu www.rca.com/television rca.com Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 44: Sound Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Go back Sound settings Sound type Stereo... Sound mode Normal... Sound logic Dynamic bass Medium... Headphone settings Graphic equalizer The Sound menu for analog channels and all video inputs. Go back Sound settings Default Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. English... - Page 45 Go back Sound settings Default Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. English... Current Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. English... Sound mode Normal... Sound logic Dynamic bass Medium... Headphone settings Graphic equalizer The Sound menu for digital channels Go back Headphone volume Headphone bass Headphone treble Headphone sound Stereo...
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Page 46: Picture Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Go back Advanced picture settings Picture preset Sports... Black level Color Contrast Sharpness Color warmth Cool... Tint Go back Contrast expand Low... Scan Velocity Modulation Autoformat Video noise reduction Minimum... Optimized still picture Auto skin tone Film mode (3:2 Pulldown) Auto... - Page 47 Go back Advanced picture settings Picture preset Sports... Black level Color Contrast Sharpness Color warmth Cool... Tint Tip: You can select a different picture preset for each input. For example, The ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT and the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT can have different picture presets.
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Page 48: Channel Guide Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Channel Guide Menu The Channel Guide lets you view the entire list of channel numbers and labels. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. There are two different kinds of channel guides—the one you see depends on the input jack used. -
Page 49: Time Menu
Go back Sleep timer 00:15 Time 12:34 pm Wake up timer Wake up time 06:00 am Wake up duration 01:00 Channel number 04 ABC Daily Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time. Time Lets you enter the current time. -
Page 50: Setup Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Channel setup Go back Signal Source Both... Analog Signal type Cable... Auto channel search Start Auto channel update Start List and labels Press < / > to select where you would like to search for channels. - Page 51 Go back Closed Caption Setting On... Analog CC Type CC1... Digital CC Type Service 1... Digital CC Preset Custom... Digital CC Style Press < or > key to select the closed caption setting. Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
- Page 52 Using the TV’s Menu System Go back Closed Caption Setting On... Analog CC Type CC1... Digital CC Type Service 1... Digital CC Preset Custom... Digital CC Style Press < or > key to select the closed caption setting. Go back Closed Caption Size Standard...
- Page 53 Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a device button (SAT•CABLE, AUX or DVD) on the remote.
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Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter Overview: • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Limited Warranty www.rca.com/television rca.com Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. -
Page 56: Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT to view local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 18 for more information. How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel? There are several different ways to tell if your channel is digital or not. -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. •... -
Page 58: Other Information
Other Information Can’t select certain channel • Make sure the remote control is in TV mode. Press the TV button and enter the channel number using the number buttons. • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. •... - Page 59 Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on the TV, and see if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
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Page 60: Care And Cleaning
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia- based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
Product Registration: • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com/television or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. - Page 62 Other Information Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ExCEPT TO THE ExTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ExCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY ExPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. ExCEPT TO THE ExTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. How State Law relates to warranty: • Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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Page 63: Index
A/V receiver 14 Code List, Remote control 27 Age-based ratings 37 Color 45 Amplifier 42 Color warmth 45 Analog Closed Captions 49, 50 Component buttons 33, 51 Analog TV 2, 18, 32, 33, 46, 48 Connections 9, 10, 11, 12 ANT•CAB button 2, 22 Content themes 37, 38 Antenna 2, 18... - Page 64 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2007 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA TOCOM 1667740A...