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- Page 2 Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/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.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Read th_s_ instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. (]lean only \vittJ dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufiicturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce... -
Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for choosing Congratulations on purdmsing this RCA High 1)efinition Television (HDTV). Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation tedmology--HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced H1)TK it is the most user-friendly of its kind--with... -
Page 5: Other Key Features Of Owning An Rca Hdtv
0s. Such precision yields a signal with amazing picture clarity and out- standing sound quality. Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV The:re: arc othc:r HDTVs on the: market. But yoHr RCA HDTV dc:signc:d been with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. - Page 6 TruScan Digital Reality Feature intelligent signal processing of the TmS('an Digital Reality xvgUi[h [h(2 Fi[ll7 _/l()dc, opti()ll [Hrn(.)d [h(.) fL)a[Hr(.) r(.)coglliz(.)s incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimmn digital pi('mre performance. It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and can automatically...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
..................Introduction ........................The best of both worlds ..................... What makes HDTV better ..................Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV ............Chapter 1: Connections & Setup .............. Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Choose Your Connection .................... - Page 8 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features ............Channel Banner ....................... Digital and Analog Channels ..................Digital Channels ......................Direct Tuning to a Digital Channel ................. Autotuning ........................Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ............How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ..............
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Connection instructions Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Turn on the TV Complete the Initial Setup •... -
Page 10: Things To Consider Before You Connect
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 cabk:s. •... -
Page 11: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection There arc' several ways to ('onncct VoLIrHDTV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your H1)T_. Cables Connection Go to... Devices Needed Title Coaxial TV + DVD + VCR pages 10-11 Audio/video... - Page 12 DVD PLAYER AUDIO OUT OFF-AIR ANTENNA '-_j HDTV COMPONENTINPUTS OFF-AIR ANTENNA Chapter1...
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Page 13: Tv + Dvd + Vcr
+ VCR TV + DVD Connect your DVD Player to your A. Conncc't the audio (white and red) c'ablc:s 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
SATELLITE RECEIVER OFF-AIR ANTENNA HDTV FIXED AUDIO OFF-AIR ANTENNA Chapter1... - Page 15 Receiver + VCR TV + Satellite Connect your VCR to your A. Connc('t a coaxial ('abk: 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 V]D2 L/MONO and R audio jacks on the...
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Page 16: Tv + Dvl Device
TV + DVi Device DVICOMPONENT To connect a DVI Device to your 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. Connect the video cable... -
Page 17: Plug In The Tv
Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the T_. 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 18: Complete The Initial Setup
Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation The next screen welcomes you to your new RCA T_. Press OK to continue with the setup. After the welcome screen, the initial setup asks you to make sure... -
Page 19: Changing Lists And Labels
Changing Lists and Labels The List & Labds part of the setup lets you edit your channd list and choose create a personal six-character label for each channel. Note: Changing List and Labels can be time consuming. You can change these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu. -
Page 20: Explanation Of Jacks
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 ('abk.' to receive dae signal from the antenna, cable,... - Page 21 COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD 'COMPONENT INPUT player. CMP1 CMP1 Y PB PR (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using CMP1 Y PI_...
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Page 22: The Front Of Your Tv
The Front of Your TV Front input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connc('dng a camcordcr, 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 d_ese jacks might... -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed Volume Punchthrough Feature Using the iNPUT Button Remote Code List... -
Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
TV and tunes to the corresponding Video Input Channel for RCA devices. AUX by default programmed for an RCA VCR. This button lights when you press a valid button AUX mode (see Modes q/'@eJzttiotz 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 qi'()peJzttiotz on page 25 for more details). -
Page 26: Find Out If You Need To Program The Remote
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote detern]ine wlletller universal ren]ote nctctd5 progran]n]ed player, do fl_e ()pc_ratc _ ()n(2 devices connected your such following: Turn on fl_e device (in tills example, a DVD player). Point fl_e remote at fl_e device. Press the corresponding device button... -
Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Press and release the device button (SAT-CABLE, AUX or 1)V1)) you want to program. 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. -
Page 28: Volume Punchthrough Feature
Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature hdpful 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... -
Page 29: Using The Input Button
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Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner Digital and Analog Channels • Autotuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip... -
Page 34: Channel Banner
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. -
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... -
Page 36: How To Set Up The Autotuning Feature
to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV's menu c'orrcsp(mds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have each device connected your T_. When you set up autotuning, you're telling the TV what channel/input to tune to when you press the SAT-CABLE, AUX or DVD button on the remote control. -
Page 37: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Parental Controls and V-Chip choices in d_e LS' V-CHIP "and (;a_zac/a 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 view. -
Page 38: The V-Chip Rating Screen
The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located widain dae Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit Content Themes the left is View or Block. Lists the content themes can I)lock... -
Page 39: Blockingniewing Age-Based Ratings
Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age- based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to wa R'h. -
Page 40: Canada V-Chip Ratings
Viewing Specific Content Themes specific If"you bk)ck content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to _ ) I,,Tew: Determine the content themes you want to change to (_) I,,Tew. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change, such as & under language (L) corresponding with TV-14. -
Page 41: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Rating Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Aduks. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent 18 ans + scenes. Viewers 16 and oven Programming ix not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains 16 ans + frc:quent sc'enc:s of violc:nc'e or intensely vk)lent sc'enc:s. -
Page 42: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by bloc'ldng movies rated above a spec'ificd level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's MAIN MENU appears). Select Pare,ztal Co*zo'oL Select _,,5' I /-C/)it). Select l,zChi/) movie Iztti_N. -
Page 43: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter Overview: • Sound Menu • Picture Menu • Channel Guide Menu ,, Time Menu • Parental Control Menu • Setup Menu... -
Page 44: Sound Menu
Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select &mtzd from the main menu. Depending on the kind of signal you're watching, the Sound menu will have different items available... - Page 45 C_rrent Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. (available for the digital channels only) Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you're watching. The language you choose becomes }=our preferred audio language for all digital channels until you turn the TV off. If the language choose here is not being broadcast...
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Page 46: Picture Menu
Picture Menu The Pictzu'e menu contains menus and controls to configure the following video settings: Advarzced pictzu'e settit_s, Pictzu'epresets, B/ac_ _, M z,,e/,ColoJ: Cot_tl_Ist, 3't_aJTmess, (;olor Warmtt_, and Tim. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections. Advanced picture settings... - Page 47 Picture preset Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: I,q'bl_mt, (;mot,Tatic, 1_'_ttm'al, ,S'po_:ts,I,,Tdoogamo, I,qdoo(;amoJ_t or P_,J:_ot_al. C hoose the setting that is best R)r your viewing environment. can set a different picture preset for each input (including one for your regular TV channels).
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Page 48: Channel Guide Menu
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
Time Menu Sleep Timer Letsyou set theTV to turnoffafter a givenamount of time. Time Letsyou enter thecurrent t ime. Ifitiseight o'clock, forexample,you must first enter the number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM. Wake up timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on. -
Page 50: Setup Menu
Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences. To access the Setup menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Setup from the main menu. Channel setup S{q, r zal sozH'c-e Allows you to set which tuner you want to search for channels. - Page 51 Closed C_ption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio porti(m of a program as text on the TV screen. Some programs on digital channels offer digital captioning information, which gives you more options for the way the captioning displayed on the screen.
- Page 52 D_itcd CCPreset Lets you choose the way the digital closed captioning appears on the screen. Dq/hzdt Uses the settings sent by the broadcaster for the size, color, and font used for digital closed captioning, as well as for the color and opacity of the captioning's background.
- Page 53 Autotuning Displays a chok'e list that lets you set up the TW to auton_ati('ally tune to the correct input ('lmnnel when you press a device button (SAT-CABLE, AUX or DVD) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning Dature.
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Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Chapter Overview: • FAQs • Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning FCC information Limited Warranty GJ'_tt)hics co_zt_ti_zed withi_z this pztblicatio_z aJ'e ibr re[)rese_zt_ttio_z o_zly. -
Page 56: Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What's the quickest to view High Definition (HD) video? Connc('t an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT to view local digital channels. You might need purchase an antenna. Go to page 18 for more information. How do I tell an analog channel from... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems you cnc'ountc:r with your TV can bc: c'orrcc'tc:d by c'onsuking the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the TV button. Make sure the TV is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is 'live"... - Page 58 Can't select certain channel Make sure the remote control is in TV mode. Press the TV button and enter the ch,mncl number using the number buttons. Ch:mnel may be blocked or not approved in the Palz,_ta/Co_tro/x menu. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TViVCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TViVCR button on your VCR). Noisy stereo reception...
- Page 59 Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on the TM and see if the problem fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com"television *_r updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer...
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Page 60: Care And Cleaning
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 (lust 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. -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
U.S.A. • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. 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 62 Limitation of" Warranty: WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE IAW, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS A PABTIC[YIAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS HMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD FORTH ABOVE.
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Page 63: Index
PVR 29 VCR 3(} S-Video AiV receiver Jacks i8, i9 Co(te List, Remote control ANTENNA/CABLE 34, 45 jacks 19, 34 Age-base(t ratings Color 45 Component video Amplifier Satbty infi.)rmation Color warmth DVI 4, 34 SAT* CAB button Analog Closed Captions 49, 50 Component buttons... - Page 64 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 02007 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA TOCOM 1667740A...
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