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Page 2: Product Registration
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/television. 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 TV's features. This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP technology is an excellent choice: Part 1: DLP technology-brilliance in color design...
- Page 4 Part 2: Why RCA HDTV is better DLP technology is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation ofTV viewing-HDTV. There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but there axe basically three things about HDTV...
- Page 5 Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM RCA was the first to of Icr 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 read>...
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- Page 7 Introduction ........................Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ..................Protect Components from Overheating ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ..........Use Indirect Light ......................FCC Statement ......................Get the Picture ........................
- Page 8 Direct Tuning to a Channel ..................Getting a Program Description ................Parental Controls ......................Lock/Unlock TV ......................How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ..............USA V-Chip TV Ratings ..................... Canada V-Chip ......................Channel Lists ........................Auto Tuning Feature ...................... Future DownJoadabJe Ratings ..................
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Page 9: Chapter Overview
Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Signal • Get the Picture • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • Turn on theTV • Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup •... - Page 10 Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Connect all components bef[_re 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. Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
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Page 11: Get The Picture
Once you determine what type of antenna you need, go to indoor antenna rca,colll. When you get to the (//aanne/,S?arcIJ screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to A*zteHHaIHp1¢t.To complete a channel search now, go to page 20. - Page 12 Us{ng the Cab{eCARD S{ot Tile CabIeCARD slot (with ( ;ABLE INPUT) allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without ti_e need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card. Depending on your cable compan>...
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Page 13: Choose Your Connection
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. The HDMI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks are good, while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair. -
Page 14: Video Connection
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection Note: This back panel graphic for representation only. Your back panel might be different. Chapter... -
Page 15: Connecting The Device
Connecting the Device This connection allows you co connect a device char has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD player. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend you use the component video indic for better quality. - Page 16 Audio/Video Connection Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only, Your back panel might be different. S VIDEO Chapter...
- Page 17 Connecting the Device Yellow This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/video O!lEp!lES, White Using the example of a VCR: Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV's input.
- Page 18 HDMI Connection Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only, Your back panel might be different. Connecting the Device High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an unconlpressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data b), way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack oil the back of your TV is also HDMI cable compatible with devices that have a DVI jack.
- Page 19 If your set-top has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable co the HDMI 1 INPUT (or HDMI 2 INPUT if your TV jack on the back of the TV and co the HDMI has chis jack and ic's more convenient) Otic jack on the back of the device.
- Page 20 Advanced Audio Connection information With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on tile type and quality of sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of tile options or refer to the user's manual of each device that you are connecting to get the best results.
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Page 21: Put Batteries In The Remote
Hug 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 oudet. Be sure to insert the plug completdy. Do not plug the TV into an oudet controlled by a light switch. -
Page 22: Set The Menu Language
Set the Menu Language Press the right arrow button, then press OK to select E_zg/is't2and continue to the next step. Press the down arrow button to choose another language, then press OK to continue. Complete the Channel Search Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, you must complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming information. - Page 23 What To Expect Watching TV If you have both analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list. To tell the difference between these channels, press the INFO button and look ill the channel banner for d_ese things: a subchannel, A or D (analog or digital) icon and resolution the TV is receiving.
- Page 24 Explanation of Jacks The diagrams below illustrate jacks fOUl"_d Oll the back of the TV. When cormectir_g cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video output, right audio input into right audio output, etc.). CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable televisior_ card to receive digital cable CableCARD services, including premium...
- Page 25 INP[FF 2 and 4 COMPOSITE INPUTS Connect an NTSC (analog) device. These INPUT jacks are used for most audio/video connections between devices. The audio/video jacks COMPOSITE are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). "...
- Page 26 WIRED WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) (available on some models) This jack is for REMOTE CONTROL connecting a wired remote control system, which is primarily for professional installers. If you're using the remote that was included with your TV, don't plug anything into this jack or the TV won't respond co the remote.
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Page 27: The Front Of Your Tv
The Front of Your TV Front/Side Input Jacks The TV has front/side input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital camera, o1"video game system. Look for a hinged door and press co open the cover. Some models have touch sensor buttons. Please note the illustration below is jusc an example of how these jacks might appear. - Page 28 This page left intentionally blank,...
- Page 29 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 30 Places the remote in DVD mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, pressing the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct Video Input C]'_annel for RCA devices. This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode (see Modes qfOpe*vvtion on page 32 for more details).
- Page 31 [)lacestile remote in VCR mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on tile TV and tunes to tile V( ;R Video Input Channel for RCA devices. This button lights when you press a valid button in VCR mode (see Mode's" qf()pe*rltiotzon page 32 for more details).
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Page 32: Using Direct Entry
VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. In addition to being programnied to operate your television, it's already programmed operate some RCA devices. A second and third RCA TV can be programmed to any device button, except the TV aul__m button. -
Page 33: Using Automatic
To test tile code you've programmed for that device button, point tile remote at tl_e device and then press ON'OFF to see if tile device responds to tile remote control. If the device turns off, you've entered tile correct programming code for your device. -
Page 34: Modes Of Operation
Use the remote buttons that apply to that device. Notes: The remote torero/may _zot &" compatible with allbra.gs _ogds qf devices. Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is iI't lights up when you press any button that works iI't that mode. -
Page 35: Using The Input Button
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all Volume back programmed Punc]-lthroug]-i settings return remote control to the _actory default: Simultaneously press and hold the ON"OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons. Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off;... - Page 36 PIONEER ............ 478 506 493 494 1£%DIO SHA(K ....668 699 706 750 786 868 874 876 PULSAR ................RCA ....661 667 703 723 75(1 795 844 873 874 876 INSIGNIA ..........405 456 905 92I 43(1 I_DIO SHA(K ..........
- Page 37 NETWORK ..........621 580 XENIUS ................PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX ........576 612 639 YAMAHA ............. 400 4 20 979 980 RCA ................... PIONEER ................. YAM _ IGkWA .............. 438 428 PHII IPS ................PROSXF ................ZENITH ..............405 907 P R_, ) SCAN ................
- Page 38 GO-VIDEO ......354 375 407 426 4 55 971 368 SINGER ..............292 356 HARI FX DA\qDSt )N ............. SONI6 BIUE ..............HARMAN KARDON ..........234 254 SONY ..379 324 229 323 353 389 372 364 365 366 380 HARWOOD ..............
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Page 39: Chapter Overview
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 Future Downloadable Ratings... -
Page 40: About The Channel Banner
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), due feature is not :available. The following list describes the kems on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). -
Page 41: Direct Tuning To A Channel
Digital or Analog TV Channels A single offLair antenna can pick up both analog and digital cham'_els. Digital cham'_els can be made up of primary cham'_els and subcham'_els. Note: Subchannels (sometimes callc'd minor ehannel_9 arc"channels associatc'd with t/Je /)rimary channd (_o._etin_es maior c alied the... -
Page 42: How V-Chip Works
Parental Controls The Parental (.bnin'ok menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the buttons on the fi'ont of the TV. The Parc'ntal (,bnlv*olsnlenu controls the software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV so it won't display certain programs movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should... - Page 43 LISA V-Chip TV Ratings The U2;A ¼Chip TVRating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose (JJanne/2;¢tup from the Main menu. If (J_anne/5)'tup has previously been locked, you must enter your password. Then select Parental (._ntrok.
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Page 44: Blocking Age-Based Ratings
Blocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating TV-MA Mature Audience Only level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs tl_at have a TV- G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, TV- 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned... -
Page 45: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Press the OK button to change content status from (V) ½"ewabk" to (19) Blockc'd All higher ratings' content themes change to Blocked. Notes: Broageastc'rs arc"not r(_uirc'd w provide content themes or uge-basc'd ratings. _u must re'member w lock the TVas g('scribed above,_r _?_dnglimits w take (,ff'ect. To view content themes after you've blocked them, follow the same steps as above to make the content ½"ewabk"... -
Page 46: Canada V-Chip
Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. The k%_glishor French Canada ¼CJaip TVRating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose (.Taanne/S_'t W from the Main menu. If (./aanne/3_'tu2 has previously been locked, you must enter your password. -
Page 47: Auto Tuning Feature
Channel Lists (Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List, Video Input List) The channd lists contain the following information: major channd number, with sub-channel munber only if it's a digital channel; channel call letters, if :available when channd is tuned; indicated as all analog or digital channel (if available), Signal Strength (if available), FaIJorite (.7_.Lis_, and (J2i/dren's CTz List. - Page 48 The choices and a brief explanation follow: Not Connected Choose this if you don't have this particular device connected to the TV, or if you don't want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channd when you press one of" the device buttons on the remote.
- Page 49 Chapter Overview: Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels Picture Menu Audio Menu Channel Setup Menu Setup Options Menu...
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Page 50: Navigating The 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: T/Je .Pare*zm/ Cb*zzTols me*zu items is"discussed i*z the Fc'atm*es chapter; u_/d/e Assisted Sett4p is" discussed i_z the Cb_mectio_zs a_zd Setup etmpte_: Navigating... -
Page 51: Menu Items
Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a conm)l that has continuous levels. To make ad iustments: Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider. -
Page 52: Picture Menu
Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus to configure video settings: l)ictur( "!)r('set IPlod(,, l)ictur( " &'ttings, Screen Format, Agvanced Pictur(', and Scr('en A_just menu. Each one is described below. Note: When changing an it('m in the Picture l_('ng, t/a¢ g*vvphics become t*vvns?ar('nt so jou can see how your a_'ustments _{ff_'ctthe gk'tur('. -
Page 53: Screen Format
Screen Format The Screen Format feature allows you to change ]'low the image is displayed on screen. The options are Normal, &r_'tcD, Sq,eeze, or Zoom. If you want to adjust your image, choose an option below: Normal The image ofa 4 x 3 video signal is centered with bars on the right and left sides oft]he screen. -
Page 54: Screen Adjust Menu
ContrastEnhanee Makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to l"naintain a more consistent black level fronl one scene to the next. The options are On and Q_" Film 3:2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted... -
Page 55: Audio Menu
Audio Menu TheAudio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Audio frolll the main nlenu. The following audio items can be adjusted: .5_und Pres'et M od_',.5bundLogi(.Balance, and Advanc_'dAudio. Sound Preset Mode You can select one of tl'le seven-band Sound [)resetModes or create your own personal preset. -
Page 56: Advanced Audio
Advanced Audio Tile Advanced Audio nlenu has that allow you to adjust audio input and output. options Tile options are: Sound Expansion Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way tile sound comes through your speakers when tile TV is set to using tile !_lriabk, Output. - Page 57 _i_ii_''i_i_ii_i_ii_i_i_i_i:_i_i__! SAP (Second Audio Program) When turned on and available, Second Audio Program plays the analog program's audio in a second language. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. SAP might also contain audio which is totally unrelated...
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Page 58: Setup Menu
DVIAudlo Input Allows you to select ttle audio i[]put you're usi[]g if you've co[][]ected a[] HDMI/ DVI cable adapter to the EIDMI i[]put. Select from the i[]puts listed. Go to page 17 for more in forl"nation. Channel Setup Menu The Channel 5"etu?menu lets you find, add, and delete channels, and set Parental Controls, Items in tile U;annd .';etu?menu are: Loc/,,"TV/Un/od,,_TV, Ch_mne/.';ea[]'h, C)b/e C7:annel List, Antenna C7:. -
Page 59: Setup Options Menu
Notes: The AUXoHD button @ d<fim[t is set uy._r an RCA HDTVT}¢ner receive_: [f you have two R(.H satHlite _ceivers, you can centre[ each s_svaT?lte/y. ] hvgv?m_ the second receiver with the A(D[oHD button using tlJ¢ 500] ease. TlJen tlJe R(.H... -
Page 60: Caption Display
Caption Display The Captio. Di_7)/ay menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen. HDMI and SVGA inputs aren't supported by Closed Captioning (CC); try the device's menu system for CC options. Captioning information is always shown when it's :available on a channel or... -
Page 61: Time Menu
Caption Style Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for the following options: Note: (Justoms_.ttings on_, apply todighal caj_tions and wh_'n captioncont_.mallowsit. Caption Size is the font size (Standar_ Large, 5mal_ of the text characters. Caption Font is a complete assortment... -
Page 62: Assisted Setup
Multiple TVSetup This features allows you to control three different RCA TVs. This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs *lear each other, and they also have this l"nenu option, but you want to control them independent of each other. - Page 63 Chapter Overview: Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Lamp Replacement Information V-Chip Rating Explanations HDTV Specifications Limited Warranty Care and Cleaning FCC Information index...
- Page 64 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) does my TV take so long to turn Quick &artu? is a power-saving feature in your TV. Select either enable or disable, which ever option is best for you. Enabling Quick ,';tartup allows you to turn on the TV faster than if disabled. Ira CableCARD is in use, Quick ,S'tartup is always enabled and cannot changed.
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Page 65: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won't turn Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there's a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip. Make sure the TV is plugged in. - Page 66 Video and audio are out of sync If you've connected a device, sucll as a DVD playel, to your TV's Video jack, and to an audio receiver using tile audio jacks, you may experience a slight delay between tile audio heard and tile video seen. Connect the DVD player to the TV's Audio jacks, then use the TV's FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an audio receive1: If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via tile DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, read tile following information.
- Page 67 Can't select certain channel " May be blocked or not approved in tile Pan'rmz/C?,rmx,/smenu. " If using a VCR, check to make sure tile TV/VCR button on tile V(?R is in the correct mode (press tile TV/VCR or INPUT button oil your V(-ZR). •...
- Page 68 TV through the setup process again. To do a reboot, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, power strip, etc. Keep your TV tmplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on tI'le TV, and see if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact...
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Page 69: Lamp Replacement
Lamp Replacement information Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV's source of light comes from a lanlp - sinlilar to lanlps used ill fihn or front projectors. Although this lanlp is longdasting, it nlay need to be replaced eventually. When to replace the lamp You probably need a new lanlp if there's no picture,... -
Page 70: V-Chip Rating Explanations
V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of tl_e following content d_emes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual acdvky (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 (Parents Strongly... - Page 71 C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable fbr children 8 )rears and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will *`tot be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
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Page 72: 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 ................16 x 9 / 4 x 3 Format Control (Screen) .......... Normal, Squeeze, Zoom, Stretch, ...................... - Page 73 Convenience Auto Channel Search ..........Multilmgual O n-screen DispLty ..........English, F ren& Sp:_nish Auto Tuning ................Closed Captioning ..............Analog & Digital Front Button Block ..............Commercial SkiD ..............Yes (availaNe on certain models). Parental Contr4 with USA & Canada V-(2hip ......Yes Picture Reset ................
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Page 74: Limited Warranty
A unit purchased or serviced outside t]'le U.S.A. Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. get service: Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model/serial number read> A representative will troubleshoot your problem over tl_e phone. -
Page 75: Care And Cleaning
Limitation of Warranty: THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY _VARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER _VARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF' MERCHANTABHJTY FITNESS FOR A PARTICUIA3R PURPOSE) APdE HEREBY DISCI2KIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INEORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES... - Page 76 INFO ........Direct Entry Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input INPUT ........brief explanation ..... 46 using ........Acquiring Channel ..... 38 MENU ........Channel 2, 3 or 4 Cable Input Direct Tuning to a Channel ..39 Action buttons ......49 MENU/OK ......
- Page 77 Authorized ......1 l HDMI Connection .... Movie Rating Limit ....Setup, Assisre&......19 Movie Ratings Humming or buzzing .... 64 Icons Sharpness ........50 USA V-Chip Noisy stereo reception .... 65 Channel Banner ...... SKIP button ....... 29 Blocking......No picture, no sound ...
- Page 78 V-Chip ......... Canada......40, 44 Problems ......... 66 Rating Explanations ....68 Rating System ( Mmdian Eugdish....Canadian French ....69 US ........Unraed Dogram Block..A4 USA ......Movie Ratilg Limit....43 Rating Limit Screen ..A 1 TV Ratings ......A 1 VCR Button ......
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