RCA D52W23 User Manual
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Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
• Introduction ...........page 2
• Connections ...........page 5
• Remote ....................page 15
• Features ..................page 21
HD Monitor User’s Guide
• Menu ........................page 31
• Troubleshooting ...page 39
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This
Make sure the stand, cabinet, or base you use is of adequate size
this product allows us to contact you if needed.
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These num bers are located on the product.
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Important Information
CAUTION
Important Information
To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches
Monitor and other surfaces.
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Introduction
Your HD Monitor is equipped with features that will add to your viewing
The Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System incorporates two of RCA’s most
your HD Monitor (for example, an HD receiver, DVD player, satellite receiver,
– a process commonly referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.
The Accurate Visual Reality high defi nition picture projection system offers a
Your HD Monitor lets you connect a device with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Table of Contents
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Things to Consider
Before You Connect
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Connection: Component Video Jacks
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Very Good Con
Con
Video Jacks
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Turn on the HD Monitor
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Welcome Screen
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
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Table of Contents
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Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature
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and Canada
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Viewing Age-Based Ratings
Content Themes
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Viewing Specifi c
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V-Chip Rating System
Canadian V-Chip Ratings
V-Chip
Movie Rating Limit
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Time
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Troubleshooting
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Connections & Setup
Audio/Video
Before You Connect
won’t fl ow around other devices.
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. The
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There are several ways to connect your HD Monitor, depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the
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,
Best Connection: DVI Jacks
DVI-HDTV
R
L
PR
CMP1
COMPONENT
INPUT
Y
L
R
PB
VID1
VID2
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L
V
R
L
VID1
VID2
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L
V
R
L
-VIDE
O
After you connect your HD Monitor (choose an option above), go to page 10 for
Excellent Connection: Component Video Jacks
Connections & Setup
Very Good Connections: S-Video Jacks
Basic Connections: Composite Video Jacks
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P
R
VID1
VID2
COMPOSITE INPUTS
COMPONENT
L R
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
R
R
FOR FACTORY
USE ONLY
VARIABLE
V
R
HD Monitor
(Back Panel)
L /
MONO
VID
1
COMPOSITE INPUT
S
IXED AUDI
O
AUDI
O
S
UBWOOFE
R
A
UDIO/VIDEO OUTPU
T
S
-VIDE
O
FO
R FACTOR
Y
USE ONL
Y
V
/
MONO
DVI-HDTV
R
L
DVI-HDTV
R
L
DVI-HDTV
AUDIO
LL
R
DVI Device
Output
To connect a DVI Device to your HD Monitor:
jacks on the DVI device.
Monitor and to the DVI jack on the DVI device.
VID1
VID2
COMPOSITE INPUTS
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
V
R
FOR FACTORY
USE ONLY
VARIABLE
V
R
HD Monitor
(Back Panel)
L /
MONO
L /
MONO
R
L
VID
VID2
MPOSITE INPUT
S
IXED AUDI
O
AUDI
O
S
UBWOOFE
R
A
UDIO/VIDEO OUTPU
T
S
-VIDE
O
FO
R FACTORY
USE ONL
Y
/
MONO
/
PR
CMP1
COMPONENT
INPUT
Y
L
R
PB
P
R
CMP1
COMPONENT
INPUT
Y
L
R
P
B
Component Video Device
Y
P
B
PR
R
L
AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
To connect a Component Video Device to your HD Monitor:
jacks on the component video device.
jacks on the
video device.
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VID2
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
FOR FACTORY
USE ONLY
VARIABLE
V
R
HD Monitor
(Back Panel)
L /
MONO
DVI-HDTV
L
IXED AUDI
O
AUDI
O
A
UDIO/VIDEO OUTPU
T
SUB
FO
R FACTORY
USE ONL
Y
V
/
MONO
VID1
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L /
MONO
VID1
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L /MONO
VIDEO
AUDI
O
L
R
S-VIDEO
S-Video Device
To connect a Composite Video Device to your HD Monitor:
To connect a Composite Video Device to your HD Monitor:
VID2
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
FOR FACTORY
USE ONLY
VARIABLE
V
R
HD Monitor
(Back Panel)
L /
MONO
DVI-HDTV
L
FIXED AUDI
O
A
UDI
O
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPU
T
VID2
SUB
FOR FACTOR
Y
USE O
NLY
/
MONO
VID1
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L /
MONO
VID1
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L /MONO
VIDEO
AUDI
O
L
R
Composite
Video
Device
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These are two different ways your HD Monitor uses a device
VARIABLE
AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the audio input jacks
If you've connected your VCR or other device
provides fi xed-level audio output from the HD
Monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to
VARIABLE
provides variable-level audio output.
Volume levels can be controlled by the volume
VID2
FOR FACTORY
USE ONLY
V
R
HD Monitor
(Back Panel)
L /
MONO
DVI-HDTV
L
COMPONENT
VID1
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
R
VID2
FOR FACTOR
Y
USE O
NLY
MPOSITE INPUT
S
S
-VIDE
O
V L R
L R
FIXED AUDI
O
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
VARIABLE
V L R
L R
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
VARIABLE
IN
OUT
A/V Receiver
VCR
IN
TV
IN
OUT
TAPE
IN
CD
L
R
The HD Monitor 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
Allows you to connect headphones to listen to
volume.
VIDEO (in)
Receives video from another device, such as a
Receives audio from another
Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from
C
O
O
O
HEADPHONE
L/MONO R IN IN
AUDIO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO
The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. The exact look may be different from
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Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus.
The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu
TV on the remote, or press the Power button on the HD Monitor’s front
Pressing the TV button turns on the HD Monitor and puts the remote
AUX•HD TV
CH
VOL
GO BACK
Arrows
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The next screen welcomes you to your new RCA HD Monitor. Press OK to
Sit back, relax and enjoy the vivid
colors, realistic pictures, and
surround sound of your new RCA TV.
Press OK to continue
The menu system in your HD Monitor allows the HD Monitor’s features to work
The fi rst part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the
Your HD Monitor’s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or
Auto convergence works best once the HD Monitor has
Red center convergence
Blue center convergence
menu appears with a cyan cross in the middle
source, then go to page 38 for information on
Auto convergence.
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 th
e
process and keep old settings.
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This section describes the back panel jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to
V L R
L R
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
VARIABLE
P
R
CMP1
COMPONENT
INPUT
Y
L
R
P
B
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
Lets you connect an amplifi er or audio receiver for improved
V
Provides a standard-defi nition video output from your HD Monitor. You can use
Provides fi xed-level audio output from the HD Monitor. You
VARIABLE AUDIO
Provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled
If you’ve connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer
B PR
(Component Video)
Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection.
When using CMP1 Y P
P
Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually
white.
Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
Lets you connect another device such as a VCR or DVD player. Its
AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above.
VID1
Provides better picture quality than the video jacks (VID1 and 2
Video) because the color part of the picture is separated from the black and white part
VID1 V (Video)
Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually
yellow.
VID2 S-VIDEO, V and L/MONO and R
Audio
Allows you to connect a device such
For each VID jack group (VID1 and VID2), you may connect either an S-Video or
VID1
VID2
COMPOSITE INPUTS
S-VIDEO
V
R
L
V
R
L
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