RCA HDLP50 User Manual
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Find Inside:
• The DLP Experience ... page 1
• Connections ................. page 7
• Remote .......................... page 27
• Features ........................ page 37
HDTV User’s Guide
• Menus ............................ page 47
• FAQs ...............................page 62
• Troubleshooting .........page 63
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re
or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects fi lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Refer to the identifi cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority
to operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifi es that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury.
Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be
required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal
or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org, or call 1-800-338-0376
for more details.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). With the exception of
the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a fi rm, fl at, surface. Don't place the TV on
soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in
reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches
from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand, cabinet, or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being
accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to
the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.
Product Registration
Please fi ll 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. Attach it here and record
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No ._______________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Introduction
Thank you for choosing RCA
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Defi nition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas Instruments
Digital Light Processing® technology–a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an
investment in a new generation of technology–DLP and HDTV. Even though this is a technologically
advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind–with comprehensive on-screen instructions that
guide you through all of the 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 and design
Part 2: Why RCA DLP HDTV is better
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV
Part 1: DLP technology–brilliance in color and design
RCA brings you pictures with DLP system–a brilliantly choreographed, engineering marvel that combines
microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring you the best and brightest pictures possible.
Common Field Lens
DMD
Illumination Relay Optics
Integrating Light Pipe
EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker
with lamp type listed.
Model No.____________________________________
Lamp Type___________________________________
Projection Optics
Screen
Color Wheel
Lamp
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
HDLP50XXXXXX
000000000 X
SERIAL SERIE LAMP
How DLP Technology Works
In general, DLP technology combines microscopic mirrors, a specially
designed semiconductor, and a color wheel to adjust light to display the
most brilliant, accurate images! Your DLP HDTV doesn’t use Cathode
Ray Tubes (CRTs), which means you don’t have to worry about screen
burn (fi xed video images burning onto the screen permanently) or
convergence (realigning the CRTs). The diagram on the left illustrates the
complex system.
Thin and Light
The effi ciency of DLP technology enabled our design team to create a
high-performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin and weighs less
than 100 pounds.
Lamp Replacement
DLP technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you’ll need to replace this
lamp, which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come
packed with the new lamp. To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know
your TV’s model number, serial number, and lamp type–this information
is listed on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is
shown on the left). Face the back of the TV. The sticker is located on the
left side of the TV. For future reference, write down the information in the
space provided at the left.
Date_________________________________________
DLP® is a trademark of Texas Instruments
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Part 2: Why RCA HDTV is better
DLP technology is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing–HDTV. There are many
technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but there are basically three things about HDTV that bring you a
superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2) aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound.
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. The
resolution is measured by calculating the number of pixels. A pixel (which stands for picture element) is a small dot. The picture you see on
your TV is composed of these dots.
A regular, analog television only has a resolution of about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels = 211,200 pixels). The
HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600).
More pixels equal more detail. In summary, HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times the resolution of the picture on a
regular, analog TV!
Feature Analog (NTSC) HD Digital (ATSC)
Total Scan Lines 525 1125
Effective Scan Lines 480 1080
Aspect Ratio 4 x 3 (Standard) 16 x 9 (Widescreen)
Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080
Sound 2-ch Stereo 5.1 ch Surround
16 x 9 Aspect Ratio
4 x 3 Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use a 4 x 3
aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a screen that is 20
inches wide is about 15 inches tall).
When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in 1941 by the
NTSC (the National Television Standards Committee), it made sense to adopt the
4 x 3 aspect ratio the fi lm industry was using at that time.
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie industry had
to fi nd a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres.
That’s when they created the 16 x 9 aspect ratio (also called widescreen format). When
the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC (Advanced Television
Standards Committee), the 16 x 9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV.
This widescreen format makes sense because it’s much closer to the way we see. Our
fi eld of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our peripheral vision. Not
only is it closer to the way we see, but the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more
detail in the close-up and panoramic views.
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Digital Signal and Sound
The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves.
These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves are susceptible to interference from
planes passing overhead, weather, and household appliances.
Digital signals, in contrast to analog signals, can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the
computer language of 1s and 0s. Such precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio-quality picture and Dolby Digital 5.1
channel sound.
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV
There are other HDTV’s on the market– even some that use DLP technology. But your RCA HDTV has been designed with features that
will enhance your TV viewing experience, and features that provide fl exibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A
summary of your TV’s most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features.
Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM
RCA was the fi rst 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, which means there is no need for a cable box to view
unscrambled digital cable programming. The CableCARD™ slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable card to access digital
cable. The tuner is able to decode all formats of digital television broadcasts, and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it
includes QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation).
Note: A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled (encrypted) channels. Contact your cable provider for more information.
Go to page 10 for more information.
TruScan Digital Reality
The intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve
optimum digital picture performance. It also recognizes when original fi lm sources have been modifi ed 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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Picture Preset Mode
1
Picture Settings
2
Screen Format
3
Advanced Picture
4
Screen Adjust
5
4Picture Menu
Main Menu
Vibrant (Day)
Natural
Cinematic (Night)
Sports
Personal
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press 3 to return to the menu.
Contrast 65%
Color 70%
Tint 55%
Brightness 60%
Sharpness 55%
Auto Flesh Tone On
Color Temperature Cool
Video Noise Filter Frame Comb
Green Enhance On
Detail Enhance On
Contrast Enhance On
Help text
User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV
• You can customize your TV to fi t your viewing taste and match the lighting where
you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the picture preset settings: Vibrant
(Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), and Sports. You can adjust each input jack to a
different setting and the TV will automatically adjust the picture when you change
inputs.
• Help Text: The on-screen help text describes your TV’s features and explains how to
use them.
CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................8
Protect Against Power Surges ....................................................................................8
Protect Components from Overheating ....................................................................8
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .............................................8
Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................8
FCC Statement ...........................................................................................................8
Get the Picture ..................................................................................................................9
Getting Cable Channels ..............................................................................................9
Getting Digital Channels ............................................................................................9
Using the CableCARD Slot ........................................................................................10
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service .............................................................10
Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................11
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection .................................................................12
Audio/Video Connection ..........................................................................................14
HDMI Connection .....................................................................................................16
Advanced Audio Connection Information ..............................................................18
Plug in the TV ..................................................................................................................19
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................19
Turn on the TV .................................................................................................................19
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup ...........................................19
Complete the Assisted Setup .........................................................................................19
Set the Menu Language ...........................................................................................20
Complete the Channel Search .................................................................................20
Choose Setup Options ..............................................................................................20
What to Expect ................................................................................................................21
Watching TV ..............................................................................................................21
Changing Channels ...................................................................................................21
Next Steps .......................................................................................................................21
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................22
The Front of Your TV .......................................................................................................25
Front/Side Input Jacks ...............................................................................................25
Front Panel ................................................................................................................25
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ..............................................................................28
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices ..................................................30
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................30
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................30
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .................................................31
Modes of Operation .................................................................................................32
Volume Punchthrough Feature ......................................................................................32
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ...................................................33
Using the INPUT Button ..................................................................................................33
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................33
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner .............................................................................................38
Digital or Analog TV Channels .......................................................................................39
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Direct Tuning to a Channel ......................................................................................39
Getting a Program Description ................................................................................39
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................40
Lock/Unlock TV .........................................................................................................40
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ................................................................40
USA V-Chip TV Ratings .............................................................................................41
Canada V-Chip ..........................................................................................................41
Channel Lists ...................................................................................................................45
Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................................................................45
Future Downloadable Ratings ......................................................................................46
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels .................................................................48
Navigating the Menu System ...................................................................................48
On-Screen Help .........................................................................................................48
Controls .....................................................................................................................48
Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................50
Picture Preset Mode .................................................................................................50
Picture Settings .........................................................................................................50
Screen Format ...........................................................................................................51
Advanced Picture Menu ...........................................................................................51
Screen Adjust Menu .................................................................................................52
Audio Menu .....................................................................................................................53
Sound Preset Mode ..................................................................................................53
Sound Logic ...............................................................................................................53
Balance ......................................................................................................................53
Advanced Audio .......................................................................................................54
Channel Setup Menu ......................................................................................................56
Channel Search .........................................................................................................56
Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................56
Setup Options Menu .......................................................................................................57
Closed Captioning ....................................................................................................57
Quick Startup ............................................................................................................57
Time Menu ................................................................................................................59
Assisted Setup ...........................................................................................................60
Menu Preferences .....................................................................................................60
Advanced Options ....................................................................................................60
Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..............................................................................62
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................63
Lamp Replacement Information ....................................................................................67
V-Chip Rating Explanations ............................................................................................68
US V-Chip Rating System ..........................................................................................68
Canadian V-Chip Rating System ...............................................................................68
HDTV Specifi cations ........................................................................................................................70
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................72
Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................73
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................73
Index ................................................................................................................................74
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Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Signal
• Get the Picture
• Plug in the TV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• Turn on the TV
• Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Assisted Setup
• Complete the Assisted Setup
• What To Expect
• Next Steps
• Explanation of Jacks
• The Front of Your TV
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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.
• Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifi er, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t fl ow
around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.
FCC Statement
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information, call your local cable operator.
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The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel of your
TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local off-air digital and analog
channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable by using the CableCARD slot (with CABLE
INPUT). See below for these locations.
CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT
Coaxial cable
Note: This back panel graphic is for
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might be different.
FIXED/VARIABLE
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Getting Cable Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive
cable channels.
What You Need
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Cable
Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 20.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the ANT•CABLE
button to tune to the Cable Input. Look for Cable Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 21 for
more information.
Getting Digital Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive free local off-air digital and
analog channels.
What You Need
Indoor or outdoor antenna
Outdoor antenna
What you Need to Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels
available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital
Indoor antenna
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stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what type of antenna you need, go to
rca.com.
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to
Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 20.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the
ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Antenna Input. Look for Antenna Input to appear on the channel banner.
Go to page 21 for more information.
Connections & Setup
Using the CableCARD Slot
The CableCARD slot
services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact
your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card. Depending on your cable company, an installer might
come to your home to install the digital cable card for you, or they’ll simply send you the digital cable card.
Important Note:
determined by your cable company.
When you receive the digital cable card, make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE INPUT
jack. Then, turn on your TV. Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the TV labeled
CableCARD. Push fi rmly on the card until almost the entire card is inserted. Wait to receive information onscreen regarding your digital cable television services. See below for information on setting up digital cable
television services for your TV.
(with CABLE INPUT)
CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing are
allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable
What You Need
• Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
Digital Cable
Card
• Digital cable service subscription
• Digital cable card
What You Need to Know
• The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the digital
cable card can get a signal and receive channel information.
• Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can’t be used with any other TV, unless
it is re-authorized to it.
• You won’t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT. Make sure you
connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT.
• Once inserted, it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card. In the case it needs to be removed,
grasp fi rmly, and pull the card straight out.
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service
Once you have completed the directions for using the CableCARD slot (explained above), you are ready to receive
digital cable channels. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to appear. Write down the information
you see and call your cable company to provide them with the information on-screen.
If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digital cable card is set up, try resetting your card. Go
to page 56 for more information. If problems persist, contact your cable company.
Notes: If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the information, press
MENU on the remote to access the menu system. Then press 9, 9, 9, and the information screen appears. Go to
page 56 for more information on the CableCARD Tools menu.
You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card.
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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.
Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...
INPUT 1
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Audio R and L
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adapter
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pages 16-17
Audio
Connecting an optional audio receiver:
After you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 18 for general information about
connecting an audio/video receiver.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
INPUT 2
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 3
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Green
Blue
Red
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
Red
White
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device that 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 input for better quality.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page
9.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
Connect three video cables or component video cables to the INPUT 1 Y/VIDEO
PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR outputs on the DVD player.
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 1 R and L Audio jacks on
the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 19
to complete the Assisted
Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next
page.
TV button
ON•OFF
INPUT
button
SAT•CABLE
INPUT
FORMAT
MENU
VOL
SUBCHANNEL
REVERSE
RECORD
VCR
AUDIO
GUIDE
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MUTE
PLAY
STOP
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DVD
AUX
ANT•CABLE
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INPUT
button
FORWARD
PAUSE
Use these buttons to view the picture
TV button
ON•OFF
SAT•CABLE
AUX
GO BACK
VOL
MUTE
FORMAT
MENU
INPUT
PLAY
REVERSE
RECORD
STOP
DVD
ANT•CABLE
FORWARD
PAUSE
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the TV’s INPUT 1 jacks. To view this
device:
TV
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.
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2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
INFO GUIDE
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input
SUB
CH
CLEAR
Channels until you see Input 1 (Component) displayed in the channel banner.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want
to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto
Tuning.
Input channel appears here
12:39 PMProgram Title/Acquiring Channel
Input 1 (Component)
of the device connected to the TV. Your
remote model varies according to the
model of TV you have.
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Audio/Video Connection
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
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AUDIO OUTPUT
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REMOTE
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DIGITAL
AUDIO
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Red
Yellow
White
Composite cables are color codedYellow= video; Red= right audio; white=
left audio
Connecting the Device
.
This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/video
outputs.
Using the example of a VCR:
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9.
2. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s INPUT 2 jacks (R and L-Audio,
and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video outputs..
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 19
to complete the Assisted
Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next
page.
TV button
ON•OFF
INPUT
button
SAT•CABLE
INPUT
FORMAT
MENU
VOL
SUBCHANNEL
REVERSE
RECORD
VCR
AUDIO
GUIDE
GO BACK
MUTE
PLAY
STOP
CC PRESETS SOUND
TV
DVD
AUX
ANT•CABLE
INFO
CLEAR
CH
SKIP
INPUT
button
FORWARD
PAUSE
SAT•CABLE
VOL
FORMAT
MENU
Use these buttons to view the picture
of the device connected to the TV. Your
remote model varies according to the
model of TV you have.
TV button
ON•OFF
TV
DVD
AUX
GO BACK
MUTE
ANT•CABLE
INPUT
PLAY
REVERSE
FORWARD
RECORD
PAUSE
STOP
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the INPUT 2 jacks. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
CH
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input
INFO GUIDE
SUB
CH
CLEAR
Channels until you see INPUT 2 in the channel banner. See picture below for
location.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want
to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto
Tuning.
Input channel appears here
12:39 PMProgram Title/Acquiring Channel
Input 2
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HDMI Connection
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
P
B
PR
S-VIDEO
C
L
Audio Out
L
R
R
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
P
B
PR
Device with DVI
DVI Out
S-VIDEO
L
R
B
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
A
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
L
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
R
OR
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
For Factory
use only
ANTENNA
INPUT
CABLE
INPUT
Note: This back panel graphic is
for representation only. Your back
panel might be different.
Device with HDMI
Y
Video Out
Pb
R
Pr
Audio Out
L
HDMI Out
Connecting the Device
High-Defi nition 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
HDMI cable
compatible with devices that have a DVI jack.
Using the example of a set-top box:
• If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/
HDMI/DVI adapter
Red
DVI adapter.
A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of the TV.
B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the
White
adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device.
C. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and
right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R and L Audio
jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
After you’ve completed the on-screen Assisted Setup (page 19), go to the DVI Audio
Input option in the Advanced Audio menu to select which Audio Input jack you’re
using. In the example on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 4.
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Note: If the device you’re connecting has a digital audio output jack, connect a
digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for digital audio.
OR
• If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 INPUT (or HDMI 2 INPUT if your TV
has this jack and it’s more convenient) jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI
Out jack on the back of the device.
TV button
ON•OFF
INPUT
button
SAT•CABLE
INPUT
FORMAT
MENU
VOL
SUBCHANNEL
REVERSE
RECORD
VCR
AUDIO
GUIDE
GO BACK
MUTE
PLAY
STOP
CC PRESETS SOUND
TV
DVD
AUX
ANT•CABLE
INFO
CLEAR
CH
SKIP
INPUT
button
FORWARD
PAUSE
SAT•CABLE
VOL
FORMAT
MENU
Use these buttons to view the picture of
the device you’ve connected to the TV
(your remote model varies according to
the model of TV you have).
TV button
ON•OFF
TV
DVD
AUX
GO BACK
MUTE
ANT•CABLE
INPUT
PLAY
REVERSE
FORWARD
RECORD
PAUSE
STOP
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI jack. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
CH
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
INFO GUIDE
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input
SUB
CH
CLEAR
Channels until you see HDMI 1 Input displayed in the channel banner. See picture
below for location.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want
to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto
Tuning.
Input channel appears here
12:39 PMProgram Title/Acquiring Channel
HDMI 1 Input
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 19 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To fi nd out more about
connecting audio/video
receivers, go to the next
page.
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F
E
FIXED/VARIABLE
DIG
L
O
O
Advanced Audio Connection Information
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 device that you are connecting to get the best results.
• Use your TV’s internal speakers (good sound).
• Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).
• Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
(OPTICAL) jack (best sound)
Red
White
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right
audio; white= left
audio
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
B
P
PR
S-VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
P
B
PR
S-VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
FIXED/VARIABLE
IXED/VARIABL
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
R
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
DIGITAL
ITA
AUDIO
AUDI
OUTPUT
UTPUT
For Factory
use only
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
ANTENNA
INPUT
CABLE
INPUT
Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver
For better sound quality than the TV’s internal speakers, connect to an audio receiver using audio cables to the
TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.
• Use the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT for a more advanced connection. Connect the FIXED/
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Advanced Audio menu and select whether you want the
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fi xed or variable volume audio.
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the TV’s volume.
• Fixed Output provides fi xed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting
to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.
Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby® Digital
If you own a receiver with Dolby® digital decoding or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an optical cabletype input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality.
• Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and
to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver/amplifi er receiver.
Digital Optical
cable
• If your receiver can decode Dolby digital and PCM, go to the Audio menu, select Advanced Audio
menu, then Digital Audio Output. Select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM.
• If your receiver can decode only PCM, select PCM.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Plug in the TV
Plug the fl at 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. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet
controlled by a light switch.
Note: When you fi rst plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panel will light and
blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV. This happens only
when the TV is unplugged and plugged back in. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator
goes off.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on the tab and lifting cover.
• Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly with the polarities inside the remote.
• Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV
TV
MENU
Use these buttons during the Assisted Setup
CLEAR
Press TV on the remote, or press the Power button on the TV’s front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV
mode so that the remote operates the TV’s functions.
Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Assisted Setup
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus.
The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
select it.
To use the TV’s menus, fi rst press the TV button on the remote control to put
the remote in TV mode. When the Assisted Setup screen appears, use the arrow
buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu. Use the up or down
arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move
right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a
different color).
Complete the Assisted Setup
Tip
To access the initial setup menus at a later time, press
MENU, choose Setup Options, then Assisted Setup.
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Your TV’s menu system allows you to customize your TV’s features. On-screen
information helps you choose settings to match your setup. The fi rst time you
turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup screen appears automatically. Press OK to
begin the setup.
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Main Menu
4
Go Back
0
Continue Setup
1
Cancel Setup
2
Go Back
0
Continue Setup
1
Cancel Setup
2
Setup Options4Assisted Setup 4Menu Language
English
Highlight with the 5and 6 arrows. Select with the OK button.
Español
Resalte con las flechas 5 y 6. Seleccione con el botón OK.
Français
Mise en surbrillance avec 5 et 6. Sélection avec OK.
Press 5or 6to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 4 to return to the menu.
Main Menu
4
Channel Setup
Select channels to search:
Digital channels
Analog channels
Select other search options:
Detect antenna or cable signal
Search channels already in my channel list(s)
Remove scrambled digital cable channels
Check fewer boxes to make the search faster (but less
complete) and vice versa. A complete search takes about
50 minutes.
To add a channel that Channel Search didn't find, clear all
menus and tune to the channel with the number keys.
Start Search
Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the
feature and instruct the user on how to use it.
Select input to search:
Cable Input
Antenna Input
Tip
The fi rst Channel Search can take up to 20 minutes if
the TV is searching for analog and digital channels,
and cable and antenna inputs are being searched.
You may want to leave and come back later.
Set the Menu Language
Press the right arrow button, then press OK to select English and 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. Make sure you’ve
connected your TV to cable and/or off-air signals before you begin the channel search.
All the options are selected for you to ensure a full channel search is completed. Press
the right arrow button. An alert screen appears to allow you to start a channel search or
customize the options.
Press OK to start a channel search or if you want to change some of the options, use the
arrow buttons to highlight those options. Press OK to check or uncheck an option. Then
highlight Start Search and press OK to start the channel search.
When the channel search is complete a message screen appears. Press OK to continue.
Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel
Setup menu. For more detailed instructions, refer to Chapter 4 of the User’s Guide.
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or the CableCARD slot is
in use, don’t check the Cable Input box.
Choose Setup Options
Quick Startup is a power saving feature. Select to enable or disable Quick Startup. Decide
which option is best for you. Enabling Quick Startup allows you to turn on the TV faster
than if disabled. If a CableCARD is in use, Quick Startup is always enabled and cannot be
changed. Press OK to continue.
Several more screens appear that give you basic tips about using your TV. Read through
the information and continue to press OK until the screens disappear.
Note: When you disable Quick Startup it adds approximately 30 seconds to the TV’s
turn on time.
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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 in the channel banner for these things: a
subchannel, the format, an A or D (analog or digital) icon and resolution the TV is receiving.
• Analog channels only display one channel number. Digital channels received through the digital cable
card also have one channel number. Digital channels received through cable or an off-air antenna might
have a primary channel and a subchannel. In the example below, 6 is the primary channel; 1 is the
subchannel.
• Analog channels are sent in a 4 x 3 format. Digital channels can be sent in a format of 4 x 3, but usually
16 x 9.
• Analog channels are sent in a resolution up to 480i. Digital channels are sent in a resolution of 480i,
480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Channel number
Ch 6-1 DNLJ
D
Listening to English in SRS
MPAA - Not Rated
Channel format and resolution
12:39 PM
12:30 AM
16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
Cable Input
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Changing Channels
Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that the channels
change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to
tune.
Some channels might be found during the channel search that aren’t available. Some channels are enabled by
the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as video-on-demand. When channels are unavailable,
your TV’s screen displays Weak or No Signal. You probably want to remove these so they no longer appear in
your channel list. Remove these in the Channel Setup menu. Go to page 45 for more information.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve fi nished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to program
your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other
devices. Go to the next chapter to fi nd out how to program your remote. Continue to the next few pages to
learn more about the back panel and front of your TV.
• Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
• Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
• Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
• Chapter 5: Other Information
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Explanation of Jacks
The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to
connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video output, right audio input into right audio
output, etc.).
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
P
PR
CableCARD™
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
B
P
PR
L
R
B
L
R
S-VIDEO
Tip
Inputs 1 and 3 can be used as either component
video (Y PB PR ) inputs or composite video
(Y/Video) inputs.
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
CableCARD
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
B
P
PR
S-VIDEO
Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable
COMPOSITE
L
R
INPUT 4
VIDEO
L
R
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
L
R
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
For Factory
use only
ANTENNA
INPUT
CABLE
INPUT
services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top
box. Go to page 10 for information on using the CableCARD slot.
INPUT 1 and 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS Provides connection to
an (analog) video device with either composite or component outputs such as a VCR or
DVD player.
• R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
• L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
• Y/Video PB PR Unlike a single video input, component (Y PB PR) video maintains
the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks. To ensure maximum
picture quality, use three video cables or component video cables for the Y PB P
connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals. If you’re connecting to a
device with a Video jack instead, you can still use the Y/Video jack.
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y, Pb, Pr
cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
INPUT 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to an
additional optional video device, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The jacks are
the same as described above for INPUT 1.
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