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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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/productregistration. 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 ._______________________________________________________________________________________________
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Defi nition Television (HDTV) featuring Digital
Light Processing™ (DLP™) 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—brilliance in color, design, and technology
Part 2: Why RCA DLP is better
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV
Part 1: DLP— brilliance, in color, design, and technology
RCA brings you brilliant pictures with Digital Light Processing (DLP) system — a brilliantly
choreographed, engineering marvel that combines microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring
you the best and brightest pictures possible.
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
HDLP50XXXXXX
000000000 X
SERIAL SERIE LAMP
EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker
with lamp type listed.
Model No.____________________________________
Lamp Type___________________________________
Date_________________________________________
How DLP Works
In general, DLP 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). The sticker is located on the right side of the TV. The lamp
type can also be found in the TV’s Lamp Power menu. Go to page
58 for more information. For future reference, write down the
information in the space provided at the left.
Digital Light Processing, DLP and DLP Cinema are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other products and names may or may not be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Part 2: Why RCA DLP is better
DLP 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 active lines 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 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 4:3 16:9 (Widescreen)
Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080
Sound 2-ch Stereo 5.1 ch Surround
16:9 Aspect Ratio
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use
a 4:3 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 4:3 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 16:9 aspect ratio
(also called widescreen format). When the standards for HDTV were being
developed by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the 16:9
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 (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 35 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 18 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.
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 automatic picture
quality settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame,
Professional. 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 elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV’s features
and explains how to use them.
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture PresetsPicture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Main Menu Picture Quality
Vibrant (Day)
Natural
Cinematic (Night)
Videogame
Professional
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 3to return to the menu.
Contrast
Color
Tint
Black Level
Sharpness
Auto Color
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Frame Comb
Help text
65%
70%
55%
60%
55%
On
Cool
High
Low
High
CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
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Audio/Video Output Jacks
Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can’t receive or record digital TV signals, recording digital TV
broadcasts wasn’t possible without purchasing additional equipment. That’s why RCA added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks
to this HDTV. These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs. RCA understands how you watch TV and
what’s necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless.
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 68
FCC Information .............................................................................................................................. 68
Index ................................................................................................................................................69
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Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Explanation of Jacks and Cables
• The Front of Your TV
• How To Connect
• 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
• Next Steps
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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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 component(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.
Using a Stand
If a stand, base, or cabinet is used, insure that it 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 Information on the inside of the front cover and
Important Safety Instructions packed with your TV.
Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables (not supplied) you may need for the connections represented
in this book.
S-Video cable
Audio cables
Composite
Audio/ Video cables
Component Video
(Y, Pb, Pr) cable
Coaxial cable
HDMI and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG)
Digital Optical cable
Speaker Wire
HDMI™ cable (or DVI™
cable and HDMI/DVI
adapter)
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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. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the
appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the
quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to the following page.
Note for U.S. Customers: 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, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please
visit www.rca.com/customersupport.
Components Cables Needed Connection Title Go to...
Video Connections
TV
Coaxial
ER
POW+OL
V—LVO
HC
H
CUMEN
DVD
VCR
Audio
Component
Composite
TV + VCR + DVD
Player
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OWERP
+VOL—
VOLHC
CH
MENU
TV
VCR
Satellite Receiver
Digital/Network Connections
WERPO +OLV
—VOL
CH
CHUENM
TV
Component with
DVI or HDMI
RPOWE +OLV
—VOL
HC
H
CUENM
CableCARD™
TV
Audio Connections
EROWP+LOV
—VOL
CH
CHUNEM
TV
A/V
Receiver
Speakers
Coaxial
Audio
TV + Satellite
Receiver + VCR
Composite
S-Video
TV + Component
HDMI (or DVI with
with DVI or HDMI
HDMI/DVI adapter)
CoaxialTV + CableCARD™
Coaxial
Optical cable or
Audio cables
TV + A/V Receiver +
Speakers
or
TV + Receiver w/
Speaker wire
Dolby Digital +
Speakers
page 16
page 17Coaxial
page 18
pages 19,
20
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Connections & Setup
Explanation of Jacks and Cables
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 out, right audio input into
right audio out, etc.).
This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may
be ordered separately by calling the number on page 66). There are several ways to connect
components to your TV.
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember
the different degrees of picture quality for comparison. The HDMI/DVI 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.
TV back panel
POWER
(AC 120V~60Hz)
FOR
DIGITAL
FACTORY
AUDIO
OUTPUT
USE ONLY
SUBWOOFER
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
SUBWOOFER
RL
CableCARD™
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RL
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
INPUT 4
L
R
L
R
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
R
P
R
P
INPUT 2
ANTENNA INPUT
P
B
Y/VIDEO
P
B
Y/VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
RL
V
COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 3
R
L
R
L
INPUT 1
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
V
V
CABLE
INPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO /VIDEO OUTPUTS
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS
• SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass frequencies out from the TV to a
powered subwoofer or audio receiver with a subwoofer jack.
Note: Go to Fixed/Variable Output in the Audio Connections menu to set
option to Yes if an external subwoofer is being used.
• R and L Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input,
and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input.
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AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
R
Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type)
Composite Video Cable (RCA Type)
COMPOSITE INPUTS
R
R
INPUT 3
L
L
INPUT 1
L
V
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital
and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input (excluding copy-
V
protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is turned on.
You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording.
• R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
• L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
• V (Video) provides composite video connection and connector is usually
yellow.
Notes: When recording from this output, remember to tune to the
channel you want to record.
If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks,
playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.
VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
V
INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC (analog) component. These
jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The
audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio,
and white for left audio).
• R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
• L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type)
Composite Video Cable (RCA Type)
S-Video Cable
• V (Video) provides composite video connection and connector is usually
yellow.
• S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better picture quality to a
component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. When
using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the
S-Video connector.
The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite
video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of
the signal is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the
picture.
INPUT 3 COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC
(analog) video component such as a VCR. The jacks are the same as described
above for INPUT 1.
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COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
INPUT 4
L
R
R
Component Cables
Tip
Inputs 2/4 can be used as either a component
video (Y PB PR ) input or a composite video
(Y/Video) input. Go to the Connections menu,
choose Video Input Setup and select which
video input source you are using.
P
R
P
B
Y/VIDEO
L
R
P
INPUT 2
P
B
Y/VIDEO
Y (green)
PR (red)
PB (blue)
INPUT 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a
second NTSC (analog) video component 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-grade cables for the
Y PB PR connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals. If you’re
connecting to a component with a Video jack instead, you can still use
the Y/Video jack. Go to the Connections menu, select Video Input Setup
and choose Composite video as your source. Go to page 53 for more
information.
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 4 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a
second optional component video source, such as a DVD player or satellite
receiver. The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2.
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
CableCARD™
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to
connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder.
Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). If you own
a receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to
connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality. Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output
for this jack.
Note: This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the
international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is
designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or
decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with
IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such
a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM)
receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to
headphones or speakers.
CableCARD
Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital
cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need
for a set-top box. Go to page 18 for information on using the CableCARD slot.
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HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
CABLE
INPUT
Connections & Setup
HDMI/DVI INPUT (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual
Interface) Provides 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
compatible with DVI components.
Note: If you connect a component with a DVI jack to the HDMI/DVI
input, you’ll need an HDMI to DVI adapter. Also, connect the left and
right audio cables to an input that is not in use. An example is shown
on page 17. Then go to the Audio Connections menu and select DVI Audio Input to choose the input you’re using to receive audio.
CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from
cable or a cable box.
ANTENNA INPUT
ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from
an off-air antenna.
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The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital camera, or video game system. Look for
a hinged door and press to open the cover. Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might
appear.
Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal speakers are muted. Use the VOL up or down button to
control the volume.
When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the L/MONO input jack to
get sound from both speakers.
Power Indicator Light Status
R
EW
OP
+
L
HEADPHONE
OV
—
L
OV
H
C
H
C
AUDIO IN VIDEO
L/MONO R IN
UN
EM
Power button
and indicator
On TV is on
Off TV is off (standby mode)
Blinks Light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times:
Lamp is trying to turn on. If the TV doesn’t turn on
after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for
one minute, one of the following options is possible:
Lamp door is open. Locate the door on the side of
the TV and close it. Turn off the TV and turn back on.
The lamp should turn on.
Lamp is dead. You can replace the lamp yourself. Go
MENU/OK
CH
CH
VOL
to page 63 for ordering information.
Lamp power supply within TV may need service. Go
to page 67 for warranty information.
Notes: The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. The
exact look may be different from the one on the front of your TV.
If you use the Front Button Block feature, the front panel no longer provides
access to the menus. The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel
buttons but not the jacks. For more information, see Chapter 3.
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU/OK selects highlighted items.
CH6Scans down through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls.
CH5 Scans up through the current channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls.
VOL3 Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL4 Increases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls.
(Power button and indicator) Turns the TV on and off. The indicator lights when TV is on. Your HDTV’s lamp has a
cool-down period when the TV is turned off, and a warm up period when the TV is turned on. If you try to turn the TV on
during a cool-down, you will hear audio and then the picture will be displayed after a few moments. This could take up to
one minute. For different light status of the indicator, see above.
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ERPOW
+OLV—
VOL
CH
CHU
MEN
TV
DVD
VCR
TV back panel
POWER
(AC 120V~60Hz)
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VCR
ANTENNA OUT
ANTENNA IN
SUBWOOFER
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RL
3B
IN
CableCARD™
VIDEOAUDIO LR
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
RL
OUT
V
IN
OUT
2A
COMPOSITE INPUTS
R
L
R
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
3A
VIDEOAUDIO LR
INPUT 3
L
INPUT 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
R
R
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
PRPBYS-VIDEO
L/
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
INPUT 4
L
L
L
INPUT 2
ANTENNA INPUT
AUDIO
L
R
V
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
V
V
CABLE
INPUT
1
DVD
L/
L/
2B
Note: The back of your
R
P
R
P
L/
PB
Y/VIDEO
PB
Y/VIDEO
components might not
look exactly like the
ones shown here.
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
1
CABLE
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna.
If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to
ANTENNA INPUT.
2.Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 4 R and L Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the
Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
B. Connect three video grade cables to the INPUT 4 Y/VIDEO PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR
outputs on the DVD player. If your DVD player doesn’t have Y PB P
but has composite video and an S-Video output,
R,
use the INPUT 3 S-VIDEO jack instead of the V (Video) jack for better picture quality.
Notes: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also connect audio cables. The S-Video
cable and component video cables only transfer video information.
If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV
instead of the composite video or S-Video connection.
3. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (R and L-Audio, and V-Video) on the TV using composite audio/
video cables.
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV. This enables recording of
digital and analog programs (except copy protected or component video formats).
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.
• View the VCR on the INPUT 1 channel.
• View the DVD player on the INPUT 4 channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning.
(See Chapter 3 for more information).
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POWER
+VOL —
VOLHC
CHUMEN
TV
TV back panel
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RL
SUBWOOFER
FOR
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
2B
VCR
ANTENNA IN
IN
ANTENNA OUT
Satellite
Receiver
VCR
POWER
(AC 120V~60Hz)
FACTORY
USE ONLY
CableCARD™
VIDEOAUDIO LR
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
RL
OUT
VIDEO
R
V
O
AUDIO
L
COMPOSITE INPUTS
R
L
R
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
2A
VIDEOAUDIO LR
INPUT 3
L
INPUT 1
SATELLITE
S-VIDEO
RECEIVER
3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
V
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
V
V
CABLE
INPUT
R
R
FACTORY
USE ONLY
INPUT 4
L
P
R
P
B
Y/VIDEO
L
P
R
P
B
Y/VIDEO
INPUT 2
FOR
ANTENNA INPUT
Note: The back of your
components might not
look exactly like the
ones shown here.
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
1
CABLE
1
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna.
If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to
ANTENNA INPUT.
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (R and L-Audio, and V-Video) on the TV using composite audio/
video cables.
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV. This enables recording of
digital and analog programs (except copy protected or component video formats).
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.
Connect the satellite receiver’s audio output jacks to the INPUT 3 R and L Audio jacks and the S-Video output jack to
the S-VIDEO jack on the TV using audio cables and an S-Video cable. If your satellite receiver doesn’t have an S-Video
output, you can make the video connection by using the V (Video) jack instead. If your satellite receiver has component
outputs, then use INPUT 2 or 4.
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also connect audio cables. The S-Video
cable and component video cables only transfer video information.
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.
• View the VCR on the INPUT 1 channel.
• View the satellite receiver on the INPUT 3 channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning. (See
Chapter 3 for more information).
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TV back panel
POWER
(AC 120V~60Hz)
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
SUBWOOFER
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RL
1B
CableCARD™
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
RL
V
COMPOSITE INPUTS
R
L
R
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
Connections & Setup
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
INPUT 3
L
INPUT 1
V
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
V
CABLE
INPUT
R
R
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
L
L
INPUT 4
P
R
P
R
INPUT 2
ANTENNA INPUT
P
B
Y/VIDEO
P
B
Y/VIDEO
Note: The back of your
component might not
look exactly like the one
2
shown here.
Component with DVI
R
Audio Out
L
DVI Out
OR
HDMI Out
R
Audio Out
L
Component with HDMI
1A
How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI
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 compatible with DVI components.
1. To connect your TV to a component with a DVI jack, use an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter.
A. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV. Attach the HDMI/DVI adapter to the
end of the HDMI cable, then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the component.
B. 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 component and to R and L Audio jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.
C. Go to the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which Audio Input you’re using.
2. To connect your TV to a component with an HDMI jack, use an HDMI cable.
Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back
of the component.
Viewing the Component
1. Turn on the TV and the component you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the HDMI/DVI Video Input Channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning.
(See Chapter 3 for more information).
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TV back panel
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
SUBWOOFER
POWER
(AC 120V~60Hz)
FOR
DIGITAL
FACTORY
AUDIO
OUTPUT
USE ONLY
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 dataenhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information,
call your local cable operator.
RL
CableCARD™
R
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
V
RL
Card
Digital Cable
R
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 3
L
L
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
V
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
V
CABLE
INPUT
R
R
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
L
L
INPUT 4
R
P
R
P
INPUT 2
ANTENNA INPUT
P
B
Y/VIDEO
P
B
Y/VIDEO
CABLE
How to Connect: TV + CableCARD
The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable 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
television card. Depending on your cable company, someone might come to your home to install the CableCARD for you, or
they’ll simply send you the CableCARD.
your cable company.
CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing are determined by
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 on-screen regarding your digital cable television services. See
below for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV.
You should know:
• Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can’t be used with any other TV, unless it is reauthorized 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 inserted a digital cable card into the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV (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 CableCARD is set up, try resetting your CableCARD. Go to
page 54 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 54 for
more information on the CableCARD Tools menu.
You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card. Call your local cable company to place an order.
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Audio Connections
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 component
that you are connecting to get the best results.
• Use your TV’s internal speakers (good sound).
• Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).
• Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack (best
sound).
How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers
1. Connect the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
2. Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu and select whether you want the FIXED/
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fi xed or variable volume audio.
• 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.
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the TV’s volume.
3. If you connect the SUBWOOFER jack, be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu
and select Yes for connecting to an external subwoofer.
4. Use speaker wire to connect the audio/video receiver to your external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio
receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.
OR
How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers
If you own a receiver with Dolby Digital* or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an
optical cable for excellent audio quality (shown on opposite page).
1. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input
jack on your receiver/amplifi er receiver.
• If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Audio Connections, then Digital Audio Output. Select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM.
• If your receiver can decode only PCM, select PCM.
2. Use speaker wire to connect the audio/video receiver to your external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio
receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.
Go to following page for connection diagram
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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TV back panel
SUBWOOFER
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RL
+
–
POWER
(AC 120V~60Hz)
FOR
DIGITAL
FACTORY
AUDIO
OUTPUT
USE ONLY
CableCARD™
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUTPUT
RL
V
COMPOSITE INPUTS
INPUT 3
R
L
R
L
HDMI/DVI INPUT
Use menu for DVI audio.
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS
Use menu for composite video.
V
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
V
CABLE
INPUT
R
R
FOR
FACTORY
USE ONLY
L
L
INPUT 4
P
R
R
P
INPUT 2
ANTENNA INPUT
P
B
Y/VIDEO
+
–
P
B
Y/VIDEO
Back of Right Front Speaker
–
+
–
Back of Right Rear Speaker
L
R
OR
CD
IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
INPUT
IN
Back of Left Front Speaker
A/V AMPLIFIER
CENTER
SURROUND SPEAKERS
REAR
RIGHT
LEFT
+
–
Back of Left Rear Speaker
TAPE
VCR
OUT
IN
OUT
Surround
TV
CENTER
IN
FRONT SPEAKERS
RIGHT
SL
LEFT
+
–
SUBWOOFER
SR
+
–
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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. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off. This happens
every time the TV is unplugged and plugged back in.
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.
Tip
When remote batteries are low, the component
button corresponding to the mode you’re in
fl ashes when you press a button. Also, a message
might appear on the TV screen and disappear
within a few seconds. Press CLEAR and replace the
batteries to remove the message.
ON•OFF
VCR
L
O
BACKLIGHT
SKIP
AUDIO
V
GUIDE
AUX•HDDVDSAT•CABLE
FORMATMUTE
H
+
C
C
-
H
GO BACK
OK
V
O
L
INFO
TV
TV
button
Arrow
buttons
OK button
MENU button
1
MENU
CLEAR
3
2
Turn on the TV
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. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote
control operate 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 highlight a menu item, put the remote into TV mode by pressing the
TV button then MENU. Press the arrow buttons on the remote 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).
Tip
To access the setup menus, press MENU and
choose Assisted Setup.
Complete the Assisted Setup
Your TV’s menu system allows you to adjust your TV’s features to be
confi gured to work properly. On-screen information helps you choose
settings to match your setup. The fi rst time you turn on your TV, the
Assisted Setup screens appear automatically. Select Begin Setup to start or
select Cancel Setup to exit.
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Go Back
0
Closed CaptioningContinue Setup
1
Cancel Setup
2
Go Back
0
Continue Setup
1
Cancel Setup
2
Main Menu Preferences
English
Highlight with the and arrows. Select with the OK button.
Español
Resalte con las flechas y . Seleccione con el botón OK.
Français
Mise en surbrillance avec et . Sélection avec OK.
Press or to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press to return to the menu.
Main Menu Assisted Setup
Input to search:
Cable Input
Antenna Input
Channels to search:
Digital channels
Analog channels
Other search options:
Detect antenna or cable setting
Include previously found channels in search
Start
Pressto make changes to this screen's settings.
Press OK to skip to the next step in the setup routine.
Channel Search
Channel Search finds channels
for you. Check fewer boxes to
make the search faster (but
less complete) and vice versa.
The first time that you do a
Channel Search, put a check in
all the boxes to do a thorough
search for channels.
To add a channel that Channel
Search didn't find, clear all
menus and directly tune to the
channel with the number keys.
Tip
The fi rst Channel Search takes several 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
1. Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the
menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
3. Select Continue Setup.
Complete Channel Search
Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, it is important
to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Make
sure you have connected cable and/or off-air antenna to the corresponding
inputs before you start channel search.
1. To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your
TV. For example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT,
highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box.
2. Select Start to begin the setup.
3. When the channel search is complete, a message screen appears. Select
Continue. Another message screen appears telling you that you’ve
completed the Assisted Setup. Select Continue on the left.
Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through
the Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or a CableCARD
is in use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.
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. Your HDTV is able to interpret and display both analog
(NTSC) and digital off-air and cable signals (QAM and ATSC).
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 components. Go to the
next chapter to fi nd out how to program your remote.
• Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
• Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
• Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
• Chapter 5: Reference
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Using the Remote Control
Chapter Overview:
• The Buttons on the Remote Control
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components
• How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
• Using the INPUT Button
• Volume Punchthrough Feature
• Remote Code List
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
ON•OFF
VCR
TV
Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus.
AUDIO
L
O
V
BACKLIGHT
SKIP
GUIDE
MENU
2
1
4
5
8
7
INPUT
0
RECORD
CC PRESETSFREEZESOUND
AUX•HDDVDSAT•CABLE
FORMATMUTE
H
+
C
C
-
H
GO BACK
INFO
OK
CLEAR
3
6
9
ANT•CAB
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOPPAUSE
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. Also used
in the TV menu to make selections.
ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode,
V
O
L
functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button for
an RCA satellite receiver. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most
recently used tuner (Antenna or Cable Input).
AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a component (such as a
audio receiver or amplifi er receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with this
button. This button lights when you press a valid button in AUDIO mode (see
Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).
AUX •HD Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component (such
as a cable box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD, or audio receiver) that you’ve
programmed to work with this button. AUX by default is set up for an RCA
HDTV Tuner receiver. This button lights when you press a valid button in
AUX•HD mode (see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).
BACKLIGH T Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s buttons. To
conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds. Backlight
won’t activate if batteries are low, but blinks on and off quickly.
CC (Closed Captioning) Toggles closed captioning on and off, if available
for the channel you’re tuned to. When you change channels or inputs, the
default for Caption Display is restored.
CH + or CH – Scrolls up or down through the channel or input list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing
channels.
CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays. Cancels the commercial skip
timer.
DVD 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 Channel.
This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode (see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).
FORMAT Toggles through the 4:3 video screen formats (Normal, Zoom,
Stretch, Cinerama, and Auto Format) for some 4:3 signals—not applicable to
16:9 signals.
FREEZE Freezes entire screen. When recording from VIDEO OUTPUT, freezes
digital, but not analog channels.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the
menu system.
GUIDE If you’re controlling another component that has a guide, this accesses
the on-screen guide.
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Tips
The component button corresponding to the
mode you’re in fl ashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button on the
remote. Also, a message might appear on the
TV screen and disappear within a few seconds.
Press CLEAR and replace the batteries to remove the message.
To turn off most RCA components that are
connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within
two seconds and hold remote steady until indicator turns off.
INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information.
Press again to remove the banner.
INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (INPUT 1, INPUT 2,
INPUT 3, INPUT 4, Front Input, HDMI/DVI, and last-active channel). To quickly
access an input, press the INPUT button and the input number, for example,
INPUT + 1 to access INPUT 1.
MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore
volume. The Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level, Speakers On to
control the TV’s volume.
OK When a menu item is highlighted, press OK to select the item.
ON•OFF Turns the TV on or off. Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system. In order
to preserve the life of the lamp, the TV must warm up and cool down properly when you turn
the TV on and off. When you turn the TV off, the screen turns blue and fades to black. While
the screen is blue, you can still turn the TV back on. If the screen is black when you try to turn
it on, the TV’s lamp is in its cool-down cycle. The TV’s audio comes on, then the picture is
displayed after a few moments.
In other modes (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, AUX•HD, AUDIO), and if programmed, turns the
component on and off.
PRESETS Toggles through the Picture Presets for the input currently tuned to. The preset is
only temporarily changed and goes back to the original menu setting when you change channels
or inputs or turn off the TV.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport
control for some remote-controllable VCRs and DVD players.
SAT•CABLE (Satellite•Cable) Places the remote in SAT/CABLE box mode. If Auto Tuning
is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This
button lights when you press a valid button in SAT•CABLE mode (see Modes of Operation on
page 28 for more details).
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30
seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel.
SOUND On digital channels/inputs, toggles through the audio modes (if available for that
channel). For analog channels, toggles SAP on or off. If you change channels/inputs, the default
for Audio Mode is restored. Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audio Mode.
TV Places the remote in TV mode. Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel or
input. This button lights when you press a valid button in TV mode (see Modes of Operation on
page 28 for more details).
VCR Places the remote in VCR mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to
the VCR Video Input Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in VCR mode
(see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. The TV Audio Output menu must be
set to Variable Level, Speakers On to control the TV’s volume.
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VCR
ON•OFF
AUX•HDDVDSAT•CABLE
AUDIO
Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remotecontrollable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite
receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate
your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA components.
The AUX•HD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an
additional remote-controllable component: satellite receiver, cable box,
DVD, VCR, and an audio component. A second and third RCA TV can be
programmed to any component button, except the TV button. Go to page 54
CLEAR
3
2
1
4
5
6
8
7
INPUT
9
ANT•CAB
0
PLAYREVERSE
STOP
for more information on programming the remote to another TV.
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to control
any component; it controls only this TV.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to
operate one of the components connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do the
following:
1. Turn on the component (in this example, a VCR).
2. Point the remote at the component.
You’ll use these buttons when
you program the remote for other
components.
Important Note: The remote
may not be compatible with
all models of all brands of
components. It also may not
operate all functions of your
component.
3. Press the corresponding component button (in this example, VCR).
4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond,
you need to program the remote to operate it.
Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other
components: Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry.
Using Automatic Code Search
Note: The AUX•HD button can only search VCR codes, but can be used
for a non-VCR device by programming it with direct entry method. By
default, the AUX•HD button is programmed for an RCA HDTV Tuner
receiver.
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each
of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without
programming any of your components, press the CLEAR button until the
component button you’re trying to program turns off.
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)
2. Press and hold the button you want to program. While holding the
component button, press and hold ON•OFF until all of the component
buttons (VCR, TV, DVD, AUDIO, AUX•HD, and SAT•CABLE) fl ash. Then,
release both buttons.
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3. Point the remote at the component, press and release PLAY, then wait fi ve seconds or until the
component button you’re trying to program stops fl ashing.
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program, so keep pointing it at
the component. If, after fi ve seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press and
release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or until the all of the component
buttons on the remote fl ash 4 times in unison. If the component has not turned off by the time all the
component buttons on the remote control fl ash 4 times in unison, then the remote cannot control that
particular component.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.
2. To fi nish, press and hold STOP until the component button you’re trying to program on the remote
control turns off. This saves the code to that button.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section.
3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you want to program.
4. While pressing the component button, enter a code from the code list. If all of the component buttons
fl ash 4 times in unison, then the code you’ve entered is not the right kind of code for that button (see
pages 29-30 to see which buttons can be programmed to control the component you want).
5. Release the component button, point the remote at the component and then press ON•OFF to see if
the component responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn’t, try press ing the component
button and then ON•OFF (or other buttons on the remote) again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the
component responds to the remote control commands.
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your components.
To Operate the Component:
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT•CABLE, AUDIO, AUX•HD) to set the
remote to control the component.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of components.
If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You
must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want
to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)
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Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player, VCR, cable
box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you
want the remote control to operate the TV, press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode.
If you want the remote to operate the VCR, press the VCR button.
The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button
that works in that mode. For example, if you’re in TV mode and you press the VOL+ button, the
TV button lights up. This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the
TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example).
Volume Punchthrough Feature
You may fi nd this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video
receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifi er, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the
volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video receiver. An example follows:
Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. You’ve also
programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player. Since the DVD player gets its
volume through the audio/video receiver, you would have to bounce back and forth between
two remote controls: the A/V receiver’s remote to adjust the volume and the TV’s remote control
to operate the DVD player.
The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and
saves a button press when you’re using the TV remote to adjust the volume. In effect, you are
telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the A/V receiver whenever
the TV remote is in DVD mode.
Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the
TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you
only have to press the VOL + or VOL- buttons. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume
Punchthrough.
1. IMPORTANT: First, you must program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to
operate your audio receiver or amplifi er. Go to page 26 for instructions. If you can’t program
this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough won’t work.
2. While setting up Volume Punchthrough, it’s best to point the remote away from components.
3. Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver
“punches through.” The mode will be one of the component buttons (TV, DVD,
SAT•CABLE, VCR, or AUX•HD).
4. Press and hold the VOL- button. Keep pressing VOL- while you press and release the
component button you chose in step 3 (TV, DVD, SAT•CABLE, VCR, or AUX•HD).
5. Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio/video
receiver. Release the VOL- button.
6. Now, test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifi er.
7. Turn on the component that is connected to the audio/video receiver or amplifi er (a DVD
player, for example).
8. Put the TV’s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button, and play a disc.
9. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease
accordingly.
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Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands
To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back
to the factory defaults, press and hold the VOL- button (the component button of the Volume
Punchthrough lights). While holding the VOL- button, enter the code, 000, using the number
buttons. All component buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off. The remote returns to the
factory settings.
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, all component buttons blink 4 times and turn off. At
this point, you must start over.
Using the INPUT Button
1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you fi nd
the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.
2. Once you fi nd the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.
• If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VCR is connected to that input, you will be able to view
your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV,
you must fi rst press the VCR or AUX•HD button (whichever one is programmed to the
VCR) to put the remote control in VCR mode.
There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel:
• Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to automatically
tune to the correct Video Input Channel when pressed. For more details on Auto Tuning, see
Chapter 3.
• When viewing an input, press ANT•CAB, GO BACK, or INPUT to go back to viewing channels
or use the number buttons to enter the channel number.
• To quickly access an input, press the INPUT button and the input number, for example, INPUT
+ 1 to access INPUT 1. Note for professional installers: This is a discrete input code.
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12:39 PM
Ch 8-1 WLPJ
Listening to English in SRS
12:30 AM
16:9 Normal 1080i HD
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
Antenna Input
MPAA - Not Rated
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), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and
top to bottom). Other displays that are not described here are self-explanatory. When you change channels, the Channel
Banner appears as a smaller version than what’s shown above.
The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.
Program Title/Acquiring Channel Title of program (if available) or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel.
The time when the TV shuts off if the Sleep Timer is activated in the Time menu.
Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where
Commercial Skip was activated.
12:39 PM
Ch 8-1 WLPJ Current channel, subchannel (for digital channels) and the TV station call letters, if
available.
Antenna/Cable/Auto Tuning Displays type of signal (Antenna or Cable) you’re viewing or the Auto Tuning
component you’re viewing.
12:30 AM
00:30
Current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu.
Listening to Displays when SAP is playing for an analog channel. For a digital channel, displays
the currently playing audio mode. Also displays the audio processor in use.
SAP or Audio Mode changes with SOUND button.
16:9 Normal 1080i HD Aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9); original resolution of the broadcast, not the resolution of the TV; HD or SD. For more information about aspect ratio and broadcast resolution,
go to page 2.
Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches
the format selected in the Caption Priority menu.
SAP or Audio language icon appears when the current analog channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information or when current digital
channel is broadcasting an alternate audio mode, respectively.
Appears when a program can be recorded; otherwise, it is grayed out.
Parental Control icon is displayed red when the TV is locked, green when the TV is
unlocked, and yellow when the TV is temporarily unlocked.
MPAA - Not Rated V-chip program rating (not the TV’s rating set up in Parental Control menu).
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Digital or Analog TV Channels
A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can be
made up of primary channels and subchannels.
Note: Subchannels (sometimes called minor channels) are channels associated with the
Primary channel (sometimes called the major channel). A primary channel may have just
one subchannel or multiple subchannels.
Tip:
Use the channel banner to determine
whether a channel is digital or analog.
A digital (ATSC or QAM) channel has a
dash and second number after it (e.g.,
21-1); an analog channel (NTSC) doesn’t
(e.g., Ch 21).
Cable Input
4:3 Normal 480i SDListening to English in SRS
-
6060
Ch 88 -888 WLPJ
2
Primary
Channel
Subchannel
(if necessary)
MPAA - Not Rated
ON•OFF
VCR
TV
TV button
AUX•HDDVDSAT•CABLE
AUDIO
FORMATMUTE
H
+
C
GUIDE
V
O
L
C
-
H
GO BACK
INFO
OK
BACKLIGHT
SKIP
L
O
V
Right arrow
MENU
1
CLEAR
3
2
Tip
If a digital and analog channel have the same primary
channel number, tune to the analog channel by entering the analog channel number or entering the analog
channel number and then a subchannel of “0.”
Direct Tuning to a Channel
1. Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote
control.
2. Enter the primary channel number. This number appears in the
primary channel entry box. Press OK or wait a few seconds. If
you don’t enter a subchannel, the TV tunes to the lowest digital
subchannel.
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than six digits (for cable), or
two digits (for antenna) and you want to enter subchannel numbers,
press the right arrow button to advance to the subchannel entry box.
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number appears in the
subchannel entry box.
5. Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV
tunes to the channel.
Notes: You can always use the channel up and down buttons on
the remote control to change channels within the TV mode.
If you wait too long before entering the subchannel, the TV tunes
to the lowest digital subchannel.
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Go Back
0
Picture Quality
1
Audio
2
Parental Controls
3
Connections
4
Preferences
5
Assisted Setup
6
Go Back
0
Lock TV
1
Video Input List
2
Cable Channel List
3
Antenna Ch. List
4
USA V-Chip
5
Canada V-Chip
6
V-Chip Unrated
7
Front Button Block
8
Main Menu
The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and
Unlocked channel lists, ratings, and blocking features:
•Lock TV/Unlock TV: Choose to either lock or unlock the TV.
•Video Input List: Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden.
•Cable Channel List: Choose channels for the Cable Input.
•Antenna Channel List: Choose channels for the Antenna Input.
•USA V-Chip: Set rating limits for USA-rated shows.
•Canada V-Chip: Set rating limits for Canada-rated shows.
•V-Chip Unrated: Unrated and Exempt shows can be blocked.
•Front Button Block: Choose if buttons are accessible or not.
Press OK or 4 to access the Parental Controls menu.
Main Menu Parental Controls
Enter new password:
*
*
**
Confirm new password:
*
*
**
Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits, the
Locked List, and blocking features that you have set up in
the Parental Controls menu.
In order to lock the TV, enter the four-digit password you
would like to use.
No
Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits, the Locked
List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.
Parental Controls
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the buttons on
the front of the TV. The Parental Controls menu controls the software
inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV
so it won’t display certain programs and movies based on violence, sex,
or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you
block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering
a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in
the Parental Controls menu. By default, the software inside your TV is
t
urned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.
The options of the Parental Controls menu are Lock/Unlock TV, Video
Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Channel List, USA V-Chip, Canada
V-Chip, V-Chip Unrated, and Front Button Block.
Lock/Unlock TV
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and
the TV using a password. It locks or unlocks channel lists. If the TV is
unlocked when watching TV, you only see the channels that have a
check mark in the Unlocked List (see Channel Lists below). If the TV is
locked when watching TV, you only see the channels that are marked as
Viewable in the Locked List. If the TV is locked, all channels can still be
accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not
be viewed if they are blocked (enter password to see program).
Tip
You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings
to be enforced.
Go Back
0
Unlock TV
1
Video Input List
2
Cable Channel List
3
Antenna Ch. List
4
USA V-Chip
5
Canada V-Chip
6
V-Chip Unrated
7
Front Button Block
8
Go Back
0
Lock TV
1
Video Input List
2
Cable Channel List
3
Antenna Ch. List
4
USA V-Chip
5
Canada V-Chip
6
V-Chip Unrated
7
Front Button Block
8
Main Menu Parental Controls
Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the Locked List,
and blocking features. The Unlocked List will be used instead
of the Locked List.
Do you want to unlock the TV?
Point to "Yes" and press OK to unlock the TV.
Point to "No" and press OK to cancel.
NoYes
Warning: Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the
Locked List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.
Main Menu Parental Controls
All Video Inputs
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Front Input
HDMI
Press OK to edit the video input List. Each input can be
added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable.
Notes: When locking the TV, you’ll be asked to enter a password
and then to re-enter the password a second time to re-confi rm your
password choice.
If you do not lock the TV, none of the settings for V-Chip, channel
block, and front panel block take effect.
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold the MENU/
OK button on the front panel and VOL- button on the remote for three
seconds. This resets the password only and unlocks the TV; all other
settings in Parental Controls are not changed.
The channel lists contain the following information: major channel
number (with sub-channel number only if it’s a digital channel);
channel call letters, if available (when channel is tuned); Locked List;
and Unlocked List. The major channels listed in Cable Channel List and
Antenna Ch. List for off-air or cable sources are based on the channel
search results. If a major channel is not found by Channel Search, then it
is not listed.
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Editing Channels in the Channel Lists
All the lists can only be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls
menu. You can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the check mark
in the box. Also, you can remove or “hide” a channel from the Locked List by selecting Blocked
in the Locked List. When you press the channel buttons, that channel will be skipped. When the
TV is locked, you can still access the channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote
control but may not be able to see the video until a valid password is entered.
To save time, you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the box or choice
fi eld in the line that says All Video Inputs or All Channels but be very careful because you could
erase all of your selections.
Note: If a cable box is connected to the CABLE INPUT, the channel list can be edited for
Cable Channel in the Parental Controls menu. If a cable box is connected via INPUT1,
the channel list cannot be edited- you can only use channel up/down or use the number
buttons.
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada
The V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the
TV software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence
(V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the
program contains and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the
rating limit you set, you will receive a message telling you that the program is not approved for
viewing.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating and the TV is locked. With the
V-Chip Unrated menu, you can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not
Rated,” or “Exempt” and programs that are considered “unrated”. The TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are in the table on the next page.
USA V-Chip TV Ratings
The USA V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and
cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls
have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating.
Go Back
0
V-Chip TV Rating
1
V-Chip Movie Rating
2
Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip
The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Rating Status D L S V FV
Blocked
"TV-MA"
Viewable
"TV-14"
Blocked
"TV-PG"
Blocked
"TV-G"
Blocked
"TV-Y7"
Blocked
"TV-Y"
Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content
theme limit.
V
B
Rating Content
B
B
V
V
0
B
B
B
V
B
B
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating
or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.
Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.
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USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V-Chip menu.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a
list of age-based ratings
you can block or view.
Rating Settings
Area
Lets you see the current
block/view state of
age-based ratings and
associated content. The
Viewable (V) settings are
coded in green, and the
Blocked (B) settings are
coded in red.
Age-Based
Rating
Rating Status Field
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you
can block or view.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which con-
tent themes to view for the
selected rating, and whether
the status of the content
theme is currently Viewable
(V) or Blocked (B).
Go Back
0
V-Chip TV Rating
1
V-Chip Movie Rating
2
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based
rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.
Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip
The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
V
B
Rating Content
B
B
V
V
0
B
B
B
V
B
B
Rating Status D L S V FV
Blocked
"TV-MA"
Viewable
"TV-14"
Blocked
"TV-PG"
Blocked
"TV-G"
Blocked
"TV-Y7"
Blocked
"TV-Y"
Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content
theme limit.
USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Mature Audience Only. Specifi cally designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would fi nd unsuitable for children
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may fi nd unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would fi nd this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual
dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between makebelieve and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specifi ed age-based rating level. For
example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in
other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out
higher ratings.
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch (see chart of agebased ratings on previous page).
2. Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. In the example discussed
above, you would highlight TV-PG, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is
TV-G.
3. Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked. The status for the rating listed
to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked (and B).
4. Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password and re-enter password a
second time to confi rm the password.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years
and older
TV-Y All Children
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some
of the ratings back to Viewable (V).
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a
status of Blocked.
3. Press the OK button to select Viewable.
Notes: The content status fi elds corresponding to the unblocked
rating become Viewable as well. They and the age-based rating
status are the only fi elds that automatically change back to
Viewable when you complete this process.
You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.
Blocking Specifi c Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher,
then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.
To block program content:
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the age-based ratings that correspond with the
lowest content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight TV-PG.)
3. Press the OK button to change content status from (V) Viewable to (B) Blocked. All higher ratings’ content
themes change to Blocked.
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.
You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.
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Viewing Specifi c Content Themes
If you block specifi c content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the
content themes back to (V) Viewable:
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Viewable.
Content Themes
D Sexually explicit dialogue
L Adult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
FV Fantasy Violence
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age-based rating
whose content theme you want to change to Viewable.
3. Press the OK button to change its status back to V. Your child would
then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content,
but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes,
such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
Go Back
0
V-Chip TV Rating
1
V-Chip Movie Rating
2
Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip
The V-Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Rating Status
Blocked
"X"
Blocked
"NC-17"
Blocked
"R"
Viewable
"PG-13"
Viewable
"PG"
Viewable
"G"
Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are enforced
when the TV is locked.
Not Rated
Movies
Blocked
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
You set movie (MPAA) rating limits by blocking movies rated above a
specifi ed rating. How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the
next two sections.
To access the V-Chip Movie Rating menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Parental Controls.
3. Select USA V-Chip.
4. Select V-Chip Movie Rating.
Blocking Movie Ratings
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G),
then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
To block movies:
1. Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would
highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is
PG.)
2. Press the OK button to change the button from Viewable to Blocked. All higher ratings automatically change to Blocked.
3. If the TV is not locked, you must lock it so the movie rating limits will take effect.
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to
Viewable separately to view NR movies.
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable:
1. Highlight the rating you want to view.
2. Press the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status
corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked.
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Canada V-Chip
Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.
Age-Based
Rating
18+
14+
PG
G
Canada V-Chip English Rating System
Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence,
language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence
guidelines: may contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme,
intended for adult audiences. Other content guidelines: may contain graphic language and explicit
portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
Viewers 14 and over. Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for
viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting
viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence guidelines: may contain intense scenes of violence.
Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other content guidelines:
may contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
Parental Guidance. Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable
for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for
unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence guidelines: depictions of confl ict and/or
aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence.
Other content guidelines: may contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language.
Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
General Audience. Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed
specifi cally for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence
guidelines: will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive
to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other content guidelines: there may be some
inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
C8+
C
Children 8 and Older. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and
over to watch on their own. Violence guidelines: violence will not be portrayed as the preferred,
acceptable, or only way to resolve confl ict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which
they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other content guidelines: there will be no
profanity, nudity or sexual content.
C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence guidelines: careful attention
is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be
no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited
to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other content guidelines:
there will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
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Age-Based
Rating
18+
16+
13+
8+
G
Canada V-Chip French Rating System
Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely
violent scenes.
Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains
frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.
13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.
This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough
to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children
under the age of 13.
8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is suitable for most
audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children. Viewing in the
company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not
distinguish between reality and imagination.
G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no violence,
or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a
caricature, or in an unrealistic way.
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English RatingsEnglish Ratings
1
French Ratings
2
Go Back
0
Lock TV
1
Video Input List
2
Cable Channel List
3
Antenna Ch. List
4
USA V-Chip
5
Canada V-Chip
6
V-Chip Unrated
7
Front Button Block
8
Main Menu Parental Controls Canada V-Chip
You may not need to set the options on this screen unless
you live in or near Canada.
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.
Rating Status
Blocked
"18+"
Blocked
"14+"
Blocked
"PG"
Viewable
"G"
Viewable
"C8+"
Viewable
"C"
Press OK to block or view programs with this rating and
corresponding themes. Press4to return to the menu.
Main Menu Parental Controls
Block Unrated and Exempt Programs
View Unrated and Exempt Programs
Note: "Unrated" and "Exempt" TV programs may include
news, sports, political, religious, local and weather
programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
programs without ratings, the Movie rating "N/A",
the USA TV rating "None", and the Canadian rating of
"Exempt" (E).
The TV must be locked for the V-Chip Unrated feature to be
enforced.
Unrated programming can either be blocked or viewable when
the TV is locked. Press OK to continue.
Not Rated
Movies
Blocked
Canada V-Chip
The English or French Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which
TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls
(TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
2. Highlight Canada V-Chip and select either Canada’s English Ratings
or French Ratings.
3. Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen, use the
arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as “Unrated” (USA) and “Exempt” (Canada) can be viewed. Note that
“Unrated” and “Exempt” TV programs may include news, sports,
political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcements, and programs without ratings, the movie rating
“N/A,” and the TV rating “None” and the Canadian rating of “Exempt.”
Block Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt
programs are available.
View Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt
programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take
effect.
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Go Back
0
Lock TV
1
Video Input List
2
Cable Channel List
3
Antenna Ch. List
4
USA V-Chip
5
Canada V-Chip
6
V-Chip Unrated
7
Front Button Block
8
Go Back
0
Signal Strength
1
Channel Search
2
Signal Source
3
Video Input Setup
4
Auto Tuning
5
Special Features
6
Main Menu Parental Controls
Front Buttons Blocked
Front Buttons Unblocked
When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is
locked, only the remote will control the TV. This keeps
children from playing with the buttons. It also keeps
children from watching TV when a guardian is not
present (you must hide the remote for this to be effective.)
Note: If power to the TV is lost for a prolonged time (e.g.,
due to a power outage) the buttons become unblocked.
Press OK to block (disable) the buttons on the front of the TV.
Only the remote will control the TV.
Main Menu Connections
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.
VCR
Front Input
VCR2
Front Input
DVD
Front Input
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
Front Input
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)
Front Input
RCA SAT2
Front Input
Front Button Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s
front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block
can:
• Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
• Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote that is capable of operating the television.)
Don’t forget to lock the TV after you select Blocked. If you do not, the
front panel block will not take effect.
Note: If power to the TV is lost for an extended period, the buttons
become unblocked. Blocking the front buttons does not disable the
front input jacks.
Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu
corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you
have each component connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning,
you’re telling the TV what channel or input to tune to when you press
the VCR, DVD, AUDIO, AUX•HD, or SAT•CABLE button on the remote
control. This is especially useful for going directly to an input like
HDMI/DVI.
ON•OFF
VCR
AUX•HDDVDSAT•CABLE
AUDIO
TV
With the Auto Tuning feature, you can set up
the TV to tune to the channel or input you want
to watch by pressing that component’s button.
Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set.
Notes: The AUX•HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner
receiver.
If you have two RCA satellite receivers, you can control each separately.
Program the second receiver with the AUX•HD button using the 5001
code. Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto
tuning.
1. Press MENU (the Main Menu appears).
2. Highlight Connections and press OK.
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.
4. Highlight the component button fi eld and continually press OK to
scroll through the selection of inputs.
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular
component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to
automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the
component buttons on the remote.
Channel 2, 3 or 4 Cable Input Component is connected to the
CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune
to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch
is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.
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Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input Component is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack
on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4
switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.
Input 1, Input 3 Component is connected to the Input 1 or 3 Video (V) or S-VIDEO jack on
the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the
corresponding button.
Input 2, Input 4 Compatible video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, is
connected to the Input 2 or 4 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT jacks (Y/Video, Pb, Pr) on the
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite/component video input when you
press the corresponding button.
Front Input Component is connected to the VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want
the TV to tune to the front Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button.
HDMI Component is connected to the HDMI/DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the
TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button.
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The EAS works only if you have a digital cable card connected to the CableCARD slot on the back
of the TV. Your cable company informs you of emergency alert information related to your state
or local-level emergencies, such as Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and
Tornado Watches. When your TV receives a state or local-level emergency, a message is displayed
that lasts approximately 2 minutes, but can be replayed if necessary. During this time, you can’t
clear the information being displayed. In the rare event that there is an national-level emergency,
your TV would tune to a channel broadcasting the emergency information.
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Chapter Overview:
• Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels
• Picture Quality Menu
• Audio Menu
Chapter 4
• Connections Menu
• Preferences Menu
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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: The Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter, while
Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.
Main Menu
Go Back
0
Picture Quality
1
Audio
2
Parental Controls
3
Connections
4
Preferences
5
Assisted Setup
6
The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the
picture for each of the TV's inputs:
•Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.
•Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings.
•Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.
•Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.
•Noise Reduction: Reduce picture "static" or interference.
•Green Stretch: Intensify and enhance shades of green.
•Edge Enhancement: Make the picture's edges sharper.
•Contrast Expand: Intensify and enhance shades of black.
•Advanced Settings: Fine-tune the picture and its position.
Press OK or 4 to access the Picture Quality menu.
Tips
A shortcut method to access a menu item is to
press the number button on the remote that
matches the number next to the on-screen
menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 2
to go straight to the Audio menu.
Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re
ever unsure where you are in the menu system,
look at the menu path at the top (for example,
Main Menu, Picture Quality) or if you’re just
tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen and start over again.
Menu path
Main Menu Connections
Go Back
0
Signal Strength
1
Channel Search
2
Signal Source
3
Video Input Setup
4
Auto Tuning
5
Special Features
6
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.
VCR
Front Input
VCR2
Front Input
DVD
Front Input
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
Front Input
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)
Front Input
RCA SAT2
Front Input
Navigating the Menu System
The fi rst menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is
called the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu:
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).
2. Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, down) to move through the menu
and highlight different options.
3. Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.
Note: Press the number button on the remote that matches the number
next to the on-screen menu to select the option.
To exit the Main Menu:
• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you
return to TV viewing.
• Press MENU.
• Press 0 (Go Back) or GO BACK on the remote.
On-Screen Help
Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu
selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might
provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items. In addition,
a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are
in the menu system. At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that
explain the currently highlighted item.
Highlighted menu
selection
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Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV. You can choose a setting,
enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are four types
of controls:
• Sliders
• Choice lists (check boxes, radio buttons)
• Alpha/numeric entries
• Menu (action, choice fi elds)
Control s
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Balance
6
100
50
0
13%45%48%61%51%
Radio buttons Check boxes
Turn TV On at:Turn TV Off at:
pm
12:001:15
1:15
pm
Sliders
Sliders are used to select a specifi c point of a control that has continuous levels.
To make adjustments:
1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical
slider. Press the left or right arrow to adjust the indicator on a horizontal
slider.
Choice Lists
Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list. Check
boxes let you select one or more options. A radio button lets you select only
one option.
1. Use the arrow buttons to move left/right/up/down.
2. Press OK to select a radio button; press OK to select or de-select a check
box.
Numeric Entries
Numeric entry fi elds are used to enter numbers, passwords, and time values.
The number buttons on the remote and the arrow, channel up/down, volume
up/down, and MENU/OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the
information.
Go Back
0
Signal Strength
1
Channel Search
2
Software Upgrade
3
VCR
Front Input
VCR2
Front Input
DVD
Front Input
1. Use the left/right arrow button to highlight the fi eld.
2. To enter time values, such as the Wake-Up Timer, highlight the + or - fi eld
and press OK to change the time, or simply use the number buttons. To
enter passwords, you must use the number buttons.
On-screen Menu Items
The on-screen menu items are used to access the information and/or change
the settings of the specifi c item highlighted. Highlight the item with the up
and down arrow buttons. Then press OK or right arrow button to access the
item’s information. To make a selection in one step, press the number button
corresponding to the item.
SkipFull SearchContinue
Action Buttons
An on-screen button that performs the action labelled on the button. Press the
right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select.
Choice Fields
A choice fi eld cycles through at least two or more choices. Press OK to select
the next entry within the choice fi eld. Moving the highlight to a different choice
fi eld, pressing CLEAR, or exiting the menu saves the selection previously made.
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Go Back
0
Picture Quality
1
Audio
2
Parental Controls
3
Connections
4
Preferences
5
Assisted Setup
6
Go Back
0
GUIDE Plus+ MenuPicture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Main Menu
The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the
picture for each of the TV's inputs:
•Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.
•Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings.
•Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.
•Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.
•Noise Reduction: Reduce picture "static" or interference.
•Green Stretch: Intensify and enhance shades of green.
•Edge Enhancement: Make the picture's edges sharper.
•Contrast Expand: Intensify and enhance shades of black.
•Advanced Settings: Fine-tune the picture and its position.
Press OK or 4 to access the Picture Quality menu.
Main Menu Picture Quality
The Personal picture presets settings are:
100
50
0
61%
51%
Color
Contrast
Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you
are viewing. Press OK to adjust the picture settings.
45%
48%
Black
Tint
Level
13%
Sharpness
Picture Quality Menu
The Picture Quality menu contains menus to confi gure video settings: Picture
Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Reduction, Green
Stretch, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one
is described below.
Note: When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu, the graphics
become transparent so you can see how your adjustments affect the
picture.
To access the Picture Quality menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Highlight Picture Quality and press OK (the Picture Quality options appear).
Note: When making Picture Quality changes, inputs are all adjusted
independent of each other. Digital cable and antenna channels are
adjusted independent of analog cable and antenna channels.
Picture Settings
The Picture Settings menu displays fi ve slider controls for adjusting the way the
picture looks. Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:
Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color The richness of the color.Tint The balance between the red and green levels.Black Level The brightness of the picture.Sharpness The crispness of the edges in the picture.
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture PresetsPicture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Main Menu Picture Quality
Vibrant (Day)
Natural
Cinematic (Night)
Videogame
Professional
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 3to return to the menu.
Contrast
Color
Tint
Black Level
Sharpness
Auto Color
Color Warmth
Noise Reduction
Green Stretch
Edge Enhancement
Contrast Expand
Frame Comb
65%
70%
55%
60%
55%
On
Cool
High
Low
High
Tip
To create a temporary personal setting, make
your changes and when the message appears
asking if you want to save the setting, select
No. The preset is saved until you change the
channel or input.
To create picture settings for the video inputs:
1. Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct
Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner.
2. Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the
slider.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider.
Picture Presets
Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the six preset
picture settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame, Professional, and Personal.
Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room. After you
select a preset, the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically.
If you choose Personal, you can customize each picture quality setting to your
desired level, and a message appears asking if you want to save those settings.
After you’ve saved your personal settings, you can go back into the menu and
select a different picture preset. For example, if you normally use Personal but
want to watch a show in Vibrant (Day) lighting, choose Vibrant (Day), watch
the show, and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing
Personal. The PRESETS button on the remote works with Picture Presets. Go to
the Remote chapter for more information.
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0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto ColorAuto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color WarmthColor Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise FilterNoise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Main Menu Picture Quality
On
Off
When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone
variations.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Picture Quality
Cool
Normal
Warm
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the "temperature" of
the picture. Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture colors.
Warm gives a more red pallete of picture colors.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Picture Quality
Frame Comb
Adaptive
Off
Noise Reduction reduces the appearance of video noise
on composite video sources, giving a smoother picture.
For other sources of video, the Noise Reduction is not active.
The Frame Comb setting provides a constant level of
improvement. In the Adaptive setting additional filtering
is applied, increasing only as the noise content increases.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Auto Color
Auto Color minimizes the fl esh tone variations of the TV picture. Choose On or
Off, depending on your preference.
Color Warmth
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture. The
feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments:
Cool More blue.
Normal Standard picture color.
Warm More red.
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that
allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. A different
Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input, but only applies to
components connected to the composite inputs. You can set the Noise Reduction to Frame Comb, Adaptive, or Off. The settings are explained in the
on-screen help text.
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise FilterNoise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
ConvergenceEdge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Main Menu Picture Quality
Off
Low
High
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Picture Quality
Off
Low
High
Edge Enhancement "replaces" gradual edge transitions in
the video with steeper edges. This creates a picture with
sharper edges.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Edge Enhancement manipulates gradual edge transitions
by making them steeper and sharper. Press OK to continue.
Green Stretch
Green Stretch makes green “greener” and increases the saturation. For example,
nature shows and sporting events are especially enhanced by this feature. The
options are Off, Low, and High.
Edge Enhancement
Edge Enhancement makes the edges of the video steeper, sharper, and crisper.
There are three options for the edge enhancement: Off, Low, or High. If artifacts
appear in the video, change the setting to Low or Off.
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0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
SVMEdge Enhancement
7
Contrast Expand
8
Advanced Settings
9
Go Back
0
Picture Settings
1
Picture Presets
2
Auto Color
3
Color Warmth
4
Noise Reduction
5
Green Stretch
6
Edge Enhancement
7
Reset ControlsContrast Expand
8
Reset ControlsAdvanced Settings
9
Main Menu Picture Quality
Off
Low
High
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select
it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Picture Quality
The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you
enhance picture performance:
•Film Mode: Improve the quality of movie playback.
•Horizontal Position: Center the picture left/right.
•Vertical Position: Center the picture up/down.
•Smoothing Adjust: Improve picture sharpness and clarity.
•Reset Controls: Sets this input's settings to factory defaults.
Press OK or4to access the Advanced Settings menu.
Contrast Expand
Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts
of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one
scene to the next. The options are Off, Low, and High.
Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust
picture position. When you select Advanced Settings, a submenu appears with
options:
Film Mode Automatically detects video sources that were originally
recorded on fi lm and converted to a different format. Film mode modifi es
the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original, a process
called reverse 3:2 pulldown. Film mode is applied to all inputs. Options are:
• Advanced The default and recommended setting.
• On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with
fi lm-based sources.
• Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing
distortions in your picture.
Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right. Press
the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture to
the right. Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the
picture to the left.
Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down. Press
the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture up.
Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture
down.
Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they
appear smooth. Press the left/right arrow buttons to move the lines in the
test pattern until they’re smooth.
Reset Controls Menu button resets all Picture Quality controls to their
original factory settings (except Personal Picture Preset, Horizontal and
Vertical Position, and Smoothing Adjust) for the currently tuned input (see
on-screen text). To reset the settings, you must:
1. Tune to the input you would like to reset.
2. Press MENU to access the Main Menu.
3. From the Advanced Settings menu, select Reset Controls, and then
select Reset to reset the settings for the currently tuned input.
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The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features
and for tweaking the sound:
•Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or adjust the equalizer.
•Audio Processor: Choose the way for programs to sound.
•Sound Logic: Turn it on to minimize variations in volume.
•Audio Mode: Select default or current audio for digital TV.
•SAP: Turn on SAP to hear different audio for NTSC sources.
•Balance: Shift the audio between the left and right speakers.
•Audio Connections: Set up to match your sound system.
Press OK or4to access the Audio menu.
Main Menu Audio
Flat
Standard
Cinematic
Music
Voic e
Videogame
Video Camera
Personal
For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a
Personal preset with the equalizer. Press OK to continue.
Main Menu Audio
Select a default for NTSC (analog) sources:
Mono
Stereo
Select a default for sound expansion:
Off
SRS
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Videogame Preset Settings
+12 dB
0 dB
-12 dB
5
7
200
120
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1
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kHz
kHz
Hz
SRS FOCUS
Audio Menu
The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu,
press MENU on the remote, and then select Audio from the main menu. The
following audio items can be adjusted: Equalizer Presets, Audio Processor, Sound Logic, Audio Mode, SAP, Balance, and Audio Connections.
Equalizer Presets
You can select one of the seven-band Equalizer Presets or create your own
personal preset. The seven-band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio
frequency settings. The equalizer can only be changed if the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set to Variable Output, Speakers On. If the Fixed/Variable
3
12
kHz
Audio Output is set to Fixed Output, you cannot make changes to the equalizer
and the bands are set to 0dB. However, the graphic equalizer levels for Variable
Output, Speakers On are stored in memory in case you switch from Fixed
Output back to Variable Output, Speakers On.
Note: Equalizer Presets are stored for each input. All other audio feature
settings are stored globally across all inputs and not per input.
Audio Processor
The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers when the TV is set to
using the Variable Output. The selected setting affects all inputs and tuners.
To create the settings:
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Audio, and then Audio Processor. The following options appear:
Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be
used when the stereo signal is weak. The channel banner displays the word
Mono when you have selected Mono and SRS is turned off.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front
channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The
channel banner displays the word Stereo when you have selected Stereo
and SRS is turned off.
The following options are available only if the Fixed/Variable Output is set to Variable Output, Speakers On:
Off No SRS processing is applied to the audio.
Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.
Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material. Use the SRS
FOCUS adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity.
SRS and () symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
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Off
On
Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio
track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and
maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the
dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases (for
example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear
when a commercial starts).
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Audio
Default Audio ModeCurrently Playing
English
Spanish
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Chinese
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode
(if more than one is available).
Audio Mode (1 of 1)
Spanish
The number of Audio Modes available
for the current program is 1.
If the Default Audio Mode is available, then it
will be heard; otherwise, the mode listed
above is heard. Use the button above
to change the current program's audio.
Audio Mode is only available for
digital-TV (ATSC) programs.
Change Audio
Sound Logic
Acting like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit
suggested volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you
sometimes hear when a commercial starts). Choose On or Off, depending on
your preference.
Audio Mode
The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want
to hear for ATSC (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Mode icon ( ) in the
banner lights, it means there is more than one audio mode available. The
system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio mode from the
menu when the channel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specifi ed
language is available for that program.
In the Audio Mode menu, highlight the default audio mode you usually want to
hear by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press
OK to hear that language by default whenever available on a channel.
Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that
cannot be set as the default. To select and hear those audio modes, navigate to
the “Change Audio” action button and select OK, or use the SOUND button on
the remote.
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Off
On
SAP stands for "Second Audio Program". When SAP is
available for a program, the SAP icon in the channel banner
will light up. SAP content can be another language,
descriptions for the visually impaired, or audio not related
to the program (for example, music or news).
If you set "SAP On" and SAP is available for a program, you
will hear SAP for any channel where it is available. SAP is
only available for analog (NTSC) programs.
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Audio
Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the
remote control.
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.
Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output. Use
the 3and 4 keys to adjust the speaker balance left or right.
Note: You can change the Audio Mode temporarily by pressing the
SOUND button on the remote control. Changing channels reverts the
Audio Mode back to the default Audio Mode originally selected in the
menu.
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 to the video.
Notes: SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog
programs, not digital programs.
You can activate SAP (if available) temporarily with the SOUND button.
Changing channels or inputs reverts SAP back to the SAP menu setting.
Balance
The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers and the headphone output.
Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left and right speakers.
Note: Balance applies if the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set
to Variable Output, Speakers On. See the following page for more
information.
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The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up
inputs or outputs that are associated with audio:
•Fixed/Variable Out: Choose output type; set up subwoofer.
•Digital Audio Out: Choose either Auto Select or PCM output.
•DVI Audio Input: Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Audio
Select the default for the Fixed/Variable Output:
Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV.
Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio receiver or
amplifier with its own remote control for volume control.
Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output?
No
Yes
Note: Answering "Yes" will direct the low-frequency effects signal
to a connected external subwoofer; answering "No" will not.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Audio Connections
Variable Output, Speakers On
Variable Output, Speakers Off
Fixed Output, Speakers Off
Audio Connections
The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with
audio. When you select Audio Connections, a submenu appears with options:
Fixed/Variable Out, Digital Audio Out, and DVI Audio Input.
Fixed/Variable Out Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s front
internal speakers on or off and set the Fixed/Variable audio output to a
fi xed or variable volume output level. The choices are:
• Variable Output, Speakers On Turns the TV’s front speakers On
and allows variable output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio
receiver or amplifi er and the volume is controlled by the TV.
• Variable Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s front speakers Off
and allows variable output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio
receiver or amplifi er and the volume is controlled by the TV.
• Fixed Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s front speakers Off
and provides fi xed output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT jack to a receiver or amplifi er. With the Fixed Output, the
TV’s volume control, graphic equalizer, and mute are disabled. This
output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifi er that
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Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal (when
available) out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of
the TV. If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is
sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.
Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Audio
Select the TV audio input where the DVI audio is connected.
Because an HDMI output carries the audio signal on the same
cable as the video, no setup is needed. However, if you
connect a DVI output to the TV's HDMI input, you need to
connect the separate DVI audio to one of the TV's audio
inputs and select that input in this screen. The TV will use
that audio input for sound when it displays a DVI signal.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Auto Select
PCM
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Audio Connections
Audio Connections
• Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output?
This option only appears when Variable Output, Speakers On is
selected. Select Yes if you want the low bass frequencies to be
directed from the SUBWOOFER Out jack to the connected external
subwoofer; select No if not.
Digital Audio Out Allows you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound
if transmitted and you’ve connected a six-channel receiver to the TV’s
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable. Choose the
correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu:
• Auto Select Your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital
and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving. This is the best
selection if you have a decoder with Dolby Digital and PCM that was
manufactured in the last several years.
• PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) The TV sends all signals through the
Digital Audio Output in PCM.
DVI Audio Input Allows you to select the audio input you’re using if
you’ve connected an HDMI/DVI cable adapter to the DVI input. Select from
the inputs listed.
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The Connections menu has screens for specifying and
optimizing the connections (inputs) to the TV:
•Signal Strength: Check the signal strength of a channel.
•Channel Search: Search for available channels in your area.
•Signal Source: Lost remote? This screen changes inputs.
•Video Input Setup: Choose component or composite video.
•Auto Tuning: Create one button access to your devices.
•Special Features: For advanced users only.
Press OK or4to access the Audio menu.
Main Menu Connections
Channel 1Antenna Input
Channel 2Antenna Input
Channel 3Antenna Input
Channel 4Antenna Input
Channel 5Antenna Input
Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to
help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna(s).
Analog
Digital
Analog
Analog
Digital
Strength: N/A
Strength: 95
Strength: N/A
Strength: N/A
Strength: 94
Connections Menu
The Connections menu specifi es various ways to adjust the inputs to your
television. Items in the Connections menu are: Signal Strength, Channel Search, Signal Source, Video Input Setup, Auto Tuning, and Special Features.
Signal Strength
This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel
number, the station name (only when tuned and available, e.g. NBC), whether
the channel is digital or analog, which tuner is picking up the channel, and
current signal strength of digital channels.
When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list, the TV attempts to tune
to that channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal
strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a
digital channel will be shown as “- -” until the signal is strong enough for use,
then numbers will appear. Analog channels will always have the display,
“N/A”, since analog signal strength is not measured.
Only primary channels appear in the list. Cable channels and digital
subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not appear.
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Input to search:
Cable Input
✓
Antenna Input
✓
Channels to search:
Digital channels
✓
✓
Analog channels
Other search options:
Detect antenna or cable setting
✓
✓
Include previously found channels in search
Start
Start
Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search
features that are checked above.
Channel Search finds channels
for you. Check fewer boxes to
make the search faster (but
less complete) and vice versa.
The first time that you do a
Channel Search, put a check in
all the boxes to do a thorough
search for channels.
To add a channel that Channel
Search didn't find, clear all
menus and directly tune to the
channel with the number keys.
Main Menu Connections
Tip
You can still add a channel that was not found
by Channel Search. Clear any on-screen menus,
and tune to it by using the number buttons on
the remote. If the channel can be tuned, it will
be added to the channel list for that tuner.
Note: If you have an antenna connected to the Antenna and Cable
Inputs, press the ANT•CAB button to view your channels on the Antenna
Input, or vice-versa.
Channel Search
Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the TV channels
available through the Antenna and Cable inputs. When the TV fi nds an active
channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or
channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.
To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For
example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box. Select Start to begin the
setup.
Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to
complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being
searched.
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT or a CableCARD is
in use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.
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Front Input
Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control
and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go to
the video inputs. Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle
then press OK or MENU-OK to scroll to the input you want.
You can select a source from the available signal sources.
Press OK to continue.
Main Menu Connections
Select the Input 2 video source:
Component Video (Y PB PR)
Composite Video
Select the Input 4 video source:
Component Video (Y PB PR)
Composite Video
The component video (Y PB PR) connectors on the TV can
be changed to accept composite video instead. When using
composite video, connect the yellow RCA cable to the
Y/VIDEO connector on the TV.
You can select the Air/Cable setting for Antenna A and
Antenna B. Press OK to continue.
Main Menu Connections
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.
VCR
Front Input
VCR2
Front Input
DVD
Front Input
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)
Front Input
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)
Front Input
RCA SAT2
Front Input
Signal Source
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you
would like the signal to come: Cable Input, Antenna Input, or Video Inputs. The
same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto
Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button. But, if you misplace the
remote, this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source.
Video Input Setup
The Video Input Setup screen lets you choose which type of connection you’re
using for the Input 2 and/or Input 4 jack on the back of the TV. If you decide to
change the connection, you need to go back into the Video Input Setup screen.
Auto Tuning
This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected
to your TV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control
(VCR, AUX•HD, DVD, SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO) so that pressing the button
automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input
Channel (go to Chapter 3 for detailed information).
Notes: The AUX•HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner
receiver.
If you have two RCA satellite receivers, you can control each separately.
Program the second receiver with the AUX•HD button using the 5001
code. Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the auto tuning menu to set auto
tuning.
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This screen is provided by
your local cable TV company.
Continue
Main Menu Connections Special Features
Select what should occur when power is restored to the TV:
Note: An Initial Channel setting of "On" will be enabled only
when the TV is plugged back in or electricity is otherwise
restored to the TV. Initial Channel is not enabled from the
turning on of the TV with the remote or front buttons.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Connections Special Features
Network Setup
CableCARD™ Status
CableCARD™ Pairing
Conditional Access
Two lines of help text will apear in this area to explain the
feature and instruct the user on how to use it.
Off: Initial Channel is disabled
On: Go to last input or channel selected
Cable Input
On: Go to
999ChannelSub-channel 999
Special Features
The special features options are mostly intended for commercial/retail use.
Initial Channel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your
TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in.
Initial Volume This feature works only if the Initial Channel feature is set
to On. Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on.
Maximum Volume This feature is intended to stop the volume from
being turned up too loudly. Set the volume at the loudest level you would
want to hear.
CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV
services when a CableCARD is inserted into the back of the TV and you
have subscribed to digital cable service. Go to page 18 for more information
on using your CableCARD.
The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card
you have inserted into your TV. The graphic to the left is an example of
what you might see. Select an option to view more information.
Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed
on more than one page. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page, for example, as the
graphic to the left shows, and simply press the OK button on the remote
to read more text. If more than one link appears, use the arrow buttons to
highlight the one you want. To exit the screen, press CLEAR on the remote.
CableCARD Reset If you experience problems with your digital cable,
try resetting your CableCARD. Press the right arrow to select Reset and then
press the OK button on the remote. If problems persist, contact your cable
company.
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Select the remote mode that this TV should respond to:
TV (default)
TV2
TV3
Use this screen if you want to set up this RCA TV
to respond to a different RCA TV remote mode. By
doing so, you can independently control two RCA
TVs that are near each other simply by changing the mode
of the remote. A third RCA TV can be added to the
same location and controlled separately if it has this screen
and is set up to respond to a remote mode that is different
than the first two RCA TVs.
Remote Setup can be used to control up to three TV's in the
same location. Press OK to continue.
Main Menu
The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to
match your personal preferences:
•Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions.
•Screen Format: How to format a picture on the 16:9 screen.
•Time Menu: Set up time-related features.
•Color Scheme: Pick a color for the menu system.
•Translucency: Pick a level of translucency for the menus.
•Menu Language: Select from English, Español, and Français.
•Lamp Power: Set the TV's lamp to a preferred brightness.
Press OK or4to access the Preferences menu.
Remote Setup This features allows you to control three different RCA TVs.
This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other, and they
also have this menu option, but you want to control them independent
of each other. Program a second RCA TV to the DVD, VCR, AUX•HD,
SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO component button, using the TV2 code 1222.
Select the TV2 option in that TV’s Remote Setup menu. If you have a third
RCA TV, program a component button using the TV3 code 1223. Select
the TV3 option in that TV’s Remote Setup menu. Go to Chapter 2 for more
information on programming your remote.
Preferences Menu
The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fi t your
personal preferences. Features in the Preferences menu are: Closed Captioning,
Screen Format, Time Menu, Color Scheme, Translucency, Menu Language, and
Lamp Power.
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The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed
captioning features to match your personal preferences:
•Caption Display: Select when captions should appear.
•Analog Captions: Select a default service for analog TV.
•Digital Captions: Select a default service for digital TV.
•Caption Priority: Select digital or analog caption priority.
•Caption Style: Select the appearance of digital captions.
The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how
captions look and act. Press OK to continue.
Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning
On
Off
On When Muted
You can choose when closed captioning information
should be displayed on the screen.
Note: Not all programs have closed captioning and closed
captioning is not supported on the HDMI input.
Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is
displayed when it is available. Press OK to continue.
Closed Captioning
You may set the type of captioning displayed. Choices within the Closed
Captioning menu are: Caption Display, Analog Captions, Digital Captions,
Caption Priority, and Caption Style.
Caption Display
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. HDMI/DVI input is not
supported by Closed Captioning (CC); try the component’s menu system for CC
options.
On Captioning information is always shown when it’s available on a
channel or input.
Off No captioning information is displayed.
On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available
and the TV’s sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button
on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen,
if available.)
Notes: Use the CC button on the remote to toggle CC on and off. Go to
the remote section for more information. Changing channels or inputs
restores CC to the default setting.
If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu (Fixed Output, Speakers Off), Closed Captioning won’t appear when you press the
MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted.
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1
Analog CaptionsAnalog Captions
2
Digital Captions
3
Caption Priority
4
Caption Style
5
Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning
CC1
You can select a mode or source of
closed captions for analog-TV
CC2
programs.
CC3
If the "Caption Priority" feature is set
CC4
to "Use the analog captions", then the
analog caption mode you select is
Tex t 1
also used for digital-TV programs.
Tex t 2
Note: CC1 and Text 1 are the
Tex t 3
primary caption and text services.
Tex t 4
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Analog Captions
You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for
displaying captioning information for analog channels or digital channels, if
available. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one
you want to see on the screen.
CC Displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text
on top of the picture as it is received.
Text Displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom
third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath the text.
You can choose between eight closed caption modes:
• CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The
captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s
dialog.
• CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning
or text is often a secondary language translation, simplifi ed English,
or displayed at a slower rate.
• CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and
broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1
and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.
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Caption Display
1
Analog Captions
2
Digital CaptionsDigital Captions
3
Caption Priority
4
Caption Style
5
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0
Caption Display
1
Analog Captions
2
Digital Captions
3
Caption PriorityCaption Priority
4
Caption Style
5
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Caption Display
1
Analog Captions
2
Digital Captions
3
Caption Priority
4
Caption StyleCaption Style
5
Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning
Service 1
You can select a mode or source of
closed captions for digital-TV
Service 2
programs.
Service 3
If the "Caption Priority" feature is set
Service 4
to "Use the digital captions", then the
digital caption mode you select is
Service 5
used for digital-TV programs.
Service 6
Note: Services 1 and 2 usually have
the primary and secondary language
captions for an area, respectively.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning
If a digital TV program has both analog and digital captions:
Use the digital captions if available, otherwise use analog.
Use the analog captions at all times.
A digital TV program may include analog-TV captions and
digital-TV captions, either one of the two, or neither of the
two. The setting above will determine which type of
captions the TV will display.
Analog captions will be used more often in the early years
of digital TV broadcasting. Digital captions are more
advanced and have new capabilities.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning
When available digital captions can be displayed using:
Your custom settings below.
The caption provider's default settings.
StandardCaption Size
Font 1Caption Font
MagentaCaption Color
YellowBackground Color
Transparent Background Opacity
Translucent Caption Opacity
Press OK to select one of the three Caption sizes. Press3to
return to the menu.
Aa Bb Cc
Digital Captions
You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) for digital channels.
Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages, respectively.
Service 3 and Service 4, 5, 6 are additional caption sources that may be
available. Specifi c label names may be displayed (e.g., Spanish) instead of a
generic label (e.g., Service 1), if available.
Caption Priority
You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV
programs that have both or either. The captions are displayed if turned on in
Caption Display.
Caption Style
Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for
the following options:
Caption Size is the font size (Standard, Large, Small) of the text
characters.
Caption Font is a complete assortment of letters, numbers, punctuation
marks, etc. of a given font design. You have eight fonts with varying styles
of spacing from which to choose.
Note: A preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right of the
screen.
Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.
Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White,
Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.
Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through background
options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.
Caption Opacity allows you to change the see-through caption options:
Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.
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1
Screen FormatScreen Format
2
Time Menu
3
Color Scheme
4
Translucency
5
Menu Language
6
Lamp Power
7
Main Menu Preferences
Normal
Cinerama
Stretch
Zoom
Use Automatic Format Switching
Screen format determines the format and size of the
picture on the display screen. Press OK to continue.
Use this screen or the FORMAT
button on the remote to change
how the picture is displayed.
To the left are examples of the
effect of different Screen
Format modes on a 4:3 signal.
Each input can have a different
setting for Screen Format and
Automatic Format Switching
(AFS). Enabling AFS shows
the picture in a suitable format,
otherwise, the default Screen
Format that you selected is used.
Screen Format
The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4:3 picture
is displayed on your 16:9 screen. The options are Normal, Cinerama, Zoom or Stretch. If your TV receives an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image can be
displayed in one of four ways:
Normal The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered with bars on the right
and left sides of the screen.
Cinerama The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered, expanding in the
horizontal direction to fi ll the display with little distortion.
Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by
approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same.
Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33%
and the vertical size increases by approximately 33%. Edges of the image
might be cropped.
Note: When recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, use
Normal or Stretch to record the video closest to its original format.
Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels, the TV
will change formats for you.
Notes: There is no ability provided to change the screen format for a
16:9 video signal since it fi lls up the entire area of the TV’s screen.
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1
Record/Wake TimerWake-Up Timer
2
Time of Day
3
Main Menu Preferences Time Menu
The current time is 3:58 PM.
Daily Timer On
Daily Timer Off
Turn TV On at: Turn TV Off at: Duration
pm
12:001:15 1 hour, 15 mintues
When the timer is on, it will turn the TV on and tune to:
Antenna Input
Channel Sub-Channel
Tip: You can also use Wake-up Timer as a burglar deterrent
or to turn the TV on for your favorite show.
A timer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then turn it
off after a period of time. Press OK to continue.
pm
1:15
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1
The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to
be a 4:3 aspect-ratio picture.
The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a
one-button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu.
Time Menu
The Time menu lets you set up time-related features. Time menu consists of
Sleep Timer, Wake-Up Timer, and Time of Day.
Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a
specifi c time.
Wake -Up Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a specifi c time every
day of the week and tune to a specifi c channel or video input.
Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually. If you don’t
enter the time, it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel. Make sure
you check the time acquired is correct.
Note: If you enter the time manually, you must remember to set your
TV’s time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time. Sleep Timer
and Wake-Up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to
change the TV’s time.
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Closed Captioning
1
Screen Format
2
Time Me nu
3
Record OutputColor Scheme
4
Translucency
5
Menu Language
6
Lamp Power
7
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Closed Captioning
1
Screen Format
2
Time Me nu
3
Color Scheme
4
Translucency
5
Menu Language
6
Lamp Power
7
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Closed Captioning
1
Screen Format
2
Time Me nu
3
Color Scheme
4
Translucency
5
TranslucencyMenu Language
6
Lamp Power
7
Main Menu Preferences
Sky Blue
Emerald
Raspberry
Plum
You can select from one of four colors for the menu system
and the channel banner.
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Main Menu Preferences
The translucency level you set is applied to the on-screen
menu system and channel banner for all inputs.
Press3or4to move the indicator to the desired
translucency level for the on-screen menus.
Main Menu Preferences
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 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.
Color Scheme
Select from among four colors (Sky Blue, Emerald, Raspberry, and Plum) to
change the color of the menu system and banner.
Translucency
You can change the translucency (see-through) level of the menu screens.
Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons.
Menu Language
The menu language can be changed to one of three languages: English, Spanish
or French. The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted Setup menu.
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1
Screen Format
2
Time Me nu
3
Color Scheme
4
Translucency
5
Menu Language
6
Lamp Power
7
Main Menu Preferences
The TV's lamp can be set to have either:
Brighter Picture
Longer life
You can choose the lamp's power setting. The "Longer Life"
setting produces a picture that is less bright, however, it
should extend the life of the lamp as compared to the
"Brighter Picture" setting. Choose a selection that best fits
your viewing environment and intended usage of the TV.
This TV uses Lamp Type __. Please make a note of it for
future reference.
The lamp that lights the TV picture can be set for a brighter
picture or a longer life (less bright). Press OK to continue.
Lamp Power
Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system. Eventually, the lamp (like
a light bulb) will need to be replaced and you’ll need to know your lamp type.
Check the menu for your lamp type and write it down on page 1 for future
reference. The Lamp Power menu enables you to extend the life of the lamp
(choose Longer Life), or provide the brightest possible picture (choose Brighter Picture).
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Chapter Overview:
• Troubleshooting
• Lamp Replacement Information
• HDTV Specifi cations
• Accessory Information
• Limited Warranty
• Care and Cleaning
Chapter 5
• FCC Information
• Index
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you
home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call
1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.
TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
• 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.
• Does the power light on the front of the TV turn on and you hear audio but see no picture? If so, the TV is in its cool-down cycle.
Wait a few moments and the picture will appear.
• Has the power light on the front of the TV been blinking for one minute? If so, the lamp is dead. Go to page 63 for replacement
instructions and ordering information.
• 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. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off. This happens
every time power is reapplied to the TV.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else, such as a lamp.
• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control solutions on page 62.
• Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then
Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).
Power indicator is blinking or fl ashing
If the light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times, the lamp is trying to turn on. If the TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and
then the light blinks steadily for one minute, one of the following options is possible:
• Lamp door is open. Locate the door on the side of the TV and close it. Turn off the TV and turn back on. The lamp should turn on.
• Lamp is dead. Go to page 63 for lamp replacement information.
• Power supply within TV may need service. Go to page 67 for warranty information.
Buttons don’t work
• If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button fi rst to make sure the remote is in TV mode.
• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked.
• Unplug the TV for fi ve minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV turns off while playing
• Sleep Timer or Wake-Up Timer may have been activated. Go to page 57 for instructions.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
• Unplug. Wait fi ve minutes. Plug in again.
TV turns on unexpectedly
• Wake-Up Timer may have been activated. Go to page 57 for instructions.
• Initial Channel feature is enabled and you lost power to your TV. Go to page 54 for instructions.
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Video and audio are out of sync
• If you’ve connected a component, such as a DVD player, to your TV’s Video jack, and to an audio receiver using the audio jacks, you
may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the 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 receiver.
If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, read the following
information.
• If you’ve connected a component to your A/V receiver, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, you may experience a slight delay
between the audio heard and the video seen. This occurs because the digital audio is sent directly to the speakers while the video
must be processed inside the TV before it is displayed.
• If the component has Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, connect these jacks to the TV’s Y, Pb, Pr jacks to minimize the
discrepancy. This works best if the component supports Progressive Scan technology.
• If necessary, you can connect the component directly to the TV using L/R audio jacks and bypassing the A/V receiver or you can
program an audio delay in the A/V receiver so the audio and video match up (not all audio equipment has the ability to program
delays). Check the audio/video Receiver’s manual.
Blank screen
• Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly.
• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel.
• Try another channel, or press the INPUT or ANT•CAB button.
• When you fi rst turn off your TV, the screen fades from blue to black. Once the screen goes black, the TV’s internal lamp starts its
cool-down cycle. If you try to turn on the TV during the cool-down cycle, the TV turns back on and you’ll hear audio, but the picture
will take a few moments to be displayed.
Unusual sound quality
• Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.
• Check if SAP is turned on.
• Check that the Audio Mode is set to your language.
Humming or buzzing noise
• The TV is in its lamp cool-down cycle. To prolong the life of the TV’s lamp system, the TV must warm up and cool down properly.
You may notice additional noise during these cycles.
• Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.
No picture, sound okay
• If the indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute, the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed. Go to page 63
for ordering information.
• You might have tried to turn on the TV during lamp cool-down. Wait a few moments and the picture will be displayed.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
• Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio Connections menu. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio Connections menu.
• If using an S-Video connection, component video and composite video, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO
OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks.
• Check the Maximum and Initial Volume settings in the Special Features menu.
Channel search fi nds few channels
• The cable connected to the CABLE and/or ANTENNA INPUT jack might be loose.
• Your off-air antenna might be getting a weak signal. Move it higher or get a bigger antenna.
• If you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks, try swapping the cables. Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE
INPUT; off-air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT.
• If you have a cable box, you can’t connect it to the ANTENNA jack. Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack.
• Select all the options in the Channel Search menu, and retry channel search.
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Can’t select certain channel
• May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR or INPUT button on
your VCR).
• You usually can’t change channels when a menu is on the screen (press the CLEAR button).
• You might need to reset your CableCARD if you have one installed. Go to page 54 for more instructions.
Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the cable/antenna option wasn’t chosen in the Channel Search menu. Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel
Search menu and run the search again.
• The channel might be blank — change channels.
• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR
is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
• If a channel doesn’t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel, Unusable Signal appears.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are fi rmly connected to the jacks and they’re not damaged.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 46 for more instructions.
• Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats. Analog channels may look better when you use
the Normal video format (the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner).
Black box appears on the screen
• Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 55 for more
instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
• Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.
• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If batteries are weak, you will not be able to activate backlighting
on the remote; instead, backlight will blink once when activated. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries,
you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
• For Volume Punchthrough, remember to program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to operate your audio receiver or
amplifi er. Go to page 26 for instructions. If you can’t program this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough
won’t work.
• Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then
Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
• You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 3 on your remote),
select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
• If you forget your password, put the remote in TV mode. Simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and VOL down
on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via
Lock TV.
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
• Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set V-Chip Unrated to View separately
in order to view movies with an NR rating.
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Lamp Replacement Information
Replacing the Lamp Unit
Your TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in fi lm or front projectors. Although this lamp is longlasting, it may need to be replaced eventually.
When to replace the lamp
You probably need a new lamp if there’s no picture, but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the
TV does the following: blinks 5 times, pauses, blinks 5 times again. If the TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and then the
light blinks steadily for one minute, the lamp is dead. If you have any concerns, please contact us at 1-866-723-6486 or call
an authorized servicer in your area.
Note: The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn’t seated correctly, lamp access door is ajar, or lamp power supply
needs service. If you have recently accessed the lamp, make sure the lamp access door is completely closed and the lamp
unit is seated correctly.
What to do
The lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible, but if you don’t follow the directions, there is a risk of
injury.
• You can easily replace the lamp yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp. If your TV
is still covered by the warranty, call 1-866-723-6486 to receive troubleshooting assistance and a lamp replacement.
• If your TV’s warranty has expired, call 1-800-338-0376 to purchase a lamp replacement. If you are not comfortable
replacing the lamp yourself, call 1-866-723-6486 and we will refer you to a service person who will replace the lamp for
you. There will be a service fee.
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
HDLP50XXXXXX
000000000 X
SERIAL SERIE LAMP
EXAMPLE: Service
Model Number
sticker with lamp
type listed.
Wha t you’ll need to get started:
• 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 at left). Face the back of the TV. The sticker is located on the
right side of the TV (see picture below for sticker location).
• Follow the replacement instructions that come packed with the new lamp.
Service Model
Number
Sticker
location with
Lamp Type
Below are accessories available to complement your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are
subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax
for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
How to Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this page. 1-800-338-0376
Replacement Lamp
Your DLP is equipped with a special lamp unit. If you have
sound, but no picture, and the light on the front of the TV
blinks, you need to change the lamp. Locate the sticker on
the side of the TV or go to the Lamp Power menu for the
lamp type. To order, call 1-800-338-0376
Remote Control This is the remote
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control that came packed with your
TV. Replacements or spares can be
ordered as needed. 267163 $14.95
Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio
Video Cable is a double cable that
lets you connect the video and audio
jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate
tapes. It can also be used to connect
a VCR to your TV. The cable is colorcoded and shielded. It has RCA-type
phono plugs on each end. GoldTipped cable, VH83 (6-ft) $5.95
Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video
Cable is a triple cable that lets you
connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of
stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable,
VH84 (6-ft) $9.95
Push-on Cable* attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm
F-type) on the back of your VCR or
TV. The ends push on for a quick
connection. VH89 (6-ft) $5.95
Screw-on Cable* attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of
your VCR or TV. The ends screw
onto the connectors for a secure
connection. VH81 (3-ft) $3.95,
VH82 (6-ft) $4.95
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video components
to your TV. VH976 (6-ft) $7.95,
VH913 (12-ft) $14.95
RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with
weatherproof “F” connectors.
VHD905 $5.95
Optical/SPDIF cables help you
connect to a component with an
Optical Audio In jack, such as a
Dolby Digital decoder or receiver.
DV3 (3-ft) $15.95, DV6 (6-ft)
$19.95
Signal Splitter* helps you
connect to other components.
2-way VH47 $3.95, 4-way VH49
$6.95
Amplifi ed VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to easily
switch from the antenna signal to
cable or satellite easily without
disconnecting antenna. ANT200
$49.95
* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or
cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for
distribution of the satellite signal originating from
your satellite dish antenna.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor.
• One year from date of purchase for parts.
• One year from date of purchase for light engine and lamp assembly.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the fi rst rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental fi rm,
whichever comes fi rst.
What we will do:
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts, light engine, and lamp
assembly required to repair your unit.
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.
• If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the
Authorized Service Center in your area.
• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is
located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the
Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to
and from your home.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental fi rms, proof of fi rst rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional
information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Batteries.
• Labor to replace the light engine and lamp assembly after one year from the date of purchase.
• A television that has been modifi ed or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at
www.rca.com/productregistration. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the
card is not required for warranty coverage.
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Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Care and C leaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet
to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary,
you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fi re or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Age-Based Ratings 37
Front Panel 41
Movie ratings 38
Specifi c Content Themes 37
V-Chip Unrated Program 40
Buttons
ANT•CAB 24
Arrows 24
AUDIO 24
AUX•HD 24
Backlight.
CC 24
Channel down 14,24
Channel up 14,24
CH CTRL 24
CLEAR 24
Don’t work 60
DVD 24
FORMAT 24
FORWARD 25
FREEZE 24
Front panel 14
GO BACK 24
GUIDE 24
INFO 25
INPUT 25,29
LIGHT 24
MENU 25
MENU/OK 14
MUTE 25
Number 24
OK 25
ON•OFF 25
PAUSE 25
PLAY 25
PRESETS 25
RECORD 25
Remote control 24
REVERSE 25,26
SAT•CABLE 25
SOUND 25
STOP 25
TV 25
VCR 25
Volume down 14
Volume up/down 25
C
CableCARD 3
Connection 18
Reset 54
slot 12
Tools menu 54
Cables
to connect 8
Cable Box remote codes 29
Cable Channel List 34
CABLE INPUT jack 13
Canada
English ratings 40
French ratings 40
V-Chip unrated program 40
Canada V-Chip 39
Captions
Analog 55
Background color 56
Background Opacity 56
Color 56
Digital 56
Font 56
Opacity 56
Size 56
Caption display 55
Caption priority 56
Caption style 56
Care and Cleaning 62
Care and cleaning 68
CC
button 24
Channel
Initial 54
search 22
Channels
Digital or Analog 33
Channel banner 32
Channel down button 14
Channel information 32
Channel lists 34
Channel numbers 33
Channel search 52
Channel up button 14
Chart, of connections 9
Choice fi elds 45
Choice lists 45
Choose Your Connection 9
Ch +/- buttons 24
CH CTRL button 24
Cinematic picture setting 46
Cinerama, screen format 57
Cleaning and care 68
CLEAR button 24
Clock display 32
Closed Captioning 32
Closed captioning 55
Code list
Audio 29
Cable box 29
DVD 30
DVD/VCR 30
HD Receiver 29
Home Theatre in a Box 30
PVR 30
Satellite receiver 30
TV 29
VCR 30
Code List, Remote control 29
Color 46
Warmth 47
Color Scheme 58
Commercial skip 32
Component/Composite Input
Sound 3
Digital audio out 51
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 12
Digital captions 56
Digital TV channel 33
Direct entry programning 27
DLP 1
Dolby digital 19
DVD/VCR remote codes 30
DVD button 24
DVD remote codes 30
DVI Audio Input 51
E
EAS 42
Edge Enhancement 47
Emergency Alert System 42
Equalizer presets 49
F
FCC information 68
FCC Regulations 2
Film Mode 48
Fixed/Variable Out 51
Format
Screen 57
FORMAT button 24
FORWARD button 25
FREEZE button 24
Front panel
block 41
Buttons 14
jacks 14
G
GO BACK button 24
Graphic equalizer 49
Green Stretch 47
GUIDE button 24
H
HDMI/DVI jack 13
HDTV specifi cations 64
HD Receiver remote code list
29
Help text 44
Home Theatre box remote
codes 30
Horizontal Position 48
I
Icons
Channel banner 32
Indicator
light status 14
Indirect light 8
INFO button 25
Initial channel 54
Initial volume 54
INPUT
Video 64
SRS 49
Stand 8
Stereo 49
STOP button 25
Stretch, screen format 57
Subchannels 52
SUBWOOFER jack 10
T
Things to Consider Before You
Connect 8
Timer
Sleep 57
Wake-up 57
Time display 32
Time of Day 57
Tint 46
Translucency 58
Troubleshooting 60
TruScan 3
Turn on TV 21
TV, CableCARD connection 18
TV, HDMI or DVI component
connection 17
TV, Satellite Receiver, VCR
connection 16
TV, VCR, DVD Player
Connection 15
TV button 25
TV problems 60
TV remote codes 29
U
USA
V-Chip TV ratings 35
V
V-Chip 34
Age-Based Ratings 35
Blocking age-based 37
Blocking Movies 38
Canada 35,39
Content Themes 35
USA 35
USA TV ratings 35
recording 28
VCR button 25
VCR remote codes 30
Vertical Position 48
Vibrant picture setting 46
VIDEO 11
Videogame picture setting 46
Video connections 9
Video Input List 34
Video Input Setup 53
Viewing
Movie ratings 38
Specifi c content themes 38
Volume
Initial 54
Maximum 54
Volume down button 14
Volume up/down buttons 25
Volume up button 14
W
Wake-up Timer 57
Y
Y/Video Pb Pr jacks 12
Z
Zoom, screen format 57
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Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only
add delays in service for your product.
TTE Technology, Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290