RCA M50WH186 User Manual
rca.com/television
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
• The DLP Experience ... page 1
• Connections ................. page 5
• Remote .......................... page 19
• Features ........................ page 29
HDTV User’s Guide
• Menus ............................ page 37
• FAQs ............................... page 49
• Troubleshooting ......... page 50
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
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 filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications 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, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury.
Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be
required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal
or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org, or call 1-800-338-0376
for more details.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). With the exception of
the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat, surface. Don't place the TV on
soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in
reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches
from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand, cabinet, or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being
accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to
the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your
RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Returning the card allows us
to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No ._______________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Introduction
Thank You for Choosing RCA
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Denition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas
Instruments Digital Light Processing® technology–a true viewing experience. Your purchase
decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology–DLP and HDTV. Even
though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind–with
comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV’s features. There are
three main things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2)
aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound.
Resolution
The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the
resolution this technology provides. HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times
the resolution of the picture on a regular, analog TV!
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use a 4
x 3 aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a screen
that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall).
4 x 3 Aspect Ratio
16 x 9 Aspect Ratio
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie industry
created the 16 x 9 aspect ratio (also called widescreen format) to get people
back to seeing movies. When the standards for HDTV were being developed by
the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the 16 x 9 aspect ratio
was chosen as the format for HDTV.
This widescreen format is much closer to the way we see and the pictures are
crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close-up and panoramic views.
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. 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.
DLP® is a trademark of Texas Instruments
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Introduction
Picture Settings
Picture Preset Mode
Go Back
1
2
0
Screen Adjust
Advanced Picture
Screen Format
5
4
3
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press 3 to return to the menu.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.
Vibrant (Day)
Natural
Cinematic (Night)
Sports
Personal
Contrast 65%
Color 70%
Tint 55%
Brightness 60%
Sharpness 55%
Auto Flesh Tone On
Color Temperature Cool
Video Noise Filter Frame Comb
Green Enhance On
Detail Enhance On
Contrast Enhance On
Main Menu4Picture Menu
Other Key Features of Owning an RCA HDTV
RCA HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and
features that provide 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 rst to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs, which means there is no need for
another box to receive digital programming. Now, we’ve gone one better–your HDTV’s tuner is
digital cable ready, which means there is no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital
cable programming. The CableCARD™ slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable card
to access digital cable. The tuner is able to decode all formats of digital television broadcasts,
and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM (Quadrature
Amplitude Modulation).
Note: A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled (encrypted) channels.
Contact your cable provider for more information. Go to page 10 for more information.
User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV
• You can customize your TV to t your viewing taste and match the lighting
where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the picture preset
settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), and Sports. You can
adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV will automatically
adjust the picture when you change inputs.
Help text
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______________________________
CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
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• Help Text: The on-screen help text describes your TV’s features and explains
how to use them.
Lamp Replacement
DLP technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you’ll need to replace this lamp,
which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come packed with
the new lamp. To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model
number, serial number, and lamp type–this information is listed on the Service
Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown on the left). Face the
back of the TV. The sticker is located on the left side of the TV. For future
reference, write down the information in the space provided at the left.
Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 5
Protect Against Power Surges ....................................................................................5
Protect Components from Overheating ....................................................................5
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .............................................5
Use Indirect Light ........................................................................................................5
FCC Statement ...........................................................................................................5
Get the Picture ..................................................................................................................6
Getting Cable Channels ..............................................................................................6
Getting Digital Channels ............................................................................................ 6
Using the CableCARD Slot ..........................................................................................7
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service ............................................................... 7
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................8
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection ................................................................... 9
Audio/Video Connection .......................................................................................... 10
HDMI Connection ..................................................................................................... 11
Advanced Audio Connection Information .............................................................. 12
Setting Up Your TV .........................................................................................................13
Remote Control Buttons Used for the Assisted Setup ................................................. 13
Complete the Assisted Setup ................................................................................... 13
Set the Menu Language ........................................................................................... 14
Complete the Channel Search .................................................................................14
Choose Setup Options ..............................................................................................14
What to Expect ................................................................................................................ 15
Watching TV .............................................................................................................. 15
Changing Channels ...................................................................................................15
Next Steps .......................................................................................................................15
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................16
The Front of Your TV ....................................................................................................... 18
Front/Side Input Jacks ...............................................................................................18
Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 18
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................. 19
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices .................................................. 21
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................... 21
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................21
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .................................................22
Modes of Operation .................................................................................................23
Volume Punchthrough Feature ......................................................................................23
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ................................................... 24
Using the INPUT Button .................................................................................................. 24
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................24
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner ............................................................................................. 29
Digital or Analog TV Channels .......................................................................................30
Direct Tuning to a Channel ...................................................................................... 30
Getting a Program Description ................................................................................ 30
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Table of Contents
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................31
Lock/Unlock TV .........................................................................................................31
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ................................................................31
USA V-Chip TV Ratings .............................................................................................32
Canada V-Chip .......................................................................................................... 34
Channel Lists ...................................................................................................................35
Auto Tuning Feature ...................................................................................................... 35
Future Downloadable Ratings ......................................................................................36
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ................................................................. 38
Navigating the Menu System ...................................................................................38
On-Screen Help .........................................................................................................38
Controls ..................................................................................................................... 38
Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................40
Picture Preset Mode .................................................................................................40
Picture Settings ......................................................................................................... 40
Screen Format ........................................................................................................... 41
Advanced Picture Menu ...........................................................................................41
Screen Adjust Menu .................................................................................................42
Audio Menu ..................................................................................................................... 43
Sound Preset Mode ..................................................................................................43
Sound Logic ...............................................................................................................43
Balance ...................................................................................................................... 43
Advanced Audio ....................................................................................................... 43
Channel Setup Menu ......................................................................................................45
Channel Search ......................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................46
Setup Options Menu ....................................................................................................... 47
Closed Captioning ....................................................................................................47
Quick Startup ............................................................................................................ 47
Time Menu ................................................................................................................ 49
Assisted Setup ........................................................................................................... 49
Menu Preferences ..................................................................................................... 49
Advanced Options .................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..............................................................................50
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 51
Lamp Replacement Information ....................................................................................55
HDTV Specifications ........................................................................................................56
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 57
Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................58
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................58
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or
power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it won’t ow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable rmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
FCC Statement
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable
television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A
security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming.
Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use
of a set-top box. For more information, call your local cable operator.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5
Connections & Setup
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
For Factory
use only
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
Get the Picture
The rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back
panel of your TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local
off-air digital and analog channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable by using
the CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT). See below for these locations.
CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT
Note: This back panel graphic is for
representation only. Your back panel
might be different.
Getting Cable Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to
receive cable channels.
Coaxial cable
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
What You Need
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the
ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Cable Input. Look for Cable Input to appear on the channel
banner. Go to page 15 for more information.
Getting Digital Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive free local off-air
digital and analog channels.
What You Need
Indoor or outdoor antenna
What you Need to Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local
digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what
local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what
type of antenna you need, go to rca.com.
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press
the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Antenna Input. Look for Antenna Input to appear on the
channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information.
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Using the CableCARD Slot
Digital Cable
Card
Connections & Setup
The CableCARD slot
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 card. Depending on your cable
company, an installer might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you, or they’ll
simply send you the digital cable card.
Important Note:
determined by your cable company.
When you receive the digital cable card, make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE
INPUT jack. Then, turn on your TV. Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the
TV labeled CableCARD. Push 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.
(with CABLE INPUT)
CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing are
allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital
What You Need
• Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
• Digital cable service subscription
• Digital cable card
What You Need to Know
• The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the
digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information.
• Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can’t be used with any other
TV, unless it is re-authorized to it.
• You won’t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT. Make
sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT.
• Once inserted, it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card. In the case it needs to
be removed, grasp rmly, and pull the card straight out.
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service
Once you have completed the directions for using the CableCARD slot (explained above), you
are ready to receive digital cable channels. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to
appear. Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them with the
information on-screen.
If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digital cable card is set up, try resetting
your card. Go to page 46 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 46 for more information on the CableCARD Tools
menu.
You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card.
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Connections & Setup
HDMI 1 INPUT
HDMI 2 INPUT
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the
signal you want to achieve. The HDMI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks
are good, while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair.
Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect
your TV.
Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...
Y Pb Pr
Audio R and L
Component video
Audio
page 9
HDMI™
Video
Audio R and L
Connecting an optional audio receiver:
Audio/Video
S-Video
HDMI
OR
HDMI
HDMI/DVI™
adapter
Audio
page 10
pages 11-12
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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After you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 12 for general information
about connecting an audio/video receiver.
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
For Factory
use only
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
INPUT 2
VIDEO
L
R
Y/VIDEO
PB
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
INPUT
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
Connections & Setup
Note: This back panel graphic is
for representation only. Your back
panel might be different.
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 13
to complete the Assisted
Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next
page.
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD
player. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend
you use the component video input for better quality.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
Connect three video cables or component video cables to the INPUT 1 Y/VIDEO PB PR jacks
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 1 R and L Audio jacks on the back
on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR outputs on the DVD player.
of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
Green
Blue
Red
Red
White
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
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The device in this connection is connected to the TV’s INPUT 1 jacks. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels
until you see Input 1 (Component) displayed in the channel banner.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to
view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.
Connections & Setup
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
Pb
Pr
VIDEO
INPUT
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
For Factory
use only
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
COMPO
SIT
E
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
Audio/Video Connection
Note: This back panel
graphic is for representation
only. Your back panel might
be different.
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 13
to complete the Assisted
Setup.
Red
Yellow
Composite cables are color codedYellow= video; Red= right audio; white=
left audio
White
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next
page.
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/video
outputs.
Using the example of a VCR:
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.
2. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s INPUT 2 jacks (R and L-
Audio, and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video outputs..
Notes: To view the picture from the connected device, refer to Chapter 2,
Using the Remote Control. The section is called, Using the INPUT Button.
You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want
to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on
Auto Tuning.
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HDMI Connection
OR
Device with DVI
L
R
Device with HDMI
Audio Out
DVI Out
Pb
Y
Video Out
Pr
HDMI Out
L
R
Audio Out
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
For Factory
use only
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
C
C
B
A
C
Connections & Setup
Note: This back panel graphic is
for representation only. Your back
panel might be different.
Connecting the Device
HDMI cable
High-Denition 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 devices that have a DVI jack.
Using the example of a set-top box:
• If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI
adapter.
HDMI/DVI adapter
Red
White
A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of the TV.
B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the
adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device.
C. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and
right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R and L Audio
jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
After you’ve completed the on-screen Assisted Setup (page 13), go to the DVI Audio
Input option in the Advanced Audio menu to select which Audio Input jack you’re
using. In the example on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 4.
Note: If the device you’re connecting has a digital audio output jack, connect a
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digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for digital audio.
Connections & Setup
SVGA INPUT
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
S
VGA INPUT
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
For Factory
use only
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
DIGITA
L
AUDI
O
O
UTPU
T
AUDIO OUTPU
T
HD
• If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 INPUT (or HDMI 2 INPUT if your TV has
HDMI cable
this jack and it’s more convenient) jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out
jack on the back of the device.
OR
• If you are done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 13 to complete the
Assisted Setup.
• To find out more about
connecting audio/video
receivers, go to the next
page.
Notes: To view the picture from the connected device, refer to Chapter 2, Using
the Remote Control. The section is called, Using the INPUT Button.
You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to
view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto
Tuning.
Advanced Audio Connection Information
With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options
depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. From good to best sound,
choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each device that you are
connecting to get the best results.
• Use your TV’s internal speakers (good sound).
• Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).
• Connect an audio receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV using the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack (best sound)
Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver
For better sound quality than the TV’s internal speakers, connect to an audio receiver using audio
cables to the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.
Red
• Use the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT for a more advanced connection. Connect the
White
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right
audio; white= left
audio
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Advanced Audio menu and select whether
you want the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send xed or variable volume audio.
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the
TV’s volume.
• Fixed Output provides 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.
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MENU
CLEAR
TV
Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby® Digital
If you own a receiver with Dolby® digital decoding or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an
Digital Optical
cable
optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality.
• Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your
TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on your receiver/amplier receiver.
• If your receiver can decode Dolby digital and PCM, go to the Audio menu, select Advanced
Audio menu, then Digital Audio Output. Select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM.
• If your receiver can decode only PCM, select PCM.
Setting Up Your TV
• Plug in the TV.
Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panel will
light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization of the TV.
This happens only when the TV is unplugged and plugged back in. The TV can only be turned
on after the Power indicator goes off.
• Put batteries in the remote.
• Turn on the TV.
Use these buttons during the Assisted Setup
Tip
To access the initial setup menus at a later time, press
MENU, choose Setup Options, then Assisted Setup.
Remote Control Buttons Used for the
Assisted Setup
To use the TV’s menus, rst press the TV button on the remote control to put
the remote in TV mode. When the Assisted Setup screen appears, use the arrow
buttons to highlight one of the items listed in the menu. Use the up or down
arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move
right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other
menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Complete the Assisted Setup
Your TV’s menu system allows you to customize your TV’s features. On-screen
information helps you choose settings to match your setup. The rst time you
turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup screen appears automatically. Press OK to
begin the setup.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Cancel Setup
Continue Setup
Go Back
2
1
0
Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain the
feature and instruct the user on how to use it.
Check fewer boxes to make the search faster (but less
complete) and vice versa. A complete search takes about
50 minutes.
To add a channel that Channel Search didn't find, clear all
menus and tune to the channel with the number keys.
Start Search
Cable Input
Antenna Input
Detect antenna or cable signal
Search channels already in my channel list(s)
Remove scrambled digital cable channels
Select other search options:
Digital channels
Analog channels
Select input to search:
Select channels to search:
Main Menu4 Channel Setup
Cancel Setup
Continue Setup
Go Back
2
1
0
Press 5or 6to point to an option, then press OK to
select it. Press 4 to return to the menu.
Mise en surbrillance avec 5 et 6. Séle ction avec OK.
Resalte con las flechas 5 y 6. Selecci one con el botón OK.
Español
Highlight with the 5and 6 arrows. Sele ct with the OK button.
English
Main Menu4Setup Options4Assisted Setup 4Menu Language
Français
Set the Menu Language
Press the right arrow button, then press OK to select English and continue to
the next step. Press the down arrow button to choose another language, then
press OK to continue.
Complete the Channel Search
Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, you must
complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming
information. Make sure you’ve connected your TV to cable and/or off-air
signals before you begin the channel search.
All the options are selected for you to ensure a full channel search is
completed. Press the right arrow button. An alert screen appears to allow you
to start a channel search or customize the options.
Tip
The first Channel Search can take up to 20 minutes if
the TV is searching for analog and digital channels,
and cable and antenna inputs are being searched.
You may want to leave and come back later.
Press OK to start a channel search or if you want to change some of the
options, use the arrow buttons to highlight those options. Press OK to check
or uncheck an option. Then highlight Start Search and press OK to start the
channel search.
When the channel search is complete a message screen appears. Press OK to
continue.
Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later
through the Channel Setup menu. For more detailed instructions, refer
to Chapter 4 of the User’s Guide.
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or the
CableCARD slot is in use, don’t check the Cable Input box.
Choose Setup Options
Quick Startup is a power saving feature. Select to enable or disable Quick Startup. Decide
which option is best for you. Enabling Quick Startup allows you to turn on the TV faster than
if disabled. If a CableCARD is in use, Quick Startup is always enabled and cannot be changed.
Press OK to continue.
Several more screens appear that give you basic tips about using your TV. Read through the
information and continue to press OK until the screens disappear.
Note: When you disable Quick Startup it adds approximately 30 seconds to the TV’s turn
on time.
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16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Listening to English in SRS
MPAA - Not Rated
12:39 PM
12:30 AM
00:30Program Title/Acquiring Channel
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What To Expect
Watching TV
If you have both analog and digital cable channels these will be put into the same channel list. To
tell the difference between these channels, press the INFO button and look in the channel banner
for these things: a subchannel, the format, an A or D (analog or digital) icon and resolution the
TV is receiving.
• Analog channels only display one channel number. Digital channels received through the
digital cable card also have one channel number. Digital channels received through cable or
an off-air antenna might have a primary channel and a subchannel. In the example below, 6 is
the primary channel; 1 is the subchannel.
• Analog channels are sent in a 4 x 3 format. Digital channels can be sent in a format of 4 x 3,
but usually 16 x 9.
• Analog channels are sent in a resolution up to 480i. Digital channels are sent in a resolution
of 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
Channel number
Channel format and resolution
Changing Channels
Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that
the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels
sometimes take longer to tune.
Some channels might be found during the channel search that aren’t available. Some channels are
enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as video-on-demand. When
channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays Weak or No Signal. You probably want to
remove these so they no longer appear in your channel list. Remove these in the Channel Setup
menu. Go to page 45 for more information.
Next Steps
Now that you’ve nished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good time
to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed
to operate other devices. Go to the next chapter to nd out how to program your remote.
Continue to the next few pages to learn more about the back panel and front of your TV.
• Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
• Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
• Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
• Chapter 5: Other Information
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INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
For Factory
use only
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
S-VIDEO
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
CABLE
INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
(OPTICAL)
R
CableCARD™
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
Explanation of Jacks
The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be
sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video output, right audio
input into right audio output, etc.).
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 7 for information on using the CableCARD slot.
INPUT 1 and 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS Provides connection to an
(analog) video device with either composite or component outputs such as a VCR
or DVD player.
Tip
Inputs 1 and 3 can be used as either component
video (Y PB PR ) inputs or composite video
(Y/Video) inputs.
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• R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
• L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
• Y/Video PB PR Unlike a single video input, component (Y PB PR) video
maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks. To
ensure maximum picture quality, use three video cables or component video
cables for the Y PB PR connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals.
If you’re connecting to a device with a Video jack instead, you can still use
the Y/Video jack.
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y,
Pb, Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
INPUT 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to an
additional optional video device, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The
jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 1.
INPUT 2 and 4 COMPOSITE INPUTS Connect an NTSC (analog) device. These
jacks are used for most audio/video connections between devices. 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.
• 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
device with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. The S-Video
jack provides better picture quality than the composite video jacks because
the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the
picture.
When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the
S-Video connector.
Connections & Setup
HDMI 1 INPUT
HDMI 2 INPUT
SVGA INPUT
AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA
L
R
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
(OPTICAL)
WIRED
REMOTE
CONTROL
(IR)
CABLE INPUT
ANTENNA INPUT
CABLE INPUT
INPUT 4 COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to an additional optional
video device, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. The jacks are the same as
described above for INPUT 2.
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS
• L and R Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input,
and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input.
SVGA INPUT (might not be available on your TV)
• VGA/SVGA/XGA Connect your device with a VGA, SVGA, or XGA output, to
this jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable.
• AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Obtains sound when a device is connected to
the SVGA jack. Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as
1/8” stereo mini pin) to connect a device to your TV.
HDMI 1 and 2 INPUTS (some TV models only have one HDMI Input) HighDenition 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 devices.
Note: If you connect a device with a DVI jack to one of the HDMI inputs,
you’ll need an HDMI to DVI adapter. Also, connect audio cables to an
input that is not in use. An example is shown on page 11. Then go to the
Advanced Audio menu and select DVI Audio Input to choose the input
you’re using to receive audio.
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) (available on some models) This jack is
for connecting a wired remote control system, which is primarily for professional
installers. If you’re using the remote that was included with your TV, don’t plug
anything into this jack or the TV won’t respond to the remote.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF
cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or
decoder. Dolby Digital Technology 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.
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ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an
off-air antenna.
CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from cable
or a cable box.
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The Front of Your TV
Front/Side Input Jacks
The TV has front/side 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. Some models have
touch sensor buttons. 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 device 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
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 may be open. Face the back of the TV.
Power button
and indicator
Locate the door at the bottom of the TV and close it.
Turn off the TV and turn back on. The lamp should
turn on.
Lamp may be dead. You can replace the lamp
yourself. Go to page 55 for lamp replacement
information.
Notes: The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. The
exact look may be different from 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.
CH6 Scans down through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls.
CH5 Scans up through the 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.
(Available on some models) Press this icon (or the power button) to illuminate the buttons on the front panel. The
channel banner will appear on screen. The illuminated buttons are touch sensors, press them to control your TV.
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