RCA MM52110 User Manual
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.
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.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they
may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include
network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these
images should be avoided.
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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Table of Contents
Making Connections ....................................... 3
Connecting Components to your Monitor ..................................... 4
Antenna/Cable In ....................................................................... 4
Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) .............. 5
Selected Audio/Video Outputs.................................................. 6
Audio/Component Video Inputs ............................................... 6
Audio Output ............................................................................. 7
Optional Component Connection Examples ............................ 8
Monitor and a VCR .............................................................. 8
Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver .............................. 9
Monitor, VCR Satellite Receiver and a DVD Player .......... 10
A/V Receiver and Speakers................................................ 11
(S)VGA Video Inputs –(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2 ................................ 12
USB Inputs/Output ...................................................................15
Connecting the G-LINK Cable ........................................................ 15
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor ............................... 15
Placing the Wands Under the VCR
and/or Cable Box .................................................................. 16
Front Inputs .............................................................................. 16
Setting Up............................................................. 17
Step 1: Plug In The Monitor ........................................................... 18
Step 2: Place batteries in remote .................................................. 18
Step 3: Turn on the Monitor .......................................................... 18
The Point and Select Navigation Method ..................................... 18
Step 4: Set Up the GUIDE PIus+ Gold System................................ 18
Step 5: Run Auto Channel Search ................................................. 20
Using the Remote ............................................. 21
Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 22
Using the WHO•INPUT button................................................ 23
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 23
Testing the Remote .................................................................. 24
Programming the Remote....................................................... 24
Using the remote to control a device ..................................... 25
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 25
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25
Codes ............................................................................................... 26
Menus and features....................................... 27
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 28
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 29
1
Table of Contents
Screen Menu ................................................................................... 30
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 31
Set Time Menu................................................................................ 32
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 33
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 34
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 38
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 39
Channel Block .......................................................................... 39
Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 39
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 39
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 40
PIP Buttons ............................................................................... 40
Using the PIP feature ..................................................................... 40
Using The Autotuning Feature ...................................................... 41
Set the VCR1 Channel .............................................................. 41
Set the VCR2 Channel .............................................................. 41
Set the DVD Channel ............................................................... 42
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel ..................................................... 42
Channel Banner .............................................................................. 43
GUIDE PLus+ Gold Menu................................................................ 44
About the GUIDE PLus+ Gold System............................................ 44
Downloading Data .................................................................. 45
Grid Guide ................................................................................ 46
Sort ........................................................................................... 47
News ......................................................................................... 48
Schedule ................................................................................... 48
Messages .................................................................................. 49
Editor ........................................................................................ 49
Setup ......................................................................................... 50
Expanded Information ............................................................ 50
Reference.............................................................. 51
MultiMedia Monitor Specifications* ............................................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 53
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 55
Radio Interference ......................................................................... 56
Accessory Information ................................................................... 57
RCA Projection MultiMedia Monitor Limited Warranty ..............59
Index ............................................................................................... 60
2
Making Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The
first three sections of the manual show you how to:
• Connect your monitor to other devices
• Set up your monitor
• Program the remote
The remaining sections discuss the menus and features,
and include a Reference section which contains
troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions,
accessory ordering information and your warranty.
Making Connections
1
➣
Setting up
2
➣
Using the Remote
3
➣
Menus and Features
4
➣
Reference
5
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these tip boxes.
There are some important tips that will
help you get the most from your monitor.
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3
Making Connections
Connecting Components to your Monitor
Your monitor has several input and output jacks that you can use with
many different types of components. This creates a great number of
connection variations. Therefore, the following section shows the different
types of jacks and examples of the types of components that can be
connected to those jacks. Before you begin, it’s a good idea to read any
connection information in other components’ user manuals as well.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.
• Turn off the monitor and/or component before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to
the “Important Safeguards” sheet packed with your monitor.
Antenna/Cable In
The ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack lets you connect a screw-on or push-on
antenna or cable lead. Use this if you want the monitor to receive signals
through a coaxial cable from an antenna or other source, such as a VCR.
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
L
R
Screw-on
coaxial cable
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED
LR L
EXT SPEAKERS
G-LINK
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
Push-on coaxial
cable
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
BPR
AUDIO
L
(S)VGA 1
R
AUDIO INPUTS
STEREO INPUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
You can use coaxial cables to connect devices such as:
• Antenna or cable leads
• Cable boxes
• VCRs
• Satellite receivers
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Making Connections
Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs
(Input1, Input2, Input3)
The audio jacks provide stereo sound. If your device has only one audio
output, you need to connect a “Y” adapter to your component and to both
the left and right inputs on the monitor.
The video jack provides better picture quality than coaxial cable, because it
carries only video signals.
If your device has S-Video output, use an S-Video cable to connect the video
jacks. This method separates the video signals into two separate signals: one
for color, the other for brightness. This helps prevent the signal from
degrading and results in a sharper image.
POWER
AUDIO
L
S-VIDEO
R
RCA
cable
S-Video
(S)VGA 1
cable
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
R
EXT
INT
++
(ENLARGED VIEW)
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
S-VIDEO
R
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
BPR
AUDIO
L
R
STEREO INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT 3
You can use audio/video and S-Video jacks to connect devices such as:
• VCRs
• Satellite receivers
• DVD players
• Laserdisc players
• Camcorders
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
If you are using an S-Video cable, you
must also use an RCA audio cable.
• Internet devices
To View the Video Inputs...
First, press the TV button on the remote
to make sure that the remote is in TV
mode; then press the WHO•INPUT button
each time you want to move to the next
video input channel.
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Making Connections
Selected Audio/Video Outputs
Provides audio and video output from the last selected source (except
SVGA jacks).
VIDEO provides video output. It gives better picture quality than just a
coaxial cable because it carries only video signals.
AUDIO L and R provide stereo sound. They give better audio quality than
just an RF coaxial cable because they carry only audio signals.
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
AUDIO
R
L
You can use audio/video jacks to connect devices such as:
• compatible A/V receivers
L
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
BPR
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
R
(ENLARGED VIEW)
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
Audio/Video cable
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED
LR L
EXT SPEAKERS
G-LINK
R
R
L
VARIABLE
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
Selected Video Output
When viewing a component connected
to the SELECTED VIDEO OUTPUT, you
get the following results based on the
displayed input:
• Viewing VGA Inputs (in PC mode), no
video is displayed
• Viewing component video or S-Video
input, video is displayed in black and
white
• Viewing composite video INPUT 1, 2,
3, or FRONT, video is displayed in
color.
• compatible recording equipment
• PCs with a compatible graphics card
Audio/Component Video Inputs
These jacks let you connect a compatible component video source, such
as a DVD player or digital TV converter box. Unlike a single video input,
component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals.
The component video connection provides optimum quality. The audio
jacks provide stereo sound. It is essential to match the color coded
connectors between a compatible device and the monitor.
Blue
Red
White
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
Green
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
YP
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
B PR
AUDIO
L
BPR
R
Red
(ENLARGED VIEW)
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
RCA cable
VARIABLE
R
EXT
INT
++
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
Component Video Tip
To ensure maximum picture quality, use
three video-grade cables for the Y, P
PR connections.
B, and
To View the Component Video
Input...
First, press the TV button on the remote
to make sure that the remote is in TV
mode; then press the WHO•INPUT button
to scroll through the video input channels
until you get to the COMP input channel.
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Making Connections
Audio Output
FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio
output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to
control the volume through the A/V receiver.
VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are
controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and monitor remote
control.
EXT SPEAKERS lets you connect external left and right speakers to the
monitor. The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the monitor’s
internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external speakers. INT
sends audio only to the monitor’s internal speakers.
RCA cable
Speaker wire
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED
LR L
EXT SPEAKERS
VARIABLE
++
R
L
(ENLARGED VIEW)
Audio Output Tips
• You may want to adjust the monitor’s
tone control and audio processor
settings to enhance the audio output
when connecting an A/V receiver to the
Variable output jacks.
• You can turn off the monitor’s internal
speakers by using the “Speakers”
control in the Audio menu. (See the
“Audio Menu” section for more
information.)
R
EXT
INT
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
S-VIDEO
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT 1
R
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
POWER
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
BPR
AUDIO
L
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 1
R
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
LR L
G-LINK
You can use audio output jacks to connect devices such an:
• Audio/video receiver
• Audio amplifier
• Optional external speakers
FIXED
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
External Speaker Rating
The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with
10 watts power handling capabilities.
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Making Connections
Optional Component Connection
Examples
The following examples feature some of the optional components you
can connect to your monitor. Refer to the preceding pages for the types
of cables used for each connection.
Monitor and a VCR
1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or
cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor.
3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR’s audio/video output to INPUT1
on the monitor.
VCR
CABLE
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
IN
OUT
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
1
2
CABLE INPUT
3
Viewing the VCR Input Channel
1. Turn on the monitor and the VCR.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
ANTENNA/
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
YP
BPR
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
L
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 1
R
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
R
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
3. Press WHO•INPUT on the remote to scroll through the video inputs.
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Direct Channel Tuning
You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the VCR input. This
is called Autotuning. (See “Menus and
Features” for more information.)
Making Connections
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
POWER
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
S-VIDEO
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED
VARIABLE
LR L
R
EXT SPEAKERS
EXT
INT
L
R
++
USB
PC/
HUB
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
DEVICE/
HUB
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
SELECTED OUTPUTS
L
AUDIO
R
L
YP
BPR
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ANTENNA IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
ANTENNA OUT
IN
OUT
VCR
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
OUT
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
CABLE
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
G-LINK
Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver
1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or
cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor.
3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR’s audio/video output INPUT1 on
the monitor.
4. Use RCA cables to connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output
to INPUT2 on the monitor. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video
output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video
jacks instead.
1
2
3
4
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the monitor and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control to scroll
through the video inputs.
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.
• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel.
Direct Channel Tuning
You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the correct input
channel. This is called Autotuning. (See
“Menus and Features” for more
information.)
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Making Connections
Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player
1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor.
3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR’s audio/video output to INPUT1 on the monitor.
4. Use RCA cables to connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output to INPUT2 on the monitor. If your satellite receiver
has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks instead.
5. Use RCA cables to connect the DVD player’s audio/video output to INPUT3 on the monitor. If your DVD player has an SVideo output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks instead.
VCR
SATELLITE
RECEIVER
DVD PLAYER
CABLE
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
Component Video
If your DVD player has a component
1
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
IN
OUT
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT
video output, we recommend you use the
component video input on the monitor
instead of the standard video or S-Video
connection.
2
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
3
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
OUT
R
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
4
AUDIO
YP
B PR
R
L
SELECTED OUTPUTS
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 1
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
5
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the monitor and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control to scroll
through the video inputs.
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.
• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel.
• The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.
10
Direct Channel Tuning
You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the correct input
channel. This is called Autotuning. (See
“Menus and Features” for more
information.)
Making Connections
A/V Receiver & Speakers
1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver.
• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This
audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has
its own volume control.
• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels
are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and
monitor remote control.
2. Use speaker wire to connect the monitor to external speakers.
• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the monitor’s
internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external and
internal speakers. INT sends audio only to the monitor’s
internal speakers.
A/V RECEIVER
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
POWER
TAPE
CD
IN
L
R
TV
IN OUT IN
IN
VCR
OUT
1
Connect to either FIXED
or VARIABLE Output
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
S-VIDEO
R
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
BPR
AUDIO
L
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 1
R
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
2
2
Right Speaker
Left Speaker
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Making Connections
(S)VGA Video Inputs –(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2
The (S)VGA (Super Video Graphics Adapter) inputs let you connect your
monitor to a personal computer and internet devices. These inputs can
provide up to 800 pixel x 600 pixel resolution. How images are displayed,
however, depends on other factors such as the type of device connected
to the monitor, the media being transmitted, graphics cards and
memory allotments.
DIGITAL TV
(S)VGA 1
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
R
(ENLARGED VIEW)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED
LR L
EXT SPEAKERS
G-LINK
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
++
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
STEREO INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
YP
BPR
R
L
SELECTED OUTPUTS
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
(S)VGA 1
R
STEREO INPUT
Scan Rates
The computer scan rates supported are:
• VGA 640x480, 60Hz progressive
• (S)VGA 800x600, 60Hz progressive
Make sure that you appropriately adjust the display properties for your
computer.
You can change the picture mode settings for the (S)VGA inputs by using
the Picture Mode menu. To access the Picture Mode menu, press TV and
then MENU on the remote. Select Picture Quality, then Picture Mode.
(S)VGA
cable
Stereo mini-jack
cable
RCA cable
12
Computer/Text is the recommended input and setting for most PC
connections when viewing text and graphics. Text may appear
crisper in Text mode.
Video is the default setting for the (S)VGA2 input. This input and
setting is recommended for high definition television (HDTV)
converter connections. Also, computer games may appear better in
Video mode. The appearance of text in Video mode may be
improved by decreasing the picture’s sharpness and contrast (see the
section “Menus and Features” for details).
Picture
Mode
menu
PICTURE MODE
1 Computer/Text
2 Video
Making Connections
(S)VGA1 Input Connection Examples
1. Connect the supplied (S)VGA cable to your computer and to the
monitor.
2. Connect the audio:
• Connect the stereo mini-jack cable to the computer and to the
STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor.
OR
• Connect the RCA-type connectors of a “Y” adapter to the audio
outputs on the computer, and connect the stereo mini-jack
connector to the STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor.
BACK OF COMPUTER
Stereo mini-jack
cable
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
AUDIO
YP
BPR
R
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
L
R
L
VIDEO
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
VARIABLE
L
R
EXT
INT
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The (S)VGA1 input supports DDC2B and
VESA DPMS when using an appropriate
cable. We recommend using the VGA
cable supplied with this monitor.
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
BACK OF COMPUTER
“Y”
Adapter
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
AUDIO
YP
B PR
R
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
L
R
L
VIDEO
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
Viewing the (S)VGA1 Input
1. Turn on the monitor and the computer.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs
until you get to the VGA1 input.
(If you have difficulty getting your screen to appear on the monitor, see the Troubleshooting
section of this manual for possible solutions.)
L
VARIABLE
++
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
R
EXT
INT
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Making Connections
(S)VGA2 Input
The (S)VGA2 input can be used to connect an HD receiver so you can receive high
definition signals.
1. Connect the supplied (S)VGA cable to your HD receiver and to the monitor. Due to copyright
restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition
format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you must connect
the Audio/Video jacks to the monitor.
2. Connect an RCA-type cable from the HD receiver’s audio Right, Left, and video jacks to the
audio in’s Right, Left, and video jacks on the monitor.
3. Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver’s audio right and left jacks to the monitor’s
VGA left and right audio inputs.
4. Connect an optional S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-Video jack to the monitor’s
S-Video jack.
HD RECEIVER
RRL
AUDIO
L
-OR-
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
POWER
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
YP
SELECTED OUTPUTS
VIDEO
BPR
AUDIO
L
R
Viewing the (S)VGA2 Input
1. Turn on the monitor and the HD receiver.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
VIDEO
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
VARIABLE
L
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
R
++
HUB
EXT
INT
3. Press the WHO•INPUT button on the remote control to scroll
through the video inputs until you get to the VGA2 input.
If your RCA or PROSCAN HD receiver switches from a high definition
output to a standard definition output, you must press the WHO•INPUT
button to switch to the INPUT1 (VID1) channel in order to view the
signal. There are two situations in which this would occur:
• When recording from the HD receiver.
• When a high definition output signal is not allowed by the program
provider and/or movie studio for that particular program.
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Direct Channel Tuning
You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the (S)VGA2 input
when you press the SAT•CABLE button on
the remote. This is called Autotuning. (See
“Menus and Features” for more
information.)
Making Connections
USB Inputs/Output
USB (Universal Serial Bus) inputs let you connect PC-type peripheral
devices to the monitor. This includes devices such as joysticks, keyboards,
and pointing devices (mouse, trackball). There are three USB inputs and
one USB output that connects to a PC. The monitor acts as a hub to
the PC.
USB cable
(type A)
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
POWER
VIDEO
USB cable
(type B)
AUDIO
L
S-VIDEO
R
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO
R
L
YP
BPR
SELECTED OUTPUTS
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
DIGITAL TV
(S)VGA 1
R
STEREO INPUT
INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
FIXED
LR L
G-LINK
(ENLARGED VIEW)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
EXT SPEAKERS
R
NOTE
The USB port will function even when the
monitor is in standby (off, but plugged
in) mode.
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
HUB
USB
PC/
HUB
DEVICE/
VARIABLE
L
R
++
HUB
EXT
INT
Connecting the G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen
guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or
cable box. If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack, you must remove it
before you connect the G-LINK cable. If there is no demo pin, just insert
the G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack.
Cable Box – If your monitor is connected to a cable box and you don’t
connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen
program guide.
VCR – If your monitor is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the
G-LINK cable, one-touch recording won’t work. The other features of the
guide will work properly.
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor
You have to place the wands on the G-LINK cable in front of the remote
control sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs
have the remote control sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor
isn’t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote
control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but
the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR) so it is touching
the front of the component.
The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to
your VCR and/or cable box.
If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack, you
must remove it before you connect the G-LINK
cable. If there is no demo pin, just insert the
G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack.
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Making Connections
Cable Box
CHANNEL
03
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component
(VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off.
You must press and release the power button each time you move
the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the sensor.
5. Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or
cable box (see instructions below).
Placing the Wands Under the VCR
and/or Cable Box
Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or cable
box. Place them about one inch away from the remote control sensor.
VCR
SENSOR
SENSOR
VCR
CHANNEL
03
If you don’t have a VCR, just
coil the cable of the extra
G-LINK wand with a twist tie
and leave it behind the TV.
If you don’t have a cable box, just coil the
cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist
tie and leave it behind the TV.
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV.
Front Inputs
The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video
(A/V) inputs, a headphone jack and two client USB ports. Look for a
hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please note that the
illustration below shows a typical front input layout. The exact look of
the jacks or monitor pictured here may be different than yours.
A/V jacks
Headphone jack
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USB ports
NOTE
When you plug in headphones, the
monitor’s internal and external speakers
are automatically turned off.
When connecting a device that uses a
monaural cable, such as some camcorders,
use the left input jack to get sound from
both speakers.
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Setting Up
Set up the Monitor
This section guides you through the first time you use
your monitor and show you how to:
• Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System\
• Conduct an Auto Channel Search
Making Connections
1
➣
Setting up
2
➣
Using the Remote
3
➣
Menus and Features
4
➣
Reference
5
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these tip boxes.
There are some important tips that will
help you get the most from your monitor.
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Setting up
Step 1: Plug In The Monitor
Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure
to insert the plug completely.
Step 2: Place batteries in remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
• Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
Step 3: Turn on the Monitor
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the monitor’s front panel.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the monitor, but puts the
remote into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control
monitor functions.
The Point and Select Navigation Method
You can “get around” in the menu system by using just a few buttons
on the remote control. We call this the “Point and Select” method of
navigation, and it has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the monitor’s menu system to go ahead and
make the change or go to a place you have indicated.
Step 4: Set Up the GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System
The first time you turn on the monitor, you will see the GUIDE Plus+
Gold screen. You need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system so it can
display your local program listing and control your cable box and VCR.
VCR1
DVD
L
O
V
SOUND
GUIDE
MENU
VCR2
ON OFF
C
C
OK
TV
TV
AUX
SAT•CABLE
SKIPMUTE
+
H
V
O
L
H
-
GO BACK
INFO
CLEAR
button
To complete the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold G-LINK
cable wand must be properly aligned with the remote sensor on your
cable box and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Making Connections
section for additional information.
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