RCA R52WH79 User Manual
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Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
• Introduction ...........page 2
• Connections ...........page 7
• Remote ....................page 21
• Features ..................page 31
HDTV User’s Guide
• Menu ........................page 41
• FAQs .........................page 54
• Troubleshooting ...page 55
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 that no
objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous 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.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for
extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos,
phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. might cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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.
Warning: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can
cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such damage is
not covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that 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 on page 1.
This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers:
Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this
product 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:_______________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
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Example of Antenna Grounding as per
(NEC) National Electrical Code
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Even if the power indicator is off,
the apparatus is still not fully disconnected from the power source. To disconnect the apparatus completely from the power source,
take its power plug out of the wall outlet or power strip. The power plug must be easily accessible.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If an outside antenna is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National
Electrical Code and in Canada, Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the antenna
system. See the gure on the right for details.
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.
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Introduction
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DIGITAL
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Thank you for choosing RCA
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Denition Television (HDTV).
Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of
technology—HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it
is the most user-friendly of its kind—with on-screen instructions that guide you
through all of the TV’s features.
Connect the off-air antenna for
digital television to this input jack.
Connect cable TV or your off-air
antenna for regular, analog TV to
this input jack.
The best of both worlds
Your HDTV has two tuners: one for regular, analog television and one for off-air
digital television (ATSC). On your HDTV's back panel you'll see two inputs—one
for cable TV or regular, off-air programming and one for off-air digital television.
While you're watching TV, you can switch from one tuner to the other with the
ANT•CABLE button on your remote.
There are many off-air antennas you can use to receive off-air digital television.
Find out which antenna will work best in your environment and where you
should put your antenna for the best reception. For more information on
antenna reception in different parts of the U.S., go to www.antennaweb.org.
What makes HDTV better
With your new High-Denition Television, you can 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.
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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
Introduction
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 lm industry was using at that time.
16:9 Aspect Ratio
4:3 Aspect Ratio
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie industry
had to 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 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.
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 with amazing picture clarity and outstanding sound quality.
Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV
There are other HDTVs on the market. But your 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.
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Introduction
TruScan Digital Reality™ Feature
With the Film Mode option turned on, the intelligent signal processing of the TruScan Digital Reality feature recognizes
incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It also recognizes
when original lm sources have been modied 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.
DVI-HDTV Input
Lets you connect a device with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) output. DVI provides an uncompressed, digital video
interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics needed by
some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services. DVI, when combined with HDCP (High bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) technology, creates a protected digital connection. The DVI-HDTV connection is designed to
display either progressive scan (480p or 720p) or HDTV (1080i) signals at a bandwidth of up to 1.78 Gigabits per second.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2
The best of both worlds ............................................................................................. 2
What makes HDTV better .......................................................................................... 2
Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV ...........................................................3
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup .............................................................. 7
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 8
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................9
TV + DVD + VCR ..............................................................................................................10
TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ......................................................................................... 12
TV + DVI Device ............................................................................................................... 14
TV+ A/V Receiver ............................................................................................................14
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 15
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 15
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ...............................................15
Turn on the TV .................................................................................................................15
Complete the Initial Setup .............................................................................................16
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 16
Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation ..................................................... 16
Complete the Auto Channel Search ........................................................................ 16
Changing Lists and Labels ........................................................................................ 17
Automatic Convergence ...........................................................................................17
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 18
The Front of Your TV .......................................................................................................20
Front Input Jacks .......................................................................................................20
Front Panel Buttons .................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control ................................................... 21
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................. 22
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices ..................................................23
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................24
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................24
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ................................................. 25
Modes of Operation ................................................................................................. 25
Volume Punchthrough Feature ...................................................................................... 26
Deleting All Volume Punchthrough Commands ..................................................... 26
Using the INPUT Button .................................................................................................. 27
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................ 27
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Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features ........................................................ 31
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................... 32
Digital and Analog Channels .........................................................................................33
Digital Channels ........................................................................................................33
Direct Tuning to a Digital Channel ......................................................................... 33
Autotuning ...................................................................................................................... 33
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ....................................................... 33
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ..................................................................34
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................35
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ................................................................. 35
US V-Chip TV Rating Limit ........................................................................................35
The V-Chip Rating Screen .................................................................................. 36
Age-Based Ratings .............................................................................................36
USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings ........................36
Blocking/Viewing Age-Based Ratings ............................................................... 37
Blocking/Viewing Specific Content Themes .....................................................37
Canada V-Chip Ratings ............................................................................................. 38
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ........................................................... 38
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ............................................................ 39
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .................................................................... 39
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 40
Blocking Movie Ratings .....................................................................................40
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs .......................................................................40
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................. 40
Front Panel Block ...................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System ............................................... 41
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................... 42
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................... 44
Channel Guide Menu ...................................................................................................... 46
Time Menu ....................................................................................................................... 47
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................... 47
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 5: Other Information ................................................................ 53
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) .............................................................................. 54
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 55
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 58
FCC Information .............................................................................................................. 58
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 59
Index ................................................................................................................................ 61
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connection Instructions
• Plug in the TV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup
• Turn on the TV
• Complete the Initial Setup
• Explanation of Jacks
• Front Panel Buttons and Jacks
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Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or device before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions on page 1.
Protect Devices from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack devices.
• If you place devices 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 devices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable rmly into the designated jack.
• If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV
instead of straight down the middle of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Devices to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. The
next two pages explain the inputs and outputs your HDTV offers for connecting devices.
Audio/Video
cables
S-Video cableCoaxial cable
Component Video
(Y•Pb•Pr) cables
DVI-HDTV Cable
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There are several ways to connect your HDTV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for
you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your HDTV.
Devices Cables Connection Go to...
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Coaxial
pages 10-11
pages 12-13
TV
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DVD
Satellite
VCR
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TV + DVD + VCR
TV + Satellite
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DVI Connection
TV
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Audio Connection
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Audio
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DIGITAL
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VCR
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TV + DVD + VCR
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L and R audio input 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 CMP1 Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr jacks on the
DVD player.
Notes:
If your DVD player does not have Y Pb Pr jacks, but does have an S-Video jack, connect the player to the VID1 S-VIDEO
jack on the TV using an S-Video cable.
If your DVD player does not have an S-Video jack, connect the player to the VID1 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV
using a video cable.
Important: If you use the VID1 S-VIDEO or V (Video) jack to connect your TV to the DVD player, you must connect the
audio cables to the VID1 L/MONO and R jacks on the TV.
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output jack and to the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R audio input jacks on the back of the TV and
to the audio output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the video output jack on the VCR.
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input jack on the VCR.
4. Connect the coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT jack.
Note: Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input.
• To review other
connections, go to the
next page.
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 16 to
complete the Initial Setup.
• If you want more details
of the jacks on your TV, go
to page 18.
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TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR
1. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output jack and to the ANTENNA/CABLE
ANALOG INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R audio jacks on the
back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the video
output jack on the VCR.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input jack on the VCR.
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.
Note: Use the best connection offered by your satellite receiver—if your satellite receiver has
component video jacks, connect those
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID1 L/MONO and R audio jacks on the
back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the satellite receiver.
B. Connect the video cable to the VID1 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the video
output jack on the satellite receiver.
C. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (instead of the
video cable in step B) to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV and to the S-VIDEO output jack on
the satellite receiver.
4. Connect the coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT jack.
Note: Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input.
• To review other
connections, go to the
next page.
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 18 to
complete the Initial Setup.
• If you want more details
of the jacks on your TV, go
to page 18.
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TV + DVI Device
To connect a DVI Device to your TV:
1. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the DVIHDTV L and R audio jacks on the back of the HDTV and
to the audio output jacks on the DVI device.
2. Connect the video cable to the DVI-HDTV jack on
the back of the HDTV and to the DVI jack on the DVI
device.
Connect to either FIXED
or VARIABLE Output
TV+ A/V Receiver
These are two different ways your TV uses a device to hear
audio.
Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE
AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the audio inputs on
the A/V receiver.
Note: If you've connected your VCR or other device
to the FIXED outputs on the HDTV, use the VARIABLE
inputs for your A/V Receiver.
• FIXED 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.
• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output.
Volume levels can be controlled by the volume
controls on the TV and TV remote control.
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 18
to complete the Initial
Setup.
• If you want more details
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of the jacks on your TV,
go to page 18.
Connections & Setup
MENU
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Plug in the TV
Plug the 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.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing the tab and lifting off the cover.
• Insert 2 fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup
TV button
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus.
The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one
of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or
OK
button
down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Arrows
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu
items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
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.
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Sit back, relax and enjoy the vivid
colors, realistic pictures, and
surround sound of your new RCA TV.
Press OK to continue
Channel setup
Go back
Signal Source
Analog Signal type
Auto channel search
List and labels
Both...
Cable...
Start
...
Press < / > to select where you would like to
search for channels.
Tip
To access the setup menus manually, press
MENU and choose SETUP.
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The
rst time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear.
Set the Menu Language
The rst part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the
menu system.
If English is your preferred language, press OK. If you want to choose another
language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and
press OK.
Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation
The next screen welcomes you to your new RCA TV. Press OK to continue with
the setup. After the welcome screen, the initial setup asks you to make sure
that you've connected the HDTV to your cable or antenna signal. Once you've
conrmed that the HDTV is connected, press OK. The Channel setup screen
appears.
Complete the Auto Channel Search
The Channel setup screen lets you set your signal source and search for the
available channels on that source. The Auto channel search allows the TV to
search for all the viewable channels on both of your tuners—for digital or
analog channels—or on each antenna separately. This is sometimes called auto
programming.
When you rst turn on your HDTV, it's set to search on both tuners.
To search for channels on the both tuners:
1. Make sure the Signal Source is set to Both. If it's not, use the right arrow to
change the setting to Both.
2. Press the down arrow button on your remote control to highlight Analog
Signal Type.
3. Use the right arrow button to choose the signal type you're receiving on the
analog tuner—either UHF/VHF Antenna for an off-air antenna or Cable.
4. Press the down arrow button on your remote control to highlight Auto
channel search.
5. Press OK to start the Auto channel search on both tuners.
When the channel search is complete, press OK to access the List & Labels
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Note: The Auto Channel Search looks for channels for the Signal Source
you choose—analog, digital, or both. To perform the Auto Channel
Search for just one tuner, choose that tuner in step 1 above. Then follow
the rest of the steps.
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Channel number
In channel list
Channel label
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Enter the channel number or use </ > keys.
Go back
Automatic convergence ...
Press < or > key to launch the automatic
convergence. The process takes about 1 min.
Pressing OK before the end will stop the
process and keep old settings.
Changing Lists and Labels
The List & Labels part of the setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or
create a personal six-character label for each channel.
Note: Changing List and Labels can be time consuming. You can
change these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu.
1. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll through the channels and
choose the one you want to edit.
Note: Labels for digital channels cannot be changed—they come
from the signal sent by the broadcaster. If you're on a digital channel
and you want to switch to an analog channel, press the ANT•CABLE
button on your remote.
2. Press the down arrow to highlight the In channel list option. Press the left
or right arrow button to add (the box is checked) or remove (the box is
unchecked) the channel from the list.
3. Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option. Press the left
or right arrow button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common
labels. The last option in the list allows you to create your own six-character
label for the channel (the rst letter of the label is highlighted).
4. Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the rst letter of the label.
5. Press the right arrow to highlight the second letter, then press the 1 or 2
number button to change the second letter, etc...
6. When you are nished creating your label, press OK. Select Go back to go
to the Auto Convergence menu.
Note:
If you're using an HD source (such as a separate
HDTV tuner or HDTV satellite receiver) on
the CMP or DVI inputs, you should run Auto
convergence separately for that input as well.
Tune to the input you’re using for the HD
source, then go to page 51 for information on
Auto convergence.
Automatic Convergence
Your HDTV’s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or after
you moved the HDTV, causing the color in your HDTV to be out of alignment.
The colors adjust by starting auto convergence.
IMPORTANT: Auto convergence works best once the HDTV has warmed
up for at least an hour. If you've just unpacked your HDTV, it's a good
idea to repeat the Auto convergence function when the HDTV's been
running for at least an hour. See page 51 for more information about Auto
convergence.
1. Press OK to begin auto convergence.
2. When the auto convergence is complete, the Red center convergence menu
appears. The cross in the middle of the screen should be yellow. If it is not,
use the arrow buttons to move the red cross to overlap the green cross.
Press OK when adjustments are complete.
3. The Blue center convergence menu appears with a cyan cross in the middle
of the screen. If it is not, use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross
to overlap the green cross. Press OK (the TV tunes to the last selected/
available channel in the channel list).
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to connect devices to your TV.
Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical order)
ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal
from the antenna, cable, cable box, or a VCR. This input jack is for analog signals only.
ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect the coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to
receive the off-air digital signals.
Note: Do not connect a digital cable signal to this input.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplier or audio receiver for improved
sound quality. You can also connect a VCR or external monitor to the FIXED outputs.
• V Provides a standard-denition video output from your TV. You can use this video
output along with the FIXED AUDIO L/R outputs to connect a VCR for recording
programs in standard denition from the analog antenna input. You can also connect
this output jack to an external monitor to watch standard denition programs.
Note: The V output does not carry video from the digital tuner.
• FIXED AUDIO L/R Provides xed-level audio output from the TV. You can use
these audio outputs along with the video output to connect a VCR for recording. You
can also connect this audio output to an A/V receiver when you want to control the
volume through the A/V receiver.
• VARIABLE AUDIO Provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled
by the volume controls on the TV and remote control.
• SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass audio frequencies from the TV to a subwoofer.
Note: If you’ve connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer
option in the Sound menu. Go to page 42 for instructions.
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