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HDTV User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
� The DLP Experience ... page 1
� Connections ................. page 7
� Remote .......................... page 27
� Features ........................ page 37
� Menus ............................ page 47
� FAQs ............................... page 62
� Troubleshooting ......... page 63
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Important Information WARNING Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re not remove cover (or back). With the exception of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK or electric shock, do not the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer DO NOT OPEN expose this product to rain or servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. moisture. The apparatus shall This symbol indicates This symbol indicates not be exposed to dripping or important instructions "dangerous v
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Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Defi nition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing® technology–a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology–DLP and HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind–with comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV’s features. This intro
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Introduction Part 2: Why RCA HDTV is better DLP technology is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing–HDTV. There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but there are basically three things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2) aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound. Resolution (it’s math...that works for you) The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when
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Introduction 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 recei
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Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................8 Protect Against Power Surges ....................................................................................8 Protect Components from Overheating ....................................................
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Table of Contents Direct Tuning to a Channel ......................................................................................39 Getting a Program Description ................................................................................39 Parental Controls ............................................................................................................40 Lock/Unlock TV .........................................................................................................40 H
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: � Things to Consider Before You Connect � Choose Your Signal � Get the Picture � Plug in the TV � Put Batteries in the Remote � Turn on the TV � Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup � Complete the Assisted Setup � What To Expect � Next Steps � Explanation of Jacks � The Front of Your TV Changing Entertainment. Again. rca.com/television Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from
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Connections & Setup Get the Picture The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local off-air digital and analog channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable by using the CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT). See below for these locations. CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT Note: This back panel graphic is for S SVGA VGA I INPUT NPUT WIRED W
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Connections & Setup Using the CableCARD Slot The CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT) allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company to obtain a digital cable 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: CableCAR
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Connections & Setup 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. Jac
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Connections & Setup Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection SVGA INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 WIRED COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE REMOTE AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA ANTENNA CONTROL (IR) INPUT FIXED/VARIABLE Y/VIDEO L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT P B R L L DIGITAL AUDIO CABLE OUTPUT HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT For Factory INPUT use only R R S-VIDEO (OPTICAL) Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE panel might be different. L Y/VIDEO R PB PR INPUT OUTPUT COMPONEN
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Connections & Setup Green Connecting the Device Blue 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 Red recommend you use the component video input for better quality. Using the example of a DVD player: 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. Component Video cables (Y Pb Pr) are 2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
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Connections & Setup Audio/Video Connection INPUT 2 INPUT 3 SVGA INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 4 WIRED COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE COMPOSITE REMOTE ANTENNA AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA CONTROL INPUT (IR) FIXED/VARIABLE Y/VIDEO L VIDEO Y/VIDEO L VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT L P B R L P B R L DIGITAL CABLE AUDIO INPUT OUTPUT HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT For Factory use only P R R P R R R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO (OPTICAL) Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back
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Connections & Setup Red Connecting the Device . Yellow This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/video outputs. White Using the example of a VCR: 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s INPUT 2 jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR’s audio/video outputs.. Composite cables are color coded- Yellow= video; Red=
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Connections & Setup HDMI Connection INPUT 3 SVGA INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 WIRED COMPOSITE COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPONENT/COMPOSITE REMOTE AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA ANTENNA CONTROL INPUT (IR) FIXED/VARIABLE Y/VIDEO L VIDEO Y/VIDEO L AUDIO OUTPUT L P B R L P B R DIGITAL CABLE AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT For Factory use only R P R R P R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO (OPTICAL) Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back INPUT 4 COMPOSITE panel might be different. VIDEO L R C A B De
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Connections & Setup Note: If the device you’re connecting has a digital audio output jack, connect a digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for digital audio. OR � If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 INPUT (or HDMI 2 INPUT if your TV has this jack and it’s more convenient) jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device. HDMI cable TV button TV button Viewing the Picture from the Con
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Connections & Setup 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
