WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT OPEN F_] incorporates double insulation between his symbol indicates that this product hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Kee l) these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all insm_ctions. 5. Do not use this apparatus 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block ally ventilation 8. 1)o not install near any heat sources heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has tx_o blades with one wider than the other. A grounding Wpe plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition T{qevision (HI)T\/). Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology--HI)T\/. Even though this is a technologically advanced H1)TV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind--with on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV's f{,atures. Connect the off-air digital television antenna for to this input jack. |I The best of both worlds )u* HI)T\: has two tuners: one for re
Resolution The crisp, (it's math...that lifelik{' picture that works people rave for you) about when {'xpericncing true HI)T\/ iS due tO the resolution this technology provides. The resolution is m{':tsured by calculating the nmnber of active lines of pixels. A [)ix{'l (which stands for picture {'h'm{'nt) is a small clot. Tile pictur{, you s{'{' on your T\ / is compos{'d of tiles{' clots.
Digital Signal and Sound Th{' analog t{,levision broadcast system that has be_'n us{'d in the' United Statc,s for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves. These waves can suff_T degradation as the signal travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves are susceptible to interf{'rence from planes passing overhead, weather, and household appliances.
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... Introduction ....................................................................................................................... The best of both worlds ............................................................................................. What makes HDTV better ..........................................................................................
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features ........................................................ 29 Channel Banner ............................................................................................................... 30 Digital and Analog Tuners .............................................................................................. Digital Channels ........................................................................................................
Connections Chapter & Setup Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Explanation of Jacks • Connection Instructions • Front Panel Buttons • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries • How to Use the Remote Control the Initial and Jacks in the Remote Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Initial ging Setup Entertainment.
Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against ° Connect ° Turn ° Make all components off the sure Protect all antennas on block stack ° If you place • If you connect won't flow Insert each • If you place instead lead :rod an hok's connect aix, properly on any of the in a stand, audio around receiver other cable coixls into or disconnect grounded. Refer the any to the wall outlet. cables. Important Safety components.
Choose Your Connection There are you. Proceed Note several ways to the for to connect appropriate US customers: your page If you HI)TV. and prefer, Please connect we can provide who will visit your home for a fee to install your For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. Components use your the following chart to deterna]ne which connection is best for HI)TV.
Explanation This s(,ctJor't d('scI'Jb('s of Jacks thc, j;tcks VoLI c;tr'_ Lis(, for cor_f_c, ctJons. Th(,r(' ;tr(, S('V(T;/1 Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical ANTENNA/CABLE from tlle antenna, ANTENNA receive to conft(,ct colHpon(,fffs to }7Ollr T\,". order) ANALOG INPUT Lets you conm'ct a coaxk_l c'ablc to ruc'(,ivc th(' signal cable, cable box, or a VCP,. This input jack is for analog signals only.
COMPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a component video source, such as a I)VI) picture quality [)layer. LNPUT • CMP1 Y PB 1_ video is separated into When using CMP1 Y PB PR, make CMP1 L and R Audio • CMP1 white. L (Audio) Provides left o CMP1 red. R (Audio) Provides right audio Lets you connect CMP! y_ COMPOSITE COMPOSITE }NPUT$ ) (Component INPUTS Its AI H)IO jacks Video) Provides thxx, e signals.
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TV + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your A. Connect DVD the audio output g. Connect I)VI) Player to your audio (white and jacks on I)VI) three video the grade TV. red) cables to the CMPI L and R audio Y PB PR jacks on input jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR to the player. cables to the CMP1 the back of the does have an S-Video jack, connect T\.' and jacks on the player. Notes: If your DVD player jack If your using 2.
SATELLITE RECEIVER OFF-AIRANTENNA HDTV TV OFF-AIRANTENNA 14 Chapter I
TV + Satellite 1. Connect your Receiver + VCR VCR to your TV. A. Conn,'or a coaxial c'abl_' to the' VCR's ant_,nna ANALOG INP( !T jack on the T\,'. 2. jack and to the, ANTFNNAiCAP, LF B. Connect the audio (white and R'd) cables to the VID2 L'MONO back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR. and R audio C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Vkleo) output jack on the VCR. of the TV and to the video MaRe sure Connect 3.
TV + DVI Component DVICOMPONENT To connect a DVI Component to your TV: 1. Connect the audio (whiTe and red) cables to the DVIHI)T\,' L and R audio jacks on the back of The HI)T\/ and To The audio ouTpuT jacks on The 1)VI component. 2. Connect the video cable to the I)VI-HI)TV jack on The back of The H1)TV :rod To The 1)VI jack on The I)VI coinponent. HDTV TV+ A/V Receiver These :ire two different hear audio. Connect audio cables ways your to either AUDIO L and R OUTPUT the A'\, receiver.
The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The input TV has front jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital camera, oi video game system. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover. Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear. F AUDID IN-I VIDEO S-VIDEO ] PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV.
Plug in the TV Plug the the other the plug flat end end of the of the cable completely, l)o Rumovc thu battery pushing the tab Insert 2 fresh • Replace the cover. power into plug an the jack on the appropriate T\, into back wall ;in outlet of the outlet. controlled compartment batteries. cover off Make the by Then plug to insert a light switch. from the back of the r_,mote by (+ and -) arc align('d correctly. cover.
Complete Tip To access the setup menus manually, MENU and choose SETUP press The menu the Initial system first time you in your T\. allows turn on your Set the Menu Setup the T\.'s T\.", the setup features screens to work properly. The appear. Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred menu system. language for the If English is your preferred language, px_'ss OK.
Changing The List Lists and Labels & Labels part cn,ate a personal Note: of the setup six-character lets you edit your channel list and choose or label for each channel. List and Labels can be time consuming. You can these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu. Press the left or right arrow button to scroll thlx)ugh the channels and choose the one you want to edit. Changing change 1.
pte_ Using Chapter the Remote Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming • How To Use the Remote After • Using the INPUT Button • Remote Control the Remote to Operate Other Components ging Codes Entertainment.
The Buttons on the Remote Control Indica tor (0-9) Number r('Inot(' f DVO ON*OFF To enter two a one-digit digits. dashes Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the control. To enter (- -) channel, enter a three
INFO The indicator flashes when the remote batteries are low and you press a button the remote. on Brings Brings This feature works with most RCA products. tile If you've ready (usually won't see the items MUTE vohlme. To turn off all the RCA components connected to the 7%, press ON*OFF twice within two seconds. up Note: These items Tip banner; press again to clear tile screen.
f Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components O_*OF_ Indicator The [l[llV(,rsa] r('II]Ot(' call l)(' controllable, components. RCA components. prograII]II]('d to op(Tat(' The r_,motc is alr_'ady n]ost brands programm(,d ()f r('II]ot(' most to op(TaR' Also, the A(TXoHI) button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component (such as a VCR, D\q) player, satellite receiver or cable box).
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PL4Y until the component turns off or the indicator light on the remote turns oft. If the indicator light turns off, then all codes for that particular component have been tested once.
Component Buttons DVO AUX'HD TV How to Use the Remote After lR'caus_' this uniw,rsa] r_,moR, can I)VI), VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) component buttons. For example, would press the TV button to put control the T\". 1. Press the appropriate remote to control 2, Press ON-OFF 3. I !se the remote You've Programmed It control s_,w,ra] diffcr_,nt compon_,nts (TV, it uses operational modes triggered by the if you want the remote to control the T\,', you the remote into TV mode before you could
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pte_ Using the TV's Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital • Autotuning • Parental and Analog Controls ging Tuners and V-Chip Entertainment.
Channel Banner There are several indicators that might remote. What you see depends oil the available for the current ptx/gram. This of this page describes tile items on tile Sample channel banner on the digital 4/3 format Mono (or Sample channel scr('(ffl banner on the analog tuner. fornl[/t. Stereo) ,Umzo appears when the current channel is broadcasting 5'!_,,v,oappears when tile current channel is broadcasting EngHsh (Digital tuner only) Tile current audio language.
Digital and Analog Tip; Look at the channel number to determine whether you're on the digital or analog tune_ A 'D' appears next to channel numbers on the digital tuner, while an 'A' appears next to channel numbers on the analog tune_ :(_11"T\ channels. your has two tuners: one for regular, analog TV channels and one You can switch between the two by pressing the ANTENNA relnote Digital Tuners control when tile relnote for digital button on is in T\," mode.
Autotuning Your remote's component buttons The autotuning feature automatically tunes the T\ / to tile correct channel/input for different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, I)VI) player, etc.) When you set up autotuning in tile menu system you don't have to remember to change your TV to tile CMP1 input, for example, when you want to watch a DVI) on your 1)V1) player.
, Press the right arrow have the component You can select from N/A Choose this if to the TV, or if you channel/input when button to select the choice that matches connected to this TV, and press OK. the following inputs or channels: you don't have This particular component don't want the T\' to automatically tune you're using this component.
Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the _'S Y-(,ttlP (referred to as V-Chip) whkh sex, or other Once By default, page you may believe content you block the and (2_lzada I'-CIHP menus involve software allows you to block TV programs and movies programs, software children you can unblock inside your should your TV on violence, not view. programs TV is turned inskle based by entering "off." For a passe\ ord. instructions to turn on \/-Chip, go to 40.
The V-Chip Rating Screen The is an example following of where items Rating Lets are located Status _ou select _ ithin the Rating Limit screen. Field whether the status of the age-based rating limit to Content the lett is Viexx or Block. Lists Themes the (ol/tt'llt tht.!l/](>s ,x,O!l Call I)lo(k 01" view, Rating Field -- Content Status Fields Lets you sele_.t fi:om a list of age-based you can bkxk Lets you select whkh content or view.
Blocking Age-Based Ratings q)u can autolnaticallv, block all prograna ratings above a spccilq_,d agebased rating level. To block prograins _xith higher ratings: 1. Press the up or dox_n arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding _xith the lowest rating you do not want the child to _\ atch. 2. Press the OK button to toggle between
Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block sp_'dfic content theme, s, you haw, the option of going back and changing 1ih,l/,: i. l)etermine 2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose language (L) corresponding with TV-14. 3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular 4. Press the OK button to change the status back to '%_5.
Rating 18 ans + Canadian Adults. Progralnlnirtg is for adults French V-Chip only. This plx)grain Rating contains System sustained vk)lencc or extrclnely vk)k,nt sc('n('s. 16 ans + 13 ans + Viewers 16 and f_'equent scenes Viewers 13 and program either them. Viewing over. Progranm_Jng of violence over. is not or intensely Programming suitabk, violent for those under age 16. This prograln contains scenes. may not be suitable for children cinder the age of 13.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit S_'t movk, rating limits by blocking movies raR'd above, a spedfi_,d l_,v_'l. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENIT on the 1"emote control (the TV's MAL\ MI£\U appears). 2. Select Pa,w_Hal Cb_ztl"ol. 3. Select {_S'I'-Cbp. 4. Select I'-Cbip ,_oz'h, iwti_zg. Blocking Movie Ratings Onc'(' you ar(' in the Movi(, Ratings m('nu, follow th(' sam(' stq)s described for blocking TV ratings. Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs The' U_zlwt_,d/l_w',q;t PJ_q_.
Lock/Unlock Selecting using this option Parental lets you Controls lock and unlock parental controls settings a password. if you do not lock parental controls, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block none of tile settings will take effect. for V-Chip, If you forget your password, press the MENI Tbutton, then select Panqz/_l/ Cb_m_)l (the password entry screen appears). Simultaneously press and hold CH+ and VOL+ on the front panel for 8 seconds.
Using Chapter the TV's Overview: • Sound Menu • Picture Menu • Channel • Time Menu • Parental Control Menu • Setup Menu Guide Menu ging Entertainment.
Sound Menu The Sounct menu lets you MEN( T on the remote, Depending on the kind different items available The Sound menu for the regular and all video inputs (analog) select output. Sozmd To access tl_e Sound fron_ the main of signal you're watching, for you to adjust: the Sound menu, press menu. menu will have • If you're watching the normal antenna input or any of the video inputs, you'll see the Sound menu items shown in the first menu on the left.
CulT'ent Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. (available for the digital tuner only) Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you're watching. The language you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the T\," oft. If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV will play the default audio for the program (usually English in the l LS.).
Picture Menu The Picture, menu contains settings: Ach;cmc_,_l pictz/n, m(,nus and controls to conflgur(, thc, following vid(,o sctti_z_s. Pictz/n, pn_s¢ls. ]:_lach I¢v¢I, (,blot. (,b_Hrast; 5'balp_zcss, (.blot War.ztb, and 7bzt. The Pictz/r¢ menu video for the main TV and video input selections. Advanced picture options apply to the settings Cb_mwst ¢.:vDa_zd You can adjust the contrast of the, picture to suit the' light of the K)om.
Picture preset l)isplays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: t }brc_m, C'im,matic, ,\iltz/rcd, 5_orls, t T(/_,q_am(,, t Td_,oC'cim(,rcl or Pro'sorrel. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. You can set a diff,,rent picture preset for each input (including one for your regular T\,' channels). Black Level Color Sharpness You can select a different picture preset (or set up a different personal preset) for each input.
Channel Guide Menu The Channel for the tuner menu. There depends on Gukle lets you view the entire list of channel numbers and labels you're on. Press the GUI1)E button to bring up the Channel Guide are two different kinds of channel guides--the one you see the tuner you're on. The Channel Guide for The Channel Guide for the the digital tuner, showing channels and subchannels. analog tuner.
Time Menu Sleep Timer Time Lets must first Lets you enter the choose between Wahe u I) timer up timer, the you the T\." to turn the current time. It it is eight number zero, then number enter AM and Lets Wake when z@ dHIwtio_z it turns on. Lets C'ba_m,/_z/mb('r wake versa), up set the options z@ tim(" a given amount ()'clock, eight. of time. for example, (Ise the OK button you turn you to set Lets you is set.
Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences. To access the S('lz@ menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select 3>/z@ from the main menu. Channel setup 3'l_gmdsoz¢rc¢ Allows you to set which tuner you want to search for channels. You can select Amdq_ tzm¢r or D{_iml tzm¢r to search that tuner separately, or you can select l_oth to search both tuners.
(_losed Caption Many programs are encoded with dosed-captioning information, whJci_ lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Some programs on digital channels off_,r digital captioning in%rmation, vchich gives you mor_. options for the v,-ay the captioning is displayed on the screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times--only for specific programs encoded with dosed-captioning information.
D_qilal CD'Pn,s_,t Lets you appears on the screen. choose the way the ciigital closed captioning [)_jcizUt lTses the settings sent by the broacicaster for the size, color, and font used for digital closed captioning, as well as for the color and opacity of the captioning's background. (5¢stom Lets you customize the size, color, and font used for digital closed captioning, as well as for the color and opacity of the captioning's background (see the D(q,ital C_','SOd<' menu item below).
Autotuning l)isplays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR, DVI), AI TXiH1) or SAT,CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature.
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Other Chapter Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Limited Warranty • Accessory Information ging Entertainment.
Troubleshooting Most problems Note for yoz_r you encounter U.S. hom¢ /i)r with your T\.' can be corrected customers: aft<" _/i'yozt to i_st_// i)rt.j}'_ u'<"(:a?z poz_r el<.ctro_Hc proz itk _ yoz/ e_tcrtaim1_e_t by consulting tl_e following troubleshooting list. u,ith the t_am¢ qi'at_ AztthoK_vd Scn i( ¢ R.pr.scmatiz .,9_tcm a_zd to i_zstm_ct ¢ who will z isit ),oz_ i_z its opcratio_. TV Problems TV won't turn on " Press the TV button.
Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna corm<'
The Remote Control Doesn't might 1)c between Work " Something ° Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component ° Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. ° Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other coral)orients.
Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your T\,' bd'or_' cl_,aning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-flee cloth. Be sure to occasionally to help assure adequate ventilation. dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammoniabased cleaners, or abrasive powder.
RCA High-Definition Limited covers: Defects in materials For how (HDTV) Warranty What your warranty • Television or worMnanship. after your long purchase: ° One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes. The wammty period for rental units begins with the fil:st rental or 4-3 clays from elate of shipment whichever comes first.
Limitation * of Warranty: THE WARRANTY STATED WARRANTIES, FITNESS GIVEN REPAIR TTE RESULTING FROM ANY ° State - Law states This warranty calls of such service Chapter 5 allow the warranty you your warranty Service TO THE does which calls OR APPLICABLE IMPLIED TO THIS WARRANTIES DISCLAIMED. PRODUCT. OF MERCHANTABILITY NO VERBAL EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE ALL OTHER OR WRITTEN OR INFORMATION A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY OF STATE THIS NOT PRODUCT PRODUCT.
Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement accessories are subject to awdlability. your HI)T\/. Prices are subject to change without notice. All A shipping and handling f_,e will be charged upon ordering, and we are required bv law to collect the appropriate for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
A D M A/V receiver 16 Accessories 60 Age-based ratings 36 Amplifier 42 Analog closed captions 49, 50 Analog TV 2, 10, 30, 31, 46, 48 ANTENNA button 2, 22 Antenna 2, 10, 45 Arrow buttons 22 Aspect ratio 3 NI'SC 2 Audio Yideo cables, jacks 11, 60 Authorized service 9, 54 Autofomlat 55 Automatic code search 24 Automning 32 Auto channd s{_,uchAlpdate 19, 48 Auto conve*gence 51 Auto on 48 Auto skin tone 44 AUX'HD button 22, 24 Digital sound 3 Digital closed captions 49, 50 Digital TV 2, 10, 13, 15, 19, 30, 3
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