RCA D44LPW134 - Manuals

3 Introduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP is better DLP is just part of the story. With your new HDTV Monitor, 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 t...

4 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...

5 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 1Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2 Part 1: DLP— brilliance...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Explanation of Jacks • Connection Instructions • Front Panel Buttons • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in th...

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 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. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and ...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 TV VCR Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/videoComponent videoDVI-HDTV TV + HDTV Tuner + DVD + VCR pages 12-13 TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR pages 14-15 TV VCR CoaxialAudio/videoComponent video TV + DVD + VCR pages 16-17 Choose Your C...

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical order) ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the ante...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 VID1 VID2 COMPOSITE INPUTS S-VIDEO V R L V R L COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above.• VID1 S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the vid...

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 P R DVI-HDTV VID1 VID2 CMP2 CMP1 COMPOSITE INPUTS COMPONENT INPUTS ANTENNA/ CABLE S-VIDEO V R L R Y L R L P B FOR FACTORY USE ONLY P R Y L R P B V R L RIGHT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO A U DIO/VIDEO OUTPUT SUB V LEFT LEFT RIGHT TV Wired IR VIDEO DVI-HDTV AUDIO L R...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 TV + HDTV Tuner + VCR + DVD Player 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner.B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellit...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE 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...

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 P R DVI-HDTV VID1 VID2 CMP2 CMP1 COMPOSITE INPUTS COMPONENT INPUTS ANTENNA/ CABLE S-VIDEO V R L R Y L R L P B FOR FACTORY USE ONLY P R Y L R P B V R L RIGHT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO A U DIO/VIDEO OUTPUT SUB V LEFT LEFT RIGHT TV Wired IR IN OUT VCR ANTENNA IN AN...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 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 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 ...

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 P R DVI-HDTV VID1 VID2 CMP2 CMP1 COMPOSITE INPUTS COMPONENT INPUTS ANTENNA/ CABLE S-VIDEO V R L R Y L R L P B FOR FACTORY USE ONLY P R Y L R P B V R L RIGHT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO A U DIO/VIDEO OUTPUT SUB V LEFT LEFT RIGHT TV Wired IR IN OUT A/V RECEIVER VCR ...

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Plug in the TV Plug the flat 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 switc...

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 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 Monitor to your cable or antenna signa...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 21 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • The Learning Feature • Remote Control Codes

22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control.To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel...

24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control You’ll use these buttons when you program the remote. Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component. Programming the Remote to Operate Ot...

Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Control Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the light in the component button turns off. Using Automatic Code Search If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. The following in...

26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Learning Feature Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the TV. Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode. After you progr...

28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Clearing a Learned Function To delete a learned button function, use the procedure below. 1. Press and hold the component button (the component button lights). Then press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds. Continue depressing both buttons (the component mo...

Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video...

30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Deleting All Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults (TV for all modes except AUDIO), press and hold the VOL- button (LED of the Volume Punchthrough component lights)....

Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes Audio Codes Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX/HD buttons. AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless RCA ......................................................................................4004 Audio Cassette GE .............................................

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 33 Chapter 3 Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Autotuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation

Using the TV’s Features 34 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Sam...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 35 How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV. When you set up autotuning, you’re telling the TV what cha...

Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 3 Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 37 Age-Based Rating USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent ...

Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 39 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the them back to ( ) View : 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to ( ) View . 2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the...

Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 Rating Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 18 ans + Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes. 16 ans + Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program conta...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's MAIN MENU appears). 2. Select Parental Control . 3. Select US V-Chip . 4. Selec...

Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP (Picture-outside-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you display two windows side by side. Note: PIP and...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 43 Chapter 4 Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • Sound Menu • Picture Menu • Channel Guide Menu • Time Menu • Parental Control Menu • PIP Menu • Setup Menu

44 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu. The following audio items can be adjusted: Sound settings , Sound type , Sound mode , SRS mode , SRS Dialog Cl...

46 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure the following video settings: Advanced picture settings, Picture presets, Black level , Color, Contrast , Sharpness , Color Warmth , Tint , and Display options. The Picture menu options appl...

48 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Channel Guide Menu Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow button to scroll through the list. Press OK to select and tune to the highlighte...

Chapter 4 49 Using the TV’s Menu System PIP Menu Display Mode Off No window is displayed. PIP PIP window is displayed. POP POP window is displayed. PIP channel Allows you to choose the channel displayed in the PIP or main POP window. Scroll through channel list as well as the VID1, VID2 and FRNT inp...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 51 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Instructions • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Accessory Information

Other Information 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you home for a fe...

Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder • Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 50 for more instructions. Picture not moving • You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing FREEZE or OK on the remote. Press any button ...

Other Information Chapter 5 55 Lamp Replacement Instructions Replacing the Lamp Unit Your TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is long-lasting, it may need to be replaced eventually. When to replace the lamp You probably need a...

Other Information 58 Chapter 5 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor.• One year from date of purchase for parts.• One year from date of purchase for light engine and lamp assembl...

Other Information Chapter 5 59 Limitation of Warranty:• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WR...

Other Information 60 Chapter 5 Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 265087, price: $42.50 VH 47.ART VH47, price: $3.95 VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95 VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95 VH976 (6-ft.), price: $7.95 ...

Chapter 5 61 Index A A/V receiver 18Accessories 60Age-based ratings 38Amplifier 44ANTENNA/CABLE 47Arrow buttons 22, 42Aspect ratio 3Audio/Video cables 60Audio jacks Outputs (fixed/variable) 10 Authorized service 52Autoformat 46, 54Automatic code search 25Autotuning 34, 35, 50Auto channel search 20, 49...