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Page 2 - Product Registration; Important Information

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no ob...

Page 3 - Part 1: DLP technology–brilliance in color and design; How DLP Technology Works; Projection Optics

1 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 HD...

Page 4 - Introduction; Part 2: Why RCA HDTV is better; Aspect Ratio; Feature

2 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 ...

Page 5 - Digital Signal and Sound; Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV; Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM; Go to page 10 for more information.; TruScan Digital Reality; Vibrant; CableCARDTM is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

3 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...

Page 7 - Table of Contents; Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

5 Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ...........................................................................

Page 8 - Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System

6 Table of Contents Direct Tuning to a Channel ...................................................................................... 39Getting a Program Description ................................................................................ 39 Parental Controls ...................................

Page 10 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Don’t stack components.; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack.; Use Indirect Light

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 or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/o...

Page 11 - Get the Picture; Getting Cable Channels; Getting Digital Channels; What You Need

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) For Factory use only L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) For Factory use only L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT E FIXED/VA...

Page 12 - Using the CableCARD Slot; CableCARD; Digital Cable; • Coaxial; What You Need to Know; Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service; You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card.

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 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 obta...

Page 13 - Jacks Used; Choose Your Connection

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Component video pages 12-13 pages 14-15 Audio/Video S-Video pages 16-17 HDMI OR HDMI Y Pb Pr Audio R and L Video Audio R and L HDMI™ INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO P B P R L R INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO L R S-VIDEO HDMI, the HD...

Page 15 - Connecting the Device; Using the example of a DVD player:; Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.; jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y P; Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device; Channels until you see; Program Title/Acquiring Channel

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 MENU CLEAR FORMAT INFO GUIDE SAT•CABLE VCR DVD TV AUX AUDIO INPUT ANT•CABLE CC PRESETS SOUND SUBCHANNEL SKIP REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE RECORD MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF INPUT ANT•CABLE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE RECORD MENU CLEAR FORMAT SUB CH INFO GUI...

Page 16 - Audio/Video Connection

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN L R AUDIO L R AUDIO R INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO L R S-VIDEO SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) For Factory use only INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO L R INPUT 1 COMPONENT/...

Page 17 - Using the example of a VCR:; Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input.; Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 MENU CLEAR FORMAT INFO GUIDE SAT•CABLE VCR DVD TV AUX AUDIO INPUT ANT•CABLE CC PRESETS SOUND SUBCHANNEL SKIP REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE RECORD MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF INPUT ANT•CABLE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE RECORD MENU CLEAR FORMAT SUB CH INFO GUI...

Page 18 - OR; HDMI Connection; Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of the TV.

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 OR Device with DVI L R Device with HDMI Audio Out DVI Out Pb Y Video Out Pr HDMI Out L R Audio Out SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) For Factory use only INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO L R INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO P B P R L R S-VIDEO L R...

Page 19 - • If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 12:39 PM Program Title/Acquiring Channel HDMI 1 Input Input channel appears here HDMI cable • If you are done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 19 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To fi nd out more about connecting audio/video receivers, go to the next p...

Page 20 - Advanced Audio Connection Information; Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) For Factory use only INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO L R INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO P B P R L R S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT VI...

Page 21 - Tip; Plug in the TV; pushing down on the tab and lifting cover.; Turn on the TV; Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV; Complete the Assisted Setup; Assisted Setup

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Tip To access the initial setup menus at a later time, press MENU, choose Setup Options, then Assisted Setup. Plug in the TV Plug the fl 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 w...

Page 22 - Set the Menu Language

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Tip The fi rst Channel Search can take up to 20 minutes if the TV is searching for analog and digital channels, and cable and antenna inputs are being searched. You may want to leave and come back later. Cancel Setup Continue Setup Go Back 2 1 0 Press 5 or 6 to p...

Page 23 - What To Expect; Watching TV; Weak or No Signal; Next Steps

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Ch 6-1 DNLJ Cable Input 16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Listening to English in SRS MPAA - Not Rated 12:39 PM 12:30 AM 00:30 Program Title/Acquiring Channel D Channel number Channel format and resolution What To Expect Watching TV If you have both analo...

Page 24 - Explanation of Jacks; Provides connection to; R Audio; provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.; L Audio; provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.; INPUT 3 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT; Provides connection to an

Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 Tip Inputs 1 and 3 can be used as either component video (Y PB PR ) inputs or composite video (Y/Video) inputs. INPUT 1 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE Y/VIDEO P B P R L R SVGA INPUT AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT For Factory use only ...

Page 25 - menu and

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO L R S-VIDEO HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT INPUT 2 and 4 COMPOSITE INPUT S Connect an NTSC (analog) device. These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between devices. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, re...

Page 26 - Digital Audio Out; ANTENNA INPUT

Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (IR) (available on some models) This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system, which is primarily for professional installers. If you’re using the remote that was included with your TV, don’t plug anything into this jack or the TV...

Page 27 - Front Panel; be different from your TV.; The Front of Your TV; Front/Side Input Jacks

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 25 Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU/OK selects highlighted items. CH 6 Scans down through the ...

Page 30 - Chapter 2; Using the Remote Control; The Buttons on the Remote Control; Modes of Operation

28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Tip To turn off most RCA devices that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds and hold remote steady until the mode indicator turns off. The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen me...

Page 32 - controls only this TV.; Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; Direct; Using Direct Entry

30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. In addition to being programmed to operate ...

Page 33 - to see if the device responds to the remote control.; Using Manual Code Search; to begin searching codes. Then proceed with the following steps.; Using Automatic Code Search; device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.; How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It; To Operate the Device:

Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control 6. To test the code you’ve programmed for that device button, point the remote at the device and then press ON•OFF to see if the device responds to the remote control. If the device turns off, you’ve entered the correct programming code for your device. Circle t...

Page 34 - Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.; Volume Punchthrough Feature

32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device. Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices. Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in...

Page 35 - Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands; button remains lit. Then release the buttons.; Using the INPUT Button; Once you fi nd the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.; Remote Code List; Audio Codes

Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Control Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory default: 1. Simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until a device butto...

Page 36 - CD

34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control OAK ...........................................................................476 489 PACE .................................................................................532 PANASONIC .............................................................460 508 PARAGO...

Page 37 - DVR Codes

Chapter 2 35 Using the Remote Control THETA DIGITAL ............................................................. 404 TIVO .......................................................................... 912 909 TOSHIBA ............................................. 394 398 973 924 983 TREDEX ................

Page 38 - Web TV

36 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control GO-VIDEO ........................... 354 375 407 426 455 971 368HARLEY DAVIDSON ..................................................... 251 HARMAN KARDON ............................................... 234 254 HARWOOD .................................................

Page 39 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 37 rca.com/television Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • Parental Controls • How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada •...

Page 40 - Using the TV’s Features; Chapter 3; About the Channel Banner

Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to righ...

Page 41 - Digital or Analog TV Channels; Direct Tuning to a Channel; program description will appear.; li h

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 39 Cable Input 16x9 Normal 1080i HDTV English MPAA - Not Rated 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM D 6-1 DNLJ Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Not...

Page 42 - How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada

Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the buttons on the front of the TV. The Parental Controls menu controls the software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) w...

Page 43 - USA V-Chip TV Ratings; USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen; Rating Field

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 USA V-Chip TV Ratings The USA V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Channel Setup from the Main menu. 2. If Channel Setup has previously been locked, you must enter your password. 3. T...

Page 44 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Viewable; Blocking Specifi c Content Themes; Content Themes

Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically bloc...

Page 45 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 3. Press the OK button to change content status from (V) Viewable to (B) Blocked. All higher ratings’ content themes change to Blocked . Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. You must remember to lock the TV as descr...

Page 46 - V-Chip Unrated Program Block; Block Unrated and Exempt Programs

Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. The English or French Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Channel Setup fr...

Page 47 - Channel Lists; Editing Channels in the Channel Lists; Auto Tuning Feature

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 45 Channel Lists (Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List, Video Input List) The channel lists contain the following information: major channel number, with sub-channel number only if it’s a digital channel; channel call letters, if available when channel is tuned; ind...

Page 48 - Not Connected; may not be available on your TV); Future Downloadable Ratings

Using the TV’s Features 46 Chapter 3 The choices and a brief explanation follow: Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular device connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the device buttons on the remote. Ch...

Page 50 - Chapter 4; Using the TV’s Menu System; Tips; Navigating the Menu System; Menu path; Controls

48 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Not Connected Input 2 HDMI Startup Channel Auto Tuning Go Back 2 1 0 CableCARD Tools Diagnostic Info 4 3 CableCARD Reset 5 Front Input Channel Setup 4 Advanced Settings Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned whenthe VCR key is pressed on the rem...

Page 51 - Sliders; Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust.; Choice Lists; Use the left/right arrow button to highlight the fi eld.; Action Buttons; Radio buttons

Chapter 4 49 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specifi c point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider. Pr...

Page 52 - Contrast

50 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus to confi gure video settings: Picture Preset Mode, Picture Settings, Screen Format, Advanced Picture, and Screen Adjust menu. Each one is described below. Note: When changing an item in the Picture Menu, the graphic...

Page 54 - Screen Adjust Menu

52 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Contrast Enhance Makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next. The options are On and Off. Film 3:2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sour...

Page 55 - Sound Preset Mode

Chapter 4 53 Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Audio from the main menu. The following audio items can be adjusted: Sound Preset Mode, Sound Logic, Balance, and Advanced Audio. 3 2 1 ...

Page 57 - On

Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’s Menu System SAP (Second Audio Program) When turned on and available, Second Audio Program plays the analog program’s audio in a second language. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. SAP might also contai...

Page 58 - Channel Setup Menu; Channel Search

56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Go Back 0 Channel Search Signal Strength 2 1 Auto Tuning Signal Source 4 3 Special Features 5 Two lines of help text will appear in this area to explain thefeature and instruct the user on how to use it. Check fewer boxes to make the search faster (but less co...

Page 59 - Startup Channel; Setup Options Menu

Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’s Menu System Notes: The AUX•HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner receiver. If you have two RCA satellite receivers, you can control each separately. Program the second receiver with the AUX•HD button using the 5001 code. Then use the RCA SAT2 option in the ...

Page 60 - Caption Display; Analog Captions

58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Analog Captions Caption Display Go Back 4 3 2 1 0 Caption Style Digital Captions Main Menu 4 Setup Options 4 Closed Captioning CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 Text 4 Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the ...

Page 61 - Caption Style; Time Menu

Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’s Menu System "Monotype" is a trademark of Monotype Imaging, Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi ce and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions. "iType" is a trademark of Monotype Imaging, Inc. and may be registered in certain othe...

Page 62 - French; Advanced Options; Remote Setup

60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Assisted Setup The Assisted Setup menus were covered in Chapter 1. Go to page 19 for more information. Menu Preferences Menu Language Change to one of three languages: English, Spanish or French . The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted ...

Page 63 - Other Information

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 61 rca.com/television Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter Overview: • Frequently Asked Questions • Troubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Information • V-Chip Rating Explanations • HDTV Specifi cation...

Page 64 - Chapter 5

Other Information 62 Chapter 5 Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) Why does my TV take so long to turn on? Quick Startup is a power-saving feature in your TV. Select either enable or disable, which ever option is best for you. Enabling Quick Startup allows you to turn on the TV faster than if disable...

Page 65 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems; TV won’t turn on

Other Information Chapter 5 63 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet or out...

Page 67 - Can’t select certain channel; Problems with HDMI Connection

Other Information Chapter 5 65 Can’t select certain channel • May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR or INPUT button on your VCR). • You usually can’t change channels whe...

Page 68 - Problems with V-Chip/ Parental Controls; The rating limits don’t work; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

Other Information 66 Chapter 5 Problems with V-Chip/ Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Channel Setup then Parental Controls (press 3 on your remote), and select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote). I don’...

Page 69 - Lamp Replacement Information; Replacing the Lamp Unit; When to replace the lamp

Other Information Chapter 5 67 This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury. Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the ...

Page 70 - V-Chip Rating Explanations; US V-Chip Rating System; expected to frighten younger children.; Canadian English V-Chip Rating System

Other Information 68 Chapter 5 V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifi cally 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 language (L), explicit sex...

Page 71 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System; intensely violent scenes.

Other Information Chapter 5 69 C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve confl ict or encourage children to imita...

Page 72 - HDTV Specifi cations; Tuning Capability

Other Information 70 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifi cations * Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ............................................................................. NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM/256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ........................................................... 64 QAM/256, QAM, HDMI/...

Page 73 - Convenience

Other Information Chapter 5 71 Convenience Auto Channel Search .................................................................. Yes Multilingual On-screen Display ................................................. English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning ...................................................

Page 74 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:

Other Information 72 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 assem...

Page 75 - Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.; FCC Information; • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Limitation of Warranty:

Other Information Chapter 5 73 Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a sof...

Page 76 - Index

Index 74 Chapter 5 A Acquiring Channel .....................38Action buttons ...........................49Advanced Settings ......................52Age-Based Ratings USA V-Chip Blocking ...............................42 Analog captions ..........................58Analog Channels ..................39...