Page 2 - CAUTION; WArnInG; Important Stand and Base Safety Information:; Product Registration; Important Information
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WArnInG To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.The apparatus shall not be e...
Page 4 - Introduction; Feature; Thank you for choosing rCA; The best of both worlds
Introduction 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 Thank you for choosing rCA Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Tel...
Page 5 - Aspect ratio; Other Key Features of owning an rCA HDTV
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 broadc...
Page 6 - TruScan Digital realityTM Feature; With the
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 origin...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 1Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2 The best of both worlds ....
Page 10 - Chapter; Things to Consider Before You Connect; Protect Against Power Surges; Instructions on page 1.; Protect Devices from Overheating; won’t flow around other devices.; Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference; instead of straight down the middle of the TV.; Use Indirect Light
Connections & Setup Chapter Audio/Video cables Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) cables S-Video cable Coaxial cable DVI-HDTV Cable 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/...
Page 11 - TV; Devices; Choose Your Connection; DVI device; DVD; Satellite; Video Connections; Audio; receiver
Connections & Setup Chapter MEN U CH CH VO L — VO L + PO WER TV VCR Devices Cables Connection Go to... needed Title Coaxial Audio/videoComponent video TV + DVD + VCr pages 10-11 TV + Satellite receiver + VCr pages 12-13 AudioDVI TV + DVI device page 14 Choose Your Connection There are several wa...
Page 12 - VCR
Connections & Setup 0 Chapter P R CMP2 Y L R P B P R DVI-HDTV VID1 VID2 CMP1 COMPOSITE INPUTS V L R L R FIXED AUDIO AUDIO SUBWOOFER AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO V R R Y L R L P B FOR FACTORY USE ONLY VARIABLE V R COMPONENT INPUTS HDTV ANTENNA/ CABLE ANALOG INPUT L / MONO L / MONO ANTENNA DIGITAL I...
Page 13 - audio output jacks on the DVD player.; to the audio output jacks on the VCR.; Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connections & Setup Chapter 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 P b P r jac...
Page 15 - ANALOG INPUT jack on the TV.; Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.; output jack on the satellite receiver.
Connections & Setup Chapter 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...
Page 16 - To connect a DVI Device to your TV:; Connect the video cable to the DVI-HDTV jack on; • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV.
Connections & Setup Chapter P R DVI-HDTV VID1 VID2 CMP1 COMPOSITE INPUTS V L R L R FIXED AUDIO AUDIO SUBWOOFER AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO V R R Y L R L P B P R CMP2 Y L R P B FOR FACTORY USE ONLY VARIABLE V R HDTV ANTENNA/ CABLE ANALOG INPUT L / MONO L / MONO ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT COMPONENT INPU...
Page 17 - pushing the tab and lifting off the cover.; Turn on the TV
Connections & Setup Chapter INPUT ANT•CABLE REVERSE PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE RECORD MENU CLEAR FORMAT SUB CH INFO GUIDE MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF SAT•CABLE AUX DVD TV 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 cor...
Page 18 - Tip; Welcome Screen and Connection Confirmation; Complete the Initial Setup; Set the Menu Language; To search for channels on the both tuners:
Connections & Setup Chapter Tip To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose SETUP. English FrançaisEspañol 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 as...
Page 19 - Changing Lists and Labels; Automatic Convergence
Connections & Setup Chapter 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 access...
Page 20 - Explanation of Jacks; ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT; VARIABLE AUDIO
Connections & Setup Chapter 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...
Page 21 - COMPONENT INPUTS; Y P
Connections & Setup Chapter COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD player. • CMP1 Y P b P r (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using CMP1 Y ...
Page 22 - The Front of Your TV; Front Input Jacks; Front Panel Buttons
Connections & Setup 0 Chapter PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. To adjust volume control of the headphones, press the VOL+ or VOL- button (the volume display appears). Press the arrow up or down button (the headphone volume display appears), then ...
Page 23 - Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the remote Control • Programming the remote to Operate Other Devices • How To Use the remote After You’ve Programmed It • Volume Punchthrough Feature • Using the InPUT Button • remote Code List...
Page 24 - Using the Remote Control; Modes of Operation; Channel Guide
Chapter Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the remote Control (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. Also used in the TV menu to make selections. Analog inputs: To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter ...
Page 25 - Volume Punchthrough Feature
Chapter Using the Remote Control INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VID2, FRNT, CMP1, CMP2 and DVI). MENU Displays and clears the Main Menu. Note: If you've just turned on the TV, the digital input takes some time to become available (usually about 25 seconds). While it...
Page 26 - Find Out If You need to Program the remote; doesn’t respond, you need to program the remote to operate it.; Programming the remote; Direct Entry, Manual Code Search; Using Direct Entry; the end of this section.; Using Manual Code Search
Chapter Using the Remote Control Find Out If You need to Program the remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV, such as a DVD player, do the following: 1. Turn on the device (in this example, a DVD player).2. Point the ...
Page 27 - Using Automatic Code Search; the remote starts the code search.
Chapter Using the Remote Control 3. Press and release the device button (SAT•CABLE, AUX or DVD) you want to program.4. Repeatedly press and release the ON•OFF button, watching for the device to respond. If it does turn off, press and release the OK button within 3 seconds to save the code. If you ac...
Page 28 - until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.; Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands
Chapter Using the Remote Control Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier, and you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a device that is connected to the audio/video receiver. An exa...
Page 29 - Once you find the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.; remote Code List; Audio Codes
Chapter Using the Remote Control Using the InPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the device (such as a DVD player or cable box) you want to view. 2. Once you find the input source you want, stop pressi...
Page 30 - CD
Chapter Using the Remote Control REALISTIC ............................................................... 469 REGAL ..................................................................... 482 REGENCY ............................................................... 477 REMBRANDT ..........................
Page 31 - DVR Codes
Chapter Using the Remote Control SAMSUNG ............................ 407 454 455 942 963 891SAMPO .................................................................... 417 SANSUI .................................................................... 394 SANYO .............................................
Page 32 - VCR Codes
0 Chapter Using the Remote Control SYLVANIA .............................................................. 581 TOSHIBA 641 632 638 629 630 607 572 624 625 631 ULTIMATE TV ................................................. 653 659 UNIDEN ................................................... 633 573 611 ...
Page 33 - Using the TV’s Features
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital and Analog Channels • Autotuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip rc a.com www.rca.com/television Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Page 34 - Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features Chapter Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. What you see depends on the input you're connected to (digital or analog) and the information available for the current program. This display is called th...
Page 35 - Digital and Analog Channels; Digital Channels; primary channel number.; Autotuning; Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature
Using the TV’s Features Chapter Digital and Analog Channels Your TV can choose both, analog and digital channels. You can switch between the two by pressing the ANT•CABLE button on your remote control when the remote is in TV mode. Digital Channels Digital channels can be made up of primary channels...
Page 36 - How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature; Setup
Using the TV’s Features Chapter Go back Channel setup Preferences Closed caption Autotuning Convergence ... ... ... ... ... Setup Press < or > key to select the input to be used for the AUX/HD key. Go back Set VCR channel Set AUX/HD channel Set SAT/CAB channel Set DVD channel VID1... DVI... CM...
Page 37 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 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 view...
Page 38 - The V-Chip rating Screen; Chip TV Ratin; Rating Settings Area; rating; Mature Audience Only.; Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger; Directed to Children 7 years and older.; Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
Using the TV’s Features Chapter The V-Chip rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Go back TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Status D L S V FV View View View View View View Press OK to view/block programs with this rating. V- Chip TV Ratin...
Page 39 - Blocking Age-Based ratings; Hierarchy of Age-Based ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 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 wan...
Page 40 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; Determine the content themes you want to change to; Canada V-Chip ratings; Children 8 and older.
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 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 ra...
Page 41 - Blocking Canadian V-Chip ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter Blocking Canadian V-Chip ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French prog...
Page 42 - V-Chip Movie rating Limit; Blocking Movie ratings; Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Using the TV’s Features 0 Chapter Your TV is equipped to support a downloadable rating system. It is similar to the current rating system your TV has, called V-Chip. When the new rating system is available, the TV downloads it from the signal and there is nothing you need to do to receive the inform...
Page 43 - Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. rc a.com www.rca.com/television Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Sound Menu • Picture Menu • Channel Guide Menu • Time Menu • Parental Control Menu • Setup Menu
Page 44 - Using the TV’s Menu System; Sound settings
Chapter 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. Depending on the kind of signal you're watching, the Sound menu will have different items available for you to adju...
Page 45 - Sound Mode; Sound logic
Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Current Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. (available for the digital channels 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 digital channels until yo...
Page 46 - Advanced picture settings
Chapter 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 , and Tint. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the...
Page 48 - Channel Guide Menu
Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System 010203040506070809 My 01My 02My 03My 04My 05My 06My 07My 08My 09 Channel Guide To select a channel press OK. Page +: > Page - : < Channel Guide Menu The Channel Guide lets you view the entire list of channel numbers and labels. Press the GUIDE button to bring...
Page 49 - Time Menu; Sleep Timer; Parental Control Menu
Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Go back Sleep timer Time Wake up timer Wake up time Wake up duration Channel number Daily 00:15 12:34 pm 06:00 am 01:00 04 ABC Time Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time. Time Lets you enter the current time. If it is ei...
Page 50 - Channel setup
Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences. To access the Setup menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Setup from the main menu. Channel setup Signal source Allows you to set which tuner you want to sea...
Page 51 - Closed Caption; Text
Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Some programs on digital channels offer digital captioning information, which gives you more options for the...
Page 53 - Convergence
Chapter Using the TV’s Menu System Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a device button (SAT•CABLE, AUX or DVD) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature. Go back Channel setup Pr...
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Page 55 - Chapter 5: Other Information; • FAQs
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. rc a.com www.rca.com/television Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter Overview: • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Limited Warranty
Page 56 - Other Information; How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?; Autoformat
Other Information Chapter Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA DIGITAL INPUT to view local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 18 for more information. How do I tell an ...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
Other Information Chapter 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.• Make sure the TV is plugged in.• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is...
Page 58 - The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
Other Information Chapter Continues on next page... Can’t select certain channel • Make sure the remote control is in TV mode. Press the TV button and enter the channel number using the number buttons. • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to...
Page 59 - Problems with DVI-HDTV Connection; The rating limits don’t work; How Do I Replace My Remote?
Other Information Chapter • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.) • You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batter...
Page 60 - Care and Cleaning
Other Information Chapter 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 soft, lin...
Page 61 - What your warranty covers:; information should be obtained from your dealer.); Product Registration:
Other Information Chapter rCA High-Definition Television (HDTV) Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship to the first consumer purchaser. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor.• One year from date of purchase for parts.•...
Page 62 - Limitation of Warranty:; may not apply to you.; If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
Other Information 0 Chapter Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ExCEPT TO THE ExTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE ...
Page 63 - Index
Chapter Index A A/V receiver 14Age-based ratings 37Amplifier 42Analog Closed Captions 49, 50Analog TV 2, 18, 32, 33, 46, 48ANT•CAB button 2, 22Antenna 2, 18 Jack 18 Aspect ratio 3Audio remote codes 27 Audio/Video Cables 19Jacks 19 Auto channel search 16, 48Auto channel update 48Auto convergence 51Au...
