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...to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Returning the card allows us to operate it immediately. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may void the user's authority to contact you if needed . Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone... VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. The apparatus shall not be placed on the apparatus. To assure adequate ventilation for proper grounding and, in reduced ...
...to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Returning the card allows us to operate it immediately. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may void the user's authority to contact you if needed . Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone... VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. The apparatus shall not be placed on the apparatus. To assure adequate ventilation for proper grounding and, in reduced ...
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...high-performance HDTV that is the most brilliant, accurate images! DLP™ and HDTV. This introduction describes three reasons why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP™ technology is an excellent choice: DLP™-brilliance in a new generation of technology- Fold Mirror Lamp Replacement DLP technology uses ...all of the TV's features. Model No Lamp Type Date Digital Light Processing, DLP and DLP Cinema are trademarks of their respective companies. 1 with Digital Light Processing™ system (DLP™) - Introduction Thank you 'll need to know your TV's model number,...
...high-performance HDTV that is the most brilliant, accurate images! DLP™ and HDTV. This introduction describes three reasons why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP™ technology is an excellent choice: DLP™-brilliance in a new generation of technology- Fold Mirror Lamp Replacement DLP technology uses ...all of the TV's features. Model No Lamp Type Date Digital Light Processing, DLP and DLP Cinema are trademarks of their respective companies. 1 with Digital Light Processing™ system (DLP™) - Introduction Thank you 'll need to know your TV's model number,...
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... much wider than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2, 073,600). The picture you ) The crisp, lifelike picture people rave about HDTV that time. As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in 1941 by calculating the number of active lines of pixels. That's when they created the 16 x 9 (...ratio (also called analog) only has a resolution of about 15 inches tall). This widescreen format makes sense because it closer to the way we see on your TV is up and panoramic views. 2 Introduction Part 2: Why RCA DLP™ is simply the width and height of the picture. A regular, analog ...
... much wider than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2, 073,600). The picture you ) The crisp, lifelike picture people rave about HDTV that time. As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in 1941 by calculating the number of active lines of pixels. That's when they created the 16 x 9 (...ratio (also called analog) only has a resolution of about 15 inches tall). This widescreen format makes sense because it closer to the way we see on your TV is up and panoramic views. 2 Introduction Part 2: Why RCA DLP™ is simply the width and height of the picture. A regular, analog ...
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... television broadcast system that use DLP technology. Digital signals, in the United States for a set up reminders to interference from the guide! Such precision yields a signal that is capable of 1s and 0s. A summary of owning an RCA HDTV There are other HDTVs on the digital revolution that...can interpret digital cable signals because it can be necessary to achieve optimum digital picture performance. User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV • You can use them to view scrambled and/or premium channels. The tuner is ready for digital cable (no need ...
... television broadcast system that use DLP technology. Digital signals, in the United States for a set up reminders to interference from the guide! Such precision yields a signal that is capable of 1s and 0s. A summary of owning an RCA HDTV There are other HDTVs on the digital revolution that...can interpret digital cable signals because it can be necessary to achieve optimum digital picture performance. User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV • You can use them to view scrambled and/or premium channels. The tuner is ready for digital cable (no need ...
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...Optional DVR10 Hard Disk Drive - Just link them back (digital, broadcasts only-ATSC and QAM signals). Pause Live Digital TV and record digital programs RCA offers an Audio Video Hard Disk Drive (model DVR10) with two rear speaker outputs, enjoy the feeling of this service... sold separately. TruSurround™ provides surround sound technology, and with IEEE 1394, available at your HDTV with two 1" tweeters and two 5" midrange drivers to HDTV seamless. That's why RCA added Record Output Jacks to your high-speed compatible 1394 digital components. What's Next? The rest...
...Optional DVR10 Hard Disk Drive - Just link them back (digital, broadcasts only-ATSC and QAM signals). Pause Live Digital TV and record digital programs RCA offers an Audio Video Hard Disk Drive (model DVR10) with two rear speaker outputs, enjoy the feeling of this service... sold separately. TruSurround™ provides surround sound technology, and with IEEE 1394, available at your HDTV with two 1" tweeters and two 5" midrange drivers to HDTV seamless. That's why RCA added Record Output Jacks to your high-speed compatible 1394 digital components. What's Next? The rest...
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... 10 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 11 How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers 12 How to Connect: TV + A/V/Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel 12 How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver 14 How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV's ETHERNET Jack 15 How to Connect: TV + DTVLink® and/or...
... 10 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 11 How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers 12 How to Connect: TV + A/V/Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel 12 How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver 14 How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV's ETHERNET Jack 15 How to Connect: TV + DTVLink® and/or...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels 62 Picture Quality Menu ...64 Picture Settings ...64 Picture Presets ...64 Auto Color ...65 Color Warmth ...... Screen Format ...74 Record Output ...75 Color Scheme ...75 Translucency ...76 Menu Language ...76 Digital Channel Info ...76 Lamp Power ...76 Chapter 5: Reference Troubleshooting ...78 HDTV Specifications ...82 Accessory Information ...84 Limited Warranty ...87 Care and Cleaning ...88 FCC Information ...89 Index ...90 6
Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels 62 Picture Quality Menu ...64 Picture Settings ...64 Picture Presets ...64 Auto Color ...65 Color Warmth ...... Screen Format ...74 Record Output ...75 Color Scheme ...75 Translucency ...76 Menu Language ...76 Digital Channel Info ...76 Lamp Power ...76 Chapter 5: Reference Troubleshooting ...78 HDTV Specifications ...82 Accessory Information ...84 Limited Warranty ...87 Care and Cleaning ...88 FCC Information ...89 Index ...90 6
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • 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 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 • How To Connect • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • 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 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7
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...Don't stack components. • If you place components in order for the connections represented in reduced lifetime due to set up your TV. Position Cables Properly to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Refer to Avoid Audio Interference • Insert each cable firmly into ...the designated jack. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Using a Stand This television is a table model and is controlled ...
...Don't stack components. • If you place components in order for the connections represented in reduced lifetime due to set up your TV. Position Cables Properly to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Refer to Avoid Audio Interference • Insert each cable firmly into ...the designated jack. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Using a Stand This television is a table model and is controlled ...
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... Speaker wire POWER VOL - CH MENU CH TV A/V Receiver Speakers Digital/Network Connections POWER VOL + VOL - TV + DVD + VCR page 10 TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR page 11 TV + Speakers Using page 14 HDTV's Center Channel TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers Using HDTV's Center Channel pages 12, 13 TV + Router + Computer + Cable Modem page 15 TV + Digital VCR1 + Digital DVD1 + Digital Video...
... Speaker wire POWER VOL - CH MENU CH TV A/V Receiver Speakers Digital/Network Connections POWER VOL + VOL - TV + DVD + VCR page 10 TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR page 11 TV + Speakers Using page 14 HDTV's Center Channel TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers Using HDTV's Center Channel pages 12, 13 TV + Router + Computer + Cable Modem page 15 TV + Digital VCR1 + Digital DVD1 + Digital Video...
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...the component video cables. 3. If you want to ANTENNA A INPUT. 2. B. Connect your TV. Connections & Setup POWER VOL + VOL - Connect your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customer support. If you must also use the S-VIDEO jack instead of digital programs (unless...MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT CABLE 1 How to ANTENNA B INPUT. The S-Video cable and...
...the component video cables. 3. If you want to ANTENNA A INPUT. 2. B. Connect your TV. Connections & Setup POWER VOL + VOL - Connect your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customer support. If you must also use the S-VIDEO jack instead of digital programs (unless...MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT CABLE 1 How to ANTENNA B INPUT. The S-Video cable and...
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... L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT CABLE 1 Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 23) How to RECORD... OUTPUT on the TV using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs. 3. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video output, you have only an...
... L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT CABLE 1 Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 23) How to RECORD... OUTPUT on the TV using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs. 3. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video output, you have only an...
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... Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Digital Audio Output, and select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM option. • If your HDTV, you can decode only PCM, go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio menu and select whether you want . Refer to your.../ VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed volume audio or variable volume audio. • Fixed Output provides fixed-level audio output from the TV to external front and rear speakers. Connections & Setup Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your receiver can choose various connection options depending on...
... Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Digital Audio Output, and select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM option. • If your HDTV, you can decode only PCM, go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio menu and select whether you want . Refer to your.../ VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed volume audio or variable volume audio. • Fixed Output provides fixed-level audio output from the TV to external front and rear speakers. Connections & Setup Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your receiver can choose various connection options depending on...
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...VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT SPEAKER SELECT INT W/ R EXT EXT SURR CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO INPUT 1 L VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 4 V V V PR V PR L/MONO S-VIDEO ...S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Back of Left Front Speaker ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET G-LINK ANTENNA A INPUT -+ -+ Back of Left ...
...VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT SPEAKER SELECT INT W/ R EXT EXT SURR CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO INPUT 1 L VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 4 V V V PR V PR L/MONO S-VIDEO ...S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Back of Left Front Speaker ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET G-LINK ANTENNA A INPUT -+ -+ Back of Left ...
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... 4 V V V PR V PR L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT -+ Back of two wires touch. Go to the Audio menu and...
... 4 V V V PR V PR L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT -+ Back of two wires touch. Go to the Audio menu and...
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... the Internet. An Internet Service Provider subscription is needed to effectively surf the Internet via the HDTV's ETHERNET Jack The illustration above provides you with a general connection to the TV's ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your ISP. A router enables you will need to use...such as a computer, cable modem, or DSL modem. Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet TV Computer How to Connect: TV + Router via your TV that came with the router and the components you are connecting for specific instructions. Most ISPs will need to connect a...
... the Internet. An Internet Service Provider subscription is needed to effectively surf the Internet via the HDTV's ETHERNET Jack The illustration above provides you with a general connection to the TV's ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your ISP. A router enables you will need to use...such as a computer, cable modem, or DSL modem. Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet TV Computer How to Connect: TV + Router via your TV that came with the router and the components you are connecting for specific instructions. Most ISPs will need to connect a...
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...loop the 1394 components back to a component that enforces video copy protection. 16 Chapter 1 See component's manual for 1394 network speed. • The TV can't decode DV format of the chain and the faster ones closest to -component or hub. Note: If you've tuned to -6 pin adapter cables... at the end of some camcorders, but it in the Input list. The hub method is in TV mode. Note: The TV sends audio/video through the 1394 jack (labeled DTVLink) only to the TV. Your HDTV has a 6-pin connector (without power supplied). You should know: • Connect your local electronic ...
...loop the 1394 components back to a component that enforces video copy protection. 16 Chapter 1 See component's manual for 1394 network speed. • The TV can't decode DV format of the chain and the faster ones closest to -component or hub. Note: If you've tuned to -6 pin adapter cables... at the end of some camcorders, but it in the Input list. The hub method is in TV mode. Note: The TV sends audio/video through the 1394 jack (labeled DTVLink) only to the TV. Your HDTV has a 6-pin connector (without power supplied). You should know: • Connect your local electronic ...
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... L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT HD Set Top Box R L How to Connect...: TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) DVI-D Connector DVI Cable (not provided) Digital Visual Interface is used for digital display components. You should...
... L/MONO S-VIDEO L/MONO PB L/MONO PB L/MONO R AUDIO INPUT 1 R AUDIO INPUT 2 R AUDIO INPUT 3 YR AUDIO INPUT 4 YR AUDIO INPUT 5 TV VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT G-LINK ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET ANTENNA A INPUT HD Set Top Box R L How to Connect...: TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) DVI-D Connector DVI Cable (not provided) Digital Visual Interface is used for digital display components. You should...
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... format better known to some program guides and interactive components. You can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) because the DVI-HDTV cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. If you own a receiver that you only connect a... your components but don't connect the components in the U.S. VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface-High Definition Television) Connector DVI-HDTV is a trademark of which is good. Note: This TV's optical digital output jack fully complies with the antenna RF connection is not fully ...
... format better known to some program guides and interactive components. You can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) because the DVI-HDTV cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. If you own a receiver that you only connect a... your components but don't connect the components in the U.S. VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface-High Definition Television) Connector DVI-HDTV is a trademark of which is good. Note: This TV's optical digital output jack fully complies with the antenna RF connection is not fully ...
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..., not the sound. The audio/video jacks are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV and don't connect the right (red) audio part of the cable. This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated from...quality than the regular video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called composite video. Chapter 1 19 Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) These jacks are primarily used for most audio/video connections between components. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables...
..., not the sound. The audio/video jacks are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV and don't connect the right (red) audio part of the cable. This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated from...quality than the regular video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called composite video. Chapter 1 19 Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) These jacks are primarily used for most audio/video connections between components. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables...