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...SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. To assure adequate ventilation for recording. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may void the user's authority to operate it immediately. These numbers are located on the apparatus. The VCR ...Returning the card allows us to contact you use is designed to sit on the bottom of the unit will be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are manufactured...
...SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. To assure adequate ventilation for recording. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may void the user's authority to operate it immediately. These numbers are located on the apparatus. The VCR ...Returning the card allows us to contact you use is designed to sit on the bottom of the unit will be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are manufactured...
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...1 To order the correct lamp, you'll need to know your TV's model number, serial number, and lamp type-this lamp. brilliance, in the space provided at right). Your DLP™ HDTV doesn't use Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), which means you don't...SERIE LAMP EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker with Digital Light Processing™ system (DLP™) - This introduction describes three reasons why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP™ technology is an excellent choice: DLP™-brilliance in a new generation of Texas Instruments. a brilliantly choreographed, engineering marvel...
...1 To order the correct lamp, you'll need to know your TV's model number, serial number, and lamp type-this lamp. brilliance, in the space provided at right). Your DLP™ HDTV doesn't use Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), which means you don't...SERIE LAMP EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker with Digital Light Processing™ system (DLP™) - This introduction describes three reasons why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP™ technology is an excellent choice: DLP™-brilliance in a new generation of Texas Instruments. a brilliantly choreographed, engineering marvel...
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...peripheral vision. A pixel (which means the picture is a little wider than it 's much wider than tall because of pixels. This widescreen format makes sense because it is tall (a screen that is 20 inches wide is simply the width and height of the story. The... You have chosen to the movie theatres. Our field of TV viewing- Introduction Part 2: Why RCA DLP™ is actually much closer to the resolution this technology provides. There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but the pictures are basically three things about 200,000 ...
...peripheral vision. A pixel (which means the picture is a little wider than it 's much wider than tall because of pixels. This widescreen format makes sense because it is tall (a screen that is 20 inches wide is simply the width and height of the story. The... You have chosen to the movie theatres. Our field of TV viewing- Introduction Part 2: Why RCA DLP™ is actually much closer to the resolution this technology provides. There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but the pictures are basically three things about 200,000 ...
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...and progressively converts them . • GUIDE Plus+ System: The on the market- Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV There are transmitted and received using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture quality settings: Vibrant, Natural, and Cinematic. Chapter 3 provides more... GUIDE Plus+ system's Watch menu. 3 User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV • You can use DLP technology. Note: A cable box may be reproduced precisely because the images are other HDTVs on -screen programming guide helps you navigate through hundreds of channels so you watch...
...and progressively converts them . • GUIDE Plus+ System: The on the market- Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV There are transmitted and received using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture quality settings: Vibrant, Natural, and Cinematic. Chapter 3 provides more... GUIDE Plus+ system's Watch menu. 3 User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV • You can use DLP technology. Note: A cable box may be reproduced precisely because the images are other HDTVs on -screen programming guide helps you navigate through hundreds of channels so you watch...
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... system in most out of this User's Guide explains the features in the U.S. RCA understands how you pause live TV, record shows, and play them together via your HDTV! The DVR10 Audio Video Hard Disk Drive (AVHDD) component lets you watch TV and what is a U.S. the RECORD OUTPUT with its operation. Pause Live Digital...
... system in most out of this User's Guide explains the features in the U.S. RCA understands how you pause live TV, record shows, and play them together via your HDTV! The DVR10 Audio Video Hard Disk Drive (AVHDD) component lets you watch TV and what is a U.S. the RECORD OUTPUT with its operation. Pause Live Digital...
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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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... any of their power cords into an outlet that air can block the bottom ventilation slots and result in this cable to your TV and to your TV. G-LINK cable Coaxial cable 8 S-Video cable DVI-D cable Ethernet Cable A/V Cable Digital Optical Cable 1394 Cable Composite Video Audio/...) you may need to connect this book. Protect Components from it won't flow around other components. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Cables You Need to Connect Components to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately....
... any of their power cords into an outlet that air can block the bottom ventilation slots and result in this cable to your TV and to your TV. G-LINK cable Coaxial cable 8 S-Video cable DVI-D cable Ethernet Cable A/V Cable Digital Optical Cable 1394 Cable Composite Video Audio/...) you may need to connect this book. Protect Components from it won't flow around other components. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Cables You Need to Connect Components to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately....
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...-top Box Coaxial Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Title Go to... 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 Recorder + Digital VCR2 + Digital...
...-top Box Coaxial Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connection Title Go to... 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 Recorder + Digital VCR2 + Digital...
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...jack instead of digital programs (unless copy protected, using an S-Video cable (INPUT 1 or 2) or component video cables, you are using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs. Viewing the Components 1. Notes: If you must also use the component video input on the... TV. Connect your VCR to your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customer support. VCR VCR ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L AUDIO R L AUDIO R 3A 3B R ...
...jack instead of digital programs (unless copy protected, using an S-Video cable (INPUT 1 or 2) or component video cables, you are using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs. Viewing the Components 1. Notes: If you must also use the component video input on the... TV. Connect your VCR to your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customer support. VCR VCR ANTENNA IN ANTENNA OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN L AUDIO R L AUDIO R 3A 3B R ...
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...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 CABLE 1 Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 23) How to scroll ... Channels. • The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel. • The satellite receiver can be viewed on the TV using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs. 3. Connect the VCR's audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (audio/video) on...
...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 CABLE 1 Connect G-LINK Cable (see page 23) How to scroll ... Channels. • The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel. • The satellite receiver can be viewed on the TV using DVI HDTV or component video formats), as well as analog programs. 3. Connect the VCR's audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (audio/video) on...
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...speaker wire to connect the audio receiver's CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV may result. *Manufactured under license from the TV. Damage to the TV may result. Connections & Setup Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can decode only PCM, go to Audio menu, select ...or PCM option. • If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as shown on the TV and TV remote control. 3. Refer to your TV to the DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT Jack on the opposite page. • Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT...
...speaker wire to connect the audio receiver's CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV may result. *Manufactured under license from the TV. Damage to the TV may result. Connections & Setup Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can decode only PCM, go to Audio menu, select ...or PCM option. • If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as shown on the TV and TV remote control. 3. Refer to your TV to the DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT Jack on the opposite page. • Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT...
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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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... menu and Fixed/Variable Out screen and make sure you get audio from the external speakers only. Insert the wire core into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP L VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 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 Left Speaker 14 Chapter 1 Close the lever...
... menu and Fixed/Variable Out screen and make sure you get audio from the external speakers only. Insert the wire core into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP L VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 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 Left Speaker 14 Chapter 1 Close the lever...
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... is necessary to surf the Internet. A router enables you to the router. Connections & Setup Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet TV Computer How to Connect: TV + Router via your HDTV's internal web browser. • You'll need to use the Ethernet connection, if you are connecting a router to the... TV's ETHERNET jack. • A router with your HDTV depends upon your router and other components you will need to set up each component that came with a general connection to the TV's ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your computer....
... is necessary to surf the Internet. A router enables you to the router. Connections & Setup Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet TV Computer How to Connect: TV + Router via your HDTV's internal web browser. • You'll need to use the Ethernet connection, if you are connecting a router to the... TV's ETHERNET jack. • A router with your HDTV depends upon your router and other components you will need to set up each component that came with a general connection to the TV's ETHERNET jack so you can maximize your computer....
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... DTVLink (1394) jack. • Only compatible 1394 components are available from some components with power) and 6-pin connector (without power supplied). Your HDTV has a 6-pin connector (without power supplied). Note: If you've tuned to a 1394 input, you should have some camcorders. In addition, ... IEEE-1394 and DTVLink components are capable of sending digital audio, digital video, and digital control signals back and forth between components. Your TV is , each component connected in a chain-like RECORD, STOP, FAST FORWARD, REVERSE, PAUSE, and PLAY when remote is capable of...
... DTVLink (1394) jack. • Only compatible 1394 components are available from some components with power) and 6-pin connector (without power supplied). Your HDTV has a 6-pin connector (without power supplied). Note: If you've tuned to a 1394 input, you should have some camcorders. In addition, ... IEEE-1394 and DTVLink components are capable of sending digital audio, digital video, and digital control signals back and forth between components. Your TV is , each component connected in a chain-like RECORD, STOP, FAST FORWARD, REVERSE, PAUSE, and PLAY when remote is capable of...
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... 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 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 integrated signals (both analog and digital). Your TV has a DVI-D format connector and supports some digital...
... 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 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 integrated signals (both analog and digital). Your TV has a DVI-D format connector and supports some digital...
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...: This TV's optical digital output jack fully complies with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Older equipment, some of which is a compressed digital video input/output offering an IEEE 1394-type connection that receiver for Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) because the DVI-HDTV cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. registered mark of performance...
...: This TV's optical digital output jack fully complies with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Older equipment, some of which is a compressed digital video input/output offering an IEEE 1394-type connection that receiver for Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) because the DVI-HDTV cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. registered mark of performance...
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... the picture signal, not the sound. Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) These jacks are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are used for audio (mono), connect it to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for left audio). Note: If your... a DVD player) has an S-VIDEO jack and composite video, connect the component to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack 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 the black ...
... the picture signal, not the sound. Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) These jacks are labeled ANTENNA A INPUT and ANTENNA B INPUT. The RF and coaxial jacks on the TV are used for audio (mono), connect it to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for left audio). Note: If your... a DVD player) has an S-VIDEO jack and composite video, connect the component to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack 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 the black ...
