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...mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your sales receipt to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Don't place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on a firm, flat www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. ...license from overheating. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be placed on the apparatus. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone In the United States, TV GUIDE and other surfaces. The TV Guide On Screen system is of adequate size...
...mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your sales receipt to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Don't place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on a firm, flat www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. ...license from overheating. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be placed on the apparatus. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/Address/Phone In the United States, TV GUIDE and other surfaces. The TV Guide On Screen system is of adequate size...
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...8482; technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you'll need to know your TV's model number, serial number, and lamp type-this lamp, which means you don't have to page 78 for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on the left). Thin and Light The efficiency of DLP&#...8482; technology-brilliance in color and design Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP™ HDTV is better Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Part 1: DLP™ technology-brilliance in a new generation of the TV. Even though this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas ...
...8482; technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you'll need to know your TV's model number, serial number, and lamp type-this lamp, which means you don't have to page 78 for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on the left). Thin and Light The efficiency of DLP&#...8482; technology-brilliance in color and design Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP™ HDTV is better Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Part 1: DLP™ technology-brilliance in a new generation of the TV. Even though this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas ...
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...resolution of about when experiencing true HDTV is just part of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres. Introduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium HDTV is better DLP™ technology is due to the resolution this technology provides. There are crisper and cleaner with more detail.... about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels = 211,200 pixels). The resolution is capable of more than analog TV, but the pictures are many technological advancements that works for HDTV. The HDTV format is measured by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee...
...resolution of about when experiencing true HDTV is just part of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres. Introduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium HDTV is better DLP™ technology is due to the resolution this technology provides. There are crisper and cleaner with more detail.... about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels = 211,200 pixels). The resolution is capable of more than analog TV, but the pictures are many technological advancements that works for HDTV. The HDTV format is measured by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee...
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...: A digital cable card may be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV There are susceptible to view unscrambled digital cable programming. CableCARD™ is no need for a cable box to interference... from planes passing overhead, weather, and household appliances. Now, we've gone one better-your TV's most unique features follows. TruScan Digital Reality The intelligent signal processing of your HDTV's tuner is digital cable ready, which means there ...
...: A digital cable card may be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV There are susceptible to view unscrambled digital cable programming. CableCARD™ is no need for a cable box to interference... from planes passing overhead, weather, and household appliances. Now, we've gone one better-your TV's most unique features follows. TruScan Digital Reality The intelligent signal processing of your HDTV's tuner is digital cable ready, which means there ...
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... 60% 55% On Cool Frame Comb High Low High A change inputs. • Help Text: The elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV's features and explains how to use the Search feature to watch a show at a certain time and record an upcoming show from the Guide...Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame, Professional. You can customize your viewing taste and match the lighting where you watch TV and what 's on and tune directly to HDTV seamless. That's why RCA Scenium added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to fit your TV to this screen is a registered trademark of Gemstar...
... 60% 55% On Cool Frame Comb High Low High A change inputs. • Help Text: The elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV's features and explains how to use the Search feature to watch a show at a certain time and record an upcoming show from the Guide...Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame, Professional. You can customize your viewing taste and match the lighting where you watch TV and what 's on and tune directly to HDTV seamless. That's why RCA Scenium added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to fit your TV to this screen is a registered trademark of Gemstar...
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... Connect the G-LINK Cable 19 How to Find the Remote Sensor 19 Placing the G-LINK Wands...19 Plug in the TV ...20 Put Batteries in the Remote ...20 Turn on the TV...20 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup 20 Complete the Assisted Setup ...21 Set the Menu Language... ...21 Complete Channel Search ...21 The TV Guide On Screen System Setup 21 What To Expect ...26 Watching TV...26 Next Steps ...27 Explanation of Jacks ...28 The Front of Your TV...31 Front Input Jacks ...31 Front Panel ...32 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control...
... Connect the G-LINK Cable 19 How to Find the Remote Sensor 19 Placing the G-LINK Wands...19 Plug in the TV ...20 Put Batteries in the Remote ...20 Turn on the TV...20 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup 20 Complete the Assisted Setup ...21 Set the Menu Language... ...21 Complete Channel Search ...21 The TV Guide On Screen System Setup 21 What To Expect ...26 Watching TV...26 Next Steps ...27 Explanation of Jacks ...28 The Front of Your TV...31 Front Input Jacks ...31 Front Panel ...32 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control...
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... System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels 64 Navigating the Menu System 64 On-Screen Help ...64 Controls ...64 TV Guide Menu ...66 Picture Quality Menu...66 Picture Settings ...66 Picture Presets ...67 Auto Color ...67 Color Warmth ...67 Noise Reduction ...67 Green Stretch ...67 ... ...90 6 Table of Contents Listings ...47 Listings Panel Menu ...47 Search ...50 Setup ...51 Schedule ...52 Promotions and Advertising...53 Parental Controls ...54 Lock/Unlock TV...54 Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch.
... System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels 64 Navigating the Menu System 64 On-Screen Help ...64 Controls ...64 TV Guide Menu ...66 Picture Quality Menu...66 Picture Settings ...66 Picture Presets ...67 Auto Color ...67 Color Warmth ...67 Noise Reduction ...67 Green Stretch ...67 ... ...90 6 Table of Contents Listings ...47 Listings Panel Menu ...47 Search ...50 Setup ...51 Schedule ...52 Promotions and Advertising...53 Parental Controls ...54 Lock/Unlock TV...54 Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch.
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: t Things to Consider Before You Connect t Choose Your Signal t Choose Your Connection t Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable t Plug in the TV t Put Batteries in the Remote t Turn on the TV t Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup t Complete the Assisted Setup t What To Expect t Next Steps t Explanation of Jacks t The Front of Your TV Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: t Things to Consider Before You Connect t Choose Your Signal t Choose Your Connection t Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable t Plug in the TV t Put Batteries in the Remote t Turn on the TV t Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup t Complete the Assisted Setup t What To Expect t Next Steps t Explanation of Jacks t The Front of Your TV Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7
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...on any of their power cords into the designated jack. For more information, call your TV. Protect Devices from it won't flow around other devices. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. A security card provided by... television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all devices before you connect an audio receiver or ampli&#...
...on any of their power cords into the designated jack. For more information, call your TV. Protect Devices from it won't flow around other devices. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. A security card provided by... television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all devices before you connect an audio receiver or ampli&#...
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..., go to page 21. • When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are available using a certain antenna. The back panel of your TV is to get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input. CableCARD Slot CABLE... get a signal. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what type of antenna you need, go to rca.com or go to the connection on the back of the TV to receive cable channels. Press the ANT•CAB button to tune to the Antenna Input. 9 To complete a channel...
..., go to page 21. • When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are available using a certain antenna. The back panel of your TV is to get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input. CableCARD Slot CABLE... get a signal. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what type of antenna you need, go to rca.com or go to the connection on the back of the TV to receive cable channels. Press the ANT•CAB button to tune to the Antenna Input. 9 To complete a channel...
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... INPUT jack so the digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information. • Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can 't order video-on the card until almost the entire card is set -top box. Wait to obtain a digital cable card. Go...cable to page 73 for more information on the CableCARD Tools menu. In the case it is not recommended you experience problems with any other TV, unless it needs to access the menu system. If you remove the digital cable card. Notes: If your information screen disappears before you the...
... INPUT jack so the digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information. • Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can 't order video-on the card until almost the entire card is set -top box. Wait to obtain a digital cable card. Go...cable to page 73 for more information on the CableCARD Tools menu. In the case it is not recommended you experience problems with any other TV, unless it needs to access the menu system. If you remove the digital cable card. Notes: If your information screen disappears before you the...
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... of the signal you in its operation. Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to the Antenna or Cable input is best for you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 18 for DVI audio. 2 sets of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home ... registered trademarks of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) Chapter 1 11 Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com. For additional assistance while using your TV. Y Pb Pr Component video page 12-13 Y/VIDEO L Audio R and L PB R Audio PR S-VIDEO COMPOSITE...
... of the signal you in its operation. Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to the Antenna or Cable input is best for you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 18 for DVI audio. 2 sets of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home ... registered trademarks of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) Chapter 1 11 Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com. For additional assistance while using your TV. Y Pb Pr Component video page 12-13 Y/VIDEO L Audio R and L PB R Audio PR S-VIDEO COMPOSITE...
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...device: 1. This is connected to view. Turn on the remote control to view, for location. Press the TV button on the TV and the device you want to the TV's INPUT 2 jacks. Not Rated 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i ...L R S-VIDEO R R INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO L PB R PR S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUT TV button learning ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SAT/CAB AUX AUDIO CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT CC FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP INPUT button GUIDE VOL CH MUTE...
...device: 1. This is connected to view. Turn on the remote control to view, for location. Press the TV button on the TV and the device you want to the TV's INPUT 2 jacks. Not Rated 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i ...L R S-VIDEO R R INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO L PB R PR S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUT TV button learning ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SAT/CAB AUX AUDIO CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT CC FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP INPUT button GUIDE VOL CH MUTE...
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...the Device This connection allows you use the component video input for example, a DVD player. If the device you are done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To continue connecting devices, go to the Audio Output jacks on page 9. 2. Using... the example of the TV and to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for better quality. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Red= right audio; B R 3. ...
...the Device This connection allows you use the component video input for example, a DVD player. If the device you are done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To continue connecting devices, go to the Audio Output jacks on page 9. 2. Using... the example of the TV and to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for better quality. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Red= right audio; B R 3. ...
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...device: 1. See Chapter 3 for location. Turn on Auto Tuning. Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you 've connected to the TV. 14 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. Connections & Setup ... R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN TV button learning ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SAT/CAB AUX AUDIO CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT CC FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M INPUT button SOUND SKIP GUIDE VOL CH MUTE...
...device: 1. See Chapter 3 for location. Turn on Auto Tuning. Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you 've connected to the TV. 14 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in the channel banner. Connections & Setup ... R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO L R OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN TV button learning ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SAT/CAB AUX AUDIO CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT CC FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M INPUT button SOUND SKIP GUIDE VOL CH MUTE...
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... devices to your cable and/or off-air antenna as a VCR that has audio/ video inputs and outputs. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV's INPUT 1 jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR's audio/video input. 4. Red= right audio; white= left audio Connecting the Device This... connection allows you to record both analog and digital programs (except copy protected or component video formats). Connect your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To continue connecting devices, go to the next page. • If you don...
... devices to your cable and/or off-air antenna as a VCR that has audio/ video inputs and outputs. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV's INPUT 1 jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR's audio/video input. 4. Red= right audio; white= left audio Connecting the Device This... connection allows you to record both analog and digital programs (except copy protected or component video formats). Connect your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To continue connecting devices, go to the next page. • If you don...
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...Pb Pr Video Out R L Audio Out HDMI Out INPUT 3 Y/VIDEO L PB R A PR S-VIDEO B OR DVI Out C R L Audio Out Device with DVI TV button learning ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SAT/CAB AUX AUDIO CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT CC FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP INPUT button GUIDE VOL CH MUTE...remote in SRS MPAA - To view this connection is called Auto Tuning. See picture below for more information on the remote control to the TV. Not Rated Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i HD 16 Chapter 1 Turn on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until...
...Pb Pr Video Out R L Audio Out HDMI Out INPUT 3 Y/VIDEO L PB R A PR S-VIDEO B OR DVI Out C R L Audio Out Device with DVI TV button learning ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SAT/CAB AUX AUDIO CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT CC FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP INPUT button GUIDE VOL CH MUTE...remote in SRS MPAA - To view this connection is called Auto Tuning. See picture below for more information on the remote control to the TV. Not Rated Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i HD 16 Chapter 1 Turn on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until...
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... has a DVI jack using an HDMI cable. white= left and right cables to connect Audio left audio • Connect your TV is also compatible with a computer. OR • Connect your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To find out more about connecting audio/video receivers,... (DVI), the jack on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 3. . • If you need to the R and L jacks on the back of the TV. HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter Red White Audio cables are done connecting devices to your device that aren't in the Audio Connections menu...
... has a DVI jack using an HDMI cable. white= left and right cables to connect Audio left audio • Connect your TV is also compatible with a computer. OR • Connect your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. • To find out more about connecting audio/video receivers,... (DVI), the jack on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 3. . • If you need to the R and L jacks on the back of the TV. HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter Red White Audio cables are done connecting devices to your device that aren't in the Audio Connections menu...
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From good to best sound, choose one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on the type and quality of sound that you want . Subwoofer cable • If you are .../V AUDIO OUTPU VIDEO SU L PB R PB R L R PR S-VIDEO PR S-VIDEO R FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT SUBWOOFER L R Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver For better sound quality than the TV's internal speakers, connect to an audio receiver using audio cables. Volume levels are color coded- Digital Optical cable Connecting Your...
From good to best sound, choose one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input jack on the type and quality of sound that you want . Subwoofer cable • If you are .../V AUDIO OUTPU VIDEO SU L PB R PB R L R PR S-VIDEO PR S-VIDEO R FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT SUBWOOFER L R Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver For better sound quality than the TV's internal speakers, connect to an audio receiver using audio cables. Volume levels are color coded- Digital Optical cable Connecting Your...
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..., one-touch VCR recording and timed recordings won 't work . Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The supplied G-LINK cable enables the TV Guide On Screen system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor. 1. VCR - Some... box, you move the remote control across the front of the extra G-LINK wand with the cable box and/or VCR to a channel when the TV Guide On Screen system is connected to which you 've located the VCR's or cable box's remote sensor. G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) COMPOSITE...
..., one-touch VCR recording and timed recordings won 't work . Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The supplied G-LINK cable enables the TV Guide On Screen system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor. 1. VCR - Some... box, you move the remote control across the front of the extra G-LINK wand with the cable box and/or VCR to a channel when the TV Guide On Screen system is connected to which you 've located the VCR's or cable box's remote sensor. G-LINK DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) COMPOSITE...
