RCA TV Receiver HDTV User Guide
High-Definition  
Television  
User’s Guide  
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Introduction  
Thank you for choosing RCA  
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring Digital  
Light Processing™ (DLP™) technology—a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision  
represents an investment in a new generation of technology— DLP and HDTV. Even though  
this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind— with  
comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV’s features.  
This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA HDTV featuring DLP technology is  
an excellent choice:  
Part 1: DLP—brilliance in color, design, and technology  
Part 2: Why RCA DLP is better  
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV  
Part 1: DLP— brilliance, in color, design, and technology  
RCA brings you brilliant pictures with Digital Light Processing (DLP) system — a brilliantly  
choreographed, engineering marvel that combines microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring  
you the best and brightest pictures possible.  
How DLP Works  
In general, DLP combines microscopic mirrors, a specially  
designed semiconductor, and a color wheel to adjust light to  
display the most brilliant, accurate images! Your DLP HDTV  
doesn’t use Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), which means you don’t  
have to worry about screen burn (fixed video images burning  
onto the screen permanently) or convergence (realigning the  
CRTs). The diagram on the left illustrates the complex system.  
Thin and Light  
The efficiency of DLP technology enabled our design team to  
create a high-performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin and  
weighs less than 100 pounds.  
Lamp Replacement  
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service  
DLP technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you’ll need to  
replace this lamp, which you can do yourself by following the  
instructions that come packed with the new lamp. To order the  
correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model number, serial  
number, and lamp type—this information is listed on the Service  
Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown on the  
left). The sticker is located on the right side of the TV. The lamp  
type can also be found in the TV’s Lamp Power menu. Go to page  
58 for more information. For future reference, write down the  
information in the space provided at the left.  
HDLP50XXXXXX  
000000000 X  
SERIAL SERIE  
LAMP  
EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker  
with lamp type listed.  
Model No.____________________________________  
Lamp Type___________________________________  
Date_________________________________________  
Digital Light Processing, DLP and DLP Cinema are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other products and names may or may not be  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
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Introduction  
Part 2: Why RCA DLP is better  
DLP 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 a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2) aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound.  
Resolution (it’s math...that works for you)  
The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology  
provides. The resolution is measured by calculating the number of active lines of pixels. A pixel (which stands for picture  
element) is a small dot. The picture you see on your TV is composed of these dots.  
A regular, analog television only has a resolution of about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels =  
211,200 pixels). The HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600).  
More pixels equal more detail. In summary, HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to 10 times the resolution of the  
picture on a regular, analog TV!  
Feature  
Analog (NTSC)  
525  
HD Digital (ATSC)  
1125  
Total Scan Lines  
Effective Scan Lines  
Aspect Ratio  
Max Resolution  
Sound  
480  
1080  
4:3  
16:9 (Widescreen)  
1920 x 1080  
5.1 ch Surround  
720 x 480  
2-ch Stereo  
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 broadcasting in  
1941 by the NTSC (the National Television Standards Committee), it made  
sense to adopt the 4:3 aspect ratio the film industry was using at that time.  
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie  
industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and  
back to the movie theatres. That’s when they created the 16:9 aspect ratio  
(also called widescreen format). When the standards for HDTV were being  
developed by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the 16:9  
aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV.  
16:9 Aspect Ratio  
This widescreen format makes sense because it’s much closer to the way  
we see. Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our  
peripheral vision. Not only is it closer to the way we see, but the pictures are  
crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close-up and panoramic views.  
4:3 Aspect Ratio  
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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 interference from planes passing overhead, weather, and household appliances.  
Digital signals, in contrast to analog signals, can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received  
using the computer language of 1s and 0s. Such precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio-quality picture  
and Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sound.  
Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV  
There are other HDTV’s on the market- even some that use DLP technology. But your RCA HDTV has been designed with  
features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution  
that is taking place. A summary of your TV’s most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and  
additional features.  
Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM  
RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs (which means there is no need for another box to receive  
digital programming). Now, we’ve gone one better— your HDTV’s tuner is digital cable ready (no need for a cable box  
to view unscrambled digital cable programming). The CableCARD™ slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable  
card to access digital cable. The tuner is able to decode all 35 formats of digital television broadcasts, and it can interpret  
unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation).  
Note: A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled (encrypted) channels. Contact your cable provider for  
more information. Go to page 18 for more information.  
TruScan Digital Reality  
The intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts  
them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified  
and can automatically convert the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail--a process commonly  
referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.  
User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
Go Back  
Contrast  
65%  
70%  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting  
where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture  
quality settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame,  
Professional. You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV  
will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs.  
Vibrant (Day)  
Natural  
Color  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
Tint  
55%  
Cinematic (Night)  
Videogame  
Professional  
Personal  
Black Level  
Sharpness  
60%  
55%  
Auto Color  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
On  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
Cool  
Frame Comb  
High  
Low  
High  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.  
Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.  
Press 3to return to the menu.  
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Help Text: The elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV’s features  
and explains how to use them.  
Help text  
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Audio/Video Output Jacks  
Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can’t receive or record digital TV signals, recording digital TV  
broadcasts wasn’t possible without purchasing additional equipment. That’s why RCA added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks  
to this HDTV. These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs. RCA understands how you watch TV and  
what’s necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction............................................................................................... 1  
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................................8  
Protect Against Power Surges...................................................................................................8  
Protect Components from Overheating...................................................................................8  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference............................................................8  
Use Indirect Light.......................................................................................................................8  
Using a Stand .............................................................................................................................8  
Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV....................................................8  
Choose Your Connection..................................................................................................................9  
Explanation of Jacks and Cables....................................................................................................10  
The Front of Your TV.......................................................................................................................14  
Front Input Jacks......................................................................................................................14  
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................14  
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player...............................................................................15  
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR.....................................................................16  
How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI..........................................................17  
How to Connect: TV + CableCARD..........................................................................................18  
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service............................................................................18  
Audio Connections...................................................................................................................19  
Plug in the TV..................................................................................................................................21  
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................................21  
Turn on the TV.................................................................................................................................21  
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup...........................................................21  
Complete the Assisted Setup.........................................................................................................21  
Set the Menu Language .........................................................................................................22  
Complete Channel Search .......................................................................................................22  
Changing Channels..................................................................................................................22  
Next Steps .......................................................................................................................................22  
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control  
The Buttons on the Remote Control..............................................................................................24  
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .........................................................26  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................................26  
Programming the Remote.......................................................................................................26  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It.................................................................27  
Modes of Operation ................................................................................................................28  
Volume Punchthrough Feature......................................................................................................28  
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ..................................................................29  
Using the INPUT Button..................................................................................................................29  
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................................29  
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features  
About the Channel Banner.............................................................................................................32  
Digital or Analog TV Channels.......................................................................................................33  
Direct Tuning to a Channel .....................................................................................................33  
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................34  
Lock/Unlock TV.........................................................................................................................34  
Channel Lists.............................................................................................................................34  
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada................................................................................35  
USA V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................................................................................35  
Canada V-Chip..........................................................................................................................39  
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Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................................................................................41  
Emergency Alert System ................................................................................................................42  
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System  
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels.................................................................................44  
Navigating the Menu System..................................................................................................44  
On-Screen Help ........................................................................................................................44  
Controls ....................................................................................................................................44  
Picture Quality Menu......................................................................................................................46  
Picture Settings ........................................................................................................................46  
Picture Presets ..........................................................................................................................46  
Auto Color .............................................................................................................................47  
Color Warmth ........................................................................................................................47  
Noise Reduction .......................................................................................................................47  
Green Stretch ...........................................................................................................................47  
Edge Enhancement..................................................................................................................47  
Contrast Expand.......................................................................................................................48  
Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................................48  
Audio Menu.....................................................................................................................................49  
Equalizer Presets ......................................................................................................................49  
Audio Processor........................................................................................................................49  
Sound Logic..............................................................................................................................50  
Audio Mode .............................................................................................................................50  
SAP (Second Audio Program)..................................................................................................50  
Balance .....................................................................................................................................50  
Audio Connections...................................................................................................................51  
Connections Menu..........................................................................................................................52  
Signal Strength.........................................................................................................................52  
Channel Search.........................................................................................................................52  
Signal Source............................................................................................................................53  
Video Input Setup....................................................................................................................53  
Auto Tuning .............................................................................................................................53  
Special Features........................................................................................................................54  
Preferences Menu ...........................................................................................................................54  
Closed Captioning....................................................................................................................55  
Screen Format .........................................................................................................................57  
Time Menu ...............................................................................................................................57  
Color Scheme............................................................................................................................58  
Translucency .............................................................................................................................58  
Menu Language.......................................................................................................................58  
Lamp Power..............................................................................................................................58  
Chapter 5: References  
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................60  
Lamp Replacement Information ....................................................................................................63  
Replacing the Lamp Unit ................................................................................................................63  
HDTV Specifications........................................................................................................................64  
Accessory Information....................................................................................................................66  
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................67  
Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................................................68  
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................................68  
Index ................................................................................................................................................69  
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Chapter 1  
Connections & Setup  
Chapter Overview:  
• Things to Consider Before You Connect  
• Choose Your Connection  
• Explanation of Jacks and Cables  
• The Front of Your TV  
• How To Connect  
• 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  
• Next Steps  
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Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect Against Power Surges  
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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.  
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Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety  
Instructions sheet packed with your TV.  
Protect Components from Overheating  
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Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air  
can circulate freely.  
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•
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Don’t stack components.  
If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.  
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it  
won’t flow around other components.  
Position Cables Properly 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. Use soft or  
indirect lighting.  
Using a Stand  
If a stand, base, or cabinet is used, insure that it is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV  
from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury  
and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Information on the inside of the front cover and  
Important Safety Instructions packed with your TV.  
Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV  
The pictures below show the cables (not supplied) you may need for the connections represented  
in this book.  
S-Video cable  
Component Video  
(Y, Pb, Pr) cable  
Audio cables  
Composite  
Audio/ Video cables  
Coaxial cable  
Digital Optical cable  
Speaker Wire  
HDMI™ cable (or DVI™  
cable and HDMI/DVI  
adapter)  
HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG)  
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Choose Your Connection  
There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the  
signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the  
appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the  
quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to the following page.  
Note for U.S. Customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative  
who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.  
For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please  
visit www.rca.com/customersupport.  
Components  
Cables Needed  
Connection Title  
Go to...  
page 15  
Video Connections  
TV + VCR + DVD  
Player  
Coaxial  
Audio  
P O W  
V
H
C  
M E N  
Component  
Composite  
Coaxial  
Audio  
page 16  
P
+
V O
TV + Satellite  
Receiver + VCR  
H
C H  
M E N U  
Composite  
S-Video  
Digital/Network Connections  
Coaxial  
page 17  
page 18  
TV + Component  
with DVI or HDMI  
W E  
P O  
+
V
C H  
M
HDMI (or DVI with  
HDMI/DVI adapter)  
R
P O W  
 E
V
H
C  
M
Coaxial  
TV + CableCARD™  
Audio Connections  
TV + A/V Receiver +  
Speakers  
or  
TV + Receiver w/  
Dolby Digital +  
Speakers  
Coaxial  
pages 19,  
20  
P
V
C
H
N
M
Optical cable or  
Audio cables  
Speaker wire  
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Explanation of Jacks and Cables  
The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cables, be sure  
to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video out, right audio input into  
right audio out, etc.).  
This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may  
be ordered separately by calling the number on page 66). There are several ways to connect  
components to your TV.  
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember  
the different degrees of picture quality for comparison. The HDMI/DVI and component jacks  
are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks are good, while connecting  
components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair.  
TV back panel  
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
Use menu for composite video.  
COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
L
R
PR  
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
L
SUBWOOFER  
R
L
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
R
PR  
R
L
V
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
POWER  
(AC 120V~60Hz)  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CABLE  
INPUT  
ANTENNA INPUT  
CableCARD™  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
Use menu for DVI audio.  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS  
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS  
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SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass frequencies out from the TV to a  
powered subwoofer or audio receiver with a subwoofer jack.  
SUBWOOFER  
R
L
Note: Go to Fixed/Variable Output in the Audio Connections menu to set  
option to Yes if an external subwoofer is being used.  
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R and L Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input,  
and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input.  
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital  
and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input (excluding copy-  
protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is turned on.  
You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording.  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
R
L
V
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R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.  
Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type)  
Composite Video Cable (RCA Type)  
L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.  
V (Video) provides composite video connection and connector is usually  
yellow.  
Notes: When recording from this output, remember to tune to the  
channel you want to record.  
If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks,  
playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.  
COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT 3  
VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS  
INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC (analog) component. These  
jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The  
audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio,  
and white for left audio).  
V
R
L
S-VIDEO  
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•
•
R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.  
S-VIDEO  
V
R
L
INPUT 1  
L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.  
V (Video) provides composite video connection and connector is usually  
yellow.  
Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type)  
Composite Video Cable (RCA Type)  
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S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better picture quality to a  
component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. When  
using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the  
S-Video connector.  
The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite  
video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of  
the signal is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the  
picture.  
S-Video Cable  
INPUT 3 COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC  
(analog) video component such as a VCR. The jacks are the same as described  
above for INPUT 1.  
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COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a  
second NTSC (analog) video component with either composite or component  
outputs such as a VCR or DVD player.  
Use menu for composite video.  
INPUT 4  
L
R
PR  
PB  
Y/VIDEO  
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•
•
R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.  
L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.  
L
Y/Video PB PR Unlike a single video input, component (Y PB PR) video  
maintains the video signal as three separate parts through these three jacks.  
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the  
Y PB PR connections. Accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals. If you’re  
connecting to a component with a Video jack instead, you can still use  
the Y/Video jack. Go to the Connections menu, select Video Input Setup  
and choose Composite video as your source. Go to page 53 for more  
information.  
R
PR  
PB  
Y/VIDEO  
INPUT 2  
Y (green)  
PR (red)  
PB (blue)  
Component Cables  
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because  
the Y, Pb, Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.  
Tip  
Inputs 2/4 can be used as either a component  
video (Y PB PR ) input or a composite video  
(Y/Video) input. Go to the Connections menu,  
choose Video Input Setup and select which  
video input source you are using.  
INPUT 4 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a  
second optional component video source, such as a DVD player or satellite  
receiver. The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 2.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to  
connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder.  
Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). If you own  
a receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to  
connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality. Go to the Digital  
Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output  
for this jack.  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
Note: This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the  
international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is  
designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or  
decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with  
IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such  
a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM)  
receiver or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to  
headphones or speakers.  
CableCARD™  
CableCARD Allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital  
cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need  
for a set-top box. Go to page 18 for information on using the CableCARD slot.  
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HDMI/DVI INPUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual  
Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video  
and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based  
on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also  
compatible with DVI components.  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
Use menu for DVI audio.  
Note: If you connect a component with a DVI jack to the HDMI/DVI  
input, you’ll need an HDMI to DVI adapter. Also, connect the left and  
right audio cables to an input that is not in use. An example is shown  
on page 17. Then go to the Audio Connections menu and select DVI  
Audio Input to choose the input you’re using to receive audio.  
CABLE  
INPUT  
CABLE INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from  
cable or a cable box.  
ANTENNA INPUT Used to connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from  
ANTENNA INPUT  
an off-air antenna.  
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The Front of Your TV  
Front Input Jacks  
The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digital camera, or video game system. Look for  
a hinged door and press to open the cover. Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might  
appear.  
Notes: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal speakers are muted. Use the VOL up or down button to  
control the volume.  
When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the L/MONO input jack to  
get sound from both speakers.  
Power Indicator Light Status  
AUDIO IN  
L/MONO  
VIDEO  
IN  
On  
TV is on  
R
Off  
TV is off (standby mode)  
HEADPHONE  
Blinks  
Light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times:  
Lamp is trying to turn on. If the TV doesn’t turn on  
after 5 minutes and then the light blinks steadily for  
one minute, one of the following options is possible:  
Lamp door is open. Locate the door on the side of  
the TV and close it. Turn off the TV and turn back on.  
The lamp should turn on.  
Power button  
and indicator  
Lamp is dead. You can replace the lamp yourself. Go  
to page 63 for ordering information.  
VOL  
MENU/OK  
CH  
CH  
Lamp power supply within TV may need service. Go  
to page 67 for warranty information.  
Notes: The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout. The  
exact look may be different from the one on the front of your TV.  
If you use the Front Button Block feature, the front panel no longer provides  
access to the menus. The Front Button Block feature disables all front panel  
buttons but not the jacks. For more information, see Chapter 3.  
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.  
CH6 Scans down through the channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight down and adjusts menu controls.  
CH5 Scans up through the current channel list. In the menu system, it moves the highlight up and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL3 Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight left to items and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL4 Increases the volume. In the menu system, it moves the highlight right to items and adjusts menu controls.  
(Power button and indicator) Turns the TV on and off. The indicator lights when TV is on. Your HDTV’s lamp has a  
cool-down period when the TV is turned off, and a warm up period when the TV is turned on. If you try to turn the TV on  
during a cool-down, you will hear audio and then the picture will be displayed after a few moments. This could take up to  
one minute. For different light status of the indicator, see above.  
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DVD  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
L
L
VIDEO  
R
R
E R  
IN  
+
O
V O
C H  
U
VIDEO  
PR  
PB  
Y
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
2B  
2A  
TV back panel  
Note: The back of your  
components might not  
look exactly like the  
ones shown here.  
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
Use menu for composite vo.  
COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
/  
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
L
L
R
PR  
PB  
Y/VIDEO  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
L
SUBWOOFER  
R
L
L
S-VIDEO  
R
PR  
R
L
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
I
1
INPUT  
2
POWER  
(AC 120V~60Hz)  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
ABLE  
NPUT  
ANTENNA INPUT  
CableCARD™  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
Use menu for DVI audio
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
3B  
3A  
1
VCR  
CABLE  
ANTENNA IN  
R
DIO  
L
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
DEO  
OUT  
IN  
1
ANTENNA OUT  
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player  
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna.  
If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to  
ANTENNA INPUT.  
2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.  
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 4 R and L Audio 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 INPUT 4 Y/VIDEO PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR  
outputs on the DVD player. If your DVD player doesn’t have Y PB PR, but has composite video and an S-Video output,  
use the INPUT 3 S-VIDEO jack instead of the V (Video) jack for better picture quality.  
Notes: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also connect audio cables. The S-Video  
cable and component video cables only transfer video information.  
If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV  
instead of the composite video or S-Video connection.  
3. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (R and L-Audio, and V-Video) on the TV using composite audio/  
video cables.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV. This enables recording of  
digital and analog programs (except copy protected or component video formats).  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.  
• View the VCR on the INPUT 1 channel.  
• View the DVD player on the INPUT 4 channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning.  
(See Chapter 3 for more information).  
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SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
R
L
V O
C  
U
3
TV back panel  
Note: The back of your  
components might not  
look exactly like the  
ones shown here.  
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
Use menu for composite video.  
COMPOSITE NPUTS  
INP
INPUT  
4
R
L
V
S-VI
L
R
PR  
PB  
Y/VIDEO  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
L
SUBWOOFER  
R
L
L
S-VIDEO  
R
PR  
R
L
V
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
IN
1
INPUT  
2
POWER  
(AC 120V~60Hz)  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CABLE  
PUT  
ANTENNA INPUT  
CableCARD™  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
Use menu for DVI audio.  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
2B  
2A  
1
VCR  
CABLE  
ANTENNA IN  
R
DIO  
L
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
DEO  
OUT  
O
IN  
1
ANTENNA OUT  
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR  
1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna.  
If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT. Connect the off-air antenna to  
ANTENNA INPUT.  
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (R and L-Audio, and V-Video) on the TV using composite audio/  
video cables.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV. This enables recording of  
digital and analog programs (except copy protected or component video formats).  
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.  
Connect the satellite receiver’s audio output jacks to the INPUT 3 R and L Audio jacks and the S-Video output jack to  
the S-VIDEO jack on the TV using audio cables and an S-Video cable. If your satellite receiver doesn’t have an S-Video  
output, you can make the video connection by using the V (Video) jack instead. If your satellite receiver has component  
outputs, then use INPUT 2 or 4.  
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also connect audio cables. The S-Video  
cable and component video cables only transfer video information.  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.  
• View the VCR on the INPUT 1 channel.  
• View the satellite receiver on the INPUT 3 channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning. (See  
Chapter 3 for more information).  
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COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
Use menu for composite video.  
COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
L
R
PR  
PB  
Y/VIDEO  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
L
SUBWOOFER  
R
L
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
R
PR  
R
L
V
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
POWER  
(AC 120V~60Hz)  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CABLE  
INPUT  
ANTENNA INPUT  
CableCARD™  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
menu for DVI audio.  
Note: The back of your  
component might not  
look exactly like the one  
shown here.  
1B  
2
Component with HDMI  
Component with DVI  
R
L
R
L
HDMI Out  
Audio Out  
DVI Out  
OR  
Audio Out  
1A  
How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by  
way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your  
TV is also compatible with DVI components.  
1. To connect your TV to a component with a DVI jack, use an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter.  
A. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV. Attach the HDMI/DVI adapter to the  
end of the HDMI cable, then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the component.  
B. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on  
the back of the component and to R and L Audio jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.  
C. Go to the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which Audio Input you’re using.  
2. To connect your TV to a component with an HDMI jack, use an HDMI cable.  
Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back  
of the component.  
Viewing the Component  
1. Turn on the TV and the component you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the HDMI/DVI Video Input Channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel. This is called Auto Tuning.  
(See Chapter 3 for more information).  
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COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
Use menu for composite video.  
COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
L
R
PR  
PB  
Y/VIDEO  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
L
SUBWOOFER  
R
L
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
R
PR  
R
L
V
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
POWER  
(AC 120V~60Hz)  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CABLE  
INPUT  
ANTENNA INPUT  
CableCARD™  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
Use menu for DVI audio.  
CABLE  
FCC Statement: This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic  
and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system  
providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required  
to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable  
services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-  
enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information,  
call your local cable operator.  
How to Connect: TV + CableCARD  
The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television 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 obtain a digital cable  
television card. Depending on your cable company, someone might come to your home to install the CableCARD for you, or  
they’ll simply send you the CableCARD. CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing are determined by  
your cable company.  
When you receive the digital cable card, make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE INPUT jack. Then, turn on  
your TV. Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the TV labeled CableCARD. Push firmly on the card until  
almost the entire card is inserted. Wait to receive information on-screen regarding your digital cable television services. See  
below for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV.  
You should know:  
•
•
•
Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can’t be used with any other TV, unless it is re-  
authorized to it.  
You won’t receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT. Make sure you connect  
your cable to the CABLE INPUT.  
Once inserted, it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card. In the case it needs to be removed, grasp  
firmly, and pull the card straight out.  
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service  
Once you have inserted a digital cable card into the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV (explained above), you are  
ready to receive digital cable channels. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to appear. Write down the  
information you see and call your cable company to provide them with the information on-screen.  
If you experience problems with your digital cable after your CableCARD is set up, try resetting your CableCARD. Go to  
page 54 for more information. If problems persist, contact your cable company.  
Notes: If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the information, press MENU  
on the remote to access the menu system. Then press 9, 9, 9, and the information screen appears. Go to page 54 for  
more information on the CableCARD Tools menu.  
You can’t order video-on-demand through your digital cable card. Call your local cable company to place an order.  
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Audio Connections  
With the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of  
sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each component  
that you are connecting to get the best results.  
•
•
•
Use your TV’s internal speakers (good sound).  
Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV (better sound).  
Connect audio/video receiver (speakers connected to receiver) to your TV using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack (best  
sound).  
How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers  
1. Connect the FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.  
2. Be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu and select whether you want the FIXED/  
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to send fixed or variable volume audio.  
• Fixed Output provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V  
receiver that has its own volume control.  
• Variable Output provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the TV’s volume.  
3. If you connect the SUBWOOFER jack, be sure to go to the Fixed/Variable Out screen in the Audio Connections menu  
and select Yes for connecting to an external subwoofer.  
4. Use speaker wire to connect the audio/video receiver to your external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio  
receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.  
OR  
How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers  
If you own a receiver with Dolby Digital* or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an  
optical cable for excellent audio quality (shown on opposite page).  
1. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on your TV and to the Digital Optical Input  
jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver.  
• If your receiver can decode Dolby Digital and PCM, go to Audio menu, select Audio Connections, then Digital  
Audio Output. Select AutoSelect (recommended) or PCM.  
• If your receiver can decode only PCM, select PCM.  
2. Use speaker wire to connect the audio/video receiver to your external front and rear speakers. Refer to your audio  
receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver.  
Go to following page for connection diagram  
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS  
Use menu for composite video.  
COMPOSITE INPUTS  
INPUT  
3
INPUT  
4
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
L
R
PR  
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
FIXED/VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
AUDIO/VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
+
–
+
–
L
SUBWOER  
R
L
R
L
V
S-VIDEO  
R
PR  
R
L
V
P
B
Y/VIDEO  
INPUT  
1
INPUT  
2
POWER  
(AC 120V~60Hz)  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
FOR  
FACTORY  
USE ONLY  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CABLE  
INPUT  
ANTENNA INPUT  
CableCARD™  
HDMI/DVI INPUT  
Use menu for DVI audio.  
Back of Left Front Speaker  
Back of Right Front Speaker  
OR  
A/V AMPLIFIER  
+
–
–
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
+
FRONT SPEAKERS  
CENTER  
SURROUND SPEAKERS  
REAR  
Surround  
D  
IN  
TAPE  
VCR  
OUT  
TV  
IN  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
LEFT  
CENTER  
SL  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
L
+
+
–
–
R
Back of Left Rear Speaker  
Back of Right Rear Speaker  
SUBWOOFER  
SR  
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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 cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not  
plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch.  
Note: When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panel  
will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds and then go off during the initialization  
of the TV. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off. This happens  
every time the TV is unplugged and plugged back in.  
Put Batteries in the Remote  
•
•
•
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote  
by pushing down on the tab and lifting cover.  
Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are  
aligned correctly with the polarities inside the remote.  
Replace the cover.  
Turn on the TV  
Tip  
Press TV on the remote, or press the Power button on the TV’s front  
panel.  
When remote batteries are low, the component  
button corresponding to the mode you’re in  
flashes when you press a button. Also, a message  
might appear on the TV screen and disappear  
within a few seconds. Press CLEAR and replace the  
batteries to remove the message.  
Note: Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote  
into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote  
control operate the TV’s functions.  
Use the Remote Control to Complete  
the Assisted Setup  
ON•OFF  
VCR  
TV  
TV  
button  
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE  
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen  
menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight  
your choice and select it.  
MUTE  
FORMAT  
H
H
To highlight a menu item, put the remote into TV mode by pressing the  
TV button then MENU. Press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight  
one of the items listed in the menu. Use the up or down arrow button to  
move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.  
V
C
BACKLIGHT  
SKIP  
GO BACK  
INFO  
GUIDE  
OK  
Arrow  
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.  
buttons  
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from  
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a  
different color).  
OK button  
MENU  
CLEAR  
3
1
2
MENU button  
Complete the Assisted Setup  
Tip  
Your TV’s menu system allows you to adjust your TV’s features to be  
configured to work properly. On-screen information helps you choose  
settings to match your setup. The first time you turn on your TV, the  
Assisted Setup screens appear automatically. Select Begin Setup to start or  
select Cancel Setup to exit.  
To access the setup menus, press MENU and  
choose Assisted Setup.  
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Set the Menu Language  
1. Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the  
menu system.  
Main Menu Preferences  
Go Back  
0
1
2
English  
ContinueSetup
Cancel Setup  
Highlight with the ꢀand ꢁ arrows. Select with the OK button.  
Español  
Resalte con las flechas ꢀ y ꢁ. Seleccione con el botón OK.  
2. Press OK to select that language.  
Français  
Mise en surbrillance avec ꢀ et ꢁ. Sélection avec OK.  
3. Select Continue Setup.  
Press ꢀ or ꢁ to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press ꢂto return to the menu.  
Complete Channel Search  
Main Menu Assisted Setup Channel Search  
Input to search:  
Channel Search finds channels  
for you. Check fewer boxes to  
make the search faster (but  
less complete) and vice versa.  
Go Back  
0
1
2
Cable Input  
ꢀ
Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, it is important  
to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Make  
sure you have connected cable and/or off-air antenna to the corresponding  
inputs before you start channel search.  
Continue Setup  
Cancel Setup  
ꢀ
Antenna Input  
Channels to search:  
The first time that you do a  
Channel Search, put a check in  
all the boxes to do a thorough  
search for channels.  
ꢀ
Digital channels  
Analog channels  
ꢀ
Other search options:  
Detect antenna or cable setting  
ꢀ
ꢀ
Include previously found channels in search  
To add a channel that Channel  
Search didn't find, clear all  
menus and directly tune to the  
channel with the number keys.  
Start  
1. To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your  
TV. For example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT,  
highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box.  
Pressꢃto make changes to this screen's settings.  
Press OK to skip to the next step in the setup routine.  
Tip  
2. Select Start to begin the setup.  
The first Channel Search takes several 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.  
3. When the channel search is complete, a message screen appears. Select  
Continue. Another message screen appears telling you that you’ve  
completed the Assisted Setup. Select Continue on the left.  
Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through  
the Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.  
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or a CableCARD  
is in use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.  
Changing Channels  
Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV,  
you might notice that the channels change slower than you’re used to. This  
is perfectly normal. Your HDTV is able to interpret and display both analog  
(NTSC) and digital off-air and cable signals (QAM and ATSC).  
Next Steps  
Now that you’ve finished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This  
might be a good time to program your remote control. The remote control that  
came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to the  
next chapter to find out how to program your remote.  
• Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control  
• Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features  
• Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System  
• Chapter 5: Reference  
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Using the Remote Control  
Chapter Overview:  
• The Buttons on the Remote Control  
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components  
• How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
• Using the INPUT Button  
• Volume Punchthrough Feature  
• Remote Code List  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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The Buttons on the Remote Control  
ON•OFF  
VCR  
TV  
Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus.  
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. Also used  
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE  
in the TV menu to make selections.  
MUTE  
FORMAT  
ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode,  
functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button for  
an RCA satellite receiver. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most  
recently used tuner (Antenna or Cable Input).  
H
H
V
C
AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a component (such as a  
audio receiver or amplifier receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with this  
button. This button lights when you press a valid button in AUDIO mode (see  
Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).  
BACKLIGHT  
SKIP  
GO BACK  
INFO  
GUIDE  
OK  
AUX•HD Places the remote in auxiliary mode to operate a component (such  
as a cable box, satellite receiver, VCR, DVD, or audio receiver) that you’ve  
programmed to work with this button. AUX by default is set up for an RCA  
HDTV Tuner receiver. This button lights when you press a valid button in  
AUX•HD mode (see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).  
MENU  
CLEAR  
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6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
BACKLIGHT Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s buttons. To  
conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds. Backlight  
won’t activate if batteries are low, but blinks on and off quickly.  
ANT•CAB  
INPUT  
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
CC (Closed Captioning) Toggles closed captioning on and off, if available  
for the channel you’re tuned to. When you change channels or inputs, the  
default for Caption Display is restored.  
RECORD STOP  
PAUSE  
CC PRESETS SOUND FREEZE  
CH + or CH – Scrolls up or down through the channel or input list. Press  
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing  
channels.  
CLEAR Removes on-screen menus and displays. Cancels the commercial skip  
timer.  
DVD Places the remote in DVD mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, pressing  
the DVD button turns on the TV and tunes to the correct Video Input Channel.  
This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode (see Modes of  
Operation on page 28 for more details).  
FORMAT Toggles through the 4:3 video screen formats (Normal, Zoom,  
Stretch, Cinerama, and Auto Format) for some 4:3 signals—not applicable to  
16:9 signals.  
FREEZE Freezes entire screen. When recording from VIDEO OUTPUT, freezes  
digital, but not analog channels.  
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the  
menu system.  
GUIDE If you’re controlling another component that has a guide, this accesses  
the on-screen guide.  
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INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information.  
Press again to remove the banner.  
Tips  
The component button corresponding to the  
mode you’re in flashes when the remote bat-  
teries are low and you press a button on the  
remote. Also, a message might appear on the  
TV screen and disappear within a few seconds.  
Press CLEAR and replace the batteries to re-  
move the message.  
INPUT Toggles through the TV’s available input sources (INPUT 1, INPUT 2,  
INPUT 3, INPUT 4, Front Input, HDMI/DVI, and last-active channel). To quickly  
access an input, press the INPUT button and the input number, for example,  
INPUT + 1 to access INPUT 1.  
MENU Makes Main Menu appear and disappear.  
To turn off most RCA components that are  
connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within  
two seconds and hold remote steady until indi-  
cator turns off.  
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore  
volume. The Audio Output menu must be set to Variable Level, Speakers On to  
control the TV’s volume.  
OK When a menu item is highlighted, press OK to select the item.  
ON•OFF Turns the TV on or off. Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system. In order  
to preserve the life of the lamp, the TV must warm up and cool down properly when you turn  
the TV on and off. When you turn the TV off, the screen turns blue and fades to black. While  
the screen is blue, you can still turn the TV back on. If the screen is black when you try to turn  
it on, the TV’s lamp is in its cool-down cycle. The TV’s audio comes on, then the picture is  
displayed after a few moments.  
In other modes (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, AUX•HD, AUDIO), and if programmed, turns the  
component on and off.  
PRESETS Toggles through the Picture Presets for the input currently tuned to. The preset is  
only temporarily changed and goes back to the original menu setting when you change channels  
or inputs or turn off the TV.  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport  
control for some remote-controllable VCRs and DVD players.  
SAT•CABLE (Satellite•Cable) Places the remote in SAT/CABLE box mode. If Auto Tuning  
is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This  
button lights when you press a valid button in SAT•CABLE mode (see Modes of Operation on  
page 28 for more details).  
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30  
seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel.  
SOUND On digital channels/inputs, toggles through the audio modes (if available for that  
channel). For analog channels, toggles SAP on or off. If you change channels/inputs, the default  
for Audio Mode is restored. Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audio Mode.  
TV Places the remote in TV mode. Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel or  
input. This button lights when you press a valid button in TV mode (see Modes of Operation on  
page 28 for more details).  
VCR Places the remote in VCR mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes to  
the VCR Video Input Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in VCR mode  
(see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details).  
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. The TV Audio Output menu must be  
set to Variable Level, Speakers On to control the TV’s volume.  
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Programming the Remote to Operate  
ON•OFF  
VCR  
Other Components  
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE  
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-  
controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite  
receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate  
your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA components.  
The AUX•HD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an  
additional remote-controllable component: satellite receiver, cable box,  
DVD, VCR, and an audio component. A second and third RCA TV can be  
programmed to any component button, except the TV button. Go to page 54  
for more information on programming the remote to another TV.  
CLEAR  
3
6
9
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to control  
any component; it controls only this TV.  
ANT•CAB  
INPUT  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote  
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to  
operate one of the components connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do the  
following:  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
1. Turn on the component (in this example, a VCR).  
2. Point the remote at the component.  
3. Press the corresponding component button (in this example, VCR).  
4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond,  
you need to program the remote to operate it.  
You’ll use these buttons when  
you program the remote for other  
components.  
Important Note: The remote  
may not be compatible with  
all models of all brands of  
components. It also may not  
operate all functions of your  
component.  
Programming the Remote  
There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other  
components: Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry.  
Using Automatic Code Search  
Note: The AUX•HD button can only search VCR codes, but can be used  
for a non-VCR device by programming it with direct entry method. By  
default, the AUX•HD button is programmed for an RCA HDTV Tuner  
receiver.  
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each  
of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without  
programming any of your components, press the CLEAR button until the  
component button you’re trying to program turns off.  
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)  
2. Press and hold the button you want to program. While holding the  
component button, press and hold ON•OFF until all of the component  
buttons (VCR, TV, DVD, AUDIO, AUX•HD, and SAT•CABLE) flash. Then,  
release both buttons.  
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3. Point the remote at the component, press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the  
component button you’re trying to program stops flashing.  
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program, so keep pointing it at  
the component. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control does not turn off, press and  
release PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.  
Continue pressing and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or until the all of the component  
buttons on the remote flash 4 times in unison. If the component has not turned off by the time all the  
component buttons on the remote control flash 4 times in unison, then the remote cannot control that  
particular component.  
If the component you want to control does turn off:  
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on.  
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the component button you’re trying to program on the remote  
control turns off. This saves the code to that button.  
Using Direct Entry  
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the end of this section.  
3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you want to program.  
4. While pressing the component button, enter a code from the code list. If all of the component buttons  
flash 4 times in unison, then the code you’ve entered is not the right kind of code for that button (see  
pages 29-30 to see which buttons can be programmed to control the component you want).  
5. Release the component button, point the remote at the component and then press ON•OFF to see if  
the component responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component  
button and then ON•OFF (or other buttons on the remote) again.  
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the  
component responds to the remote control commands.  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your components.  
To Operate the Component:  
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT•CABLE, AUDIO, AUX•HD) to set the  
remote to control the component.  
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.  
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.  
Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of components.  
If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You  
must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want  
to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)  
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Modes of Operation  
Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player, VCR, cable  
box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you  
want the remote control to operate the TV, press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode.  
If you want the remote to operate the VCR, press the VCR button.  
The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button  
that works in that mode. For example, if you’re in TV mode and you press the VOL+ button, the  
TV button lights up. This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the  
TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example).  
Volume Punchthrough Feature  
You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video  
receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the  
volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video receiver. An example follows:  
Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. You’ve also  
programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player. Since the DVD player gets its  
volume through the audio/video receiver, you would have to bounce back and forth between  
two remote controls: the A/V receiver’s remote to adjust the volume and the TV’s remote control  
to operate the DVD player.  
The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and  
saves a button press when you’re using the TV remote to adjust the volume. In effect, you are  
telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the A/V receiver whenever  
the TV remote is in DVD mode.  
Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the  
TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you  
only have to press the VOL + or VOL- buttons. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume  
Punchthrough.  
1. IMPORTANT: First, you must program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to  
operate your audio receiver or amplifier. Go to page 26 for instructions. If you can’t program  
this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough won’t work.  
2. While setting up Volume Punchthrough, it’s best to point the remote away from components.  
3. Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver  
“punches through.” The mode will be one of the component buttons (TV, DVD,  
SAT•CABLE, VCR, or AUX•HD).  
4. Press and hold the VOL- button. Keep pressing VOL- while you press and release the  
component button you chose in step 3 (TV, DVD, SAT•CABLE, VCR, or AUX•HD).  
5. Press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio/video  
receiver. Release the VOL- button.  
6. Now, test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier.  
7. Turn on the component that is connected to the audio/video receiver or amplifier (a DVD  
player, for example).  
8. Put the TV’s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button, and play a disc.  
9. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease  
accordingly.  
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Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands  
To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back  
to the factory defaults, press and hold the VOL- button (the component button of the Volume  
Punchthrough lights). While holding the VOL- button, enter the code, 000, using the number  
buttons. All component buttons turn on for 2 seconds and then turn off. The remote returns to the  
factory settings.  
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, all component buttons blink 4 times and turn off. At  
this point, you must start over.  
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 component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.  
2. Once you find the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT.  
•
If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VCR is connected to that input, you will be able to view  
your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the VCR tape using the remote that came with your TV,  
you must first press the VCR or AUX•HD button (whichever one is programmed to the  
VCR) to put the remote control in VCR mode.  
There are other ways of selecting a Video Input Channel:  
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Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote control to automatically  
tune to the correct Video Input Channel when pressed. For more details on Auto Tuning, see  
Chapter 3.  
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•
When viewing an input, press ANT•CAB, GO BACK, or INPUT to go back to viewing channels  
or use the number buttons to enter the channel number.  
To quickly access an input, press the INPUT button and the input number, for example, INPUT  
+ 1 to access INPUT 1. Note for professional installers: This is a discrete input code.  
Remote Code List  
Audio Codes  
Cable Box Codes  
Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX•HD  
buttons.  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX•HD  
buttons.  
AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless  
ABC...................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5045  
Archer.................................................................5008, 5009  
Cableview ....................................................................5007  
Contec..........................................................................5015  
Eastern .........................................................................5016  
GE ......................................................................5002, 5003  
Gemini ...............................................................5017, 5018  
General Instruments....................................................5003  
Hamlin ................................. 5019, 5020, 5021, 5026, 5033  
Hitachi..........................................................................5003  
Jerrold ........................ 5003, 5017, 5022, 5023, 5039, 5045  
Magnavox ....................................................................5024  
Memorex......................................................................5026  
Movie Time..................................................................5025  
NEC ..............................................................................5005  
NSC...............................................................................5025  
Oak.....................................................................5015, 5027  
Panasonic...........................................................5041, 5044  
Philips ...........................................5011, 5012, 5013, 5014,  
.............................................. 5018, 5024, 5028, 5029, 5030  
Pioneer...............................................................5031, 5032  
Proscan...............................................................5002, 5003  
RCA ................................................5007, 5040, 5042, 5044  
Realistic........................................................................5009  
Samsung.......................................................................5032  
Scientific Atlanta............................5006, 5034, 5035, 5036  
Signature......................................................................5003  
Sprucer.........................................................................5044  
Standard Component ........................................5037, 5038  
Starcom ..............................................................5017, 5045  
Stargate.........................................................................5017  
Tocom................................................................5004, 5022  
United Cable................................................................5045  
Universal..................................................5008, 5009, 5010  
View Star..................................................5015, 5024, 5025  
Zenith...........................................................................5043  
RCA ..............................................................................4004  
Audio Cassette  
GE ................................................................................4006  
RCA ..............................................................................4006  
Phono  
GE ................................................................................4005  
RCA ..............................................................................4005  
HD Receiver Code  
Receiver/Tuner/AMP  
Programmable for AUX•HD button.  
RCA ..............................................................................7000  
Aiwa.......................... 4008. 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4021  
Denon ..........................................................................4027  
GE ................................................................................4003  
Harman Kardon...........................................................4020  
JBL................................................................................4020  
JVC ...............................................................................4013  
Kenwood .....................................................................4014  
Onkyo..........................................................................4022  
Optimus .......................................................................4028  
Panasonic...........................................................4023, 4024  
RCA ................................................4003, 4015, 4029, 4030  
Sherwood.....................................................................4026  
Sony .........................................................4016, 4017, 4025  
Technics.............................................................4023, 4024  
Yamaha ..............................................................4018, 4019  
TV Codes  
Programmable for DVD, VCR, SAT•CABLE,  
AUX•HD, and AUDIO buttons.  
TV2...............................................................................1222  
TV3...............................................................................1223  
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JC Penney ................. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,  
................ 2017, 2018, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2036, 2037, 2053  
Jensen.......................................................2033, 2034, 2057  
JVC ................... 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057, 2064, 2078  
Kenwood .................. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2057,  
......................................................................................2064  
KLH ..............................................................................2036  
Kodak.................................................................2010, 2017  
LG.................................................................................2010  
Logik ............................................................................2036  
LXI................................................................................2010  
Magnavox ................. 2017, 2018, 2037, 2038, 2052, 2054,  
......................................................................................2065  
Marantz ............ 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2037  
Matsushita....................................................................2017  
Memorex................... 2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2022,  
............................................................................2052, 2068  
MGA.........................................................2024, 2039, 2059  
Minolta.....................................................2033, 2034, 2053  
Mitsubishi......................................2024, 2033, 2034, 2039,  
........................................................2040, 2041, 2059, 2064  
Montgomery Ward.......................................................2068  
Motorola.............................................................2017, 2068  
MTC..............................................................................2009  
Multitech .............................. 2009, 2012, 2022, 2031, 2036  
NEC ....................2005, 2006, 2007,2012, 2014, 2057, 2064  
Nikko ...........................................................................2010  
Noblex..........................................................................2009  
Olympus ......................................................................2017  
Optimus .............................................................2010, 2068  
Optonica ......................................................................2047  
Panasonic.......................................2017, 2018, 2055, 2066  
Pentax .................................. 2012, 2033, 2034, 2053, 2063  
Pentex Research ..........................................................2014  
Philco .............................................2017, 2018, 2037, 2038  
Philips ............................................2017, 2037, 2047, 2065  
Pioneer...........................................2006, 2033, 2042, 2064  
Portland..........................................2012, 2013, 2015, 2056  
Proscan.....................................................2000, 2001, 2072  
Quasar......................................................2017, 2018, 2066  
RCA ..................................... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017,  
................................... 2033, 2034, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2053,  
.......................... 2060, 2063, 2066, 2070, 2072, 2073, 2079  
Radio Shack.............................................2010, 2047, 2068  
Radioshack/Realistic ....................2007, 2009, 2010, 2017,  
.................................... 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047  
Realistic .............................. 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017,  
.......................... 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047, 2068  
Radix ............................................................................2010  
Ricoh............................................................................2071  
Runco...........................................................................2052  
Samsung.................... 2004, 2009, 2011, 2027, 2031, 2058,  
............................................................................2080, 2081  
Sansui.............................................2006, 2046, 2057, 2064  
Sanyo..............................................2007, 2009, 2019, 2082  
Scott.................. 2008, 2011, 2021, 2026, 2028, 2039, 2061  
Sears..............................................2007, 2010, 2017, 2019,  
.............................................. 2029, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2053  
Sharp.................................... 2013, 2024, 2047, 2048, 2068  
Shintom..........................................2003, 2034, 2036, 2049  
Signature......................................................................2068  
Singer .......................................................2017, 2036, 2071  
Sony ..................................... 2003, 2049, 2050, 2062, 2083  
STS......................................................................2017, 2053  
Sylvania............ 2017, 2018, 2022, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2065  
Symphonic...................................................................2022  
Tandy ...........................................................................2007  
Tashiko.........................................................................2010  
Tatung..........................................................................2057  
DVD codes  
Home Theatre in a Box  
(DVD Receiver) Codes  
Programmable for DVD and AUX•HD buttons.  
DVD  
AUDIO and AUX•HD buttons can use Audio  
codes; DVD and AUX•HD buttons can use DVD  
codes  
Aiwa....................................................................3010, 3021  
Apex....................................................................3023, 3024  
Broksonic............................................................3027, 3075  
Daewoo.........................................................................3028  
Denon .......................................................3029, 3030, 3031  
Emerson....................................................3032, 3033, 3076  
Funai .............................................................................3033  
GE .............................................................3000, 3034, 3035  
Go Video.......................................................................3077  
Hitachi...................................3009, 3067, 3068, 3069, 3070  
JVC ............................................................3003, 3011, 3078  
Kenwood ......................................................................3071  
Konka..................................................................3012, 3013  
Koss...............................................................................3085  
Lasonic..........................................................................3087  
Magnavox ...........................................................3004, 3036  
Memorex.......................................................................3037  
Mintek...........................................................................3038  
Mitsubishi......................................................................3005  
NAD ..............................................................................3032  
Norcent ...............................................................3039, 3040  
Onkyo...........................................................................3041  
Oritron ..........................................................................3047  
Panasonic............................................................3014, 3042  
Philips .................................................................3004, 3020  
Pioneer............................................3006, 3043, 3044, 3045  
Proscan................................................................3000, 3046  
Qwestar.........................................................................3047  
RCA .......................................3000, 3002, 3048, 3079, 3086  
Samsung...............................3072, 3073. 3074, 3080, 3081,  
Sansui............................................................................3049  
Sanyo...................................................................3015, 3082  
Sharp.........................................................3050, 3052, 3053  
Sony ..................3007, 3016, 3017, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3083  
Sylvania.........................................................................3033  
Teac...............................................................................3057  
Technics........................................................................3058  
Toshiba..................................3008, 3018, 3059, 3060, 3061  
Yamaha .....................................................3062, 3063, 3064  
Zenith........................................................3019, 3065, 3084  
.......................................... Audio..........................DVD  
JBL...........................................4031............................ 3088  
JVC ..........................................4032............................ 3089  
Koss.........................................4033............................ 3090  
Onkyo.....................................4034............................ 3091  
Panasonic................................4035............................ 3092  
Pioneer....................................4036............................ 3093  
RCA .........................................4037............................ 3094  
Venturer...................................4038............................ 3095  
Satellite Receiver Codes  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX•HD  
buttons.  
Alphastar..................................................................... 5064  
Chapparal.......................................................... 5046, 5047  
Dishnet........................................................................ 5063  
Drake ................................................................ 5048, 5049  
Echostar ...................................................................... 5070  
GE ........................................................... 5000, 5001, 5072  
General Instruments............................... 5050, 5051, 5052  
Hitachi............................................................... 5066, 5067  
Hughes.............................................................. 5062, 5071  
JVC .............................................................................. 5065  
Panasonic.................................................................... 5060  
Philips ......................................................................... 5068  
Primestar .................................................................... 5061  
Proscan .................................................. 5000, 5001, 5072  
RCA ........................................................ 5000, 5001, 5072  
Realistic....................................................................... 5053  
Sony ............................................................................ 5058  
STS1............................................................................. 5054  
STS3............................................................................. 5055  
STS4............................................................................. 5056  
Toshiba.............................................................. 5057, 5059  
Uniden ........................................................................ 5069  
Portable DVD  
Aiwa..............................................................................3022  
Audiovox ............................................................3025, 3026  
Panasonic......................................................................3030  
RCA ...............................................................................3066  
Sharp.............................................................................3051  
VCR Codes  
Programmable for VCR and AUX•HD buttons.  
Admiral........................................................................ 2068  
Aiko............................................................................. 2023  
Aiwa............................................................................ 2022  
Akai............................2002, 2003, 2004, 2057, 2058, 2059  
Audiovox .................................................................... 2010  
Bell & Howell............................................................. 2007  
Broksonic................................................ 2008, 2021, 2075  
Calix ............................................................................ 2010  
Canon................................................................ 2017, 2018  
Capehart............................................................ 2016, 2056  
Carver.......................................................................... 2037  
CCE.................................................................... 2023, 2036  
Citizen ..2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023  
Colortyme ................................................................... 2005  
Craig...............................................2009, 2010, 2019, 2036  
Curtis-Mathes......................................... 2005, 2009, 2012,  
....................................2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2060, 2072  
Daewoo............2011, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2056  
Daytron....................................................................... 2056  
Dimensia..................................................................... 2072  
Electrohome...................................................... 2010, 2024  
Emerson....................2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020,  
................................. 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027,  
........................2028, 2039, 2059, 2061, 2067, 2069, 2076  
Fisher..............................................2007, 2019, 2029, 2030  
Fuji........................................................... 2003, 2017, 2062  
Funai ........................................................................... 2022  
Garrard........................................................................ 2022  
GE .............................2000, 2001, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2060,  
........................................................................... 2063, 2072  
Gradiente .................................................................... 2022  
Harman Kardon.......................................................... 2005  
Harwood..................................................................... 2036  
Hitachi........................2033, 2034, 2035, 2053, 2057, 2063  
DVD/VCR Combo Codes  
DVD and AUX•HD buttons can use DVD codes;  
VCR and AUX•HD buttons can use VCR codes  
.................................................DVD.......................... VCR  
Broksonic................................3075 .............................2075  
Emerson..................................3076 .............................2076  
Go Video.................................3077 .............................2077  
JVC ..........................................3078 .............................2078  
RCA .........................................3079 .............................2079  
Samsung..................................3080, 3081 .........2080, 2081  
Sanyo.......................................3082 .............................2082  
Sony ........................................3083 .............................2083  
Zenith......................................3084 .............................2084  
PVR Codes  
Programmable for the VCR and AUX•HD  
buttons.  
PVR  
Replay ...........................................................................2086  
Phillips Tivo..................................................................2085  
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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  
• Auto Tuning Feature  
• Emergency Alert System (EAS)  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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Program Title/Acquiring Channel  
12:30 AM  
00:30 12:39 PM  
Ch 8-1 WLPJ  
Antenna Input  
Listening to English in SRS  
16:9 Normal 1080i HD  
MPAA - Not Rated  
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 right and  
top to bottom). Other displays that are not described here are self-explanatory. When you change channels, the Channel  
Banner appears as a smaller version than what’s shown above.  
The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.  
Program Title/Acquiring Channel Title of program (if available) or Acquiring Channel appears when tuning a channel.  
The time when the TV shuts off if the Sleep Timer is activated in the Time menu.  
12:30 AM  
Displays the time remaining before the TV tunes back to the channel where  
Commercial Skip was activated.  
00:30  
12:39 PM Current time if the Time feature is set in Time menu.  
Ch 8-1 WLPJ Current channel, subchannel (for digital channels) and the TV station call letters, if  
available.  
Antenna/Cable/Auto Tuning Displays type of signal (Antenna or Cable) you’re viewing or the Auto Tuning  
component you’re viewing.  
Listening to Displays when SAP is playing for an analog channel. For a digital channel, displays  
the currently playing audio mode. Also displays the audio processor in use.  
SAP or Audio Mode changes with SOUND button.  
16:9 Normal 1080i HD Aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9); original resolution of the broadcast, not the resolution of  
the TV; HD or SD. For more information about aspect ratio and broadcast resolution,  
go to page 2.  
Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches  
the format selected in the Caption Priority menu.  
SAP or Audio language icon appears when the current analog channel is  
broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information or when current digital  
channel is broadcasting an alternate audio mode, respectively.  
Sound mode icons (mono, stereo, Dolby surround, four-channel surround, 4.1-  
channel surround, five-channel surround, etc.).  
Appears when a program can be recorded; otherwise, it is grayed out.  
Parental Control icon is displayed red when the TV is locked, green when the TV is  
unlocked, and yellow when the TV is temporarily unlocked.  
MPAA - Not Rated V-chip program rating (not the TV’s rating set up in Parental Control menu).  
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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.  
Note: Subchannels (sometimes called minor channels) are channels associated with the  
Primary channel (sometimes called the major channel). A primary channel may have just  
one subchannel or multiple subchannels.  
Tip:  
Use the channel banner to determine  
whether a channel is digital or analog.  
A digital (ATSC or QAM) channel has a  
dash and second number after it (e.g.,  
21-1); an analog channel (NTSC) doesn’t  
(e.g., Ch 21).  
Primary  
Channel  
Subchannel  
(if necessary)  
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60  
C8  
2
WLPJ  
Cable Input  
Listening to English in SRS  
4:3 Normal 480i SD  
MPAA - Not Rated  
Direct Tuning to a Channel  
1. Make sure the remote is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote  
control.  
ON•OFF  
VCR  
TV  
TV button  
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE  
2. Enter the primary channel number. This number appears in the  
primary channel entry box. Press OK or wait a few seconds. If  
you don’t enter a subchannel, the TV tunes to the lowest digital  
subchannel.  
MUTE  
FORMAT  
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H
V
C
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than six digits (for cable), or  
two digits (for antenna) and you want to enter subchannel numbers,  
press the right arrow button to advance to the subchannel entry box.  
BACKLIGHT  
SKIP  
GO BACK  
INFO  
GUIDE  
OK  
Right arrow  
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number appears in the  
subchannel entry box.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
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5. Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds and the TV  
tunes to the channel.  
Notes: You can always use the channel up and down buttons on  
the remote control to change channels within the TV mode.  
Tip  
If a digital and analog channel have the same primary  
channel number, tune to the analog channel by enter-  
ing the analog channel number or entering the analog  
channel number and then a subchannel of “0.”  
If you wait too long before entering the subchannel, the TV tunes  
to the lowest digital subchannel.  
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Parental Controls  
Main Menu  
The Parental Controls menu lets you set up the Locked and  
Unlocked channel lists, ratings, and blocking features:  
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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) which lets you program your TV  
so it won’t display certain programs and movies based on violence, sex,  
or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you  
block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering  
a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in  
the Parental Controls menu. By default, the software inside your TV is  
Picture Quality  
Audio  
•Lock TV/Unlock TV: Choose to either lock or unlock the TV.  
•Video Input List: Choose the inputs to be seen or hidden.  
•Cable Channel List: Choose channels for the Cable Input.  
•Antenna Channel List: Choose channels for the Antenna Input.  
•USA V-Chip: Set rating limits for USA-rated shows.  
Parental Controls  
Connections  
Preferences  
•Canada V-Chip: Set rating limits for Canada-rated shows.  
•V-Chip Unrated: Unrated and Exempt shows can be blocked.  
•Front Button Block: Choose if buttons are accessible or not.  
Assisted Setup  
Press OK or 4 to access the Parental Controls menu.  
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urned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.  
The options of the Parental Controls menu are Lock/Unlock TV, Video  
Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Channel List, USA V-Chip, Canada  
V-Chip, V-Chip Unrated, and Front Button Block.  
Lock/Unlock TV  
Main Menu Parental Controls  
Enter new password:  
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Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock the parental controls and  
the TV using a password. It locks or unlocks channel lists. If the TV is  
unlocked when watching TV, you only see the channels that have a  
check mark in the Unlocked List (see Channel Lists below). If the TV is  
locked when watching TV, you only see the channels that are marked as  
Viewable in the Locked List. If the TV is locked, all channels can still be  
accessed by using the number buttons on the remote control but may not  
be viewed if they are blocked (enter password to see program).  
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Lock TV  
Confirm new password:  
Video Input List  
Cable Channel List  
Antenna Ch. List  
USA V-Chip  
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Locking the TV puts into effect all of the rating limits, the  
Locked List, and blocking features that you have set up in  
the Parental Controls menu.  
In order to lock the TV, enter the four-digit password you  
would like to use.  
Canada V-Chip  
V-Chip Unrated  
Front Button Block  
No  
Locking the TV puts into effect the rating limits, the Locked  
List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.  
Notes: When locking the TV, you’ll be asked to enter a password  
and then to re-enter the password a second time to re-confirm your  
password choice.  
Tip  
You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings  
to be enforced.  
If you do not lock the TV, none of the settings for V-Chip, channel  
block, and front panel block take effect.  
Main Menu Parental Controls  
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold the MENU/  
OK button on the front panel and VOL- button on the remote for three  
seconds. This resets the password only and unlocks the TV; all other  
settings in Parental Controls are not changed.  
Go Back  
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Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the Locked List,  
and blocking features. The Unlocked List will be used instead  
of the Locked List.  
Unlock TV  
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Video Input List  
Cable Channel List  
Antenna Ch. List  
USA V-Chip  
Do you want to unlock the TV?  
Point to "Yes" and press OK to unlock the TV.  
Point to "No" and press OK to cancel.  
Canada V-Chip  
V-Chip Unrated  
Front Button Block  
Yes  
No  
Warning: Unlocking the TV turns off the rating limits, the  
Locked List, and blocking features. Press OK to continue.  
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel  
List, Antenna Ch. List)  
Main Menu Parental Controls  
Unlocked Locked  
Go Back  
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List  
List  
Lock TV  
All Video Inputs  
Input 1  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Video Input List  
Cable Channel List  
Antenna Ch. List  
USA V-Chip  
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); Locked List;  
and Unlocked List. The major channels listed in Cable Channel List and  
Antenna Ch. List for off-air or cable sources are based on the channel  
search results. If a major channel is not found by Channel Search, then it  
is not listed.  
Input 2  
Input 3  
Input 4  
Front Input  
HDMI  
Canada V-Chip  
V-Chip Unrated  
Front Button Block  
Press OK to edit the video input List. Each input can be  
added or deleted in the list and made blocked or viewable.  
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Editing Channels in the Channel Lists  
All the lists can only be edited through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Parental Controls  
menu. You can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the check mark  
in the box. Also, you can remove or “hide” a channel from the Locked List by selecting Blocked  
in the Locked List. When you press the channel buttons, that channel will be skipped. When the  
TV is locked, you can still access the channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote  
control but may not be able to see the video until a valid password is entered.  
To save time, you can also add ALL or delete ALL channels in a list by changing the box or choice  
field in the line that says All Video Inputs or All Channels but be very careful because you could  
erase all of your selections.  
Note: If a cable box is connected to the CABLE INPUT, the channel list can be edited for  
Cable Channel in the Parental Controls menu. If a cable box is connected via INPUT1,  
the channel list cannot be edited- you can only use channel up/down or use the number  
buttons.  
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada  
The V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the  
TV software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence  
(V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the  
program contains and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the  
rating limit you set, you will receive a message telling you that the program is not approved for  
viewing.  
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content  
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating and the TV is locked. With the  
V-Chip Unrated menu, you can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not  
Rated,” or “Exempt” and programs that are considered “unrated”. The TV age-based ratings and  
content themes you can block are in the table on the next page.  
USA V-Chip TV Ratings  
Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip  
The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.  
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.  
Go Back  
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The USA V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and  
V-Chip TV Rating  
V-Chip Movie Rating  
Rating Content  
cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits:  
Rating Status  
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L
B
V
0B  
S
B
V
B
V
B
V
B
FV  
"TV-MA" Blocked  
"TV-14" Viewable  
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls  
V
"TV-PG"  
"TV-G"  
"TV-Y7"  
"TV-Y"  
Blocked  
Blocked  
Blocked  
Blocked  
B
have previously been locked, you must enter your password.  
B
2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip.  
Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content  
theme limit.  
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating.  
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating screen, use the arrow buttons  
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating  
or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.  
Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the  
status of TV program limits.  
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USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen  
The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen below the USA V-Chip menu.  
Rating Status Field  
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based  
Content Themes  
Lists the content themes you  
Rating Field  
Lets you select from a  
rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked.  
can block or view.  
list of age-based ratings  
Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip  
you can block or view.  
The V-Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.  
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.  
Go Back  
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Content Status Fields  
Lets you select which con-  
tent themes to view for the  
selected rating, and whether  
the status of the content  
theme is currently Viewable  
(V) or Blocked (B).  
V-Chip TV Rating  
V-Chip Movie Rating  
Rating Content  
Rating Settings  
Area  
Rating Status  
D
L
B
V
0B  
S
B
V
B
V
B
V
B
FV  
Blocked  
"TV-MA"  
"TV-14"  
"TV-PG"  
"TV-G"  
Viewable  
Blocked  
Blocked  
Blocked  
Blocked  
V
Lets you see the current  
block/view state of  
age-based ratings and  
associated content. The  
Viewable (V) settings are  
coded in green, and the  
Blocked (B) settings are  
coded in red.  
B
B
"TV-Y7"  
"TV-Y"  
Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content  
theme limit.  
Age-Based  
Rating  
USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings  
Mature Audience Only. Specifically 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  
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).  
TV-MA  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children  
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned  
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the  
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual  
situations (S), or intense violence (V).  
TV-14  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many  
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following  
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or  
moderate violence (V).  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual  
dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).  
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more  
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-  
believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic  
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children  
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.  
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings  
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For  
example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in  
other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out  
higher ratings.  
To block programs with higher ratings:  
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch (see chart of age-  
based ratings on previous page).  
2. Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. In the example discussed  
above, you would highlight TV-PG, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is  
TV-G.  
3. Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked. The status for the rating listed  
to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked (and B).  
4. Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password and re-enter password a  
second time to confirm the password.  
Viewing Age-Based Ratings  
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some  
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
Mature Audience Only  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
General Audience  
of the ratings back to Viewable (V).  
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a  
status of Blocked.  
3. Press the OK button to select Viewable.  
TV-Y7  
Directed to Children 7 years  
and older  
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked  
rating become Viewable as well. They and the age-based rating  
status are the only fields that automatically change back to  
Viewable when you complete this process.  
TV-Y  
All Children  
You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take effect.  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
You can block programs based on their content. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you  
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.  
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher,  
then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.  
To block program content:  
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the age-based ratings that correspond with the  
lowest content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight TV-PG.)  
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 for rating limits to take effect.  
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Viewing Specific Content Themes  
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the  
content themes back to (V) Viewable:  
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) Viewable.  
Content Themes  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the age-based rating  
whose content theme you want to change to Viewable.  
D
L
Sexually explicit dialogue  
Adult language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
3. Press the OK button to change its status back to V. Your child would  
then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content,  
but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.  
S
V
FV  
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14  
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes,  
such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.  
Fantasy Violence  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip  
The V-Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen.  
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.  
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You set movie (MPAA) rating limits by blocking movies rated above a  
specified rating. How to block and view movie ratings is explained in the  
next two sections.  
V-Chip TV Rating  
V-Chip Movie Rating  
Rating Status  
"X"  
Blocked  
"NC-17" Blocked  
Not Rated  
Movies  
"R"  
Blocked  
To access the V-Chip Movie Rating menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Select Parental Controls.  
"PG-13" Viewable  
Blocked  
"PG"  
Viewable  
Viewable  
"G"  
Press OK to set the movie rating limits which are enforced  
when the TV is locked.  
3. Select USA V-Chip.  
4. Select V-Chip Movie Rating.  
Blocking Movie Ratings  
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G),  
then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.  
To block movies:  
1. Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would  
highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is  
PG.)  
2. Press the OK button to change the button from Viewable to Blocked. All higher ratings automatically change to  
Blocked.  
3. If the TV is not locked, you must lock it so the movie rating limits will take effect.  
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to  
Viewable separately to view NR movies.  
Viewing Movie Ratings  
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Viewable:  
1. Highlight the rating you want to view.  
2. Press the OK button to change the button from Blocked to Viewable.  
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status  
corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.  
3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked.  
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Canada V-Chip  
Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.  
Age-Based  
Rating  
Canada V-Chip English Rating System  
Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence,  
language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence  
guidelines: may contain violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme,  
intended for adult audiences. Other content guidelines: may contain graphic language and explicit  
portrayals of nudity and/or sex.  
18+  
Viewers 14 and over. Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for  
viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting  
viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence guidelines: may contain intense scenes of violence.  
Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other content guidelines:  
may contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.  
14+  
PG  
Parental Guidance. Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable  
for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for  
unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence guidelines: depictions of conflict and/or  
aggression will be limited and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence.  
Other content guidelines: may contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language.  
Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.  
General Audience. Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed  
specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence  
guidelines: will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive  
to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which  
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other content guidelines: there may be some  
inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.  
G
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 conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which  
they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low  
intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other content guidelines: there will be no  
profanity, nudity or sexual content.  
C8+  
C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence guidelines: careful attention  
is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be  
no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited  
to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other content guidelines:  
there will be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.  
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Age-Based  
Rating  
Canada V-Chip French Rating System  
Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely  
violent scenes.  
18+  
Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains  
frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.  
16+  
13+  
13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.  
This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough  
to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children  
under the age of 13.  
8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is suitable for most  
audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children. Viewing in the  
company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not  
distinguish between reality and imagination.  
8+  
G
G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no violence,  
or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a  
caricature, or in an unrealistic way.  
Canada V-Chip  
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:  
Main Menu Parental Controls Canada V-Chip  
You may not need to set the options on this screen unless  
you live in or near Canada.  
The TV must be locked for the rating limits to be enforced.  
Go Back  
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English Ratings  
French Ratings  
Rating Status  
"18+"  
"14+"  
"PG"  
"G"  
Blocked  
Blocked  
Blocked  
Viewable  
Viewable  
Viewable  
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls  
Not Rated  
Movies  
(TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password.  
Blocked  
"C8+"  
"C"  
2. Highlight Canada V-Chip and select either Canada’s English Ratings  
Press OK to block or view programs with this rating and  
corresponding themes. Press4to return to the menu.  
or French Ratings.  
3. Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen, use the  
arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV  
program rating or content theme from Viewable to Blocked.  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
Main Menu Parental Controls  
Go Back  
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Block Unrated and Exempt Programs  
View Unrated and Exempt Programs  
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes  
as “Unrated” (USA) and “Exempt” (Canada) can be viewed. Note that  
“Unrated” and “Exempt” TV programs may include news, sports,  
political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,  
public announcements, and programs without ratings, the movie rating  
“N/A,” and the TV rating “None” and the Canadian rating of “Exempt.”  
Lock TV  
Video Input List  
Note: "Unrated" and "Exempt" TV programs may include  
news, sports, political, religious, local and weather  
programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,  
programs without ratings, the Movie rating "N/A",  
the USA TV rating "None", and the Canadian rating of  
"Exempt" (E).  
Cable Channel List  
Antenna Ch. List  
USA V-Chip  
Canada V-Chip  
The TV must be locked for the V-Chip Unrated feature to be  
enforced.  
V-Chip Unrated  
Front Button Block  
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Unrated programming can either be blocked or viewable when  
the TV is locked. Press OK to continue.  
Block Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt  
programs are available.  
View Unrated and Exempt Programs All unrated and exempt  
programs are not available.  
Note: You must remember to lock the TV for rating limits to take  
effect.  
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Front Button Block  
Main Menu Parental Controls  
Go Back  
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Front Buttons Blocked  
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s  
front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block  
can:  
Lock TV  
Front Buttons Unblocked  
Video Input List  
Cable Channel List  
Antenna Ch. List  
USA V-Chip  
When the buttons on the TV are blocked and the TV is  
locked, only the remote will control the TV. This keeps  
children from playing with the buttons. It also keeps  
children from watching TV when a guardian is not  
present (you must hide the remote for this to be effective.)  
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Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.  
Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV.  
Canada V-Chip  
V-Chip Unrated  
Front Button Block  
Note: If power to the TV is lost for a prolonged time (e.g.,  
due to a power outage) the buttons become unblocked.  
Press OK to block (disable) the buttons on the front of the TV.  
Only the remote will control the TV.  
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove  
access to any remote that is capable of operating the television.)  
Don’t forget to lock the TV after you select Blocked. If you do not, the  
front panel block will not take effect.  
Note: If power to the TV is lost for an extended period, the buttons  
become unblocked. Blocking the front buttons does not disable the  
front input jacks.  
Auto Tuning Feature  
Main Menu Connections  
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned  
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.  
Go Back  
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The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu  
corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you  
have each component connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning,  
you’re telling the TV what channel or input to tune to when you press  
the VCR, DVD, AUDIO, AUX•HD, or SAT•CABLE button on the remote  
control. This is especially useful for going directly to an input like  
HDMI/DVI.  
Signal Strength  
Channel Search  
Signal Source  
Video Input Setup  
Auto Tuning  
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)  
Front Input  
VCR  
Front Input  
RCA SAT2  
VCR2  
Front Input  
Front Input  
DVD  
Front Input  
Special Features  
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)  
Front Input  
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when  
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.  
Notes: The AUX•HD button by default is set up for an RCA HDTV Tuner  
receiver.  
ON•OFF  
VCR  
TV  
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 auto tuning menu to set auto  
tuning.  
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE  
With the Auto Tuning feature, you can set up  
the TV to tune to the channel or input you want  
to watch by pressing that component’s button.  
Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set.  
1. Press MENU (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Highlight Connections and press OK.  
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.  
4. Highlight the component button field and continually press OK to  
scroll through the selection of inputs.  
The choices and a brief explanation follow:  
Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular  
component 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  
component buttons on the remote.  
Channel 2, 3 or 4 Cable Input Component is connected to the  
CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune  
to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the  
remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4 switch  
is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.  
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Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input Component is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack  
on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you press the  
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3 or 3/4  
switch is set to match the channel you choose in Auto Tuning.  
Input 1, Input 3 Component is connected to the Input 1 or 3 Video (V) or S-VIDEO jack on  
the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the Video Input Channel when you press the  
corresponding button.  
Input 2, Input 4 Compatible video source, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, is  
connected to the Input 2 or 4 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT jacks (Y/Video, Pb, Pr) on the  
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the composite/component video input when you  
press the corresponding button.  
Front Input Component is connected to the VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV and you want  
the TV to tune to the front Video Input Channel when you press the corresponding button.  
HDMI Component is connected to the HDMI/DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the  
TV to tune to this input when you press the corresponding button.  
Emergency Alert System (EAS)  
The EAS works only if you have a digital cable card connected to the CableCARD slot on the back  
of the TV. Your cable company informs you of emergency alert information related to your state  
or local-level emergencies, such as Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and  
Tornado Watches. When your TV receives a state or local-level emergency, a message is displayed  
that lasts approximately 2 minutes, but can be replayed if necessary. During this time, you can’t  
clear the information being displayed. In the rare event that there is an national-level emergency,  
your TV would tune to a channel broadcasting the emergency information.  
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Using the TV’s  
Menu System  
Chapter Overview:  
• Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels  
• Picture Quality Menu  
• Audio Menu  
• Connections Menu  
• Preferences Menu  
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Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels  
This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of  
screens. An overview follows.  
Note: The Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter, while  
Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.  
Navigating the Menu System  
Main Menu  
The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the  
picture for each of the TV's inputs:  
Go Back  
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1
2
3
4
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Picture Quality  
Audio  
The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is  
•Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.  
•Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings.  
•Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.  
•Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.  
•Noise Reduction: Reduce picture "static" or interference.  
•Green Stretch: Intensify and enhance shades of green.  
•Edge Enhancement: Make the picture's edges sharper.  
•Contrast Expand: Intensify and enhance shades of black.  
•Advanced Settings: Fine-tune the picture and its position.  
called the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu:  
Parental Controls  
Connections  
Preferences  
Assisted Setup  
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, down) to move through the menu  
and highlight different options.  
Press OK or 4 to access the Picture Quality menu.  
3. Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.  
Tips  
Note: Press the number button on the remote that matches the number  
A shortcut method to access a menu item is to  
press the number button on the remote that  
matches the number next to the on-screen  
menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 2  
to go straight to the Audio menu.  
next to the on-screen menu to select the option.  
To exit the Main Menu:  
•
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you  
return to TV viewing.  
Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re  
ever unsure where you are in the menu system,  
look at the menu path at the top (for example,  
Main Menu, Picture Quality) or if you’re just  
tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the  
menus from the screen and start over again.  
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Press MENU.  
Press 0 (Go Back) or GO BACK on the remote.  
Menu path  
On-Screen Help  
Main Menu Connections  
Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu  
selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might  
provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items. In addition,  
a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are  
in the menu system. At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that  
explain the currently highlighted item.  
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned  
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.  
Go Back  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal Strength  
Channel Search  
Signal Source  
Video Input Setup  
Auto Tuning  
VCR  
Front Input  
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)  
Front Input  
RCA SAT2  
VCR2  
Front Input  
Front Input  
DVD  
Front Input  
Special Features  
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)  
Front Input  
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when  
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.  
Controls  
Highlighted menu  
selection  
Help text  
Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV. You can choose a setting,  
enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are four types  
of controls:  
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•
•
•
Sliders  
Choice lists (check boxes, radio buttons)  
Alpha/numeric entries  
Menu (action, choice fields)  
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Sliders  
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Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.  
To make adjustments:  
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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. Press the left or right arrow to adjust the indicator on a horizontal  
slider.  
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61%  
48%  
45%  
13%  
Choice Lists  
Check boxes and radio buttons are used to select options from a list. Check  
boxes let you select one or more options. A radio button lets you select only  
one option.  
1. Use the arrow buttons to move left/right/up/down.  
Check boxes  
Radio buttons  
2. Press OK to select a radio button; press OK to select or de-select a check  
box.  
Turn TV On at:  
Turn TV Off at:  
pm  
Numeric Entries  
pm  
1:15  
12:00  
Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers, passwords, and time values.  
The number buttons on the remote and the arrow, channel up/down, volume  
up/down, and MENU/OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the  
information.  
1. Use the left/right arrow button to highlight the field.  
2. To enter time values, such as the Wake-Up Timer, highlight the + or - field  
and press OK to change the time, or simply use the number buttons. To  
enter passwords, you must use the number buttons.  
Go Back  
On-screen Menu Items  
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2
3
Signal Strength  
The on-screen menu items are used to access the information and/or change  
the settings of the specific item highlighted. Highlight the item with the up  
and down arrow buttons. Then press OK or right arrow button to access the  
item’s information. To make a selection in one step, press the number button  
corresponding to the item.  
Channel Search  
Software Upgrade  
Continue
Skip  
Action Buttons  
An on-screen button that performs the action labelled on the button. Press the  
right arrow button to highlight and press OK to select.  
VCR  
Choice Fields  
Front Input  
VCR2  
Front Input  
A choice field cycles through at least two or more choices. Press OK to select  
the next entry within the choice field. Moving the highlight to a different choice  
field, pressing CLEAR, or exiting the menu saves the selection previously made.  
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Front Input  
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Main Menu  
Picture Quality Menu  
The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the  
picture for each of the TV's inputs:  
Go Back  
0
1
2
3
4
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Picture Quality  
Audio  
The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture  
Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Reduction, Green  
Stretch, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one  
is described below.  
•Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.  
•Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings.  
•Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.  
•Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.  
•Noise Reduction: Reduce picture "static" or interference.  
•Green Stretch: Intensify and enhance shades of green.  
•Edge Enhancement: Make the picture's edges sharper.  
•Contrast Expand: Intensify and enhance shades of black.  
•Advanced Settings: Fine-tune the picture and its position.  
Parental Controls  
Connections  
Preferences  
Assisted Setup  
Press OK or 4 to access the Picture Quality menu.  
Note: When changing an item in the Picture Quality menu, the graphics  
become transparent so you can see how your adjustments affect the  
picture.  
To access the Picture Quality menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Highlight Picture Quality and press OK (the Picture Quality options appear).  
Note: When making Picture Quality changes, inputs are all adjusted  
independent of each other. Digital cable and antenna channels are  
adjusted independent of analog cable and antenna channels.  
Picture Settings  
The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the  
picture looks. Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
The Personal picture presets settings are:  
Go Back  
0
100  
PictureSettings
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
50  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.  
0
51%  
Contrast  
61%  
48%  
Tint  
45%  
13%  
Color The richness of the color.  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
Color  
Black  
Level  
Sharpness  
Tint The balance between the red and green levels.  
Black Level The brightness of the picture.  
Sharpness The crispness of the edges in the picture.  
Picture Settings lets you adjust aspects of the picture you  
are viewing. Press OK to adjust the picture settings.  
To create picture settings for the video inputs:  
1. Press the INPUT button while in the Picture Settings menu until the correct  
Video Input Channel appears in the upper right corner.  
2. Press the right and left arrow buttons on the remote control to select the  
slider.  
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to operate the slider.  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
Picture Presets  
Go Back  
Contrast  
65%  
70%  
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Vibrant (Day)  
Color  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
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Natural  
Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of the six preset  
picture settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame,  
Professional, and Personal.  
Tint  
55%  
Cinematic (Night)  
Videogame  
Black Level  
60%  
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3
4
5
6
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Sharpness  
55%  
Auto Color  
On  
Professional  
Personal  
Color Warmth  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Cool  
Frame Comb  
High  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Low  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
High  
Choose your setting based on the degree of lighting in your room. After you  
select a preset, the settings listed to the right are adjusted automatically.  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.  
Press 3to return to the menu.  
If you choose Personal, you can customize each picture quality setting to your  
desired level, and a message appears asking if you want to save those settings.  
After you’ve saved your personal settings, you can go back into the menu and  
select a different picture preset. For example, if you normally use Personal but  
want to watch a show in Vibrant (Day) lighting, choose Vibrant (Day), watch  
the show, and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing  
Personal. The PRESETS button on the remote works with Picture Presets. Go to  
the Remote chapter for more information.  
Tip  
To create a temporary personal setting, make  
your changes and when the message appears  
asking if you want to save the setting, select  
No. The preset is saved until you change the  
channel or input.  
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Auto Color  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
Go Back  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
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On  
Off  
Auto Color minimizes the flesh tone variations of the TV picture. Choose On or  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone  
variations.  
Off, depending on your preference.  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select  
it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Color Warmth  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
Go Back  
0
Cool  
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture. The  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Normal  
Warm  
feature lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments:  
Color Warmth automatically adjusts the "temperature" of  
the picture. Cool gives a more blue pallete of picture colors.  
Warm gives a more red pallete of picture colors.  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
Cool More blue.  
Normal Standard picture color.  
Warm More red.  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select  
it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Noise Reduction  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
Go Back  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Frame Comb  
Adaptive  
Off  
Noise Reduction displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that  
allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. A different  
Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input, but only applies to  
components connected to the composite inputs. You can set the Noise  
Reduction to Frame Comb, Adaptive, or Off. The settings are explained in the  
on-screen help text.  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
Noise Reduction reduces the appearance of video noise  
on composite video sources, giving a smoother picture.  
For other sources of video, the Noise Reduction is not active.  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
The Frame Comb setting provides a constant level of  
improvement. In the Adaptive setting additional filtering  
is applied, increasing only as the noise content increases.  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select  
it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Green Stretch  
Green Stretch makes green “greener” and increases the saturation. For example,  
nature shows and sporting events are especially enhanced by this feature. The  
options are Off, Low, and High.  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
Go Back  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Off  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
Low  
High  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select  
it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Edge Enhancement  
Edge Enhancement makes the edges of the video steeper, sharper, and crisper.  
There are three options for the edge enhancement: Off, Low, or High. If artifacts  
appear in the video, change the setting to Low or Off.  
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Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
Low  
High  
Edge Enhancement "replaces" gradual edge transitions in  
the video with steeper edges. This creates a picture with  
sharper edges.  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
EdgeEnhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.  
Edge Enhancement manipulates gradual edge transitions  
by making them steeper and sharper. Press OK to continue.  
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Contrast Expand  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
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Picture Settings  
Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts  
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Auto Color  
High  
of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one  
scene to the next. The options are Off, Low, and High.  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
Contrast Expand  
Advanced Settings  
A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select  
it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Advanced Settings  
Main Menu Picture Quality  
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The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you  
enhance picture performance:  
The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust  
picture position. When you select Advanced Settings, a submenu appears with  
options:  
Picture Settings  
Picture Presets  
Auto Color  
•Film Mode: Improve the quality of movie playback.  
•Horizontal Position: Center the picture left/right.  
•Vertical Position: Center the picture up/down.  
•Smoothing Adjust: Improve picture sharpness and clarity.  
•Reset Controls: Sets this input's settings to factory defaults.  
Color Warmth  
Noise Reduction  
Green Stretch  
Edge Enhancement  
ContrastExpand  
AdvancedSettings  
Film Mode Automatically detects video sources that were originally  
recorded on film and converted to a different format. Film mode modifies  
the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original, a process  
called reverse 3:2 pulldown. Film mode is applied to all inputs. Options are:  
Press OK or4to access the Advanced Settings menu.  
• Advanced The default and recommended setting.  
• On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with  
film-based sources.  
• Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing  
distortions in your picture.  
Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right. Press  
the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture to  
the right. Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the  
picture to the left.  
Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down. Press  
the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture up.  
Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture  
down.  
Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they  
appear smooth. Press the left/right arrow buttons to move the lines in the  
test pattern until they’re smooth.  
Reset Controls Menu button resets all Picture Quality controls to their  
original factory settings (except Personal Picture Preset, Horizontal and  
Vertical Position, and Smoothing Adjust) for the currently tuned input (see  
on-screen text). To reset the settings, you must:  
1. Tune to the input you would like to reset.  
2. Press MENU to access the Main Menu.  
3. From the Advanced Settings menu, select Reset Controls, and then  
select Reset to reset the settings for the currently tuned input.  
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Main Menu  
Audio Menu  
The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features  
and for tweaking the sound:  
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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: Equalizer Presets, Audio Processor, Sound  
Logic, Audio Mode, SAP, Balance, and Audio Connections.  
•Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or adjust the equalizer.  
•Audio Processor: Choose the way for programs to sound.  
•Sound Logic: Turn it on to minimize variations in volume.  
•Audio Mode: Select default or current audio for digital TV.  
•SAP: Turn on SAP to hear different audio for NTSC sources.  
•Balance: Shift the audio between the left and right speakers.  
•Audio Connections: Set up to match your sound system.  
Parental Controls  
Connections  
Preferences  
Assisted Setup  
Press OK or4to access the Audio menu.  
Equalizer Presets  
Main Menu Audio  
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You can select one of the seven-band Equalizer Presets or create your own  
personal preset. The seven-band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio  
frequency settings. The equalizer can only be changed if the Fixed/Variable  
Audio Output is set to Variable Output, Speakers On. If the Fixed/Variable  
Audio Output is set to Fixed Output, you cannot make changes to the equalizer  
and the bands are set to 0dB. However, the graphic equalizer levels for Variable  
Output, Speakers On are stored in memory in case you switch from Fixed  
Output back to Variable Output, Speakers On.  
Equalizer Presets  
Audio Processor  
Sound Logic  
Audio Mode  
SAP  
Standard  
Cinematic  
Music  
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Videogame  
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Balance  
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For each input select a different equalizer preset or create a  
Personal preset with the equalizer. Press OK to continue.  
Note: Equalizer Presets are stored for each input. All other audio feature  
settings are stored globally across all inputs and not per input.  
Audio Processor  
The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which  
control the way the sound comes through your speakers when the TV is set to  
using the Variable Output. The selected setting affects all inputs and tuners.  
Main Menu Audio  
Select a default for NTSC (analog) sources:  
Mono  
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Audio Mode  
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Stereo  
Select a default for sound expansion:  
Off  
SRS  
Balance  
To create the settings:  
Audio Connections  
SRS FOCUS  
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
1. Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).  
2. Select Audio, and then Audio Processor. The following options appear:  
Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should only be  
used when the stereo signal is weak. The channel banner displays the word  
Mono when you have selected Mono and SRS is turned off.  
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right front  
channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The  
channel banner displays the word Stereo when you have selected Stereo  
and SRS is turned off.  
The following options are available only if the Fixed/Variable Output is set to  
Variable Output, Speakers On:  
Off No SRS processing is applied to the audio.  
Adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.  
Delivers a panoramic 3D sound stage from stereo material. Use the SRS  
FOCUS adjustment on the right to adjust the clarity.  
SRS and (  
) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
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Sound Logic  
Main Menu Audio  
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Equalizer Presets  
Audio Processor  
Sound Logic  
Audio Mode  
SAP  
Acting like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit  
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Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio  
track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and  
maximum volume range from the current volume setting.  
Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the  
dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases (for  
example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear  
when a commercial starts).  
suggested volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you  
sometimes hear when a commercial starts). Choose On or Off, depending on  
your preference.  
Balance  
Audio Connections  
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Audio Mode  
Main Menu Audio  
Default Audio Mode  
English  
Currently Playing  
Audio Mode (1 of 1)  
Spanish  
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The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want  
Equalizer Presets  
Audio Processor  
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Audio Mode
SAP  
Spanish  
Change Audio  
French  
to hear for ATSC (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Mode icon (  
) in the  
The number of Audio Modes available  
for the current program is 1.  
German  
If the Default Audio Mode is available, then it  
will be heard; otherwise, the mode listed  
above is heard. Use the button above  
to change the current program's audio.  
Audio Mode is only available for  
Italian  
banner lights, it means there is more than one audio mode available. The  
system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio mode from the  
menu when the channel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specified  
language is available for that program.  
Japanese  
Korean  
Balance  
digital-TV (ATSC) programs.  
Chinese  
Audio Connections  
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.  
Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode  
(if more than one is available).  
In the Audio Mode menu, highlight the default audio mode you usually want to  
hear by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press  
OK to hear that language by default whenever available on a channel.  
Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that  
cannot be set as the default. To select and hear those audio modes, navigate to  
the “Change Audio” action button and select OK, or use the SOUND button on  
the remote.  
Note: You can change the Audio Mode temporarily by pressing the  
SOUND button on the remote control. Changing channels reverts the  
Audio Mode back to the default Audio Mode originally selected in the  
menu.  
SAP (Second Audio Program)  
Main Menu Audio  
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On  
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 contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video.  
Equalizer Presets  
Audio Processor  
Sound Logic  
Audio Mode  
SAP  
SAP stands for "Second Audio Program". When SAP is  
available for a program, the SAP icon in the channel banner  
will light up. SAP content can be another language,  
descriptions for the visually impaired, or audio not related  
to the program (for example, music or news).  
If you set "SAP On" and SAP is available for a program, you  
will hear SAP for any channel where it is available. SAP is  
only available for analog (NTSC) programs.  
Balance  
Audio Connections  
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.  
Notes: SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
programs, not digital programs.  
You can activate SAP (if available) temporarily with the SOUND button.  
Changing channels or inputs reverts SAP back to the SAP menu setting.  
Balance  
Main Menu Audio  
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Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the  
remote control.  
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The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers and the headphone output.  
Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left and right speakers.  
Note: Balance applies if the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set  
to Variable Output, Speakers On. See the following page for more  
information.  
Balance  
Audio Connections  
A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.  
Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output. Use  
the 3and 4 keys to adjust the speaker balance left or right.  
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Audio Connections  
The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with  
audio. When you select Audio Connections, a submenu appears with options:  
Fixed/Variable Out, Digital Audio Out, and DVI Audio Input.  
Main Menu Audio  
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The Audio Connections menu has screens for setting up  
inputs or outputs that are associated with audio:  
Equalizer Presets  
Audio Processor  
Sound Logic  
Audio Mode  
SAP  
•Fixed/Variable Out: Choose output type; set up subwoofer.  
•Digital Audio Out: Choose either Auto Select or PCM output.  
•DVI Audio Input: Choose a TV audio input for a DVI device.  
Balance  
AudioConnections
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Fixed/Variable Out Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s front  
internal speakers on or off and set the Fixed/Variable audio output to a  
fixed or variable volume output level. The choices are:  
Main Menu Audio Audio Connections  
Select the default for the Fixed/Variable Output:  
Variable Output, Speakers On  
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Digital Audio Out  
DVI Audio Input  
Variable Output, Speakers Off  
Fixed Output, Speakers Off  
Use Variable Output if volume will be controlled by the TV.  
Use Fixed Output when connecting to an audio receiver or  
amplifier with its own remote control for volume control.  
• Variable Output, Speakers On Turns the TV’s front speakers On  
and allows variable output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio  
receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV.  
Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output?  
No  
Yes  
Note: Answering "Yes" will direct the low-frequency effects signal  
to a connected external subwoofer; answering "No" will not.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
• Variable Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s front speakers Off  
and allows variable output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO  
OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is connected to an audio  
receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV.  
• Fixed Output, Speakers Off Turns the TV’s front speakers Off  
and provides fixed output from the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO  
OUTPUT jack to a receiver or amplifier. With the Fixed Output, the  
TV’s volume control, graphic equalizer, and mute are disabled. This  
output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that  
has its own remote control for controlling the volume.  
• Is an external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Output?  
This option only appears when Variable Output, Speakers On is  
selected. Select Yes if you want the low bass frequencies to be  
directed from the SUBWOOFER Out jack to the connected external  
subwoofer; select No if not.  
Digital Audio Out Allows you to receive Dolby Digital surround sound  
if transmitted and you’ve connected a six-channel receiver to the TV’s  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable. Choose the  
correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu:  
Main Menu Audio Audio Connections  
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PCM  
Fixed/Variable Out  
Digital Audio Out  
DVI Audio Input  
Choosing Auto Select will send a Dolby Digital signal (when  
available) out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT on the back of  
the TV. If Dolby Digital is not available then a PCM signal is  
sent out of the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.  
Choosing PCM will always send a PCM signal out of the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.  
• Auto Select Your TV automatically chooses between Dolby Digital  
and PCM based on the audio signal it is receiving. This is the best  
selection if you have a decoder with Dolby Digital and PCM that was  
manufactured in the last several years.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
• PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) The TV sends all signals through the  
Digital Audio Output in PCM.  
DVI Audio Input Allows you to select the audio input you’re using if  
you’ve connected an HDMI/DVI cable adapter to the DVI input. Select from  
the inputs listed.  
Main Menu Audio Audio Connections  
Select the TV audio input where the DVI audio is connected.  
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Digital Audio Out  
DVI Audio Input  
Input 2  
Input 3  
Input 4  
Because an HDMI output carries the audio signal on the same  
cable as the video, no setup is needed. However, if you  
connect a DVI output to the TV's HDMI input, you need to  
connect the separate DVI audio to one of the TV's audio  
inputs and select that input in this screen. The TV will use  
that audio input for sound when it displays a DVI signal.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
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Connections Menu  
The Connections menu has screens for specifying and  
optimizing the connections (inputs) to the TV:  
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The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your  
television. Items in the Connections menu are: Signal Strength, Channel Search,  
Signal Source, Video Input Setup, Auto Tuning, and Special Features.  
•Signal Strength: Check the signal strength of a channel.  
•Channel Search: Search for available channels in your area.  
•Signal Source: Lost remote? This screen changes inputs.  
•Video Input Setup: Choose component or composite video.  
•Auto Tuning: Create one button access to your devices.  
•Special Features: For advanced users only.  
Parental Controls  
Connections  
Preferences  
Assisted Setup  
Press OK or4to access the Audio menu.  
Main Menu Connections  
Signal Strength  
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Channel Search  
Signal Source  
Video Input Setup  
Auto Tuning  
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This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel  
number, the station name (only when tuned and available, e.g. NBC), whether  
the channel is digital or analog, which tuner is picking up the channel, and  
current signal strength of digital channels.  
Antenna Input  
Digital  
Antenna Input  
Analog  
Antenna Input  
Analog  
Special Features  
Antenna Input  
Digital  
Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to  
help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna(s).  
When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list, the TV attempts to tune  
to that channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal  
strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a  
digital channel will be shown as “- -” until the signal is strong enough for use,  
then numbers will appear. Analog channels will always have the display,  
“N/A”, since analog signal strength is not measured.  
Only primary channels appear in the list. Cable channels and digital  
subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not appear.  
Note: If you have an antenna connected to the Antenna and Cable  
Inputs, press the ANT•CAB button to view your channels on the Antenna  
Input, or vice-versa.  
Channel Search  
Main Menu Connections  
Input to search:  
Channel Search finds channels  
for you. Check fewer boxes to  
make the search faster (but  
less complete) and vice versa.  
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Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the TV channels  
available through the Antenna and Cable inputs. When the TV finds an active  
channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or  
channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.  
Signal Search  
Channel Search  
Signal Source  
Video Input Setup  
Auto Tuning  
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Channels to search:  
The first time that you do a  
Channel Search, put a check in  
all the boxes to do a thorough  
search for channels.  
✓
Digital channels  
✓
Analog channels  
Other search options:  
Detect antenna or cable setting  
✓
✓
Include previously found channels in search  
To add a channel that Channel  
Special Features  
Search didn't find, clear all  
menus and directly tune to the  
channel with the number keys.  
Start  
To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For  
example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight Cable  
Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box. Select Start to begin the  
setup.  
Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search  
features that are checked above.  
Tip  
Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to  
complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being  
searched.  
You can still add a channel that was not found  
by Channel Search. Clear any on-screen menus,  
and tune to it by using the number buttons on  
the remote. If the channel can be tuned, it will  
be added to the channel list for that tuner.  
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT or a CableCARD is  
in use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.  
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Front Input  
Signal Source  
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Signal Source  
Video Input Source  
Auto Tuning  
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you  
would like the signal to come: Cable Input, Antenna Input, or Video Inputs. The  
same can be accomplished using the component buttons if you’ve set up Auto  
Tuning on the remote or by pressing the INPUT button. But, if you misplace the  
remote, this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source.  
Use this screen if you have misplaced your remote control  
and need a way to tune to a different antenna or to go to  
the video inputs. Use the arrows to highlight the rectangle  
then press OK or MENU-OK to scroll to the input you want.  
Special Features  
You can select a source from the available signal sources.  
Press OK to continue.  
Main Menu Connections  
Video Input Setup  
Select the Input 2 video source:  
Component Video (Y PB PR)  
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VideoInput Setup  
Auto Tuning  
The Video Input Setup screen lets you choose which type of connection you’re  
using for the Input 2 and/or Input 4 jack on the back of the TV. If you decide to  
change the connection, you need to go back into the Video Input Setup screen.  
Composite Video  
Select the Input 4 video source:  
Component Video (Y PB PR)  
Composite Video  
The component video (Y PB PR) connectors on the TV can  
be changed to accept composite video instead. When using  
composite video, connect the yellow RCA cable to the  
Y/VIDEO connector on the TV.  
Special Features  
You can select the Air/Cable setting for Antenna A and  
Antenna B. Press OK to continue.  
Auto Tuning  
Main Menu Connections  
Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned  
when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.  
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This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected  
to your TV. It lets you program a component button on the remote control  
(VCR, AUX•HD, DVD, SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO) so that pressing the button  
automatically turns on the TV and turns the TV to the correct Video Input  
Channel (go to Chapter 3 for detailed information).  
Signal Strength  
Channel Search  
Signal Source  
Video Input Setup  
Auto Tuning  
VCR  
Front Input  
AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)  
Front Input  
RCA SAT2  
VCR2  
Front Input  
Front Input  
DVD  
Front Input  
Special Features  
SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)  
Front Input  
Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when  
the VCR key is pressed on the remote.  
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 auto tuning menu to set auto  
tuning.  
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Main Menu Connections  
Special Features  
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Select what should occur when power is restored to the TV:  
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The special features options are mostly intended for commercial/retail use.  
Initial Channel  
Initial Volume  
Maximum Volume  
CableCARD Tools  
CableCARD Reset  
Remote Setup  
Off: Initial Channel is disabled  
On: Go to last input or channel selected  
Cable Input  
On: Go to  
Initial Channel You can select the tuner and channel or input that your  
TV tunes to each time the TV is turned on by plugging it back in.  
Channel 999 Sub-channel 999  
Note: An Initial Channel setting of "On" will be enabled only  
when the TV is plugged back in or electricity is otherwise  
restored to the TV. Initial Channel is not enabled from the  
turning on of the TV with the remote or front buttons.  
Initial Volume This feature works only if the Initial Channel feature is set  
to On. Select the volume level that you want when the TV is turned on.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Maximum Volume This feature is intended to stop the volume from  
being turned up too loudly. Set the volume at the loudest level you would  
want to hear.  
CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV  
services when a CableCARD is inserted into the back of the TV and you  
have subscribed to digital cable service. Go to page 18 for more information  
on using your CableCARD.  
Main Menu Connections  
Special Features  
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Initial Channel  
Initial Volume  
Maximum Volume  
CableCARD Tools  
CableCARD Reset  
Remote Setup  
CableCARD™ Status  
CableCARD™ Pairing  
Conditional Access  
The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of card  
you have inserted into your TV. The graphic to the left is an example of  
what you might see. Select an option to view more information.  
Two lines of help text will apear in this area to explain the  
feature and instruct the user on how to use it.  
Some CableCARD Tools screens might have additional information displayed  
on more than one page. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight  
the blue Continue link at the bottom of the page, for example, as the  
graphic to the left shows, and simply press the OK button on the remote  
to read more text. If more than one link appears, use the arrow buttons to  
highlight the one you want. To exit the screen, press CLEAR on the remote.  
This screen is provided by  
your local cable TV company.  
CableCARD Reset If you experience problems with your digital cable,  
try resetting your CableCARD. Press the right arrow to select Reset and then  
press the OK button on the remote. If problems persist, contact your cable  
company.  
Continue  
Remote Setup This features allows you to control three different RCA TVs.  
This is helpful if you have two or three RCA TVs near each other, and they  
also have this menu option, but you want to control them independent  
of each other. Program a second RCA TV to the DVD, VCR, AUX•HD,  
SAT•CABLE, or AUDIO component button, using the TV2 code 1222.  
Select the TV2 option in that TV’s Remote Setup menu. If you have a third  
RCA TV, program a component button using the TV3 code 1223. Select  
the TV3 option in that TV’s Remote Setup menu. Go to Chapter 2 for more  
information on programming your remote.  
Main Menu Connections  
Special Features  
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Select the remote mode that this TV should respond to:  
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TV2  
Initial Channel  
Initial Volume  
Maximum Volume  
CableCARD Tools  
CableCARD Reset  
Remote Setup  
TV3  
Use this screen if you want to set up this RCA TV  
to respond to a different RCA TV remote mode. By  
doing so, you can independently control two RCA  
TVs that are near each other simply by changing the mode  
of the remote. A third RCA TV can be added to the  
same location and controlled separately if it has this screen  
and is set up to respond to a remote mode that is different  
than the first two RCA TVs.  
Remote Setup can be used to control up to three TV's in the  
same location. Press OK to continue.  
Main Menu  
Preferences Menu  
The Preferences menu has screens for setting up the TV to  
match your personal preferences:  
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The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your  
personal preferences. Features in the Preferences menu are: Closed Captioning,  
Screen Format, Time Menu, Color Scheme, Translucency, Menu Language, and  
Lamp Power.  
•Closed Captioning: Choose the look and type of captions.  
•Screen Format: How to format a picture on the 16:9 screen.  
•Time Menu: Set up time-related features.  
Parental Controls  
Connections  
Preferences  
Assisted Setup  
•Color Scheme: Pick a color for the menu system.  
•Translucency: Pick a level of translucency for the menus.  
•Menu Language: Select from English, Español, and Français.  
•Lamp Power: Set the TV's lamp to a preferred brightness.  
Press OK or4to access the Preferences menu.  
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Main Menu Preferences  
Closed Captioning  
Go Back  
The Closed Captioning menu has screens for setting closed  
captioning features to match your personal preferences:  
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ClosedCaptioning  
Screen Format  
Time Menu  
You may set the type of captioning displayed. Choices within the Closed  
Captioning menu are: Caption Display, Analog Captions, Digital Captions,  
Caption Priority, and Caption Style.  
•Caption Display: Select when captions should appear.  
•Analog Captions: Select a default service for analog TV.  
•Digital Captions: Select a default service for digital TV.  
•Caption Priority: Select digital or analog caption priority.  
•Caption Style: Select the appearance of digital captions.  
Color Scheme  
Translucency  
Menu Language  
Lamp Power  
The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how  
captions look and act. Press OK to continue.  
Caption Display  
Main Menu Preferences  
Closed Captioning  
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CaptionDisplay  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Caption Priority  
Caption Style  
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when  
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. HDMI/DVI input is not  
supported by Closed Captioning (CC); try the component’s menu system for CC  
options.  
Off  
On When Muted  
You can choose when closed captioning information  
should be displayed on the screen.  
Note: Not all programs have closed captioning and closed  
captioning is not supported on the HDMI input.  
On Captioning information is always shown when it’s available on a  
Caption Display lets you select whether closed captioning is  
displayed when it is available. Press OK to continue.  
channel or input.  
Off No captioning information is displayed.  
On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when available  
and the TV’s sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button  
on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen,  
if available.)  
Notes: Use the CC button on the remote to toggle CC on and off. Go to  
the remote section for more information. Changing channels or inputs  
restores CC to the default setting.  
If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu (Fixed Output,  
Speakers Off), Closed Captioning won’t appear when you press the  
MUTE button on the remote even when you choose On when Muted.  
Analog Captions  
Main Menu Preferences  
Closed Captioning  
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You can select a mode or source of  
closed captions for analog-TV  
programs.  
You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for  
displaying captioning information for analog channels or digital channels, if  
available. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one  
you want to see on the screen.  
Caption Display  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Caption Priority  
Caption Style  
CC2  
CC3  
If the "Caption Priority" feature is set  
to "Use the analog captions", then the  
analog caption mode you select is  
also used for digital-TV programs.  
CC4  
Text 1  
Text 2  
Text 3  
Text 4  
Note: CC1 and Text 1 are the  
primary caption and text services.  
CC Displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the text  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
on top of the picture as it is received.  
Text Displays information at one particular position (such as the bottom  
third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath the text.  
You can choose between eight closed caption modes:  
• CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The  
captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s  
dialog.  
• CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning  
or text is often a secondary language translation, simplified English,  
or displayed at a slower rate.  
• CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and  
broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1  
and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.  
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Digital Captions  
You can select a closed caption, service mode (1-6) for digital channels.  
Main Menu Preferences  
Closed Captioning  
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Service 2  
Service 3  
Service 4  
Service 5  
Service 6  
You can select a mode or source of  
closed captions for digital-TV  
programs.  
Caption Display  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Caption Priority  
Caption Style  
If the "Caption Priority" feature is set  
to "Use the digital captions", then the  
digital caption mode you select is  
used for digital-TV programs.  
Service 1 and Service 2 are the primary and secondary languages, respectively.  
Note: Services 1 and 2 usually have  
the primary and secondary language  
captions for an area, respectively.  
Service 3 and Service 4, 5, 6 are additional caption sources that may be  
available. Specific label names may be displayed (e.g., Spanish) instead of a  
generic label (e.g., Service 1), if available.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Caption Priority  
Main Menu Preferences  
Closed Captioning  
Go Back  
If a digital TV program has both analog and digital captions:  
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You can choose whether the TV uses digital or analog captions for digital TV  
programs that have both or either. The captions are displayed if turned on in  
Caption Display.  
Caption Display  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Caption Priority  
Caption Style  
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Use the digital captions if available, otherwise use analog.  
Use the analog captions at all times.  
A digital TV program may include analog-TV captions and  
digital-TV captions, either one of the two, or neither of the  
two. The setting above will determine which type of  
captions the TV will display.  
Analog captions will be used more often in the early years  
of digital TV broadcasting. Digital captions are more  
advanced and have new capabilities.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Caption Style  
Main Menu Preferences  
Closed Captioning  
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When available digital captions can be displayed using:  
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Customize closed captioning for the digital captions by choosing the settings for  
the following options:  
Caption Display  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Caption Priority  
Caption Style  
Your custom settings below.  
The caption provider's default settings.  
Standard  
Font 1  
Caption Size  
Aa Bb Cc  
Caption Font  
Caption Size is the font size (Standard, Large, Small) of the text  
characters.  
Magenta  
Yellow  
Caption Color  
Background Color  
Background Opacity  
Caption Opacity  
Transparent  
Translucent  
Press OK to select one of the three Caption sizes. Press3to  
return to the menu.  
Caption Font is a complete assortment of letters, numbers, punctuation  
marks, etc. of a given font design. You have eight fonts with varying styles  
of spacing from which to choose.  
Note: A preview graphic of the caption font appears on the right of the  
screen.  
Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red,  
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  
Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White,  
Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan.  
Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through background  
options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.  
Caption Opacity allows you to change the see-through caption options:  
Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.  
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Screen Format  
Main Menu Preferences  
Normal  
Use this screen or the FORMAT  
button on the remote to change  
how the picture is displayed.  
To the left are examples of the  
effect of different Screen  
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Screen Format  
Time Menu  
The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4:3 picture  
is displayed on your 16:9 screen. The options are Normal, Cinerama, Zoom or  
Stretch. If your TV receives an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image can be  
displayed in one of four ways:  
Cinerama  
Stretch  
Format modes on a 4:3 signal.  
Each input can have a different  
setting for Screen Format and  
Automatic Format Switching  
(AFS). Enabling AFS shows  
the picture in a suitable format,  
otherwise, the default Screen  
Format that you selected is used.  
Color Scheme  
Translucency  
Menu Language  
Lamp Power  
Zoom  
Use Automatic Format Switching  
Normal The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered with bars on the right  
Screen format determines the format and size of the  
picture on the display screen. Press OK to continue.  
and left sides of the screen.  
Cinerama The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered, expanding in the  
horizontal direction to fill the display with little distortion.  
Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by  
approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same.  
Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33%  
and the vertical size increases by approximately 33%. Edges of the image  
might be cropped.  
Note: When recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, use  
Normal or Stretch to record the video closest to its original format.  
Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels, the TV  
will change formats for you.  
Notes: There is no ability provided to change the screen format for a  
16:9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV’s screen.  
The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to  
be a 4:3 aspect-ratio picture.  
The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a  
one-button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu.  
Time Menu  
Main Menu Preferences Time Menu  
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The current time is 3:58 PM.  
Daily Timer On  
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Wake-UpTimer
Time of Day  
The Time menu lets you set up time-related features. Time menu consists of  
Daily Timer Off  
Turn TV On at:  
Turn TV Off at:  
Duration  
Sleep Timer, Wake-Up Timer, and Time of Day.  
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pm  
12:00  
1:15  
1 hour, 15 mintues  
When the timer is on, it will turn the TV on and tune to:  
Antenna Input  
Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a  
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Tip: You can also use Wake-up Timer as a burglar deterrent  
or to turn the TV on for your favorite show.  
specific time.  
A timer can be set to turn on the TV everyday then turn it  
off after a period of time. Press OK to continue.  
Wake-Up Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a specific time every  
day of the week and tune to a specific channel or video input.  
Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually. If you don’t  
enter the time, it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel. Make sure  
you check the time acquired is correct.  
Note: If you enter the time manually, you must remember to set your  
TV’s time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time. Sleep Timer  
and Wake-Up Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to  
change the TV’s time.  
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Color Scheme  
Main Menu Preferences  
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Select from among four colors (Sky Blue, Emerald, Raspberry, and Plum) to  
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Plum  
Screen Format  
Time Menu  
change the color of the menu system and banner.  
ColorScheme
Translucency  
Menu Language  
Lamp Power  
You can select from one of four colors for the menu system  
and the channel banner.  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Main Menu Preferences  
Translucency  
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The translucency level you set is applied to the on-screen  
menu system and channel banner for all inputs.  
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Closed Captioning  
Screen Format  
Time Menu  
You can change the translucency (see-through) level of the menu screens.  
Adjust the slider by using the left and right arrow buttons.  
Color Scheme  
Translucency  
Menu Language  
7 Lamp Power  
Press3or4to move the indicator to the desired  
translucency level for the on-screen menus.  
Menu Language  
The menu language can be changed to one of three languages: English, Spanish  
or French. The menu language can also be selected when using the Assisted  
Setup menu.  
Main Menu Preferences  
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Closed Captioning  
Highlight with the 5and 6 arrows. Select with the OK button.  
Screen Format  
Español  
Time Menu  
Resalte con las flechas 5 y 6. Seleccione con el botón OK.  
Color Scheme  
Translucency  
Français  
MenuLanguage  
Mise en surbrillance avec 5 et 6. Sélection avec OK.  
Lamp Power  
Press 5or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to  
select it. Press 3to return to the menu.  
Lamp Power  
Main Menu Preferences  
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The TV's lamp can be set to have either:  
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Your HDTV is equipped with a special lamp system. Eventually, the lamp (like  
a light bulb) will need to be replaced and you’ll need to know your lamp type.  
Check the menu for your lamp type and write it down on page 1 for future  
reference. The Lamp Power menu enables you to extend the life of the lamp  
(choose Longer Life), or provide the brightest possible picture (choose Brighter  
Picture).  
Brighter Picture  
Longer life  
Screen Format  
Time Menu  
You can choose the lamp's power setting. The "Longer Life"  
setting produces a picture that is less bright, however, it  
should extend the life of the lamp as compared to the  
"Brighter Picture" setting. Choose a selection that best fits  
your viewing environment and intended usage of the TV.  
Color Scheme  
Translucency  
Menu Language  
Lamp Power  
This TV uses Lamp Type __. Please make a note of it for  
future reference.  
The lamp that lights the TV picture can be set for a brighter  
picture or a longer life (less bright). Press OK to continue.  
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Troubleshooting  
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HDTV Specifications  
Accessory Information  
Limited Warranty  
Care and Cleaning  
FCC Information  
Index  
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Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.  
Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit you  
home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call  
1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
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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 outlet strip.  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Does the power light on the front of the TV turn on and you hear audio but see no picture? If so, the TV is in its cool-down cycle.  
Wait a few moments and the picture will appear.  
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Has the power light on the front of the TV been blinking for one minute? If so, the lamp is dead. Go to page 63 for replacement  
instructions and ordering information.  
When you first plug your TV into an outlet, the Power indicator on the front panel will light and blink for approximately 30 seconds  
and then go off during the initialization of the TV. The TV can only be turned on after the Power indicator goes off. This happens  
every time power is reapplied to the TV.  
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Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else, such as a lamp.  
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the  
remote control solutions on page 62.  
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Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then  
Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).  
Power indicator is blinking or flashing  
If the light blinks 5 times, pauses, and blinks again 5 times, the lamp is trying to turn on. If the TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and  
then the light blinks steadily for one minute, one of the following options is possible:  
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Lamp door is open. Locate the door on the side of the TV and close it. Turn off the TV and turn back on. The lamp should turn on.  
Lamp is dead. Go to page 63 for lamp replacement information.  
Power supply within TV may need service. Go to page 67 for warranty information.  
Buttons don’t work  
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If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.  
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The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front  
Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked.  
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Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.  
TV turns off while playing  
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Sleep Timer or Wake-Up Timer may have been activated. Go to page 57 for instructions.  
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Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this  
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
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Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.  
TV turns on unexpectedly  
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Wake-Up Timer may have been activated. Go to page 57 for instructions.  
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Initial Channel feature is enabled and you lost power to your TV. Go to page 54 for instructions.  
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If you’ve connected a component, such as a DVD player, to your TV’s Video jack, and to an audio receiver using the audio jacks, you  
may experience a slight delay between the audio heard and the video seen. Connect the DVD player to the TV’s Audio jacks, then  
use the TV’s FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an audio receiver.  
If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, read the following  
information.  
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If you’ve connected a component to your A/V receiver, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver, you may experience a slight delay  
between the audio heard and the video seen. This occurs because the digital audio is sent directly to the speakers while the video  
must be processed inside the TV before it is displayed.  
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If the component has Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks, connect these jacks to the TV’s Y, Pb, Pr jacks to minimize the  
discrepancy. This works best if the component supports Progressive Scan technology.  
If necessary, you can connect the component directly to the TV using L/R audio jacks and bypassing the A/V receiver or you can  
program an audio delay in the A/V receiver so the audio and video match up (not all audio equipment has the ability to program  
delays). Check the audio/video Receiver’s manual.  
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Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly.  
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Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel.  
Try another channel, or press the INPUT or ANT•CAB button.  
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When you first turn off your TV, the screen fades from blue to black. Once the screen goes black, the TV’s internal lamp starts its  
cool-down cycle. If you try to turn on the TV during the cool-down cycle, the TV turns back on and you’ll hear audio, but the picture  
will take a few moments to be displayed.  
Unusual sound quality  
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Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.  
Check if SAP is turned on.  
Check that the Audio Mode is set to your language.  
Humming or buzzing noise  
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The TV is in its lamp cool-down cycle. To prolong the life of the TV’s lamp system, the TV must warm up and cool down properly.  
You may notice additional noise during these cycles.  
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Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.  
No picture, sound okay  
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If the indicator on the front of the TV is blinking for one minute, the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed. Go to page 63  
for ordering information.  
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You might have tried to turn on the TV during lamp cool-down. Wait a few moments and the picture will be displayed.  
No sound, picture okay  
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Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio Connections menu. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio  
Connections menu.  
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If using an S-Video connection, component video and composite video, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO  
OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks.  
Check the Maximum and Initial Volume settings in the Special Features menu.  
Channel search finds few channels  
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The cable connected to the CABLE and/or ANTENNA INPUT jack might be loose.  
Your off-air antenna might be getting a weak signal. Move it higher or get a bigger antenna.  
If you have cables connected to the CABLE and ANTENNA jacks, try swapping the cables. Cable needs to be connected to the CABLE  
INPUT; off-air antenna needs to be connected to the ANTENNA INPUT.  
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If you have a cable box, you can’t connect it to the ANTENNA jack. Connect it to the CABLE INPUT or a Video Input jack.  
Select all the options in the Channel Search menu, and retry channel search.  
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May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.  
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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).  
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You usually can’t change channels when a menu is on the screen (press the CLEAR button).  
You might need to reset your CableCARD if you have one installed. Go to page 54 for more instructions.  
Noisy stereo reception  
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May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
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Maybe the cable/antenna option wasn’t chosen in the Channel Search menu. Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel  
Search menu and run the search again.  
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The channel might be blank — change channels.  
If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4  
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR  
is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).  
•
If a channel doesn’t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel, Unusable Signal appears.  
Sound okay, picture poor  
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•
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Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they’re not damaged.  
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 46 for more instructions.  
Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats. Analog channels may look better when you use  
the Normal video format (the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner).  
Black box appears on the screen  
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Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 55 for more  
instructions.  
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
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•
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Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.  
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.  
Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If batteries are weak, you will not be able to activate backlighting  
on the remote; instead, backlight will blink once when activated. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries,  
you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)  
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For Volume Punchthrough, remember to program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to operate your audio receiver or  
amplifier. Go to page 26 for instructions. If you can’t program this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough  
won’t work.  
Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then  
Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).  
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 Parental Controls (press 3 on your remote),  
select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote).  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
•
If you forget your password, put the remote in TV mode. Simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and VOL down  
on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via  
Lock TV.  
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.  
•
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set V-Chip Unrated to View separately  
in order to view movies with an NR rating.  
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Lamp Replacement Information  
Replacing the Lamp Unit  
Your TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is long-  
lasting, it may need to be replaced eventually.  
When to replace the lamp  
You probably need a new lamp if there’s no picture, but you still can hear the audio and the power light on the front of the  
TV does the following: blinks 5 times, pauses, blinks 5 times again. If the TV doesn’t turn on after 5 minutes and then the  
light blinks steadily for one minute, the lamp is dead. If you have any concerns, please contact us at 1-866-723-6486 or call  
an authorized servicer in your area.  
Note: The same symptoms occur if the lamp unit isn’t seated correctly, lamp access door is ajar, or lamp power supply  
needs service. If you have recently accessed the lamp, make sure the lamp access door is completely closed and the lamp  
unit is seated correctly.  
What to do  
The lamp has been designed to make installation as easy as possible, but if you don’t follow the directions, there is a risk of  
injury.  
•
You can easily replace the lamp yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp. If your TV  
is still covered by the warranty, call 1-866-723-6486 to receive troubleshooting assistance and a lamp replacement.  
If your TV’s warranty has expired, call 1-800-338-0376 to purchase a lamp replacement. If you are not comfortable  
replacing the lamp yourself, call 1-866-723-6486 and we will refer you to a service person who will replace the lamp for  
you. There will be a service fee.  
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Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service  
What you’ll need to get started:  
HDLP50XXXXXX  
•
To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model number, serial number,  
and lamp type—this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker (example  
of the sticker is shown at left). Face the back of the TV. The sticker is located on the  
right side of the TV (see picture below for sticker location).  
000000000 X  
SERIAL SERIE  
LAMP  
EXAMPLE: Service  
Model Number  
sticker with lamp  
type listed.  
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Follow the replacement instructions that come packed with the new lamp.  
Service Model  
Number  
Sticker  
location with  
Lamp Type  
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HDTV Specifications**  
Tuning Capability  
Video  
Channel Tuning........................................................................NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM  
Digital Cable Compatibility......................................................64 QAM - 256, QAM, HDMI/DVI,  
..................................................................................................Component, CableCARD slot  
3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode).....................................................Reverse Diagonal  
4:3 Format Control (Screen) ....................................................Normal, Cinerama, Zoom, Stretch,  
..................................................................................................Auto Format Switch  
Adaptive Video Noise Reduction.............................................Yes  
Adjustable Color Warmth.........................................................Yes  
Adjustable Picture Control.......................................................Yes  
Auto Color Control...................................................................Yes  
Auto Flesh.................................................................................Yes  
Comb Filter...............................................................................Digital Frame Comb (3D Y/C)  
Contrast Expand.......................................................................Off, Low, High  
Optimum Contrast, High-Resolution Screen...........................Yes  
Edge Enhancement ..................................................................Off, Low, High  
Green Stretch............................................................................Off, Low, High  
Horizontal Resolution (Picture Width)....................................1280  
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Alpha H)......................................80˚  
Hybrid Lens System..................................................................Yes  
Picture Presets ..........................................................................Vibrant (Day), Natural,  
..................................................................................................Cinematic (Night), Videogame,  
..................................................................................................Professional, Personal  
Light Engine Type....................................................................DLP Light Engine  
Picture Screen Pitch .................................................................Screen .155mm  
Scan Rate Converter.................................................................Yes  
Vertical Viewing Angle (Alpha V)............................................20˚  
Wide Band Video Amplifier.....................................................Yes  
Sound  
Audio Power (Watts) Front Speakers......................................10 Watts/Channel  
Balance Control........................................................................Yes  
Broadcast Stereo w/dbx† Noise Reduction .............................Yes  
Sound Presets ...........................................................................7 plus Personal  
Front Speakers..........................................................................2  
Fully Enclosed Speaker System...............................................Yes  
Graphic Equalizer.....................................................................7 band  
Second Audio Program (SAP)..................................................Yes  
Sound Logic Audio Leveler......................................................Yes  
SRS ............................................................................................Yes- SRS Focus  
† dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation.  
**Specifications are subject to change.  
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Convenience  
Auto Channel Search ............................................................Yes  
Multilingual On-screen Display............................................English, French, Spanish  
Auto Tuning ..........................................................................Yes  
Closed Captioning.................................................................Analog & Digital  
Front Button Block ...............................................................Yes  
Commercial Skip...................................................................Yes  
Parental Control with USA & Canada V-Chip......................Yes  
Picture Reset..........................................................................Yes, in Menu  
Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs............................Yes  
(Individual Memory)  
Clock (Time), Sleep and Wake-Up Timers..........................Yes  
Front Panel  
Stereo Headphone Jack........................................................3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack  
Front A/V Input.....................................................................Composite  
Back Panel Inputs/Outputs Composite A/V Inputs with Autodetect S-Videos...............2 sets  
Component with composite audio/video inputs ................2 - Y,Pr,Pb (RCA Jacks)  
...............................................................................................SYNCROSCAN  
Antenna/Cable Inputs...........................................................2 - RF  
HDMI/DVI Input (with Audio Input menu selection)........1  
Audio/Video (Record) Output .............................................1  
Digital Audio Output............................................................1  
Fixed or Variable Audio Outputs.........................................1 set, menu switchable  
CableCARD slot.....................................................................1  
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Accessory Information  
Below are accessories available to complement your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are  
subject to availability.  
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax  
for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.  
How to Order  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed  
below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this page. 1-800-338-0376  
Replacement Lamp  
Your DLP is equipped with a special lamp unit. If you have  
sound, but no picture, and the light on the front of the TV  
blinks, you need to change the lamp. Locate the sticker on  
the side of the TV or go to the Lamp Power menu for the  
lamp type. To order, call 1-800-338-0376  
Screw-on Cable* attaches to the  
round antenna connectors (called  
75-ohm F-type) on the back of  
your VCR or TV. The ends screw  
onto the connectors for a secure  
connection. VH81 (3-ft) $3.95,  
VH82 (6-ft) $4.95  
Remote Control This is the remote  
ON•OFF  
VCR  
TV  
DVD AUDIO AUX•HD SAT•CABLE  
control that came packed with your  
TV. Replacements or spares can be  
ordered as needed. 267163 $14.95  
MUTE  
FORMAT  
H
+
C
V
L
L
V
C
H
BACKLIGHT  
SKIP  
GO BACK  
INFO  
GUIDE  
OK  
S-Video Cable has multi-pin  
connectors on each end for  
connecting S-Video components  
to your TV. VH976 (6-ft) $7.95,  
VH913 (12-ft) $14.95  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
INPUT  
ANT•CAB  
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
RECORD STOP  
PAUSE  
CC PRESETS SOUND FREEZE  
RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with  
weatherproof “F” connectors.  
VHD905 $5.95  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio  
Video Cable is a double cable that  
lets you connect the video and audio  
jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate  
tapes. It can also be used to connect  
a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-  
coded and shielded. It has RCA-type  
phono plugs on each end. Gold-  
Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft) $5.95  
Optical/SPDIF cables help you  
connect to a component with an  
Optical Audio In jack, such as a  
Dolby Digital decoder or receiver.  
DV3 (3-ft) $15.95, DV6 (6-ft)  
$19.95  
Signal Splitter* helps you  
connect to other components.  
2-way VH47 $3.95, 4-way VH49  
$6.95  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video  
Cable is a triple cable that lets you  
connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of  
stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable,  
VH84 (6-ft) $9.95  
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM  
Antenna allows you to easily  
switch from the antenna signal to  
cable or satellite easily without  
disconnecting antenna. ANT200  
$49.95  
Push-on Cable* attaches to the round  
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm  
F-type) on the back of your VCR or  
TV. The ends push on for a quick  
connection. VH89 (6-ft) $5.95  
* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or  
cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for  
distribution of the satellite signal originating from  
your satellite dish antenna.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
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Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
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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 assembly.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.  
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts, light engine, and lamp  
assembly required to repair your unit.  
How you get service:  
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•
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Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the  
Authorized Service Center in your area.  
•
Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is  
located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the  
Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to  
and from your home.  
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the  
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional  
information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
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•
•
•
•
•
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Installation and related adjustments.  
Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Labor to replace the light engine and lamp assembly after one year from the date of purchase.  
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
•
•
A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at  
www.rca.com/productregistration. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the  
card is not required for warranty coverage.  
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Limitation of Warranty:  
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THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION  
GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY  
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
•
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE  
CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE  
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE  
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS  
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
•
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
•
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs  
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary,  
you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.  
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will dam-  
age the TV.  
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,  
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to  
the TV.  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003  
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Closed Captioning 32  
Closed captioning 55  
Code list  
Audio 29  
Cable box 29  
A
B
C
Accessories 66  
Backlight button  
Balance 50  
Batteries, installing 21  
Batteries, remote 62  
Black Level 46  
Block  
Age-Based Ratings 37  
Front Panel 41  
Movie ratings 38  
Specific Content Themes 37  
V-Chip Unrated Program 40  
Buttons  
CableCARD 3  
Action buttons 45  
Advanced Settings 48  
Age-based rating  
Blocking 37  
Connection 18  
Reset 54  
slot 12  
DVD 30  
DVD/VCR 30  
Tools menu 54  
Cables  
Viewing 37  
HD Receiver 29  
Home Theatre in a Box 30  
PVR 30  
Satellite receiver 30  
TV 29  
VCR 30  
Code List, Remote control 29  
Color 46  
Age-based ratings  
Canada, English 39  
Canada, French 40  
USA 36  
Analog captions 55  
Analog TV channel 33  
ANT•CAB button 24  
Antenna Ch. List 34  
ANTENNA INPUT jack 13  
Aspect ratio 2,32  
Assisted setup 21  
AUDIO  
to connect 8  
Cable Box remote codes 29  
Cable Channel List 34  
CABLE INPUT jack 13  
Canada  
English ratings 40  
French ratings 40  
V-Chip unrated program 40  
Canada V-Chip 39  
Captions  
ANT•CAB 24  
Arrows 24  
AUDIO 24  
AUX•HD 24  
Backlight.  
CC 24  
Channel down 14,24  
Channel up 14,24  
CH CTRL 24  
CLEAR 24  
Don’t work 60  
DVD 24  
FORMAT 24  
FORWARD 25  
FREEZE 24  
Front panel 14  
GO BACK 24  
GUIDE 24  
Warmth 47  
Color Scheme 58  
Commercial skip 32  
Component/Composite Input  
jacks 12  
Components, connecting 9  
Composite Input jacks 11  
Connection  
TV, Satellite Receiver, VCR  
16  
VCR, TV, DVD player 15  
Connections  
TV, CableCARD 18  
TV, HDMI or DVI Component  
17  
TV + Receiver w/ Dolby  
Digital, speakers 19  
Video 9  
Analog 55  
Background color 56  
Background Opacity 56  
Color 56  
Digital 56  
Font 56  
button 24  
L/MONO 11  
Audio  
Connections 51  
connections 19  
remote codes 29  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Jacks  
4,11  
Audio menu 49  
Audio Connections 51  
Audio Mode 50  
Audio Processor 49  
Balance 50  
Opacity 56  
Size 56  
Caption display 55  
Caption priority 56  
Caption style 56  
Care and Cleaning 62  
Care and cleaning 68  
CC  
INFO 25  
button 24  
Equalizer presets 49  
SAP 50  
INPUT 25,29  
LIGHT 24  
MENU 25  
MENU/OK 14  
MUTE 25  
Number 24  
OK 25  
ON•OFF 25  
PAUSE 25  
Channel  
Initial 54  
search 22  
Channels  
Connections menu 52  
Auto Tuning 53  
Channel Search 52  
Signal Source 53  
Signal Strength 52  
Special Features 54  
Video Input Setup 53  
Content Themes 36  
Viewing 38  
Content themes  
Blocking 37  
Contrast 46  
Contrast Expand 48  
Controls  
Menus 44  
Sound logic 50  
Audio Mode 50  
Audio mode display 32  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
Digital 12  
Audio processor 49  
Authorized service 9,60  
Automatic code search 26  
Auto color 47  
Auto Format Switching 57  
Auto Tuning 41,53  
Auto tuning  
Antenna Input 41  
Cable Input 41  
Front input 42  
Digital or Analog 33  
Channel banner 32  
Channel down button 14  
Channel information 32  
Channel lists 34  
Channel numbers 33  
Channel search 52  
Channel up button 14  
Chart, of connections 9  
Choice fields 45  
Choice lists 45  
Choose Your Connection 9  
Ch +/- buttons 24  
CH CTRL button 24  
Cinematic picture setting 46  
Cinerama, screen format 57  
Cleaning and care 68  
CLEAR button 24  
Clock display 32  
PLAY 25  
PRESETS 25  
RECORD 25  
Remote control 24  
REVERSE 25,26  
SAT•CABLE 25  
SOUND 25  
STOP 25  
TV 25  
VCR 25  
Volume down 14  
Volume up/down 25  
Parental 34  
Reset 48  
Control panels 44  
HDMI/DVI 42  
Input1, 2 42  
Input 3, 4 42  
AUX•HD button 24,26  
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Sliders 45  
Color Scheme 58  
Digital Captions 56  
Lamp Power 58  
Menu Language 58  
Screen Format 57  
Time 57  
Translucency 58  
PRESETS button 25  
Problems  
I
D
Menu Language 58  
Menu language 22  
Mode  
Audio 50  
Modes, remote control 27  
Mono 49  
Icons  
Digital  
Channel banner 32  
Indicator  
light status 14  
Indirect light 8  
INFO button 25  
Initial channel 54  
Initial volume 54  
INPUT  
CableCARD 3  
Cable Ready 3  
Sound 3  
Digital audio out 51  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 12  
Digital captions 56  
Digital TV channel 33  
Direct entry programning 27  
DLP 1  
Dolby digital 19  
DVD/VCR remote codes 30  
DVD button 24  
Mute  
Closed captioning 55  
MUTE button 25  
Audio 61  
Parental controls 62  
Remote control 62  
TV 60  
Button 29  
N
INPUT 1 jacks 11  
INPUT 2 jacks 12  
INPUT 3 jacks 11  
INPUT 4 jacks 12  
INPUT button 25  
Natural picture setting 46  
Noise reduction 47  
Normal, screen format 57  
Number buttons 24  
V-Chip 62  
Product registration 2  
Professional picture setting 46  
Programming the remote 27  
Automatic code search 26  
Direct entry 27  
Program title 32  
Pulse code modulation 51  
PVR remote codes 30  
DVD remote codes 30  
DVI Audio Input 51  
Numeric entries 45  
J
E
O
Jacks  
EAS 42  
OK button 25  
ON•OFF button 25  
OUTPUTS  
FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO 10  
Overheating 8  
ANTENNA INPUT 13  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT 11  
CABLE INPUT 13  
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE  
INPUTS 12  
COMPOSITE INPUTS 11  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
12  
Front panel 14  
HDMI/DVI 13  
S-VIDEO 11  
SUBWOOFER 10  
Edge Enhancement 47  
Emergency Alert System 42  
Equalizer presets 49  
Q
F
QAM 3  
FCC information 68  
FCC Regulations 2  
Film Mode 48  
Fixed/Variable Out 51  
Format  
P
R
Parental controls 34  
Channel lists 34  
Editing channels 35  
Lock/unlock 34  
Parental Control icon 32  
Password, v-chip 62  
PAUSE button 25  
Ratings  
Blocking movie 38  
Viewing movie 38  
Rating Limits  
Screen 57  
FORMAT button 24  
FORWARD button 25  
FREEZE button 24  
Front panel  
movies 38  
Receiver with Dolby Digital 19  
RECORD button 25  
Registration, product 2  
Remote  
Programming 26  
setup 54  
Remote Control  
Batteries 21  
Buttons 24  
Remote control  
Code list 29  
modes 28  
Remote Setup 54  
Replacing the lamp 63  
Reset controls 48  
Resolution 2  
L
PCM receiver 19  
Lamp 1  
Personal picture setting 46  
Picture Quality menu 46  
Picture quality menu  
Advanced Settings 48  
Auto color 47  
Power menu 58  
replacement 63  
Language  
block 41  
Buttons 14  
jacks 14  
Menu 22,58  
LED, front panel 60  
Light blinking 63  
LIGHT button 24  
G
Color warmth 47  
GO BACK button 24  
Graphic equalizer 49  
Green Stretch 47  
Contrast Expand 48  
Edge Enhancement 47  
Green Stretch 47  
Noise reduction 47  
Picture presets 46  
Picture settings 46  
Picture Settings 46  
PLAY button 25  
M
GUIDE button 24  
Main Menu 44  
Maximum volume 54  
MENU/OK Button 14  
Menus 44  
H
HDMI/DVI jack 13  
HDTV specifications 64  
HD Receiver remote code list  
29  
Help text 44  
Home Theatre box remote  
codes 30  
REVERSE button 25  
Audio 49  
Power  
indicator 21  
Moving through 44  
Picture Quality 46  
Preferences 54  
S
Power button and indicator 14  
Power light flashing 63  
Power surges 8  
Preferences menu 54  
Analog captions 55  
Captions Priority 56  
Caption Style 56  
S-Video jack 11  
SAP 50  
SAP display 32  
SAT•CABLE  
Button 25  
Satellite receiver remote codes  
30  
MENU button 25  
Menu controls 44  
Action buttons 45  
Choice fields 45  
Choice lists 45  
Horizontal Position 48  
Numeric entries 45  
Closed captioning 55  
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Index  
Screen Format 57  
Search  
Automatic code 26  
Channels 52  
U
USA  
V-Chip TV ratings 35  
Second audio program 50  
Service, authorized 9  
Setup, assisted 21  
Sharpness 46  
Signal Source 53  
Signal Strength 52  
Signal type 32  
Sleep timer 32,57  
Sliders 45  
Smoothing Adjust 48  
Sound 61  
Mono 49  
SRS 49  
Stereo 49  
SOUND button 25  
Sound Logic 50  
Sound mode icons 32  
Speaker connection 19  
Special Features 54  
Specifications 64  
Back panel 65  
Front panel 65  
Sound 64  
Video 64  
SRS 49  
Stand 8  
Stereo 49  
V
V-Chip 34  
Age-Based Ratings 35  
Blocking age-based 37  
Blocking Movies 38  
Canada 35,39  
Content Themes 35  
USA 35  
USA TV ratings 35  
Viewing age-based rating 37  
V-chip display 32  
V-Chip rating screen 36  
V-Chip unrated program 40  
VCR  
recording 28  
VCR button 25  
VCR remote codes 30  
Vertical Position 48  
Vibrant picture setting 46  
VIDEO 11  
Videogame picture setting 46  
Video connections 9  
Video Input List 34  
Video Input Setup 53  
Viewing  
Movie ratings 38  
Specific content themes 38  
Volume  
STOP button 25  
Stretch, screen format 57  
Subchannels 52  
SUBWOOFER jack 10  
Initial 54  
Maximum 54  
Volume down button 14  
Volume up/down buttons 25  
Volume up button 14  
T
Things to Consider Before You  
Connect 8  
Timer  
W
Sleep 57  
Wake-up 57  
Wake-up Timer 57  
Time display 32  
Time of Day 57  
Tint 46  
Y
Y/Video Pb Pr jacks 12  
Translucency 58  
Troubleshooting 60  
TruScan 3  
Z
Zoom, screen format 57  
Turn on TV 21  
TV, CableCARD connection 18  
TV, HDMI or DVI component  
connection 17  
TV, Satellite Receiver, VCR  
connection 16  
TV, VCR, DVD Player  
Connection 15  
TV button 25  
TV problems 60  
TV remote codes 29  
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TTE Technology, Inc.  
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