RCA Projection/Digital 42 And Above TV Manual L0902080

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Entertainment.

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain
or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside the
product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Refer to the identification/rating
product for its proper operating

label located on the back panel of your
voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized
equipment may void the user's authority

changes or modifications
to operate it.

to this

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images
for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted
on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/
program Iogos, phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Warning: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This
can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such
damage is not covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the
picture at any time.

Product

Registration

Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately.
For US customers:
Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration.
Registering
this product allows us to contact you if needed.

Product

Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
i.

Rc_a(tthese instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus

Clean only with dD ;_cloth.

Do not block any ventilation

Do not install near any heat sources
heat.

Do not de*L'at the safl_ty purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has tv,o blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has tv,o blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safl_ty. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician *i_rreplacement of the obsolete outlet.

i0.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
exit from the apparatus.

ii.

Only use attachments/accessories

i2.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manuf:lcturer, or sold with the apparatus.
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

i3.

Unplug this apparatus

i4.

Refinerall servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
pov,er-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have Ldlen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

near water.

openings.

Install in accordance

such as radiators,

specified

during lightning

with the manuLtcturer's

instructic_ns.

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

particularly

at plugs, convenience

(including

receptacles,

amplifiers)

that produce

and the point where they

by the manuf:tcturer.

storms or when unused

If an otltside antenna is connected to the TV receiver, I)e sure the
grotmded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
charges. In the LI.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code
the Canadian Electrical Code provides infi_rmation with respect to
antenna system. See the figure on the right for details.

To assure
adequate
ventilation
ff_r this product,
maintain
a spacing
of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches
from the rear of the TV receiver and other surf:tEeS.

When a

*i_r long periods of time.

antenna system is
and built up static
and in Canada, Parr 1 of
proper grounding of the

Example

of Antenna

(NEC) National

Grounding

Electrical

Code

as per

Key Features

Overview

Your TV is equipped
with features that will add to your TV viewing
information
summarizes
a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides
rest of the TV's features and how to use them.

TruScan

Digital

experience.
The following
more information
about the

Reality

Pi('[ur(2 performance starts with signal processing. TmScan Digital Rcali W intelligent signal
processing recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve
optimum digital picture performance. It enhances the picture quality and makes you feel as if
you're close to the real thing. It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified
and automatically converts the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the
detail - a process commonly referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.

Precision

CRTs

Your HDTV monitor features Precision CRTs. These Precision CRTs (cathode ray tubes) produce
sharp, high-resolution images, with great detail and better transition between images than
regular CRTs.

HDTV

Component

Input

(SYNCHROSCAN

TM)

Auto-adjusting inputs allow a wide array of component equipment to be c'onncx'ted to this
HDTV monitor. The SYNCHROSCAN circuits automatically detect and display video in various
formats including High Definition (HDTV, 1080i), Enhanced Definition (EDTV, 480p) and
standard definition (SDTV, 48@). This helps simplif?: the connection process.

V-Chip: Parental

Controls

Description:
You can block programs
and/or movie ratings.

(for the U.S. and Canada)
and movies by content, age-based

ratings,

Requirements:
•

Set up the Pare_ta/Co_tro/menu
details).

in the TV's main menu (Chapter 3 has

The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take effect.

Important

Safety Instructions

..........................................

Introduction
Key Features Overview

Chapter

....................................................

1: Connections

& Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................
Choose Your Connection ..................................................

4
5

TV + HDTV Tuner + VCR + DVD Player .............................
TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ...........................................

7
9

TV + DVD + VCR ..............................................................

Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ................. 12
The Front of Your TV.......................................................
13

Chapter

3: Using

the

TV's

Features

Channel Banner ...............................................................

Autotuning

......................................................................

Why You Should Use the Autotuning
Feature .......
How to Set Up the Autotuning
Feature ..................
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada .................
US V-Chip TV Rating Limit ........................................
Canada V-Chip Ratings .............................................
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ..........................
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .......................................
Blocking Unrated/Exempt
Programs
....................
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ...............................

29
31
31
32
32

Front Input Jacks .......................................................
Front Panel Buttons ..................................................

13
13

Chapter

Sound Menu ....................................................................

Plug in the TV ..................................................................
Put batteries in the remote ............................................

14
14

Picture Menu ...................................................................

Channel Guide Menu ......................................................

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup ..........................................................
Turn on the TV .................................................................

Time Menu .......................................................................

14
14

Parental Control Menu ...................................................

Complete the Initial Setup .............................................
Set the Menu Language ..........................................
Complete Auto Channel Search ...............................

15
15
15

Setup Menu .....................................................................

Changing Lists and Labels ........................................
Auto Convergence ....................................................

15
16

Chapter

2: Using

the

Remote

Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control ..............................

Programming the Remote ..............................................
19
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...... 19
How to Use the Remote After You've
It ....................................................

Using the INPUT Button ..................................................
Remote Control Codes ....................................................

Programmed

21
22

Chapter

4: Using the Menu

23
24
25
25
25

5: Other

Troubleshooting
FCC Information

System

Information

..............................................................
..............................................................

39
41

Care and Cleaning ...........................................................

RCA HDTV Monitor

Limited Warranty ...........................

Accessory Information ....................................................
Index ................................................................................

44
45

Things

to Consider

Protect Against

Before

Power Surges

•

Connect

all components

•

Turn

before

•

Make sure all antennas
and cables
Instructions
on page 1.

off the TV and/or

you

component

Protect Components

plug

any of their

before

are properly

•

Don't

•

If you place

•

If you connect
an audio receiver or amplifier,
won't flow around other components.

holes

grounded.

any c'ablcs.

Refer

to the Important

Arrange

the components

SafclT

so that air

components.
components

in a stand,

cable

firmly

make

sure you allow
place

to Avoid

•

Insert

•

If you place components
instead of straight down

•

If your antenna
uses 300-ohm twin lead cables,
lead cables away from audio/video
cables.

important

into the wall outlet.

or disconnect

on any of the components.

Cables Properly
each

cords

from Overheating

Don't block ventilation
can circulate freely.

Position

power

you connect

•

stack

You Connect

Stand

into the designated

ventilation.

it on the top shelf so the heated

Audio

air from

interference

jack.

above the TV, route all cables
the middle of the TV.

and

adequate

Base Safety

down

the side

do not coil the cables.

of the back

Also, keep

of the TV

the twin

information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped over, pushed
off, or pulkM off. This
could
page

cause

personal

injmT and/or

damage

the TV. Refer

to the Important

Safety

Instructions

Use indirect Light
Don't place the TV where
indirect lighting.

sunlight

or room

lighting

Graphics contained

will be directed

within this pzib/ication

toward

the screen.

Use soft or

are for rcq)resentation

only.

C_ap_eY

Choose

Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine
Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Note

for

US customers:

If you

prefer,

we can provide

who will visit your home for a fee to install your
For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
For additional

assistance

while

using

your

you

electronic

RCA product,

Components

with

the

name

entertainment

please

which connection

of an Authorized
system

and

Service

to instruct

you

is best for you.

Representative
in its operation.

visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

Cables

Connection

Needed

Title

Go to...

Coaxial
Audio/video

TV + HDTV Tuner
+ DVD + VCR

pages 6-7

TV + Satellite
Receiver + VCR

pages 8-9

TV + DVD + VCR

pages 10-11

Component
video

Coaxial
Audio/video
S-Video

Coaxial
Audio/video
Component

Cables Needed to Connect
The pk'turcs

Components

video

to Your TV

below show the ('ablcs needed fO£ the connections

represented

in this book.

Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this
book

show

each

AudiolVideo
cables

cable

separately

for better

Coaxial cable

visibility.

S-Video cable

Component Video
(Y*Pb*Pr) cables

SATELLITE RECEIVER

HDTVTUNER

LAUDI° R

DVDPLAYER

VCR

Chapter

TV + HDTV Tuner + VCR + DVD Player
1.

Make

sure

cable

and/or

A. Connect

the coaxial

cable

B. Connect

the satellite

dish antenna

Make

the

video

Connect three
HDTV Tuner.
3.

or antenna

Make

the

conneclion
video

audio

grade

connection

from

your

cables

Connect

your

A. Connect

HDTV Tuner

a coaxial

cable

B. Connect
the audio
jacks on the VCR.

(white

C. Connect

cable

Connect

the video
your

A. Connect

VCR to your

a coaxial

cable

feed

Connect

the video
your

cable

DVD player

outlet

or antcmna

to the satellite

your

to your

HDTV Tuner

between

your

cables

to your

HDTV Tuner

input

on the HDTV Tuner.

and

the

TV.

on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR jacks on the

and

the

TV.

to the CMP1 L and R audio

jacks on the back

of the TV and to the Audio

VCR.

to the H1)TV Tuner's
and red)

HDTV Tuner.

to the antenna

input

to the CMP1 Y PB PR jacks

cables

to the Video

antenna

to the Audio

output

Output

an(] to VCR's antenna

Output

input.

jacks on the HDTV Tuner

jack on the HDTV Tuner

an(] to the Video

and to the Audio
Input

Input

jack on the VCR.

TV.
to the VCR's antenna

B. Connect
the audio (white and red)
Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect

is connected

cable

between

Connect the audio (white and red)
Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner.
4.

satellite

cables

and to the ANTENNA/CABLE

to the VI1)2 L/MONO

to the VID2 V (video)
to your

output

jack on the back

an(] R audio

jack on the TV.

jacks on the back

of the TV and to the Video

of the TV and to the

Output

jack on the VCR.

TV.

A. Connect
the audio (white and red) cables
Audio Output jacks on the 1)V1) player.

to the VID1 L/MONO

and R Audio

B. If your DV1) player has an S-Video jack, connect
an S-Video cable (instead
S-VIDEO jack on the TV and to the S-V]DEO jack on the DVD player.
Notes: If your DVD player doesn't
video cable.

Input

have an S-Video jack, connect the player

jacks

on the back of the TV and to the

of the video

cable

in step

B) to the

to the YV's VID1 V (video)jack

using a

Go to page

Chapter

SATELLITE
RECEIVER

0
_

OFF-AIBANTENN

Chapter

TV + Satellite
1.

Connect

Receiver

+ VCR

your VCR to your TV.

A. Connc('t a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna
jack on the TV.

output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input

B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 WMONO
back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.

an(] R Audio jacks on the

C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the Video
Output jack on the VCR.
Make sure cable or antenna

is connected

to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna
.

Connect

your Satellite

Receiver

to the antenna

input on the VCR.

to your TV.

A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID1 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the
back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the Satellite Receiver.
B. Connect the video cable to the VID1 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the Video
Output jack on the Satellite Receiver.
C. If your Satellite Receiver has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (instead of the
video cable in step B) to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV and to the S-VIDEO jack on the
satellite receiver.

Go to page 14

Ckapter

C_}apter

TV + DVD + VCR
1.

Connect

your

DVD Player

to your

TV.

A. Connect
the audio (white and red) cables to d_e CMP1 L and R Audio
the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the 1)V1) player.
B. Connect
d_ree video grade cables to the CMP1 Y PB PR jacks
d_e Y PB PR jacks on dae DVD player.

jacks

on the back

on d_e back of d_e TV and to

Notes:
If your
player
If your
jack

DVD player does not have Y PB PR jacks, but does have an S-Video
to the VlD1 S-VIDEO jack on the TV using an S-Video cable.
DVD

Important:
player,
2.

player

on the back

If you

you must

Connect

your

does not have

of the

TV using

use the

connect
VCR

an S-Video
a video

VID1 S-VIDEO
the audio

to your

cables

jack,

connect

the player

jack,

to the

connect

the

VID1 V (Video)

cable.
or V (Video)jack
to the

to connect

VID1 LIMONO

and

your
R jacks

TV to the DVD
on the TV.

TV.

A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna
jack on the TV.

output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input

B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the
back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the Video
Output jack on the VCR.
3.

Make sure cable or antenna

is connected

to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna

to the antenna

input on the VCR.

Go to page 14

Chapeer

Explanation

of Jacks (in alphabetical

This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections.
connect components to your TV.

order)
There are several ways to

ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you c(mnect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the
antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the examples on pages 6-11, a VCR.

COMPONENT INPUT
player.

INPUT

Lets you connect

a component

video source, such as a DVD

CMP1

CMP1 Y PB PR (Component
Video)
Provides optimum picture quality because
the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the
connection. When using CMP1 Y PB PR, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio Input jacks.

COMPOSITE

INPUTS

)

•

CMP1 L (Audio)
usually white.

Provides left audio connection.

The left audio connector

•

CMP1 R (Audio)
usually red.

Provides right audio connection.

The right audio connector

COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR, DVD
player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above.
VID1 S-VIDEO
Provides
Video) because the color
part of the picture. When
audio cables to the V]D1
Provides

better picture quality than the video jacks (VID1 and 2
part of the picture is separated from the black and white
using VID1 S-VIDEO, make sure to connect left and right
L/MONO and R Audio Input jacks.

•

VID1 V (Video)
usually yellow.

composite

video

connection.

•

VID2 S-VIDEO, V and IJMONO and R Audio
such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
VID1 above.

The video

connector

Allows you to connect a component
Their description is the same as

Note: For each VlD jack group (VlD1 and VlD2), you may connect either an S-Video
or Video cable. Do not connect both at the same time in either of the VID jack
groups.

Ckapter

The Front of Your TV
Front input Jacks
The TV has flont inputs for convenience: one set of audioAddco input jacks, an S-Video jack and
a headphones
jack. The jacks are ideal for using a vide() game console or a c'al_('order.
Locate
the jacks either on the front of the TV or on one of the sides. To access the component you
connected to the front of the TV, press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on
the screen.
Note:

When

camcorders,

connecting

a component

that

usesa

use the Left

(mono)

jack

to get sound

input

monaural
from

cable,

such

both

as some

speakers.

PHONES
Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. To
adjust volume control of the headphones, press the VOL > or VOL < button (the volume display
appears). Press the arrow up or down button (the headphone volume display appears), then
press the right or left arrow button to adjust the headphone volume.
VIDEO (in)
or VCR.

Receives video from another

L/MONO and R AUDIO
game console or VCR.

component

Receives audio from another

such as a camcorder,
component

video game console

such as a camcorder,

S-VIDEO (in)
Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from another
you also connect audio cables from the component to the TV.

component.

video

Make sure

Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the FRNYjacks at the same
time.

Front

Panel

Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate
many of the TV's features.
MENU/OK

Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted

items.

CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like down arrow
button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH /_ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like up arrow button on the
remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL < 1)ecreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like left arrow button on the remote
control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like right arrow button on the remote
control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER

Chapeer

Turns

the TV on and off.

Hug in the TV
Plug

the

end

completely

the

power

Put batteries
Remove
pushing

into

a grounded

wall

Insert

the

plug

Replace

in the remote

flesh

batteries.

Make

sure the polarities

of the remote

(+ and -) are aligned

the cover.

How to Use the Remote

ON*OFF

outlet.

the battery compartment
cover from the back
the tab and lifting off the cover.

Insert two
c()rrectly.
•

cord

into the outlet.

Control

AUX_HD

"_ TV button

Complete

the Initial Setup

The technical
term is "Navigation"
- how
menus. The theory is the same throughout
choice and select it.
button

you move through
the on-screen
the menu screens: highlight
your

To highlight
a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote
one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow
move

up or down.

Use the right or left arrow

To select the item that you've

highlighted,

button

press

to move

to highlight
button to

right or left.

OK.

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other
menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

Turn on the TV
Press

TV on the rc:n]ote,

or press

PO_'4%_R on the TV's front

panel.

Note: Pressing the rV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the
remote into TV mode. "TV mode" means that the buttons on the remote
control operate the TV's functions.

Chapter

Complete

rO
To access the setup menus
MENU and choose SETUP.

manually,

press

the Initial

Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. The first
time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear. Complete the entire setup
sequence including Autoconvergence
to prevent the setup screen from appearing
the next time the set is turned on.

Set the Menu

Language

The first part of the setup allows you to select your
1]]enu

language

prefc_rred

for the

sys[el]].

If English is your preferred language, press OK. If you want to choose another
language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and
pre.'ss OK.

Complete

Auto

Channel

The nextscreenasksyou tomake sure you've conne('[(.%{ [I](2TV to
satellite, or off-air signal. When you're
sure
that a signal is connected
pre.'ss OK on your re.'mote to go to the Channel setup screen.

a cable,

to your

TV,

In the Channel setup screen, you can launch the Auto channel search by
pressing OK. The Auto channel search allows the TV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called aztto
programming.
When the channel search is complete, press OK to access the List &
Labels screen.

Changing

Lists and Labels

The List & Labels part of the setup lets you edit your chann(.q list and choose
create a personal six-character label for each channel.
Note: Changing List and Labels can be time consuming.
these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu.
Press

the left or right arrow

to scroll

through

You can change

the channels

and choose

the one

you want to edit.
Press the down arrow to highlight the.' In channel
or right arrow button to add (the box is checked)
und_ecked) the channel flom the list.

Chapter

list option. Press the left
or re.'move (the box is

Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option. Press the left
or right arrow button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common
labels. The last option in the list allows you to create your own six-character
label for the channel (the first letter of the label is highlighted).
Press the 1 or 2 number

button to change the first letter of the label.

Press the right arrow to highlight the.' second letter, then pre.'ss the 1 or 2
number button to change the second letter, etc...
When you are finished creating your label, pre.'ss OK. Select Go back to go to
the Az_to Conz:e<_ence me.nu.
Continzces on next page...
15

Auto

Convergence

Your TV's picture tubes might have been disturbed during dclivcI T or after you
moved the TV, causing the color in your TV to be out of alignment. The colors
adjust by starting auto convergence.
IMPORTANT."Auto convergence
at least

an hour.

If you've

just

works

unpacked

the Auto convergence function
when
hour. See page 38 for more information

2.
Note:

the

CMPNT

convergence
Tune
source,
Auto

to the
then

input,

you

separately
input

(such as an
receiver)
on

should

you're

using

go to page

38 for

convergence.

run

for that

Auto
input

for

the

as well
HD

information

your

TV,

the TV has warmed

it's

a good

idea

up for

to repeat

the TV's been running
for at least
about Auto convergence.

Press OK to begin auto convergence.

If you're
using an HD source
HDTV tuner or HDTV satellite

best once

When the auto convergence is complete, the Red cet_ter cotweJi_et_ce menu
appears. The cross in the middle of the screen shouk/be yellow. If it is not,
use the arrow buttons to move the red cross to overlap the green cross. Press
OK when adjustments are complete.
The Blzw ce_zter cotweJi_et_ce menu appears with a cyan cross in the middle
of the screen. If it is not, use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross to
overlap the green cross. Press OK (the TV tunes to the last selected/available
channel in the channel list).

Ckapter

The Buttons on the Remote ControJ

In dica tor

(0-9)

f
DVD

ON*OFF

AUX.HD

Number

Buttons

Enter

through

the remote

control.

To enter

a one-digit

channel,

channel

enter

numbers

a zero

press the two (limits. To enter a three-digit
until 1 and two clashes (--)
appear, then

to tune to channel
123, press
and then press 2 and 3.

and hold

and time settings

first. To enter

a two-digit

channel,
press
add the second

1 until

directly

channel,

and hold the 1 button
Pwo (limits. Example:

1- - appears,

release

the 1 button

ANTENNA
In VCR mode (if programmed),
this button works as a TV/VCR
button for some VCRs. In SAT mode (if programmed),
this button works as a
TV/SAT button for some satellite receivers.

_/OL

Arrows
Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the
menu controls. When watching TV without the menu system in use, the left and
right arrows change the current format of the screen, exactly like the FOI_MAT
button described below.

iERU

PRESETS

AUX=HD
Puts the remote in AUX/HD mode. As a default, this button controls
some models of RCA HDTV Tuners. It can also be programmed to operate
some brands of an additional remote-controllable
components. The Automning
feature for this button works on/y with HDTV tuners (see page 23 for more
information on Autotuning).

SKIP

CC Displays a reduced Closed Captioning menu, allowing you to turn closed
captioning on and oft" or change the closed captioning mode. Use the up and
down arrow buttons to highlight the setting you want to change. Use the lef_
and right arrow buttons to change the highlighted setting.

CC
GUIDE

iNPUT

REVERSE

RECORD

FREEZE

CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channd list. Press once
to change the channd up or down; press and hold to continue changing
channds. In DVD mode (if programmed), these buttons work as chapter
advance or chapter reverse buttons with some DVD players.

ANTENNA

PLAY

FORWARD

STOP

PAUSE

SLEEP

CLEAR Removes ;my menu or display from the screen and returns you to
normal viewing.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if Autotuning
the TV and tune to the correct input channel.

is enabled,

will turn on

FORMAT

FORMAT
Changes
the current
image on the screen.

format

(aspect

ratio

and magnification)

of the

FREEZE
When watching
TV, freezes the picture until you press any button
on the remote to resume normal TV viewing. The FREEZE feature automatically
times out after a short time. Please note that when you "unfreeze" you go back
to live programming
(skipping
aw programming
that occurred
during the

freeze).

Note: The FREEZE feature does not work on signals from the CMP1 input in
progressive scan (480p) or HDTV (10800 modes.
Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause
the image to be permanently
imprinted on the picture tube. Such damage is
not covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any
time.

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contained

within

this I)zcblication

are for representation

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The indicator

flashes

batteries
are low
the remote.

A warning
screen
your

you

batteries

the
press

GIRDE

remote
a button

Brings

may
press

also appear
a remote

on the

button

you to the previous

up the Cbat_t_o[ Gztide

channel.
menu.

Indicator

banner

when

and you

Returns

Indicates

the programming

mode

when

INFO

Brings

MENU
off

all the

components
press

ON*OFF

that

RCA,
are

twice

GE, and Proscan

connected
within

two

to the

TV,

seconds.

This feature only works with most RCA, GE,
and Proscan products.

up channel

Brings

banner;

press

again

to clear the screen.

When

the TV's volume

in the menu

to its minimum

system,

selects

highlighted

(skipping
When

any programming

in TV mode,

RCA, GE and Proscan
PRESETS
also turn on

most RCA, GE, and Proscan products.

arrow
arrow

1)isplays

buttons
buttons

Press

items.

turns

VI1)2, FRNT

again

When

to restore

watching

the freeze).
component

will turn the component
on and
the ON-OFF
button turns off most

components.
the Picture

and Sound

preset

settings.

Use the up and down

to highlight
either Picture or Sound settings. Use the left and right
to change to a different Picture or Sound preset.
FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE
control for some remote-controllable

SLEEP

the Sleep

1)isplays

SKIP

Press

before

returning

VOL-

during

the TV on and off. If in another

REVERSE, PIAY,
provides
transport

TV Turns
status.

level.

that occurred

mode (DV1) or AI _X-H1)) and programmed,
off. When pressed
twice within two seconds,

Note:

sources
(VII)l,
TV viewing).

TV, fleezes the picture until you press any button on the remote to resume
normal TV viewing.
Please note that when you "unfreeze"
you go back to live

ON-OFF

buttons

up the Main menu.

MUTE
Reduces
the volume.

programming

The DVD and AUX*HD

the remote

and

are low.

INPUT
Press to toggle through
the available
input
and CMP1--press
the CH+ or CH- button to resume

To turn

programming

control components.
The indicator
lights up when you press a valid button on
the remote. It flickers when the remote batteries
are low and you press a button.

once

before
you

Timer.

changing

to the original

Each

press

1)ecreases

an additional

15 minutes.

channels

and the TV will wait

channel.

Press

on the TV and puts the remote

or VOL +

adds

If programmed,
VCRs and DVD players.

or increases

repeatedly

in TV mode.

30 seconds

to add more

Also displays

the TV's volume.

current

time.

Programming
the Remote
Other Components

ON*OFF

AUX*HD

In dica tor

to Operate

The universal remote can be programmed
to operate most brands of remote
controllaNe
components.
The remote is already programmed
to operate most
RCA, GE, and Proscan

components.

CLEAR

Also, the AUX-HD

button

can be programmed

additional
remote-controllable
receiver or cane box).
Note:

REVERSE

be programmed

most

brands

To determine

to be programmed
as
a DVD player,

[hc

whefl_er
con_poncl_[S

the universal
conncc'[cd

remote
to

}7()/lr

satellite

on this remote.

the Remote

of an

as a VCR, DVD player,

needs
TV,

s/ic'h

to operate
do the

following:

STOP

You'll use these buttons
Auto Code Search.

can't

to operate

(such

Find Out If You Need to Program
onc

PLAY

The TV button

component

Turn

on the component

Point

the remote

Press the corresponding
button).

Press ON-OFF
to see if the DVD player responds.
doesn't respond,
you need to program
the remote

for the

Important: The remote may not
be compatible with all models of
all brands of components. It also
may not operate all functions of
the remote that came with your
component.

Programming
There

are two

automatic

direct

Using

(in this example,

at the component.
component

button

(in this example,

the DVD

If the DVD player
to operate
it.

the Remote

ways to program
code

a DVD player).

file remote

control:

enti T

Automatic

Code

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 aw of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the
remote turns off.
Note: The AUX*HD button on this remote is set by default to search
for codes for DVD players only. If you want to program it for use with a
different component, use the direct entry method.
1.

Turn

on the component

you

want

to operate

(VCR, DVD player,

etc.)

Press and hold the component button you want to program (DVD or
AUX*HD). While holding the component button, press and hold ON-OFF
until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release boda buttons.

Tip
To stop the automatic code search without
programming
any components, press and hold
CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns
off.

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Point the remote at the component.
Keep
component
until the end of this step.
Press and release PLAY, then
remote stops flashing.

wait

the remote

5 seconds

pointed

at the

or until the indicator

on the

At this point the remote is searching
for the correct code to program.
I[
after 5 seconds,
the component
you want to operate
does not turn off,
press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component
on the remote turns off'. If the indicator light
particular component
have been tested once.
off, then flx_ remote can't be programmed
to

turns off or the indicator ligb
turns off, then all codes for that
If the component
does not turn
operate that component.

Important

If the component

You must continue pressing the component
button while you enter the code.

Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds.
device turns back ON.

To finish, press and holt] STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.
A code that controls your component has been saved to that remote button.

Let's say you
program
DVD

player,

Press and
enter the
DVD

you

code
first.

DVD

remote

player.

to operate

the

would:

the

column.
DVD

see if the DVD
follow

a Zenith

hold the DVD button
while you
first code listed for Zenith
in the

Codes

Release

have

the universal

the same
for Zenith

button.

player
steps,

Press ON*OFF

responds.
but

DVD players

enter

If it doesn't,

Using

of the

to control

does turn

Turn on the component

Look up the brand and code number(s)
in this section.

off:

Repeat this step until the

Entry

the second

instead

Direct

you want

to be programmed.

Press and holt] the component

for the component

button you want to program

on the code list
on the remote.

Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If
the indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button
isn't programmable.
Release the component button. Point the remote at the component.
the remote pointed at the component until the end of this step.

Keep

Press ON-OFF to see if the component responds to the command. If it
doesn't, tU pressing the component button and then ON-OFF again.
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for
your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.
If you txT all the codes for your component brand anti none work, tlT the
automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn't find the
code, the remote is not compatible

with your component.

Component

buttons

DVD

AUX'HD

How

to Use the Remote

After

You've

Programmed

Bcx'ause this universal r(m_otc ('an control several diffcrcmt c'ompon(_nts (TV,
1)V1), VCR, satellite rcx'civcr, etc.) it uses operational modcm triggered by the
component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you
would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could
control the TV.
1.

Press the appropriate component
remote to control the component.

button (DV1) or AUX-HD)

Press ON-OFF

to turn the component

Use the remote

buttons

that apply

to set the

ON or OFF.

to that

component.

Notes:
The remote
components.
came

with

If you keep

may not be compatible
with all brands and models of
It also may not operate
all functions
of the remote
that
your

component.

pressing

buttons

and

nothing

happens,

probably
in the wrong
mode.
You must press the
that matches
the component
you want to operate
operate
remote

Using

the DVD player,
in DVD mode.)

the INPUT

press DVD

on the remote

the remote

component
button
(i.e., if you want to
control

to put

the

Button

[Is<.,the INPUT button to scroll through the available input c'hannels and view
components you have connected1o the TV.

Chapter

Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure the component
want to view is turned ON.

Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel.

To return to the channel you were previously
CH- button.

watching

you

on TV, press CH+ or

VCR Codes
P_'ogrammal)le
for the AUX-HD
I)utto,_.
Admiral .........................................................................
2132
Adventura ....................................................................
2026
Aiko ..............................................................................
2027
Aiwa .............................................................................
2026
Akai ......... 2()03, 2()04, 2005, 2007, 2()08, 2111, 2112, 2113
American High .............................................................
2021
Asha .............................................................................
2013
Audio Dynamics ................................................
20()9, 201()
Audk)vox .....................................................................
2014
Bell & Howell ..............................................................
2011
Beau mark .....................................................................
2{i)13
Broksonic ...........................................................
2{)12, 2025
Calix .............................................................................
2014
Candle ............... 2013, 2014, 2{)15, 2()]6, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon .......................................................
2()21, 2022, 2114
Capehal"t .............................................................
2{)2{), 211()
Carver ...........................................................................
2062
CCE .....................................................................
2027, 2061
Citizen ... 2()]3, 2014, 2015, 2{)16, 2()]7, 2()]8, 2{)19, 2027
Coloru'me ....................................................................
2009
Colt ...............................................................................
2{i)61
Craig ................................................
2013, 2014, 2{i)23, 2061
Curtis-Mathes ....................... 2000, 2{i)(i)9,2{i)13, 2(i)16, 2(i)18,
2{)21, 2022, 2()24, 2115, 2131
Cybemex ......................................................................
2013
Daewoo... 2()]5, 2017, 2019, 2{)25, 2()26, 2()27, 2{)28, 211()
Daytron ........................................................................
211()
DBX ....................................................................
2{i)09, 2010
Dimensia ............................................................
20(}0, 2131
Dynatech ......................................................................
2/ menu.

Limit

movies

rated

above

a specified

level.

menu:

Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's MAIN MENU appears).

Select Pare,ztal Co,ztl_)/.

Select f,5' >C/)it).

Select V-C/)i/) movie iztti,_g.

Blocking

Movie

Ratings

Once you arc in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps
described for blocking TV ratings.

Blocking

Unrated/Exempt

Programs

The UnJ'ated/ExenT/)tPr'o_q. option lets you decide if"programs dmt d_e
V-Chip recognizes as unrated ('an be viewed. Unrated TV programs may
include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs,
emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without
ratings. The Exempt option applies to both LISA and Canadian unrated
programs and Canadian programs rated E.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember
take effect.

to activate

V-Chip for rating limits to

Press the down arrow to highlight
Unit€feel/Exempt
right arrow to toggle between
I,q'ew and Block.

Lock/Unlock

Parental

Pr'og. Then

the

Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental
using a password.
If you do not
Chip, Channel

press

lock parental
controls,
Block, or Front Panel

controls settings

none of the settings
for VBlock will take effect.

If you forget your password, press the MENU button, then select Parental
Control (the password entu screen appears). Simultaneously press and
hokt CH+ and VOL+ on the front panel for 8 seconds. Parental Controls
unlock and the Parental Control menu appears. You can enter a new
password by locking the Parental Controls again.

Front

Panel

Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's
fiont panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. When using this as a
Parental Control method, remove access to aw remote that is capable of
operating the television while you have the fiont panel blocked.
Don't forget tolock parental controls after you change the status. If you
don't, the front panel block will not take effect.

C_apter

Sound Menu
The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access theSound menu,
press MENU on the remote, and then select Soztt_ct from the main menu. The
following audio items can be adjusted: 5'ozl_zdsotti*_gs, 5'ozt*M type, 5'ozl_M **7ode,
5'AP, 5'o_tt_dLogic, Q_'t_atlTic bass, H_,actl)bot_e sett¢*_gs,and GJ_q)bic eq_taliz_,r.

Sound

settings

The So_ttM setti*{_s submenu

contains the following items:

Lq/'t& R{_bt bala*_ce Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the
arrow to balance the left and right speakers.
Sound type
Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio
b:pes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. The
options available vau according to the input selected.
Mo,_o (available for regular TV viewing only) Plays the sound in mono
only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
5't_,reo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word
5't_,reo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is
broadcast in stereo.
Aztto,_Tatic (available for regular TV viewing only)
according to the current signal.

Chooses

Lqi't and Rtg,bt (available for audio/video inputs only)
left or right channel of the incoming audio.

the sound type

Isolates either the

Sound Mode
Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio
modes, which provides special processing through your speakers (depending on
the setting you chose as your So_t*M type).
;_"ort,Tal Does not give any special processing, simply provides
or stereo sound provided by the signal you're watching.

the mono

Wide Available only for mono signals. "Widens" sound from mono
broadcasts and mono components connected to your TV for a riffler, more
spacious sound.
M_ic
bass.

Available only for stereo signals. Gives a surround

effect with more

Second Audio Program
(SAP)
Plays the program's audio in a second
language, if one is available. The letters "SAP" appear in the channel banner
when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio
ix broadcast in mono. SAP ix also used to broadcast a program's audio with
descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
Sound logic
Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial
breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the
need to constantly adjust the volume.
Dynamic bass
Enhances
0/'£ M_,di_ttl7 and H{_b.

your TV's low-frequency

response.

The options are

(]ot_tit_tc,s ot_ t_c,xtpago...

Headphone
settings
Displays a choice list of available
settings you can
adjust: Vohlme, Bass and Tr'eb&. The Head/)ho_ze sozlrzd option allows you to
choose stereo, mono or aut()matic.
These descriptions
are same as for &mtzd
T3pe (see the previous
page).
Graphic
equalizer
Allows you to choose a specific preset through
the Sound
Preset option. Press the right arrow to cycle through
the options: 5tamtard,
Movie, Voice, Mllsic, Flat, I,,Tdeogame, I,,Tdeo cameJzt and PeJt_otza/.
The Fr'e(lzle_zc3' ratNe displays the different treble an(] bass bands set for each
Sound Preset option.
You can choose a band an(] make adjustments.
When you
make adjustments,
the Sound Preset option automatically
changes
to Personal.
Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency
(Bass 100Hz, Mid
Bass 500Hz, Medium 1.5kHz, Mid Treble 5kHz, Treble 10kHz) you want to
adjust. Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level.
To view the frequency
range of another
&m_M Pr'eset option, press the right or
left arrow until no band is selected
and FJ"e(lztetzc3' IzttNe is highlighted.
Then
press

the up arrow

Picture

to highlight

The Pictzlre menu contains
settings: Adva_zced t)ictzlre
5haJTmexx , Color Warmth,
video for the main TV and

Advanced

&m_zd Pr'eset.

picture

menus and controls to configure the following video
settit_x. Pictztre /)reset& ]3/ack),level, Colt. _.Cotztl_tst,
and Tim. The Picture menu options apply to the
video input selections.

settings

Cotztlztst expatzd
You can adjust the contrast of the picture to suit the light
of the room. Press the right arrow to choose which of the following best
describes the lighting in the room: Low, M_,dizlm or H{gh.
Azttoformat
When enabled (box checked) the TV automatically detects
the screen format the signal is sending for each channel, as well as input
channels.

_]pJ

If the picture is switching screen formats
abruptly during normal TV viewing, switch the
Autoformat
feature off.

I,,Tdeotzoise redzwtiotz Reduce picture "static" or any b'pe of interference.
This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak
analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose behveen: O/]'for
no noise reduction; ,.}Iitzimztm for a softer, smoother picture that retains
picture sharpness and detail; Medizlm for a slightly softer picture than the
Mitzimztm setting; Maximzm7 for an even softer, smoother picture than the
other settings (the picture detail is somewhat decreased).
Optimized sti/lpicmre
When enabled (box checked), enhances the picture
specifically for still frames (for example, if you're watching a slideshow on
your HDTV monitor, or if you've paused a frame of a DVD).
Aztto 5k;i*zT(me When enabled
variations of the TV picture.

(box checked),

minimizes the flesh tone

Filn7 mode (3:2Pzdldowtz)
Automatically
detects video sources that were
originally recorded
on fihn (like most movies) and subsequendy
converted
to a different format (for TV broadcast,
for example).
Film mode processes
the converted
signal so that it looks as close as possible
to the original.
Another name for this process is reverse 3:2 pulldown.
Advanced
(recommended)
enables
that movie playback
quality could
setting.

the feature only when
be improved.
Advanced

the TV detects
is the default

The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances
when the TV is
used solely with film-based
sources (like DVDs on a non-progressive-scan
player).
The O,ff" setting
you think

turns

the reverse

off film mode
3:2 pulldown

upconversion.
is causing

Note: Autoformat
and Video noise reduction
input only if the signal is 480L

%T using
distortions

are available

this setting
your

picture.

for the CMP1

Picture
Presets
Displays a choice
picture settings:
I4"brant, Cinematic,
or PeJt;onaL Choose the setting that
can set a different picture preset for
TV channels).

list that lets you scqc('t one of the preset
A'?ttm'a/, 5_)or:ts, I,,Tdeogame, I,,Tdeo CameJzt
is best for your viewing enviromnent.
You
each input (including
one for your regular

Black

of the picture.

TipJ
You

can select

set up a different

a different
personal

input.

The ANTENNA/CABLE

single

input.

picture

preset

preset)

for

jack

counts

Level

Adjusts

the brightness

(or
each
as a

Color

Adjusts

Contrast
Sharpness

the richness

Adjusts

of the color.

the difference

Adjusts

the crispness

beba..'een the light and clark areas
of the edges

of the picture.

in the picture.

Note: You can adjust sharpness for each channel and input.
the signal appears fuzzy.

This is useful if

Color Warmth
Displays a choice list that lets you set one of d_ree automatic
color adjustments:
Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; or
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Tint

Adjusts

the balance

between

the red and green

levels.

When you change any of these picture settings, the Pictm'e Preset changes
to
PeJt_onaL Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments.
To return to
the Pictm'e

menu,

Channel

press

the up or down

arrow

button.

Guide Menu

Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press
the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down
arrow to scroll through the list. Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted
channel. Press the last digit of one of the channels in the guide to tune to that
channel and leave the Channel Guide on the screen.

Time Menu
Sleep

Timer

Lets you

set the TV to turn

Time
Lets you enter the current
must first enter the number
zero,
choose between
AM and PM.

off after a given

Lets you

Wak),e z@ dzH'atiotz
it turns on.
Ubamze/mtmber
the wake up timer
Dai@
Note:

set how

Lets you

Lets you select
is set.
if you

The Wake up timer is available

Parental
The Parental
information.

set the time you

Lets you choose

Control
Control

of time.

time. If it is eight o'clock, for example,
then number
eight. Use the OK button

Wake up timer
Lets you set the TV to turn
up timer, the following
options appear:
Wak),c,zq) timc"

amount

itself on. When

want

the TV to turn

turn

on Wake

itself on.

long you want the TV to stay on when

a specific

want

you

you
to

the wake

channel

the TV tunes

up diner

to turn

to when

on daily.

only when the time has been set.

was explained

in Chapter

3. Go to page

25 for more

Setup Menu
The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your
pref_:rences. To access the 5'etzq)menu, press MENU on the remote, and then
select 5'etl@ from the main menu.

Channel

setup

S{_rzal Type The TV chooses the signal type during the initial setup. If you
change how you receive broadcasts through the antenna input, you must
change the S{_tzal type setting. Choose Cable if you are using cable or a
cable box for TV signals. Choose UHF/I,THFAtztetztza if you are using an offair antenna for TV signals.
Azlto chat_tzol soarc-h Searches for channels
page 15 for more information.

the signal is receiving.

Aztto chat_twl u/)c/ate Searches for any new channels
channel list and adds them to the list.

Go to

that are not in your

List a_zd labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each
channel. Go to page 15 for more information.
Preferences
Lat_gzmge Displays a choi('e list that k'ts you s(,'lc:('tyour prc:f_:rrc:d
language for the menus: Etzglish, Es/>atiol or Frcmc-aL<
Maximzlm 71/z:ohlme
Allows you to set how high volume turns up when
you press the VOL+ button. Highlight Maximzw7 vohww, then press and
hold OK to hear the maximum volume. Make sure the volume has not been
muted or turned down all the way.
(51r:tctitZc,/'/'ect Reveals the picture by "opening" it fiom the middle of the
screen when the TV is switched on. Hides the picture by "closing" it fiom
the sides when the TV is switched off.
Short-term vs. Long-term
Power Outages
The Auto
don't

channel

take

outages
minutes).
volume

effect

and Auto
after

(usually
less than
The TV will turn
and channel

volume

short-term

settings
power

two to three
back on at the same

as before

the power

Cotztitzzws otz tzextpage...

outage.
The Auto

5'pecialfeatzlres
The Aztto otz setting switches your TV on after a power
outage; Aztto chat_twl tunes the TV to the channel you specify as the l_itia/
chat_twl when Aztto otz is enabled; Aztto vohlme tunes the TV to the volume
you set in lt_itial vohww when Aztto ot_ is enabled.

channel

and Auto

take effect after power
minutes
or more.

volume

outages

settings

of several

Closed

C_ption

information,
TV screen.

which

Many programs
lets you

are encoded

display

the audio

with closed-captioning
portion

of a program

as text on the

Closed captioning
programs
encoded

is not available
on all channels
at all times.
with closed-captioning
information.
When

closed captioned,
information
about

U(; is displayed
in the channel
banner. See Chapter 3 for more
the channel
banner. The closed caption options are:

U/osed c@tion settit_
Lets you choose
information
appears
on the screen.
()_'"

No captioning

On ah#co's

information

Captioning

the way closed

Only specific
a program
is

captioning

displayed.

information

shown

always,

when

available.

On u'ben mzlte 1)isplays captioning information, when available,
whenever the TV's sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The
captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Ulosed-(2q)tionMode
Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning informati(m. If you are
unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the
closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the
program in the primau language in your area.
Autotuning
Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (DVD
or AUX/HD) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning
feature.
Convergence
The Azlto conveJi_ence feature automatically adjusts the TV's tubes
(this may take several minutes, after which you can make fine adjustments to the
convergence settings); Red conveJiqence displays the Red convergence screen,
allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align tl_e red and green images; Bhte
conveJiqence displays the Blue convergence screen, allowing you to use the
arrow buttons to align the blue and green images.

Troubleshooting
Most probk:ms

you cnc'ountcr

with your TV can be corrected

by consulting

the following

troubleshooting

list.

Note for US 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 1-888-205-3359.
For additional

assistance while using your RCA product,

please visit www.rca, com/customersupport.

TV Problems
TV won't turn on
*
Press the TV button.
-

Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Check the wall receptacle (or extension

Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the flont of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control solutions on the next page.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Llse the remote control to unlock the flont panel controls by selecting the bFw,_t
Pa_zo/Block in the Par_mta! Cm_trol menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

The TV might be perfl_rming a periodic diagnostic

Buttons

don't

cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging

in something

else.

check. Wait fl_r a fl._v,minutes fl_r the TV to turn on.

work

If you're using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Llse the remote control to unlock the flont panel controls by selecting the bF'm_t
Pa_ol Block in the Paru_ta! Cm_tro/menu
and press OK to uncheck the box.

Unplug the TV fl._rten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off unexpectedly
"
Sleep timer may have been ac't_vatcd. (',o to page 36 _r instructions.
-

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. W:dt 30 seconds
happens flequently, the voltage in your house may be abnommlly high or low.

Unplug.

W:dt ten minutes.

If this

Plug in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly
,,
Wake up timer might have been activatcd.
-

Auto on might have been activated.

You might have pressed

Blank

and then turn on again.

(',o to page 36 _r instructions.

(',o to page 37 fl_r instructions.

CH+, CH- or INPUT on the remote accidentally.

screen

Make sure the component

connected

to the TV is turned

Try another

If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD or a VCR tape), press the TV
button on the remote, then press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.

channel.

No sound, picture okay
Maybe the sound is muted.

TIT pressing

the volume up button to restore sound.

If using S-Video or Y, PB, PR, remember
Input jacks.

The sound settings may not be set correctly.

Can't

select

on.

certain

to also connect

the component's

let} and right audio output

jacks to the TV's L and R Audio

Go to page 33 fl_r more infl_mmtion.

channel

Make sure the remote control is in TV mode. Press the TV button and enter the channel

Channel

If using a VCR, check to make sure the TViVCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TViVCR button on your VCR).

may be blocked

or not approved

number

using the number

buttons.

in the Par_,_tal Cm_trol,s-menu.

Noisy stereo reception
*
May bca v,c:tk station. Use 5bz_zd menu to choose mono sound.

Cotzthzztc,s otz ,zc,xt/-)ago...
_}apt@r

Graph ics co_zta i_zed zuitbi_z tb is pz¢ blicatio_z

are,/'or

roprese_ztatio_z

o_z/y.

No picture, no sound but TV is on
*
Maybt_ th_ cable/air function is s_t to th_ \vrong position.
might bc_blank -- change

(;o to pagc_ 37 for dc_taiDd instructions.

Thc_ channd

If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE 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 TViVCR button on the VCR
is in the correct mode (press the TViVCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor
*
Ch_ck antenna connections.
-

TW adjusting

sharpness

channels.

Mak_ sure all of th_ cables ar_ firmly connc.cted

ffmction to ,reprove

to the jacks.

weak signals. Go to page 35 t_r more instructions.

Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder
* Ch_ck to makc_surc_volumc_isn't limitc_dby thc_maximum volumc_ffmturc_.(',o to pagc_37 tbr morc_instructions.
Picture not moving
You hav_ activatc_dthe Freeze fl_'attlreby pr_ssing FREEZE or OK on the:r_m_otc:.Pr_:ssany button to 'unfl_z_i'

the: pictur_.

Black box appears on the screen
Close,d-captioning might I)_ on. Ch_ck C/o.s{,dCaptio*_in th_ &,t_¢pm_nu. (',o to pagc_38 tbr mor_ instructions.
Freeze not working
Thc_flc_c_zc_
tbaturc_is not availablc_tk}rcomponent vicDo (CMPI) input.
Low battery
warning
appears on screen
Placc_ nc_w battc_ric_sin rc_mote.

TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly
* S\vitch thc_A_¢o.fi_m_at fl:aturc_to O_)':Sc_c_
pagc_34 for morc_int_rmation.

The Remote

Control

Work

Something

Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component

Maybe remote is not in TV Mode.

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you i_]ay have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor:
remove batteries and press the number i button *i)r at least 60 seconds.
Release the i button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

Problems
The rating
-

might be between

Doesn't

with
limits don't

the remote and the remote sensor on the component.

Controls

work

You must lock thc_ sc_ttings. (',o to thc_MAI;\ Mk_\_' (prc_ss MENLI on your rc_motc_),sdc_ct Par_,_ta/Cm_tro/,

sdc_ct Loc/_Par_,_ta/Co_tro£.

and I want to unJock the TV

If you fl._rget your password, press MENU, then select Par_,_ta/Co,_trol (the password entry screen appears). Simultaneously press
and hokt CH+ and VOL+ on the TV's front panel *i_r8 seconds. The Parental control menu appears on the screen, and you can reenter a password via Lock Par_,_tal Omtrol.s-.

The V-Chip
-

twing to operate.

Press the TV button so remote will control TV.

V-Chip/Parental

I don't remember my password
-

Make sure there is a clear path.

(TV, VCR, DVD player, etc.) that you're

won't

Jet me watch

a program

even though

it's not rated

as violent.

Ma-,ilgc_the movie: was given an NR (Not R:ttc:d) status. Aftc:r you block movie: ratings, you must sc:t XR to _?_,z_sc:paratdy
view movies with an NR rating.

in orcDr to

FCC Information
This equipment

has been

tested

anti 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 harmfld interference
in a residential
installation.
This equipment
generates,
uses, anti can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed anti used in
accordance
with the instructions,
may cause harmflll interference
to radio communications.
However,
there is no guarantee
that interference

will not occur

in a particular

installation.

If this equipment

television
reception,
which can be determined
by turning the equipment
the interference
by one or more of the %llowing
measures:
o

Reorient

or relocate

Increase

the separation

between

Connect

the equipment

into an outlet

Consult

the dealer

the receiving

cause

harmflll

interference

to radio or

off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct

antenna.
the equipment

or an experienced

This Class B digital apparatus

does

and receiver.

on a circuit
radio/TV

different

technician

complies with Canadian

from that to which

the receiver

is connected.

for help.

ICES-003

Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:

Turn

OFF your

bC_fO1X2

cleaning.

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally
to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV's screen

may

be cleaned

with

a soft,

necessary,
you may use a cloth dampened
based cleaners,
or abrasive
powder.
These

Hnt-free

cloth

with warm water.
types of cleaners

as well.

Take

care

dust the ventilation

not

to scratch

Never use strong
cleaning
will damage
the TV.

slots in the cabinet

or mar

agents,

such

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside
never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard
the TV.

the

screen.

as ammonia-

the TV. Also,
or damage to

Caution: Using video games or any external accessol T with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to
be permanently imprinted on the picture robe (or projection TV picture robes). ALSO, some network/program
logos, phone
numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Chapter 5

RCA HDTV Monitor
What
,,

your

warranty

Defcc'ts in materials

Limited Warranty

covers:
or workmanship.

For how long after your

purchase:

One year from date of purchase

for labor.

•

One year fro::: date of purchase

for parts.

•

Two years from (late of purchase

for the picture tube.

The warranff period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 clays from (late of shipment
to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What

we will

do:

•

Pay an Authorized Servk'e Center the labor charges to repair your m_it.

•

Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished
and picture tube required to repair your unit.

How

replacement

parts

you get service:

Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have yoilr unit's date of purchase

•

A representative

•

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 territou 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
product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What

will troubleshoot

your warranty

your problem

and model number

ready.

over the phone.

that the
For rental

does not cover:

•

Customer instruction. (Yo/lr (-)vv'ner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate
your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

•

Installation

•

Signal reception

•
•

Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries.

•

Images burnt onto the screen.

•

A unit that has been modified

•

A unit purchased

•

Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product
•

and related adjustments.
problems

not caused by your unit.

or serviced

or incorporated

into other products.

outside the U.S.A.

Registration:

Pk'ase compk.'te the online Product Registration on RCA.com or complete and mail the
Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should
it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation
*

THE

of Warranty:

WARRANTY

PRODUCT.
WARRANTIES
HEREBY

STATED

ALL

OTHER

IS THE

ONLY

NO VERBAL

FITNESS

WRITTEN

APPLICABLE

IMPLIED
FOR

A PABTIC_RAR

INFORMATION
A GUARANTY

REPAIR

THIS

REPI_kCEMENT

OF THE

THIS

PRODUCT.

AS PROVIDED

CONSUMER.

UNDER

THOMSON

INC.

DAMAGES
RESISLTING
ANY BREACH
OF ANY

THIS

DISCLAIMER

OF WARRANTIES

APPLICABLE

WARRANTY

Law

states

relates
not

allow

SET FORTH

FOR

WAY

EXCLUSIVE
INCIDENTAI_

INDIANA.

EXCEPT

WARRANTY

TO THE

ARE

EXTENT

OF MERCHANTABILITY
IS LIMITED
TO THE

ABOVE.

to warranty:
the

exclusion

l_()r limitation

or limitations on how long an implied warranty
may not apply to you.
This warranty

IN ANY

IS THE

LIMITED

BY APPLICABLE
IAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY
FOR A PABTIC_R_AR
PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT
PERIOD

STATE

AND

ARE

BY THOMSON

FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY

PROHIBITED
OR FITNESS

State

THE

BE LIABLE

BY THE

Some

ALL IMPLIED
PURPOSE)

GIVEN

WARRANTY
NOT

GOVERNED

How

I_kWS

SHAIJ_

TO THIS

(INCLUDING

INC., ITS AGENTS
OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE
INCREASE
THE SCOPE
OF THIS WARRANTY.

OR CONSEQUENTIAL
OR ARISING
OUT OF

•

WARRANTY

EXPRESS

OF MERCHANTABILITY

DISCLAIMED.

REMEDY

•

ABOVE

WARRANTIES,

of incidental

or consequential

damages,

lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions

gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vau

from state to state.
If you purchased
-

This warranty

your

unit outside

does not apply.

the United

States:

Contact yoLlr ([(.'aler for warranty information.

Service cars which do not involve defective materials
or workmanship
are not covered
this warranty.
Costs of such service cars are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.

Ckapter

Accessory
There

are various

accessories
A shipping
for each

information
accessories

are subject
and handling
indMdual

available

to complement

your

HDTV Monitor.

Prices

are subject

to change

without

notice.

All

to availability.

state,

fee will be charged

upon

county

to which

and localilT

ordering,

and we are required

the merchandise

is being

by law to collect

the appropriate

sales

tax

sent.

HOW TO ORDER
By phone: Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number
only to place an order for accessory items.

listed below. Use this number

1-800-338-0376
Online: Accessories

may also be purchased

VH81 (3-fl), price: $3.95
VH82 (6-fl), price: $4.95

at www.rca.com/accessories

Screw-on Cable attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm
F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV.
The encls screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

Push-on antenna
cable attaches to
the round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type). The ends push on for
a quick connection
VH89 (6-ft.), price: $5.95

SCTV4000C,
price: $49.95

Surge Protector
provides eight
outlets, coaxial and telephone line
protection. Audible alarm for surge
failure. $100,000 Surge Equipment
Guarantee.

(subject to availability).

S-Video Cable
VH976 (6-ft.),
price: $7.95
VH913 (12-fl.),
price: $14.95

has multi-

pin connectors on each
end for connecting S-Video
components to your TV.

2-way Signal Splitter
helps
you connect to a second TV
or VCR.
VH47, price: $3.95
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna
allows you to switch
easily fl-om the antenna signal
to cable or satellite easily
without disconnecting antenna.
ANT200,

price:

$49.95

Remote Control This is
the remote control that
Component Video Cables Triple
cable used to connect a video source

came packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can be
ordered as needed.

with Y, PR PB jacks to the TV.
264852,

Standard
Gold-Tipped cable
DT6DC (6-fl), price: $24.95
DT12DC (12-fl), price: $34.95

price:

$19.00

Audio/Video

cable

with RCA-type phono plugs.
VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95
VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95

Component video cables 5, 44
Connections
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, i0, ii
Content themes 28
Contrast 35
Contrast expand 34
Curtain effi._ct 37

Accessories 44
Age-based ratings 27, 28
Antenna
Button 17
Jack 12
Arrow buttons i7
Audio/Video
Cables 5
Jacks i2
Audio menu 33
Audio processor
33
Autoff)rmat 34, 40
Automatic code search i9
Autotuning
23, 24, 38
Auto channel search i5, 37
Auto channel update 37
Auto on 37
Auto skin tone 34
AUX button i8
AUXiHD channel
24

B
Batteries i4
Block
Age-B:tsed R:ttings 27
Front Panel 32
Movie Ratings 3i
Specific Content Themes
V-Chip Unrated Program
Buttons
Front Panel i3
Remote i7

28
32

6, 7
i3, 34

[
INFO Button 18
Initial setup i4, i5
Inputs i3, 24

Time 23, 36
Tint 35
Transport buttons 18
Troubleshooting
39
TV button 18
TV problems
39

OK Button 18
ON-OFF Button 17
Optimized still picture

Rating limits 25, 3i, 40
Remote control
Buttons 17
Installing the batteries i4
Programming
19
Programming codes 22
Reverse 3:2 pulldo\vn
2, 35

i2, 24

K
Key features overview

J
Jacks

Normal list i5

Channel guide 35
Picture 34
Picture Qu:dity 34
Setup 37, 38
Sound 33
Time 36
Modes, remote control
Mono 33
Mute i8, 33, 38

Parental controls
Lockiunk)ck
32
Menu 25
Problems 40
Password 32, 40
Picture
Menu 34
Presets 35
POWER o1_ Front Panel i3
Prefi.'rences 37, 38
Programming the remote i9, 20

(',O BACK button i8
(',raphic equalizer
34
(',UIDE button i8, 35

HDTV tuner
Headphones

Cables 5, 44
Canada V-Chip ratings 29, 30
Care and Cleaning 40
Channel
Banner 23
Labels i5
Search 15
Setup 37
CLEAR button i7
Ck)sed caption 37, 38
CMPI input i2, 24
Coaxial cable 5
Codes *_.)rthe remote 22
Color 35
Cok)r v,am_th 35
Commercial skip 18, 23
Component buttons i7, i8, 2i,
23, 24, 38

Chapter

FCC in*_.)rmation 4i
Film mode 35
FREEZE i7, 40
French, Canada ratings
Front panel
Block 32
Buttons i3
Inputs i3

Button

E
ratings
32

S-Video
Cable 5, 44
Jack 12, 13
Safi.'ty in*_.)rmation i, 4
Satellite receiver 8, 9
Screen *_rmat 17, 23, 34, 40
Second Audio Program (SAP)
23, 33
Setup menu 15, 37, 38
Set autotuning channel 24
Sharpness 35
Signal type 37
SKIP button i8, 23
Sleep timer 23, 36
Sound
Menu 33, 34
Presets 18, 33, 34
Sound logic 33
Stereo 23, 33, 39

L:d)els 15, 37
L:mgu:tges, selecting i5, 37
Lock, Parental Controls 32

Maximum TV volume
Menu

Direct entry 20, 22
DVD
Button i7, 24
Channel 24
Connection
6, 7, i0, ii
Dynamic bass 33

English, Canadian
Exempt programs

U
Univers:d remote 21
Unrated programs
32
US V-Chip ratings 25, 27

V
V-Chip
Age-based ratings 25
Canada ratings 29, 30
Content themes 25
Movie rating limit 3i
Problems 40
US ratings 27
VCR 6, 7, 8, 9, i0, 11, 24
Video noise reduction 34

W
W:tke up timer
W:trranty 42

Y
Y PB PR jacks

Visit the RCA website
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis
add delays in service for your product,

Thomson

at www.rca.com

address listed in this manual or on the carton, This will only

Inc.

10330 North Meridian
Indianapolis,

Street

IN 46290

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RCA Projection/Digital 42 And Above TV Manual L0902080

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