Ge RCA High Definition Television User Manual

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Connections & Setup8 Chapter 1Audio/Video cablesComponent Video (Y•Pb•Pr) cablesS-Video cableCoaxial cableDVI-HDTV CableThings to Consider Before

Connections & SetupChapter 1 9VCR Components Cables Connection Go to... Components Cables Connection Go to... Components Cables Con

Connections & Setup10Chapter 1Explanation of JacksThis section describes the jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to connect

Connections & SetupChapter 1 11COMPONENT INPUTLets you connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.• CMP1 Y PB PR PR P (Component Vide

Connections & Setup12Chapter 1PRDVI-HDTVVID1VID2CMP1COMPOSITE INPUTSCOMPONENTINPUTV L RL RFIXED AUDIOAUDIOSUBWOOFERAUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS-VIDEOVRRYLR

Connections & SetupChapter 1 13TV + DVD + VCR1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L and

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Connections & SetupChapter 1 15TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR1. Connect your VCR to your TV.A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna outpu

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Connections & SetupChapter 1 17PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. To adjust volume control of th

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENThis symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock

Connections & Setup18Chapter 1Plug in the TVPlug the fl at end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the other end of t

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Connections & Setup20Chapter 1Changing Lists and LabelsThe List & Labels part of the setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or creat

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22Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the

Chapter 2 23Using the Remote ControlINFO Brings up channel banner; press again to clear the screen.INPUT Press to toggle through the available inpu

24Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlProgramming the Re mote to Operate Other ComponentsThe universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of

Chapter 2 25Using the Remote Control At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you w

26Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItBecause this universal remote can control several different compone

Chapter 2 27Remote CodesVCR CodesVCR CodesProgrammable for the AUX•HD button.Admiral ...

1Important InformationIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all in

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Using the TV’s Features30Chapter 3Channel BannerThere are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. Wha

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 31Digital and Analog TunersYour TV has two tuners: one for regular, analog TV channels and one for digital channels.

Using the TV’s Features32Chapter 34. Choose which component button you would like to set:Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 335. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to thi

Using the TV’s Features34Chapter 3Parental Controls and V-ChipThe choices in the US V-CHIP and US V-CHIP and US V-CHIPCanada V-CHIP menus involve soft

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 35Age-Based RatingUSA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsTV-MAMature Audience Only. Specifi cally de

Using the TV’s Features36Chapter 3Blocking Age-Based RatingsYou can automatically block all program ratings above a specifi ed age-based rating level.

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 37Viewing Specifi c Content ThemesIf you block specifi c content themes, you have the option of going back and changin

2 IntroductionThank you for choosing RCACongratulations on purchasing this RCA High Defi nition Television (HDTV). Your purchase decision represents an

Using the TV’s Features38Chapter 3RatingCanadian French V-Chip Rating System18 ans +Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sust

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 39V-Chip Movie Rating LimitSet movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level. To access the M

Using the TV’s Features40Chapter 3Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a pas

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42Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemSound MenuThe Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and th

Chapter 4 43Using the TV’s Menu SystemCurrent Dig.Ch. Audio Lang. (available for the digital tuner only)Press the right arrow to choose from the audi

44Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemPicture MenuThe Picture menu contains menus and controls to confi gure the following video settings: Advanced pict

Chapter 4 45Using the TV’s Menu SystemPicture preset Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset Picture preset Displays a choice

46Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemChannel Guide MenuThe Channel Guide lets you view the entire list of channel numbers and labels for the tuner you

Chapter 4 47Using the TV’s Menu SystemGo back Sleep timerTimeWake up timerWake up timeWake up durationChannel numberDaily 00:1512:34 pm 06:00 am 01

3IntroductionResolution (it’s math...that works for you)The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the r

48Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemSetup MenuThe Setup menu lets you confi gure the TV to fi t its surroundings and your preferences. To access the Se

Chapter 4 49Using the TV’s Menu SystemClosed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with

50Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemDigital CC Preset Lets you choose the way the digital closed captioning Digital CC Preset Lets you choose the w

Chapter 4 51Using the TV’s Menu SystemAutotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically Autotuning Displays a choice l

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Other Information54Chapter 5TroubleshootingMost problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

Other InformationChapter 5 55Chapter 5 55Chapter 5Continues on next page...Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of t

Other Information56Chapter 5The The Remote Control Doesn’t WorkRemote Control Doesn’t Work• Something might be between the remote and the remote sens

Other InformationChapter 5 57Chapter 5 57Chapter 5Care and CleaningCAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.You can clean the TV as required, using

4 IntroductionDigital Signal and SoundThe analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits s

Other Information58Chapter 5RCA High-Defi nition Television (HDTV)Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Defects in materials or workmanship.For

Other InformationChapter 5 59Chapter 5 59Chapter 5Limitation of Warranty:• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUC

Other Information60Chapter 5Remote Control This is Remote Control This is Remote Controlthe remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacement

Chapter 5 61IndexAA/V receiver 16Accessories 60Age-based ratings 36Amplifi er 42Analog closed captions 49, 50Analog TV 2, 10, 30, 31, 46, 48ANT

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5Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ...1Introductio

Table of Contents6Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features .....29Channel Banner ...

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