RCA scenium User Manual

HDTV with DLP technologyHigh-Definition TelevisionUser’s Guide

Connections & Setup8 Chapter 1Things to Consider Before You ConnectProtect Against Power Surges• Connect all components before you plug any of the

Connections & SetupChapter 1 9Choose Your ConnectionThere are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect a

Connections & Setup10 Chapter 1Explanation of Jacks and CablesThe diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV. When connecting cab

Connections & SetupChapter 1 11AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digitaland analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Inp

Connections & Setup12 Chapter 1INPUT 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a secondNTSC (analog) video component with either composit

Connections & SetupChapter 1 13DTVLink DTVLink uses a connection and jack better known to some asIEEE-1394 or FireWire®. It is a compressed digita

Connections & Setup14 Chapter 1The Front of Your TVFront Input JacksThe TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder, digita

Connections & SetupChapter 1 15How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna.If you have cable and an off-air

Connections & Setup16 Chapter 1How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna.If you have cable and an

Connections & SetupChapter 1 17How to Connect: TV + DTVLink ComponentsTwo connection methods when connecting DTVLink® components are: component-to

This symbol indicates "dangerousvoltage" inside the product thatpresents a risk of electric shock orpersonal injury.WARNINGTo reduce the ris

Connections & Setup18 Chapter 1How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMIHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digit

Connections & SetupChapter 1 19How to Connect: TV + CableCARDThe CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digit

Connections & Setup20 Chapter 1Audio ConnectionsWith the audio versatility of your HDTV, you can choose various connection options depending on th

Connections & SetupChapter 1 21INPUT 1LRS-VIDEOVCABLEINPUTETHERNETFor Factory Use OnlyTVDIGITALAUDIOOUTPUTAUDIO/VIDEOOUTPUTVRLCableCARD™COMPOSITE

Connections & Setup22 Chapter 1Router Cable Modem/DSL InternetComputerTVNote: A computer is necessary ifyou want to display photos orgraphics on y

Connections & SetupChapter 1 23TipTo access the setup menus, press MENU andchoose Assisted Setup.Plug in the TVPlug the flat end of the power cabl

Connections & Setup24 Chapter 1TipThe first Channel Search takes several minutes ifthe TV is searching for analog and digitalchannels and cable an

Chapter 2Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 25Using the Remote ControlChapter Overview:• The Buttons on the

26 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote ControlArrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-screen menus.Also move

Chapter 2 27Using the Remote ControlINFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information.Press again to remove the banner.INPUT Togg

1IntroductionThank you for choosing RCA SceniumCongratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) featuringDigital Light

28 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlTipBy default, the AUX button is programmed fora second RCA VCR. If auto tuning is set up, itwill tune to VCR2 inp

Chapter 2 29Using the Remote Control4. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the component button stops flashing.At this point the remo

30 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlThe Learning FeatureBefore using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control

Chapter 2 31Using the Remote Control1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will beadding (DVD, VCR

32 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlVolume Punchthrough FeatureYou may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video

Chapter 2 33Using the Remote ControlUsing the INPUT Button1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you

34 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlHD Receiver CodeProgrammable for AUX button.RCA ...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 35Chapter 3Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter Overview:• About the Channel Ban

Using the TV’s Features36 Chapter 3About the Channel BannerThe Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 37Ch 88 -888 WLPJCable Input4:3 Normal 480i SDListening to English in SRSMPAA - Not Rated6060-2Digital or Analog TV

2IntroductionPart 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP is betterDLP is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing— HDTV.

Using the TV’s Features38 Chapter 3Parental ControlsThe Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so thatchildren cannot see certain progra

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 39Editing Channels in the Channel ListsThe Antenna and Cable Channel lists are only editable through the Unlocked Lis

Using the TV’s Features40 Chapter 3V-Chip Movie Rating2V-Chip TV Rating1Go Back0Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-ChipPress OK to set the age-based

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 41Viewing Age-Based RatingsAfter you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing someof the ratings back

Using the TV’s Features42 Chapter 3Viewing Specific Content ThemesIf you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 43Canada V-ChipCanadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.Adults. Programm

Using the TV’s Features44 Chapter 3Canada V-ChipThe English or French Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide whichTV programs can and cannot be viewe

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 45Front Button BlockSelecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’sfront buttons. The rem

Using the TV’s Features46 Chapter 3Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don’twant t

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 47Using the PIP FeatureThe PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels; PIP won’t work when tuned to adi

3IntroductionDigital Signal and SoundThe analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits si

Using the TV’s Features48 Chapter 3Using the Web BrowserImportant: To use the TV’s browser, you must have your TVconnected to the Internet (e.g., cabl

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 49Controlling the Web BrowserAs stated previously, the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic brow

Using the TV’s Features50 Chapter 3For the different subchannels, press CH+ or CH-. In addition, pressing the left arrow buttonallows instant replay a

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 51Chapter 4Using the TV’sMenu SystemChapter Overview:• Menus, On-Screen He

52 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemTipsA shortcut method to access a menu item is topress the number button on the remote thatmatches the number ne

Chapter 4 53Using the TV’s Menu SystemSlidersSliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels.To make adjustments:1

54 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemPicture Quality MenuThe Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: PictureSettings, Pictur

Chapter 4 55Using the TV’s Menu SystemAdvanced Settings8Contrast Expand7Edge Enhancement6Noise Reduction5Green Stretch6Color Warmth4Auto ColorAuto Col

56 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemContrast ExpandContrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black partsof the picture. Thi

Chapter 4 57Using the TV’s Menu SystemAudio Connections7Balance6SAP5Audio Mode4Sound Logic3Audio ProcessorAudio Processor2Equalizer Presets1Go Back0Ma

4IntroductionFireWire® with Two-Way DTVLink®Control your DTVLink components via your HDTV! Just link them together via the 2-way DTVLinkjacks and you

58 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemSound LogicActing like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limitsuggested volume increas

Chapter 4 59Using the TV’s Menu SystemAudio ConnectionsThe Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated withaudio. When you se

60 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemEthernet Setup9Special Features8Auto Tuning6DTVLink Setup7Video Input Setup5Signal Source4Software Upgrade3Chann

Chapter 4 61Using the TV’s Menu SystemChannel SearchEngaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TVchannels available t

62 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemAuto TuningThis menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to yourTV. It lets you program a

Chapter 4 63Using the TV’s Menu SystemCableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TVservices when a CableCARD is inserted in th

64 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemPreferences MenuThe Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit yourpersonal preference

Chapter 4 65Using the TV’s Menu System• CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text isdisplayed in the same langu

66 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemTurn TV On at: Turn TV Off at: DurationTip: Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digitalchanne

Chapter 4 67Using the TV’s Menu SystemMenu Language6Power Indicator7Lamp Power8Translucency5Color Scheme4Time Menu3Screen Format2Closed Captioning1Go

5Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 1Chapter 1: Connections

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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 69ReferenceChapter Overview:• Troubleshooting• Lamp Replacement Instructions

References70 Chapter 5TroubleshootingMost problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshootinglist.Note fo

ReferencesChapter 5 71TV turns on unexpectedly• Record/Wake Timer feature may have been activated. Go to page 66 for instructions.• Initial Channel fe

References72 Chapter 5No sound, picture okay• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.• Maybe the speakers are tu

ReferencesChapter 5 73The Remote Control Doesn’t Work• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there i

References74 Chapter 5Lamp Replacement InstructionsReplacing the Lamp UnitYour TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film

ReferencesChapter 5 75___ The correct lamp replacement unit. To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to knowyour TV’s model number, serial number, and

References76 Chapter 5Step 109. Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit inside the TV (the screws staywith the unit so just loosen them, don’t remove t

ReferencesChapter 5 77HDTV Specifications**Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ...NTS

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References78 Chapter 5Matrix Surround Sound ... YesSecond Audio Program (SAP) ...

ReferencesChapter 5 79Accessory InformationBelow are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. Al

References80 Chapter 5PricePart No.DescriptionRG-6 Coaxial BurialCable with weatherproof “F”connectors. D905Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft) VH81 $3.95S

ReferencesChapter 5 81Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Defects in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One year from

References82 Chapter 5Care and CleaningCAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be su

IndexChapter 5 83Symbols3:2 pulldown 56AAccessories 80Action buttons 53Adding a learned function 30Advanced Settings 56Age-based ratingBlocking

Index84 Chapter 5DVI Audio Input 59EEAS 50Edge Enhancement 55Emergency Alert System 50Equalizer Presets 57ETHERNET jack 12Ethernet setup 63FFAV

IndexChapter 5 85Cinerama 66Normal 66Stretch 66Zoom 66SearchAutomatic code 28Channels 24, 61Second audio program 58Service, authorized 9SetupE

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