RCA HD50LPW62B User Manual

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

Connections & SetupChapter 1 9VIDEOAUDIO /VIDEDIGITALAUDIOOUTPUT(OPTICAL)VIDEOAUDIO/VIDEDIGITALAUDIOOUTPUT(OPTICAL)CABLE INPUTChoose Your SignalT

Connections & Setup10 Chapter 1Using the CableCARD SlotThe CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable service

Connections & SetupChapter 1 11 Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Component videopage 12-13page 14-152 sets of Compositepage 16-17HDM

Connections & Setup12 Chapter 1COMPO SITE IN PUTCOMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 1VIDEOLRINPUT 3LRS-VIDEOCABLE INPUTVID

Connections & SetupChapter 1 13GreenBlueRedComponent Video cables (Y Pb Pr) are color coded- Green, Blue and RedWhiteRedAudio cables are color co

Connections & Setup14 Chapter 1COMPONENT VIDEOYPbPrVIDEOINPUTLRAUDIOVIDEOOUTPUTS-VIDEO OUTS-VIDEO INLRAUDIOLRAUDIOCOMPO SITE IN PUTCOMPONENT

Connections & SetupChapter 1 15.WhiteRedYellowUse one set of composite audio/video cables to connect to the TV’s input; another set to connect to

Connections & Setup16 Chapter 1COMPO SITE IN PUTCOMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 1VIDEOLRINPUT 2Y/VIDEOPBPRLRS-VIDEOCAB

Connections & SetupChapter 1 17HDMI cableHDMI/DVI adapterWhiteRedAudio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; white= left audioHDMI cable• If

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.WARNINGTo reduce the

Connections & Setup18 Chapter 1Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. COMPO SITE IN PUTCOMPONENT (1080i/7

Connections & SetupChapter 1 19TipTo access the initial setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup.TipWhen remote batteries are low, the c

Connections & Setup20 Chapter 1TipThe fi rst Channel Search takes several minutes if the TV is searching for analog and digital channels, and cabl

Connections & SetupChapter 1 21Changing ChannelsDepending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that the cha

Connections & Setup22 Chapter 1COMPOSITE INPUTCOMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 1VIDEOLRINPUT 2Y/VIDEOPBPRLRS-VIDEOINPUT

Connections & SetupChapter 1 23TipInputs 2 and 3 can be used as either component video (Y PB PR ) inputs, composite video (Y/Video) inputs, or S-

Connections & Setup24 Chapter 1VIDEOLRAUDIO/VIDEOOUTPUTSUBWOOFERLRFIXED/VARIABLEAUDIO OUTPUTAUDIO /VIDEO OUTPUTSAUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a V

Connections & SetupChapter 1 25MENUCHCHVOL — VOL +POWERHEADPHONEL/MONO R IN AUDIO IN VIDEO CHCHVOLMENU/OKVOLPo

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1IntroductionThank you for choosing RCACongratulations on purchasing this RCA High Defi nition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas Instruments Digital

28 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlTipsThe device button corresponding to the mode you’re in fl ashes when the remote batteries are low and you press

Chapter 2 29Using the Remote Control INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information. Press again to remove the banner. INP

30 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlYou’ll use these buttons when you program the remote for other devices. Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Chapter 2 31Using the Remote Control3. Point the remote at the device, press and release PLAY, then wait fi ve seconds or until the device button you

32 Chapter 2Using the Remote ControlModes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different devices (DVD player, VCR, cable b

Chapter 2 33Using the Remote ControlDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandsTo delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the rem

34 Chapter 2Using the Remote Control DVD codesProgrammable for DVD and AUX•HD buttons.DVDAiwa ...

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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 t

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

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

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

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 39 Editing Channels in the Channel Lists Channels can be edited through the Unlocke

Using the TV’s Features40 Chapter 3V-Chip Movie RatingV-Chip TV RatingGo Back210Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and contenttheme limit.

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 41Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings

Using the TV’s Features42 Chapter 3Viewing Specifi c Content Themes If you block specifi c content themes, you have the option of going back and chang

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

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

Using the TV’s FeaturesChapter 3 45Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front buttons. Th

Using the TV’s Features46 Chapter 3 Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input Device is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the TV, and you w

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

48 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemTipsA shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number

Chapter 4 49Using the TV’s Menu SystemSliders Sliders are used to select a specifi c point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustmen

50 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemPicture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to confi gure video settings: Picture Settings, Pi

Chapter 4 51Using the TV’s Menu SystemPicture PresetsPicture SettingsGo Back210Noise ReductionColor WarmthAuto Color543Green Stretch6Edge Enhancement

52 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemContrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture.

Chapter 4 53Using the TV’s Menu SystemAudio ProcessorEqualizer PresetsGo Back210SAPAudio ModeSound Logic543Balance6Audio Connections7Press  or  to

54 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemSound LogicActing like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increa

Chapter 4 55Using the TV’s Menu SystemAudio Connections The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with audio. When yo

56 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemGo Back0Channel SearchSignal Strength21Auto TuningSignal Source43Special Features5Press OK to start a Channel S

Chapter 4 57Using the TV’s Menu SystemSignal SourceThe Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to c

4 IntroductionAudio/Video Output Jacks Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can’t receive or record digital TV signals, recording digita

58 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemAssisted Setup65PreferencesConnections43Parental ControlsAudio2Picture Quality1Go Back0Main MenuPress OK or4to

Chapter 4 59Using the TV’s Menu System65TranslucencyColor Scheme43Time MenuScreen Format2Closed Captioning1Go Back0Main MenuThe Closed Captioning men

60 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemAnalog CaptionsCaption DisplayGo Back543210Caption StyleCaption PriorityDigital CaptionsMain Menu4Preferences4C

Chapter 4 61Using the TV’s Menu System65TranslucencyColor Scheme43Time MenuScreen Format2Closed Captioning1Go Back0Main Menu4Preferences7Menu Languag

62 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu System65TranslucencyColor Scheme43Time MenuScreen Format2Closed Captioning1Go Back0Main Menu 4Preferences7Menu Langua

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Other Information64 Chapter 5Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video?Connect an off-air antenna t

Other InformationChapter 5 65 TroubleshootingMost problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting li

Other Information66 Chapter 5TV turns on unexpectedly• Wake-Up Timer may have been activated. Go to page 61 for instructions.• Initial Channel feat

Other InformationChapter 5 67No sound, picture okay• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.• Maybe the spe

5Table of ContentsIntroduction. ... 1Chapter

Other Information68 Chapter 5Problems with HDMI/DVI Connection• The HDMI/DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer. Disconnect the compute

Other InformationChapter 5 69Wha t you’ll need to get started:• To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model number, serial numbe

Other Information70 Chapter 5HDTV Specifi cations** Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ...

Other InformationChapter 5 71Convenience Auto Channel Search ...Yes Multilingual On-screen D

Other Information72 Chapter 5RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors. VHD905 $5.95Accessory Information Below are accessories avai

Other InformationChapter 5 73Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:• Defects in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One

Other Information74 Chapter 5Care and C leaningCAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cl

IndexChapter 5 75Symbols3:2 pulldown 52AAccessories 72Action buttons 49Advanced Settings 52Age-based ratingBlocking 41Viewing 41Age-based ratin

Index76 Chapter 5EEAS 46Edge Enhancement 51Emergency Alert System 46Equalizer presets 53FFAQs 64FCC information 74Regulations iStatement 8Film

IndexChapter 5 77Smoothing Adjust 52Sound Mono 53Problems 67SRS 53Stereo 53SOUND button 29Sound Logic 54Sound mode icons 36Special Features

6Table of ContentsHow V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ...39USA V-Chip

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