RCA D40W20 manual

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    Important Information Important Information 1 HDTV Monitor User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moistur e. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not r emove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Re[...]

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    1 Important Information IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur er ’ s instructions. 8. Do not [...]

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    2 Intr oduction K ey Features Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 pr ovides more information about the rest of the TV ’ s features and how to use them. DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output. • D[...]

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    T able of Contents 3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 1 Introduction K ey Features Overview ............................................... 2 DVI-HDTV Input ............................................. 2 Dolby* V irtual ................................................... 2 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) .[...]

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    Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect Protect Against P ower Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cor ds into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component befor e you connect or disconnect any cable[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . TV V C R TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV + HD Receiver + DVD + VCR page 6 TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR page 7 TV V C R Coaxial Audio/video Component video TV + DVD + VCR page 8 C[...]

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    Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or s atellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable fr om your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HD Receiver . B. Connect the satellite[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV . A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV. B . Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R A[...]

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    Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . ANTENNA/ CABLE S - V I D EO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + DVI-HDTV TV L/ MONO R Y P B P R ANTENNA IN VIDEO AUDIO O L R ANTENNA OUT IN OUT VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R CABLE OFF-AIR ANTENNA O R C[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . ANTENNA/ CABLE S - V I D EO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO VARIABLE AUDIO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + DVI-HDTV TV L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R L/ MONO R V V I D 1 S - V I D EO L/ MONO R V V I D 2 + L/ MONO R [...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . EXTERNAL SPEAKERS EXT/INT LEFT RIGHT + + L/ MONO R Y P B P R CMP1 CMP2 L/ MONO R Y P B P R COMPONENT INPUTS S - V I D E O L/ MONO R V V I D 1 S - V I D E O L/ MONO R V V I D 2 COMPOSITE INPUTS DVI-HDTV L/ MONO R Explanation of Jacks This s[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . The Front of Y our TV Front Inputs The TV has fr ont inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. Locate the jacks either on the front of the TV or on one of the sides. Y ou can access the compone[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your pr eferred language for the menu system. 1. Highlight your preferr ed language for the menu system using the arr ow buttons. 2. Press OK to select that language (t[...]

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    Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . The Buttons on the Remote Control (0-9) Number Button s Enter channel numbers and time settings dir ectly through the r emote control. To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zer o first. To enter a two-digit channel, pr ess the two digits[...]

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    14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote. PLA Y REVERSE STOP VCR1 ON • OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SA T • CABLE Indicator Important: The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components. It also may n[...]

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    Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Important Y ou must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. T o program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the fi[...]

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    16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Cable Box Codes Progr ammable for SAT • CABLE and AUX buttons. ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 Antronix ................................................................... 5008, 5009 Archer [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 17 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Channel Banner There ar e several indicator s that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 18 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for childr en under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or gr [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . V-Chip TV Rating The V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV pr ograms can and cannot be viewed. To set TV pr ogramming limits: 1. Choose P arental Control fr om the Main menu. If P arental Contr ols have previously been locked, you [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features 20 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Content Themes Tip To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings to View , press the 0 number button. Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automa[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps described for blocking TV r atings. V-Chip Unrated Program Block This option lets you decide if progr ams that the V-Chip recognizes as “ unr ated ?[...]

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    22 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Sound Menu Sound settings Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the TV ’ s speakers and subwoofer . Left & Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the arrow to balance the left and right speaker[...]

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    Chapter 4 23 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Picture Menu The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections. Advanced picture settings Contrast expand Adjusts the contrast of the pictur e according to the light of the r oom. Press the right[...]

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    24 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Time Menu Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time. Time Lets you enter the current time. If it is eight o ’ clock, for example, you must fir st enter the number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to [...]

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    Chapter 4 25 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Closed Caption Many programs ar e encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a pr ogram as text on the TV scr een. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only sp[...]

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    Other Information 26 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corr ected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Repr esentative who will visit your hom[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 5 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Sound okay , picture poor • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables ar e firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions. V olume buttons not adjus[...]

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    Other Information 28 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year fr om date of purchase for labor . • One year fr om date of purchase for parts. • Two year s from date of pur[...]

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    Other Information Chapter 5 29 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only . Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-[...]

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