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    HDTV with DLP technology High-Definition Television User’ s Guide[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall[...]

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    1 Intr oduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition T elevision (HDTV) featuring Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™) technology—a true viewing experience. Y our purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology—DLP™ and HDTV . Even though this is a techn[...]

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    2 Intr oduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP is better DLP is just part of the story. Y ou have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing— HDTV . There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV , but ther e are basically three things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution,[...]

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    3 Intr oduction Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves. These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves ar e susceptible to interference from planes passing overhead, weat[...]

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    4 Intr oduction FireWir e® with T wo-W ay DTVLink® Control your DTVLink components via your HDTV! Just link them together via the 2-way DTVLink jacks and you can network your compatible DTVLink digital components. The two-way jacks allow the audio and video signals to flow into and out from DTVLink components, such as the DVR2080 or DVR2160 (see [...]

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    5 T able of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 8 Protect Against Power Surges .........................[...]

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    6 T able of Contents Using the Web Br owser .......................................................................................................... ...... 48 DTVLink Recording .............................................................................................................. .......... 49 Set up DTVLink Recording Preferences .........[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 7 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Explanation of Jacks and Cables • The Fr ont of Y our TV • How T o Connect • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • T ur n on t[...]

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    Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconn[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV , depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to deter mine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV . For more inf[...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Explanation of Jacks and Cables The diagrams below illustrate jacks found on the back of the TV . When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video input into video out, right audio input into right audio out, etc.). This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to ma[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input (excluding copy- protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is tur ned on. Y ou must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording. • R Audio provides right audio connec[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 INPUT 2 COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video component wit h e it h e r co m p os i t e or c o m ponent outputs such as a VCR. • R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually whi[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 DTVLink DTVLink uses a connection and jack better known to some as IEEE-1394 or FireWire®. It is a compressed digital video input/output offering an IEEE 1394-type connection that meets the CEA specifications. This connection is a high-speed way of interconnecting 1394 compliant consumer electronic components. [...]

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    Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for convenience in connecting a camcorder , digital camera, or video game. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover . Please note the illustration below is just an example of how jacks might appear. Notes: When you plug in headphones[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or of f-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT . Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT . 2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV . A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT [...]

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    Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable and/or of f-air antenna. If you have cable and an off-air antenna, connect the cable signal to CABLE INPUT . Connect the of f-air antenna to ANTENNA INPUT . 2. Connect your VCR to your TV . A. Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 ([...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 How to Connect: TV + DTVLink Components Two connection methods when connecting DTVLink® components are: component-to-component or hub. The component-to-component method is each component connected in a chain-like fashion, one to the other with the first component in the chain connected to the DTVLink jack on th[...]

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    Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is compatible wit[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 How to Connect: TV + CableCARD The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable television card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company for availability of services and to obtain a digital cable [...]

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    Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Audio Connections With the audio versatility of your HDTV , you can choose various connection options depending on the type and quality of sound that you want. From good to best sound, choose one of the options or refer to the user’s manual of each component that you are connecting to get the best results. •[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 INPUT 1 L R S-VIDEO V CABLE INPUT ETHERNET For Factory Use Only TV DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT V R L CableCARD™ COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 2 ANTENNA INPUT COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS Use menu for composite video. L R P R P B Y/VIDEO HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. POWER (AC 120V~60Hz) FIXED/VARIA[...]

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    Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 Router Cable Modem/DSL Internet Computer TV Note: A computer is necessary if you want to display photos or graphics on your TV that ar e stor ed on your computer . Refer to www.r ca.com/Access Scenium/311 for mor e infor mation on viewing photos. How to Connect: TV + Router via the HDTV’ s ETHERNET Jack The il[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 Ti p T o access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the power cable into the power jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet contr[...]

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    Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 Ti p The first Channel Search takes several minutes if the TV is searching for analog and digital channels and cable and antenna inputs are being searched. Y ou may want to leave and come back later . Cancel Setup 2 Closed Captioning Continue Setup 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press  or  to point to a[...]

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    Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 25 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Pr ogrammed It • The Learning Feature • V olume Punchthr ough Feature • Us[...]

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    26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Arrows (up, down, left, right) Used to move through the on-scr een menus. Also moves the PIP window, see page 46 for more information. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. ANT•CAB Switches between Antenna and Cable Input. In VCR mode, functions as a[...]

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    Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Contr ol INFO Brings up the Channel Banner with channel and viewing information. Press again to remove the banner . INPUT T oggles through the TV’s available input sources (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, Front Input, HDMI/DVI, DTVLink and last-active channel). T o quickly access an input, press the INPUT button [...]

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    28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p By default, the AUX button is programmed for a second RCA VCR. If auto tuning is set up, it will tune to VCR2 input channel. Y ou’ll use these buttons when you pr ogram the r emote for other components. Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate[...]

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    Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Contr ol 4. Press and release PLA Y , then wait 5 seconds or until the component button stops flashing. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn of f, press PLA Y again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. [...]

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    30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Lear ning Featur e Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s r emote control is programmed to control other components you have connected to the TV . Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode. After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the[...]

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    Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Contr ol 1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX). The component button lights. 2. On the TV remote, press and hold the RECORD button. 3. Keep pressing both of the buttons (the component button and the RECORD button) [...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol V olume Punchthrough Featur e Y ou may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or amplifier , but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the audio/video receiver . An example follows:[...]

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    Chapter 2 33 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you find the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT . • If you tune to INPUT 1 and your VC[...]

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    34 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol HD Receiver Code Programmable for AUX button . RCA ............................................................................. 7000 TV Codes Programmable for DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUX, and AUDIO buttons . TV2 ............................................................................. 1222 TV3 ...............[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 35 Chapter 3 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • Par ental Controls • How V -Chip W orks for the USA and Canada • Auto T uning Feature • PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) Operation • Using the W eb [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 36 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote. If an icon in the channel banner is grayed out (dim), the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Other displays that are [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 37 Ch 88 -888 WLPJ Cable Input 4:3 Normal 480i SD Listening to English in SRS MP AA - Not Rated 60 60 - 2 Digital or Analog TV Channels A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital channels. Digital channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 38 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols The Par ental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser , or use the buttons on the front of the TV . The Par ental Contr ols menu controls the software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 39 Editing Channels in the Channel Lists The Antenna and Cable Channel lists are only editable through the Unlocked List and Locked List in the Par ental Contr ols menu. Y ou can remove or “hide” a channel from the Unlocked List by removing the checkmark in the checkbox. Also, you can remove or “hide” a[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 40 Chapter 3 V -Chip Movie Rating 2 V -Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Men u Parental Controls USA V -Chip Press OK to set the age-based TV rating li m it and content the m e li m it. The V -Chip TV rating li m its are set with this screen. The TV mu st be locked for the rating li m its to be enforced. 0 V B B V B B V B [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 41 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to Viewable (V ). 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Blocked . 3. Press the OK button to select [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 42 Chapter 3 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) V iewable : V-Chip Movie Rating 2 V-Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Men u Parental Controls USA V -Chip Press OK to set the m ovie rating li m its which [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 43 Canada V -Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Adults . Programming intended for adults 18 and older . It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence guidelines: may contain[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 44 Chapter 3 Canada V -Chip The English or Fr ench Canada V-Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV pr ogramming limits: 1. Choose Par ental Contr ols from the Main menu. If Par ental Controls (TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 2. Highlight Canada[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 45 Front Button Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Fr ont Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. • Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV . ([...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 46 Chapter 3 Not Connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV , or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you press one of the component buttons on the remo te. Channel 2, 3 or 4 Cable Input Component is connected to the CABLE INPUT jack on [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 47 Using the PIP Featur e The PIP feature is only available for analog (NTSC) channels; PIP won’t work when tuned to a digital (A TSC) channel. Use the channel banner to deter mine whether a channel is digital or analog. A digital (A TSC) channel has a dash and second number after it (e.g., 21-2); an analog c[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 48 Chapter 3 Using the W eb Browser Important: T o u s e t h e T V’ s b r ow se r, y ou must have your TV connected to the Inter net (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe to an Inter net Service Pr ovider (ISP). Y ou can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main menu. The TV front panel and remote c[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 49 Controlling the W eb Br owser As stated previously, the remote control and front panel buttons support only basic browser functions. However , the optional keyboard makes browser navigation much easier and is the only way to enter a web address. Below is a table that shows which remote buttons work what func[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Featur es 50 Chapter 3 For the different subchannels, press CH+ or CH-. In addition, pressing the left arrow button allows instant replay and pressing the right arrow button skips ahead on an A VHDD. • T o do a DTVLink timer recording, schedule it through the Recor d/W ake Timer menu (go to page 66). Once the timed recording is [...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 51 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Scr een Help, and Control Panels • Pictur e Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Recor dings Menu • Connections Menu • Pr efer ences Menu[...]

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    52 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Ti p s A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 2 to go straight to the Audio menu. Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu sys[...]

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    Chapter 4 53 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. T o make adjustments: 1. Highlight the slider for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to adjust the indicator on a vertical slider . Press the left or right arrow to adjust the indi[...]

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    54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Pictur e Quality Menu The Pictur e Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Pictur e Settings, Pictur e Pr esets, Auto Color, Color W ar mth, Noise Reduction, Green Str etch, Edge Enhancement, Contrast Expand, and Advanced Settings. Each one is described below. Note: When changing an item i[...]

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    Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’ s Menu System Advanced Settings 8 Contrast Expand 7 Edge Enhance m ent 6 Noise Red u ction 5 Green Stretch 6 Color War m th 4 A u to Color A u to Color 3 Pict u re Presets 2 Pict u re Settings 1 Go Back 0 Main Men u Pict u re Q u ality Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to ret u rn t[...]

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    56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next. The options are Off , Low , and High . Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture[...]

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    Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’ s Menu System Audio Connections 7 Balance 6 SAP 5 Audio Mode 4 Sound Logic 3 Audio Processor Audio Processor 2 Equalizer Presets 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Press  or  to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press  to return to the menu. Select a default for sound expansion: A change in this screen i[...]

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    58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sound Logic Acting like a dynamic range limiter , it compresses the dynamic range to limit suggested volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts). Choose On or Off, depending on your preference. Audio Connections 7 Balance 6 SAP SAP 5 Audio Mode [...]

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    Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’ s Menu System Audio Connections The Audio Connections option lets you set up input or outputs associated with audio. When you select the Audio Connections feature, a submenu appears with four options: Fixed/V ariable Out, Digital Audio Out, DVI Audio Input, and Center Speaker In. Digital Audio Out 2 Fixed/Variable Out 1[...]

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    60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Ethernet Set u p 9 Special Feat u res 8 A u to T u ning 6 DTVLink Set u p 7 Video I np u t Set u p 5 Signal So u rce 4 Software Upgrade 3 Channel Search 2 Antenna Info Signal Strength 1 Go Back 0 Main Men u Connections Press OK to m eas u re the signal strengths of all channels to help yo u adj u st terres[...]

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    Chapter 4 61 Using the TV’ s Menu System Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the Antenna and Cable Inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed i[...]

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    62 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Auto T uning This menu lets you specify the various components you have connected to your TV . It lets you program a component button on the r emote control (VCR, AUX, DVD, SA T/CAB, or AUDIO) so that pressing the button automatically tur ns on the TV and tur ns the TV to the correct Video Input Channel (g[...]

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    Chapter 4 63 Using the TV’ s Menu System CableCARD Tools Displays information available for digital cable TV services when a CableCARD is inserted in the back of the TV and you have subscribed to digital cable service. Go to page 19 for more information on using your CableCARD. The CableCARD Tools information might vary according to the brand of [...]

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    64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Pr eferences Menu The Prefer ences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences. Features in the Pr efer ences menu are: Closed Captioning, Scr een For mat, Time Menu, Color Scheme, T ranslucency, Menu Language, Power Indicator , and Lamp Power . Caption Style 5 Captio[...]

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    Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’ s Menu System • CC1 and Te x t 1 are the primary caption and text services. The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program’s dialog. • CC3 and Te x t 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation, simplified English, or displayed a[...]

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    66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System T urn TV On at: T urn TV Off at: Duration Tip: Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digital channel via DTVLink, or use it as a wake-up timer . Recording and Wake-up timers always function together . Channel Sub-Channel 1 Tim e o f D ay 3 Record/Wake T imer Record/Wake T imer 2 Sleep Timer 1 Go[...]

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    Chapter 4 67 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 Power Indicator 7 Lamp Power 8 T ranslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Tim e M en u 3 Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press  or  to move the indicator to the desired translucency level for the on-screen menus. The translucency level you set is applied to the[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 69 Refer ence Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Instructions • Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited W arranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Chapter 5[...]

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    Refer ences 70 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Repr esentative who will visit you home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 71 TV turns on unexpectedly • Record/W ake Timer feature may have been activated. Go to page 66 for instructions. • Initial Channel feature us enabled and you lost power to your TV . Go to page 62 for instructions. Video and audio are out of sync • If you’ve connected a component, such as a DVD player , to your TV’s [...]

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    Refer ences 72 Chapter 5 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. T ry pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio Connections menu. Check the FIXED/V ARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio Connections menu. • If using an S-Video connection, component video and composite video, r [...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 73 The Remote Control Doesn’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls t[...]

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    Refer ences 74 Chapter 5 Lamp Replacement Instructions Replacing the Lamp Unit Y our TV’s source of light comes from a lamp – similar to lamps used in film or front projectors. Although this lamp is long- lasting, it may need to be replaced eventually. When to replace the lamp Y ou probably need a new lamp if there’s no picture, but you still[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 75 ___ The correct lamp replacement unit. T o order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model number , serial number , and lamp type—this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown at right). The sticker is located on the right side of the TV (see below for stic[...]

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    Refer ences 76 Chapter 5 Step 10 9. Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit inside the TV (the screws stay with the unit so just loosen them, don’t remove them). 11. Remove the new lamp assembly unit from its packaging. 12. Make sure the lamp unit is oriented in the correct position, and gently slide it into the lamp access opening as far as it ca[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 77 HDTV Specifications ** Tuning Capability Channel Tuning ....................................................................... NTSC/A TSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility ..................................................... 1394 (DTVLink), 64 QAM - 256 ..........................................................[...]

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    Refer ences 78 Chapter 5 Matrix Surround Sound ....................................................... Y es Second Audio Program (SAP) ............................................. Y es Sound Logic Audio Leveler ................................................. Y es SRS Labs T ruSurround XT ................................................... Y es C[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 79 Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, cou[...]

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    Refer ences 80 Chapter 5 Price Part No. Description RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with weatherproof “F” connectors. D905 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 Weatherproof “F” Connector (2) VHD905 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR [...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 81 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor . • One year from date of purchase for parts. • One year from date of purchase for light engine and lamp assembly. The warranty period for rental units begi[...]

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    Refer ences 82 Chapter 5 Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabin et to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratc[...]

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    Index Chapter 5 83 Symbols 3:2 pulldown 56 A Accessories 80 Action buttons 53 Adding a learned function 30 Advanced Settings 56 Age-based rating Blocking 41 Viewing 41 Age-Based Ratings 40, 43, 45 Analog captions 64 Analog TV channel 37 ANT•CAB button 26 ANTENNA INPUT jack 13 Antenna type 36 Arrow buttons 26, 46 Aspect ratio 2, 36 Assisted setup [...]

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    Index 84 Chapter 5 DVI Audio Input 59 E EAS 50 Edge Enhancement 55 Emergency Alert System 50 Equalizer Presets 57 ETHERNET jack 12 Ethernet setup 63 F F A V button 26 FCC information 82 Film Mode 3, 56 Fixed/V ariable Out 59 Fixed/V ariable Output option 4 Format Screen 66 FORMA T button 26 FOR W ARD button 27 FREEZE button 26, 46 Front panel Butto[...]

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    Index Chapter 5 85 Cinerama 66 Normal 66 Stretch 66 Zoom 66 Search Automatic code 28 Channels 24, 61 Second audio program 58 Service, authorized 9 Setup Ethernet 63 Setup, assisted 23 Sharpness 54 Signal source 61 Signal Strength 60 SKIP button 27 Sleep timer 36, 66 Sliders 53 Software Upgrade 61 Sound 71 SOUND button 27 Sound Logic 58 Special Feat[...]

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