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HDTV with DLP technology High-Definition Television User’ s Guide.
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1 Intr oduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (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 .
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 .
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.
4 Intr oduction Audio System Enjoy the great sound system in your HDTV with 30 watts total power . Y our HDTV has front speakers with two 1” tweeters and two 5” midrange drivers. A 7-band on-screen graphic equalizer allows customization of the sound quality.
5 T able of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ..............................................
6 T able of Contents Auto T uning Feature ............................................................................................................ .......... 43 PIP (Picture-in-Pictur e) Operation ..................................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ar e recording.
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 c o m p os i t e or c o m ponent outputs such as a VCR o r DVD player . • R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 CableCARD 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. Go to page 18 for information on using the CableCARD slot.
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 system. Look for a hinged door and press to open the cover . Please note the illustration below is just an example of how these jacks might appear .
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-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 .
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 .
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 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.
Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 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.
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 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.
Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 INPUT 1 L R S-VIDEO V CABLE INPUT ETHERNET FACTOR Y 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.
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 Ti p T o access the setup menus, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the 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.
Connections & Setup 22 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.
Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 23 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote t.
24 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. When not in the menu system, moves the PIP window. Go to page 44 for more information on PIP . (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings.
Chapter 2 25 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, and last-active channel).
26 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.
Chapter 2 27 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.
28 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.
Chapter 2 29 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.
30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol V olume Punchthr ough 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 the receiver .
Chapter 2 31 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 .
32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol TV Codes Programmable for DVD, VCR, SA T/CAB, AUX, and AUDIO buttons . TV2 ............................................................................. 1222 TV3 ..................................................
Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 33 Chapter 3 Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels •.
Using the TV’ s Featur es 34 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).
Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 35 Ch 88 -888 WLPJ Cable Inp u t 4:3 Nor m al 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.
Using the TV’ s Featur es 36 Chapter 3 Par ental Controls The Parental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the buttons on the front of the TV .
Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 37 Editing Channels in the Channel Lists All the lists can only be edited 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 check mark in the box.
Using the TV’ s Featur es 38 Chapter 3 V -Chip Movie Rating 2 V -Chip TV Rating 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Parental Controls USA V -Chip Press OK to set the age-based TV rating limit and content theme limit. The V -Chip TV rating limits are set with this screen.
Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 39 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 .
Using the TV’ s Featur es 40 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 i.
Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 41 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.
Using the TV’ s Featur es 42 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.
Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 43 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.
Using the TV’ s Featur es 44 Chapter 3 Channel 2, 3 or 4 Antenna Input Component is connected to the ANTENNA INPUT jack on the back of the TV , and you want the TV to tune to channel 2, 3, or 4 when you pr ess the corresponding button on the remote.
Using the TV’ s Featur es Chapter 3 45 Using the PIP Feature 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 determine whether a channel is digital or analog.
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Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 47 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Scr een Help, and Control Panels • Pictur e Qual.
48 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.
Chapter 4 49 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 .
50 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.
Chapter 4 51 Using the TV’ s Menu System Contrast Expand 8 Advanced Settings 9 Edge Enhancement 7 Green Stretch 6 Noise Reduction 5 Color Warmth 4 Auto Color Auto Color 3 Picture Presets 2 Picture Settings 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Picture Quality Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
52 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 .
Chapter 4 53 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 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu.
54 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.
Chapter 4 55 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 Audio Connections , a submenu appears with options: Fixed/V ariable Out, Digital Audio Out, DVI Audio Input, and Center Speaker In.
56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Special Features 7 Ethernet Setup 8 Auto T uning 6 Video Input Setup 5 Signal Source 4 Software Upgrade 3 Channel Search 2 Signal Search 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search features that are checked above.
Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’ s Menu System Softwar e Upgrade The Softwar e Upgrade screen contains current software infor mation and indicates if a new upgrade is available. The software information and upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet with ISP subscription.
58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Use the keyboard or the remote ' s arrow keys to enter the host name. This may be the only setup you need to do.
Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 T ranslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Time Menu 3 Screen Format 2 Te x t h e r e Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences The Closed Captioning menu lets you set preferences for how captions look and act.
60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Caption Style 5 Caption Priority Caption Priority 4 Digital Captions 3 Analog Captions 2 Caption Display 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Chapter 4 61 Using the TV’ s Menu System Menu Language 6 Lamp Power 7 T ranslucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Tim e M en u 3 Screen Format Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen.
62 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System T ranslucency Menu Language 6 T ranslucency 5 Lamp Power 8 Color Scheme 4 Time Menu 3 Screen Format 2 Closed Captioning 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 63 Refer ence Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Lamp Replacement Instructions • HDTV Specifications • Accessory.
Refer ences 64 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.
Refer ences Chapter 5 65 If your TV is connected to an audio/video (A/V) receiver or home theatre system via the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack, read the follow ing information.
Refer ences 66 Chapter 5 Can’t select certain channel • May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Contr ols menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR or INPUT button on your VCR).
Refer ences Chapter 5 67 Lamp Replacement Instructions Replacing the Lamp Unit Y our TV’s sour ce 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.
Refer ences 68 Chapter 5 ___ 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).
Refer ences Chapter 5 69 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). 10. As you remove the lamp, pay attention to how the lamp fits so that you can use the proper orientation when you’re installing the new lamp.
Refer ences 70 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifications ** T uning Capability Channel Tuning ....................................................................... NTSC/A TSC/64 QAM - 256 QAM Digital Cable Compatibility .........................................
Refer ences Chapter 5 71 Convenience Auto Channel Search ........................................................... Y es Multilingual On-screen Display .......................................... English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning ..................
Refer ences 72 Chapter 5 ON-OFF TV DVD VCR AUX AUDIO SAT CAB CH. CTRL SKIP PIP SWAP SOUND VCR PLUS+ FREEZE LIGHT CLEAR FORMAT INFO MENU GUIDE O K MUTE MUTE GO BACK GO BACK VOL VOL CH INPUT INPUT ANTEN.
Refer ences Chapter 5 73 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.
Refer ences 74 Chapter 5 Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as r equired, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabin et to help assure adequate ventilation.
Index Chapter 5 75 Symbols 3:2 pulldown 52 A Accessories 72 Action buttons 49 Adding a learned function 28 Advanced Settings 52 Age-based rating Blocking 39 Viewing 39 Age-based ratings Canada, English 41 Canada, French 43 USA 38 Analog captions 59 Analog TV channel 35 ANT•CAB button 24 Antenna Ch.
Index 76 Chapter 5 D Deleting ALL learned functions 29 Digital Cable Ready 3 CableCARD 3 Sound 3 Digital audio out 55 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack 12 Digital captions 60 Digital TV channel 35 Direct entry .
Index Chapter 5 77 Receiver with Dolby Digital 19 RECORD button 25 Remote Programming 26 setup 58 Remote Control Batteries 21 Buttons 24 Remote control Code list 31 Learning feature 28 Remote Setup 58.
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