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Introduction to Digital TV
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Table of Contents
Introduction to Digital TV
A Guide to Digital TV.............................................................. 2
What is Digital Television?.......................................................................2
DTV-Ready Monitors/TVs vs. Analog TV Sets......................................2
Digital TV FAQs............................................................................................2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things To Consider Before You Connect
Components ......................................................................... 4
Choose Your Connection......................................................... 4
Connection 1: HDTV Tuner + Monitor with
DVI / Component Video jacks .............................................................5
Connection 2: HDTV Tuner + Monitor with RGB jack .....................6
Connection 3: HDTV Tuner + Analog TV / Monitor ..........................7
To watch DTV off-air broadcasts on your monitor ............. 8
Advanced Audio Connection: HDTV Tuner +
Digital Audio Receiver ........................................................ 8
Place Batteries in the Remote Control ................................. 9
Plug in and Turn on the HDTV Tuner.................................... 9
Automatic Channel Search...................................................10
Setting the Time and Date (Auto Time Setup).................. 11
Setting the Screen Ratio...................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons.......................................................12
Programming the Remote Control.......................................13
Testing the Remote Control.................................................................. 13
Operating Other Components .............................................................. 14
Modes of Operation ................................................................................ 14
Code lists................................................................................15
TV Codes .................................................................................................... 15
VCR Codes.................................................................................................. 16
DVD Codes.................................................................................................. 16
Cable Box Codes....................................................................................... 17
Audio Receivers ........................................................................................ 17
RCA & Dimensia Audio Components ................................................. 17
Satellite Receiver Codes ........................................................................ 17
Chapter 3: Special Features
The Program Guide................................................................18
Displaying and Navigating through the Program Guides............ 18
The Info Banner.....................................................................18
Managing Your Channels......................................................19
Adding and Deleting Channels ............................................................ 19
Building Your Favorite Channel List................................................... 19
Rating Limits..........................................................................20
How V-Chip Works.................................................................................. 20
Customizing or Changing Your Password......................................... 20
Accessing Rating Controls .....................................................................21
The Rating Setting Screen......................................................................21
Blocking and Unblocking Movie Ratings...........................................21
V-Chip TV Ratings.................................................................................... 22
Blocking or Unblocking Age-Based TV Ratings .............................. 22
Blocking or Unblocking Content Themes.......................................... 23
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System
Using On-Screen Menus.......................................................24
Main Menu items .................................................................................... 24
On-Screen Help ........................................................................................ 24
The Channel Menu ................................................................25
The Caption Menu.................................................................26
The Lock Menu ......................................................................26
The Setup Menu ....................................................................27
Chapter 5: Additional Information
Troubleshooting .....................................................................29
FCC and Industry Canada Information ..............................30
HDTV Tuner Back Panel ........................................................31
Back Panel Jacks and Switches ............................................................31
Explanation of Jacks, Cables and Adapters...................................... 32
HDTV Tuner Front Panel .......................................................33
Specifications.........................................................................33
RCA HDTV Tuner Limited Warranty ....................................34
Accessory Information ..........................................................36
Index .......................................................................................37
