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Chapter 2

Using the TV’s Features

Chapter Overview:

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About the Channel Banner

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Digital or Analog TV Channels

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About the GUIDE Plus+ System

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Parental Controls

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How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada

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Auto Tuning Feature

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PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

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Using the Web Browser

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1394 Recording

Summary of Contents for Scenium HD56W151

Page 1: ...High Definition Television User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers black borders sides top bottom etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covere...

Page 3: ... a regular TV Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the width and height of the picture Regular TVs use a 4 x 3 also written 4 3 aspect ratio which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall a screen that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in 1941 by the NTSC the National Television Standards Committee it made sense to adop...

Page 4: ...tarts with signal processing TruScan Digital Reality intelligent signal processing recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and automatically converts the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail a process commonly referred to as reve...

Page 5: ...t from your TV To use the web browser you ll need a high speed connection such as a DSL Digital Subscriber Line unit or cable modem and a subscription to an ISP Internet Service Provider DSL cable modem and ISP subscription sold separately The browser has limitations and might not be able to interpret all files such as streaming audio and video TruSurround XT SRS and the O symbol are trademarks or...

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Page 7: ...s 23 The Front of Your TV 24 Button Lighting available on some models 24 Front Input Jacks 24 Front Panel 24 Plug in the TV 25 Put batteries in the remote 25 Turn on the TV 25 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup 25 Complete the Assisted Setup 26 Set the Menu Language 26 Complete Channel Search 26 The GUIDE Plus System Setup 26 What to Expect 30 Next Steps 30 Chapter 2 Using the R...

Page 8: ...o Program 68 Balance 68 Fixed Variable Out 69 Digital Audio Out 69 Subwoofer 69 Time Menu 70 Connections Menu 70 Antenna Info 70 Channel Search 71 Software Upgrade 71 Signal Source 71 Signal Type 71 Auto Tuning 72 1394 Setup 72 Special Features 72 Ethernet Setup 72 Preferences Menu 73 Closed Captioning 73 Screen Format 74 Record Output 75 Color Scheme 75 Translucency 76 Menu Language 76 Digital Ch...

Page 9: ... Before You Connect Choose Your Connection How To Connect Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables Back of the TV Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable The Front of Your TV Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted Setup What to Expect Next Steps ...

Page 10: ...Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Using a Stand If a stand or base is used insure that it is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause perso...

Page 11: ... Audio video Component Composite G LINK M E N U C H C H V O L V O L P O W E R TV HD Set top Box Router Cable Modem Computer 1394 Components page 16 page 17 Coaxial Ethernet Coaxial 1394 6 pin no power Coaxial Digital Visual Interface DVI TV Router Computer Cable Modem TV HD Set top Box TV Digital VCR1 Digital DVD1 Digital Video Recorder Digital VCR2 Digital DVD2 TV A V Receiver Speakers Coaxial Au...

Page 12: ...onents 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel The DVD player can be viewed on the INPUT 3 channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct Video Input Channel This is called Auto Tuni...

Page 13: ...lso use audio cables The S Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information Viewing the Components 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels The VCR can be viewed on the INPUT 1 channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the IN...

Page 14: ...e your TV as the Center Channel use speaker wire to connect the audio receiver s CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT to the TV s CENTER CHANNEL INPUT as shown on the opposite page Switch INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE to EXT AMP 3 Use speaker wire to connect the Audio Video receiver to external front and rear speakers Refer to your audio receiver manual to complete speaker hookup to the receiver OR How to Connect TV A...

Page 15: ... PR L MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L MONO R V PB Y PR VIDEO INPUT 5 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING 60 WATTS into 8 OHMS CENTER CHANNEL INPUT RIGHT FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS TV EXT AMP INT W EXT SURR ANTENNA B INPUT ANTENNA A INPUT ETHERNET G LINK VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT TV DVI HDT...

Page 16: ...ELECT switch to INT W EXT SURR If you connect speakers and place the EXT INT W EXT SURR switch on the TV back panel in the INT W EXT SURR position you get audio from the internal speakers as well as L minus R from both external speakers This connection gives you a matrix surround effect If you connect speakers and place the switch in the EXT position you get audio from the external speakers only T...

Page 17: ...ffectively surf the Internet via your HDTV s internal web browser You ll need to use the manuals that accompany your router and other Internet components for specific instructions A router enables you to network several components such as a computer cable modem or DSL modem You will need to set up each component that is connected to the router See the manuals that came with the router and the comp...

Page 18: ...power supplied Both the 4 pin and 6 pin connectors are capable of sending digital audio digital video and digital control signals back and forth between components In addition the 6 pin connector is capable of sending low voltage electrical power If you should have some components with 4 pin connectors 4 to 6 pin adapter cables are available from your local electronic stores You should know Connec...

Page 19: ... used for direct digital connections between source video and provides a higher quality image than with analog It eliminates the analog conversion process and improves the connection You should know A DVI cable has a 15 feet 5 meters distance limitation Audio information is carried separately therefore connect audio left and right cables VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 L MONO R VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INP...

Page 20: ...has the DTVLink logo on it it should work with this TV You can use either or both connectors to link your components but don t connect the components in a loop Notes Audio and video information is carried on a single wire The TV outputs audio video through the 1394 jack labeled DTVLink only to a component that enforces video copy protection Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable The optical cabl...

Page 21: ...EO jack and composite video connect the component to the TV with an S Video cable not provided for a better quality picture Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Composite Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The audio video jacks are ...

Page 22: ... INT W EXT SURR Switch Lets you direct where the output of the TV s internal speakers goes With the switch in the EXT position you hear the external speakers connected to the TV In INT W EXT SURR position you hear the TV s internal speakers and external speakers connected to the TV for a matrix surround sound effect Note To turn the TV s internal speakers on and off press MENU on the remote contro...

Page 23: ... component such as a VCR The jacks are as described for INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 Connect an optional component Y PB PR video source such as a DVD player or satellite receiver Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors between a compatible component and the TV AUDIO R L MONO The audio jacks provide stereo sound When connected audio volume from the main front and rear s...

Page 24: ... theatre quality sound six audio channels Use the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as the output for this jack ETHERNET Connect a router cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line to the TV using an Ethernet cable CAT 5 Do not connect a telephone cable because of risk of fire or shock A green light on the jack means that an active network has been detected An ora...

Page 25: ... FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS TV EXT AMP INT W EXT SURR ANTENNA A INPUT ANTENNA B INPUT ETHERNET G LINK VIDEO RECORD OUTPUT AUDIO R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT TV VCR 03 CHANNEL SENSOR SENSOR Connect to G LINK jack on the back of the TV TV back panel DVI HDTV G LINK wands G LINK cable 4 When the component turns on you ve located the VCR s or cable box s remote sensor Placing the G LINK...

Page 26: ...you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU OK selects highlighted items CH Scans up through the current channel list In the menu system it moves the highlight up in the menu and adjusts menu controls CH Scans down through the channel list In the menu system...

Page 27: ...arities and are aligned correctly Replace the cover Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV s front panel Note Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on...

Page 28: ...o fee on screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area In order to receive program listings you need to complete the following steps after you ve read through the introductory screens Step 1 Identifying Your TV s Location 1 If your country is highlighted press OK on the remote control If your country isn t highlighted press the up or down arrow button on the remote ...

Page 29: ... connected unless an off air antenna is connected to Antenna B 1 If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears go to page 28 2 If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK Notes The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus system must fi...

Page 30: ...uring for a VCR appears If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test this code again Test this code again If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test highlight Test this code again and press OK the GUIDE Plus system runs the same set of codes No If you don t think the test w...

Page 31: ...s on Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing another set of codes Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct code for the VCR Note If the GUIDE Plus system can t locate the correct code for the VCR a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again Try VCR configuration again repeat VCR setup Test alternate codes tests selected brands...

Page 32: ...in question Features of the GUIDE Plus system are explained in Chapter 3 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control Changing Channels Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Your HDTV is able to interpret and display both analog NTSC and digit...

Page 33: ...epresentation only 31 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview The Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It The Learning Feature Volume Punchthrough Feature Remote Code List ...

Page 34: ...lls a page at a time CH CTRL Channel control Toggles the channel control between the main TV picture and the PIP window Use channel up channel down INPUT component buttons or number buttons to change channels in PIP You can tell which picture changes by looking at the channel banner CH CTRL is marked by a triangle in the banner CLEAR Removes on screen menus and displays Cancels the commercial skip...

Page 35: ...ce before changing channels and the TV returns to the original channel after 30 seconds Press repeatedly to add more time Cannot be used with the browser Use CLEAR to cancel SOUND On digital channels inputs toggles the audio language if available for that channel For analog channels toggles SAP on or off Does not affect default menu settings for SAP or Audio Language SWAP When using PIP switches t...

Page 36: ... the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control to operate other components Direct Entry and Automatic Code Search Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section ...

Page 37: ...he component buttons flash when all codes have been searched the component button turns off and remote exits Automatic Code Search If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the component button on the remote turns off Tip Some of the remote s buttons mig...

Page 38: ...on to the following buttons on the TV s remote control component buttons TV VCR DVD SAT CAB AUX and AUDIO the CLEAR button and the LIGHT button Before adding a Learned Function you must program this TV s remote control to operate that component because programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode Do the learning process in low light areas because too much natu...

Page 39: ...varies If your TV remote is out of memory the component button s light flashes 4 times and turn off exiting you from the Learning mode Clearing a Learned Function To delete a learned button function use the procedure below 1 Press and hold the component button the component button lights Then press and hold the CLEAR button for 3 seconds Continue depressing both buttons the component mode button f...

Page 40: ...rol to operate your audio receiver or amplifier Go to page 34 for instructions If you can t program this remote to operate your audio receiver Volume Punchthrough won t work 2 While setting up Volume Punchthrough it s best to point the remote away from components 3 Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver punches through The mode will be one of the component ...

Page 41: ...on 4040 Fisher 4041 4063 4064 GE 4007 4065 Hitachi 4042 JVC 4043 Kenwood 4044 4067 4068 Luxman 4069 Marantz 4046 MCS 4070 Mitsubishi 4071 4072 NEC 4045 Onkyo 4047 Panasonic 4188 Pioneer 4049 RCA 4007 4050 4062 Sears 4059 Sony 4051 4061 Technics 4052 Toshiba 4073 Yamaha 4053 4054 Phono GE 4005 RCA 4005 Receiver Tuner AMP Aiwa 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4021 Denon 4027 GE 4003 Harman Kardon 4020 JBL 4...

Page 42: ...tizen 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2023 Colortyme 2005 Craig 2009 2010 2019 2036 Curtis Mathes 2005 2009 2012 2014 2017 2018 2020 2060 2072 Daewoo 2011 2013 2015 2021 2022 2023 2056 Daytron 2056 Dimensia 2072 Electrohome 2010 2024 Emerson 2002 2008 2010 2011 2017 2020 2021 2022 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2039 2059 2061 2067 2069 2076 Fisher 2007 2019 2029 2030 Fuji 2003 2017 2062 Funai 2022 Ga...

Page 43: ...pter 2 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview About the Channel Banner Digital or Analog TV Channels About the GUIDE Plus System Parental Controls How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada Auto Tuning Feature PIP Picture In Picture Operation Using the Web Browser 1394 Recording ...

Page 44: ...ifferent tuning mechanisms Channel logo or label if available and if the GUIDE Plus Label has been turned ON in the GUIDE Plus menu Tracks for 1394 recordings Antenna Auto Tuning DTVLink Type of signal Antenna A B Air Cable you re viewing what input jack has a component connected Displays when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel and matches the format select in the Capiton Priori...

Page 45: ... number of the subchannel This number appears in the subchannel entry box 5 Press OK to tune to the channel or wait a few seconds Notes You can always use the channel up and down buttons on the remote control to change channels within the TV mode You may notice the size of the channel banner changes when you change channels This is perfectly normal and occurs because analog NTSC broadcasts and dig...

Page 46: ... TV or ON OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus menu selecting Options then setting Auto Display to Off Also since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus system is based on your locale you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP or postal code Menu options Action buttons Program information Ch...

Page 47: ...the Blue button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the TV turns on and tunes to the program highlighted in the channel listing Record Press the Green button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the VCR records the program highlighted in the channel listing Or highlight a program and press the VCR PLUS button If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV causes...

Page 48: ... GUIDE Plus system Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down arrow to scroll through the list When the promotion you want to view is highlighted press INFO the promotional information appears on screen Press the right arrow button to return to the Promotions list Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by different categories such as Sports Movies and Children s programs You can sort...

Page 49: ...nnels Any changes in the guide Channels only affect the program guide display and not the channel lists in the television s Main Menu Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus setup information You can do the following in the Setup menu Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct Change channel display Displays the Channel Ed...

Page 50: ...cording takes place only if the program doesn t exceed the V Chip ratings and channel is in the unlocked list Channel Lists Video Input List Antenna A List Antenna B List The channel lists contain the following information major channel number with subchannel number only if a digital channel channel call letters when channel is tuned Locked List and Unlocked List The major channels listed in Anten...

Page 51: ...nnel list cannot be edited You can only use channel up down or use the number buttons How V Chip Works for the USA and Canada The V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the TV software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program...

Page 52: ...ake believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children TV Y Age Based Rating USA Description and Content Themes for Age Based Rati...

Page 53: ... G 3 Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked The status for the rating listed to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked and B 4 Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and re enter password a second time to confirm the password Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content When you block a content...

Page 54: ...How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental Controls 3 Select USA V Chip 4 Select V Chip Movie Rating Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then...

Page 55: ...fanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence guidelines will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a ...

Page 56: ...ms without ratings the Movie rating N A the USA TV rating None and the Canadian rating of Exempt E The TV must be locked for the V Chip Unrated feature to be enforced View Unrated and Exempt Programs Block Unrated and Exempt Programs Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those u...

Page 57: ...quire a password when the TV is locked Press OK to continue This television has an Ethernet connection and a built in web browser for accessing the Internet with a cable modem or DSL unit If you want access to the web browser to require a password select Block Web Browser and lock the TV View Web Browser Block Web Browser Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV s m...

Page 58: ...input when you press the corresponding button DTVLink 1394 components connected to the DTVLink jacks on the back of the TV can also be autotuned PIP Picture in Picture Operation The PIP Picture In Picture feature lets you display a second smaller analog NTSC format picture on top of the main analog picture The main and PIP channels must be from the same antenna A or B you cannot have the main pict...

Page 59: ... you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears you may have tuned to a digital channel To view PIP and the main picture make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs or signals Continue changing the channel until you find an analog NTSC format channel The PIP window will reappear If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray you may have activated the Parental Control feature and ...

Page 60: ...800 798 5875 When you start the browser for the first time it goes to an RCA website All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site The FAV SEARCH and FAV HOME buttons on the keyboard default to a search site but you can reprogram them The FORMAT button on your remote or keyboard allows you to cycle through various combinations of a less than full screen browser and some TV vi...

Page 61: ...er 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 URL address Below is a table that shows which remote buttons work what function 1394 Recording The 2 way 1394 DTVLink jacks enable you to connect a compatible Audio Video Hard Disk Drive AVHDD and o...

Page 62: ...ctions 1394 Setup Pressing RECORD tunes to the device selected above If more than one IEEE 1394 recorder is connected you can select which one will record a digital channel when RECORD is pressed on the TV remote You can also select if the TV should Auto Tune to that input when RECORD is pressed The device can respond to RECORD and STOP commands even if the TV is not tuned to that device s input o...

Page 63: ...thin this publication are for representation only 61 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview Menus On Screen Help and Control Panels Picture Quality Menu Audio Menu Time Menu Connections Menu Preferences Menu ...

Page 64: ...ea that might provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items In addition a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in the menu system At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that explain the currently highlighted item Controls Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV You can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a ...

Page 65: ...channel up down volume up down MENU and OK buttons on the front panel can be used to enter the information 1 Use the left right arrow button to highlight the field 2 Use the up down arrows number buttons or OK button to enter information On screen Menu Items The on screen menu items are used to access the information and or change the settings of the specific item highlighted Highlight the item ei...

Page 66: ...usted automatically If you choose Personal Picture Preset you can customize color tint black level and sharpness to your desired level and the TV saves those settings After you ve done this you can go back into the menu and select Vibrant Natural Cinematic or Personal For example if you normally use Personal Picture Preset but want to watch a show in Vibrant lighting you can choose Vibrant watch t...

Page 67: ... the blue and green images Red Centering Align the red and green images Noise Reduction Noise Reduction displays a list that lets you set one of the three settings that allows you to reduce picture static or any type of interference A Noise Reduction setting can be stored for each input You can set the Noise Reduction to Frame Comb Off or Adaptive The settings are explained in the on screen help t...

Page 68: ...iver Digital Audio Out Choose either Auto Select or PCM output Subwoofer Turn it on for more bass or off for less bass The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound Film Mode The Film Mode automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted to a different format Film mode modifies the converted signal so it looks as close a...

Page 69: ...Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers when TV is set to using the Variable Output The selected setting affects all inputs and antennas To create the settings 1 Press the MENU button to access the main menu 2 Select Audio and then Audio Processor Depending on your speaker setup any combination of the following options a...

Page 70: ...o Out 8 Fixed Variable Out 7 Balance 6 SAP SAP 5 Audio Language 4 Sound Logic 3 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 SAP stands for Second Audio Program When SAP is available for a program the SAP icon in the channel banner will light up SAP content can be another language descriptions ...

Page 71: ...if the Fixed Variable audio output is set to the Variable Output The choices are Subwoofer On or Subwoofer Off Note The Subwoofer setting turns Off when Variable Out Speakers Off is selected in the Fixed Variable Out menu Subwoofer Subwoofer 9 Digital Audio Out 8 Fixed Variable Out 7 Balance 6 SAP 5 Audio Language 4 Sound Logic 3 Audio Processor 2 Equalizer Presets 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Audio Pres...

Page 72: ... that was not found by Channel Search just tune to it by using the number buttons on the remote If the channel can be locked it will be added to the channel list Turn TV On at Turn TV Off at Duration 1 Tip Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digital channel via the 1394 output or use it as a wake up timer Recording and Wake up timers always function together Channel Sub Channel 46 Tim...

Page 73: ... ve set up Auto Tuning on the remote or the INPUT button But if you misplace the remote this feature gives you another way to tune to a signal source Ethernet Setup 9 Special Features 8 1394 Setup 7 Auto Tuning 6 Signal Type 5 Signal Source 4 Software Upgrade 3 Channel Search 2 Antenna Info 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Connections Press OK to startt a Full Channel Search of both antennas including automa...

Page 74: ...otection measures Some components that do not support Digital Copy Protection may cause errors on the DTVLink connection if another source that supports Digital Copy Protected material is connected to the DTVLink Special Features Initial Channel and Initial Volume are two special features that are intended for commercial retail use only Initial Channel You can select the channel that your TV tunes...

Page 75: ...Note Not all programs have closed captioning and closed captioning is not supported on Input 5 DVI HDTV On When Muted Closed Captioning Off Closed Captioning On Preferences Menu The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preferences Features in the Preferences menu are Closed Captioning Screen Format Record Output Color Scheme Translucency Menu Language ...

Page 76: ...Captions 3 Analog Captions 2 Caption Display 1 Go Back 0 Main Menu Preferences Closed Captioning Press OK to select one of the three Caption sizes Press to return to the menu When available digital captions can be displayed using The caption provider s default settings Your custom settings below Translucent Caption Opacity Transparent Background Opacity Yellow Background Color Magenta Caption Colo...

Page 77: ...s to change the format with a one button press rather than navigating through the menu system Normal and Stretch do not affect Record Output Zoom may alter the original video Some programs are copy protected and cannot be recorded If the REC icon in the banner is dim a recording cannot be made because of copy protection limits If REC icon is bright the program can be recorded The format of some vi...

Page 78: ...t is applied to the on screen menu system and channel banner for all inputs and antennas An exception is Input 5 DVI HDTV and some component video formats where translucency is set to opaque and cannot be changed The translucency level you set does not affect GUIDE Plus Digital Channel Info 7 Translucency Menu Language 6 Translucency 5 Color Scheme 4 Record Ouput 3 Screen Format 2 Closed Captionin...

Page 79: ...tained within this publication are for representation only 77 Reference Chapter 5 Chapter Overview Troubleshooting HDTV Specifications Accessory Information Limited Warranty Care and Cleaning FCC Information Index ...

Page 80: ... the Front Button Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Front Buttons Unblocked Unplug the TV for five minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing Sleep Timer Wake up Timer or Watch feature may have been activated Go to page 45 or 69 for instructions Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 second...

Page 81: ...Processor mode Mono Stereo SRS FOCUS and TruSurround XT is selected Check the position of the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP Switch on the back of the TV Can t select certain channel May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls 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 button on your VCR You can t change channels when...

Page 82: ... 47 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus setup menus The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive the initial download for your area If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information The GUIDE Plus system doesn t display program listings for satellite TV Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur Check S...

Page 83: ... Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 5 on your remote select Lock TV press 1 on your remote I don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for ...

Page 84: ...n Picture Width 1200 Picture Tube Pitch Screen 52mm Picture Power Watts 42 Scan Rate Converter Yes 3 2 Pull Down Film Mode Reverse Picture Presets Vibrant Natural Cinematic Personal Wide Band Video Amplifier Yes Sound Audio Power Watts Front Speakers 15 Watts Channel Integrated Subwoofer Boomer 30 Watt Sub Graphic Equalizer 7 Band Front Speakers 2 130mm Midrange Drivers plus 2 19 mm Tweeters Fully...

Page 85: ... Touch VCR Record w GUIDE Plus system Yes Picture in GUIDE Plus system Yes Clock Time Sleep and Wake up Timers Yes Front Panel Stereo Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front A V Input Composite with S Video Back Panel Inputs Outputs A V Inputs 2 S Video Composite Component Composite Video Inputs 2 Y PrPb RCA Jacks SYNCHROSCAN Antenna Cable Inputs 2 RF DVI HDTV Input with Audio Inputs 1 Broadba...

Page 86: ...your VCR or TV The ends push on for a quick connection VH89 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH82 6 ft VH81 3 ft S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft RG 6 Coaxial Burial Cable with...

Page 87: ...F Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 Audio Video Adapter 228449 4 45 Diplexer D920 19 95 Network Category 6 Cable 3 ft TP603 14 95 Network Category 6 Cable 6 ft TP606N 19 95 Network Category 6 Cable 25 ft TP625N 29 95 Accessory Order Form Detach Here 2 way Splitter VH47 4 way Splitter VH49 A N T 2 0 0 Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriat...

Page 88: ...w USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and address clearly Please make sure that both sid...

Page 89: ...covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For ...

Page 90: ... consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not...

Page 91: ...ations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the sep...

Page 92: ... 58 FORWARD 33 FREEZE 32 56 Front panel 24 GO BACK 32 GUIDE 33 INFO 33 INPUT 33 39 MENU 24 33 Number 32 OK 24 33 ON OFF 33 PAUSE 33 PIP 33 56 PLAY 33 POWER 24 RECORD 33 Remote control 32 REVERSE 33 34 SAT CABLE 39 SAT CABLE 33 Satellite receiver 33 40 SOUND 33 STOP 33 SWAP 33 56 TV 33 VCR 33 40 VCR PLUS 33 VCR2 AUX default 32 55 72 Volume down 24 Volume up down 33 C Cable box 23 Cable remote codes...

Page 93: ...ull search 71 G G LINK 22 cable 8 connecting 23 G Link cable 28 GO BACK button 32 Graphic equalizer 67 GUIDE button 33 GUIDE Plus setup Configuring for cable 27 GUIDE Plus system 2 26 30 44 Action buttons 45 Channels 47 Configuring for VCR 28 Expanded information 45 Listings 45 Lock Unlock 46 Menus 44 Messages 46 News 46 Promotions 46 Promotions and advertising 47 Schedule 46 47 Setup 26 47 Sort 4...

Page 94: ...s 40 Q QAM 2 Quick search 71 R Rating Limits movies 52 Ratings Blocking movie 52 Viewing movie 52 RCA type cables 19 REC icon 42 Receiver with Dolby Digital 12 18 RECORD button 33 Record Output 3 75 RECORD OUTPUT jack 3 22 Record Wake timer 70 Record Wake timer screen 60 Recording 1394 59 72 DTVLink 59 Red centering 65 Remote Control Accessory 85 Buttons 32 Code list 39 Installing the Batteries 25...

Page 95: ...Variable Fixed out 69 VCR 23 GUIDE Plus system 28 VCR button 40 VCR connection 11 VCR PLUS button 33 VCR remote codes 40 VCR1 button 33 Vibrant picture setting 64 VIDEO 21 Video connections 9 VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 21 VIDEO INPUT 3 21 VIDEO INPUT1 AUDIO INPUT 1 21 VIDEO INPUT4 AUDIO INPUT 4 21 Viewing Movie ratings 52 Specific content themes 52 Volume Initial 72 Volume down button 24 Volume p...

Page 96: ... Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 1614696A Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Visit the RCA Scenium website at www rcascenium com ...

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