RCA HDTV manual Explanation of Jacks and Cables, TV back panel

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Connections & Setup

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 make connections (cables may be ordered separately by calling the number on page 66). There are several ways to connect components to your TV.

Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture quality for comparison. The HDMI/DVI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks are good, while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair.

TV back panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPOSITE INPUTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 3

V

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

S-VIDEO

FIXED/VARIABLE

 

AUDIO/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUTPUTS

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER R

L

R

L

V

R

L

V

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 1

 

 

POWER

(AC 120V~60Hz)

FOR

DIGITAL

 

CABLE

FACTORY

AUDIO

CableCARD™

INPUT

USE ONLY

OUTPUT

 

 

COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS

 

Use menu for composite video.

 

 

 

INPUT 4

 

 

R

L

PR

PB

Y/VIDEO

R

L

PR

PB

Y/VIDEO

 

 

INPUT 2

 

 

FOR

FACTORY ANTENNA INPUT USE ONLY

HDMI/DVI INPUT

Use menu for DVI audio.

FIXED/VARIABLE

AUDIO OUTPUTS

SUBWOOFER R

L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS

FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS

SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass frequencies out from the TV to a powered subwoofer or audio receiver with a subwoofer jack.

Note: Go to Fixed/Variable Output in the Audio Connections menu to set option to Yes if an external subwoofer is being used.

R and L Provides right front and right rear mixed sound to the right input, and left front and left rear mixed sound to the left input.

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Contents High-Definition Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product Registration Product InformationIntroduction Thank you for choosing RCAPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology Part 2 Why RCA DLP is better Resolution it’s math...that works for youAspect Ratio Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Hdtv Digital Signal and SoundUser-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Integrated Hdtv Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAMAudio/Video Output Jacks Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System ReferencesChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection ComponentsCables Needed Connection Title Go to Explanation of Jacks and Cables TV back panelVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs Green PR red Cable Input Antenna Input Front of Your TV Front Input JacksFront Panel How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player 2A 2B3A1 Go toHow to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Satellite ReceiverHow to Connect TV + Component with DVI or Hdmi Viewing the ComponentHow to Connect TV + CableCARD Setting Up Digital Cable Television ServiceYou should know How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers How to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + SpeakersGo to following page for connection diagram Audio ConnectionsBack of Left Rear Speaker Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteNext Steps Set the Menu LanguageComplete Channel Search Changing ChannelsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTips Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryVolume Punchthrough Feature Modes of OperationUsing the Input Button Remote Code ListDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands PVR Codes Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDirect Tuning to a Channel Digital or Analog TV ChannelsParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVHow V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada USA V-Chip TV RatingsEditing Channels in the Channel Lists TV-MAUSA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings USA V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenTV-14 Blocking Specific Content Themes Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsCanada V-Chip Age-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System18+ 14+Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+ 16+13+ Canada V-ChipAuto Tuning Feature Front Button BlockEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control PanelsNavigating the Menu System On-Screen HelpChoice Lists Numeric EntriesOn-screen Menu Items Action ButtonsPicture Settings Picture PresetsPicture Quality Menu Auto Color Color WarmthNoise Reduction Green StretchAdvanced Settings Advanced Settings Main Menu Picture QualityContrast Expand Equalizer Presets Audio MenuAudio Processor Audio Mode Sound LogicSAP Second Audio Program BalanceGo Back Fixed/Variable Out DVI Audio Input Main Menu Audio Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Out Signal Strength Connections MenuChannel Search Signal Source Video Input SetupAuto Tuning Go Back Signal Strength Channel SearchSpecial Features CableCARD Reset Remote SetupMain Menu Connections Special Features Preferences MenuClosed Captioning Caption DisplayAnalog Captions Digital Captions Caption PriorityCaption Style Screen Format Time MenuLamp Power Color SchemeTranslucency Menu LanguageReferences Troubleshooting ReferencesVideo and audio are out of sync Remote Control Doesn’t Work Lamp Replacement Information Replacing the Lamp UnitHdtv Specifications Convenience Accessory Information How to OrderLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning Index DVD/VCROutputs FIXED/VARIABLE Audio USA This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank TTE Technology, Inc

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