RCA HDTV manual VIDEO/AUDIO Inputs

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Connections & Setup

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUT

R L V

Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type)

Composite Video Cable (RCA Type)

COMPOSITE INPUTS

INPUT 3

R L V S-VIDEO

R

L

V

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1

Composite Audio Cable (RCA Type)

Composite Video Cable (RCA Type)

S-Video Cable

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 turned on. You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording.

R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.

L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.

V (Video) provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow.

Notes: When recording from this output, remember to tune to the channel you want to record.

If an unusual pattern appears when you connect a VCR to these jacks, playing a tape or switching to the VCR’s tuner removes the pattern.

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUTS

INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT Connect an NTSC (analog) component. These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).

R Audio provides right audio connection and connector is usually red.

L Audio provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.

V (Video) provides composite video connection and connector is usually yellow.

S-VIDEOlets you connect an S-Video cable for better picture quality to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or DVD player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two audio cables as well as the S-Video connector.

The S-Video jack provides better picture quality than the composite video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.

INPUT 3 COMPOSITE INPUT Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video component such as a VCR. The jacks are the same as described above for INPUT 1.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again High-Definition Television User’s GuideProduct Registration Product Information Important InformationThank you for choosing RCA IntroductionPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology Resolution it’s math...that works for you Part 2 Why RCA DLP is betterAspect Ratio Digital Signal and Sound Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA HdtvUser-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Integrated Hdtv Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAMAudio/Video Output Jacks Table of Contents References Using the TV’s Menu SystemChanging Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupComponents Choose Your ConnectionCables Needed Connection Title Go to TV back panel Explanation of Jacks and CablesVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs Green PR red Cable Input Antenna Input Front Input Jacks Front of Your TVFront Panel 2A 2B How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player3A1 Go toSatellite Receiver How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCRViewing the Component How to Connect TV + Component with DVI or HdmiSetting Up Digital Cable Television Service How to Connect TV + CableCARDYou should know How to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + SpeakersGo to following page for connection diagram Audio ConnectionsBack of Left Rear Speaker Complete the Assisted Setup Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteSet the Menu Language Next StepsComplete Channel Search Changing ChannelsUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlTips Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components Using Automatic Code SearchFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteUsing Direct Entry How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItModes of Operation Volume Punchthrough FeatureRemote Code List Using the Input ButtonDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands PVR Codes Using the TV’s Features About the Channel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesDigital or Analog TV Channels Direct Tuning to a ChannelLock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsUSA V-Chip TV Ratings How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaEditing Channels in the Channel Lists TV-MAUSA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsTV-14 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Chip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System Canada V-Chip18+ 14+16+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+13+ Canada V-ChipFront Button Block Auto Tuning FeatureEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels Using the TV’s Menu SystemNavigating the Menu System On-Screen HelpNumeric Entries Choice ListsOn-screen Menu Items Action ButtonsPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Color Warmth Auto ColorNoise Reduction Green StretchAdvanced Settings Main Menu Picture Quality Advanced SettingsContrast Expand Audio Menu Equalizer PresetsAudio Processor Sound Logic Audio ModeSAP Second Audio Program BalanceDVI Audio Input Main Menu Audio Audio Connections Go Back Fixed/Variable OutDigital Audio Out Connections Menu Signal StrengthChannel Search Video Input Setup Signal SourceAuto Tuning Go Back Signal Strength Channel SearchCableCARD Reset Remote Setup Special FeaturesMain Menu Connections Special Features Preferences MenuCaption Display Closed CaptioningAnalog Captions Caption Priority Digital CaptionsCaption Style Time Menu Screen FormatColor Scheme Lamp PowerTranslucency Menu LanguageReferences References TroubleshootingVideo and audio are out of sync Remote Control Doesn’t Work Replacing the Lamp Unit Lamp Replacement InformationHdtv Specifications Convenience How to Order Accessory InformationFor how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyCare and Cleaning DVD/VCR IndexOutputs 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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