RCA HDTV manual How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR

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Connections & Setup

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

S-VIDEO

TV

3

TV back panel

Note: The back of your

Satellite Receiver

FIXED/VARIABLE

 

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO OUTPUTS

 

OUTPUT

 

SUBWOOFER R

L

R

L

V

POWER

(AC 120V~60Hz)

FOR

DIGITAL

 

FACTORY

AUDIO

CableCARD™

USE ONLY

OUTPUT

 

2B

COMPOSITE INPUTS

INPUT 3

R L V S-VIDEO

R L VV S-VIDEO INPUT 1

CABLE

INPUT

HDMI/DVI INPUT

Use menu for DVI audio.

2A

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

1

components might not look exactly like the ones shown here.

OFF-AIR ANTENNA

VCR

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA IN

R AUDIO L

VIDEO

R

AUDIO L

VIDEO

1

 

IN

 

OUT

O

 

ANTENNA OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

CABLE

How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR

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 off-air antenna to

ANTENNA INPUT.

2.Connect your VCR to your TV.

A.Connect the VCR’s audio/video outputs to INPUT 1 (R and L-Audio, and V-Video) on the TV using composite audio/ video cables.

B.Connect the VCR’s audio/video inputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the TV. This enables recording of digital and analog programs (except copy protected or component video formats).

3.Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.

Connect the satellite receiver’s audio output jacks to the INPUT 3 R and L Audio jacks and the S-Video output jack to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV using audio cables and an S-Video cable. If your satellite receiver doesn’t have an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the V (Video) jack instead. If your satellite receiver has component outputs, then use INPUT 2 or 4.

Note: If you are using an S-Video cable or component video cables, you must also connect 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.

View the VCR on the INPUT 1 channel.

View the satellite receiver 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 Tuning. (See Chapter 3 for more information).

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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 User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA HdtvDigital Signal and Sound 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 3A1 How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player2A 2B 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 Go to following page for connection diagram How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + SpeakersHow to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers Audio ConnectionsBack of Left Rear Speaker Plug in the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupComplete the Assisted Setup Put Batteries in the RemoteComplete Channel Search Next StepsSet the Menu Language Changing ChannelsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTips Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components 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 TVEditing Channels in the Channel Lists How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaUSA V-Chip TV Ratings 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 Blocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie Ratings18+ Canada V-ChipAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 14+13+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+16+ Canada V-ChipAuto Tuning Feature Front Button BlockEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System Navigating the Menu System Using the TV’s Menu SystemMenus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels On-Screen HelpOn-screen Menu Items Choice ListsNumeric Entries Action ButtonsPicture Settings Picture PresetsPicture Quality Menu Noise Reduction Auto ColorColor Warmth Green StretchAdvanced Settings Advanced Settings Main Menu Picture QualityContrast Expand Equalizer Presets Audio MenuAudio Processor SAP Second Audio Program Audio ModeSound Logic BalanceGo Back Fixed/Variable Out DVI Audio Input Main Menu Audio Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Out Signal Strength Connections MenuChannel Search Auto Tuning Signal SourceVideo Input Setup Go Back Signal Strength Channel SearchMain Menu Connections Special Features Special FeaturesCableCARD Reset Remote Setup Preferences MenuClosed Captioning Caption DisplayAnalog Captions Digital Captions Caption PriorityCaption Style Screen Format Time MenuTranslucency Lamp PowerColor Scheme 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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