RCA HDTV manual How to Connect TV + Component with DVI or Hdmi, Viewing the Component

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Connections & Setup

TV back panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPOSITE INPUTS

 

 

COMPONENT/COMPOSITE INPUTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use menu for composite video.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 3

 

 

 

 

INPUT 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

V

S-VIDEO

R

L

PR

PB

Y/VIDEO

FIXED/VARIABLE

 

AUDIO/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUTPUTS

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER R

L

R

L

V

R

L

V

S-VIDEO

R

L

PR

PB

Y/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 1

 

 

 

 

INPUT 2

 

 

POWER

(AC 120V~60Hz)

FOR

DIGITAL

 

CABLE

FOR

ANTENNA INPUT

 

FACTORY

FACTORY

AUDIO

CableCARD™

INPUT

USE ONLY

 

USE ONLY

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

HDMI/DVI INPUT

Use menu for DVI audio.

1B

2

Note: The back of your component might not look exactly like the one shown here.

Component with DVI

R

L

Audio Out

DVI Out

OR

Component with HDMI

RL

HDMI Out

Audio Out

1A

How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components.

1.To connect your TV to a component with a DVI jack, use an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter.

A.Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV. Attach the HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the component.

B.Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the component and to R and L Audio jacks that aren’t in use on the back of the TV.

C.Go to the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which Audio Input you’re using.

2.To connect your TV to a component with an HDMI jack, use an HDMI cable.

Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the component.

Viewing the Component

1.Turn on the TV and the component you want to view.

2.Press the TV button on the remote control.

3.Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the HDMI/DVI Video Input 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 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 Integrated Hdtv Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA HdtvDigital Signal and Sound User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TVAudio/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 Go to How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player2A 2B 3A1Satellite 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 Audio Connections How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + SpeakersHow to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers Go to following page for connection diagramBack of Left Rear Speaker Put Batteries in the Remote Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupComplete the Assisted Setup Plug in the TVChanging Channels Next StepsSet the Menu Language Complete Channel SearchUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlTips Programming the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program 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 ControlsTV-MA How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaUSA V-Chip TV Ratings Editing Channels in the Channel ListsUSA 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 Viewing Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Movie Ratings14+ Canada V-ChipAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 18+Canada V-Chip Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+16+ 13+Front Button Block Auto Tuning FeatureEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System On-Screen Help Using the TV’s Menu SystemMenus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels Navigating the Menu SystemAction Buttons Choice ListsNumeric Entries On-screen Menu ItemsPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Green Stretch Auto ColorColor Warmth Noise ReductionAdvanced Settings Main Menu Picture Quality Advanced SettingsContrast Expand Audio Menu Equalizer PresetsAudio Processor Balance Audio ModeSound Logic SAP Second Audio ProgramDVI Audio Input Main Menu Audio Audio Connections Go Back Fixed/Variable OutDigital Audio Out Connections Menu Signal StrengthChannel Search Go Back Signal Strength Channel Search Signal SourceVideo Input Setup Auto TuningPreferences Menu Special FeaturesCableCARD Reset Remote Setup Main Menu Connections Special FeaturesCaption Display Closed CaptioningAnalog Captions Caption Priority Digital CaptionsCaption Style Time Menu Screen FormatMenu Language Lamp PowerColor Scheme TranslucencyReferences 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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