RCA HDTV manual Next Steps, Set the Menu Language, Complete Channel Search, Changing Channels

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Connections & Setup

0 Go Back

1 ContinloseduCaptioninge Setup

2 Cancel Setup

Main Menu Preferences

English

Highlight with the ￿and ￿ arrows. Select with the OK button.

Español

Resalte con las flechas ￿ y ￿. Seleccione con el botón OK.

Français

Mise en surbrillance avec ￿ et ￿. Sélection avec OK.

Press ￿ or ￿ to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press ￿to return to the menu.

Set the Menu Language

1.Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the menu system.

2.Press OK to select that language.

3.Select Continue Setup.

0 Go Back

1 Continue Setup

2 Cancel Setup

Main Menu Assisted Setup Channel Search

Input to search:

Channel Search finds channels

Cable Input

for you. Check fewer boxes to

 

 

Antenna Input

make the search faster (but

less complete) and vice versa.

Channels to search:

The first time that you do a

Digital channels

Channel Search, put a check in

 

Analog channels

all the boxes to do a thorough

Other search options:

search for channels.

 

Detect antenna or cable setting

Include previously found channels in search

Complete Channel Search

Even though this initial channel search can take several minutes, it is important to complete in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Make sure you have connected cable and/or off-air antenna to the corresponding inputs before you start channel search.

Start

To add a channel that Channel Search didn't find, clear all menus and directly tune to the channel with the number keys.

1. To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your

Press￿to make changes to this screen's settings.

Press OK to skip to the next step in the setup routine.

Tip

The first Channel Search takes several minutes if the TV is searching for analog and digital channels and cable and antenna inputs are being searched. You may want to leave and come back later.

TV. For example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT,

highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box.

2. Select Start to begin the setup.

3. When the channel search is complete, a message screen appears. Select

Continue. Another message screen appears telling you that you’ve

completed the Assisted Setup. Select Continue on the left.

Notes: If you skip Channel Search now, you can access it later through

the Connections menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.

If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, or a CableCARD

is in use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.

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 digital off-air and cable signals (QAM and ATSC).

Next Steps

Now that you’ve finished the Assisted Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote.

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System

Chapter 5: Reference

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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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