RCA HDTV manual Contrast Expand, Advanced Settings Main Menu Picture Quality

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Using the TV’s Menu System

0 Go Back

1 Picture Settings

2 Picture Presets

3 Auto Color

4 Color Warmth

5 Noise Reduction

6 Green Stretch

7 EdgeSVM Enhancement

8 Contrast Expand

9 Advanced Settings

Main Menu Picture Quality

Off

Low

High

A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.

Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3to return to the menu.

Contrast Expand

Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next. The options are Off, Low, and High.

Main Menu Picture Quality

Advanced Settings

0 Go Back

1 Picture Settings

2 Picture Presets

3 Auto Color

4 Color Warmth

5 Noise Reduction

6 Green Stretch

7 Edge Enhancement

8 ContrastReset ControlsExpand

9 AdvancedReset ControlsSettings

The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you enhance picture performance:

•Film Mode: Improve the quality of movie playback.

•Horizontal Position: Center the picture left/right.

•Vertical Position: Center the picture up/down.

•Smoothing Adjust: Improve picture sharpness and clarity.

•Reset Controls: Sets this input's settings to factory defaults.

Press OK or4to access the Advanced Settings menu.

The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust picture position. When you select Advanced Settings, a submenu appears with options:

Film Mode Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted to a different format. Film mode modifies the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original, a process called reverse 3:2 pulldown. Film mode is applied to all inputs. Options are:

Advanced The default and recommended setting.

On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with film-based sources.

Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture.

Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right. Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture to the right. Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture to the left.

Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down. Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture up. Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture down.

Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they appear smooth. Press the left/right arrow buttons to move the lines in the test pattern until they’re smooth.

Reset Controls Menu button resets all Picture Quality controls to their original factory settings (except Personal Picture Preset, Horizontal and Vertical Position, and Smoothing Adjust) for the currently tuned input (see on-screen text). To reset the settings, you must:

1.Tune to the input you would like to reset.

2.Press MENU to access the Main Menu.

3.From the Advanced Settings menu, select Reset Controls, and then select Reset to reset the settings for the currently tuned input.

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Contents High-Definition Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product Registration Product InformationPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology IntroductionThank you for choosing RCA Aspect Ratio Part 2 Why RCA DLP is betterResolution it’s math...that works for you 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 ConnectCables Needed Connection Title Go to Choose Your ConnectionComponents Explanation of Jacks and Cables TV back panelVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs Green PR red Cable Input Antenna Input Front Panel Front of Your TVFront Input Jacks 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 ComponentYou should know How to Connect TV + CableCARDSetting Up Digital Cable Television Service 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 OperationDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Using the Input ButtonRemote Code List 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-MATV-14 USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsUSA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking 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 Quality Menu Picture SettingsPicture Presets Noise Reduction Auto ColorColor Warmth Green StretchContrast Expand Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings Main Menu Picture Quality Audio Processor Equalizer PresetsAudio Menu SAP Second Audio Program Audio ModeSound Logic BalanceDigital Audio Out Go Back Fixed/Variable OutDVI Audio Input Main Menu Audio Audio Connections Channel Search Signal StrengthConnections Menu Auto Tuning Signal SourceVideo Input Setup Go Back Signal Strength Channel SearchMain Menu Connections Special Features Special FeaturesCableCARD Reset Remote Setup Preferences MenuAnalog Captions Closed CaptioningCaption Display Caption Style Digital CaptionsCaption Priority 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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