RCA HDLP50 manual Get the Picture, Getting Cable Channels, Getting Digital Channels, What You Need

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Connections & Setup

Get the Picture

The ﬁrst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local off-air digital and analog channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable by using the CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT). See below for these locations.

CableCARD Slot

CABLE INPUT

ANTENNA INPUT

SVGA INPUT

WIRED

REMOTE

AUDIO

VGA/SVGA/XGA

CONTROL

ANTENNA

(IR)

INPUT

FIXED/VARIABLE

AUDIO OUTPUT

L

DIGITAL

CABLE

AUDIO

OUTPUT

INPUT

HDMI 1 INPUT

HDMI 2 INPUT

For Factory

use only

Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back panel might be different.

Getting Cable Channels

Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive cable channels.

	What You Need
	Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable	What You Need To Know
Coaxial cable

•When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 20.

•When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Cable Input. Look for Cable Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 21 for more information.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

Getting Digital Channels

Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive free local off-air digital and analog channels.

What You Need

Indoor or outdoor antenna

What you Need to Know

•Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what type of antenna you need, go to rca.com.

•When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 20.

•When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Antenna Input. Look for Antenna Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 21 for more information.

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Contents Hdtv User’s Guide Product Registration Product Information Important InformationPart 1 DLP technology-brilliance in color and design IntroductionThank you for choosing RCA Aspect Ratio Part 2 Why RCA Hdtv is betterResolution it’s math...that works for you Feature Analog Ntsc HD Digital AtscIntegrated 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 TVThis page left intentionally blank Table of Contents Other Information Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter Overview Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupWhat You Need Get the PictureGetting Cable Channels Getting Digital ChannelsSetting Up Digital Cable Television Service Using the CableCARD SlotPages Choose Your ConnectionJacks Used Cables Needed Go to Pb Pr Component Video Connection Connect your audio cables Connecting the DeviceViewing the Picture from the Connected Device Audio/Video Connection Connecting. the Device Hdmi Connection If your set-top box has an Hdmi jack, connect an Hdmi cable Program Title/Acquiring Channel 1239 PM Hdmi 1 InputAdvanced Audio Connection Information Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video ReceiverConnecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby Digital Put Batteries in the Remote Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupComplete the Assisted Setup Plug in the TVComplete the Channel Search Choose Setup OptionsSet the Menu Language Changing Channels What To ExpectNext Steps Watching TVUse only Explanation of JacksFor Factory Video R Svga Input might not be available on your TVWired Remote Control Front Panel Front of Your TVFront/Side Input Jacks This page left intentionally blank Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Programming the Remote Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Manual Code Search Modes of Operation Volume Punchthrough FeatureAudio Codes Using the Input ButtonRemote Code List Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandsDVD DVR/Cable Combos DVD/VCR Combo CodesDVR/DVD Combos DVR CodesVideo Concepts Web TVUsing the TV’s Features About the Channel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesGetting a Program Description Direct Tuning to a ChannelDigital or Analog TV Channels Lock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsHow V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen USA V-Chip TV RatingsHierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Blocking Speciﬁc Content ThemesContent Themes Blocking Age-Based RatingsBlocking Movie Ratings Chip Movie Rating LimitFront Button Block Canada V-ChipChip Unrated Program Block Editing Channels in the Channel Lists Auto Tuning FeatureChoices and a brief explanation follow Future Downloadable RatingsUsing the TV’s Menu System On-Screen Help Using the TV’s Menu SystemMenus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels Navigating the Menu SystemOn-screen Menu Items SlidersChoice Lists Numeric EntriesPicture Menu Picture Preset ModePicture Settings Advanced Picture Menu Go Back Picture Preset Mode Picture SettingsAdvanced Picture Screen Adjust Screen FormatScreen Adjust Screen Adjust MenuBalance Sound Preset ModeAudio Menu Sound LogicAudio Lang./Mode Go Back Sound Preset Mode Sound Logic BalanceAdvanced Audio Digital Audio Out DVI Audio Input Startup Volume Maximum VolumeGo Back Sound Expansion Audio Lang./Mode Channel Search Channel Setup MenuAdvanced Settings Quick Startup Setup Options MenuClosed Captioning Digital Captions Caption DisplayAnalog Captions Caption Style Time MenuAdvanced Options Assisted SetupMenu Preferences Other Information Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQsTroubleshooting Humming or buzzing noise Video and audio are out of syncBlank screen Unusual sound qualitySound okay, picture poor Can’t select certain channelNoisy stereo reception No picture, no sound but TV is onRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVWhat to do Lamp Replacement InformationWhen to replace the lamp Replacing the Lamp UnitCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Hdtv Speciﬁcations Tuning Capability Video SoundConvenience Limited Warranty FCC Information Care and CleaningLimitation of Warranty How State Law relates to warrantyAge-Based Ratings USA V-Chip Blocking IndexPCM Canada This page left blank intentionally Tocom TTE Technology, Inc