RCA HDLP50W151 manual Using the TV’s Menu System, Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels

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Using the TV’s Menu System

Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels

This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of screens. An overview follows.

Note: The GUIDE Plus+ Menu, Parental Controls, Web Browser, and 1394 Recording menu items are discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup Chapter.

0 Go Back

1 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

2 Picture Quality

3Audio

4Time

5Parental Controls

6Connections

7Preferences

8Assisted Setup

9Web Browser

Main Menu

GUIDE Plus+ Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting the GUIDE Plus+ features:

•GUIDE Plus+: See what's on TV by using the program guide.

•GUIDE Plus+ Setup: Set up various GUIDE Plus+ options.

•GUIDE Plus+ Label: Turn the channel lable/logo on or off.

Press OK or ￿ to access the GUIDE Plus+ menu.

Navigating the Menu System

The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu:

1.Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).

2.Use the arrow buttons (left,right,up,down) to move through the menu and highlight different options.

Note: Press the number buttons on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu selection.

Tips

A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 3 to go straight to the Audio menu.

Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, look at the menu path at the top (for example, Main Menu, Picture Quality) or if you’re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.

3.Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing.

Press 0 on the remote when you are highlighting the left side of the menu.

Highlight 0 (Go Back) menu button and press OK, or press GO BACK on the remote.

Menu Path

On-Screen Help

0 Go Back

1 Closed Captioning

2 Screen Format

3 Record Ouput

4 Color Scheme

5Translucency

6Menu Language

7Digital Channel Info

Main Menu Preferences

For an input to acquire the info, put a checkmark next to it:

Antenna A

Antenna B

DTVLink/1394)

If you are having difficulty tuning to a digital channel that you know exists, what may help is to disable acqusition of Digital Channel Info. However, you should know that this will affect the acquisition of ratings, program titles, and channels names for digital channels. It may also affect the ability to tune to the correct channel from the Guide (for a Watch or Record timer, for example). Whenever possible you should set the Digital Channel Info to be acquired. Disabling Digital Channel Information does not affect the acquisition of GUIDE Plus+ channel listings.

Use OK to add/remove the check. A check will acquire the Digital Ch. Info for this input. No check will not acquire it.

Information appears on the screen to assist you in understanding your menu selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items. In addition, a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in the menu system. At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that explain the currently highlighted item.

 

 

 

Highlighted Menu

 

 

Help Text

Selection

 

 

Controls

Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are four types of controls:

Sliders

Choice lists (check boxes, radio buttons)

Alpha/numeric entries,

Menu (action, choice fields)

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Contents Users Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationThank you for choosing RCA Scenium IntroductionPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology Part 2 Why RCA Scenium DLP is better? Resolution it’s math...that works for youFormat Analog Ntsc HD Digital Atsc Aspect RatioPart 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium Hdtv Digital Signal and SoundUser-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Integrated Hdtv Tuner with QAMFireWire with Two-Way DTVLink What’s Next?Audio System NetConnect Record Output JacksTable of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System ReferenceConnections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Components Cables Needed Connection Title Go toGo to How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD PlayerViewing the Components How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TVAudio Connections Amplifier How to Connect TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver How to Connect TV + Router via the HDTV’s Ethernet Jack You should knowHow to Connect TV + DTVLink and/or IEEE-1394 Components You should knowHD Set Top Box DTVLink Digital Television Link Connectors Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesDigital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable Ethernet Jack and CableComponent Video YPbPr Jacks and Cables Video Jacks and CablesComposite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBack of the TV Right and Left External Speaker Terminals Used to connectInternal Speaker Source TV / EXT AMP Switch TV’s Center Channel InputsDVI-HDTV How to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect the G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Front of Your TV Button LightingFront Input Jacks Buttons on the Front of the TVUse the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVComplete the Assisted Setup Guide Plus+ System SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Channel SearchConfiguring for Cable Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsChanging Channels Turning the TV On and OffUsing the Remote Control OverviewUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 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 Automatic Code SearchLearning Feature Adding a Learned FunctionClearing a Learned Function Deleting ALL Learned FunctionsVolume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandsUsing the Input Button Remote Code ListAudio Codes Cable Box CodesCable Box codes cont’d DVD codesDVD/VCR Combo Codes PVR CodesUsing the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDigital or Analog TV Channels Mpaa Not RatedAbout the Guide Plus+ System Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Guide Action Buttons ListingsExpanded Information Sort NewsMessages PromotionsSetup ScheduleChannels Promotions and AdvertisingParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVUSA V-Chip TV Ratings How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaEditing Channels in the Channel Lists USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen TV-14Blocking Specific Content Themes Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsViewing 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 DSL unit. If you want access to the web browser to requireWhen a button listed below is pressed on the remote control Front Button BlockPIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP ButtonsUsing the PIP Feature PIP Problems?Browser Times Out Automatically Using the Web BrowserSaving Your Favorite URLs Recording Controlling the Web BrowserWeb Browser Button Interaction Remote Front Panel Browser FunctionSet up 1394 Recording Preferences Mpaa Not Rated Normal 1080i HD 00h00m00s of 00h00m00sUsing the TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control PanelsSliders Check BoxesPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Advanced Settings Auto ColorColor Warmth Noise ReductionGo Back Edge Enhancement Green Stretch Go Back Edge EnhancementGo Back Edge Enhancement Green Stretch Contrast Expand Reset Controls Equalizer PresetsAudio Menu Audio ProcessorAudio Language Sound LogicSAP Second Audio Program Fixed/Variable Out BalanceDigital Audio Out Connections Menu Time MenuAntenna Info Software Upgrade Signal SourceSignal Type Channel SearchAuto Tuning Setup DTVLinkSpecial Features Ethernet SetupPreferences Menu Closed CaptioningScreen Format Go Back Caption Display Analog CaptionsGo Back Caption Display Analog Captions Digital Captions Caption Style Main Menu Preferences Closed CaptioningColor Scheme Record OutputTranslucency Lamp Power Lamp Power Main Menu PreferencesDigital Channel Info Lamp Power Menu LanguageReference Troubleshooting ReferencesBlank screen Unusual sound qualityHumming or buzzing noise No picture, sound okayNo picture, no sound but TV is on Sound okay, picture poorBlack box appears on the screen Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screenDoesn’t tune to correct antenna input Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVRating limits don’t work Hdtv Specifications Convenience Accessory Information Replacement LampAccessory Order Form DV6Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA Placing an OrderLimited Warranty Limitation of Warranty How State Law relates to warrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your unit outside the United StatesFCC Information Symbols IndexExternal Speakers Output 13 Video Input 3 Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncTocom 1614682B
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HDLP50W151 specifications

The RCA HDLP50W151 is a 50-inch high-definition rear-projection television that was notable for its advanced technology and features when it was released. Designed to deliver a captivating viewing experience, this model combines a range of innovative technologies with aesthetic appeal and user-friendly functionality.

One of the standout features of the RCA HDLP50W151 is its Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology. DLP is known for producing sharp images and vibrant colors by utilizing micro-mirrors to project a clearer picture. This technology also aids in reducing motion blur, making it ideal for fast-paced sports and action movies. The dynamic contrast ratio enhances the viewer's experience by differentiating between dark and bright scenes, delivering richer blacks and brighter whites.

The LCD display utilizes a native resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which, while not full HD, provides a solid picture quality that is particularly effective for television broadcasts and standard-definition content. The 16:9 aspect ratio of the RCA HDLP50W151 allows for a wide viewing angle and is compatible with widescreen formats, ensuring that viewers can enjoy cinematic experiences from various positions in the room.

Connectivity is another strong point of the RCA HDLP50W151. It typically comes equipped with multiple HDMI ports and component inputs, allowing users to connect a range of devices such as gaming consoles, DVD players, and streaming devices. The inclusion of a built-in tuner means that users can access over-the-air broadcasts without the need for an additional set-top box, making it convenient for cord-cutters.

In terms of sound, the RCA HDLP50W151 incorporates a robust audio system that enhances the overall experience. Enhanced audio features work to produce clear dialogue and dynamic sound effects, complementing the high-quality visuals.

Finally, the sleek design of the RCA HDLP50W151 makes it an attractive addition to any living room. Its slim profile and elegant finish allow it to blend seamlessly with modern home decor while providing a powerful viewing experience.

Overall, the RCA HDLP50W151 stands out as a solid choice for those seeking a theater-like experience at home, offering a blend of advanced technology, convenience, and style. Its DLP technology, substantial connectivity options, and quality audio system contribute to its enduring appeal in the world of consumer electronics.