RCA HD56W151 manual Connections & Setup, Things to Consider Before You Connect

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Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.

Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.

Protect Components from Overheating

Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

Don’t stack components.

If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Using a Stand

If a stand or base is used, insure that it is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.

Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables (not supplied) you may need for the connections represented in this book.

Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this cable to your TV and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly.

G-LINK cable

S-Video cable

Ethernet Cable

 

Composite Video

A/V Cable

Audio/ Video cable

 

 

 

 

Component Video

Y•Pb•Pr cable

Coaxial cable

DVI-D cable

Digital Optical Cable

1394 Cable

Speaker Wire

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Contents High-Definition Television Users Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationThank you for choosing RCA Scenium ResolutionIntroduction High Definition What Makes it a True Viewing Experience?Key Features Overview Audio System FireWire with Two-Way DTVLinkNetConnect Record Output JacksThis page left blank intentionally Table 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 CableHow to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers Audio ConnectionsBack of Left Front Speaker 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 Digital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable DTVLink Digital Television Link ConnectorsExplanation of Input Jacks and Cables Ethernet Jack and CableComposite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type Component Video YPbPr Jacks and CablesVideo Jacks and Cables RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBack of the TV RightCenter Speaker Input DVI-HDTV How to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect the G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Front Panel Front of Your TVFront Input Jacks Button Lighting available on select modelsPut Batteries in the Remote Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Turn on the TVSet the Menu Language Complete the Assisted SetupGuide Plus+ System Setup Complete Channel SearchConfiguring for Cable Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings Next Steps What to ExpectChanging Channels Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components 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 CommandsAudio Codes Using the Input ButtonRemote Code List Cable Box CodesDVD/VCR Combo Codes Cable Box codes cont’dDVD codes PVR CodesUsing the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDigital or Analog TV Channels Primary Subchannel Channel If necessary TipAbout the Guide Plus+ System Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Guide Action Buttons ListingsExpanded Information Messages SortNews PromotionsChannels SetupSchedule Promotions and AdvertisingLock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsViewable USA 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 Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsHierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie Ratings14+ Canada V-ChipAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 18+ C8+13+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+16+ Canada V-ChipWhen a button listed below is pressed on the remote control Auto Tuning FeatureDSL unit. If you want access to the web browser to require Front Button BlockPIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP ButtonsUsing the PIP Feature PIP Problems?Browser Screen Burn Prevention Using the Web BrowserSaving Your Favorite URLs Web Browser Button Interaction RecordingControlling the Web Browser 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 PanelsOn-screen Menu Items Choice ListsNumeric Entries Action ButtonsPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Noise Reduction Auto ColorColor Warmth ConvergenceAudio Menu Film ModeReset Controls Go Back Guide Plus+ Menu Picture QualityEqualizer Presets Audio ProcessorSAP Second Audio Program Sound LogicAudio Language BalanceDigital Audio Out Fixed/Variable OutSubwoofer Connections Menu Time MenuAntenna Info Signal Type Software UpgradeSignal Source Channel SearchSpecial Features Auto TuningSetup DTVLink Ethernet SetupCaption Display Preferences MenuClosed Captioning Analog CaptionsCaption Priority Screen FormatDigital Captions Caption StyleGo Back Closed Captioning Screen Format Record OutputColor Scheme Go Back Closed Captioning Screen Format Record OutputDigital Channel Info TranslucencyMenu Language Menu Language Digital Channel InfoReference Troubleshooting ReferencesNo sound, picture okay Blank screenUnusual sound quality Can’t select certain channelProgram information doesn’t download Black box appears on the screenEvery time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occurDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Rating limits don’t workVideo Hdtv Specifications Tuning CapabilitySound Front Panel ConvenienceBack Panel Inputs/Outputs Accessory Information Accessory Order Form HerePlacing an Order USE Your Credit CardDefects in materials or workmanship Limitation of Warranty FCC Information Symbols IndexExternal Speakers Output 13 Record 22 Outputs USA North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson IncTocom 1614696A