RCA HD56W151 Blank screen, Unusual sound quality, No sound, picture okay, Noisy stereo reception

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References

Blank screen

•Make sure you have connected the component to the TV correctly.

•Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on and tuned to the corresponding Video Input Channel.

•Try another channel.

•If you’re trying to tune to a digital (ATSC) channel that you know exists, you may need to disable the Digital Channel Info. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU); choose Preferences; choose Digital Channel Info.

•If you’re using the TV’s Web Browser, it times out automatically when idle for a period of time.

•If you’re trying to play a 1394 recording, you may have accessed an “unrecorded” subchannel. Press the CH+ or CH- buttons to go through the subchannels before you get to the subchannel you recorded. This occurs even when you’ve selected to record only a specific subchannel because of how digital (ATSC) channels are broadcast and recorded by your 1394 device—the data for the subchannel is recorded, but not the content.

Unusual sound quality

•Check the Graphic Equalizer, SRS, and Sound Logic settings.

No sound, picture okay

•Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

•Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control panel in the Audio menu.

•If using an S-Video connection, DVI-HDTV, component video and composite video, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks.

•Check the position of the INT W/EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV.

•Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode (Mono, Stereo, SRS, FOCUS and TruSurround XT) is selected.

•Check the position of the INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV/EXT AMP Switch on the back of the TV.

Can’t select certain channel

•May be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

•If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

•You can’t change channels when a menu is on the screen (press the CLEAR button).

Noisy stereo reception

•May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose Mono sound.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

•Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the GUIDE Plus+ Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 46-47 for detailed instructions.

•The channel might be blank — change channels.

•If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

•If a channel doesn’t exist and you tune to scrambled QAM channel or a “720p input, Unusable Signal appears.

Sound okay, picture poor

•Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 64 for more instructions.

•Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to view the picture in different video formats. Analog channels may look better when you use the Normal video format (the video format appears on the right side of the channel banner).

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Contents High-Definition Television Users Guide Product Registration Product Information Important InformationIntroduction ResolutionThank you for choosing RCA Scenium High Definition What Makes it a True Viewing Experience?Key Features Overview NetConnect FireWire with Two-Way DTVLinkAudio System Record Output JacksThis page left blank intentionally Table of Contents Reference Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter Overview Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupComponents Cables Needed Connection Title Go to Choose Your ConnectionHow to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player Go toViewing the Components Cable How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCRAudio Connections How to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + SpeakersBack of Left Front Speaker How to Connect TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver You should know How to Connect TV + Router via the HDTV’s Ethernet JackYou should know How to Connect TV + DTVLink and/or IEEE-1394 ComponentsHD Set Top Box Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables DTVLink Digital Television Link ConnectorsDigital Audio Out Jack and Optical Cable Ethernet Jack and CableVideo Jacks and Cables Component Video YPbPr Jacks and CablesComposite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeRight Back of the TVCenter Speaker Input DVI-HDTV Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Front Input Jacks Front of Your TVFront Panel Button Lighting available on select modelsPlug in the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVGuide Plus+ System Setup Complete the Assisted SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Channel SearchConfiguring for Cable Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsChanging Channels Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components Using Direct EntryFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItAdding a Learned Function Learning FeatureDeleting ALL Learned Functions Clearing a Learned FunctionDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Volume Punchthrough FeatureRemote Code List Using the Input ButtonAudio Codes Cable Box CodesDVD codes Cable Box codes cont’dDVD/VCR Combo Codes PVR CodesUsing the TV’s Features About the Channel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesPrimary Subchannel Channel If necessary Tip Digital or Analog TV ChannelsUsing the Guide Plus+ System About the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Listings Guide Action ButtonsExpanded Information News SortMessages PromotionsSchedule SetupChannels Promotions and AdvertisingParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVViewable How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada USA V-Chip TV RatingsEditing Channels in the Channel Lists TV-14 USA V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsHierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Chip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 18+ Canada V-Chip14+ C8+16+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+13+ Canada V-ChipDSL unit. If you want access to the web browser to require Auto Tuning FeatureWhen a button listed below is pressed on the remote control Front Button BlockPIP Buttons PIP Picture-in-Picture OperationPIP Problems? Using the PIP FeatureUsing the Web Browser Browser Screen Burn PreventionSaving Your Favorite URLs Controlling the Web Browser RecordingWeb Browser Button Interaction Remote Front Panel Browser FunctionMpaa Not Rated Normal 1080i HD 00h00m00s of 00h00m00s Set up 1394 Recording PreferencesUsing the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels Using the TV’s Menu SystemNumeric Entries Choice ListsOn-screen Menu Items Action ButtonsPicture Settings Picture PresetsPicture Quality Menu Color Warmth Auto ColorNoise Reduction ConvergenceReset Controls Film ModeAudio Menu Go Back Guide Plus+ Menu Picture QualityAudio Processor Equalizer PresetsAudio Language Sound LogicSAP Second Audio Program BalanceFixed/Variable Out Digital Audio OutSubwoofer Time Menu Connections MenuAntenna Info Signal Source Software UpgradeSignal Type Channel SearchSetup DTVLink Auto TuningSpecial Features Ethernet SetupClosed Captioning Preferences MenuCaption Display Analog CaptionsDigital Captions Screen FormatCaption Priority Caption StyleColor Scheme Record OutputGo Back Closed Captioning Screen Format Go Back Closed Captioning Screen Format Record OutputMenu Language TranslucencyDigital Channel Info Menu Language Digital Channel InfoReference References TroubleshootingUnusual sound quality Blank screenNo sound, picture okay Can’t select certain channelEvery time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen Black box appears on the screenProgram information doesn’t download Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occurRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVHdtv Specifications Tuning Capability VideoSound Convenience Front PanelBack Panel Inputs/Outputs Accessory Information Here Accessory Order FormUSE Your Credit Card Placing an OrderDefects in materials or workmanship Limitation of Warranty FCC Information Index SymbolsExternal Speakers Output 13 Record 22 Outputs USA Thomson Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom 1614696A
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