RCA HD65W40 manual Unusual sound quality, No sound, picture okay, Can’t select certain channel

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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.

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) 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).

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 21-24 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).

Sound okay, picture poor

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

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 56 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 64 for more instructions.

Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again High-Definition Television User’s GuideProduct Registration Product Information Important InformationTable of Contents Record Output Jacks Auto TuningIntegrated Hdtv Tuner On-Screen Help TextConnections & Setup Using the TV’s Menu System Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV Choose Your ConnectionComponents Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleViewing the Components Go toSatellite Receiver How to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCRAudio Connections How to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + SpeakersAmplifier How to Connect TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables DTVLink Digital Television Link ConnectorsComponent Video YPbPr Jacks and Cables Right Back of the TVCenter Speaker Input DVI-HDTV How to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect the G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Front Input Jacks Front of Your TVFront Panel Put batteries in the remote Plug in the TVTurn on the TV Guide Plus+ System Setup Complete the Assisted SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Channel SearchConfiguring for Cable Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings Next Steps What to ExpectChanging Channels This page left blank intentionally 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 Using the Input Button VCR Codes Satellite Receiver Codes Using the TV’s Features About the Channel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesDigital or Analog TV Channel About the Guide Plus+ System Using the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Guide Action Buttons ListingsExpanded Information News SortMessages SchedulePromotions SetupChannels Promotions and AdvertisingLock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsChip TV Ratings How V-Chip WorksEditing Channels in the Channel Lists TV-14 V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Chip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsFront Button Block Chip Unrated Program BlockWeb Browser Block Auto Tuning Feature PIP Picture-in-Picture Operation Using the PIP FeaturePIP Buttons PIP Problems? Using the Web BrowserSaving Your Favorite URLs Browser Screen Burn PreventionControlling the Web Browser Web Browser Button InteractionThis page is intentionally left blank Using the TV’s Menu System Navigating the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control PanelsExiting a menu ControlsChoice Lists SlidersNumeric Entries On-screen Menu ButtonsPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Color Warmth Auto ColorNoise Filter ConvergenceAudio Menu Reset ControlsGraphic Equalizer Sound Logic Audio ProcessorAudio Language Balance SAP Second Audio ProgramFixed/Variable Out Digital Audio OutConnections Menu Time MenuSubwoofer Antenna InfoSignal Source Software UpgradeSignal Type Channel SearchSpecial Features Preferences Menu Ethernet SetupClosed Captioning Caption DisplayDigital Captions Analog CaptionsCaption Priority Caption StyleScreen Format Color Scheme Record OutputTranslucency Menu Language Digital Channel Info Reference Troubleshooting No sound, picture okay Unusual sound qualityCan’t select certain channel Noisy stereo receptionScheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur Program information doesn’t downloadRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVTuning Capability Video Sound Convenience Hdtv SpecificationsSynchroscan Front Panel Back Panel Inputs/OutputsCable with weatherproof F connectors. D905 Here Accessory Order FormUSE Your Credit Card Placing an OrderWhat your warranty covers Limited WarrantyHow you get service What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to warranty Limitation of WarrantyProduct Registration If you purchased your unit outside the United StatesFCC Information Care and Cleaning This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally This page left blank intentionally Index SymbolsExternal Speakers Output 11 Outputs Speaker Selecgt Page Thomson Inc