RCA HD65W40 manual Choose Your Connection, Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV

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Connections & Setup

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. For more information about the relationship between the cables, jacks, and the quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to page 13.

Components

TV

DVD

VCR

 

 

Satellite

Receiver

TV

VCR

 

 

 

TV

A/V

Receiver

VCR

 

 

 

Cables

Connection

Go to..

Needed

Title

 

Coaxial

TV + DVD + VCR

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Audio/video

 

 

G-LINK

 

 

Component

 

 

Coaxial

 

 

Audio/video

TV + Satellite

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G-LINK

Receiver + VCR

 

 

 

Coaxial

TV + A/V

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Audio/video

Receiver + VCR

 

 

 

G-LINK

 

 

 

 

 

Cables You Need to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables 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 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 Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Front of Your TV Front Input JacksFront Panel Plug in the TV Put batteries in the remoteTurn 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 What to Expect Next StepsChanging 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 Using the Guide Plus+ System About the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Listings Guide Action ButtonsExpanded Information News SortMessages SchedulePromotions SetupChannels Promotions and AdvertisingLock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsHow V-Chip Works Chip TV RatingsEditing Channels in the Channel Lists TV-14 V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenBlocking Specific Content Themes Blocking Age-Based RatingsViewing Age-Based Ratings Chip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsChip Unrated Program Block Front Button BlockWeb Browser Block Auto Tuning Feature Using the PIP Feature PIP Picture-in-Picture OperationPIP 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 Settings Picture PresetsPicture Quality Menu Color Warmth Auto ColorNoise Filter ConvergenceReset Controls Audio MenuGraphic Equalizer Audio Processor Sound LogicAudio 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 LanguageDigital 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