RCA HD50LPW62B manual Contrast Expand, Advanced Settings

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Using the TV’s Menu System

0Go Back

1Picture Settings

2Picture Presets

3Auto Color

4Color Warmth

5Noise Reduction

6Green Stretch

7Edge Enhancement

8Contrast Expand

9Advanced Settings

Main Menu4Picture Quality

Off

Low

High

A change in this screen is applied to Input 2.

Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3to return to the menu.

Contrast Expand

Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more consistent black level from one scene to the next. The options are Off, Low, and High.

0Go Back

1Picture Settings

2Picture Presets

3Auto Color

4Color Warmth

5Noise Reduction

6Green Stretch

7Edge Enhancement

8Contrast Expand

9Advanced Settings

Main Menu4Picture Quality

The Advanced Settings menu has screens that let you enhance picture performance:

•Film Mode: Improve the quality of movie playback.

•Horizontal Position: Center the picture left/right.

•Vertical Position: Center the picture up/down.

•Smoothing Adjust: Improve picture sharpness and clarity.

•Reset Controls: Sets this input's settings to factory defaults.

Press OK or 4 to access the Advanced Settings menu.

Advanced Settings

The Advanced Settings option lets you enhance picture performance and adjust picture position. When you select Advanced Settings, a submenu appears with options:

Film Mode Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film and converted to a different format. Film mode modifies the converted signal so it looks as close as possible to the original, a process called reverse 3:2 pulldown. Film mode is applied to all inputs. Options are:

Advanced The default and recommended setting.

On Used in circumstances when the TV is to be used solely with film-based sources.

Off Use this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture.

Horizontal Position Allows you to adjust the picture left and right. Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture to the right. Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture to the left.

Vertical Position Allows you to adjust the picture up and down. Press the right arrow button to move the slider right and move the picture up. Press the left arrow button to move the slider left and move the picture down.

Smoothing Adjust Allows you to adjust the lines of the picture so they appear smooth. Press the left/right arrow buttons to move the lines in the test pattern until they’re smooth.

Reset Controls Menu button resets all Picture Quality controls to their original factory settings (except Personal Picture Preset, Horizontal and Vertical Position, and Smoothing Adjust) for the currently tuned input (see on-screen text). To reset the settings, you must:

1.Tune to the input you would like to reset.

2.Press MENU to access the Main Menu.

3.From the Advanced Settings menu, select Reset Controls, and then select Reset to reset the settings for the currently tuned input.

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Contents Hdtv User’s Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationIntroduction Thank you for choosing RCAPart 1 DLP technology-brilliance in color and design Part 2 Why RCA Hdtv is better Resolution it’s math...that works for youAspect Ratio User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA HdtvDigital Signal and Sound Integrated Hdtv Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAMAudio/Video Output Jacks Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System Other InformationConnections & Setup Chapter OverviewConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectUsing the Antenna Input Choose Your SignalUsing the Cable Input What You NeedUsing the CableCARD Slot Setting Up Digital Cable Television ServiceDigital Cable Card Choose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toAudio R and L Pb Pr Connection Viewing the Picture from the Connected DeviceConnecting the Device Connect your audio cablesAudio/Video Input and Output Connection TV button Viewing the Picture from the Connected DeviceConnecting. the Device Red Yellow WhiteHDMI/DVI Connection Viewing. the Picture from the Connected DeviceConnecting the Device Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby DigitalAdvanced Audio Connection Information Plug in the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupComplete the Assisted Setup Put Batteries in the RemoteComplete Channel Search What To ExpectSet the Menu Language Watching TVNext Steps Changing ChannelsExplanation of Jacks HDMI/DVI InputVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs AUDIO/VIDEO Outputs Front of Your TV Front Input JacksFront Panel This page left intentionally blank 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 Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryVolume Punchthrough Feature Modes of OperationUsing the Input Button Remote Code ListDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands PVR Codes DVD codesDVD/VCR Combo Codes Home Theatre in a Box DVD Receiver CodesUsing the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDirect Tuning to a Channel Digital or Analog TV ChannelsParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVHow V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada USA V-Chip TV RatingsEditing Channels in the Channel Lists USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings USA V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenTV-14 Blocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Age-Based RatingsHierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie Ratings18+ Canada V-ChipAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 14+13+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+16+ Canada V-ChipAuto Tuning Feature Front Button BlockEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System Navigating the Menu System Using the TV’s Menu SystemMenus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels On-Screen HelpNumeric Entries SlidersChoice Lists On-screen Menu ItemsPicture Settings Picture PresetsPicture Quality Menu Noise Reduction Auto ColorColor Warmth Green StretchAdvanced Settings Contrast ExpandEqualizer Presets Audio MenuAudio Processor SAP Second Audio Program Audio ModeSound Logic BalanceGo Back Fixed/Variable Out Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Out DVI Audio Input Digital Audio OutSignal Strength Connections MenuChannel Search Go Back Signal Strength Channel Search Signal SourceAuto Tuning Auto Tuning Special FeaturesSpecial Features Preferences MenuClosed Captioning Caption DisplayAnalog Captions Digital Captions Caption PriorityCaption Style Time Menu Go Back Sleep TimerScreen Format Go Back Closed CaptioningTranslucency Lamp PowerColor Scheme Menu LanguageOther Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTV won’t turn on TroubleshootingPower indicator is blinking or flashing Buttons don’t workBlank screen TV turns on unexpectedlyVideo and audio are out of sync Unusual sound qualityCan’t select certain channel No sound, picture okayChannel search finds few channels Noisy stereo receptionDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Rating limits don’t workLamp Replacement Information Service Model Number Sticker location with Lamp TypeReplacing the Lamp Unit Hdtv Specifications Convenience Accessory Information How to OrderLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning FCC InformationSymbols IndexFCC USA TTE Technology, Inc Tocom