RCA HD50LPW62B manual Other Information, Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

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Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video?

Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to view local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 9 for more information.

How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?

There are three different ways to tell if your channel is digital or not. Press the INFO button to display the channel banner. Look at the left corner for a channel number. Channels with a primary channel and a subchannel is a digital channel, but not all digital channels have subchannels. Look at the right corner for the format (4:3 for analog and sometimes digital; 16:9 for digital) and resolution the TV is receiving. Go to page 20 for more information.

Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them there’s nothing there?

Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as video-on-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays Unusable Signal. You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list. Remove these in the Channel List menu. Go to page 39 for more information.

Why does the first channel search take a long time?

If you’ve checked each box in the channel search menu, the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list. If you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for each subchannel of that digital channel.

How do I control other devices I’ve connected to the TV?

Because your TV came with a universal remote, you can program your remote to the button corresponding with the device you have connected to your TV. Go to page 28 for information on programming your remote.

Why do I have sound, but no picture when I turn on my TV?

There is a lamp inside the TV which needs approximately one minute to reach full brightness. You’ll hear audio during this time and the picture increasingly gets brighter as the lamp warms up.

Why are there black bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?

Analog channels are sent in a 4:3 format, which cannot fill a 16:9 screen like your TV. Most digital channels are sent in a 16:9 format which do fill your screen, but sometimes are sent in 4:3. It depends on how the station is formatting the video. Press the FORMAT button to see the different formats available that may eliminate the black bars. Go to page 61 for more information on screen format.

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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