RCA HD50LPW167 Can’t select certain channel, Noisy stereo reception, Sound okay, picture poor

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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 or INPUT button on your VCR).

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

•You might need to reset your digital cable card if you have one installed. Go to page 74 for more instructions.

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/antenna option wasn’t chosen in the Channel Search menu. Select Detect antenna or cable setting in the Channel Search menu and run the search again.

•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, Unusable Signal appears.

Sound okay, picture poor

•Check antenna and video connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks and they’re not damaged.

•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 66 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).

Black box appears on the screen

•Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Caption Display control panel in the Preferences menu. Go to page 74 for more instructions.

TV Guide On Screen System Problems

Every time I turn on the TV, the TV Guide On Screen system is on the screen

•The TV Guide On Screen 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. Go to page 51 for instructions.

TV Guide On Screen setup won’t turn off tape for VCR setup and/or channel 02 cable box

•Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors.

•TV Guide On Screen system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

•You may have an incorrect TV Guide On Screen Channel Lineup. The Guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the TV Guide On Screen Setup in the TV Guide Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct entry. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list. If you aren’t sure of your specific channel lineup, you may need to repeat this procedure to select each available channel lineup until you receive the correct program listings.

Program information doesn’t download

•Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select TV Guide System menu and then Setup. Go to page 21 for detailed instructions about the TV Guide Setup menus.

•The TV must be off to download TV Guide On Screen program listings. Leave your TV when it’s not in use. It may take up to 24 hours, to start to receive the initial download for your area. It may take up to one week to receive all eight days of TV program listings.

•If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.

•The TV Guide On Screen interactive program guide provides listings for cable-ready, cable box, and digital cable services as well as over-the-air broadcast. It does not provide listings for satellite services.

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Contents Hdtv User’s Guide Product Registration Product Information Important InformationThank you for choosing RCA Scenium IntroductionPart 1 DLP technology-brilliance in color and design Resolution it’s math...that works for you Part 2 Why RCA Scenium Hdtv is betterAspect Ratio Digital Signal and Sound Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HdtvIntegrated Hdtv Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM TruScan Digital RealityGo Back Picture Settings User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TVAudio/Video Output Jacks Table of Contents Other Information Using the TV’s Menu SystemChapter Overview Chapter Connections & SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupUsing the Cable Input Choose Your SignalUsing the Antenna Input What You NeedSetting Up Digital Cable Television Service Using the CableCARD SlotJacks Used Cables Needed Go to Choose Your ConnectionViewing the Picture from Connected Device Pb Pr ConnectionConnect your audio cables Connecting the DeviceViewing the Picture from the Connected Device Audio/Video Input and Output ConnectionConnect your composite audio/video cables to the TV’s output HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI ConnectionConnections & Setup Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby Digital Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video ReceiverAdvanced Audio Connection Information How to Find the Remote Sensor Why You Should Connect the G-LINK CablePlacing the G-LINK Wands Plug in the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVTV Guide On Screen System Setup Complete the Assisted SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Channel 03 is the most common Configuring for Antenna Tips Watching TV What To ExpectChanging Channels Next StepsLink Composite Input Explanation of JacksVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs AUDIO/VIDEO Outputs Front Input Jacks Front of Your TVFront panel continues on the next Front Panel Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Using Automatic Code SearchFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteUsing Direct Entry 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 CodesTV Codes HD Receiver CodeDVD codes DVD/VCR Combo CodesChapter Using the TV’s Features About the Channel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesDigital or Analog TV Channels Direct Tuning to a ChannelTV Guide On Screen System Services Using the TV Guide On Screen SystemAbout the TV Guide On Screen System Listings Panel Menu ListingsSet Recording Icons Set RecordingSet Reminder Icons Set ReminderSearch Last Used SetupSet Manual Recording ScheduleSet Manual Reminder Promotions and AdvertisingLock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsUSA V-Chip TV Ratings How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaEditing Channels in the Channel Lists USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsTV-14 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System Canada V-Chip18+ 14+16+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+13+ Canada V-ChipFront Button Block Auto Tuning FeatureEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels Using the TV’s Menu SystemNavigating the Menu System On-Screen HelpChoice Lists SlidersNumeric Entries On-screen Menu ItemsTV Guide Menu Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Go Back TV Guide MenuAuto Color Picture PresetsColor Warmth Noise ReductionContrast Expand Advanced Settings Advanced SettingsEdge Enhancement Contrast ExpandAudio Menu Equalizer PresetsAudio Processor Sound Logic Audio ModeSAP Second Audio Program BalanceDigital Audio Out DVI Audio Input Audio ConnectionsGo Back Fixed/Variable Out Digital Audio OutConnections Menu Signal StrengthChannel Search Auto Tuning Signal SourceSpecial Features Closed Captioning Preferences MenuCaption Display Digital Captions Analog CaptionsCaption Priority Caption DisplayCaption Style Screen FormatGo Back Closed Captioning Color Scheme Time MenuTranslucency Menu LanguageLamp Power Power IndicatorChapter Other Information References Frequently Asked Questions FAQsTroubleshooting Blank screen Video and audio are out of syncUnusual sound quality Humming or buzzing noiseNoisy stereo reception Can’t select certain channelNo picture, no sound but TV is on Sound okay, picture poorScheduled Reminder or Recording doesn’t occur Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVDoesn’t tune to correct antenna input Rating limits don’t 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HD50LPW167 specifications

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