RCA M50WH187 manual Connections & Setup, Get the Picture, Getting Cable Channels

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Connections & Setup

Get the Picture

The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local off-air digital and analog channels by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable by using the CableCARD slot (with CABLE INPUT). See below for these locations.

CableCARD Slot

 

 

 

CABLE INPUT

ANTENNA INPUT

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

 

 

SVGA INPUT

WIRED

 

 

 

COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE

COMPONENT/COMPOSITE COMPOSITE

AUDIO VGA/SVGA/XGA

REMOTE

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

Y/VIDEO

L VIDEO

Y/VIDEO

L VIDEO

FIXED/VARIABLE

 

 

 

(IR)

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

R

L

PB

R

L

L

 

DIGITAL

 

CABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 1 INPUT

HDMI 2 INPUT

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

For Factory

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use only

 

PR

S-VIDEO

R

PR

S-VIDEO

R

R

 

 

 

 

Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back panel might be different.

Coaxial cable

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

Getting Cable Channels

Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive cable channels.

What You Need

Coaxial cable

What You Need To Know

When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14.

When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Cable Input. Look for Cable Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information.

Getting Digital Channels

Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive free local off-air digital and analog channels.

What You Need

Indoor or outdoor antenna

What you Need to Know

Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what type of antenna you need, go to rca.com.

When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14.

When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Antenna Input. Look for Antenna Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information.



Chapter 1

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Hdtv User’s Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationResolution Digital Signal and SoundIntroduction Thank You for Choosing RCA Other Key Features of Owning an RCA Hdtv Lamp Replacement User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Example Service Model Number sticker with lamp type listedTable of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System Other InformationThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & Setup Get the PictureGetting Cable Channels Getting Digital ChannelsUsing the CableCARD Slot Setting Up Digital Cable Television ServicePages Choose Your ConnectionJacks Used Cables Needed Go to Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device Connecting the DevicePb Pr Component Video Connection Audio/Video Connection CompositeHdmi Connection Connecting Your TV to an Audio/Video Receiver Advanced Audio Connection InformationSetting Up Your TV Remote Control Buttons Used for the Assisted SetupComplete the Assisted Setup Connecting Your TV to a Receiver with Dolby DigitalComplete the Channel Search Choose Setup OptionsSet the Menu Language What To Expect Next StepsWatching TV Changing ChannelsExplanation of Jacks FIXED/VARIABLE Audio Outputs Front Panel Front of Your TVFront/Side Input Jacks Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Using Direct Entry Programming the Remote to Operate Other DevicesFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Manual Code Search Volume Punchthrough Feature Modes of OperationUsing the Input Button Remote Code ListDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Audio CodesDVD DVD/VCR Combo Codes DVR/DVD CombosDVR Codes DVR/Cable CombosWeb TV ShintomThis page left intentionally blank Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerUsing the TV’s Features Direct Tuning to a ChannelDigital or Analog TV Channels Getting a Program DescriptionLock/Unlock TV Parental ControlsHow V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings USA V-Chip TV RatingsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Movie RatingsFront Button Block Canada V-ChipChip Unrated Program Block Auto Tuning Feature Editing Channels in the Channel ListsFuture Downloadable Ratings Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels Navigating the Menu SystemOn-Screen Help ControlsUsing the TV’s Menu System Picture Menu Picture Preset ModePicture Settings Go Back Picture Preset Mode Picture Settings Advanced Picture Screen AdjustScreen Format Advanced Picture MenuScreen Adjust Menu Screen AdjustSound Preset Mode Audio MenuSound Logic BalanceAudio Lang./Mode Go Back Sound Expansion Audio Lang./ModeChannel Setup Menu Startup Volume Maximum VolumeDigital Audio Out DVI Audio Input Go Back Picture Menu Audio MenuAdvanced Settings Go Back Signal StrengthSignal Source Auto Tuning Special Features Channel SearchSetup Options Menu Closed CaptioningQuick Startup Caption DisplayAnalog Captions Digital CaptionsCaption Style Go Back Caption DisplayAssisted Setup Time MenuMenu Preferences Advanced OptionsFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationBlank screen Unusual sound qualityHumming or buzzing noise No picture, sound okayNoisy stereo reception No picture, no sound but TV is onSound okay, picture poor Black box appears on the screenDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Replacing the Lamp Unit Lamp Replacement InformationService Model Number Sticker location with Lamp Type Hdtv Specifications NTSC/ATSC/64 QAM/256 QAMLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning FCC InformationThis page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank TTE Technology, Inc Tocom 1666047A