RCA HD61LPW52 Using the TV’s Menu System, Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels, Controls

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Using the TV’s Menu System

Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels

This section highlights your TV’s on-screen menu system. The menu system has several types of screens. An overview follows.

Note: The Parental Controls menu items is discussed in the Features chapter, while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.

0 Go Back

1 Picture Quality

2Audio

3 Parental Controls

4Connections

5Preferences

6 Assisted Setup

Main Menu

The Picture Quality menu has screens for optimizing the picture for each of the TV's inputs:

•Picture Settings: Adjust the levels that affect the picture.

•Picture Presets: Choose preset levels of Picture Settings.

•Auto Color: Correct the color from channel to channel.

•Color Warmth: Adjust the color to Cool, Warm, or Normal.

•Noise Reduction: Reduce picture "static" or interference.

•Green Stretch: Intensify and enhance shades of green.

•Edge Enhancement: Make the picture's edges sharper.

•Contrast Expand: Intensify and enhance shades of black.

•Advanced Settings: Fine-tune the picture and its position.

Press OK or to access the Picture Quality menu.

Navigating the Menu System

The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu:

1.Press the MENU button (the Main Menu appears).

2.Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, down) to move through the menu and highlight different options.

3.Press the OK button to select a highlighted item.

Tips

A shortcut method to access a menu item is to press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu. For example, in the Main Menu, press 2 to go straight to the Audio menu.

Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, look at the menu path at the top (for example, Main Menu, Picture Quality) or if you’re just tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.

Note: Press the number button on the remote that matches the number next to the on-screen menu to select the option.

To exit the Main Menu:

Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing.

Press MENU.

Press 0 (Go Back) or GO BACK on the remote.

Menu path

On-Screen Help

0 Go Back

1 Signal Strength

2 Channel Search

3 Software Upgrade

4 Signal Source

5 Video Input Setup

6 Auto Tuning

7 Special Features

8 Ethernet Setup

Main Menu Connections

Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control.

VCR

AUDIO (Audio Receiver/Amp)

Front Input

Front Input

VCR2 (AUX default)

RCA SAT2

Front Input

Front Input

DVD

 

Front Input

 

SAT-CABLE (Satellite or Cable Box)

Front Input

Press OK to select the channel or input that is tuned when the VCR key is pressed on the remote.

Information appears on most screens to assist you in understanding your menu selection. To the right of the highlighted menu item is a display area that might provide text for the item selected along with any submenu items. In addition, a menu path appears at the top of the screen to let you know where you are in the menu system. At the bottom of the screen are two lines of help text that explain the currently highlighted item.

Controls

Highlighted menu

Help text

selection

 

Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are four types of controls:

Sliders

Choice lists (check boxes, radio buttons)

Alpha/numeric entries

Menu (action, choice fields)

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Contents High-Definition Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product Registration Product InformationPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology IntroductionThank you for choosing RCA Aspect Ratio Part 2 Why RCA DLP is betterResolution it’s math...that works for you 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 System Audio/Video Output JacksTable of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System ReferenceChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Components Cables Needed Connection Title Go toExplanation of Jacks and Cables InputVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs Green PR red Cable Input Antenna Input Front Panel Front of Your TVFront Input Jacks 3A1 How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player2A 2B Go toHow to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 2A1How to Connect TV + Component with DVI or Hdmi Viewing the ComponentYou should know How to Connect TV + CableCARDSetting Up Digital Cable Television Service Go to following page for connection diagram How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + SpeakersHow to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers Audio ConnectionsAmplifier Plug in the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted SetupComplete the Assisted Setup Put Batteries in the RemoteComplete Channel Search Next StepsSet the Menu Language Changing ChannelsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTips Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryLearning Feature Adding a Learned FunctionClearing a Learned Function Deleting ALL Learned FunctionsVolume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough CommandsAudio Codes Using the Input ButtonRemote Code List Cable Box CodesDVD/VCR Combo Codes TV CodesDVD codes PVR CodesUsing the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDirect Tuning to a Channel Digital or Analog TV ChannelsViewable Parental ControlsLock/Unlock TV Editing Channels in the Channel Lists How V-Chip Works for the USA and CanadaUSA V-Chip TV Ratings USA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen TV-14Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Movie Ratings14+ Canada V-ChipAge-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 18+ C8+13+ Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+16+ Canada V-ChipAuto Tuning Feature Front Button BlockPIP Picture-in-Picture Operation PIP ButtonsUsing the PIP Feature PIP Problems?Emergency 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 Quality Menu Picture SettingsPicture Presets Picture QualityNoise Reduction Auto ColorColor Warmth Green StretchContrast Expand Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings Main Menu Picture Quality Noise Reduction Green Stretch Edge EnhancementAudio Processor Equalizer PresetsAudio Menu SAP Second Audio Program Audio ModeSound Logic BalanceCenter Speaker Main Menu Audio Audio Connections Go Back Fixed/Variable OutGo Back Fixed/Variable Out Digital Audio Out Channel Search Signal StrengthConnections Menu Video Input Setup Software UpgradeSignal Source Auto TuningOn Go to Cable Input Special FeaturesInitial Volume Maximum Volume CableCARD Tools Closed Captioning Ethernet SetupPreferences Menu Caption DisplayCaption Priority Analog CaptionsDigital Captions Standard Screen FormatCaption Style Closed CaptioningColor Scheme Lamp PowerTime Menu TranslucencyReference Troubleshooting ReferencesHumming or buzzing noise Blank screenUnusual sound quality No picture, sound okayNoisy stereo reception Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVCan’t select certain channel No picture, no sound but TV is onLamp Replacement Instructions Replacing the Lamp UnitStep Steps 7References Hdtv Specifications Convenience Accessory Information How to OrderLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning Symbols IndexQAM USA TTE Technology, Inc Tocom