RCA HD61LPW52 Can’t select certain channel, Noisy stereo reception, Sound okay, picture poor

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References

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

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 50 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 59 for more instructions.

The Remote Control Doesn’t Work

Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.

Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.

Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so the remote controls the TV.

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If batteries are weak, you will not be able to activate backlighting on the remote; instead, backlight will blink once when activated. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

When using the Learning feature, do the learning process in low light areas to prevent natural light and fluorescent light interfering with the infrared signals.

For Volume Punchthrough, remember to program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to operate your audio receiver or amplifier. Go to page 26 for instructions. If you can’t program this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume Punchthrough won’t work.

Remote Setup might be set to the wrong option. Press MENU/OK on the front panel. Select Connections, then Special Features, then Remote Setup. Choose TV (default).

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don’t work

You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 5 on your remote), select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote).

I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

If you forget your password, put the remote in TV mode. Simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and VOL down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock TV.

The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.

Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set V-Chip Unrated to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.

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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 Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Hdtv Digital Signal and SoundUser-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV 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 How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player 2A 2B3A1 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 How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers How to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + SpeakersGo to following page for connection diagram Audio ConnectionsAmplifier Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteNext Steps Set the Menu LanguageComplete Channel Search Changing ChannelsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTips Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote 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 CommandsUsing the Input Button Remote Code ListAudio Codes Cable Box CodesTV Codes DVD codesDVD/VCR Combo 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 Viewing Specific Content Themes Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsCanada V-Chip Age-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System 18+14+ C8+Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+ 16+13+ 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 Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control PanelsNavigating the Menu System On-Screen HelpSliders Choice ListsNumeric Entries On-screen Menu ItemsPicture Settings Picture PresetsPicture Quality Menu Picture QualityAuto Color Color WarmthNoise Reduction Green StretchAdvanced Settings Advanced Settings Main Menu Picture QualityContrast Expand Noise Reduction Green Stretch Edge EnhancementAudio Processor Equalizer PresetsAudio Menu Audio Mode Sound LogicSAP Second Audio Program BalanceCenter Speaker Main Menu Audio Audio Connections Go Back Fixed/Variable OutGo Back Fixed/Variable Out Digital Audio Out Channel Search Signal StrengthConnections Menu Software Upgrade Signal SourceVideo Input Setup Auto TuningOn Go to Cable Input Special FeaturesInitial Volume Maximum Volume CableCARD Tools Ethernet Setup Preferences MenuClosed Captioning Caption DisplayCaption Priority Analog CaptionsDigital Captions Screen Format Caption StyleStandard Closed CaptioningLamp Power Time MenuColor Scheme TranslucencyReference Troubleshooting ReferencesBlank screen Unusual sound qualityHumming or buzzing noise No picture, sound okayDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Can’t select certain channelNoisy stereo reception 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