RCA HDTV/DVD Monitor manual Connections & Setup, Things to Consider Before You Connect

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.

Protect Components from Overheating

Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.

Don’t stack components.

When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV.

If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Audio/Video cables

Coaxial cable

S-Video cable

Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr)

 

 

 

cables

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Contents HDTV/DVD Monitor User’s Guide Risk of Electric Shock do Not Open Important InformationImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Key Features OverviewTable of Contents Information Displays Using the TV’s Menu SystemOther Information Things to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection Connections & SetupReceiver TV/DVD + HD Receiver + VCRGo to Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCRConnect your Satellite Receiver to your TV/DVD TV/DVD + VCR Connect to either Fixed or Variable Output TV/DVD+ A/V Receiver or SpeakersExternal Speakers Explanation of JacksTurn on the TV/DVD Complete the Initial SetupFront of Your TV/DVD Put batteries in the remoteAuto Convergence Set the Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search Changing Lists and LabelsButtons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlChapter Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsVCR Codes Remote Control CodesHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryCable Box Codes Satellite Receiver CodesAudio Codes Playing DVDs Selecting a Chapter Playing DVDsTime Display Selecting a TitleAB Repeat Using the Repeat FeatureHow to Cancel Repeat Changing the Audio LanguageStoring a Bookmark Using BookmarksUsing a Bookmark Changing the Camera AngleChannel Banner Using the TV’s FeaturesWhy You Should Use the Autotuning Feature How to Set Up the Autotuning FeatureChip TV Rating Using the TV’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksBlocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesV-Chip Rating Screen Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsLock/Unlock Parental Controls Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Chip Unrated Program BlockPIP and POP Buttons Play/Resume Play Option Using the DVD MenuPlay Mode Menu DVD’s Menu SystemLock Menu Using the DVD MenuUnlocking Your DVD Changing Your PasswordSetting the Ratings Limits Locking Your DVDTV Image Display MenuUnrated Titles System TestDigital Output Sound MenuLanguages Menu Steps on nextLanguage Code GlossaryPicture Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemParental Control Menu Using the TV’s Menu SystemChannel Guide Menu Time MenuChannel setup Setup MenuInformation Displays Using the Info DisplaySelecting a Specific Index Available only on Video CDs Selecting a Play Mode Available only on Audio CDs and MP3sUsing the Program Play Feature Information DisplaysEditing a Playlist How to Cancel RepeatAB Repeat Available only on Audio CDs Using Bookmarks Available only on Audio CDs Using IntroScan Available only on Audio CDs and MP3sDub Assist Available only on Audio CDs Other Information TroubleshootingOther Information TV ProblemsBlank screen Volume buttons not adjusting volume louderLow battery warning appears on screen TV turns on unexpectedlyHandling Cautions Care and CleaningRemote Control Doesn’t Work Problems with V-Chip/Parental ControlsLimited Warranty RCR160TALM1 Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PANorth Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson multimedia IncTocom