RCA D40W20, D52W20 manual Introduction, Key Features Overview

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Introduction

Key Features Overview

Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.

L/MONO

DVI-HDTV

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DVI-HDTV Input

Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVI output.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital video interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services. DVI, when combined with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology, creates a protected digital connection. The signal speed of the DVI connection is 1080i for HDTV at a rate of 1.78 Gigabits per second.

PIP example

POP example

Dolby* Virtual

Available only for stereo signals. Creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two speakers using the Dolby Pro Logic decoding. It provides the sensation of being surrounded by additional speakers.

PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture)

Description: PIP lets you watch two channels at one time — one channel on the main screen and the other in a smaller window. POP also lets you watch two channels at one time- one channel on the left side of the screen (the main picture) and the other on the right.

Requirements: Press the PIP button to bring up the PIP window. Press again to bring up POP. Chapter 3 has detailed instructions on how to use the PIP and POP features.

Auto Tuning

Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player, etc.) button on the remote.

Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3 has details).

V-Chip: Parental Controls

Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings.

Requirements:

Set up the Parental Control menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3 has details).

The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.

Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.

* Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories

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Contents Hdtv Monitor User’s Guide Important Information Product RegistrationImportant Safety Instructions Key Features Overview IntroductionTable of Contents Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Coaxial TV + HD Receiver Audio/videoComponent video Coaxial Audio/video TV + Satellite Video Receiver + VCRTV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player ReceiverTV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Go toMake sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TVTV + DVD + VCR TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers Connect to either Fixed or Variable OutputExplanation of Jacks External SpeakersHow to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Complete the Initial SetupFront of Your TV Plug in the TVAuto Convergence for models D40W20 and D52W20 only Set the Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search Changing Lists and LabelsUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteRemote Control Codes How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItUsing Direct Entry VCR CodesCable Box Codes Satellite Receiver CodesAudio Codes Using the TV’s Features Why You Should Use the Autotuning FeatureHow to Set Up the Autotuning Feature Channel BannerDescription and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works TV-14Chip TV Rating V-Chip Rating ScreenViewing Specific Content Themes Blocking Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Chip Unrated Program Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsFront Panel Block PIP and POP ButtonsUsing the TV’s Menu System Sound MenuPicture Menu Channel Guide MenuSetup Menu Time MenuParental Control Menu PIP MenuUsing the TV’s Menu System TV Problems TroubleshootingOther Information Remote Control Doesn’t Work Care and CleaningProblems with V-Chip/Parental Controls Limited Warranty Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA RCR160TALM1North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Thomson multimedia IncTocom 1588507A