RCA D40W15B manual Using the TV’s Features, Channel Banner, Autotuning

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Using the TV’s Features

Channel Banner

There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).

Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

4/3 format	Current screen format.
Mono	Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in
(or Stereo)	mono. Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting
	in stereo.
SAP	The current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio
	Program) information.
	Parental Controls are locked.

CCClosed Captioning is available on the current channel.

03:45 pm	Current time.
15 NBC	Current channel and label assigned to the channel.
Commercial	Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip (SKIP)
skip 0:30	timer.
	Sound is muted.

Autotuning

The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel/input for different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input, for example, when you want to watch a DVD on your DVD player.

��	��	Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature
��	��	With the autotuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel/input
		you need to watch by pressing that component’s button.

Your remote's component buttons

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Contents Hdtv Monitor User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product Registration Product InformationImportant Safety Instructions Key Features Overview IntroductionTable of Contents Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectComponents Choose Your ConnectionCables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleHdtv DVD VCR TV + Hdtv Tuner + VCR + DVD Player Go toSatellite TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR2B 2A TV + DVD + VCR TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Front of Your TV Front Input JacksPut batteries in the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV Front Panel ButtonsSet the Menu Language Complete the Initial SetupTurn on the TV Complete Auto Channel SearchChanging Lists and Labels Auto ConvergenceUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTip Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Programming the RemoteUsing Direct Entry How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using the Input ButtonRemote Control Codes VCR CodesWhy You Should Use the Autotuning Feature Using the TV’s FeaturesAutotuning Channel BannerHow to Set Up the Autotuning Feature US V-Chip TV Rating Limit Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings V-Chip Rating ScreenViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Age-Based Ratings Canada V-Chip Ratings Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Canadian French V-Chip Rating SystemLock/Unlock Parental Controls Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Front Panel BlockPIP and POP Buttons Using the TV’s Menu System Sound MenuAdvanced picture settings Picture MenuUsing the TV’s Menu System Parental Control Menu Channel Guide MenuTime Menu Setup Menu PIP MenuShort-term vs. Long-term Power Outages Troubleshooting Other InformationRemote Control Doesn’t Work Care and Cleaning FCC InformationRCA Hdtv Monitor Limited Warranty If you purchased your unit outside the United States Limitation of WarrantyHow State Law relates to warranty Accessory Information HOW to OrderIndex DVDThomson Inc