RCA D44W20, D34W20 manual Connections & Setup, Things to Consider Before You Connect

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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 Monitor User’s Guide Important Information Product Registration Important Safety Instructions Key Features Overview IntroductionTable of Contents Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectComponent video Choose Your ConnectionCoaxial TV + HD Receiver Audio/video Coaxial Audio/video TV + Satellite Video Receiver + VCRTV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player ReceiverMake sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR TV + Satellite Receiver + VCRGo to 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 SpeakersFront of Your TV How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupComplete the Initial Setup Plug in the TVComplete Auto Channel Search Auto Convergence for models D40W20 and D52W20 onlySet the Menu Language Changing Lists and LabelsUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Using the Input ButtonUsing Automatic Code Search Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Direct Entry Remote Control CodesHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It VCR CodesSatellite Receiver Codes Cable Box CodesAudio Codes How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature Using the TV’s FeaturesWhy You Should Use the Autotuning Feature Channel BannerHow V-Chip Works Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsParental Controls and V-Chip TV-14Chip TV Rating V-Chip Rating ScreenBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Front Panel Block Chip Unrated Program BlockLock/Unlock Parental Controls PIP and POP ButtonsUsing the TV’s Menu System Sound MenuPicture Menu Channel Guide MenuParental Control Menu Setup MenuTime Menu PIP MenuUsing the TV’s Menu System Troubleshooting TV ProblemsOther Information Care and Cleaning Remote Control Doesn’t WorkProblems with V-Chip/Parental Controls Limited Warranty Video Accessories PO Box Ronks, PA RCR160TALM1Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Tocom 1588507A