Using the TV’s Menu System

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1 Closed Captioning

2 Screen Format

3 Time Menu

4 Color Scheme

5Translucency

6 Menu Language

7 Power Indicator

8 Lamp Power

Main Menu

Preferences

Normal

Use this screen or the FORMAT

button on the remote to change

 

how the picture is displayed.

 

To the left are examples of the

 

effect of different Screen

Cinerama

Format modes on a 4:3 signal.

Each input can have a different setting for Screen Format and

StretchAutomatic Format Switching (AFS). Enabling AFS shows

the picture in a suitable format, otherwise, the default Screen Format that you selected is used.

Zoom

Use Automatic Format Switching

Screen format determines the format and size of the picture on the display screen. Press OK to continue.

Screen Format

The Screen Format feature allows you to change how the image of a 4:3 picture is displayed on your 16:9 screen. The options are Normal, Cinerama, Zoom or Stretch. If your TV receives an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image can be displayed in one of four ways:

Normal The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered with bars on the right and left sides of the screen.

Cinerama The image of a 4:3 video signal is centered, expanding in the horizontal direction to fill the display with little distortion.

Stretch The image of a 4:3 video signal is stretched horizontally by approximately 33% while the vertical size stays the same.

Zoom The image of a 4:3 video signal increases by approximately 33% and the vertical size increases by approximately 33%. Edges of the image might be cropped.

Note: When recording from the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, use Normal or Stretch to record the video closest to its original format.

Turn on Automatic Format Switching so that as you change channels, the TV will change formats for you.

Notes: There is no ability provided to change the screen format for a 16:9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV’s screen.

The format of some video cannot be changed even though it appears to be a 4:3 aspect-ratio picture.

The FORMAT button on the remote lets you change the format with a one-button press rather than navigating to the Screen Format menu.

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1 Sleep Timer

2 Record/Wake Timer

3 Time of Day

Main Menu Time

The current time is 3:58 PM.

Daily Timer On

Daily Timer Off

Turn TV On at:

Turn TV Off at:

Duration

12:00 pm

1:15 pm

1 hour, 15 mintues

When the timer is on, it will turn the TV on and tune to:

Antenna Input

Channel 46 Sub-Channel 1

Tip: Use the timer to schedule a daily recording of a digital channel via DTVLink, or use it as a wake-up timer. Recording and Wake-up timers always function together.

Use this timer to record a digital-TV program via DTVLink or use as wake-up timer. Press OK to continue.

Time Menu

The Time menu lets you set up time-related features and a DTVLink timed recording. Time menu consists of Sleep Timer, Record/Wake Timer, and Time of Day.

Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specific time.

Record/Wake Timer Used to turn the TV on and off at a specific time every day of the week and tune to a specific channel or video input. In addition, it sets the TV to make a DTVLink recording if a DTVLink component is connected, set up, and the channel selected is digital. See page 51 for more information on a DTVLink Recording.

Time of Day Enables you to enter the correct time manually. If you don’t enter the time, it is acquired from the last tuned digital channel. Make sure you check that the time acquired is correct.

Note: If you enter the time manually, you must remember to set your TV’s time when the time changes to Daylight Saving Time. Sleep Timer and Record/Wake Timer will not function as you expect if you forget to change the TV’s time.

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RCA DVR2160, DVR2080 manual Screen Format, Time Menu

DVR2080, DVR2160 specifications

The RCA DVR2160 and DVR2080 are advanced digital video recorders that have solidified their place in the home entertainment sector. Both models offer a compelling array of features and technologies designed to enhance user experience while delivering high-quality video recording and playback.

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One of the standout technologies in the DVR2160 is its digital video upscaling capability. This feature enhances standard definition content to near high-definition quality, providing an improved viewing experience for older content. Additionally, the unit supports various formats, including MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, which is essential for compatibility with different broadcasting standards.

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One of the key characteristics of the DVR2080 is its user-friendly scheduling feature, which enables users to set recordings in advance with ease. This model also includes an electronic program guide that allows viewers to browse through available programming and set recordings with just a few clicks.

Both DVR models come equipped with HDMI outputs, ensuring high-quality video transmission to compatible TVs. They also support USB connections, allowing users to expand their storage or connect to additional devices easily.

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