RCA HD52W56 manual Signal Strength, Channel Search, Software Upgrade

Using the TV’s Menu System

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1SignalAntennaStrengthInfo

2 Channel Search

3 Software Upgrade

4 Signal Source

5 Video Input Setup

6 Auto Tuning

7 Special Features

8 Ethernet Setup

Main Menu	Connections
Channel 1	Antenna Input	Strength: N/A
	Analog
Channel 2	Antenna Input	Strength: 95
	Digital
Channel 3	Antenna Input	Strength: N/A
	Analog
Channel 4	Antenna Input	Strength: N/A
	Analog
Channel 5	Antenna Input	Strength: 94
	Digital

Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna(s).

Signal Strength

This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel number, the station name (only when tuned, e.g. NBC), whether the channel is digital or analog, which tuner is picking up the channel, and current signal strength of digital channels.

When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list, the TV attempts to tune to that channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a digital channel will be shown as “- -” until the signal is strong enough for use, then numbers will appear. Analog channels will always have the display, “N/A”, since analog signal strength is not measured.

Only primary channels appear in the list. Digital subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not appear.

Note: If you have both Antenna and Cable channels, press the ANT•CAB button to view your Cable channels, or vice-versa.

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1 Signal Search

2 Channel Search

3 Software Upgrade

4 Signal Source

5 Video Input Setup

6 Auto Tuning

Main Menu Connections
Input to search:	Channel Search finds channels
✓ Cable Input	for you. Check fewer boxes to
✓ Antenna Input	make the search faster (but
	less complete) and vice versa.
Channels to search:	The first time that you do a
✓ Digital channels
	Channel Search, put a check in
✓ Analog channels
	all the boxes to do a thorough
Other search options:	search for channels.

✓Detect antenna or cable setting

✓Include previously found channels in search

Channel Search

Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the Antenna and Cable inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations

7 Special Features

8 Ethernet Setup

Start

To add a channel that Channel Search didn't find, clear all menus and directly tune to the channel with the number keys.

or channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.

Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search features that are checked above.

Tip

You can still add a channel that was not found by Channel Search. Clear any on-screen menus, and tune to it by using the number buttons on the remote. If the channel can be tuned, it will be added to the channel list for that tuner.

To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight Cable Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box. Select Start to begin the setup.

Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being searched.

If cable box or CableCARD is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT, Channel Search won’t work for it.

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1 Signal Strength

2 Channel Search

3 Software Upgrade

4 Signal Source

5 Video Input Setup

6 Auto Tuning

7 Special Features

8 Ethernet Setup

Main Menu Connections

Current TV Software Version and Date: A2.0B/B2.0A

If you have a connection to the TV's Ethernet jack, your TV may periodically alert you to the availability of a TV software upgrade which can be downloaded through the Ethernet jack.

From time to time, your cable company may use the Cable Input to automatically upgrade the digital-cable software in the TV. If the TV is on, you'll be notified when it occurs.

Status: TV-software upgrade XXXXX is available by selecting the "Upgrade Now" button below.

Upgrade Now

You can view your current TV-software version and check if a new software version is available.

Software Upgrade

The Software Upgrade screen contains current software information and indicates if a new upgrade is available. The software upgrades can be accomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to the Internet with ISP subscription. Select the Upgrade Now button, if available, to upgrade your software.

Note: If using a dialup service via a router connected at a dialup speed of 56K, the Software Upgrade could take several hours or more. If TV is unplugged while doing a Software Upgrade during this time, it could cause the TV to not operate properly.

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