Table of Contents
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Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 1
Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................... 4
Choose Your Connection .................................................. 5
Cables Needed to Connect Components
to Your TV.............................................................. 5
TV + HDTV Tuner + VCR + DVD Player............................. 7
TV + Satellite Re VCR ........................................... 9
TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................. 11
TV + A/V Receiver ........................................................... 12
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)................. 12
The Front of Your TV....................................................... 14
Front Input Jacks....................................................... 14
Front Panel Buttons.................................................. 14
Plug in the TV.................................................................. 15
Put batteries in the remote ............................................ 15
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup........................................................... 15
Turn on the TV................................................................. 15
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................. 16
Set the Menu Language .......................................... 16
Complete Auto Channel Search............................... 16
Changing Lists and Labels ........................................ 16
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control.............................. 17
Programming the Remote .............................................. 19
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...... 19
Using Automatic Code Search ................................. 19
Using Direct Entry..................................................... 20
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It ...................................................... 21
Using the INPUT Button.................................................. 21
Remote Control Codes.................................................... 22
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner............................................................... 23
Autotuning...................................................................... 23
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ....... 23
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature.................. 24
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................... 25
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada................. 25
US V-Chip TV Rating Limit........................................ 25
Canada V-Chip Ratings ............................................. 29
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings .......................... 31
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................... 31
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs .................... 32
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................... 32
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System
Sound Menu.................................................................... 33
Picture Menu ................................................................... 34
Channel Guide Menu...................................................... 36
Time Menu....................................................................... 36
Parental Control Menu ................................................... 36
Setup Menu..................................................................... 37
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 39
FCC Information .............................................................. 41
Care and Cleaning........................................................... 41
RCA HDTV Monitor Limited Warranty........................... 42
Accessory Information.................................................... 44
Index ................................................................................ 45
