User manual RCA HD50LPW175

HDTV User's Guide Find Inside: · The DLP Experience ... page 1 · Connections ................. page 9 · Remote .......................... page 34 · Features ........................ page 44 · Menus ............................ page 64 · FAQs ............................... page 80 · Troubleshooting ......... page 81 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). With the exception of the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury. Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat, surface. Don't place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces. Also, make sure the stand, cabinet, or base you use 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 packed separately. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No ._______________________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________ In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. The TV Guide On Screen system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its related affiliates. The TV Guide On Screen system is protected by one or more issued United States patents 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. OR GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN SYSTEM. VCR required for recording. Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas Instruments Digital Light ProcessingTM technology­a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology­DLPTM and HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it is the most user-friendly of its kind­with comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV's features. This introduction has three parts that describe why an RCA HDTV featuring DLPTM technology is an excellent choice: Part 1: DLPTM technology­brilliance in color and design Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLPTM HDTV is better Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV Part 1: DLPTM technology­brilliance in color and design RCA Scenium brings you pictures with DLPTM system­a brilliantly choreographed, engineering marvel that combines microscopic mirrors, light, and color to bring you the best and brightest pictures possible. Common Field Lens Projection Optics How DLPTM Technology Works In general, DLPTM technology combines microscopic mirrors, a specially designed semiconductor, and a color wheel to adjust light to display the most brilliant, accurate images! Your DLPTM HDTV doesn't use Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), which means you don't have to worry about screen burn (fixed video images burning onto the screen permanently) or convergence (realigning the CRTs). The diagram on the left illustrates the complex system. DMD Screen Color Wheel Illumination Relay Optics Integrating Light Pipe Thin and Light Lamp The efficiency of DLPTM technology enabled our design team to create a high-performance HDTV that is about 16 inches thin and weighs less than 100 pounds. Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service HDLP50XXXXXX 000000000 X SERIAL SERIE LAMP Lamp Replacement DLPTM technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you'll need to replace this lamp, which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come packed with the new lamp. To order the correct lamp, you'll need to know your TV's model number, serial number, and lamp type­this information is listed on the Service Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown on the left). Face the back of the TV. The sticker is located on the right side of the TV. The lamp type can also be found in the TV's Lamp Power menu. Go to page 78 for more information. For future reference, write down the information in the space provided at the left. EXAMPLE: Service Model Number sticker with lamp type listed. Model No.____________________________________ Lamp Type___________________________________ Date_________________________________________ Digital Light Processing, DLP, the DLP logo, and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other products and names may or may not be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 1 Introduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium HDTV is better DLPTM technology is just part of the story. You have chosen to embark on the next generation of TV viewing­HDTV. There are many technological advancements that make HDTV better than analog TV, but there are basically three things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2) aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound. Resolution (it's math...that works for you) The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the resolution this technology provides. The resolution is measured by calculating the number of active lines of pixels. A pixel (which stands for picture element) is a small dot. The picture you see on your TV is composed of these dots. A regular, analog television only has a resolution of about 200,000 pixels (480 vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels = 211,200 pixels). The HDTV format is capable of more than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600). More pixels equal more detail. In summary, HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times the resolution of the picture on a regular, analog TV! Feature Total Scan Lines Effective Scan Lines Aspect Ratio Max Resolution Sound Analog (NTSC) 525 480 4:3 720 x 480 2-ch Stereo HD Digital (ATSC) 1125 1080 16:9 (Widescreen) 1920 x 1080 5.1 ch Surround Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a screen that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall). When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in 1941 by the NTSC (the National Television Standards Committee), it made sense to adopt the 4:3 aspect ratio the film industry was using at that time. 16:9 Aspect Ratio As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie industry had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie theatres. That's when they created the 16:9 aspect ratio (also called widescreen format). When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the 16:9 aspect ratio was chosen as the format for HDTV. This widescreen format makes sense because it's much closer to the way we see. Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our peripheral vision. Not only is it closer to the way we see, but the pictures are crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close-up and panoramic views. 4:3 Aspect Ratio 2 Introduction Digital Signal and Sound The analog television broadcast system that has been used in the United States for the past 50 years transmits signals as electronic waves. These waves can suffer degradation as the signal travels to your home. Additionally, the analog waves are susceptible to interference from planes passing overhead, weather, and household appliances. Digital signals, in contrast to analog signals, can be reproduced precisely because the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of 1s and 0s. Such precision yields a signal that is capable of displaying studio-quality picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sound. Part 3: Other Key Features of owning an RCA Scenium HDTV There are other HDTV's on the market­even some that use DLPTM technology. But your RCA Scenium HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A summary of your TV's most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and additional features. Integrated HDTV Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAM RCA Scenium was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs, which means there is no need for another box to receive digital programming. Now, we've gone one better­your HDTV's tuner is digital cable ready, which means there is no need for a cable box to view unscrambled digital cable programming. The CableCARDTM slot on your HDTV allows you to use a digital cable card to access digital cable. The tuner is able to decode all 35 formats of digital television broadcasts, and it can interpret unscrambled digital cable signals because it includes QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation). Note: A digital cable card may be necessary to view scrambled (encrypted) channels. Contact your cable provider for more information. Go to page 10 for more information. TruScan Digital Reality The intelligent signal processing of TruScan Digital Reality recognizes incoming video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It also recognizes when original film sources have been modified and can automatically convert the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail­a process commonly referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown. CableCARDTM is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. 3 Introduction Main Menu4Picture Quality User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Contrast Color Tint Black Level Sharpness Auto Color Color Warmth Noise Reduction Green Stretch Edge Enhancement Contrast Expand 65% 70% 55% 60% 55% On Cool Frame Comb High Low High 0 Go Back 1 Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Green Stretch 7 Edge Enhancement 8 Contrast Expand 9 Advanced Settings Vibrant Day Natural Cinematic (Night) Videogame Professional Personal · You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the automatic picture quality settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), Videogame, Professional. You can adjust each input jack to a different setting and the TV will automatically adjust the picture when you change inputs. Help Text: The elaborate, on-screen help text describes your TV's features and explains how to use them. A change in this screen is applied to Input 3. Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3 to return to the menu. · Help text · TV Guide On ScreenTM System: The on-screen programming Guide helps you navigate through channels so you can quickly see what's on and tune directly to a specific show from the Guide! You can use the Search feature to search listings. You can even set up reminders to watch a show at a certain time and record an upcoming show. Audio/Video Output Jacks Because the VCRs in most households are analog and can't receive or record digital TV signals, recording digital TV broadcasts wasn't possible without purchasing additional equipment. That's why RCA Scenium added AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to this HDTV. These jacks enable you to record both analog and digital programs. We understand how you watch TV and what's necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless. TV Guide On Screen System is a registered trademark of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. 4 Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1: Connection & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................................8 Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................................8 Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................................8 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................................8 Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................................8 CableCARD Service Details .......................................................................................................8 Choose Your Signal ...........................................................................................................................9 Using the Cable Input ................................................................................................................9 Using the Antenna Input ...........................................................................................................9 Using the CableCARD slot .......................................................................................................10 Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................11 Y Pb Pr Connection ..................................................................................................................12 Audio/Video Input and Output Connection ...........................................................................14 HDMI/DVI Connection..............................................................................................................16 Advanced Audio Connection Information .............................................................................18 Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable .................................................................................19 How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................................19 Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................................19 Plug in the TV ..................................................................................................................................20 Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................................20 Turn on the TV.................................................................................................................................20 Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup ...........................................................20 Complete the Assisted Setup .........................................................................................................21 Set the Menu Language .........................................................................................................21 Complete Channel Search .......................................................................................................21 The TV Guide On Screen System Setup...................................................................................21 What To Expect ...............................................................................................................................26 Watching TV .............................................................................................................................26 Next Steps .......................................................................................................................................27 Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................................28 The Front of Your TV.......................................................................................................................31 Front Input Jacks ......................................................................................................................31 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................32 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control..............................................................................................34 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices ..................................................................36 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................................36 Programming the Remote .......................................................................................................36 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .................................................................37 The Learning Feature ......................................................................................................................38 Adding a Learned Function .....................................................................................................38 Clearing a Learned Function ...................................................................................................39 Deleting ALL Learned Functions .............................................................................................39 Volume Punchthrough Feature ......................................................................................................40 Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ..................................................................40 Using the INPUT Button..................................................................................................................41 Remote Code List ............................................................................................................................41 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the Channel Banner.............................................................................................................44 Digital or Analog TV Channels .......................................................................................................45 Direct Tuning to a Channel .....................................................................................................45 About the TV Guide On Screen System ........................................................................................46 The TV Guide On Screen System Services ...............................................................................46 5 Table of Contents Listings ......................................................................................................................................47 Listings Panel Menu .................................................................................................................47 Search .......................................................................................................................................50 Setup .........................................................................................................................................51 Schedule ...................................................................................................................................52 Promotions and Advertising....................................................................................................53 Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................54 Lock/Unlock TV .........................................................................................................................54 Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List) ................................54 How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ................................................................................55 USA V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................................................................................55 Canada V-Chip ..........................................................................................................................59 Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................................................................................61 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels .................................................................................64 Navigating the Menu System ..................................................................................................64 On-Screen Help ........................................................................................................................64 Controls ....................................................................................................................................64 TV Guide Menu ...............................................................................................................................66 Picture Quality Menu ......................................................................................................................66 Picture Settings ........................................................................................................................66 Picture Presets ..........................................................................................................................67 Auto Color .............................................................................................................................67 Color Warmth ........................................................................................................................67 Noise Reduction .......................................................................................................................67 Green Stretch ...........................................................................................................................67 Edge Enhancement ..................................................................................................................68 Contrast Expand .......................................................................................................................68 Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................................68 Audio Menu.....................................................................................................................................69 Equalizer Presets ......................................................................................................................69 Audio Processor........................................................................................................................69 Sound Logic ..............................................................................................................................70 Audio Mode .............................................................................................................................70 SAP (Second Audio Program) ..................................................................................................70 Balance .....................................................................................................................................70 Audio Connections...................................................................................................................71 Connections Menu ..........................................................................................................................72 Signal Strength.........................................................................................................................72 Channel Search.........................................................................................................................72 Signal Source ............................................................................................................................73 Auto Tuning .............................................................................................................................73 Special Features........................................................................................................................73 Preferences Menu ...........................................................................................................................74 Closed Captioning ....................................................................................................................74 Screen Format .........................................................................................................................76 Time Menu ...............................................................................................................................77 Color Scheme............................................................................................................................77 Translucency .............................................................................................................................77 Menu Language .......................................................................................................................77 Power Indicator ........................................................................................................................78 Lamp Power..............................................................................................................................78 Chapter 5: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..............................................................................................80 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................81 Lamp Replacement Information ....................................................................................................85 Accessory Information ....................................................................................................................88 Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................89 Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................90 FCC Information ..............................................................................................................................90 6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: t t t t t t t t Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Signal Choose Your Connection Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted Setup What To Expect Next Steps Explanation of Jacks The Front of Your TV t t t t t Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges · · · Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions sheet packed with your TV. Protect Devices from Overheating · · · · Don't block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely. Don't stack devices. If you place devices 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 devices. Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. CableCARD Service Details This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information, call your local cable operator. 8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Choose Your Signal The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to connect cable by using the CABLE INPUT; off-air antenna by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a digital cable card by using the CableCARD slot. See below for these locations. CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT AUDIO/VIDE OUTPUT ARIABLE E UDIO OUTPUT CABLE INPUT OOFER R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) G-LINK Using the Cable Input Connect a coaxial cable from the wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive cable channels. What You Need Coaxial cable Coaxial cable What You Need To Know · · · If you have cable connected and you want to record programs, go to the connection on page 14 for more information. When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 21. When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the ANT·CAB button to tune to the Cable Input. Using the Antenna Input Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive off-air channels and local digital channels. What You Need Indoor or outdoor antenna Outdoor antenna What you Need to Know · Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine what type of antenna you need, go to rca.com or go to the accessories on page 88. When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 21. When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the ANT·CAB button to tune to the Antenna Input. Indoor antenna · · Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup Using the CableCARD Slot The CableCARD slot allows you to use a digital cable card to receive digital cable services, including premium and HDTV cable channels, without the need for a set-top box. Please contact your local cable company to obtain a digital cable card. Depending on your cable company, someone might come to your home to install the digital cable card for you, or they'll simply send you the digital cable card. Important Note: CableCARD service details, availability, restrictions, and pricing are determined by your cable company. When you receive the digital cable card, make sure you connect your coaxial cable to the CABLE INPUT jack. Then, turn on your TV. Insert the digital cable card into the slot on the back of the TV labeled CableCARD. Push firmly on the card until almost the entire card is inserted. Wait to receive information on-screen regarding your digital cable television services. See below for information on setting up digital cable television services for your TV. What You Need · Coaxial cable Coaxial cable Digital cable service subscription Digital cable card · · Digital Cable Card What You Need to Know · · · · The coaxial cable from your cable outlet needs to be connected to the CABLE INPUT jack so the digital cable card can get a signal and receive channel information. Once the digital cable card is authorized for a particular TV, the card can't be used with any other TV, unless it is re-authorized to it. You won't receive digital cable channels if you connect your cable to the ANTENNA INPUT. Make sure you connect your cable to the CABLE INPUT. Once inserted, it is not recommended you remove the digital cable card. In the case it needs to be removed, grasp firmly, and pull the card straight out. Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service Once you have inserted a digital cable card into the CableCARD slot on the back of the TV (explained above), you are ready to receive digital cable channels. Wait approximately 30 seconds for the status screen to appear. Write down the information you see and call your cable company to provide them with the information on-screen. If you experience problems with your digital cable after your digital cable card is set up, try resetting your card. Go to page 73 for more information. If problems persist, contact your cable company. Notes: If your information screen disappears before you have a chance to write down the information, press MENU on the remote to access the menu system. Then press 9, 9, 9, and the information screen appears. Go to page 73 for more information on the CableCARD Tools menu. You can't order video-on-demand through your digital cable card. Call your local cable company to place an order. 10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The HDMI/DVI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks are good, while connecting devices to the Antenna or Cable input is fair. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Cables may be ordered separately by calling the number on page 88. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Note for U.S. Customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com. Jacks Used Y Pb Pr Y/VIDEO L Cables Needed Component video Go to... page 12-13 Audio R and L Audio PB R PR S-VIDEO COMPOSITE INPUT INPUT 1 Video Audio R and L AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Audio/Video Output 2 sets of Composite page 14-15 VIDEO VIDEO L L R R HDMI/DVI HDMI/DVI INPUT Use menu for DVI audio. HDMITM OR HDMI HDMI/DVITM adapter Audio page 16-17 Connecting an optional audio receiver: After you connect your TV (choose an option above), go to page 18 for general information about connecting an audio/video receiver. HDMI and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DVI is a trademark of the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Y Pb Pr Connection COMPOSITE INPUT INPUT 1 COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 3 CABLE INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO O L VIDEO SUBWOOFER DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) G-LINK L R L L R S-VIDEO R R INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO L PB R PR S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUT TV button ON-OFF learning Viewing the Picture from Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the TV's INPUT 2 jacks. To view this device: 1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player. 2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode. 3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see INPUT 2 displayed in the channel banner. See picture below for location. Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning. Input channel appears here TV DVD SAT/CAB VCR AUX AUDIO CC CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP GUIDE VOL CH MUTE GO BACK INPUT button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT IN 8 9 ANT·CAB 0 PLAY FORWARD Program Title/Acquiring Channel Input 2 Listening to English in SRS MPAA - Not Rated 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i HD REVERSE RECORD STOP PAUSE Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you've connected to the TV. 12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Green Blue Red Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD player. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend you use the component video input for better quality. Using the example of a DVD player: Component Video cables (Y Pb Pr) are color coded- Green, Blue and Red Red White 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables. Connect three video grade cables to the INPUT 2 Y/VIDEO PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR outputs on the DVD player. 3. Connect your audio cables. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 2 R and L Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player. Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; white= left audio · If you are done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. · To continue connecting devices, go to the next page. · If you don't have the cables needed for this connection, go to page 88 for accessory information. Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Audio/Video Input and Output Connection COMPOSITE INPUT COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 2 INPUT 3 CABLE INPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT Y/VIDEO L Y/VIDEO L SUBWOOFER DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) G-LINK PB R PB R L S-VIDEO PR S-VIDEO R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT INPUT 1 VIDEO VIDEO L L R R OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUT TV button ON-OFF learning Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the INPUT 1 jacks. To view this device: 1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view. 2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode. 3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see INPUT 1 in the channel banner. See picture below for location. Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning. Input channel appears here TV DVD SAT/CAB VCR AUX AUDIO CC CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP GUIDE VOL CH MUTE GO BACK INPUT button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT IN 8 9 ANT·CAB Program Title/Acquiring Channel Input 1 Listening to English in SRS MPAA - Not Rated 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i HD 0 PLAY FORWARD REVERSE RECORD STOP PAUSE Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you've connected to the TV. 14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Red Yellow White Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/ video inputs and outputs. Connecting to the TV's output allows you to record both analog and digital programs (except copy protected or component video formats). Using the example of a VCR: 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV's input. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV's INPUT 1 jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR's audio/video outputs. 3. Connect your composite audio/video cables to the TV's output. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks (R and L-Audio, and Video) and to the VCR's audio/video input. 4. Connect the supplied G-LINK cable. If you want to use one-touch VCR recording and timed recordings, you need to connect the G-LINK cable. Go to page 19 for more information. Use one set of composite audio/video cables to connect to the TV's input; another set to connect to the TV's output. Composite cables are color codedYellow= video; Red= right audio; white= left audio · If you are done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 21 to complete the Assisted Setup. · To continue connecting devices, go to the next page. · If you don't have the cables needed for this connection, go to page 88 for accessory information. Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup HDMI/DVI Connection COMPOSITE INPUT INPUT 1 COMPONENT (1080i/720p/480p/480i)/COMPOSITE INPUTS INPUT 2 CABLE INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO Y/VIDEO L VIDEO SUBWOOFER DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL) G-LINK L PB R L L R PR S-VIDEO R R INPUT 3 Y/VIDEO L PB R PR S-VIDEO C A B Device with HDMI Y Pb Pr R L Device with DVI Video Out Audio Out HDMI Out OR R L DVI Out Audio Out TV button ON-OFF learning Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI/DVI jack. To view this device: 1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view. 2. 3. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see HDMI/DVI displayed in the channel banner. See picture below for location. Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning. Input channel appears here TV DVD SAT/CAB VCR AUX AUDIO CC CC PRESETS FREEZE LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR C INFO i MENU M SOUND SKIP GUIDE INPUT button VOL MUTE GO BACK CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT IN 8 9 ANT·CAB 0 PLAY FORWARD Program Title/Acquiring Channel HDMI/DVI Listening to English in SRS MPAA - Not Rated 12:30 AM 00:30 12:39 PM Cable Input 16:9 Normal 1080i HD REVERSE RECORD STOP PAUSE Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you've connected to the TV. 16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Connecting the Device High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI jack. Note: The HDMI/DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer. · Connect your device that has an HDMI jack using an HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device. HDMI cable OR · Connect your device that has a DVI jack using an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter. A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV. HDMI cable B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the back of the device. C. Since you're using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device and to R and L Audio jacks that aren't in use on the back of the TV. Red White HDMI/DVI adapter Note: If the device you're connecting has a digital audio output jack, connect a digital audio cable from the device to an audio receiver for digital audio. D. After you've completed the on-screen Assisted Setup (page 21), go to the DVI Audio Input option in the Audio Connections menu to select which Audio Input jack you're using. In the example on the opposite page you would choose INPUT 3. .