RCA D52W20 User Guide & Warranty

RCA D52W20 - 52" Theaterwide HDTV-Ready TV Manual

RCA D52W20 manual content summary:

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    Important Information HDTV Monitor User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Important Information 1
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    to operate it. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom
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    . Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
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    a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player, etc.) button on the remote. Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3 has details). V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie
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    Initial Setup 11 Turn on the TV 11 Complete the Initial Setup 11 Set the Menu Language 12 Complete Auto Channel Search 12 Changing Lists and Labels 12 Auto Convergence (for models D40W20 and D52W20 only) ..... 12 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control 13 Using
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    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
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    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. Components Cables Needed Connection Title Go to... TV HRDeceiver DVD Coaxial Audio/video VCR Component video TV + HD
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    IN 1B Satellite Receiver 3B DVI-HDTV L/MONO R 3A 3C Y PB PR L R Y PB PR L R AUDIO OUT L R DVD PLAYER Y PB PR R S-VIDEO 2B 2A Y PB PR L/MONO R 5A 5B TV CMP1 CMP2 Y PB PR L/MONO R COMPONENT INPUTS + + EXT/INT RIGHT LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS COMPOSITE INPUTS V L/MONO
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    CMP1 CMP2 3C Y L/MONO PB PR L/MONO R 3A TV DVI-HDTV R EXT/INT 3B Y PB PR L/MONO R COMPONENT INPUTS + + RIGHT LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPOSITE INPUTS V L/MONO R V L/MONO R VID2 VID1 ANTENNA/ CABLE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO V L R VARIABLE AUDIO SUBWOOFER
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    1A CMP1 CMP2 Y PB PR L/MONO R TV L/MONO DVI-HDTV R Y PB PR L/MONO R + + EXT/INT COMPONENT INPUTS RIGHT LEFT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPOSITE INPUTS V L/MONO R V L/MONO R VID2 VID1 ANTENNA/ CABLE AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT FIXED AUDIO V L R VARIABLE AUDIO SUBWOOFER
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    variable-level audio output. Volume levels can be controlled by the volume controls on the TV and TV remote control. -OR- 2. Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers. • The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the TV's internal speakers on or off. If you connect external
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    the volume controls on the TV and remote control. • SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass audio frequencies out from the TV and to a subwoofer. Note: If you've connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer option in the Sound menu. Go to page 22 for instructions. EXTERNAL SPEAKERS • Right
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    mode" means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV's functions. Tip To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose SETUP. Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens
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    D40W20 and D52W20 only, select Go back (the Auto Convergence menu appears). Auto Convergence (for models D40W20 and D52W20 only) Your TV's picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or after you moved the TV, causing the color in your TV to be out of alignment. The colors adjust by
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    button to unfreeze the picture at any time. GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. GUIDE Brings up the Channel Guide menu. INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components. INFO Brings up status display; press again to clear the screen. INPUT Press to
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    or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can't be programmed to operate that component. If the component you want to control does turn off: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait
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    Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Point the remote at the component. 4. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote. 5. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code
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    Remote Control VCR Codes continued Pilot 2014 Pioneer 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123 Portland 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110 Proscan 2000, 2001, 2131 Protec 2061 Pulsar 2104 Quarter 2011 Quartz 2011 Quasar 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA 2016 Victor 2010 Video Concepts 2009, 5026 Movie Time 5027 NEC Signal
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    or SAT•CABLE button on the remote control. 1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears). 2. Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Autotuning and press OK. 4. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press
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    , the software inside your TV is turned "off." Note: Parental Control settings are not available for DVI themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age "unrated." The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following
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    get to the V-Chip TV rating limit screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block. 5. For TV rating limits to take effect, lock Parental Controls by accessing the Lock parental controls menu. The following sections
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    Tip To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings to View, press the 0 number button. listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and ). 3. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Go back and press OK. 4. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu
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    GUIDE DISC MENU GO BACK INFO ZOOM- OK FREEZE ZOOM+ MENU 1 2 CLEAR 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT 0 9 SOUND ANT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE PIP SWAP CH - CH + PIP Arrow buttons PIP buttons PIP example PIP and POP Buttons POP example There are several remote buttons that control
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    Using the TV's Menu System Sound Menu Sound settings Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the TV's speakers and subwoofer. Left & Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the arrow to balance the left and right speakers. Amplifier Use the left or right arrow to select
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    signal is 480i. Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: Movie, Videogame, Personal, Sports, Ideal, Showroom or Video Camera. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Color
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    you want the TV to stay on when it turns on. Channel number Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set. Daily Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily. Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page
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    , VCR2, SAT•CABLE, etc.) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature. Convergence (available only on models D40W20 and D52W20) Auto convergence automatically adjusts the TV's tubes; Red convergence displays the Red convergence screen, allowing you to use the arrow buttons
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    reception • May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound. No picture/blue screen, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Go to page 24 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be blank - change channels. • If you're watching your VCR
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    OK on the remote. Press any button to "unfreeze" the picture. Black box appears on the screen • Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 25 for more instructions. Freeze not working • The freeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1 or CMP2
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    the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit. How you get service: • Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If the representative
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    ) VH83 VH913 Chapter 5 busy protected wiring reset Other Information Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR. Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to
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    Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
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HDTV Monitor
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.