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Rrjn HDTV User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Agai1n1./ Find Inside: • Connecting • Remote Control • Features • KidPass • Menus • FAQs • Troubleshooting page 6 page 13 page 23 page 28 page 31 page 38 page 39 to, • • ttritp Model HD27F534T is wwvv.rca.com/television - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 2
(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. A This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING To - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 3
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that provides guidelines for proper - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 4
resolution of the picture on a regular, analog TV. Integrated HDTV Tuner with QAM RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs (no need for another box to receive digital programming). Now, we've gone one better- your HDTV's tuner is ready for digital cable (no need for a cablebox - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 5
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Protect Devices from Overheating Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Use Indirect Light Get the Picture Receiving Digital Channels What You Need What - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 6
Ratings 25 Blocking Specific Content Themes 26 Change Your Password 29 Resetting the Password 29 Format Options 30 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Sound Menu Other Information FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 38 Troubleshooting 39 USA V-Chip Rating System 41 Canadian - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 7
help prevent damage to your TV from electrical power surges. In case of lightning, unplug your TV. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide. Protect Devices from Overheating • Don't block ventilation - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 8
NATCAPLE 00•IPOT I AUDIO n E=Ell gUDIO VID 0 OUT Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV You Need to Know • This television is equipped with a QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) tuner that enables reception of unscrambled digital - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 9
Connections & Setup Receiving Analog Channels Coaxial cable \c1/OR-Is- Indoor or Outdoor Antenna What You Need • Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable. Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive analog channels. OR - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 10
afee to installyour 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 product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. Jacks Used O Y pb O p I O I p AUDIO Pr R COMPONENT - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 11
41010 WNW. SJALIO t74warmmr.n Ma01114thet• oatui.00 row 0 Go to page 6 for instructions on getting a signal. Back of 'TV Y O Pb AUDIO Pr R • Pr Connection "7:110:11,44ai„ Component Video cables (V Pb Pr) are color coded- Green, Blue and Red Connecting the Device This connection allows you to - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 12
AUDIO R and L (VIDEO IN input) jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. Just match the colors. 4. Add a VCR to this connection. Connect a coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR. Connect a coaxial cable to - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 13
AUDIO AUDIO 2 A • VID I IN VIDEO OUT 0 Go to page 6 for instructions on getting a signal. Back of TV 3 OU UT g VIDEO g L0 R on the TV and to the audio output jacks on the video game console. Just match the colors. toes O (3"th 6S'L' EEP oPORo5ET' (5' ' n 6 Zr) ANTENNA FORMAT "n O - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 14
LP R AUDIO • • AUDIO S-VIDEO OUT 0 Go to page 6 for instructions on getting a signal. INPUT VIDEO 7d AUDIO S.VI0E0 IN Connecting the Device TV and to the audio output jacks on the device. Just match the colors. S-Video cable Audio cables Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 15
0 SKIP 0 GO RACK FAVORITE CN- MENU OK Ito 0 O CLEAR 00 O REV PLAY FWD GUIDE 0000 REC STOP PAUSE 0 0 O OK button Arrow buttons Use the Remote Control to Complete the or a different color). Turn on the TV Press ON•OFF, TV (on the remote), or press POWER on the TV's front panel. Chapter 1 - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 16
3. Note:Afteryou complete the Auto Channel Search you may see an additional screen. "Time stored in the TV may be incorrect after a loss of power. Please check the time in the Time menu" may appear, reminding you that the time setting is incorrect. Go topage 36for more information. Choose the - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 17
the left and right arrow buttons to choose different screen formats (4:3, 16:9 or Stretch). This is also known as the aspect ratio. Go to page 30 for more information. Note:Digitalstations in native 4:3format (you'llsee black orgray bars on the sides of the picture sent aspart of the signalfrom the - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 18
-N I MENU 0 0 FAVORITE CH_ OK IRFO 000 CLEAR 0 0 0 REV PLAY FWD GUIDE 0000 REC STOP PAUSE ® 0 O Note:Ifyou need to replace your remote, call 1-800- Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready. Your remote part number is RCR396TAM1. 16 Remote Buttons ANTENNA Toggles to digital or - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 19
TV will change to the new channel and return to the original channel in 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. To cancel the skip timer, press VCRs and DVD players. GUIDE Guide is available only on some models. Component function buttons Tip To turn offall the RCA, GE, andProscan components - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 20
of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Note: The TV button can't be programmed code search • direct entry Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 21
Connections & Setup Using Automatic Code Search (continued) Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the component button (DVD, VCR) light on the remote turns off. If the component button light turns off, then all codes for that particular component have been tested once. If the - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 22
2004. 2098. 2104, 2119, 2128 DVD codes Programmable for the DVD button. Aiwa Apex GE Hitachi JVC Konka Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sanyo Sony Toshiba Zenith 3009 3023, 3024 3000 3008 3002, 3010 3011, 3012 3003 3004 3013 3003, 3019, 3021, 3022 3005 3000 3000 - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 23
Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several combinations available to connect devices to your TV. • VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT VP p Pb P Pr ip AUDIO COMPONENTIN , • IAUDIO R VIDEO1 IN iLp • - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 24
the menu system, acts like the left/right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. (SENSOR) Receives infrared signals from the remote. POWER Turns the TV on and off. 22 Chapter 1 - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 25
(Second Audio Program) information. Refer to page 31 for more information. KidPass: 08:30 Corresponds to the KidPass function (refer to page 28). Shows the amount of time inside your TV is turned "off." For instructions to turn on V-Chip, refer to Activate Parental Control below. Chapter 2 23 - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 26
. A password is necessary to change settings. Activate Parental Control Note: The PASSWORD screen appears thefirst timeyou enter the Parental Control menu. Follow the on screen instructions to create your PASSWORD using the number buttons on the remote. Ifyouforget your password, page 29 has - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 27
Using the TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Screen file following is an example of where items are located within the TV RA77NG LIMIT screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether to view (ff or block (El ). Rating Field Lets you select from a list of agebased ratings you can block or view. - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 28
on the previous page, you block the language (L) corresponding with TV-14. The language for TV-MA is blocked as well). 5. After you Block specific content themes, you can change some of the content themes back to (V) view. Note: You must remember to activate Parental Controlfor rating limits to take - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 29
Using the TV's Features ENGLISH RATINGS Go Back 18+ -NE 14+ PG C Press OK to ViewBlock wog. with this rating. FRENCH RATINGS Go Back 18 16+ SDI Or: 13+ 8+ G < > I Fe Fr Press OK to View/Block prog. with this rating. VT KO Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings If you receive - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 30
12:00am. Monday to Sunday The selected options are Free, 00:30 to 16:00 with 30 minute steps. The settings are valid every week. Once the INPUT then Block Channel works as described below. This option lets you block specific channels. 1. From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the down arrow button - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 31
Using the TV's Features (6-) PARENTAL CONTROL SETTINGS Go Back USA V-Chip Canada V-Chip Exempt Prgms. KidPass Block CH. Lock Fr. Panel > Rating Region Front Panel Lock Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV's front panel buttons. The remote still tunes to any - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 32
changefrom oneprogram to another. Theformat ofsome video cannot be changed. 4:3 Models (HD27F754T, HD27F534T and HD32F754T only) gray or black bars 16:9 (format) 4:3 Stretch 16:9 Models (HD30W854T and HD26W854T only) 16:9 (format) 4:3 Stretch (When the signal received is - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 33
Mono (only availablefor analog signals) Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Enhanced (only availablefor analog signals) Makes the sound simulate surround sound - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 34
difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Tilt (Models HD30W854T, HD32F754T only) Adjusts the angle of the TV's picture - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 35
For example, if channel 12 has the call letters WXYZ, you can use this feature to label it WXYZ so it appears on-screen as part of the Channel Banner. 1. Press the right arrow button to highlight the first space. 2. Use the number buttons on your remote to spell out your - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 36
channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information signals (e.g., size, color, font). Custom Available service mode (1-6) for digital channels. Service 1 and Service 2 These choices are for the primary and secondary languages, respectively Service 3 and Services - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 37
to the SETUP/Closed Caption/Dig. CC Style options. 6. Now your TV is displaying custom closed-captioning. As you change size, font, opacity, caption color or background color, you will be able to see the change it will make to the closed-caption display by waiting for new text to scroll onto - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 38
your image, choose an option below. Go to page 30 to see how different formats appear on your screen. 4 to four hours). Time To set the time, enter it manually. If it is 8:25, for example, you must first Lets you set the TV to turn on (at a specific time). Notes: Unless Wake-Up Timer is set to - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 39
Wake-Up Time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on. Wake-Up Cb (Wake-Up Channel) Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the Wake-up Timer is set. Recurrence Lets you select how often the Wake-Up Timer feature takes effect - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 40
bars on my screen and can I get rid of them? (models HD26W854T and HD30W854T only) Analog channels are normally sent in a 4:3 format, which cannot fill a formats available that may eliminate the black bars. Go to page 30 for more information on screen formats. No other options are possible - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 41
troubleshooting list. N Problems TV won't turn on • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Press either the TV button or the ON/OFF button (while the remote is in TV mode) to connect the TV to the power for instructions. • Check Audio Output in Adv. (Advanced) Settings. Go to page 31 for instructions. • - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 42
the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service. How Do I Replace My Remote? • If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Your remote part number is - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 43
Other Information USA V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 44
Rating System (continued) G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all age groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 45
your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television. What your warranty does not cover: • CUSTOMER INSTRUCTION (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 46
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY not apply to you. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 47
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - RCA HD30W854T | User Manual - Page 48
any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. TTE TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2006 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under
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HDTV
User's
Guide
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/
Changing
Entertainment.
Again.
Find
Inside:
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Connecting
•
Remote
Control
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Features
page
6
page
13
page
23
to
,
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KidPass
•
Menus
•
FAQs
page
28
page
31
page
38
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Troubleshooting
page
39
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ttritp
Model
HD27F534T
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