RCA HD61LPW42 User Guide & Warranty
RCA HD61LPW42 - 61" Widescreen DLP HDTV Manual
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HDTV High Definition Television with DLP Technology User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 2
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 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 3
the best and brightest pictures possible. Condenser Lens Fold Mirror UV/IR Filter Light Pipe DMDTM Chip with DMD Window Assembly Arc Lamp TIR Prism How DLP™ Works In general, DLP™ combines microscopic mirrors, a specially designed semiconductor, and a color wheel to adjust light to display the - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 4
up to 10 times the resolution of the picture on a regular, analog TV! Format Total Scan Lines Effective Scan Lines Aspect Ratio Max Resolution Sound Analog (NTSC) picture. Regular TVs use a 4 x 3 (also written 4:3) aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a screen - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 5
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 HDTV There are other HDTVs on the market- even some that use DLP technology - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 6
RCA understands how you watch TV and what is necessary to make the transition to HDTV seamless. What's Next? If you didn't have your HDTV professionally installed, go to Chapter 1 for instructions. The rest of this User's Guide explains the features in more detail, the remote control, and the menu - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 7
the Input Button ...38 Remote Code List ...39 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the Channel Banner ...42 Digital or Analog TV Channels ...43 About the GUIDE Plus+ System ...44 Parental Controls ...48 How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada 49 Auto Tuning Feature ...55 PIP (Picture-in-Picture - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 8
Ethernet Setup ...72 Preferences Menu ...73 Closed Captioning ...73 Screen Format ...74 Record Output ...75 Color Scheme ...75 Translucency ...76 Menu Language ...76 Digital Channel Info ...76 Lamp Power ...76 Chapter 5: Reference Troubleshooting ...78 HDTV Specifications ...82 Accessory Information - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 9
Connection • How To Connect • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV • 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 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 10
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 component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 11
, jacks, and the quality of the signal you see on your TV, go to page 18. Components Video Connections POWER VOL + VOL - CH MENU CH TV DVD VCR POWER VOL + VOL - CH TV MENU CH Satellite Receiver VCR Audio Connections Cables Needed Coaxial Audio/video Component Composite G-LINK - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 12
or component video formats), as well as analog programs. Viewing the Components 1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view. 2. Press the TV button on the remote control. 3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels. • The VCR can be viewed - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 13
must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable and component video cables only transfer video information. Viewing the Components 1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view. 2. Press the TV button on the remote control. 3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 14
) to your TV (better sound). • Connect speakers to your TV (good sound). How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel If you own a receiver with Dolby Digital® or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) audio receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, connect - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 15
RIGHT LEFT FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT SPEAKER SELECT INT W/ R EXT EXT SURR CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP EXTERNAL SPEAKERS VIDEO INPUT 1 L VIDEO INPUT 2 VIDEO INPUT 3 VIDEO INPUT 4 V V V PR V PR L/MONO - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 16
the external speakers only. The TV's internal speakers are turned off. 6. Go to the Audio menu and Fixed/Variable Out screen and make sure Variable Out speakers in your TV room to achieve maximum sound quality. The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 30 watts total power handling capabilities. - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 17
want to view photos or graphics on your TV that are stored on your computer. An Internet Service Provider subscription is necessary to access the manuals that came with the router and the components you are connecting for specific instructions. To connect the router to the TV, use a CAT 5 cable - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 18
4-pin connector (no power); 6-pin connector (with power) and 6-pin connector (without power supplied). Your HDTV has a 6-pin connector (without power supplied). Both the 4-pin and 6-pin connectors are capable of sending digital audio, digital video, and digital control signals back and forth between - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 19
AMPLIFIER MAXIMUM POWER RATING (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) TV EXT AMP TV + Set-top Box Using DVI-HDTV (Digital Visual Interface) DVI-D Connector DVI Cable (not provided) Digital Visual Interface is a specification created by the Digital Display Working Group to support analog and digital signals - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 20
its native format. It supports the overlay of highresolution graphics used by some program guides and interactive components. Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables for Input 5 (DVI-HDTV) because the DVI-HDTV cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. DTVLink® (Digital - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 21
the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 22
's internal speakers and external speakers connected to the TV for a matrix surround sound effect. Note: To turn the TV's internal speakers on and off, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Fixed/Variable Out from the menu and choose an option. • FIXED/VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 23
, such as a DVD player or satellite receiver. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors between a compatible component and the TV. • AUDIO R/L/MONO The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected, audio volume from the main front and rear speakers are variable. • V (VIDEO - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 24
pattern. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). Use the Digital Audio Out screen in the Audio menu to select Auto Select or PCM as - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 25
the component. 3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work). VCR CABLE BOX CHANNEL 03 4. When the - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 26
get sound from both speakers. POWER VOL - VOL + AUDIO I N VIDEO S-VIDEO L/MONO R I N I N HEADPHONE MENU CH MENU• OK CH CH VOL VOL Power Indicator Light Status On TV is on Off TV is off Blinks If the power light blinks slowly, you've tried to turn on the TV during the lamp cooldown - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 27
the TV screen and disappear within a few seconds. Press CLEAR to remove. ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SATCAB AUX AUDIO PIP SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU OK TV button MENU button OK button Arrow buttons Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote, or press POWER - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 28
to match your setup. The first time you turn on your TV, the Assisted Setup screens appear automatically. Select Begin Setup to start or select Cancel Setup to exit. Set the Menu Language 1. Use arrow buttons to highlight your preferred language for the menu system. 2. Press OK to select that - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 29
remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button also moves the highlight to the left. Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 30
No and press OK (GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code). Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the TV can't find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears. Carefully review each checklist and - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 31
on. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set of codes.) Keep following the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct code for the VCR. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 32
turn off the TV, you can still turn it on while the screen is blue. Once the screen goes black, the lamp's cool-down cycle begins (you may hear a slight humming noise as the lamp cools down). If you try to turn on the TV during the cool-down cycle, the power light on the front of the TV will blink - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 33
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed It • Volume Punchthrough Feature • Remote Code List Graphics contained within this publication are for representation - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 34
of the remote control's buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds. Backlight won't activate if batteries are low, but blinks on and off quickly. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings. Also used in the GUIDE Plus+ system and in the TV menu to - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 35
the Remote Control ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SATCAB AUX AUDIO PIP SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU OK GUIDE VOL CH MUTE GO BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE Tips The component button corresponding - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 36
, cable box, DVD, VCR, and audio. Note: The TV button can't be programmed on this remote to control any component; it controls only this TV. REVERSE PLAY STOP You'll use these buttons when you program the remote for other components. Important Note: The remote may not be compatible with all models - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 37
off or you have searched through all of the codes. The component buttons flash when all codes have been searched, the component button turns off, and remote exits Automatic Code Search. If the component you want to control does turn off: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 38
Using the Remote Control ON-OFF TV DVD VCR SATCAB AUX AUDIO PIP SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU OK GUIDE VOL CH MUTE GO BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE How to Use the Remote After You' - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 39
SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU OK GUIDE VOL CH MUTE GO BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE Using the Remote Control Therefore, after you've successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the TV remote - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 40
input sources change each time you press the INPUT button. Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must first press the VCR, or AUX button (if AUX is programmed to VCR) to put the remote control in VCR mode - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 41
Remote Code List Using the Remote Control Audio Codes Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX buttons. AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless RCA 4004 Audio Cassette GE 4006 RCA United Cable 5045 Universal 5008, 5009, 5010 View Star 5015, 5024, 5025 Zenith 5043 DVD codes Programmable for DVD and AUX buttons. - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 42
Using the Remote Control DVD/VCR Combo Codes DVD and AUX buttons can use DVD codes; VCR and AUX buttons can use VCR codes DVD VCR Broksonic 3075 2075 Emerson 3076 2076 Go Video 3077 2077 JVC 3078 2078 RCA 3079 2079 Samsung 3080, 3081 .... 2080, 2081 Sanyo 3082 2082 Sony 3083 2083 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 43
Features Chapter Overview: • About the Channel Banner • Digital or Analog TV Channels • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental Controls • How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada • Auto Tuning Feature • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation • Using the Web Browser • 1394 Recording Graphics contained - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 44
tuning mechanisms. Channel logo or label (if available) and if the GUIDE Plus+ Label has been turned ON in the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Tracks for 1394 recordings. Antenna/Auto Tuning/DTVLink Type of signal (Antenna A/B, Air/Cable) you're viewing, what input jack has a component connected. Displays when - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 45
TV DVD VCR SATCAB AUX AUDIO PIP SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU TV Button 1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control. 2. Enter the primary picture accordingly. If you wait too long before entering the subchannel, the TV tunes - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 46
, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different ZIP or postal code. About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 47
recording). The recording stops when the program ends. The GUIDE Plus+ system must be set up. You need to make sure that your VCR is tuned to the Line INPUT, and is turned off prior to recording start time. Do not change channels on the TV or VCR when making a recording. Expanded Information Press - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 48
the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down arrow to scroll through the list. When the promotion you want to view is highlighted, press INFO (the promotional information appears on-screen). Press the right arrow button to return to the - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 49
highlighted. • Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options. On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON•OFF or TV button on the remote control. Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed automatically each time you turn on the TV. Promotions - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 50
menu. By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to use this feature, you can just ignore it. The options of the Parental Controls menu are Unlock/Lock TV, Video Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List, USA V-Chip, Canada V-Chip, V-Chip Unrated, Front Button - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 51
Controls menu. If a cable box is connected via INPUT1, the channel list cannot be edited. You can only use channel up/down or use the number buttons. How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada The V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the TV software - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 52
are coded in red. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is Viewable or Blocked. 0 Go Back 1 V-Chip TV Rating 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip The V-Chip TV Rating limits are set in this screen. The TV must - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 53
3. Press the OK button to toggle between Viewable and Blocked. The status for the rating listed to the right and all higher ratings automatically change to Blocked (and B). 4. Select Lock TV from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password and re-enter password a second time to confirm the password - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 54
TV-MA language, do not change. 0 Go Back 1 V-Chip TV Rating 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Main Menu Parental Controls USA V-Chip The V-Chip MPAA movie rating limits are set in this screen. The TV Movie Rating menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Controls. 3. - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 55
's Features Canada V-Chip Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French. Age-Based acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence guidelines: will contain - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 56
the Main menu. If Parental Controls (TV) have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 2. Highlight Canada V-Chip and select either Canada's English Ratings or French Ratings. 3. Once you get to the English or French Ratings screen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 57
Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup 8 Special Features 9 Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control. VCR Front Input VCR2 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 58
AUDIO PIP SWAP CH. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU OK Tip If you want to go directly to an input or channel in PIP (or main), set up auto tuning and press the component button. PIP Buttons There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 59
use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps. 1. Press the PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears on the screen and Channel Control is automatically set to the PIP window. 2. Use the channel up and - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 60
web browser, you must have your TV connected to the Internet (e.g., cable modem or DSL) and subscribe to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main menu. The TV front panel and remote control provide basic navigation without a keyboard. If - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 61
is model DVR10, available at your local RCA dealer or www.rca.com. The DVR10 is an IEEE-1394 hard disk drive that includes time-shift features, such as recording and pausing TV (digital signals only). 0 Go Back 1 Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Signal Type - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 62
name, channel, track number, DTVLink-model name, and elapsed time for 1394 recordings appear in the channel banner (some information only available for AVHDD and not for DVCR). To access the channel banner, press INFO on the remote control. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the track - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 63
Chapter 4 Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus, On-Screen Help, and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 61 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 64
Back 1 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Picture Quality 3 Audio 4 Time 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences 8 Assisted Setup 9 Web Browser Main Menu GUIDE Plus+ Menu has screens for accessing and adjusting the GUIDE Plus+ features: •GUIDE Plus+: See what's on TV by using the program guide. •GUIDE Plus - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 65
. 0 Go Back 1 Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade On-screen Menu Items The on-screen menu items are used to access the information and/or change the settings of the specific item highlighted. Highlight the item either by using the number buttons on the remote or the up and down arrow - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 66
OK to adjust the picture settings. Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Your options under the Picture Settings menu are: • Contrast Difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. • Color The richness of the - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 67
the TV's Menu System 0 Go Back 1 Picture Settings 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth 5 Noise Reduction 6 Advanced Settings 7 Reset Controls Main Menu Picture Quality Auto Color On Auto Color Off When Auto Color is set to On, it minimizes flesh tone variations. A change in this screen is - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 68
A Off Low High A change in this screen is applied to all inputs. Press or to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press to return to the menu. Contrast Expand Contrast Expand makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture. This also helps to maintain a more - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 69
currently tuned input. 0 Go Back 1 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Picture Quality 3 Audio 4 Time 5 Parental Controls 6 Connections 7 Preferences 8 Assisted Setup 9 Web Browser Main Menu The Audio menu has screens for setting the audio features and for tweaking the sound: •Equalizer Presets: Select a preset or - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 70
and select OK, or use SOUND button on remote. Note: You can change the Audio Language temporarily by pressing SOUND button on the remote control. Changing channels reverts the channel back to the default Audio Language original selected in the menu. 0 Go Back 1 Equalizer Presets 2 Audio Processor - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 71
Sound Logic 4 Audio Language 5 SAP 6 Balance 7 Fixed/Variable Out 8 Digital Audio Out Main Menu Audio Set the balance for the internal and external speakers using the left and right arrows on the remote control. A change in this screen Code Modulation) If selected, the TV sends all signals through - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 72
as you expect if you forget to change the TV's time. Connections Menu The Connections menu specifies various ways to adjust the inputs to your television. Items in the Connections menu are: Antenna Info, Channel Search, Software Upgrade, Signal Source, Signal Type, Auto Tuning, 1394 Setup, Special - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 73
time. If one were available, you would be able to select a button on this screen to acquire it. You can view your current TV-software version and check if a new software version is available. Press to continue. 0 Go Back 1 Antenna Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Signal - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 74
Info 2 Channel Search 3 Software Upgrade 4 Signal Source 5 Signal Type 6 Auto Tuning 7 1394 Setup 8 Special Features 9 Ethernet Setup Main Menu Connections Select which input or channel should be automatically tuned when a button listed below is pressed on the remote control. VCR Front Input VCR2 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 75
information is only shown when the TV's sound is muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the remote control and captioning information will appear on the screen, if available.) Note: If you turned off the speakers in the Audio menu (Fixed Output, Speakers Off), Closed - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 76
Record Output 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language 7 Digital Channel Info 8 Lamp Power Main Menu Preferences Normal Stretch Zoom A picture with a 4:3 aspect-ratio can be displayed on a 16:9 wide-screen TV in one of three ways. Screen Format can also be changed from the remote or keyboard - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 77
for a 16:9 video signal since it fills up the entire area of the TV's screen. The FORMAT button on the remote gives you access to change the format with a onebutton press rather than navigating through the menu system. Normal and Stretch do not affect Record Output; Zoom may alter the original - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 78
are not available in the guide, browser, or in some software upgrade pop-up message screens. 0 Go Back 1 Closed Captioning 2 Screen Format 3 Record Output 4 Color Scheme 5 Translucency 6 Menu Language 7 Button Lighting 8 Digital Channel Info 9 Lamp Power Main Menu Preferences For an input to - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 79
Reference Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning • FCC Information • Index Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 77 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 80
The power light will start flashing for approximately 1 minute - this means the lamp unit needs to be replaced (go to page 84 for ordering information). • The TV will turn on (the TV has successfully connected with the lamp unit). Buttons don't work • If you're using the remote control, press the TV - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 81
is blinking, the lamp inside of your TV may need to be changed. Go to page 84 for ordering information. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the speakers are turned off in the Audio menu. Check the FIXED/VARIABLE OUT control - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 82
for more instructions. Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen • The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 83
cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to page 27 for detailed instructions. • The guide comes up each time you turn on the TV. You can disable the guide by going to the Auto-on feature in the GUIDE Setup menu and select Review Options - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 84
Presets Vibrant, Natural, Cinematic Personal Light Engine Type DLP Light Engine Picture Screen Pitch Screen .155mm Scan Rate Converter Yes Smart Lamp System Yes Vertical Viewing Angle (Alpha V 40˚ Wide Band Video Amplifier Yes Sound Audio Power (Watts) Front Speakers 15 Watts/Channel - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 85
Button Block Yes Commercial Skip Yes Parental Control with USA & Canada V-Chip Yes Picture Reset Yes, in Menu Picture-in-Picture (PIP Analog on Analog Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs Yes (Individual Memory) GUIDE 2 - Y PrPb (RCA Jacks SYNCHROSCAN Antenna/Cable Inputs 2 - RF DVI - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 86
the most out of your TV's web browser, purchase the keyboard (model KBR755TA1). Call 1-800-798-5875 or order on-line at www.rca.com/keyboard Replacement Lamp Your DLP is equipped with a special lamp unit. If you have sound, no picture, and the light on the front of the TV blinks, you need to change - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 87
. CTRL SKIP SOUND FREEZE VCR PLUS+ LIGHT FORMAT CLEAR INFO MENU OK GUIDE VOL CH MUTE GO BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE RCR615TBLM1 Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 88
payable to Thomson Inc.) to the following address: Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573 For more information about accessories, go to www.rca.com. My card expires: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Credit card order will not be processed without signature) Print or type your name and address clearly - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 89
, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts, light engine, and lamp assembly required to repair your unit. How you get service: • Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model/serial number ready. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If the - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 90
REPLACEMENT warranty gives you specific legal rights, service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 91
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 92
56 PLAY 33 POWER 24 RECORD 33 Remote control 32 REVERSE 33, 34 SAT CABLE 39 SAT/CABLE 33 Satellite receiver 33, 40 SOUND 33 STOP 33 SWAP 33, 56 TV 33 VCR 33, 40 VCR PLUS+ 33 VCR2 (AUX default) 32, 55, 72 Volume down 24 Volume up/down 33 C Cable box 23 Cable remote codes 39 Cable button 33 Cables 18 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 93
62 Picture Quality 64 Preferences 73 Time 70 Messages menu, GUIDE Plus+ system 46 Modes, remote control 35 Mono 67 Mute button 33 Mute, closed captioning 73 N Natural picture setting 64 NetConnect 3 Network connections 9 News menu 46 Noise reduction 65 Normal, screen format 74 Number buttons 32 - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 94
Before You Connect 8 Time display 42 Time menu 70 Time of day 70 Timer Record/Wake 70 Sleep 70, 78 Wake-up 78 Tint 64 Translucency 76 Troubleshooting 78 TruScan digital reality 2 Turn on TV 25 TV + audio receiver Connection 12 TV button 33 TV connection 11 TV mode 25 TV problems 78 TV, VCR, DVD - RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 95
- RCA HD61LPW42 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 96
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 Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2004 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered
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