RCA HD52W55 - Manual (Page 5)

3
Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6
Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................. 6
Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................. 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................................... 6
Use Indirect Light ...................................................................................................................... 6
Using a Stand ............................................................................................................................ 6
Cables You May Need to Connect Components to Your TV .................................................. 6
Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 7
Video Connections .................................................................................................................... 7
Digital/Network Connections ................................................................................................... 7
Explanation of Jacks and Cables .................................................................................................... 8
The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 11
Front Input Jacks ..................................................................................................................... 11
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 11
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................. 12
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .................................................................... 13
How to Connect: TV + Component with DVI or HDMI ......................................................... 14
How to Connect: TV + CableCARD ........................................................................................ 15
Setting Up Digital Cable Television Service ........................................................................... 15
Plug in the TV ................................................................................................................................. 16
Put Batteries in the Remote .......................................................................................................... 16
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 16
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup .......................................................... 16
Complete the Assisted Setup ........................................................................................................ 16
Set the Menu Language ......................................................................................................... 17
Complete Channel Search ...................................................................................................... 17
Changing Channels ................................................................................................................. 17
Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 20
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 21
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ..................................................................... 22
Programming the Remote ..................................................................................................... 22
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ............................................................... 23
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................................................ 24
Remote Code List ........................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 28
Digital or Analog TV Channels ..................................................................................................... 29
Direct Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................... 29
Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 30
Lock/Unlock TV ....................................................................................................................... 30
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Cable Channel List, Antenna Ch. List) ............................... 30
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada ............................................................................... 31
USA V-Chip TV Ratings ........................................................................................................... 31
Canada V-Chip ........................................................................................................................ 35
16339320.00 TOC 5/27/04, 4:03 PM 3