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HDTV Monitor with DLP technology
HDTV Monitor
User’s Guide
DLP LOGO
1-1/8 inches / 29mm wide
at minimum size
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Important Information WARNING Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do C A UTION To reduce the risk of fire not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK or electric shock, do not parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN expose this product to rain or personnel. moisture. The apparatus shall This symbol indicates This symbol indicates not be exposed to dripping or important instructions "dangerous voltage" inside splashing and no
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Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat
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Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Scenium Congratulations on purchasing this RCA Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) Monitor featuring Digital Light Processing™ (DLP™) technology—a true viewing experience. Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of technology— DLP and HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV Monitor, it is the most user-friendly of its kind— with comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the moni
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Introduction Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP is better DLP is just part of the story. With your new HDTV Monitor, you can embark on the next generation of TV viewing— HDTV. 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. IMPORTANT: Your HDTV Monitor is capable of displaying high-resolution images. However,
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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 receiv
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................2 Part 1: DLP— brilliance, in color, design, and technology .......................................2 Part 2: Why RCA Scenium DLP is better ....................................................................3 Part 3: Other Key F
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features ........................................................ 33 Channel Banner ...............................................................................................................34 Autotuning ......................................................................................................................34 Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature .......................................................34 How to Set Up the Autotuni
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Explanation of Jacks • Connection Instructions • Front Panel Buttons • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Initial Setup Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 7
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Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air
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Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Note for US 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 1-888-206-3
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Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use for connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Back Panel Jacks (in alphabetical order) ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the A N T E N N A / C A B L E antenna, cable, cable box, or if using the examples on pages 12-17, a VCR. AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record programs from the AUDIO/VIDEO Cable or Antenna Input (
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Connections & Setup COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR, DVD player, or COMPOSITE INPUTS laserdisc player. Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above. S-VIDEO V L R VID1 • VID1 S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks (VID1 and 2 Video) because the color part of the picture is separated from the black and white part of the VID2 picture. When using VID1 S-VIDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VID1 L/MONO
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Connections & Setup CABLE O R OFF-AIR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER 1A 1B HDTV TUNER L ANT IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO DVI-HDTV AUDIO L R Y PB PR L R ANT OUT SAT IN R DVD PLAYER AUDIO OUT L R Y PB PR S-VIDEO 2A 3A 2B 3B TV 6A 6B 4A 4B AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT INPUTS V SUB CMP1 CMP2 COMPOSITE INPUTS ANTENNA/ CABLE 4C LEFT LEFT Y Y S-VIDEO V L R VID1 PB L PB RIGHT RIGHT L L DVI-HDTV VID2 Wired IR FOR FACTORY USE ONLY PR R PR R V L R FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO AUDIO R VIDEO L R VCR IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO L R V
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Connections & Setup TV + HDTV Tuner + VCR + DVD Player 1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR. A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner. B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HDTV Tuner. 2. Make the video connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV. A. Best Connection: DVI-HDTV Connect a DVI-HDTV cable to the DVI-HDTV jack on the back of your HDTV Tuner. Connect the othe
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Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER VIDEO L AUDIO S-VIDEO R 3A 3B TV 3C AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT INPUTS V SUB CMP1 CMP2 ANTENNA/ COMPOSITE INPUTS CABLE LEFT LEFT Y Y S-VIDEO V L R VID1 RIGHT RIGHT PB L PB L L DVI-HDTV VID2 Wired IR FOR FACTORY USE ONLY FIXED VARIABLE PR R PR R V L R AUDIO AUDIO R 1C VIDEO L R VCR IN AUDIO 1B OUT AUDIO L VIDEO R ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN 1A CABLE O R OFF-AIR ANTENNA 2 14 Chapter 1 VCR TV Satellite
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Connections & Setup TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV. B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR. C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR. 2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your
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Connections & Setup DVD PLAYER AUDIO OUT Y PB PR L R S-VIDEO 1A TV 1B AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT INPUTS V SUB CMP1 CMP2 ANTENNA/ COMPOSITE INPUTS CABLE LEFT LEFT Y Y S-VIDEO V L R VID1 RIGHT RIGHT PB L PB L L DVI-HDTV VID2 Wired IR FOR FACTORY USE ONLY PR R PR R V L R FIXED VARIABLE AUDIO AUDIO R VIDEO L R VCR IN AUDIO 2C OUT AUDIO L VIDEO R ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN 2B 2A CABLE O R 3 OFF-AIR ANTENNA 16 Chapter 1 DVD VCR TV
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Connections & Setup TV + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player. B. Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y PB PR jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PB PR jacks on the DVD player. Notes: If your DVD player does not have Y PB PR jacks, but does have an S-Video jack, connect the player to the VID1 S-VIDEO jack on the TV using an
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Connections & Setup A/V RECEIVER TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers CD TAPE TV VCR IN IN OUT IN IN OUT R These are two different ways your TV uses a component to L hear audio. Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE Connect to either FIXED AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and to the Audio Inputs on or VARIABLE Output the A/V receiver. TV • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT INPUTS V SUB an A/V re
