RCA HDTV TV Receiver User Manual


 
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Using the TV’s Menu System
Special Features
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Auto Tuning
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Video Input Setup
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Signal Source
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Channel Search
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Signal Search
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Main Menu Connections
Press OK to start a Channel Search using only the search
features that are checked above.
Channel Search finds channels
for you. Check fewer boxes to
make the search faster (but
less complete) and vice versa.
The first time that you do a
Channel Search, put a check in
all the boxes to do a thorough
search for channels.
Input to search:
Cable Input
Antenna Input
Channels to search:
Digital channels
Analog channels
Other search options:
Detect antenna or cable setting
Include previously found channels in search
To add a channel that Channel
Search didn't find, clear all
menus and directly tune to the
channel with the number keys.
Start
Start
Tip
You can still add a channel that was not found
by Channel Search. Clear any on-screen menus,
and tune to it by using the number buttons on
the remote. If the channel can be tuned, it will
be added to the channel list for that tuner.
Special Features
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Auto Tuning
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Video Input Setup
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Signal Source
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Channel Search
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Antenna InfoSignal Strength
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Main Menu Connections
Press OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels to
help you adjust terrestrial TV antenna(s).
Channel 5 Antenna Input
Digital
Strength: 94
Channel 4 Antenna Input
Analog
Strength: N/A
Channel 3 Antenna Input
Analog
Strength: N/A
Channel 2 Antenna Input
Digital
Strength: 95
Channel 1 Antenna Input
Analog
Strength: N/A
Connections Menu
The Connections menu specifi es various ways to adjust the inputs to your
television. Items in the Connections menu are: Signal Strength, Channel Search,
Signal Source, Video Input Setup, Auto Tuning, and Special Features.
Signal Strength
This screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channel
number, the station name (only when tuned and available, e.g. NBC), whether
the channel is digital or analog, which tuner is picking up the channel, and
current signal strength of digital channels.
When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list, the TV attempts to tune
to that channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal
strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a
digital channel will be shown as “- -” until the signal is strong enough for use,
then numbers will appear. Analog channels will always have the display,
“N/A”, since analog signal strength is not measured.
Only primary channels appear in the list. Cable channels and digital
subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, do not appear.
Note: If you have an antenna connected to the Antenna and Cable
Inputs, press the ANT•CAB button to view your channels on the Antenna
Input, or vice-versa.
Channel Search
Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the TV channels
available through the Antenna and Cable inputs. When the TV fi nds an active
channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or
channels with no signal at all) aren’t placed in the channel list.
To do a complete channel search, check each box that pertains to your TV. For
example, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight Cable
Input and press OK to place a checkmark in the box. Select Start to begin the
setup.
Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes some time to
complete because all possible analog and digital channels are being
searched.
If a cable box is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT or a CableCARD is
in use, Channel Search won’t work for Cable Input.
Assisted Setup
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Preferences
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Connections
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Parental Controls
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AudioAudio
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Picture Quality
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Main Menu
Press OK or4to access the Audio menu.
•Signal Strength: Check the signal strength of a channel.
•Channel Search: Search for available channels in your area.
•Signal Source: Lost remote? This screen changes inputs.
•Video Input Setup: Choose component or composite video.
•Auto Tuning: Create one button access to your devices.
•Special Features: For advanced users only.
The Connections menu has screens for specifying and
optimizing the connections (inputs) to the TV: