RCA DTV306 User manual

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric hazard, do not
expose this product to rain
or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCCrules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC
Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Use of this device
without the supplied power cord may cause this set to be non-compliant with
FCCpart 15 regulations.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images
include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This
damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ....................................... 5
Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6
Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components ............................. 6
Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 7
Front Buttons ............................................................................. 8
Back of the TV .......................................................................... 10
The Basic Connection ............................................................... 12
The Advanced Connection ...................................................... 13
Connecting Speakers to the TV ............................................... 14
Connecting aStereo Amplifier ............................................... 15
Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 16
Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 16
Step 5: Complete the Interactive Setup ........................................ 16
Step 6: Order Programming .......................................................... 16
USING THE REMOTE ................................................... 17
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 18
Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 20
Using the Remote to Control aComponent ................................. 21
Remote Control Codes ................................................................... 22
BASIC TV OPERATION ............................................... 23
About the Channel Banner ............................................................ 24
Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode .................................. 26
Changing Channels ........................................................................ 27
PIP(Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 28
PIPButtons ............................................................................... 28
Using the PIPFeature .............................................................. 28
PIPProblems? ........................................................................... 29
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................. 30
USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES ................................ 31
Bringing Up the Program Guides .................................................. 32
Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33
Anatomy of the DIRECTV® Programming Guide ......................... 34
Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35
Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35
Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36
The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 36
Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 37

Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide ................................. 38
The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42
ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS ....................................... 43
Picture Quality Controls ................................................................. 44
Picture Settings ........................................................................ 44
Color Warmth .......................................................................... 44
Noise Filter ............................................................................... 45
Convergence ............................................................................ 45
Picture Tilt ................................................................................ 45
Picture Presets .......................................................................... 45
Reset Controls .......................................................................... 45
Audio Controls ............................................................................... 46
Mute ......................................................................................... 46
Tone Controls ........................................................................... 46
Audio Processor .................................................................... 46
Speakers ................................................................................ 47
Sound Logic .......................................................................... 47
SAP ............................................................................................ 47
Optical Output ..................................................................... 47
Audio Language ...................................................................... 47
USING THE PROFILES ................................................ 49
About Profiles ................................................................................. 50
The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50
Editing Channels in aDIRECTV List ......................................... 50
Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51
Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51
Setting the TV Rating ..................................................................... 54
Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60
Locking and Unlocking aUser Profile ........................................... 61
Locking the System ........................................................................ 62
Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62
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OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES .................................. 63
Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64
Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64
Auto Tuning .................................................................................... 65
Channel Search ............................................................................... 66
Mailbox ........................................................................................... 66
Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67
Setting the Time and Date ............................................................. 71
Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 71
Color Scheme ........................................................................... 71
Translucency ............................................................................. 72
Default Guide ........................................................................... 72
Screen Format .......................................................................... 72
Caption Display ........................................................................ 73
Caption Mode .......................................................................... 73
Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 74
GETTI NG ASSISTANCE ................................................ 75
Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 76
Getting Antenna Information ....................................................... 76
Dish Pointing .................................................................................. 77
Your New Access Card .................................................................... 79
Running the System Test ................................................................ 79
Off-Air Guides ................................................................................. 80
Upgrades ......................................................................................... 80
REFERENCE .................................................................. 81
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 82
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 83
RCA HDTV Limited Warranty ......................................................... 84
FCCRegistration Information ........................................................ 85
Accessory Information ................................................................... 86
Index ............................................................................................... 91
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High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are
two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems
Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee. What makes your
High Definition Television (HDTV) special isthat it has tuners capable of receiving several types of signals: analog (in
NTSCformat) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite and high definition
satellite (coming from DIRECTV if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programmingt). This TV makes receiving all types of signals
seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.
DIRECTV DIRECTV HD
SATELLITE SATELLITE
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DIGITAL SIGNALS
PARTS OF A COMPLETE HIGH DEFI N ITION SYSTEM
So why is it called High Definition? Definition--commonly called resolution--refers to the sharpness of the image and is
determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper the
image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a display of over
one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or "wide aspect ratio" of 16:9 as opposed to the common 4:3
ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today's analog TVs) and progressive images (like a
computer monitor).
What this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like
yours will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CD-quality
audio with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts, and your
HDTV will help bring it all into your home.
t Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing
statement. DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.
*The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of oval,
you can receive programming from only one DIRECTV satellite.

GETTI NG STARTED
This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and
connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the
front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed
to start using your TV.
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STEP 1: UNPACK THE SYSTEM
Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord.
STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV TO OTHER
COMPONENTS
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been
connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on
what components you have, another connection may provide better
picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and
connection information to help you decide what connection is best for
you.
Remote Control Power Cord
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING
COMPONENTS
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
• Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.
• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or
disconnect any cables.
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or
Interference
• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back panel
instead of straight down the middle after you connect your
components.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the audio/
video cables as much as possible.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to
the safety sheet packed with your unit.
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Protect Your Components from Overheating
•Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange
the components so that air can circulate freely.
•Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a
stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air
rising from it will not flow around other components.

JACKS AND CABLES
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make
connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.
S-Video Jack and Cable
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.
This jack isavailable on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio
cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because
the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between
components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for
video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component
has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono)
audio jack on the TV.
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RFjacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and
DIRECTV signals.
These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RFand
coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and
ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal
distribution.
Optical Jack and Cables
The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you
own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can
use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound
quality.
Telephone Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. If
you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, some services require
this phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to
periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack,
which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one
pictured here. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local telephone
company to find out how to get one installed.
Y PBPR Jacks and Cable
The Y PBPRjacks allows you to connect an optional component video
source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality by
maintaining the video source as three separate signals through these
jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for
the connection.
S-Video Jack
Audio/Video Jacks
RF Jack
Digital Audio
Out Jack
Phone Jacks
Y PB PR
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FRONT BUTTONS
The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on
the TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may
be different from yours.
Ifyou cannot find your remote control, |
you can use the front panel of the TV to J
operate many of the TV's features.
TVIDIRECTV INFO
Front panel buttons on model P61310
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CH •
MENUIOK POWER
VOL
Front panel buttons on model F38310
TV|DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode.
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Presswhen in the
program guide to get more information on the highlighted program or
channel.
VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < moves
the highlight left and adjusts menu controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > moves
the highlight right and adjusts menu controls.
131-1vScrolls down through the current channel list. If you are in TV
mode and press CH v, you scroll down through TV channels. If you
subscribe to DIRECTV®programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you
scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH v moves
the highlight down one page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In
the program guides, CH v advances the highlight one screen down.
131-1^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are in TV mode and
press CH ^, you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to
DIRECTV® programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll up through
DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH ^ moves the highlight up one
page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In the program guides, CH
^ advances the highlight one screen up.
MENU|OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it
selects highlighted items.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
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