RCA M50WH92S User manual

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Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
•Connections................. page 9
•Remote.......................... page 21
•Features ........................ page 31
•Menus............................ page 39
•FAQs............................... page 51
•Troubleshooting......... page 52
•Warranty ...................... page 58
HDTV User’s Guide

This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents
a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). With the exception of
the lamp, no user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your
RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Returning the card allows us
to contact you if needed.
Product Information
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. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No ._______________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or 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, 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.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat, surface. Don't place the TV on
soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in
reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches
from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand, cabinet, or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being
accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to
the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.
This symbol indicates that the lamp in the HDTV contains mercury.
Special disposal of the lamp for environmental reasons may be
required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal
or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org, or call 1-800-338-0376
for more details.

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Introduction
Thank You for Choosing RCA
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television (HDTV) featuring Texas
Instruments Digital Light Processing® 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, it is the most user-friendly of its kind–with
comprehensive on-screen instructions that guide you through all of the TV’s features. There are
three main things about HDTV that bring you a superior viewing experience: (1) resolution, (2)
aspect ratio, and (3) digital signal and sound.
Resolution
The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV is due to the
resolution this technology provides. HDTV is capable of resolution that is up to almost 10 times
the resolution of the picture on a regular, analog TV!
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use a 4
x 3 aspect ratio, which means the picture is a little wider than it is tall (a screen
that is 20 inches wide is about 15 inches tall).
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie industry
created the 16 x 9 aspect ratio (also called widescreen format) to get people
back to seeing movies. When the standards for HDTV were being developed by
the ATSC (Advanced Television Standards Committee), the 16 x 9 aspect ratio
was chosen as the format for HDTV.
This widescreen format is much closer to the way we see and the pictures are
crisper and cleaner with more detail in the close-up and panoramic views.
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. Digital signals, in
contrast to analog signals, can be reproduced precisely because the images
are transmitted 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.
Digital Light Processing, DLP, the DLP logo, and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
16 x 9 Aspect Ratio
4 x 3 Aspect Ratio

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Introduction
Other Key Features of Owning an RCA HDTV
RCA HDTV has been designed with features that will enhance your TV viewing experience, and
features that provide flexibility to build on the digital revolution that is taking place. A summary
of your TV’s most unique features follows. Go to Chapter 3 for more details on these and
additional features.
Integrated HDTV Tuner with QAM
RCA was the first to offer an integrated tuner with its HDTVs, which means there
is no need for another box to receive digital programming. Your TV is equipped
with a QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) tuner that enables reception of
unscrambled digital cable content. If you have regular cable, your TV will receive
some digital channels that are available through a cable connection.
User-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV
• You can customize your TV to fit your viewing taste and match the lighting
where you watch TV by using Personal Presets and/or the picture preset
settings: Vibrant (Day), Natural, Cinematic (Night), and Sports. You can
adjust each input to a different setting and the TV will automatically adjust
the picture settings when you change inputs.
• Help Text: The on-screen help text describes your TV’s features and explains
how to use them.
Lamp Replacement
DLP technology uses a special lamp. Eventually, you’ll need to replace this lamp,
which you can do yourself by following the instructions that come packed with
the new lamp. To order the correct lamp, you’ll need to know your TV’s model
number, serial number, and lamp type–this information is listed on the Service
Model Number sticker (example of the sticker is shown on the left). To find this
sticker, face the back of the TV. The sticker is located on the left side of the TV.
For future reference, write down the information in the space provided at the
left.
Picture Settings
Picture Preset Mode
Go Back
1
2
0
Screen Adjust
Advanced Picture
Screen Format
5
4
3
Press 5or 6to point to an option, then press OK to select it.
Press 3to return to the menu.
A change in this screen is applied to Input 3.
Vibrant (Day)
Natural
Cinematic (Night)
Sports
Personal
Contrast 65%
Color 70%
Tint 55%
Brightness 60%
Sharpness 55%
Auto Flesh Tone On
Color Temperature Cool
Video Noise Filter Frame Comb
Green Enhance On
Detail Enhance On
Contrast Enhance On
Main Menu4Picture Menu
Help text
Model No._________________________
Lamp Type________________________
Date______________________________
Service Model Number Numéro de Modéle-Service
SERIAL SERIE LAMP
M50WHXXXXX
000000000 X
EXAMPLE: Service Model Number
sticker with lamp type listed.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Thank You For Owning an RCA HDTV.............................................................................4
Other Key Features of Owning an RCA HDTV ..........................................................4
Lamp Replacement ..................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 7
Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................... 7
Protect Components from Overheating.................................................................... 7
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference............................................. 7
Use Indirect Light........................................................................................................7
FCC Statement ........................................................................................................... 7
Get the Picture .................................................................................................................. 8
Getting Cable Channels..............................................................................................8
Getting Off Air Channels............................................................................................8
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................9
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection.................................................................10
Audio/Video Connection .......................................................................................... 11
HDMI Connection ..................................................................................................... 12
Advanced Audio Connection Information..............................................................14
Setting Up Your TV ......................................................................................................... 15
Remote Control Buttons Used for the Assisted Setup ................................................. 15
Complete the Assisted Setup ................................................................................... 15
Set the Menu Language...........................................................................................16
Complete the Channel Search .................................................................................16
Choose Setup Options ..............................................................................................16
What To Expect ......................................................................................................... 17
Watching TV.............................................................................................................. 17
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 17
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 18
The Front/Side of Your TV .............................................................................................. 20
Side Input Jacks.........................................................................................................20
Front Panel................................................................................................................ 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control.............................................................................. 21
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices .................................................. 23
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................... 23
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................23
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It................................................. 24
Modes of Operation .................................................................................................24
Volume Punchthrough Feature ...................................................................................... 25
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands ................................................... 25
Using the INPUT Button.................................................................................................. 26
Remote Code List ............................................................................................................ 26

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Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner............................................................................................. 31
Digital or Analog TV Channels....................................................................................... 32
Direct Tuning to a Channel ...................................................................................... 32
Getting a Program Description................................................................................32
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................ 33
Lock/Unlock TV ......................................................................................................... 33
How V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada .......................................................... 33
USA V-Chip TV Ratings .............................................................................................34
Channel Lists ................................................................................................................... 37
Auto Tuning Feature ...................................................................................................... 38
Future Downloadable Ratings ....................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels................................................................. 39
Navigating the Menu System................................................................................... 39
On-Screen Help ......................................................................................................... 39
Controls ..................................................................................................................... 39
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................... 41
Picture Preset Mode .................................................................................................41
Picture Settings ......................................................................................................... 41
Screen Format ........................................................................................................... 42
Advanced Picture Menu ...........................................................................................42
Screen Adjust Menu .................................................................................................43
Audio Menu..................................................................................................................... 44
Sound Preset Mode ..................................................................................................44
Sound Logic............................................................................................................... 44
Balance ...................................................................................................................... 44
Advanced Audio ....................................................................................................... 44
Channel Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 46
Channel Search ......................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................... 47
Setup Options Menu....................................................................................................... 47
Closed Captioning .................................................................................................... 47
Time Menu ................................................................................................................ 49
Quick Startup ............................................................................................................ 49
Assisted Setup ........................................................................................................... 49
Menu Preferences..................................................................................................... 49
Advanced Options .................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............................................................................. 51
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 52
Lamp Replacement Information .................................................................................... 56
Replacing the Lamp Unit.......................................................................................... 56
HDTV Specifications........................................................................................................ 57
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 58
Care and Cleaning........................................................................................................... 60
FCC Information .............................................................................................................. 60

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Chapter 1: 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 or
power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
• Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it won’t flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
FCC Statement
This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable
television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming.
Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of
a set-top box. For more information, call your local cable operator.

Connections & Setup
8 Chapter 1
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT For Factory
use only
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
Get the Picture
The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel
of your TV allows you to receive analog and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT. See graphic below for the location of the jack.
Coaxial cable
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT
What You Need To Know
Your TV is equipped with a QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) tuner that enables reception
of unscrambled digital cable content. If you have regular cable, your TV will receive some digital
channels that are available through a cable connection. Your TV can also receive analog and digital
off-air cable signals from an indoor or outdoor antenna.
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
Note: This back panel graphic is
for representation only. Your back
panel might be different.
Getting Cable Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of
the TV to receive cable channels.
What You Need
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
• When you’re ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to a digital channel. Digital
stations typically have a dash in the channel number and a number following the dash which is a
subchannel. Go to page 17 for more information.
• When you’re ready to watch an analog channel, make sure you are tuned to an analog channel.
Analog stations contain no more then three digits. Go to page 17 for more information.
Getting Off Air Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free local
off-air digital and analog channels.
What You Need
Indoor or outdoor antenna
What you Need to Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local
digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you
what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna. Once you determine
what type of antenna you need, go to rca.com.
• Depending on your antenna capability, it may be necessary to rotate your antenna and repeat the
channel search to find all off-air channels in your area. To speed this process, uncheck the box
Detect antenna or cable signal. Also to avoid erasing channels already found, uncheck the box
Search channels already in my channel list.

Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 9
Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...
Component video page 10
page 11
Audio/Video
S-Video
pages 12-13
HDMI
OR
HDMI
Y Pb Pr
Audio R and L
Video
Audio R and L
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT
HDMI™
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
INPUT 2
COMPOSITE
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDMI/DVI™
adapter
Audio
Audio
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your HDTV, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the
signal you want to achieve. The HDMI and component jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; composite jacks
are good, while connecting components to the Antenna or Cable input is fair.
Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect
your TV.

Connections & Setup
10 Chapter 1
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUTPUT
FIXED/VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT
HDMI 1 INPUT HDMI 2 INPUT For Factory
use only
INPUT 2
VIDEO
L
R
Y/VIDEO
PB
L
R
S-VIDEO
INPUT 3
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUT 4
COMPOSITE ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
INPUT
L R
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
INPUT 1
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
L
R
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
White
Red
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
• If you are done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 15
to complete the Assisted
Setup.
• To continue connecting
devices, go to the next
page.
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
Green
Blue
Red
Note: This back panel graphic is
for representation only. Your back
panel might be different.
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD
player. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video or composite video, we recommend
you use the component video input for better quality.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 8.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
Connect three video cables or component video cables to the INPUT 1 Y/VIDEO PBPR
jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y PBPR outputs on the DVD player.
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the INPUT 1 R and L Audio jacks on the back
of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the TV’s INPUT 1 jacks. To view this device:
1. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control to put the remote in TV mode.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels
until you see Input 1 (Component) displayed in the channel banner.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct device you want to
view. This is called Auto Tuning. See Chapter 3 for more information on Auto Tuning.