RCA R52WH73 User manual

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HDTV User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
•Introduction...........page 2
•Connections ...........page 7
•Remote ....................page 21
•Features ..................page 31
•Menu........................page 41
•FAQs.........................page 54
•Troubleshooting ...page 55

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 that 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).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for
extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos,
phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. might cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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.
Warning: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can
cause the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such damage is
not covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that 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 on page 1.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers:
Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this
product 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
This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.

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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 the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Even if the power indicator is off,
the apparatus is still not fully disconnected from the power source. To disconnect the apparatus completely from the power source,
take its power plug out of the wall outlet or power strip. The power plug must be easily accessible.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If an outside antenna is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges. In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National
Electrical Code and in Canada, Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the antenna
system. See the figure on the right for details.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
(NEC) National Electrical Code
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.

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Introduction
Feature Analog (NTSC) HD Digital (ATSC)
Total Scan Lines 525 1125
Effective Scan Lines 480 1080
Aspect Ratio 4:3 16:9 (Widescreen)
Max Resolution 720 x 480 1920 x 1080
Sound 2-ch Stereo 5.1 ch Surround
Thank you for choosing RCA
Congratulations on purchasing this RCA High Definition Television (HDTV).
Your purchase decision represents an investment in a new generation of
technology—HDTV. Even though this is a technologically advanced HDTV, it
is the most user-friendly of its kind—with on-screen instructions that guide you
through all of the TV’s features.
The best of both worlds
Your HDTV has two tuners: one for regular, analog television and one for off-air
digital television (ATSC). On your HDTV's back panel you'll see two inputs—one
for cable TV or regular, off-air programming and one for off-air digital television.
While you're watching TV, you can switch from one tuner to the other with the
ANT•CABLE button on your remote.
There are many off-air antennas you can use to receive off-air digital television.
Find out which antenna will work best in your environment and where you
should put your antenna for the best reception. For more information on
antenna reception in different parts of the U.S., go to www.antennaweb.org.
What makes HDTV better
With your new High-Definition Television, 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.
Resolution (it’s math...that works for you)
The crisp, lifelike picture that people rave about when experiencing true HDTV
is due to the resolution this technology provides. The resolution is measured by
calculating the number of active lines of pixels. A pixel (which stands for picture
element) is a small dot. The picture you see on your TV is composed of these
dots.
A regular, analog television only has a resolution of about 200,000 pixels (480
vertical pixels x 440 horizontal pixels = 211,200 pixels). The HDTV format is
capable of more than 2 million pixels (1,920 x 1,080 = 2,073,600).
More pixels equal more detail. In summary, HDTV is capable of resolution that
is up to 10 times the resolution of the picture on a regular, analog TV!
PR
DVI-HDTV
VID1
VID2
CMP1 COMPOSITE INPUTS
COMPONENT
INPUT
V L R
L R
FIXED AUDIO
AUDIO
SUBWOOFER
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT
S-VIDEO VR
R
Y
L
R
L
PB
FOR FACTORY
USE ONLY
VARIABLE
VR
HDTV
ANTENNA/
CABLE
ANALOG
INPUT
L/MONO
L/MONO
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
INPUT
Connect the off-air antenna for
digital television to this input jack.
Connect cable TV or your off-air
antenna for regular, analog TV to
this input jack.

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Introduction
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is simply the width and height of the picture. Regular TVs use a 4:3
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).
When the standards were being developed for television broadcasting in 1941
by the NTSC (the National Television Standards Committee), it made sense to
adopt the 4:3 aspect ratio the film industry was using at that time.
As TVs dropped in price and people prospered in the 1950s, the movie industry
had to find a way to get people out of their living rooms and back to the movie
theatres. That’s when they created the 16:9 aspect ratio (also called widescreen
format). When the standards for HDTV were being developed by the ATSC (Ad-
vanced Television Standards Committee), the 16:9 aspect ratio was chosen as the
format for HDTV.
This widescreen format makes sense because it’s much closer to the way we
see. Our field of vision is actually much wider than tall because of our periph-
eral vision. Not only is it closer to the way we see, but 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. 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 be-
cause the images are transmitted and received using the computer language of
1s and 0s. Such precision yields a signal with amazing picture clarity and out-
standing sound quality.
Other Key Features of owning an RCA HDTV
There are other HDTVs on the market. But your 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.
16:9 Aspect Ratio
4:3 Aspect Ratio
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