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P42WHD33 42" Diagonal Widescreen Plasma HDTV Specifications BRAND TECHNOLOGY SDTV / EDTV / HDTV Capability Category RF Tuning Capability Analog Video Formats (NTSC/480i) Digital Video Formats (480p, 720p, 1080i) PICTURE Display Type Screen Size Display Aspect Ratio Display Resolution Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Ratio Adjustable Color Temperature Adjustable Picture Control Format Control... THOMSON S.A. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC... DVI - OUTPUTS Headphone Jack Video Output Audio Output REMOTE CONTROL Model Number Type ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED Users Guide Power Cord ...
P42WHD33 42" Diagonal Widescreen Plasma HDTV Specifications BRAND TECHNOLOGY SDTV / EDTV / HDTV Capability Category RF Tuning Capability Analog Video Formats (NTSC/480i) Digital Video Formats (480p, 720p, 1080i) PICTURE Display Type Screen Size Display Aspect Ratio Display Resolution Brightness (cd/m2) Contrast Ratio Adjustable Color Temperature Adjustable Picture Control Format Control... THOMSON S.A. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC... DVI - OUTPUTS Headphone Jack Video Output Audio Output REMOTE CONTROL Model Number Type ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED Users Guide Power Cord ...
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... Video (Advanced) Connection ........ 10 HDMI/DVI Connection 12 VGA Connection 14 Plug in the TV 15 Put Batteries in the Remote 15 Turn on the TV 15 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 15 Complete the Initial Setup 16 Set the Menu Language 16 Complete Channel Setup 16... Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV 19 Front Panel Buttons 19 Left Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV) .. 19 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode 20 Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes .......... 21 Using the INPUT Button 21 Programming the...
... Video (Advanced) Connection ........ 10 HDMI/DVI Connection 12 VGA Connection 14 Plug in the TV 15 Put Batteries in the Remote 15 Turn on the TV 15 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 15 Complete the Initial Setup 16 Set the Menu Language 16 Complete Channel Setup 16... Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV 19 Front Panel Buttons 19 Left Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV) .. 19 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode 20 Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes .......... 21 Using the INPUT Button 21 Programming the...
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... publication are for speakers 2 speakers 2 sets of speaker wire Note: If you need to replace your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you plug any of the User's Guide. Refer to...PRESETS CC 1 SKIP INFO GUIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 8 9 0 ANTENNA REVERSE RECORD PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE AGAIN SPEED ZOOM OPEN CLOSE SEARCH Remote control 2 AAA batteries Part # RCR311TBM2S Power cord Eight screws for representation only. Chapter 1 Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting ...
... publication are for speakers 2 speakers 2 sets of speaker wire Note: If you need to replace your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you plug any of the User's Guide. Refer to...PRESETS CC 1 SKIP INFO GUIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 8 9 0 ANTENNA REVERSE RECORD PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE AGAIN SPEED ZOOM OPEN CLOSE SEARCH Remote control 2 AAA batteries Part # RCR311TBM2S Power cord Eight screws for representation only. Chapter 1 Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting ...
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... the AUDIO R and L/MONO jacks on the side of the TV's screen. • If you might be tuned to the Audio Output jacks on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VID displayed at the bottom of the device you see page 15 for details) and...
... the AUDIO R and L/MONO jacks on the side of the TV's screen. • If you might be tuned to the Audio Output jacks on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VID displayed at the bottom of the device you see page 15 for details) and...
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... Out jack on the back of your set -top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter. Turn on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you 've connected to the R and L jacks on page 45. Since HDMI technology is connected to view...
... Out jack on the back of your set -top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter. Turn on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you 've connected to the R and L jacks on page 45. Since HDMI technology is connected to view...
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... of a 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to a 15-pin monitor cable. 3. Turn on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you 'll need an adapter that can connect to the Audio Output jack on -screen for a long... you to connect to page 33 for more information. Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is 852 x 480 for model P42WED33; 1024 x 768 for model P42WHD33. The maximum panel resolution is an example of the TV and the other end to the VGA AUDIO jack on page 8. 2. If necessary, connect your...
... of a 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to a 15-pin monitor cable. 3. Turn on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you 'll need an adapter that can connect to the Audio Output jack on -screen for a long... you to connect to page 33 for more information. Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is 852 x 480 for model P42WED33; 1024 x 768 for model P42WHD33. The maximum panel resolution is an example of the TV and the other end to the VGA AUDIO jack on page 8. 2. If necessary, connect your...
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...SKIP INFO GUIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 8 9 0 ANTENNA REVERSE RECORD PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE AGAIN SPEED ZOOM OPEN CLOSE SEARCH OK button Arrows How to Use the Remote Control to display a sub-menu. a menu choice with a sub-menu displays dots (...). Plug the other menu items on the screen. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are... your TV by pressing the Power button on your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote control. Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from the back of the TV or ON•OFF on the...
...SKIP INFO GUIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 8 9 0 ANTENNA REVERSE RECORD PLAY FORWARD STOP PAUSE AGAIN SPEED ZOOM OPEN CLOSE SEARCH OK button Arrows How to Use the Remote Control to display a sub-menu. a menu choice with a sub-menu displays dots (...). Plug the other menu items on the screen. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are... your TV by pressing the Power button on your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote control. Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from the back of the TV or ON•OFF on the...
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In the TV menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. CH Scans down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. Left Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV) L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, ..., acts like the down through the channel list. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the bottom of the screen. VOL...
In the TV menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. CH Scans down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. Left Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV) L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, ..., acts like the down through the channel list. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the bottom of the screen. VOL...
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.... When viewing a channel, press the left or right arrow to change the channel up or down through the remote control. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (VID, SVID, CMP1, CMP2, VGA,... any menu or display from the screen and returns you to its minimum level. MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to normal viewing. Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Indicator DVD ON OFF VCR TV VOL CH MUTE GO BACK CLEAR MENU OK PRESETS CC 1 SKIP INFO GUIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 8 9 0 ...
.... When viewing a channel, press the left or right arrow to change the channel up or down through the remote control. When tuned to an input, press to go back to the most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (VID, SVID, CMP1, CMP2, VGA,... any menu or display from the screen and returns you to its minimum level. MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to normal viewing. Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Indicator DVD ON OFF VCR TV VOL CH MUTE GO BACK CLEAR MENU OK PRESETS CC 1 SKIP INFO GUIDE 2 3 4 5 6 7 INPUT 8 9 0 ...
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...turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. Button Descriptions for some remote-controllable VCRs or DVD players. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control for DVD and VCR Modes AGAIN In DVD mode, replays the last several seconds of ...OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens or closes the DVD disc tray. SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index Search feature. Using the Remote Control SKIP Press once before returning you to turn on other compatible DVD players. GUIDE If you have connected to the previous channel, press the...
...turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. Button Descriptions for some remote-controllable VCRs or DVD players. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control for DVD and VCR Modes AGAIN In DVD mode, replays the last several seconds of ...OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens or closes the DVD disc tray. SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index Search feature. Using the Remote Control SKIP Press once before returning you to turn on other compatible DVD players. GUIDE If you have connected to the previous channel, press the...
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... be programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan devices. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to operate each of codes. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Using the Remote Control DVD and VCR buttons CLEAR...
... be programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan devices. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to operate each of codes. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Using the Remote Control DVD and VCR buttons CLEAR...
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...;nish, press and hold the device button you want to be programmed. 2. Therefore, you could operate the TV. 1. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the device to operate does turn the device ON or OFF. 3. Release the device button. 6. For example, if you want to...back ON. 2. If automatic code search doesn't find the code, the remote is probably in VCR mode.) Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Note: Each time you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is not compatible with your device brand and none work, try all the codes ...
...;nish, press and hold the device button you want to be programmed. 2. Therefore, you could operate the TV. 1. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the device to operate does turn the device ON or OFF. 3. Release the device button. 6. For example, if you want to...back ON. 2. If automatic code search doesn't find the code, the remote is probably in VCR mode.) Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Note: Each time you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is not compatible with your device brand and none work, try all the codes ...
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...2080, 2081, 2123 Portland 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110 Proscan 2000, 2001, 2131 Protec ...2061 Pulsar ...2104 Quarter...2011 Quartz ...2011 Quasar...2021, 2022, 2125 RCA 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, ... 2061 Yamaha 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111 Zenith 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128 DVD codes Programmable for VCR button. Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for DVD button. Aiwa ...3009 Apex...3023, 3024 GE ...3000 Hitachi...3008 JVC ...3002, 3010 Konka...3011, 3012 Magnavox...
...2080, 2081, 2123 Portland 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110 Proscan 2000, 2001, 2131 Protec ...2061 Pulsar ...2104 Quarter...2011 Quartz ...2011 Quasar...2021, 2022, 2125 RCA 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, ... 2061 Yamaha 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111 Zenith 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128 DVD codes Programmable for VCR button. Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for DVD button. Aiwa ...3009 Apex...3023, 3024 GE ...3000 Hitachi...3008 JVC ...3002, 3010 Konka...3011, 3012 Magnavox...
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... want to watch a tape on the current channel. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that might be able to change your remote control. 3. This display is available on the VCR. SAP Stereo A 10 CBS CC 4/3 Format Analog Channel Banner Commercial Skip: 030 Thur 09/...device connected to bottom). Current time left to right and top to this publication are displayed. Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA devices. When you set up the channel the TV tunes to set: Set VCR Channel Lets you set . Autotuning ... Closed caption ... ...
... want to watch a tape on the current channel. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that might be able to change your remote control. 3. This display is available on the VCR. SAP Stereo A 10 CBS CC 4/3 Format Analog Channel Banner Commercial Skip: 030 Thur 09/...device connected to bottom). Current time left to right and top to this publication are displayed. Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA devices. When you set up the channel the TV tunes to set: Set VCR Channel Lets you set . Autotuning ... Closed caption ... ...
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... V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Block Channels Turn this option on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. When you tune to that channel you want to view the channel if the TV is locked. 30 ...channels box to block the channel. channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt - - - 51 MTV ... ... Select Parental control. 3. Select Movie ratings. Use the number buttons to enter the channel you 'll need to enter a password to place a check mark in the Movie ratings...
... V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Block Channels Turn this option on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. When you tune to that channel you want to view the channel if the TV is locked. 30 ...channels box to block the channel. channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt - - - 51 MTV ... ... Select Parental control. 3. Select Movie ratings. Use the number buttons to enter the channel you 'll need to enter a password to place a check mark in the Movie ratings...
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The format changes as you are available using the remote control. Most digital video is sent in 4/3 which your screen. Listed below are the different formats available and what they look like. ...available for the video you press the arrow buttons and the format type is sent in a 16/9 format which does fill your remote to see if a different format is available for analog video; may eliminate the bars. Analog video is displayed on how the station or... on your TV is zoom or panning, use the up or down arrow button to make adjustments to Parental Controls.
The format changes as you are available using the remote control. Most digital video is sent in 4/3 which your screen. Listed below are the different formats available and what they look like. ...available for the video you press the arrow buttons and the format type is sent in a 16/9 format which does fill your remote to see if a different format is available for analog video; may eliminate the bars. Analog video is displayed on how the station or... on your TV is zoom or panning, use the up or down arrow button to make adjustments to Parental Controls.
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... on the digital tuner until you can be applied to a program that has its own remote control for the main TV and video input selections. Lang. Dig. Press the right arrow to control the sound by the TV. • Fixed Provides fixed output from the MONITOR ...AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to the video for controlling the volume. Picture Go back Picture preset Black level Color Contrast Black expand Color warmth Sharpness Noise reduction Advanced settings Sports... ...
... on the digital tuner until you can be applied to a program that has its own remote control for the main TV and video input selections. Lang. Dig. Press the right arrow to control the sound by the TV. • Fixed Provides fixed output from the MONITOR ...AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to the video for controlling the volume. Picture Go back Picture preset Black level Color Contrast Black expand Color warmth Sharpness Noise reduction Advanced settings Sports... ...
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...into the terminal hole. Make sure the wire connected to the red terminal on the speaker is in something else. • The front panel controls may not be locked (disabled). Go to page 7 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be because the speaker wires aren't connected...- Go to page 37 for more information. Make sure only the exposed wire is set incorrectly. Chapter 5 43 Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by consulting the following troubleshooting list. A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your...
...into the terminal hole. Make sure the wire connected to the red terminal on the speaker is in something else. • The front panel controls may not be locked (disabled). Go to page 7 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be because the speaker wires aren't connected...- Go to page 37 for more information. Make sure only the exposed wire is set incorrectly. Chapter 5 43 Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by consulting the following troubleshooting list. A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your...
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... MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of a power surge. Can't select certain channel • Channel may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by the maximum volume feature. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on . • Try another channel. Go to uncheck the box. ...• Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in the Parental control menu and press OK to page 41 for more information. 44 Chapter 5 Other Information Blank screen • Check your VCR). • Press the ANTENNA...
... MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of a power surge. Can't select certain channel • Channel may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by the maximum volume feature. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on . • Try another channel. Go to uncheck the box. ...• Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in the Parental control menu and press OK to page 41 for more information. 44 Chapter 5 Other Information Blank screen • Check your VCR). • Press the ANTENNA...
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...unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices.) Problems with an NR rating. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the support number provided in and ...HDMI/DVI input and you see if the problem is fixed. Note that will fix this. If the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com/television for 10 seconds. Reset the power by the HDMI/DVI input. Keep your TV. Chapter 5 45 I don't remember my password and ...
...unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices.) Problems with an NR rating. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the support number provided in and ...HDMI/DVI input and you see if the problem is fixed. Note that will fix this. If the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com/television for 10 seconds. Reset the power by the HDMI/DVI input. Keep your TV. Chapter 5 45 I don't remember my password and ...