RCA HD52W56 User Manual

Also see for HD52W56: Technical specifications

Contents

50 Chapter 4Using the TV’s Menu SystemSpecial Features7 Ethernet Setup8Auto Tuning6Video Input Setup5Signal Source4Software UpgradeSoftware Upgrade3Channel Search2Signal Strength1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsYou can view your current TV-software version and checkif a new software version is available.If you have a connection to the TV's Ethernet jack, your TVmay periodically alert you to the availability of a TVsoftware upgrade which can be downloaded through theEthernet jack.From time to time, your cable company may use the CableInput to automatically upgrade the digital-cable softwarein the TV. If the TV is on, you'll be notified when it occurs.Status: TV-software upgrade XXXXX is available byselecting the "Upgrade Now" button below.Current TV Software Version and Date: A2.0B/B2.0AUpgrade NowSpecial Features7Ethernet Setup8Auto Tuning6Video Input Setup5Signal Source4Software Upgrade3Channel Search2Signal Search1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsPress OK to start a Channel Search using only the searchfeatures that are checked above.Channel Search finds channelsfor you. Check fewer boxes tomake the search faster (butless complete) and vice versa.The first time that you do aChannel Search, put a check inall the boxes to do a thoroughsearch for channels.Input to search:Cable InputAntenna InputChannels to search:Digital channelsAnalog channelsOther search options:Detect antenna or cable settingInclude previously found channels in searchTo add a channel that ChannelSearch didn't find, clear allmenus and directly tune to thechannel with the number keys.StartStartTipYou can still add a channel that was not foundby Channel Search. Clear any on-screenmenus, and tune to it by using the numberbuttons on the remote. If the channel can betuned, it will be added to the channel list forthat tuner.Signal StrengthThis screen lists any channel EVER added to the TV. The list shows the channelnumber, the station name (only when tuned, e.g. NBC), whether the channel isdigital or analog, which tuner is picking up the channel, and current signalstrength of digital channels.When you move the highlight to the Signal Strength list, the TV attempts to tuneto that channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signalstrength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for adigital 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. Digital subchannels, e.g. 8-1, 8-2, donot appear.Note: If you have both Antenna and Cable channels, press theANT•CAB button to view your Cable channels, or vice-versa.Channel SearchEngaging in a channel search tells the TV to search for all the terrestrial TVchannels available through the Antenna and Cable inputs. When the TV finds anactive channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stationsor 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. Forexample, if you’re only receiving cable from the CABLE INPUT, highlight CableInput and press OK to place a checkmark in the box. Select Start to begin thesetup.Notes: Channel Search with all options selected takes some time tocomplete because all possible analog and digital channels are beingsearched.If cable box or CableCARD is connected to your TV’s CABLE INPUT,Channel Search won’t work for it.Software UpgradeThe Software Upgrade screen contains current software information andindicates if a new upgrade is available. The software upgrades can beaccomplished only if you have the TV connected via the Ethernet cable to theInternet with ISP subscription. Select the Upgrade Now button, if available, toupgrade your software.Note: If using a dialup service via a router connected at a dialup speedof 56K, the Software Upgrade could take several hours or more. If TV isunplugged while doing a Software Upgrade during this time, it couldcause the TV to not operate properly.Ethernet Setup8Special Features7Auto Tuning6Video Input Setup5Signal Source4Software Upgrade3Channel Search2Antenna InfoSignal Strength1Go Back0Main Menu ConnectionsPress OK to measure the signal strengths of all channels tohelp you adjust terrestrial TV antenna(s).Channel 5 Antenna InputDigitalStrength: 94Channel 4 Antenna InputAnalogStrength: N/AChannel 3 Antenna InputAnalogStrength: N/AChannel 2 Antenna InputDigitalStrength: 95Channel 1 Antenna InputAnalogStrength: N/A