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1. me i LCD User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again 4 r F p Find Inside e Connections e Remote rca com television 1665105B indb 1 2 17 06 6 31 29 PM i i i Important Information CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN personnel This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that A instructions accompanying the product presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not The TV is unstable until it is properly attached to the expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus base or mounted to the wall Please follow the base shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No ob or wall mounting instructions provided in the User s jects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed Guide to ensure your safety on the apparatus This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of this product 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 Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of
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3. Erase message Clears all lines of text you ve entered Line 1 Line 4 Enter up to 4 lines of text 25 characters per line Press the right arrow button to start entering text on a line then press the up and down arrow buttons to change characters Press OK when you re done entering text for a line Parental Control Menu The Parental control menu was explained in Chapter 2 Go to page 20 for more information Time Menu Go back Sleep timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of Sleep timer 03 00 Zzz time Time ref channel 12 PBS l Time 08 25PM Time ref channel Choose your PBS station to have the TV set the Date 07 07 05 ene time for you Wait about one minute for the time to be set Wake up timer Daily Wake up time 08 00AM o Wake up channel 12 time manually If it is eight o clock for example you must first enter Ie cS CTE eo the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose Time If you didn t set the time reference channel enter the current Turn off time 10 00PM between AM and PM Date Lets you set the current day month and year Calendar Displays the current month and year with the day highlighted according to what you set for the Date option above Wake up timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on Note The Wake up timer is available only when the time has been set Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on Wake up channel Lets
4. you re telling the TV what channel input to tune to when you press the corresponding button on the remote control Setup Go back Channel setup List and Labels Autotuning Closed caption Preferences Message 3 Autotuning Go back Set VCR channel Set DVD channel Chapter 4 1665105B indb 41 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears Highlight Channel setup and press OK on your remote control Highlight Autotuning and press OK Choose which device button you would like to set Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches way you have the device connected to this TV and press OK You can select from the following inputs or channels the N A Choose this if you don t have this particular device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel input when you re using this device Channel 3 or 4 Device is connected to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG or DIGITAL INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 VID or SVID Video or S Video Input Device is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on
5. 6 2 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr outputs on the DVD player G Connect your red and white audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the CMP1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device L Plug in the TV see page 13 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a DVD player Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VID Gf connected to the VIDEO jack or CMP1 if connected to the CMP1 jacks displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels press the ANTENNA button Note If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your device is connected to the VIDEO Input you might be tuned to the wrong input Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen e If you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup e To continue connecting devices go to the next page 2 17 06 6 31 42 PM tai B d Connections and Setup HDMI DVI Connection This is an ex
6. Digital CC size Standard Flashing Digital CC font Ashley 0 o Digital CC opacity Solid Digital CC color Lets you choose the color of the digital Rr Vne closed caption text White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Digital CC Back opacity Solid Dig CC Back color Black Magenta or Cyan Digital CC back opacity Lets you set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Dig CC back color Lets you choose the color of the area of the screen behind the digital closed caption text White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan Note These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital closed captions Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning it depends on what the broadcaster is sending If the closed captioning for a program is not digital the Digital CC style settings will not have an effect Preferences 3 Pref aaea Ch No Display Turn this feature on if you want the channel number displayed on screen Ch No Display Language ele ei Language Lets you select your preferred language for the Maximum TV volume R Power Save Made D menus English Espa ol or Fran ais Maximum TV volume This feature is intended to stop volume from being turned up too loudly Set the volume at the loudest level you d want to hear Press and hold OK to hear the maximum volume you set Power S
7. You can have up to 6 favorite channels for your analog channels and 6 for your digital channels Then use your FAV button on the remote to scroll through your favorite channels Autotuning Not available with your remote Go to Chapter 4 for details about the Autotuning feature if you have a compatible RCA universal remote Closed caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as Go back text on the TV screen Channel setup y ne a i Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only Closed caption specific programs encoded with closed captioning information When ae e a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are CC setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning 3 Closed caption information appears on the screen Go back CC setting On always Off No captioning information displayed Analog CC type CCl gaS E Vigo SEIVICE te On always Captioning information shown always when Digital CC preset Default Digital CC style M available On when muted Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Analog CC type If available lets you select the captioning mod
8. interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd St Indianapolis IN 46290 2006 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in China TOCOM 1665105B 1665105B indb 44 2 17 06 6 32 01 PM
9. lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Check Supplied Parts Check that the following parts were packed with your product Remote control 2 AA batteries Part R130A1 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 1665105B indb 5 D 2 17 06 6 31 39 PM _ in Connections and Setup ANTENNA CABLE ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL INPUT Get the Pictu re O O The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture also known as the signal The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT See the graphic to the left for these locations Getting Digital Channels What You Need e Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable A Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If not go to step B If so plug the antenna or Coaxial cable coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive free off air local digital channels Er ae B Do you have a set top box If not go to Getting Regular Analog Channels If so you or need to call your cable comp
10. press and hold the 1 button until 1 and two dashes appear then add the second two digits Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 until 1 appears release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3 To enter a digital channel with a sub channel enter the main channel then press the right arrow to enter the sub channel and press OK ANTENNA Switches between Analog and Digital input channel When tuned to an input press to go back to the most recently used tuner Antenna or Digital input CC For the Analog input displays the CC setting and Analog CC type for the Digital input displays the CC setting Digital CC type and Digital CC preset CH or CH Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing FAV Favorite Press to browse the channels set in your Favorite List Go to page 31 for more information FREEZE While watching TV freezes the picture Press OK again to unfreeze GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel INFO Brings up the channel banner press again to clear the screen INPUT Accesses the available video input channels VID SVID CMP1 CMP2 VGA and HDMI Press the CH or CH or ANTENNA button to resume TV viewing MENU Displays the menu system If in a sub menu takes you back to the pr
11. problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problem TV won t turn on e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box No picture no sound but TV is on e You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view If you re trying to view a connected device press INPUT until the picture from that device appears or press ANTENNA to watch TV e Maybe the Signal source option is set incorrectly Go to page 30 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the ANALOG or DIGITAL INPUT jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e If you re getting a black and white picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your TV three
12. ratings All Children 3 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 4 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status TV ratings for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block Go back Status D L S V 5 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK 6 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect Note If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Chapter 2 21 1665105B indb 21 D 2 17 06 6 31 48 PM Using the TV s Features Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is OD Sexually explicit dialogue represented by the D L S Vand FV on your screen When you block Adult language a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well 3 pos To block program content 1 Determine the content themes you want to block 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the r
13. 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 1665105B indb 2 D 2 17 06 6 31 38 PM ee E Important Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions a ee es eo CE 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 po
14. the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front VIDEO or S VIDEO input channel when you press the corresponding device button CMP1 or CMP2 Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Y Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel CMP1 or CMP2 when you press the corresponding device button HDMI Device is connected to the HDMI DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the HDMI input channel when you press the corresponding device button 41 2 17 06 6 32 00 PM i j i Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor What we will do within one year e At our option either a pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges plus replacements parts to repair your television or b replace your television e At our option the replacement parts or replacement television provided under the warranty may be new or refurbished What your warranty does not cover e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e lt A unit that has been modified or incorporated into
15. without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and US V Chip Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow button to highlight Unrated Exempt Then press the right arrow button to toggle between View and Block Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls These features can be found in other menus MultiTask Audio The MultiTask Audio feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected and being used on the VGA input To use the feature 1 Tune to the program on the TV you want to listen to 2 Switch to VGA mode or PC input by pressing the INPUT button on the remote until you see VGA on screen 3 Press the SOUND button on the remote The sound from the TV program can now be l
16. yellow video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV e If you re getting no picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cable connected to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of your TV These jacks are used to connect recording devices A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your TV e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 29 for more instructions No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e If using S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the device s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R Audio Input jacks e The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 26 for more information e The internal speakers might be turned off Go to page 27 for more information Blank screen e Check your connections If you used yellow red and white cables to connect make sure they re connected to the yellow red and white jacks on the side of the TV not to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of the TV e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a device connected to the TV dike a DVD press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel e Press the ANTENNA
17. you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set To enter a digital channel press ANTENNA button on your remote Turn off timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself off Turn off time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself off Chapter 3 33 1665105B indb 33 D 2 17 06 6 31 57 PM Chapter 4 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 6 for more information 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 Are there other ways to view High Definition HD video Besides using an off air antenna as mentioned above you can also use a set top box to receive digital video Contact your cable company to purchase digital cable and have them connect the box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best way How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the bottom left corner of the screen An A is displayed for an analog channel A D is displayed for a digital channel Why are there b
18. zoom or panning use the up or down arrow button to make adjustments to the picture and or eliminate the bars Listed below are the different formats available and what they look like a PAA J gt F _ e 4 3 available for analog video may 16 9 zoom available for analog video Horizontal stretch may be available be available for digital video may be available for digital video only for digital video The following formats are only available for analog video 16 9 Cinerama 16 9 panning Chapter 2 25 1665105B indb 25 2 17 06 6 31 50 PM Main Menu Channel Guide Sound Picture Setup Parental control Time Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV The Parental control menu is discussed in the Features chapter To access the menu system 26 1665105B indb 26 Go back 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an option and press OK to display it The name of the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons to move to a different option within the menu If necessary press the OK button to display the choices of the option you ve highlighted If available use the text at the bottom of each screen for help 4 To return to the Main Menu press the MENU butt
19. 22 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained on page 23 Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock V Chip see below Note Parental control settings are not available for HDMI or CMP1 or 2 inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is blocked Change channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated Go to page 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations GO back Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings Lock Par Control using q password Select channel 51 MTV Block channel M Q Lock Unlock Parental Controls oe Parental control If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for Front panel block M V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect Lock TIME menu
20. AL INPUT_ Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna digital cable or digital cable box COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player e CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade or component video cables for the connection When using CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R AUDIO jacks e CMP1LAUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs The left audio connector is usually white e CMP1RAUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs The right audio connector is usually red e CMP2 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Component Video Same as described for CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr and CMP1 Audio above Make sure you connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 L and R AUDIO jacks HDMI DVI Input Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output e HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices e LAUDIO used for DVI only Provides left audio connection
21. ANTENNA T DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 p A A GROUNDING CONDUCTORS A NEC SECTION 810 21 g o A ROUND CLAMP sa GROUND CLAMPS A ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Important Information i 1665105B indb 3 D 2 17 06 6 31 38 PM Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees i Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ssssssssssessssss 5 Protect Against Power SUIGES ccseseeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Protect Devices from Overheating 0cc8ce 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference essere oe sha se rcentenvosseecinteesaiersaveasiers sak 5 Use Indirect Light assessino 5 Check Supplied Parts icise vivccsccecieemecneccuvessewnevovenstues 5 Get the Picture eee ne re nee er ee ene eee 6 Getting Digital Channels 6 Getting Regular Analog Channels 008 6 Choose Your Connection cccsececeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeeeneeees 7 Video Basic CONNECTION cceceeeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeuees 8 Component Video Advanced Connection 8 HDMI DVI Connection ccccceecceseeeeeeteeeeeneeeeeees 10 VGA CORMCCUIONT serria ae 12 Plugim tne TN ooren 13 Put Batteries in the Remote cccccssseeeeseseeeeeeeees 13 Turn on the WV cc seaceiapeeeestnesae erneissestrederseieeeaeseeniess 13 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the in
22. Out jack on the set top box If your set top box has a DVI jack connect an HDMI cable and an Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the HDMI DVI R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L jacks on the back of the device Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI DVI jack To view this device 1 Plug in the TV see page 13 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a set top box 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see HDMI displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels press the ANTENNA button e If you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup e If you experience HDMI problems go to the HDMI Troubleshooting section on page 36 2 17 06 6 31 44 PM Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks NIM WASTTT TTT TTT TEER AAAA AAA AAAA DAANAN ANANNDNI WI Wy I WS Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer 1 If necessary co
23. SE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE 42 Chapter 4 1665105B indb 42 D 2 17 06 6 32 00 PM ee Other Information How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by
24. What You Need to Know e Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog 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 e When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set the options for using an analog signal source To complete a channel search now go to page 14 e When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Analog Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Analog Input Cook for A at the bottom of your channel banner Go to page 15 for more information 6 Chapter 1 1665105B indb 6 D 2 17 06 6 31 39 PM Choose Your Connection Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative Connections and Setup who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Jacks Used L MONO SS AUDIO Video Audio R and L MONO These jacks are located on the
25. acedown on a surface that is soft yet strong enough to hold the TV B Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the four holes on each side of the TV s base as the arrows indicate on the base 2 Make sure all cables are already connected to the TV 3 Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall Chapter 4 D 2 17 06 6 31 59 PM ee Other Information V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence v TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D in
26. ample of a connection using the HDMI DVI jack Wi Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions Device with HDMI AA Device with DVI Video Out Audio Out HDMI Out Audio Out DVI Out 10 Chapter 1 1665105B indb 10 2 17 06 6 31 43 PM Connecting the Device High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connection ee Connections and Setup that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack Audio cables are color coded Red right audio White left audio ONeOFF button INPUT button Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV Chapter 1 1665105B indb 11 Using the example of a set top box If your set top box has an HDMI jack connect an HDMI cable Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI Input jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device OR HDMI DVI adapter A Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI Input jack on the back of the TV Attach an HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI
27. any or satellite service provider They ll use special cables to utdoororndaoor allow you to view digital channels To view your regular channels go to Getting Regular antenna Analog Channels Step B What You Need To Know e 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 e When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set the options for using a digital signal source To complete a channel search now go to page 14 amp e When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Digital Input look for D at the bottom of your channel banner Go to page 15 for more information Getting Regular Analog Channels What You Need e Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable e Coaxial cable with cable A Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If not go to step B If so plug the antenna or a coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive or free off air local analog channels Outdoor or Indoor B Do you have cable If so plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA antenna CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive your cable channels
28. ars on my screen and can I get rid of them Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the ZOOM button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars The format changes as you press the ZOOM buttons and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on screen formats go to page 25 Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen is blank or appears like snow You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Channel List menu Go to page 30 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you ve connected a signal to both ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for each sub channel of that digital channel 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 1665105B indb 34 D 2 17 06 6 31 58 PM ee Other Information Troubleshooting Most
29. ave Mode If no signal is detected from the VGA input jack for 5 minutes puts the TV in power save mode Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions iType is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Floridian Plate Gothic and Screen are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Ashley is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation Registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions 32 Chapter 3 1665105B indb 32 D 2 17 06 6 31 57 PM ee Using the TV s Menu System Message Set a message that appears at the bottom of the TV screen Message Press the CLEAR button to clear the message If Display is turned on the message appears when the TV is turned back on after being turned Display Start time 06 00PM off Recurrence 30min Stop time x Text flashi a A Start time Set the time you want to display the message Not Line 1 P available if the time hasn t been set in the Time menu Line 2 m Line 3 A Recurrence Set how often to display the message 10min 60 Line 4 min Display Turns on or off to display a message on the TV Stop time Set the time you want to the message to stop Text flashing Turn on to display the message flashing
30. button e Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel Chapter 4 35 1665105B indb 35 D 2 17 06 6 31 58 PM Other Information Buttons don t work e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 33 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 33 for instructions Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e Press the ANTENNA button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Sound menu to choose mono sound Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder e Check to make sure volume isn t limited by the maximum volume feature Go to page 32 for mo
31. e used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Digital CC type If available lets you select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Digital CC preset If available lets you select between Default and Custom options Custom changes according to what you set for the options below Closed caption options continued on next page Chapter 3 31 1665105B indb 31 D 2 17 06 6 31 56 PM _ i j i Using the TV s Menu System Digital CC style If available lets you customize the following lt Digital CC style display options Go back Digital CC size Standard Digital CC size Lets you set the size of the digital closed Science cea caption text You can choose Standard Large or Small Digital CC opacity Solid Digital CC color White F Digital CC Back opacity Solid Digital CC font Lets you select a character design for the Dig CC Back color Black digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc of a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Ashley Floridian etc Digital CC opacity Lets you set the appearance of the Digital CC style is digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Go back l
32. e if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are using an off air antenna for digital TV signals Auto Ch search Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 14 for more information Auto Ch update Searches for any new channels that are not in your channel list and adds them to the list List and Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel Channel number Use the number buttons on your remote to enter the channel number In channel list If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list highlight In channel list and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the right arrow button to uncheck the box List and Labels continued on next page Chapter 3 D 2 17 06 6 31 56 PM ee Using the TV s Menu System Channel label Allows you to add a six character label which C gt ition aunt is displayed on screen when you tune to the channel entered in Go back the Channel number option above Press the up and down arrow ae nie i button to scroll through the available characters Continue to press Channel label the right arrow button to highlight the next space to add another Favorite channel character Press the left arrow button to erase the label Favorite channel The channel you entered for Channel number can be saved as a favorite channel
33. e sound comes through your speakers The options available vary according to the input selected Mono available for regular TV viewing only Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Sound mode Provides special processing through your speakers depending on the setting you chose as your Sound type The available audio modes are Normal Does not give any special processing simply provides the mono or stereo sound provided by the signal you re watching Wide available only for mono signals Widens sound from mono broadcasts and mono devices connected to your TV for a fuller more spacious sound Stereo Wide Available only for stereo signals Gives a surround effect with more bass SRS sound range beyond the size of the speakers Balance Adjusts how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers SRS Allows you to hear deeper richer low bass tones that normally you wouldn t hear from the speakers commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume Sound effect These options are best used to provide more depth to the sound O
34. ermitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Chapter 4 39 1665105B indb 39 D 2 17 06 6 31 59 PM _ En Other Information C8 Childre
35. escesseeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 42 Care and Cleaning ssssssssssnsnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nne 43 2 17 06 6 31 38 PM Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all devices 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 e Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User s Guide Protect Devices from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack devices e If you place devices in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e 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 devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place devices above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room
36. evious menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system displays sub menus ONeOFF Turns the TV on and off PRESETS For the Analog input displays Picture and Sound preset option For the Digital input displays Picture and Sound preset and Dig Ch Aud Lang and CH CH buttons SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time Press CLEAR to cancel SKIP SLEEP Sets the TV to turn off Each time you press the right arrow button the clock adds 5 minutes up to 240 minutes SOUND For the Analog input displays the Tone control menu For the Digital input displays Picture and Sound preset and Dig Ch Aud Lang and CH CH buttons In VGA mode switches to the TV s audio VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume ZOOM or ZOOM Press left or right to change the size of the picture on screen Chapter 1 D 2 17 06 6 31 47 PM Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Analog Channel Banner Digital Channel Banner SAP The current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program inf
37. frequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 14 Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in p
38. hannels box to block all channels When you tune to a digital channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked Front Panel Block Select this option to block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel buttons so that they can t be used by someone like a young child The remote still tunes to any channel If you re using this to keep children from changing channels remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the front panel block will not take effect Chapter 2 23 1665105B indb 23 D 2 17 06 6 31 49 PM i j i Using the TV s Features Lock Time Menu Turn this option on to lock the Time menu so that the time settings can t be changed by someone like a young child Press OK to place a check mark in the box to lock the Time menu When you access the Time menu you ll need to enter a password to view the channel Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs Parental control Go back The Unrated Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the Lock Par Control f A ie V Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed Unrated TV Block channel programs may include news sports political religious local and E ect wet weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and Front panel block Lock TIME menu programs
39. ight arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme TV ratings 4 Press the OK button to change its status to lock in the example Go back rors to the left you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 TV MA View The language for TV MA is blocked as well TV 14 View TV PG View Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content es oe themes or age based ratings TV Y View You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect To view content theme after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note that if you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately enale rand Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings Gaback If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada V Chip from the Parental control menu Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK 2 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to French ratings z change Go back Ta 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above ans oc 16 ans Block the one you selected change
40. int 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 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 15 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See following example Ke ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ENI GROUND CLAMP T mp
41. ions are only available for VGA input Auto adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters color misalignment or blurring Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture Vertical position Adjusts the picture s position upward or downward Horizontal position Adjusts the picture s position left or right Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu press MENU on the remote and then select Setup from the Main Menu Channel setup Signal source If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT only select Analog If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT only select Digital If you connected a signal to both inputs select Both Analog signal type available for the analog tuner only The analog signal type was set during the initial setup If you change how you receive broadcasts through the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT you must change the Signal type setting Choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are using an off air antenna for analog TV signals Dig signal type available for the digital tuner only The digital signal type was set during the initial setup If you change how you receive broadcasts through the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT you must change the Signal type setting Choose Cabl
42. istened to while you use the PC Press SOUND again to turn off the feature Note The MultiTask Audio feature can also be turned on in the Sound menu called VGA sound source Go to page 28 24 Chapter 2 1665105B indb 24 D 2 17 06 6 31 49 PM ee Using the TV s Features Calendar Use the calendar feature to display the current month and year just like a calendar The current month and year is displayed if you ve set it correctly in the Date option in the Time menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote Highlight Time and press OK 2 Highlight Calendar and press OK 3 To display a different month and year highlight the selection and press the left or right arrow button to make a change Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV Press the ZOOM button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the ZOOM buttons and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the ZOOM button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars If the analog format type is
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44. itial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV the language screen appears English Fran ais Espa ol Ss Channel setup C gt 14 1665105B indb 14 Signal source Ana signal type Dig signal type Auto Ch search Auto Ch update Channel setup Go back Signal source Ana signal type Dig signal type Auto Ch search Auto Ch update Channel setup Go back Signal source Ana signal type Dig signal type Auto Ch search Auto Ch update Cable Autodetection Autodetection Autodetection Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system If English is your preferred language press OK To choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press OK Complete Channel Setup Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable and or an off air signal before you start the next part of the setup Set the Signal Source im A Did you connect a signal to both ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS on the back of your TV If not go to step 1B If so press the down arrow button to highlight And signal type and go to step 2 B Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT If not go to step 1C If so press the right arrow button to select Analog and then press the down arrow butto
45. l video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or source device is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the ZOOM button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Go to page 25 for more explanation of screen formats D 10 1 CBS Look for the D at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re on the Digital Input Changing Channels e Digital channels can have both primary channels ike the analog channel number and sub channels First tune to the Digital Input by pressing the ANTENNA button and look for a D at the bottom of the screen To tune to a digital channel with a sub channel enter the primary channel number then press the right arrow button Enter the sub channel number and press OK e Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune Chapter 1 15 1665105B indb 15 D 2 17 06 6 31 46 PM _ nr Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV There are several ways to connect devices ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable or cable box ANTENNA CABLE DIGIT
46. m US V Chip T If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press fees a and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 nrated Exempt seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password Block all dig channels O 20 Chapter 2 1665105B indb 20 D 2 17 06 6 31 48 PM Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block o TV ratings Go back Status D L S V Rating Field Lets you select Content Themes Lists the content themes from a list of age you can block or view based ratings you can block or view Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked Ww or locked Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings US V Chip TV Ratings mma d Blocking Age Based Ratings Parents Strongly Cautioned You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested l 1 Choose Parental control from the Main Menu If Parental controls have previously been locked you must enter your password Directed to Children 7 years and older 2 Highlight and select US V Chip Then select TV
47. matic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K Sharpness not available on VGA Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Noise reduction not available on VGA Reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between Off for no noise reduction Low for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments To return to the Picture menu press the up or down arrow button Advanced picture settings not available on VGA Advanced settings Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources Film mode Advanced that were originally recorded on film dike most movies and Tint O OoOO subsequently converted to a different format for TV broadcast Automatic format M for example Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original Another name for this process is rever
48. n 8 and Older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violen
49. n S Video cable from another device Make sure you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV To access a device connected to the VIDEO jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until SVID appears at the bottom of the screen Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the same time Ca Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV To adjust volume control of the headphones go to the Headphone settings option in the Sound menu Chapter 1 17 1665105B indb 17 D 2 17 06 6 31 47 PM _ in Connections and Setup ONeOFF O OO SLEEP 0o00 D O OO INPUT ANTENNA PRESETS e pa al ee amp BACK MENU A INFO eeoce FREEZE gt CLEAR O ZOOM 2 Remote control part number R130A1 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready 18 1665105B indb 18 The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a one digit analog channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel
50. n to highlight And signal type Go to step 2 C Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT If not go to step 3 If so press the right arrow button to select Digital and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig signal type Go to step 3 Set the Analog Signal Type 2 A Did you connect cable to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT If not go to step 2B If so leave the option set to Cable and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig signal type Go to step 3 B Did you connect an antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT If not go to step 3 If so press the right arrow button to highlight Antenna and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig signal type Go to step 3 Set the Digital Signal Type 3 If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT leave the option set to Autodetection The signal type is chosen for you and changes on screen according to that type once a signal is detected Press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Ch search Go to step 4 Chapter 1 D 2 17 06 6 31 45 PM ee Connections and Setup Complete the Channel Search lt Channel setup N 4 Even though the initial channel search can take several minutes Go back Pa ar E aos you must complete it in order for your TV to display channels and Ana signal type Cable programming Press OK to begin the channel search The menu oh Sere Tes aa eae shows the TV i
51. nnect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 6 2 Connect your monitor cable Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC s video output jack Note if your PC s video output isn t 15 pin you ll need an adapter that can connect to a 15 pin monitor cable 3 Connect your audio cable Connect a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the VGA AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC Notes The maximum panel resolution is 1366 x 768 Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting The Multilask Audio feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected Go to page 24 for more information Viewing the PC 1 Plug in the TV see page 13 for details and the PC if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the PC 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VGA displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels press the ANTENNA button 12 1665105B indb 12 D Chapter 1 2 17 06 6 31 45 PM ee Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Do not plug into an outlet contr
52. olled by a light switch Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert two fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the front of the TV or ONe OFF on the remote control How to Use the Remote Control to eee Complete the Initial Setup SLEEP 0 ANTENNA PRESETS The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button on to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub menu More than one selection displays for example On a menu choice with a sub menu displays dots Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a Arrows different color Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose Setup Chapter 1 13 1665105B indb 13 D 2 17 06 6 31 45 PM Connections and Setup Complete the In
53. on until it s displayed Note Options in the menus that are grayed out and can t be highlighted are unavailable or in progress Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu e Press the CLEAR button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear Channel Guide Menu The Channel Guide menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list The Analog and Digital Inputs display their own Channel Guide menu Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a channel then press OK to tune to the channel and exit the menu Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound Tone control a SINE T menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the oae e Normal Main Menu The following audio items can be adjusted Balance o O poe eae ete Tone control If no Sound effect is selected displays Sound preset Auto Volume Level M Sound etedi Noas and Frequency range If a Sound effect is selected Bass and Treble are Internal speakers M Headphone settings Advanced settings displayed Go to the next page for more information on Sound effect Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 2 17 06 6 31 53 PM Tone control Go back Sound preset Frequency range These Tone cont
54. or the visually impaired Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks e Variable Provides variable output from the MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV e Fixed Provides fixed output from the MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to a receiver or amplifier With the Fixed Output the TV s volume control graphic equalizer and mute are disabled This output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control for controlling the volume VGA sound source Allows you to listen to the TV s audio while in PC mode Also known as MultiTask Audio Go to page 25 for more information Dig Ch Aud Preset Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program then the TV plays it If not then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S The default digital channel audio language options are English Spanish French German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Dig Ch Aud Lang Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then
55. ormation CC Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Commercial skip 0 30 Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip SKIP timer Stereo Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in mono Thur 09 29 05 Current date A 10 CBS analog The A means it s an analog channel The channel and program you re currently viewing are displayed D 10 1 CBS digital The D means it s a digital channel The channel sub channel Cif available and program you re currently viewing are displayed 4 3 or 16 9 format Current screen format If there are black bars on screen you might be able to get rid of them by pressing the ZOOM buttons on the remote Go to page 25 for more information on screen formats Zzz 00 25 Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set 06 05pm Current time Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 1665105B indb 19 D 2 17 06 6 31 47 PM _ S555 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V Chip and Canada V Chip menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can be blocked by age based ratings such as TV MA which is explained on page 21 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L This is explained on page
56. other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by TTE Technology Inc e Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer How you get service e Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer visit www rca com television look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 951 9582 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rca com television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO
57. pera Jazz Rock Cathedral Karaoke When a sound effect option is selected Sound preset and Frequency range aren t available and instead are replaced by Bass and Treble WOW TruBass SRS and C symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Chapter 3 1665105B indb 27 D 2 17 06 6 31 54 PM Creates a three dimensional sound while extending the Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during 27 i j i Using the TV s Menu System Internal speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers If you have a device connected to the Audio Output jacks on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the device instead uncheck the box Headphone settings Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust Volume Bass and Treble The Headphone sound option allows you to choose Stereo Mono or Auto These descriptions are same as for Sound Type see above Advanced settings Advanced settings Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the Audio output Fixed channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with VGA sound source VGA input SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used Dig Ch Aud Preset English b d di ird ae f th d f Tale A a E to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video f
58. re color coded Green Blue and Red zA Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio ONeOFF button INPUT button Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV Chapter 1 1665105B indb 9 ee Connections and Setup Connecting the Device with Video Basic This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack for example a DVD player Note If the device you re connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables we recommend you use the Component Video Advanced Connection instead See instructions below Using the example of a DVD player If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 6 Connect your yellow video cable to the side of the TV Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input jack on the side of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the DVD player G Connect your red and white audio cables to the side of the TV Connect the audio red and white cables to the AUDIO R and L MONO jacks on the side of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Connecting the Device with Component Video Advanced This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr jacks for example a DVD player Using the example of a DVD player If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page
59. re instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 31 for more instructions TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly e Switch the Automatic format feature off See page 29 for more information Problems with HDMI DVI Connection e Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e If you are tuned to the HDMI DVI input and you re receiving Unusable Signal message on screen press the INFO button on the remote If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI DVI input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in If problems persist try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e If you have black bars on each side of your picture the device you connected might have a switch or a menu option allowing you to change the pic
60. right side of the TV when facing the back Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Audio R and L HDMI DVI Cables Needed Audio Video Component Video HDMI OR 4 HDMI DVI adapter Audio Go to page 8 9 page 10 11 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Chapter 1 1665105B indb 7 2 17 06 6 31 40 PM Connections and Setup Video Basic Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack Go to the top of page 9 for specific instructions These jacks are located on the side of your TV I Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions PERS es G D Component Video Advanced Connection This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks Go to the middle of page 9 for specific instructions Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions KO MO eL b pB an GN b eo ee OMORO 8 Chapter 1 1665105B indb 8 D 2 17 06 6 31 41 PM SK Composite cables are color coded Yellow video Red right audio white left audio Component Video cables Y Pb Pr a
61. rol settings only appear if no Sound effect is selected Tone control Go back Treble These Tone control settings only appear if a Sound effect is selected Go back Tone control Sound type Sound mode Balance SRS TruBass Auto Volume Level Sound effect Internal speakers Headphone settings Advanced settings Personal Stereo Normal Auto Volume Level Sound preset Allows you to choose a specific sound preset Press the right arrow to cycle through the options Standard Using the TV s Menu System Movie Voice Music Flat Videogame Video camera and Personal Frequency range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound preset option Choose a band and make adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency 120Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1 2kHz 3kHz 7 5kHz 12kHz you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level When you re done adjusting the levels press the MENU button to exit To view the frequency range of another Sound preset option press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound preset Bass Increases or decreases the bass of the sound Treble Increases or decreases the treble of the sound Sound type Controls the way th
62. s running a channel search When it s complete the uto Ch search Running Auto Ch update F Channel setup menu remains on screen To exit the menu system Progres press CLEAR Channels found Some channels might have been found during the channel search that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they don t appear as you change channels To do this press OK oy ret EELE E EEE a ie the List and Labels menu appears Note that removing channels channel searches from your channel list may be time consuming so you might want to do it later Go to page 30 for details on editing your channel list What To Expect Watching TV e Remember If you have an analog signal connected to your ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT then look for an A at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re tuned to the Analog input Press the ANTENNA button if the A isn t appearing Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays these channels in a 16 9 format Press the ZOOM button to view the different formats available Go to page 25 for more explanation of A 10 CBS screen formats Look for the A at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re on the Analog Input e Remember If you have a digital signal connected to your ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT then look for a D at the bottom of the screen to make sure you re tuned to the Digital input Press the ANTENNA button if the D isn t appearing Most digita
63. se 3 2 pulldown Advanced recommended enables the feature only when the TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved Advanced is the default setting The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the TV is used solely with film based sources ike DVDs on a non progressive scan player The Off setting turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Tint Adjusts the balance between red and green levels Automatic format When enabled box checked the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for each channel as well as input channels Tip If the picture is switching screen formats abruptly during normal TV viewing switch the Automatic format feature off Note Automatic format and Video noise reduction are available for the CMP1 input only if the signal is 480i Chapter 3 29 1665105B indb 29 D 2 17 06 6 31 55 PM Using the TV s Menu System Picture Go back Black level Color Contrast Color warmth Auto adjustment Phase Clock Vertical position Horizontal position emmm gt VGA Picture menu Go back Channel setup List and Labels Autotuning Closed caption Preferences Message List and Labels 30 1665105B indb 30 Go back Channel number In channel list Channel label Favorite channel The following Picture menu opt
64. se a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a PC to your TV Go to page 12 for more information Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the TV Main menu VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL lt Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH v_ Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off Right Side Input Jacks when facing back of TV L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO Input VIDEO Input Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player To access a device connected to the VIDEO jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until VID appears at the bottom of the screen S VIDEO Input Allows you to connect a
65. t enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way 40 Chapter 4 1665105B indb 40 D 2 17 06 6 31 59 PM Autotuning Other Information Note Autotuning is not available with your remote You must purchase a compatible RCA universal remote to use the autotuning feature The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have each device connected to your TV When you set up autotuning
66. the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S Piare Picture Menu Go back Picture preset The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the Black level picture looks The Picture menu options apply to the video for the ie main TV and video input selections All picture options can be applied ontrast Black expand Medium to each input VID or SVID CMP1 or CMP2 VGA HDMI Analog and Soins nam Digital The VGA input has different Picture menu options Noise reduction High Advanced settings 28 Chapter 3 1665105B indb 28 D 2 17 06 6 31 55 PM ee Using the TV s Menu System Picture presets not available on VGA Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Cinematic SOP ae Natural Sports Videogame Video camera or Personal Choose the aa setting that is best for your viewing environment Color Picture Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Contrast Black expand Medium Color warmth Warm Sharpness ee Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of Color Adjusts the richness of the color Noise reduction High Advanced settings the picture Black expand not available on VGA Makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture Low Medium or High Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three auto
67. this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Chapter 4 43 1665105B indb 43 D 2 17 06 6 32 00 PM SS55 ee FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that
68. to block 13 ans 22 Chapter 2 1665105B indb 22 D 2 17 06 6 31 49 PM ee Using the TV s Features Movie ratings Status Block Block Parental control Go back Lock Par Control Select channel Block channel Block all dig channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V Chip Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt Parental control Go back Lock Par Control Select channel Block channel Block all dig channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V Chip Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental control 3 Select US V Chip 4 Select Movie ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian ratings Block Channels Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select channel option Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to block then press the down arrow button Press OK to place a check mark in the Block channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked Block Digital Channels Turn this option on to block all digital channels Press OK to place a check mark in the Block all dig c
69. ture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 1080i e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI DVI input 36 Chapter 4 1665105B indb 36 D 2 17 06 6 31 58 PM ee Other Information The Remote Control Doesn t Work gt e Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices Problems with V Chip Parental Control The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Parental control select Lock Parental Controls don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password turn the TV off Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating What Else Can I Do If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed yo
70. ur problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet power strip etc Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug the TV back in turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please visit www rca com television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service Chapter 4 37 1665105B indb 37 D 2 17 06 6 31 59 PM ai B d Other Information at d T ol t Lt gt u See eS aa Jo p a Remove the screws from the four holes on each side of the TV s base 38 1665105B indb 38 Nk Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution The wall mount must bear a minimum of five times the TV s net weight without causing damage To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount For model L26WD12 purchase a VESA MIS F 400 200 4 400 200 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically 4 means M4 type screws need to be used For models L32WD12 and L37WD12 purchase a VESA MIS F 400 200 6 400 200 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically 6 means M6 type screws need to be used 1 You need to remove the base first before attaching the wall mount A Place the TV f
71. when using the DVI jack The left audio connector is usually white e R AUDIO used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack The right audio connector is usually red Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound MONITOR OUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Digital or Analog Input excluding copy protected programs and component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording AUDIO Use the Audio Out jacks when using the MONITOR OUTPUT Video jack or use these jacks by themselves to connect an audio receiver to the TV for enhanced sound quality If you use these jacks to receive your sound you don t need to connect the speakers supplied with the TV Make sure you set the Audio output correctly in the Advanced Settings Sound menu Go to page 28 for more information e L Audio Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white e R Audio Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red 16 1665105B indb 16 D Chapter 1 2 17 06 6 31 46 PM ee Connections and Setup VGA Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable VGA AUDIO Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the VGA jack U
72. 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 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 on the next page 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

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