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2. AtTTE discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service New LCD Televisions screen sizes 33 through 47 Forhow long after your purchase One 1 year from the date of purchase for labor charges One 1 year from the date of purchase for parts What we will do e AtTTE discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service All Remanufactured Refurbished LCD Televisions Forhow long after your purchase Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for parts What we will do e AtTTE discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service How to get service Call 1 800 951 9582 Please have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information can be found on the back of your unit A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone fitis determined that your unit requires service the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited
3. Step 3 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the post support into the cabinet and aligning the post support guide on the slot opening Post support guide Slot opening Connections and Setup Step 4 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head 3 screwdriver Swivel Table Stand Assembly for model L32HD36 and L40HD36 Parts List 1 Stand Table 1 Hinge for model L40HD36 1 Hinge for model L32HD36 1 Hinge Cover for model 1 Hinge Cover for model L40HD36 L32HD36 4 Size M5 Screws 10 Connections and Setup Step 1 1 Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table 2 Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag Step 2 1 Take the stand base and the hinge 2 Position the hinge by aligning the slot on the hinge and the notch on the stand base 3 Attach the hinge to the stand base with four M5 screws from the bottom with a philips head 2 screwdriver Hinge Slot Connections and Setup Step 3 1 Take the stand base assembly and the hinge cover Fastener 2 Locate the hinge cover by aligning the biggest tab fastener to the biggest slot on the stand base amp 3 Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base Be sure all 3 tab fasteners snap firmly in place Note for model L32HD36 only 2 tab fasteners Step 4 Remove the stand ca
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6. Changing Channels Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and sub channels To tune to a digital channel with a sub channel such as 10 1 enter the primary channel number 10 then press the right arrow button Enter the sub channel number 1 and press OK 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 Connections and Setup Explanation of J acks in alphabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV There are several ways to connect devices ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna cable or cable box AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 VID1 Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks such as a VCR or DVD player e LAUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack The left audio connectors are usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT e R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack The right audio connector is usually red COMPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a device that has component VIDEO jacks such as a DVD player CMPTY Pb Pr Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video gra
7. Channel 3 or4 Device is connected to the ANTENNA CABLE 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 VID1 VID2 or S VIDEO Video Input Device is connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV or the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack or S VIDEO INPUT jack on the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VIDEO INPUT channel when you press the corresponding device button CMPT Component Video Input Compatible component VIDEO source such as an HDTV tuner satellite receiver or DVD player 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 CMPT when you press the corresponding device button PC Device is connected to the PC INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the PC input when you press the corresponding device button HDMI1 or HDMI2 Device is connected to the HDMI1 DVI or HDMI2 DVI INPUT 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 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
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9. The options lt gt Adjust 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 chan nel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Default Audio Language 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 French Spanish German Italian J apanese Chinese Korean Current Audio Language Not available for analog channels 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 digital channels until you turn the TV off If the lan
10. and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com television Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date 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 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 your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus 11 0
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12. US 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 Select Parental C ontrol Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Highlight and select Movie Ratings Press OK to view biock Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block Movie Ratings Go Back OU BB WN Using the TV s Features 37 ei English Ratings Press OK to view block Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Go Back US V Chip Canada V Chip Region Name Reset Downloadable Data Unrated Exmept VIEW lt OK gt Select Note You must remember to lock parental controls for rating limits to take effect G Parental Control Go Back Lock Parental Control w Select Channel 51 MTV Block Channel Button Block E V Chip gm Change Password OK Select Blocking Canada V Chip Ratings 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 pro grams as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Press MENU on the remote control the T
13. only for digital channels you re currently viewing are displayed Stretch Current screen format If there are bars on the screen you might be able to get rid of them by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote Go to page 39 for more information on screen formats ZZZ 00 25 Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set 06 05 PM Current time Autotuning 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 VID1 input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR To set up the Autotuning feature 1 Press MENU the Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control 3 Highlight Autotuning and press OK 4 Choose which device button you would like to set Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button Set SAT AUX Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT AUX button 5 Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV Using the TV s Features You can select from the following inputs or channels Disabled Choose this if you don t have a 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
14. or Flashing Digital CC Back Opacity Lets you set the the area of the screen behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Edge Color Lets you choose the edge color ofthe digital closed caption text Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan Digital CC Edge Type Lets you choose the edge type ofthe digital closed caption text None Raised Depressed Outline Left shadow Right shadow Digital CC Size Lets you set the size of the digital closed caption text You can choose Standard Large or Small Digital CC Font Lets you select a character design for the digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc in a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Style1 7 Menu Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Espanol or Francais Light Sensor Choose the On Off to turn on or off the light sensor located on the face of the LCD TV Autotuning The Auto Tuning menu was explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 34 for more information Time Menu Entry Time If you didn t set the time reference channel enter the current time manually Press OK to start input press left and right arrow buttons to select the input space then use up and down arrow buttons to set hours minutes and AM PM Press OK to finish input Auto Time Channel Choose a station to have the TV set the time for you Wait about
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16. the cable company 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 remove these channels from your channel list Remove these in the Channel List menu Go to page 38 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you have both analog and digital channels the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for scrambled channels non scrambled channels and each sub channel of that digital channel Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems TV won t turn on Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature on the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box No picture and no sound but TV is on 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 The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly Go to page 21 for detailed instructions The channel might be blank
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24. DIO cable Connect a 3 5mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the PC 18 Connections and Setup PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack Go page 18 for specific instructions PC INPUT VIDEO AUDIO Li Li tee Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 14 for instructions Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1 Plug in the TV see page 20 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 DVD player 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to select VID1 if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks CMPT if connected to the CMPT jacks or HDMI if connected to the HDMI1 DVI jack displayed at the top of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to view 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 select VID1 CMPT or HDMI1 displayed at the top of the TV s screen Note e If you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 21 to complete the Initial Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page View
25. M Radio Yamaha 001 021 024 053 054 055 059 060 064 081 086 191 196 199 206 234 236 243 244 245 246 247 262 268 284 285 288 302 317 321 347 351 402 405 Cable Codes ABC nes 008 009 022 026 032 034 040 041 042 081 085 Adelphia 005 025 Dic c PL R 092 Antronix 045 046 Archer 046 047 DAR SN 002 Bell SOU iet mins 092 Cable Vision 004 102 Cabletenna is Cableview 044 Citizen 051 Clearmaste 091 M Dr MM EET 091 eld Mos ERN 049 050 Comcast 000 001 039 COMUUNICS Sess i mme 035 051 Contec 026 031 053 COONAN nes PP enr 091 wo p FR 001 Director 001 089 Easten BOHEMIA 054 Everquest 035 086 FOCUS caasa ee tenere ard dd d a c c ER Rx 088 GC Electronics 046 051 IE Scu DRE vetas vi Ree Re REOR 040 041 ET M DD PIER EEUU 055 056 086 General Instrument 000 001 041 083 089 101 Goldstar Hamlin Hitachi ilico Jasco J errold 086 087 089 101 IM AQNAVOX ETETE EEFE EEIT Memorex PAGH AICI sue he dba RATE Hi Motorola 001 002 018 039 087 089 094 101 103 Movie TIME ss 051 064 Multi Canal DST Multitech 091 Iz s EMEA es 043 MET epa Sn men di 006 Novavision 014 015 016 017 022 024 025 PANASONIC eerte ERA 077 080 085 Paragon 085 PIS s aasia aaeei 062 067 068 069 098 099 Philips Magnavox nm 056 098 Pioneer 007 019 024 025 036 037 070 084 090 102
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27. TV Press the FORMAT buttons on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the FORMAT button 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 it 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 the screen press the FORMAT buttons to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The different formats available and what they look like follow Each format is available for analog video but it might not be available for digital video Stretch Center G s Create Password B Confirm Password Change Password Press OK when finished Using the TV s Features 39 Main Menu Exit Picture Sound Ke Parental Control Setup Time a Picture Go Back Picrure Settings ER Screen Format Normal Film Mode PC Settings Video Noise Reduction Low OK Enter Sub mneu Picture Settings Go Back Natural Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Color Warmth Normal L R Select 4 Using the TV s Menu Usin
28. Users guide RGA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV contents connections 60 remote 25 features 34 menus 40 FAQs 44 warranty 50 Important Information CAUTION Ol This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double RISK OF ELECTRIC A insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible SHOCK DO NOT OPEN parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that 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 if it is not 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 Indust
29. V s Main Menu appears Select Parental Control Select V Chip Select Canada V Chip Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block NO UW PWN 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 Reset Downloadable Data Select this option to reset the downloadable V Chip data Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and pro grams without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated pro grams and Canadian programs rated E Press the down arrow button to highlight Unrated Exempt Then press OK to toggle between View and Block View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Block Channel Turn this option on to block the
30. Warranty statement Atthe sole discretion of TTE television screen sizes 32 and smaller is either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufactured unit Atthe sole discretion of TTE television screen sizes 33 through 47 is either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice from an Authorized Dealer which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Other Information Damage resulting from non approved installation methods Signal reception problems not caused by your unit Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes including but not limited to rental purposes A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Special incidental or consequential damages Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card pac
31. Zenith 013 039 113 151 186 213 227 264 298 349 350 369 425 460 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE enn 492 DVD VCR Combo Codes Where the code is listed as 444 the first is for the DVD and the second is for the VCR Otherwise just the one code operates both the DVD and the VCR Remember to add the code for the database device type 0 for DVD 4 for VCR O 4 Broksonic 372 062 022 072 406 088 Hitachi 417 103 Insignia 113 117 JVC sua 366 054 367 055 317 056 318 058 319 059 403 094 397 079 398 080 399 081 400 082 403 085 409 095 317 056 318 058 319 059 Ec san 369 016 373 060 013 047 331 060 370 060 Pioneer in ies hn REX ara aor 377 064 SANSUI i tenerte vetet 378 065 022 072 de 124 379 125 410 111 oshiba 3 051 382 067 119 091 irs 096 393 076 uo 092 393 115 Zenithi i ez 369 016 151 116 227 099 SUE Apex 390 074 CineVision 414 117 Daewoo 419 107 Durabrand 113 117 Emerson 395 103 Funai 379 125 Go Video 227 100 402 084 404 086 413 087 i418 106 420 108 421 109 Goldstar ane 425 114 Magnavox 156 009 380 126 156 104 388 071 M MOrex nent ERAAN 022 072 Panasonic 383 061 385 068 386 069 407 089 407 105 371 061 P hilipS rss 156 009 391 075 Polaroid 390 074 423 112 PreSidiRi s icasncu su
32. and R AUDIO INPUT jacks The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 41 for more information e If your audio source has only one jack or is a mono audio source make sure you have plugged the connection into the Left AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV Blank screen Check your connections If you used yellow red and white cables to connect make sure they re connected to the yellow red and white VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV not to the VIDEO OUTPUT 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 like a DVD press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on Try another channel Other Information 45 46 Buttons don t work The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 43 for instructions 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 Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again Can t selec
33. cable Connect a video cable to the VID1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the DVD player 3 Connect your red and white AUDIO cables Connect the AUDIO red and white cables to the VID1 right and left AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DVD player Composite Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack OMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 14 for instructions OUTPUT T Tauno 1 lp s VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO Red a Yellow COMPONENT VIDEO i RAUDO y pb pp m f White G 6 6 G COMPOSITE CABLES ARE COLOR CODED YELLOW VIDEO RED RIGHT AUDIO WHITE LEFT AUDIO Connecting a Device with Component Video Better This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks for example a DVD player Using the example of a DVD player 1 If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 14 2 Connect your Y Pb Pr component VIDEO cables Connect three VIDEO cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT CMPT Y Pb Pr jacks on the back ofthe TV and to the Y Pb Proutputs on the DVD player 3 Connect your red and white AUDIO cables Connec
34. change channels If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA CABLE 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 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 fyou 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 or back of your TV three video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV e f you re getting no picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cable connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack 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 or back of your TV Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 40 for more instructions No sound picture okay The sound might be muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound Ifusing DVI S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the device s left and right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the TV s L
35. channel you see in the Selelct Channel option Use the left right arrow buttons to find the channel you want to block then press the down arrow button to select Block Channel 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 parental control is locked Button Block Select this option to block disable or unblock enable the TV s side 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 side panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the Block Buttons action will not take effect 38 Using the TV s Features Change Password This option let you set a new V chip password 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental Control 3 Select Change Password and press OK to display the password resetting menu 4 Using number buttons to enter the new password press OK Enter the new password again and press OK to confirm Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls These features can be found in other menus Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your
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38. d by the D L S V and FV on your screen When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content 4 TV Ratings Go Back ALI E S Vy 1 Determine the content themes you want to block wee PE TV PG w Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change De a TV Y w Press OK to view block 2 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme 4 Press the OK button to change its status to ock For example you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well To view content theme after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note Broadcasters Note If you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t are not required to unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately provide content themes or age based Content Themes ratings You must Sexually Explicit Dialogue remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Parents Strongly Cautioned Adult Language Parents Guidance Suggested Sexual Situations General Audience Violence Directed to Children 7 Years and Older Fantasy Violence All Children
39. de or component VIDEO cables for the connection When using CMPT Y Pb Pr make sure you connect left and right AUDIO cables to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks CMPTL AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT CMPTR AUDIO Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMPT VIDEO INPUTS The right audio connector is usually red DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver HDMI1 DVI and HDMI2 DVI INPUT Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output 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 DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices DVI AUDIO L used for DVI only Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack for DVI The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT DVI AUDIO R used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack for DVI The right audio connector is usually red PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your computer or other device with a VGA OUTPUT to
40. ead use left arrow to search back Or you can press the ON OFF button to switch to Auto Code Search mode ul Using Automatic Code Search 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ON OFF and MUTE approximately 3 seconds buttons until the CANCEL button lights up Then release the buttons 3 Press and release the device button you want to program Press and release the ON OFF button once The remote starts the code search Once the device turns off quickly press the OK button to save the code The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success 6 When all codes have been searched the CANCEL button will short blink to indicate fail then the remote returns to normal operation Note If you accidentally passed the code before saving it press the left arrow button to backtrack through the codes then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes again Once the left arrow or right arrow button has been pressed the search mode changes to Manual Code Search Un LB Using the Remote Control 27 Note The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models 28 of devices How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your devices To operate the device 1 Press the appropriate device button SAT AUX or DVD to set the remote to cont
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42. em 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 in the TV turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please click on the Customer Support Menu at 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 Other Information 47 48 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
43. g 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 Chapter 3 To access the menu system 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 button until it s displayed Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu Press the CANCEL button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections All picture options can be applied to each input VID1 VID2 CMPT HDMI1 or HDMI2 andPC Picture Settings Preset Displays a choice list that lets you select one ofthe preset picture settings Vibrant Gaming Natural or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Brightnes
44. guage you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S Note This menu will gray out when current channel selected is analog Using the TV s Menu 41 D Channel Go Back Channel List Auto Channel Search List and Lables OK Enter Sub menu D List and Labels Go Back Channel Number In Channel List hannel Label 4 Closed Caption P 42 Go Back CC Setting Analog CC Type Digital CC Preset Default Digital CC Color White Dig CC Back color Black Digital CC Style S On Always CC1 L R Select Channel Menu The Channel Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences Press MENU on the remote and then select Channel from the Main Menu Channel List The Channel List menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a channel then press OK to tune to the channel Press left and right arrow buttons to scroll to the next page Auto Channel Search Selects Auto Channel Search then press OK to access the Auto Channel Search menu Signal Type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Auto Channel Search Searches for channels the TV is receiving Go to page 14 for more information List and Labels Editthe channels in the list or choose labels for your video inputs Select List and Label
45. he TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved The Off setting uncheck the box turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture PC Settings Adjust the PC settings when in PC mode Video Noise Reduction not available on PC or digital channels Reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak Note Video noise reduction is available analog signal conditions P ress the right arrow to choose between Low for a softer smoother for the CMPT inputs picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Normal for a slightly softer picture than the only if the signal is Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture 480i detail is somewhat decreased Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the Main Menu The following sound items can be adjusted Treble Improves treble output Bass Improves bass output Go Back Balance Press the right or left arrow buttons to adjust how much audio is sent to the left and Bass E Balance rig ht Speakers es TV Sound Mee SRS Option ON OFF Default Audio Language English Current Audio Language English Analog TV Sound Controls the way the sound comes through your speakers
46. he HDMI2 DVI INPUT jack or the HDMI1 DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV 2 Attach an HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the set top box 3 Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect separate AUDIO cables to the DVI AUDIO right and left jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the device Connections and Setup 17 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 14 for instructions Note The maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting HDMI DVI Connection Best This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2 DVI jack Go to page 17 for specific instructions tenen DVI AUDIO INPU HDMI Out lt OR TE Audio cables are color coded HDMI DVI A PME Red right audio white left audio HDMI Cable HDMI Cable Connecting a PC Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor 1 If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 14 2 Connect your monitor cable Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable to the PC 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 AU
47. ice A Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If not go to step B If so plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive free off air local digital and analog channels B Do you have cable If so plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive your cable channels C Do you have a set top box If so you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider They may recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels What You Need To Know Visit www antennaweb org for 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 When you are ready to watch channels the channel banner displays the type of channel you re viewing Look fora D at the bottom of the screen for digital channels look for an A for analog channels Go to page 34 for more information TT on Ne COAXIAL CABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA Connections and Setup Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect devices such as DVD players and set up boxes to your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page to connect your TV Jacks Used Cable Needed AUDIO VIDEO INPUT
48. ing the PC 1 Plug in the TV and the PC if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the PC 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you select PC displayed at the top of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH or CH buttons Note If you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 21 to complete the Initial Setup Connections and Setup 19 Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV Plug the other end into an outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover Insert two fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly Replace the cover Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button 5 on the side of the TV or ON OFF on the remote control How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 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 arr
49. is mode is Energy Star compliant D Auto Channel Search Go Back Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search lt L R gt Select GA Auto Channel Search Go Back Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search To Search for available channels press OK Running Auto Channel search will erase list amp lables A Auto Channel Search Go Back Signal Type Cable Progress 0 Analog channels found 0 Digital channels found 0 Channel Search in progress Press CANCEL to cancel Any channel already found will be stored 21 What To Expect Watching TV Remember Look for an A at the top of the screen to see if you re watching an analog channel Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format or your TV can display these channels in a16 9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available Go to page 39 for more explanation of screen formats Remember Look for a D at the top of the screen to see if you re watching a digital channel Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but it is sometimes 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 FORMAT button to try a different format This may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster Go to page 39 for more explanation of screen formats
50. it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situa tions S or moderate violence V TV G Parental 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 be lieve 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 ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adult 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 Viewer 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which
51. ity and no nudity C8 Children 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 behavior 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 Adult Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewer 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewer 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 sce
52. ked with your unit 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 THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY 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 SPECIAL 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 AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to this warranty 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you
53. l to Complete the Initial Setup sens 20 Complete the Initial Setup 21 Setthe Menu language s ns ee p ee ET Re a M obe ete 21 Set the TViLocation Mode minim het nde a in Mat dt et 21 Complete Channel Setup aint e e en HAE ne eae ELK e ER AER TREE RE AR 21 What To Expect ener nna a i a RR HR RR B A B RA RR E eee 22 WalebIng IV INE 22 Ghanging Cha nnelss rss ie ee t cepe e Re re NA seats AR En bees 22 Explanation of J acks in alphabetical order eene enne nnn nnns 23 Buttons and Other J acks on Your TV eene nnn nnn nnn nni nnn nna nnn nan 24 SITE INPUT ARS cce rots heroe rele bed ND A A M diet etes 24 Side Panel BUttOns see etae nd eae Sn se Gee 24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons 1525 nce ere ex acere co cx se EE EE SES E NR es us su aaveccacctovacscoacdececescccusssenasususseecceuvusaets 25 Using the INPUT Button ree e Dee PRU eb e E Pp dopage ua 26 Table of Contens Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices sms 26 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote eene nennen 26 Programming th Remoten edo Ris elut Ge E e eite rcm iode Deng tar rta den nds 27 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It 28 Mod s of Operatiori oen Sandee sac ane d es PIE trans nr te ane ne mena anne A enne d das 28 Manual Reset of the Remote Control 29 Remote Code List nee 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features eurunnpranlig M Ainaa rianan 34 AUTOTUNINY
54. layed in the channel banner See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are CC Setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen Off No captioning information displayed On Always Captioning information shown always when available On When Muted Captioning information shown when TV is muted and when available Using the TV s Menu Analog CC Type If available lets you select the captioning mode 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 f available lets you select between Default and Custom options Custom changes according to what you set for the options below Digital CC Color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Dig CC Back Color Lets you choose the color of the area of the screen behind the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Digital CC Style If available lets you customize the following display options Digital CC Opacity Lets you set the appearance ofthe digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent
55. ll functions of your device Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV such as a DVD player do the following 1 Turn on the device in this example a DVD player 2 Point the remote at the device 3 Press the corresponding device button in this example DVD player 4 Press ON OFF to see if the DVD responds If the DVD doesn t respond you need to program the remote to operate it Using the remote control Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation During programming the CANCEL button will light up when buttons are pressed and turn off when buttons are released When programming is finished the CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success and short blink to indicate fail Note All device buttons are off during programming mode There are 3 ways to program the remote control to operate other devices Direct Entry Manual Code Search and Automatic Code Search If you have recently purchased the device you want to control or if the device has many codes you might want to try the manual code search first Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ON OFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until the CANCEL button lights up Then release the buttons Press and
56. low the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 13 Fixed Table Stand Assembly for model L26HD31 and L26HD31S Parts List 1 Stand Table 000 3 Size M4 ST Screws Step 1 1 Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table 2 Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag Step 2 Remove the cabinet by taking off the size M3 st screw with a out the cap stand cap from the TV screwdriver and pulling 8 Stand cap Size M3 ST Screw Connections and Setup Step 3 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the stand into the stand connector support and aligning the three screw holes from the bottom tightening three M4 st screws with a screwdriver d 3 size M4 st screws Fixed Table Stand Assembly for model L32HD31 Parts List 1 Stand Table 1 Post Support T IT 3 Size M4 ST Screws 1Size M8 Screw Step 1 1 Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table 2 Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag 8 Connections and Setup Step 2 1 Take the stand base post support and three M4 st screws screws 2 Locate the post support on the stand base by aligning the screw holes in the post support and the stand base 3 Attach the post support to the stand base with three M4 st screws from the top with a screwdriver Table stand assembly
57. may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting 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 Other Information G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifi cally 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 profan
58. mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect an 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 S VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on your remote repeatedly to select S VIDEO displayed at the top of the screen USB Forfactory service use only Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the side panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV s features amp POWER Turns the TV on and off MENU OK Brings up the TV Main menu When in the menu system it displays sub menus and selects highlighted items VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu system it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL 4 Decreases the volume In the TV menu system it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CHA Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system it acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CHY Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system it acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls Connections and Setup 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel number time setting and Cea options with letters using these buttons To enter a channel press
59. nd tunes it to the DVD Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details F1 F4 Favorite channel buttons You can set one of the favorite channel buttons F1 F2 F3 F4 to the current channel by holding the button for a couple of seconds Each button can be set to a favorite channel at one time but you can change the setting many times GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel Remote control part number RC2254702 01 INPUT Accesses the available video input channels WATCH TV CMPT Note If you need to replace your HDMI1 HDMI2 VID1 VID2 S VIDEO and PC To resume TV viewing press remote call 1 800 338 0376 A the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH or CH buttons shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged MENU Brings up the Main Menu upon ordering Have your Visa MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore MasterCard or Discover Card ready the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items Using the Remote Control 25 26 PIC Press to display the Picture submenus ON OFF When in TV mode turns the TV on or off If in another mode SAT AUX or DVD and programmed will turn the device on or off REW REPLAY PLAY NEXT FWD REC STOP PAUSE buttons at TOP of the remote If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable devices for exam
60. nes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewer 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 Other Information 49 90 TTE Technology Inc TTE Limited Warranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner New LCD Televisions Screen Sizes 32 and smaller Forhow long after your purchase Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges After ninety 90 days labor charges will be at owner expense One 1 year from date of purchase for parts What we will do
61. nly 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 Service is required when the apparatus is damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug damage liquid spilled on or objects falling onto apparatus rain or moisture exposure abnormal operation or if the apparatus 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 por S OX UT ure po Pops ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S NEC SECTION 8
62. ntal conto Lock Unlock Parental Controls Go Back e When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls Ei a are permanently unlocked the following message is displayed at een Parental controls are UNLOCKED Rating limits and channel block will NOT require a pass Ta aC Reel SoS word to view the picture Use Lock parental controls to lock Press OK key to continue ee Pressing OK displays the Parental Control menu and highlights Lock Parental Control Note If you do To lock unlock parental controls press OK then enter a 4 digit password using the digit keys not lock parental Note When you entering the correct password the Password menu is cleared and will enter the Parental controls none of Control menu If an invalid password is entered you must enter again If you forget your password you can the settings for enter the factroy default code 4116 If you want to change the password go to page 39 for more information V Chip Button Block or Block The V C hip Rating Screen Channel will take The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the effect US V Chip menu Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating to the left limit is view or block A TV Ratings Go Back ALL L S amp S w mnm Rating Field TV MA y a Content Themes Lets you select TV 14 Lists the co
63. ntent froma list of age TVPG w w w m themes you can i Don block or view based ratings you TV Y7 u can block or view T Y Press OK to view block 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 w or locked US V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main menu If parental controls have previously been locked you must enter your password 2 Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Pee NS 3 Highlight and select TV Ratings 4 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 5 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block 36 Using the TV s Features 6 Use the MENU button repeatedly to get back to the Parental Control menu 7 Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect you must press OK and enter a 4 digit password To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represente
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65. one minute for the time to be set Sleep Timer Use the left and right arrow keys to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Time Zone Select the current local time among Atlantic Newfoundland Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Samoa Hawaii and Eastern Daylight Saving DST Choose between Off and Automatic modes Cfi Digital CC Style Il Go Back Digital CC Back opacity Flashing Digital CC Edge Color Black Digital CC Edge Type None Digital CC Size Standard Digital CC font Semi Serif L R Select 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 Entry Time IM Auto Time Channel A2 Sleep Timer OFF Zzz Time Zone Samoa Daylight Saving Automatic lt OK gt Start Finish Edit Using the TV s Menu 43 5 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 Input to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 14 for more information Visit www antennaweb org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering
66. ote Code List Note The codes are programmable to any of the device buttons SAT AUX or DVD on the remote The remote code is a 4 digit code The first digit indicates the database device type 0 for DVD 1 for Satellite TV 2 for Cable 3 for DVR 4 for VCR 5 for Audio and 6 for CD the following 3 digits indicate the brands as follows Audio Codes Insignia Integra Jamo IL onem 004 023 092 097 201231 249 261 272 273 300 303 307 318 355 359 360 366 373 376 377 408 Kenwood 005 089 105 106 185 186 188 189 198 200 219 223 232 237 240 251 255 296 308 320 331 370 380 KE E esci eoo IRR Ete a e EORR Knoll System Koss Krell Lasonic Left Coast Liquid Video Lloyds Logitech Luxman EXI us een Magnadyne Magnavox Marantz Mark Levinson 016 061 073 074 100 401 026 061 073 329 340 Memorex Midland Mitsubishi odulaire Motorola NAD an Re erect ence Nakamichi NEC intent erre PEPPER A Neo Nexxtech Niro Norcent Nova Omnifi Onkyo 006 055 057 069 077 101 190 194 203 210 213 233 252 260 265 266 269 270 271 274 278 291 292 306 323 324 348 350 398 O pimus semis 022 074 076 079 080 Oritron Panasonic 002 087 102 108 112 113 153 229 289 301 316 354 357 364 375 385 386 390 395 396 422 423 424 425 426 427 433 R MEER 062 Penny Philco s Philips ics sectae eet 085 349 362 379 412
67. ow 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 to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub menu 20 Connections and Setup Complete the Initial 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 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 and go to setthe TV Location Mode To choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press the OK button Set the TV Location Mode After choosing the Language a menu screen will ask you to set the TV Location Choosing Home for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most home environments This is also the most energy efficient setting Press OK to display the Channel Setup menu Complete Channel Setup Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable or an off air signal before you start the next part of the setup Set the Signal Type From the Channel menu select Auto Channel Search Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Signal Type if you connect the Cable to your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to continue To choose Antenna pre
68. p from the TV cabinet by pushing on the small tab and pulling out the cap Step 5 Attach the fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot opening lt gt Slot opening 12 Connections and Setup Step 6 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head 3 screwdriver Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Model L26HD31 L26HD31S Purchase a VESA 100 x100 M4 screw Caution Your wall mount must bear a minimum of Purchase a VESA 200 x100 M4 screw five times the tv s net weight without causing damage Model L32HD31 L32HD36 Model L40HD36 Purchase a VESA 600 x400 M6 screw The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes For example 600x400 means the mounting measurements are 600mm horizontally and 400mm vertically Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall Connections and Setup 13 14 Get the Picture 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 and or digital channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Getting Channels What You Need Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable serv
69. ple VCRs or DVD players ZZZ SLEEP Press to display the Time menu and set Sleep Timer SAT AUX Places the remote in SAT AUX mode If Autotuning is enabled turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in SAT AUX mode see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays current status V CHIP Press to display the Parental Control submenu directly VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view devices you have connected to the TV 1 Make sure the device you want to view is tumed ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the device 3 To return to the previous channel press INPUT until you return to the channel Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio devices DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other devices In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programmed to operate some RCA devices Notes The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any device it controls only this TV The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices It also may not operate a
70. purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser e e o o e 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 notto 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 shock hazard or damage to the TV Other Information ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SRS SRS and ce are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc FCC Information This equipmen
71. release the device button SAT AUX or DVD you want to program 4 Enter a 4 digit code from the code list The first digit indicates the database device type 0 for DVD 1 for Satellite TV 2 for Cable 3 for DVR 4 for VCR 5 for Audio 6 for CD the other 3 digits indicate the brand Look up the brand and code number s for the device in the code list at the end of this section The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success Repeat these steps until you ve tested all codes for your device s brand or try to run a manual code search UJ ul Using a Manual Code Search Note Before using manual code search you must use Direct Entry first This lets the remote know which type of device to begin searching codes Then proceed with the following steps 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ON OFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until the CANCEL button lights up Then release the buttons 3 Press and release the device button SAT AUX or DVD you want to program 4 Repeatedly press and release the left arrow or right arrow button watching for the device to respond If it does turn off press and release the OK button to save the code The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success When all codes have been searched the CANCEL button will short blink to indicate fail then the remote returns to normal operation Note Use right arrow to search ah
72. ries Alliance www eiae org Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 ofthe 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 ofthe 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 ofthe 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
73. rol the device for example press DVD to control your DVD player 2 Press ON OFF to turn the device ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode For example if you re in TV mode and you press the VOL 4 button the TV button lights up This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV and not the satellite receiver for example Using the remote control Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to default Note The reset can also be done by replacing the batteries but replacing the batteries does not always cause a reset so you can perform a manual reset if the remote doesn t reset after battery replacement 1 On your remote control simultaneously press the V Chip ON OFF and MUTE buttons 2 The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success and the remote control returns to normal operation Using the Remote Control 29 ACCUDBAS Bei seu ub UG AN er 032 ACCUIUS ADC Adcom Admiral ADS e 151 Aiwa 014 072 073 109 214 225 279 287 335 369 KART AON cee roses Pt PNR 142 Alco 093 Alpine 152 Altec Lansing 140 Amphion Media Works 104 107 Amplifier Technologies sss 1
74. s then press OK to display the submenu of List and Labels Channel Number Press OK to select then use the left and right arrow buttons to select the channel number or press the INPUT button then use right left arrow buttons to select a video input channel among VID1 VID2 HDMI1 HDMI2 CMPT PC S VIDEO finally press OK to confirm the selection In Channel List only available for TV channels If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list highlight In Channel List and press the OK button to place a check in the check box If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the OK button to uncheck the box When an AV INPUT is displayed in the Channel number field the line In channel list is grayed out Channel Label Display the channel lable this line always gred out for the label can t be modified by user Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 35 for more information Setup Menu Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI1 HDMI2 CMPT INPUTS These Settings must be set in the connected device s menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information When a program is closed captioned CC is disp
75. s Use the left or right arrow buttons to adjust the brightness of the picture Contrast Use the left or right arrow buttons to adjust the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color Use the right or left arrow buttons to adjust the richness of the color Sharpness not available on PC Use the right or left arrow buttons to adjust the crisp ness of the edges in the picture Tint not available on PC Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic 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 When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments Screen Format Change the screen format among Normal Center Zoom and Stretch For more informtaion on screen format go to page 39 Using the TV s Menu Film Mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film like most movies and subsequently converted to a different format for TV broadcast for example Film mode processes the converted signal so that itlooks as close as possible to the original Another name for this process is reverse 3 2 pulldown The On setting recommended place a check in the box enables the feature only when t
76. ss the right arrow button and then press the down arrow button to continue Complete the Channel Search With Auto Channel Search highlighted press OK to begin the channel search There are several things to be aware of when the TV searches for channels If you chose Cable as your signal type the search takes a while because it s looking for analog and digital channels and then it s removing scrambled channels found Here is what happens during the search 1 The search first looks for analog channels and places the number of channels found next to Analog channels found 2 The search then looks for digital channels and places the number of channels found next to Digital channels found 3 When Auto Channel Search is in progress you can press the CANCEL button to cancel the search Any channels already found will be stored 4 When the search is complete press CANCEL to exit the menu system You might find there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view To get rid of these channels press MENU and choose Channel Highlight and select List and Labels Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming so you might want to do it later Go to page 42 for details on editing your channel list Note If you are using a satellite or cable set top box you do not need to complete Channel Search Connections and Setup English Fran ais Espa ol A TV Location Home Retail Th
77. t certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu fusing 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 Press the TV button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station Use the Sound menu and Analog TV Sound to choose mono Black box appears on the screen Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 42 for more instructions Problems with HDMI 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 Ifyou are tuned to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 INPUT and you re receiving Unusable Signal message onscreen 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 1 or HDMI 2 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 if they are available or contact
78. t 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 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 tuming 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 Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 Street Indianapolis IN 46290 92008 TTE Technology Inc RCA an
79. t the AUDIO red and white cables to the Component Input CMPT right and left AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DVD player 16 Connections and Setup Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks Go to page 16 for specific instructions COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT R AUDIO L Pr Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 14 for instructions INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R SVIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR Y Pb Pr ARE COLOR CODED CODED RED RIGHT AUDIO GREEN BLUE AND RED WHITE LEFT AUDIO Connecting a Device with HDMI Best High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connec tion that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack 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 HDMI2 DVI INPUT jack or the HDMI1 DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device OR If your set top box has a DVI jack connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter 1 Connect an HDMI cable to t
80. te ventilation If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack If you place devices above the TV route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle 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 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 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 2 AA BATTERIES REMOTE CONTROL Go to Pages 7 8 to see the parts ist for the POWER CORD a Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only Connections and Setup Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall wall mount sold separately If you want to mount your TV to the wall don t attach the table stand and instead fol
81. the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance 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 picture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 10801 e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI1 or HDMI2 INPUT The Remote Control Doesn t Work Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV The batteries in the remote may be 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 Other Information Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Parental Control select Lock Parental Control don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV If you forget your password you can enter the factroy default code 4116 The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent 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 your probl
82. the number buttons and press OK or just let the entry timeout To enter a digital channel with a sub channel enter the main channel then press the right arrow button to enter the sub channel and press OK REPLAY NEXT Arrows lt gt a Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to MENU INPUT adjust the menu controls When viewing a channel arrow functions are as follows Leftarrow FORMAT Press to change the screen format Normal Zoom Center Stretch Go to page 39 for more information on screen formats Right arrow GUIDE Press this button first to display the electronic program guide EPG when available press again to view the program in the schedule UP arrow INFO Press the up arrow once to display the channel banner press again to remove the menu ms Down arrow PRESETS Press this button to enter the PRESET menu CANCEL Display Picture and Sound preset CC Setting Current Audio Track CC Takes user directly into the Closed Caption submenu CH orCH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CH List When you tune to a particular channel press button to enter the List and Labels menu directly to add remove the channel from channel list CANCEL Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing DVD Places the remote in DVD mode If Autotuning is enabled turns on the TV a
83. this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable PC AUDIO Stereo minijack Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC INPUT Use a 3 5mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a PC to your TV PC INPUT HDMI 1 DVI INPUT 2 9 E gt 3 z E 2 z o amp z fe o LAIA L LNdNI O3at OIan v ET DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Optical Q Q ANTENNA CABLE Note Remember to connect the left and right AUDIO cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Connections and Setup 23 Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the 24 same time Buttons and Other J acks On Your TV Side Input J acks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV VIDEO INPUT2 Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on your remote repeatedly to select VID2 displayed at the top of the screen AUDIO Land R 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 For
84. where you live this mapping program tells you which 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 or satellite provider to purchase digital programming and have them connect the box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best way How do tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the bottom left comer of the screen An A is displayed for an analog channel A D is displayed for a digital channel Why are there bars 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 is sometimes 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 the screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on screen formats go to page 39 Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels enabled by
85. which is explained on page 36 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L This is explained on page 37 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained on page 37 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 page 36 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 con tent 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 48 forthe US and Canada ratings explanations Ct Autotuning Go Back Set DVD Channel Disabled Set SAT AUX Channel Disabled press L R to select input for DVD key Note Parental control settings are not available for HDMI HDMI2 CMPT or PC INPUTS These settings must be set in the connected device s parental controls Using the TV s Features 35 Pare

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