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1. Philips 437 016 448 412 Pioneer 429 383 RCA 447 393 Samsung 439 011 445 011 481 332 485 431 481 428 28 Using the remote control SANYO aroraa ANAN Nanana h 468 414 Sharp 473 419 SherWOOG an an 474 420 Sony 27 382 433 430 435 387 440 430 442 387 446 430 455 400 464 387 466 430 482 430 483 430 433 392 Toshiba Venturer Yamaha 462 410 469 415 459 405 Zenith 425 333 Durabrand 259 434 JVC 143 408 Satellite TV Codes Alphastar Amstrad Chaparral DIRECTV 001 006 007 008 009 010 013 014 015 031 032 034 036 039 043 044 054 055 057 058 059 062 063 064 066 067 068 069 074 078 079 080 081 084 086 087 Dish Network 002 004 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 083 035 037 041 061 083 Dishpro Drake Echostar Bare Yun sto 037 061 07 BEHI EXPRESS VU a coner nae ea a 071 PORTE STAR anas 101 rc m 063 087 047 048 056 GOI Grundig Hisense Hitachi piae E Hughes Network Systems 008 015 031 043 057 064 073 Humax 090 iE 3 24 4 Jena is ER JVC ass Magnavox Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Next Level Pace Panasonic Pansat Paysat Philips 054 055 057 064 081 Philips Magnavox Pioneer Primestar Proscan Proton Radio Shack RCA 0
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4. Soundesign 020076 Soundrmatlers Naaman 063 SoundStream 049 Starcom 391 Stereophonics SIS mans s172 Sunfire 089 Sylvania 927 Symphonic 150 TAG McLaren 173 TAON heya eC Lae Sena setae NG iba de DUE Mh d 158 p RUN 080 093 MECANICS Lees eee 008 204 208 211 228 280 281 283 299 Techwood 174 Thomson Thorens Toshiba Vector Research Venturer 093 415 MIGIOF suite NER MIN ER 023 Waras dla s ean EHE T 158 Yamaha 001 021 024 053 054 055 059 060 064 081 086 191 196 199 206 234 236 243 244 245 246 247 262 268 284 285 288 302 317 321 847 351 402 405 Yorx Zenith Cable Codes ABG napasa rae 008 009 022 026 032 034 040 041 042 081 085 Acdelphia 2st AN 005 025 Americas haaa INA DIN a nanana ah 092 Antronix 045 046 Archer 046 047 UE e PAA AA APAN 002 Balian maaya tala 092 Cable Vision 004 102 67 10 2p ce 045 Cableview Citizen 051 Clearmast 091 ClearMaX i ceni riter namana nad 091 Colour VOICE si niin a 049 050 Comcast 000 001 039 COITItTOTIICS EE a nanu 035 051 Contec 053 Coolmax 091 CON pan NANG NANANG 001 Director 001 089 EASI ITI 290220 Mose nrc trn UP ne 054 Everquest 035 086 FOCUS EP 088 GC Electronics 046 051 GE EET ne 040 041 Gemini NS red oie 55 056 086 General Instrument 000 001 041 083 089 101 ite lc M aa AA ak 035 036 Hamlin 057 058 059 065 071 074
5. 399 081 400 082 403 085 409 095 817 056 318 058 819 059 Broksonic Hitachi EC M PES dated 369 016 373 060 013 047 331 060 370 060 Pioneer 377 064 Sansui 378 065 022 072 Sharp 379 125 410 111 Toshiba 382 067 119 091 119 096 393 076 408 092 393 115 Zenith 869 016 151 116 227 099 poo 390 074 CineVision 414117 Daewoo ma 419 107 Durabrandi amang et anand 113117 Emerson 395 103 UMA aaa NAMALAYAN pa NG 379 125 Go Video 227 100 402 084 404 086 413 087 418 106 420 108 421 109 Goldstar 425 114 Magnavox 156 104 888 071 Memorex 022 072 Panasonic 383 061 885 068 386 069 407 089 407 105 371 061 Philips 156 009 391 075 Polaroid 423 112 Presidian 891 075 RCA 389 073 401 083 411 097 422 110 Samsung 368 005 884 070 396 078 405 087 412 098 415 087 Sanyo 424 113 Sony 049 362 050 381 066 392 0 3 394 093 894 077 392 090 Sylvania 891 075 395 102 416 103 SymphorniiC 5 56 t ntm ted 391 075 Diamond Vision 289 126 AKAI uminon Superscan ana rece to 023 128 DVR Codes Bang amp Olufsen Oyberpower Dell 002 007 008 010 011 012 015 019 021 024 026 027 Dish Network Di
6. ui Magnavox 016 061 073 074 100 40 Marantz 026 061 073 329 34 Mark Levinson Ti McIntosh MCS Memorex Midland Mitsubishi Modulaire Motorola NAD Nakamichi RR 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 Optimus 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 Parasound Penny Philco PHIM Sse ierunt tn 085 349 362 379 412 philips Magnavox sisanra 435 Pioneer 003 022 052 071 074 079 183 184 192 193 195 212 221 222 224 238 239 241 353 314 330 336 342 343 346 352 383 Polaroid Polk Audio Proscan Pyle Radio Shack 133 434 007 022 074 079 080 083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 RCA amp Dimensia Realistic 125 Regent 138 Rio 116 Rotel 334 Saba manmanan 143 Samsung SANSUI takam BANA Peed ete a 073 Sanyo 096 114 414 Schneider iii e HUS 170 Scientific Atlant 127 Scott 123 Sharp Sharp Image 26 Using the remote control Sherwood 297 339 420 Shinsonic shure Skyfi Sonic Blue SONY scire us 115 178 179 180 181 182 187 197 207 215 216 217 218 230 235 276 277 293 294 295 325 356 358 365 374 382 387 392 400 430
7. green representing the highest level of energy savings Please refer to the table at the left for the various conditions of the backlight power level and LED colors when the light sensor is active Note When TV is On and the light sensor is Off the LED color will be blue HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control If choose On the HDMI CEC function is enabled This feature provides expanded capabilities when your TV is connected to an HDMI CEC compliant device using a certified HDMI 1 3 cable Here is an example using an HDMI CEC compliant DVD player connected to the TV Upon activating the feature the TV searches for HDMI CEC compliant devices that are connected In this example a connected DVD player is found When both the TV and DVD player are On and you insert a disc into the DVD player the TV will automatically switch to the associated input and initiate play When the TV is on and the DVD player is turned on with the disc already loaded the TV will automatically switch to the associated input and initiate play f you connect another HDMI CEC device and or change the HDMI input used for an existing HDMI CEC device you should turn the HDMI CEC function Off and then turn it back On again in order for the TV to complete a new search for the connected devices Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 31 for more information Time Menu Sleep Timer Use the left and right arro
8. 082 095 096 FASCE E oodd acte ode edet 0A AA 041 illico Jasco Jerrold 001 041 055 060 061 075 081 083 086 087 089 101 Magnavox Memorex Monarch Motorola 00 Movie Time Multi Canal Multitech NEC NET Brazil Novavision NSC Oak Pace aces 014 015 016 017 022 024 025 Panasonic Paragon Philips pa 062 067 068 069 098 099 Philips Magnavox oo eee eee 056 098 Pioneer 007 019 024 025 036 037 070 084 090 102 Popular Mechanics Proscan Pulsa Quasar Radio Shack ROA aaa Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Rogers Runco Samsung 035 036 037 038 051 Scientific Atlanta 002 005 007 008 009 019 020 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 102 Signal Signature L Marx 048 049 050 052 056 035 051 055 086 o pas ba prucer andard Component AA argate arquest upercable upermax 10002020202 0 00 CO OO TIME WARNER Timeless locom Toshiba Tristar Tusa TV86 U S Electronics Unika United Cable Universal V2 Verizon Videotron View Star Vision Vortex View Zenith Zentek 088 Aiwa BOSE Denon JVC Kenwood Marantz Onkyo Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Sanyo Sharp Sherwood 000 017 023 029 003 032
9. 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 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 Other Information 49 50 TTE Technology Canada Ltd TTE Limited Warranty 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 AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOS
10. 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 on the back of the TV or the HDMI1 jack on the back or HDMI3 on the side of the TV if it is more convenient 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 the HDMI2 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 13 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions Note The maximum resolution is 1024 x 768 Be sure to set your PC to
11. 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 turn the TV off Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental Control menu enter a new password The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent 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 Do If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet power strip etc Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug 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 45 46 V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and
12. commercial purposes including but not limited to rental purposes A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada Special incidental or consequential damages and or Normal wear or cosmetic damage How Provincial law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties which may vary from Province to Province and which take precedence over the terms of this warranty If you purchased your unit outside of Canada This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 2009 TTE Technology Canada Ltd 6605 Hurontario Street Mississauga Ontario L5T 0A3 Care and Cleaning Caution Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire Shock hazard or damage to the TV Other Informati
13. e When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked the following message is displayed Bose Cami n Parental controls are UNLOCKED Rating limits and Channel block will NOT require a password to COR EE view the picture Use Lock Parental Control to lock Press any key to continue Mang nagana A Pressing any key displays the Parental Control menu and highlights Lock Parental Control ine o To lock parental controls enter a 4 digit password using the digit keys after password is Note If you do not entered and parental controls are still unlocked you must repeat entering the password lock parental Once password is confirmed the message is displayed Parental Controls are LOCKED controls none of the Blocked programs will require a password to view the picture settings for V Chip Block Channel or Unlock Parental Controls Block Buttons will If parental controls are locked or temporarily unlocked then the Password menu will appear take effect when the user tries to enter the Parental Control menu After correct password is entered the parental controls are now unlocked The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the Note If you forget your US V Chip menu password turn off the TV Simultaneously Rating Status Field pesa e ee Lets you select whether the status of the age OMIM ONNE SIGG ba
14. the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page The power button followed by the power symbol on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off In order to shut the power off you will need to disconnect the power cord from your outlet Therefore you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com television Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the Serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Important 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 othe
15. the color of the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Digital CC Back Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital 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 Ot List and Labels 5 Go Back Channel Number 10 hannel Label Press lt gt to add remove this channel to from the list Cf Closed Caption A Go Back CC Setting Off Analog CC Type CC1 Digital CC Type Servicet Digital CC Preset Default Digital CC Style 2 Digital CC Style fu Go Back Digital CC Font Semi Serif Digital CC Opacity Solid Digital CC Color White Digital CC Back Opacity Solid Digital CC Back Color Black Using the TV s Menu 39 FR Preferences pag Go Back Channel Number Display English E Language Power Save Mode To always display the channel number on screen put check in the box using the OK key TV mode Backlight LED Color Power Level Full Power Level Blue Mid Power Level Cyan Low Power Level Green Note The connected HDMI device must be HDMI CEC compliant in order for this feature to work However some HDMI devices may utilize specific protocols that are not fully CEC compliant and may prevent the feature fr
16. the favorite channel This is a multi device remote control and many of the buttons F1 F2 F3 F4 to the current channel by holding the button for a couple buttons have multiple functions of seconds Each button can be set to a favorite channel at one time but you Note If you need to replace your can change the setting many times remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel appropriate sales tax will be charged INPUT Accesses the available video input channels VID1 VID2 CMP1 upon ordering Have your Visa CMP2 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 and HDMI3 To resume TV viewing press the Machete alt kp cover Calgdeaty number buttons to enter the channel or press CH or CH buttons MENU Brings up the Main Menu Using the Remote Control 21 22 MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items PIC Press to display the Picture submenus ONeOFF 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 example 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 tur
17. 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 Spanish French German and Italian Current Audio Track not available for analog channels Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The lan guage you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all digital channels until you turn the TV off If the language 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 Advanced Settings Go Back SAP Default Audio language English urrent Audio Track Using the TV s Menu 37 V Picture Go Back Picrure Preset Vibrant mi Q n C 38 Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness U int Hmi Color Warmth Normal Video Noise Reduction Low Note Video oise reduction is available for the MP1 and CMP2 inputs only if the signal is 480i Go Back List and Lables Autotuning Closed Caption Preferece
18. to the correct channel input when you re using this device 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 or VID2 Video Input Device is connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV or the VIDEO INPUT 2 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 CMP1 or CMP2 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 CMP1 or CMP2 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 HDMI2 or HDMI3 Device is connected to the HDMI1 or HDMI2 DVI INPUT on the back of the TV or HDMI 3 on the side 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 Note Parental control settings are not referred to as V Chip whic
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20. 4 Additional Features nai AINA NINANG NADAANAN 35 Fetchi Feature sericata INN NABI NG NANANG KANA e e c e pce eE se AA 35 ocreen FOMMALS axes ABT T c fed iode le HU t edv n n cR au e ae 35 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu Using the Menu System u s 36 Sound MENU sciri scans pex inda sie FERE ANAN LT ACE SR ARR RETE E ICE RR DERA RE S RYE NE LN AGAD 36 Picture Men iscciisancceu ix cv ias E pria ded E STA E CV AR 08 GUN LO CE VaT s a EA VRNR VINE CEN RS EUR TRE R ER RE RUE 38 Channel List MENU naaa GRAN AGA NANANA NAGANA ANA NAAN 38 Setup Menu u s 38 Parental Control Menu 40 HDI ane aANT KTERAK E EEEE AEREE 40 a E NAITALANG AA T 41 USB Connect png 41 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 11eeeeeeeeere eren nnn nnn nnn nnn n nnns 42 Troubleshooting aano 43 V C hip Rating Explanations u s aasam 46 US V Chip Rating System sse tentes dee anan haba as aa ys 46 Canadian English V Chip Rating Syston eeii eenias E a memes 46 Canadian French V Chip Rating System sssssssssssssssseeeneenen nennen nennen ener nn nnn 47 Limited Warranty aano 48 Care and Cleaning ua 51 Table of Contents 5 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 Dis
21. D Televisions For how 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 At TTES 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 Arepresentative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e fit is determined that your unit requires service the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited 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 and larger 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 instruct
22. DIO INPUT e R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack The right audio connector is usually red COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component VIDEO jacks such as a DVD player e CMP1Y Pb Pr Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade or component VIDEO cables for the connection When using CMP1 Y Pb Pr make sure you connect left and right AUDIO cables to the CMP1 L and R AUDIO jacks CMPILAUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMP1 VIDEO inputs The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT e CMP1R AUDIO Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMP1 VIDEO INPUTS The right audio connector is usually red e CMP2Y Pb Pr Component Video Same as described for CMP1 Y Pb Pr and CMP1 AUDIO above Make sure you connect the left and right AUDIO cables to the CMP2 L and R AUDIO jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT Use left and right AUDIO cables to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver HDMI1 INPUT Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI output HDMI2 DVI INPUT Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output HDMI2 DVIINPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Dig
23. 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 5 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 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 ONeOFF 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 5 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 ahead use left arrow to search back Or you can press the ON OFF button to switch to Auto Code Search mode Using Automatic Code Search 1 Turn on the device you want to con
24. ES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser For how long after purchase All RCA televisions One year parts and labor e All RCA Scenium televisions Two years parts and labor What TTE Technology Canada Ltd will do e At TTE s discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Centre 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 How to get service Call 1 866 465 7157 French 1 800 522 0445 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 If it is determined that your unit requires service the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement At the sole discretion of TTE RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Centre or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufactured unit At the sole discretion of TTE RCA LCD televisions are either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Centre directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit or provided in home service At the sole discretion of TTE RCA Scenium LCD televisions are either consumer carry in to an Au
25. Image Sherwood Shinco Shinsonic Sigma Designs Using the Remote Control 27 SONG EIUS edic niri 059 061 063 066 Sony 001 020 037 115 118 121 122 123 131 133 135 154 155 158 163 168 223 229 268 283 306 307 308 335 354 358 360 362 381 392 394 427 428 433 435 440 442 446 455 464 466 482 483 Sungale Superscan SVA Sylvania Symphonic Teac Technics Technosonic Techwood Terapin Theta Digital TINO cs ih Toshiba sess 002 021 022 039 119 129 132 138 171 180 182 286 297 302 303 304 309 310 311 316 327 328 329 359 363 382 393 408 462 Tredex 100 Trutech 278 TView 067 Urban Concepts 039 US Logic 4224 Venturer 027 469 Vizio 101 Vocoprt 102 Westinghouse 492 Xbox Xwave j Yamaha sss 024 042 116 150 169 174 196 202 211 215 218 277 345 459 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 the first is for he 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 O for DVD 4 for VCR OHHH 4 972 062 022 072 406 088 i 376 013 417 103 Insignia 013 047 113 117 JVC 365 053 366 054 367 055 817 056 318 058 819 059 403 094 397 079 398 080
26. MK Toshiba 092 096 115 Totevision Touch Unitech Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic Villain 026 028 030 125 White Westinghouse Westinghouse XR 100 010 025 028 125 Pour HEN 019 020 024 033 Zenith 007 010 016 018 032 034 099 116 117 120 122 125 AA 038 Using the Remote Control 29 3 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Stereo If the current channel is analog Stereo appears when broadcasting in stereo and Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in mono If the current channel is digital this space will be blank SAP Ifthe current channel is analog this will show it s broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information If the current channel is digital this will show language 720 p60 Broadcast signal resolution Unrated Ratings information Parent Control The Parent control state of the current program D10CBS TheD means it s a digital channel If it s an analog channel A is displayed The channel sub channel if available for digital channels and program only for digital channels you re currently viewing are displayed CC Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Stretch Current scr
27. US V Chip Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt Ratings View Rating Region Name_12 Press lt gt to block unblock the selected channel G Parental Control Go Back Lock Parental Control Select Channel 51 MTV Block Channel Block B US V Chip Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt Ratings Rating Region Name_12 Note You must remember to lock parental controls for rating limits to take effect Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them 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 Select Canada V Chip from the Parental Control menu Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK Determine the rating you want to block Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change Press OK to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block O RO nm Block Channel Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Selelct Channel option Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to block then press the down arrow button Press OK to place a check mark in the Block Channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a pa
28. a or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions OUTPUT AUDIO LP VIDI S VIDEO INPUT f VIDEO AUDIO R SVIDEO 000 COMPONENT VIDEO R AUDIO Pb BE Qo 060009 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 10 2 Connect your Y Pb Pr component VIDEO cables Connect three VIDEO cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT 1 CMP1 Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player 3 Connect your red and white AUDIO cables Connect the AUDIO red and white cables to the Component Input 1 CMP1 right and left AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DVD player 12 Connections and Setup Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks Go to page 12 for specific instructions COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT R AUDIO L Pr OO Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R SVIDEO ve COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR Y
29. ack 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 38 for more instructions No sound picture okay The sound might be muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound If using 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 and R AUDIO INPUT jacks The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 36 for more information The internal speakers might be turned off Go to page 37 for more information 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 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 44 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 Block Buttons fe
30. aka ANIT Chase Technologies 029 Cinema Sound 038 Clarinette 125 Clarion 156 Classe 039 Classic 411 Coby 018 Counterpoint 157 Creative 129 Criterion 63 267 282 286 304 305 309 310 311 312 315 341 344 345 368 413 Digital Audio Control Durabrand EAD Eclipse Elan ESA Fisher Fosgate Garrard Glory Horse 133 Go Video 144 GPX ass 404 421 Gradiente 389 Halfer 161 Harman Kardon iere 013 026 073 078 088 264 319 397 Hitachi Honyas 162 iLive 429 Initial 137 Inkel 122 Remote 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 JBL 051 088 Jensen 163 Jerrold 391 Ne 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 KLH Knoll System aaa ama maa Koss Krell Lasonic Left Coast Lenoxx Lexion LG ees Linn Liquid Video Lloyds Logitech Luxman LXI rostros Magnadyne
31. anguage press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode To choose TR 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 the picture mode will automatically be set to Natural Retail and the Channel Setup menu will display If choosing Retail which is not Energy Star compliant press OK to display Proceed and Go Back Choosing Go Back press OK to return to the previous menu which allows the selection Energy Star compliant of retail and home modes If choosing Proceed press OK the picture mode will automatically be Set to Vibrant and the Channel Setup menu will display Complete Channel Setup Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable or an off air signal before you start the next part AANI of the setup Go Back TV Location pa Home Signal Type Cable Channel Search Set the Signal Type From the Channel Setup menu 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 press the right arrow button and then press the down arr
32. ature 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 40 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 TV turns on unexpectedly Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 40 for instructions Can t select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu e f using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Press the TV button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station Use the Sound menu and Sound Type to choose mono Black box appears on the screen Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 39 for more instructions Problems with HDMI Connection 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 If you are tuned to the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 INPUT and you re receiving Unu
33. ces 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 ONeOFF 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 Enter a 4 digit code from the code list The first digit indicates the database device type 0 for
34. contents connections remote features menus FAQs warranty 21 30 36 42 48 Users guide RGA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models L42FHD37 L46FHD37 L46FHD35 L42FHD38 L46FHD38 L52FHD38 L40FHD380 Important Information CAUTION 0 This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double RISK OF ELECTRIC A insulation Beier hazardous malag 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 reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling He This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of thi
35. cover Card ready 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Connect all devices before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions Instructions at the beginning of the User s Guide Protect devices from overheating Don t block ventilation holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely Don t stack devices f you place devices in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e f 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 nsert each cable firmly into the designated jack f you place devices above the TV route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle f 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 pa
36. creen format Normal Zoom Cinerama Stretch Go to page 35 for more information on screen formats Rightarow 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 this button once to display the channel banner press again to remove the menu Down arrow PRESETS Press this button to enter the PRESET menu 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 fu FETCH CANCEL Cancels the barking when Fetch has been activated This Fetch function is only available for models L42FHD38 L46FHD38 L52FHD38 and L4OFHD380 Go to page 20 or 35 for more details Cancel function 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 and tunes it to the DVD Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode see Modes of Operation on page 24 for more details Remote control part number RC2254701 01 F1 F4 Favorite channel buttons You can set one of
37. ct 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 profanity and no nudity C84 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 childre
38. ction 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 co N D Od BB WD ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMP S ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 4 Table of Contents Important Satety INSIKUGLIONS Han tte AA tbe GA ALANGAN DNA Ga NAL i Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect aaa 6 Protect Against Power SUrges sc eng op o RD Gg erc E E RTT 6 instructions atthe Beginning of the User s Gude an ama ANAN AN akin 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference a naaawa wanna ana nnnnnnnan nanana nanana nanannnnnnnn 6 UseIndirect Light 1a cach rk teer ttr bee haa AA ee e e a 6 Check Supplied Parts eerie o a tne ertet ie be t On dre toa e eia Ra UHR 6 Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand u s eese ne aan 7 Mounting Your TV to the Wall Ll aaa 9 Get the Picture Laan 10 Getting Channels osea e ac e d 10 Choose Your Con
39. cture signal not the sound Connections and Setup Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the 20 same time Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV VIDEO INPUT 2 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 until VID2 appears at the bottom 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 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 until VID2 appears at the bottom of the Screen HDMI 3 INPUT Lets you connect a device with an HDMI OUTPUT USB This connection allows you to plug in a USB flash drive or connect to a compatible mass storage device with USB 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 bd POWER Turns the TV on and off MENU OK Brings up the TV Main menu When in the menu system
40. djustments Video Noise Reduction not available on PC Reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between Off for no noise reduction Low for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased Channel List Menu 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 oetup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu press MENU on the remote and then select Setup from the Main Menu Channel Setup Signal Type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Channel Search Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 17 for more information List and Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each video input channel Channel Number Use the number buttons on your remote to enter the channel number or press left and right arrow buttons to select the VIDEO INPUT channel among VID1 VID2 CMP1 CMP2 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 and HDMI3 Using the TV s Menu In Channel L
41. e Rating Limit menu o0 bh O N Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears Select Parental Control Select US V Chip Select Movie Ratings Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change Press OK to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block Sexually Explicit Dialogue Adult Language Sexual Situations Violence Using the TV s Features TV Ratings TV MA View TV 14 View w TV PG View m TV G View TV Y7 View u TV Y View Press OK to view block programs with this rating that contain adult language Go Back NR No Rating View X View NC 17 View PG 13 View PG View Press OK to view block Movies with this rating Go Back Status D epe een Note Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Note f you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental Control menu enter a new password View View 33 P English Ratings Go Back 14 View PG View G View C84 View Cc View Press OK to view block programs with this rating Sc Parental Control Go Back Lock Parental Control Select Channel 51 MTV Block Buttons
42. een 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 35 for more information on screen formats ZZZ 00 25 Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set D 02 16AM Current time Autotuning Note This feature The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for only works with different devices you have connected to your TV When you set up Autotuning in the menu other RCA devices 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 Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control Highlight Autotuning and press OK SASAPU EE NA 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 GR Autotuning IS Press lt or gt to select input for the DVD key 30 Using the TV s Features 5 Press the left right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV You can select from the following inputs or channels N A Choose this if you don t have a device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune
43. els 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 Using the TV s Menu Sound Mode Provides special processing through your speakers depending on the setting you chose as your Sound Type The available sound modes are Off Does not give any special sound processing SRS WOW Gives a surround effect with more bass available for models L42FHD37 L46FHD37 and LAGFHD35 SRS TurSurround XT available for models L42FHD38 L46FHD38 L52FHD38 and L40FHD380 Dynamic Bass Improves bass output Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust Off and On Balance Press the right or left arrow buttons to adjust how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume Internal Speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers If you have a device connected to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the device instead uncheck the box Advanced Settings Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used
44. ental controls This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster 34 Using the TV s Features Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls These features can be found in other menus Fetch Feature This is a unique Fetch remote control finder function on the HDTV Pressing the MENU and VOLUME UP button on the side panel of the TV set at the same time will cause the remote control to bark from its current location only available for models LA2FHD38 L46FHD38 L52FHD38 and LAOFHD380 Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV Press the FORMAT button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the 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 it sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on 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 different formats available and what they look like follow Each format is availab
45. f No captioning information displayed On always Captioning information shown always when available On when muted Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Analog CC Type If available lets you select the captioning 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 Style If available lets you customize the following display options 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 S emi Serif Screen Serif etc Digital CC Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Color Lets you choose
46. h allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can available for HDMII be blocked by age based ratings such as TV MA which is explained on page 32 If HDMI2 HDM13 CMP1 available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L This is CMP2 or PC INPUTS explained on page 33 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained These settings must be on page 33 Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password set in the connected By default the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock device s parental V Chip see page 32 controls How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV M A 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 46 for the US and Canada ratings explanations Using the TV s Features 31 Lock Parental Controls G Control
47. ighter 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 e 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 y on the side of the TV or ONeOFF 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 arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub menu 16 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 l
48. imits to take effect you must enter the correct password twice 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 represented 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 1 2 3 4 Press the OK button to change its status to block For example you block the language L Determine the content themes you want to block Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme corresponding with 7 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 If you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Parents Strongly Cautioned Parents Guidance Suggested General Audience Directed to Children 7 Years and Older All Children US V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movi
49. ion 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 packed 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 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
50. ist 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 right arrow to place a check in the check box If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the right arrow button to uncheck the box When an AV INPUT is displayed in the Channel number field the line In channel list is grayed out Channel Label not available for TV channels Allows you to select a label for the video input channel selected in Channel Number The label is displayed on the screen when you tune to this input channel When a channel number is displayed in the Channel Number field this is grayed out Autotuning Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature 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 HDM13 CMP1 or CMP2 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 displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are CC Setting ets you choose the way closed captioning information appears on the Screen Of
51. it displays sub menus and selects highlighted items VOL P 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 fo FETCH MENU VOL P Press the MENU and VOL B at the same time and the remote control will bark to be located This Fetch function is only available for models L42FHD38 LA6FHD38 L52FHD38 and LAOFHD380 Connections and Setup 2 Using the Remote Control Hemote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers time settings and options with letters using these buttons To enter a channel press 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 NEXT INPUT Arrows 4 A Y Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls When viewing a channel arrow functions are as follows Leftarrow FORMAT Press to change the s
52. ital 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 HDMI2 jack for DVI The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT e DVI AUDIO R used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the 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 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 E Q DVI AUDIO INPUT HDMI 2 DVI INPUT HDMI 1 INPUT PC INPUT lt ki 3 COMPONENT INPUT 2 CMP2 k 2 E 2 a z E z In z o amp z 9 o E i amp AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 VID1 FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Optical O ANTENNA CABLE Note Remember to connect the left and right AUDIO cables because the DVI cable carries only the pi
53. ki 084 KONA O nman uscite tet ee estet 109 Kenwood 004 024 116 198 204 214 230 231 252 KLH Konka Koss Lasonic Landel Lenoxx Lexia Lexicon LG 370 373 460 486 488 Lifetec Limit Liquid Video Liteon 111 110 035 Loewe Logiclab Logix 112 Luxman 113 Luxor 109 Magnavox 010 023 039 042 052 150 156 185 326 356 380 388 437 456 Malata 087 Marantz 56 275 Memorex 01 0 022 140 254 Microsoft pakanang Mitsubishi Momitsu Mustek Onkyo Oppo OpTIVIEW aaa need Oritron OON E Panasonic 004 024 039 116 117 127 149 152 172 173 178 208 265 266 267 290 291 292 299 300 312 336 341 371 383 385 386 387 407 431 432 434 436 438 443 449 450 476 477 478 479 480 489 490 nius o p 065 Philips 002 010 039 042 150 156 162 196 209 294 305 334 337 342 391 437 448 philips Magnavox eee 162 209 337 Pioneer 009 036 043 134 146 160 170 181 193 201 203 238 282 295 313 314 315 339 377 429 Polaroid 014 390 423 Polk Audio 042 Portland Presidian Prima Princeton Proceed Proscan Provision Pye Qwestar RCA SAMPO ER 261 Samsung 003 024 120 124 139 145 148 183 189 285 293 322 325 330 336 355 357 368 384 396 405 412 415 439 445 472 481 485 487 Sansui Sanyo Sensory Science SEG Sharp 379 410 473 Sharper
54. le 480i 480p 720p 1080i NTSC ATSC and QAM formats Composite Video 480i S Video 480i Component Video 480i 480p 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz PC VGA SVGA XGA HDMI 480i 480p 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertain ment system and instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit WWW rca com customersupport Connections and Setup 11 Connecting a Device with Composite Video Good This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack 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 10 2 Connect your yellow video 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 antenn
55. le for analog video but it might not be available for digital video Normal Stretch Cinerama Using the TV s Features 35 6 36 4 Using the TV s Menu Main Menu Go Back Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control Time USB Go Back Equalizer Sound Type Sound Mode Dynamic Bass Balance Auto Volume Level Internal Speakers Advance Settings Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV The Parental Control menu is discussed in 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 Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output T
56. lude 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 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 confli
57. may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D 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 inc
58. n 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 scenes 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 o
59. n 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 35 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 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
60. nections ua 11 Composite Video CONNECTION iusso etre ner etre o ef ve E cena E Re Eee e NR EE 12 Component Video Connection dedo ei Loca b mes ee or ae ici rate e b ag P 12 HDMI DVI COnRE CON re tette ier tre eren egere rete ee ER S eU RR D FR FER PLI Edad 13 PC GOMMEGCTION akala turi Ree bte Net ee re pde beri itt eth bebes ederet Eee te derit ea cniin 14 Viewing he Picture From the Conne cted DeVICe s atas e p ode a ns 15 Viewing th PG nies iie tieni iic d e e e EE a r D D RR e dE E e dad A D ag E D LUE 15 Plug in the TV ul aaa 16 Put Batteries in the Remote n a 16 Turn on the TV 16 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 1 a 16 Complete the Initial Setup a 17 Se the Menu Language aranana ot Za Da ALAN Aa 17 Set the MV Location Modessa naenin NAMA ANAN eor np repr LGA NENA NEN REN 17 Complete Channel Seti aa AN AA DEED m e ER c eem E 17 What To Expect 18 Watching TM a ache na Bb tid a Na NAN NAG NG a PG AGA 18 Changing Channels eint en metere t ec re DAA d n e e A e 18 Explanation of J acks in alphabetical order 19 Buttons and Other J acks on Your TV uw 20 Side IOUT ACK S op d CE 20 SideiPahel INIRE ME 20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons eese eene i a iu RR RR RR ashakaa 21 Using the INPUT BU ttOn nct crt rich teer ie ei dt
61. ns 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 24 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 turned 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 e The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any device it controls only this TV e The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices It also may not operate all 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 devi
62. nto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2009 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in USA Part No 72 TV5221 E001D
63. o access the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the Main Menu The following audio items can be adjusted Equalizer The five band graphic equalizer lets you adjust the audio frequency settings You can select one of the five band Equalizer Presets or create your own personal preset Sound Preset Allows you to choose a specific Sound Preset Press the right arrow to cycle through the options Standard M ovie Voice Music and Personal Frequency Range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound Preset option Choose a band and make adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level When you re done adjusting the levels press the MENU button to exit To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency Range is highlighted Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound Preset Sound Type Controls the way the sound comes through your speakers The options avail able 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 chann
64. om the Main Menu Using the TV s Menu 41 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 10 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 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 I tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the bottom left corner of the screen An A is displayed for an analog channel A D is displayed for a digital channel Why are there bars on my screen and can 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 o
65. om working properly Go Back Sleep Timer 03 00 Zzz Auto Time Channel Time Zone Daylight Saving 12 PBS Eastern Automatic Enter time 8 25PM Wake up Timer Daily Wake up Time 8 00AM Turn off Timer Once Turn off Time 10 00PM 40 Note These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital closed captions Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning it depends on what the broadcaster is sending If the closed captioning for a program is not digital the Digital CC style settings will not have an effect Preferences Channel Number Display Turn this feature on if you want the channel number always visible Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Espanol or Francais Power Save Mode If no signal is detected from the Input RF INPUT for 5min the TV set goes to standby mode Dynamic Backlight Option On Off If you choose On the TV will continually monitor the video content being displayed and will adjust the backlight to achieve optimum contrast levels Light Sensor If you choose On this feature is activated When activated this feature monitors the ambient light conditions in the room and adjusts the TV s backlight for optimum viewing It also serves as an energy saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate typically in darker room conditions he TV has a multi colored LED that adjusts based on the backlight power level with
66. on 51 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a set of power saving guidelines issued by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories WOW SRS and 6 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT SRS and 6 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment i
67. ow button to continue Complete the Channel Search With Channel Search highlighted press OK to begin the channel search There are several Channel Setup Go Back Signal Type C things to be aware of when the TV searches for channels If you chose Cable as your signal Porgress 4 9 3 type the search takes a while because it s looking for analog and digital channels and then Analog Ghanne s hounds Digital Channels Found 0 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 This number may seem high This is because the number is includes both scrambled for example Pay Per View and non scrambled channels These een channels are dependent upon what your cable company is sending 3 The search might appear as if it is complete but as long as the search says Running it is still in progress What s happening now is the TV is removing scrambled channels from the channel list When 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 the Channel Setup menu will display the following help text Channel Search complete Press OK to review channels Press CANCEL to e
68. r 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 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 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 f 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 Se
69. r display pictures format supported JEPG Select USB in the Main Menu then select USB Device USB Device Picture If you have pictures on your USB device connected to your TV this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up down arrow buttons to highlight the picture the picture is displayed on the right Note To play a slideshow of all the pictures available on your device highlight a folder and press PLAY Go Back Sound Picture Channel List up Parental Control Music If you have mp3 audio files on your USB device connected to your TV this menu allows you to play files individually by pressing the up down arrow buttons to highlight the song Note To play a slideshow of all the music files available on your device highlight a folder and press PLAY USB Connection Connecting a device with USB or a USB flash drive Note When using a This connection allows you to insert a USB flash drive directly or connect to a compatible USB connection a mass storage device with USB such as a digital camera multi format card reader or mp3 picture slideshow can be set for a player folder not per picture If you have a USB flash drive plug in the drive directly If you have a device with USB Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB device and the other end to the USB jack on the side of TV To access and adjust the options of the USB device press MENU then choose USB fr
70. r in an unrealistic way Other Information 47 48 TTE Technology Inc T TE 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 e For how 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 e At TTE s 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 and larger For how long after your purchase e 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 At TTES 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 LC
71. re E B E e cet 22 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices 242 2222assaaanna aman ama maaa enn nnns 22 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote sucrina emen 22 Programming the Rene usce dint eo e d d e de e d d e e d a E d 23 Table of Contents How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It eeeeeeee esee nnns 24 MOSS OF Operations dte ees ctr td detener etr ott dei te Pa t ta e e Pete rua a ERR e tds 24 Manual Reset of the Remote Control eene nena a ena aa e E RR RR UU HU UU I I HH 8 25 Remote Code LSU ico AANO N Lara Fa ANNA NANANA NA NA Ev C EO Ewa a DUE 26 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features erunnpruinlg aiana edadea 30 Dudggl 30 Parental Controls and V Chip 22225400mma AA 31 How V Chip Works for USA and Canada ssssessssssssseeeeee nennen enne nnne nennen 31 Lock Unlock Parental COMPOS ze vi eec ee pere Her e ed rede ee OE c s 32 US V CARD MENU etsien LET 32 Uis aeuo RIIG p LETT 32 WS vesohip MOVIe Ratirig LIMIT naan asa ANNA Maca teed ere eee pe riti e Pete Pte edd 33 Blocking Canada V Ghip Ratinigs et e RR a e A et cas 34 BIOCK Cane D M 34 Block BUttOLS tete tetti a e t Etude ducat etas ka ma 34 Blocking Urirated Exernpt Progratmis co dire re Deren em red tpe n cea ea 34 Future Rating REGION oder red ertet Per rrr AND ARN EE PEPPER ER a 3
72. rts were packed with your product E 2 AA BATTERIES I CABLE MANAGE MENT STRAP for models L42FHD38 L46FHD38 L52FHD38 L40FHD380 for models L42FHD37 L46FHD37 L46FHD35 Go to Page 7 to REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL POWER CORD see the parts list PART RC2254701 01 PART RC2254702 01 for the table stand Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only 6 Connections and Setup Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Note For model L52FHD38 the Table Stand is preassembled please go to the next section 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 Parts List for models L42FHD37 L46FHD37 L46FHD35 L42FHD38 L46FHD38 L40FHD380 1 Table Stand Base E 4 Size M5 Screws 1 Size M8 Screw 1 Hinge Cover Step 1 There are two options for the stand assembly Option 1 Your TV has been packed upside down in the carton see Figure 1 to facilitate the attachment of the TV Table Stand assembly You just need to remove the bag covering the TV assemble the Table Stand as noted on page 8 and then attach the Table Stand to the TV before removing the TV from the carton Option 2 Remove the TV bag and place it on a large flat surface such as a table or counter
73. s Dynamic Backlight Light Sensor HDMI CEC Off Off Off 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 CMP1 or CMP2 HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDM13 and PC Picture Preset not available on PC Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Sports Personal Natural or Cinematic Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Brightness 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 crispness 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 a
74. s 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 until you see VID1 if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks CMP1 if connected to the CMP1 jacks or HDMI if connected to the HDMI1 jack displayed at the bottom 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 see VID1 CMP1 or HDMI1 displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen Note e f you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 17 to complete the Initial Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page Viewing 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 see PC displayed at the bottom 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 17 to complete the Initial Setup Connections and Setup Che 1115 Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker br
75. s 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 35 for more explanation of screen formats Changing Channels e 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 Jacks in alphabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV There are several ways to connect devices ANTENNA CABLE 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 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 AU
76. s product for environmental information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC regulations state that changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular Specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Don t place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage
77. sable 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 If you tune to the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 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 the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance f 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 1080i e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI2 DVI HDMI1 or HDMI3 INPUT The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path e 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
78. sed rating to the left limit is view or block panel and CANCEL on the remote for 10 Q W TV Ratings Go Back seconds Next time you enter the Parental Rating Field Control menu entera Lets you select new password from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked w or locked US V Chip TV Ratings TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings Go Back Em D You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level TV MA MI TV14 View 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main menu If parental controls have previously been TV PG View TV G View locked you must enter your password TVY7 View TV Y View 2 Highlight and select US V Chip Then select TV Ratings 3 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 4 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to B ock Press OK to view block programs with this rating 32 Using the TV s Features 5 Use the MENU button repeatedly to get back to the Parental Control menu 6 Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control menu for rating l
79. shpro Echostar Expressvu Gateway 001 010 011 012 015 Hughes Network System 001 010011 012 015 024 026 027 NG aues Linksys Media Center PC Northgate 020 Panasonic 005 022 030 Philips 001 009 012 015 024 025 Pioneer 031 PROSCN seem ettet ende dd added 019 RCA 1 002 009 016 019 021 004 022 030 Samsung sees 009 024 Sonic Blue Systemax Tagar Systems 000 001 002 003 010 013 014 015 025 026 027 028 Toshiba Touch UltimateTV Viewsonic Home Theatre in a Box Where the code is listed as 1HHI the first is for the DVD and the second is for the AUDIO Other wise just the one code operates both the DVD and the AUDIO Remember to add the code for the data base device Type O for DVD 5 for Audio OHHH 5 Apex 457 403 461 407 Audiovox 471 417 475 399 454 399 BOSE 430 384 441 010 CambridgeSoundaWorks 474 418 Classic wo eee 463 411 Coby 451 018 Curtis 451 409 Denon 467 413 Emerson ries ees I ET EUR nS 465 017 DX eo 458 404 iLive 484 429 Insignia 470416 AE na o aala NAA aaa 082 275 JBL 452 397 KOSS anan a ganan 448 394 KE 284 432 460 406 486 406 456 401 453 398 H 434 386 436 385 438 385 449 395 450 396 476 422 477 423 478 425 479 426 480 427 489 433 490 434 438 424
80. ssword to view the channel if parental control is locked Block Buttons 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 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 Ratings Then press the OK or right arrow button to toggle between View and Block View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available 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 par
81. the correct monitor output setting HDMI DVI Connection Best This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2 DVI jack Go to page 13 for specific instructions HDMI2IDVI paa DVI AUDIO INPUT INPU HDMI Out Audio cables are color coded HDMI DVIA E VB VL Adaper 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 10 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 AUDIO 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 14 lap Connections and Setup PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack Go page 14 for specific instructions PC INPUT VIDEO AUDIO Li 1 te Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1 Plug in the TV see page 16 for detail
82. thorized RCA Service Centre directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit or provided in home service Proof of purchase in the form of an original 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 Your warranty does not cover damages which are caused by Fire accident lightening flood and or other acts of God Faulty installation set up adjustments improper antenna inadequate signal reception adjustment of consumer controls and or improper maintenance and or Failure which results from misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication and or alteration Other Information 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 Transportation cost to and from the Service Centre Unless you have made other arrangements with your dealer at the time of purchase whereby he undertakes this responsibility Installation and set up service adjustments Products connected otherwise than as outlined in the Owner s Manual Products on which the serial number has been altered or removed External antenna or cable systems Remote control batteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other
83. tion 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 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 ONeOFF 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 25 Accuphase ACCUIUS ADC Adcom Admiral Altec Lansing i Amphion Media Works esse 104 107 Amplifier Technologies AMW BIN Anam Angstrom Apex Aragon Arcam Atlantic tec g Audio Research Audio Source AudioPhase Audiotronic Audiovox BK Bang amp Olufsen Bel Canto Design Brix California Auido Lab CambridgeSoundWorks 418 Cpetronic 074 Carver 061 073 Cary Audio Design 031 Casio 2125 OCE
84. to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons 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 17 for detailed instructions The channel might be blank 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 If you re getting a black and white picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side 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 If 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 j
85. top Remove the TV from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag see Figure 2 Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching the screen Figure 2 Connections and Setup 7 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 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 3 Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base Be sure all 3 tab fasteners snap firmly in place Stand Cap Step 4 Remove the stand cap from the TV cabinet by pushing on the small tab and pulling out the cap 8 Connections and Setup 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 Hinge guide Slot opening Step 6 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head 3 screwdriver ll t Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the
86. trol 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF 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 ONeOFF button once The remote starts the code search 5 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 AB Using the Remote Control 23 Note The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models 24 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 control 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 Opera
87. w keys to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Auto Time Channel Choose a station to have the TV set the time for you Wait about one minute for the time to be set Time Zone Select the current local time among Atlantic Newfoundland Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii and Eastern Daylight Saving DST Choose between Off and Automatic modes Enter Time If you didn t set the time reference channel enter the current time manually If it is 8 00 for example you must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Wake up Timer Use the left and right arrow keys to choose between Off Once or Daily to set the TV to turn itself on just one time or at the same time each day Note The Wake up Timer is available only when the time has been set Wake up Time Set the time you want the TV to turn itself on To enter 8 00 for example you must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Tum off Timer Use the left and right arrow keys to choose between Off Once or Daily to set the TV to turn itself off just one time or at the same time daily Tum off Time Set the time you want the TV to turn itself off To enter 8 00 for example you must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Using the TV s Menu USB Menu The USB feature allows to play audio files format supported MP3 o
88. w 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 for a D at the bottom of the screen for digital channels look for an A for analog channels Go to page 30 for more information CT Na 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 J acks Used Cable Needed Go to ames ib i eaaae 1 O 9 page 12 DA Audio Video Audio R and L Video COMPONENT INPUT 1 CMP1 0 O 9 pages 12 13 Audio R and L Y Pr Pb Component Video Audio S R a K pages 13 14 HDMI DVI Audio R and L NG IM DVI Adapter Audio re Supe pages 1 4 1 5 tH VGA Audio HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trade marks of HDMI Licensing LLC Input Signal Compatability Ant Cab
89. wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Caution Your wall mount must bear a minimum of five times the tv s net weight without causing damage Model L42FHD37 L40FHD380 L42FHD38 Purchase a VESA 600 x400 M6 screw Model L46FHD37 L46FHD35 L46FHD38 L52FHD38 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 9 10 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 service 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 allo
90. xit MENU for Setup menu If it s the TV s first installation the help text will display like this Channel Search complete Press OK to review channels Press CANCEL to exit 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 Setup 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 38 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 Channel Setup Connections and Setup Auto Channel Search in progress Press CANCEL to cancel Any channels already found will be stored Channel Search s Channel Search complete Press OK to review channels Press CANCEL to exit MENU for Setup menu 17 18 What To Expect Watching TV Remember Look for an A at the bottom 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 a 16 9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available Go to page 35 for more explanation of screen formats Remember Look for a D at the bottom 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 sometime

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