RCA L15D20 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 27 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again 30 Chapter 4 Other Information Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e Press the WATCH TV button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Press the Sound button and choose Mono Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Analog or Digital Captions in the Options menu Go to page 27 for more instructions e Make sure the HDMI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e If you are tuned to the HDMI input and you re receiving No Signal message on screen the HDMI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI device for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your2. wall mount sold separately If you want to mount your TV to the wall don t attach the base and instead follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions below 1 Locate the base For model L19WD20 also locate the three screws 2 For model L15D20 pick up the TV and align it so that the lock tab on the base matches with the tab opening on the back of the TV For model L19WD20 the screw holes underneath the TV match with the screw holes inside the base Push down on the top of the TV until it clicks into the base 3 For model L19WD20 attach the three screws to the bottom of the base as the picture to the left shows Model L19WD20 bottom of the base Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution The wall mount must bear a minimum of five times the TV s net weight without causing damage To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Purchase a VESA 100 x 100 M4 x 10mm 100 x 100 means the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically M4 x 10mm is the type of screw 1 If the base is attached you need to remove it before attaching the wall mount A Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft yet strong Model L15D20 tab Model L19WD20 tabs enough to hold the TV B For model L15D20 push in on the tab at the back of the base and remove the base from the TV For model L19WD20 remove the three screws from the bottom of the base Then squeeze the two tabs
3. Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity 32 Chapter 4 Other Information C8 Children 8 and Older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 ans Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 ans Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 ans Viewers 13 and over Programming m
4. NS INPUT 1080i 720p 480p 480i PC INPUT ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable or cable box COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player e COMPONENT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT The left audio connector is usually white e COMPONENT R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT The right audio connector is usually red e COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr 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 Y Pb Pr make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks such as a video game console VCR or DVD player e AUDIOLandR 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 e S VIDEO Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another device Make sure you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV e VIDEO Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable at the same time DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAX
5. button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Changing Channels 16 If you have both analog and digital channels these are put into the same channel list As you change channels look at the top right corner of the screen to see what type of channel you re viewing Digital channels display a Das part of the channel such as D Ch 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and subchannels If 6 is the primary channel and 1 is the subchannel for example the channel looks like 6 7 on screen To tune to a digital channel with a subchannel such as 6 1 enter the primary channel number 6 then press the SUB CH button Enter the subchannel number 1 and press OK Depending upon the type of signal you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune Chapter 1 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 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAXIAL L AUDIO R Er 9 9 o VIDEO a E CABLE INPUT Pr Pb Y HDMI DIGITAL AND ANALOG HEADPHONE N N N INPUT N R 0 gt S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
6. from the main menu then highlight Parental Controls Enter your password 2 Highlight and select USA Parental Locks 3 Press the left or right arrow button to highlight a TV Rating 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 In the example to the left highlight TV Y 4 Press the OK button to toggle between locked and unlocked The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically lock 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 FV L S Vand D 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 Determine the content theme you want to block 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme In the example to the left highlight the language L corresponding with TV 14 4 Press the OK button to change its status to lock The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings To view a content theme after it s been locked follow the
7. it in order for your TV to display channels and programming Progress e 30 With Auto Channel Search highlighted press OK to begin the channel search The menu shows the TV is running a channel search The TV tunes to a program once the search is complete If you have ANALOG and DIGITAL channels the TV runs 2 separate channel searches Some channels might have been found during the channel search that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they don t appear as you change channels To do this highlight Manual Channel Setup from the Setup menu Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming so you might want to do it later Go to page 24 for details on editing your channel list Chapter 1 15 Connections and Setup What To Expect Watching TV Your TV allows you to change the format of the picture you re viewing by pressing the FORMAT button on your remote or accessing the Screen Format option in the Setup menu The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen Depending on the type of signal you re viewing and your TV s model a different format might not be available Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format but sometimes is sent in 4 3 It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the FORMAT
8. the power cord into the back of the TV For model L15W20 plug the power cord into the power adapter then plug the power adapter into the TV Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded wall 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 e Insert two fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the top panel 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 With the Setup menu displayed press the right arrow button to access the Setup menu choices Press the up or down arrow button to move up or down within the menu Items with an arrow gt means there are more items to choose from or a sub menu available Press the right arrow or OK to display these OK button Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Arrows 14 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Comple
9. G FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state 34 Chapter 4 Other Information If you purchased your product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of
10. HDMI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in If problems persist try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI device for further assistance e If you have black bars on each side of your picture the device you connected might have a switch or a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 1080i e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI input Ihe 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 Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote JIC TT OLIN darciitc evn LJ don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password select Set Password from the Options menu and press OK Press 3 4 4 and then 8 Then enter a new password you want to use The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NONE to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating What Else Can Do 0 0 0 0 0 000 000
11. IAL Use this jack to connect an audio receiver to the TV for enhanced sound quality Make sure you set the Audio output correctly in the Advanced Audio Menu Go to page 26 for more information HDMI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI output HEADPHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV The TV speakers turn off when you plug in headphones VGA AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a device is connected to the VGA jack Use a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a device to your TV Go to page 13 for more information VGA INPUT Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable Chapter 1 17 Connections and Setup Buttons On Your TV If you cannot locate your remote you can use the buttons on the top of your TV to operate many of the TV s features _ _ _ S ee EEE gmg left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls MENU Displays the TV Main menu If the main menu is displayed exits the menu if a su
12. 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 the TV back in turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please visit www rca com television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service Chapter 4 31 Other Information V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find
13. LE INPUT Getting Channels What You Need Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable service Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If you don t go to step B If you do 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 Do you have cable If you don t go to step C If you do plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive your cable channels Do you have a set top box If you do you need to call your cable company or satellite service provider They may use special cables to allow you to view digital channels What You Need To Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna As you change channels look at the top right corner of the screen to see what type of channel you re viewing Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Ch 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 Go to page 16 for more channel information Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Ser
14. The options are Text Size Normal Font Default Text Color White Text Style If you want to customize the digital closed caption options choose Custom Choose As Broddcast to have the options set for you Text Opacity Solid Background Color Black Background Opacity Solid Edge Effect None Edge Color Red Text Size Lets you set the size of the digital closed caption text You can choose Small Normal or Large The following options are only available if you chose Custom as your Text Style ww ww w V V DA 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 of a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Text Color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed caption text Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Black or White Chapter 3 27 Using the TV s Menu System 28 Text Style Text Size Font Text Color Text Opacity Background Color Background Opacity Edge Effect Edge Color e BONIS DEON AU LOIN VII Custom Normal Default White vv VAY Vw v Text Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed caption text Transparent Translucent Solid or Flashing Background Color Lets you choose the color of the area behind the digital closed caption text Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Black or White Background Opacity Lets you choose the opacity o
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16. acked 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 Changing Entertainment Again is a trademark of THOMSON used under license to TTE CORPORATION Important Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions pe Two Sov WA oe M qe qp 10 11 12 13 14 I5 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your
17. as of the picture Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness not available in VGA mode Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Color not available in VGA mode Adjusts the richness of the color Tint not available in VGA mode Adjusts the balance between red and green levels Backlight Adjusts the level of light depending on your room setting Note When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset Mode changes to Personal Advanced Picture Menu Video Noise Filter Reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions 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 Note Video noise filter is available for tbe COMPONENT VIDEO input only if the signal is 480i 25 Using the TV s Menu System Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock Phase Auto Adjustment Reset All Treble Balance Advanced Audio Menu Reset All Audio Language Digital Audio Output TV Speakers VGA Sound Source Reset All English Digital On VGA Reset Color Temperature Adjusts to make the picture appear more red or blue Choose Warm for m
18. ay 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 ans Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Chapter 4 33 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days from date of purchase for labor e 1 year from date of purchase for parts What your warranty does not cover e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e Aunit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Shipping damag
19. b menu is displayed takes you back to the previous menu CH v Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off VOL lt _ Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the INPUT OK Displays the available video input channels Watcb TV Composite S Video Component VGA and HDMI When in the menu system displays sub menus and selects the highlighted item 18 Chapter 1 ON OFF Remote control part number R130D1 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready Chapter 1 Connections and Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows Used to move and highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers To enter a digital channel with a sub channel enter the main channel then press the SUB CH button to enter the sub channel and press OK CC Toggles through the CC settings CC Off CC On and CC On When Mute CH or CH Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press an
20. ble Using the example of a set top box e If your set top box has an HDMI output jack connect an HDMI cable Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT on the back of the TV and to the HDMI HDMI cabl dn Out jack on the back of the device ON OFF button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI INPUT jack To view this device 1 Plug in the TV see page 14 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a set top box INPUT button 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button to highlight HDMI from the input list Press OK to tune to the input To go back to viewing TV channels press the WATCH TV button e f you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 15 to complete the Initial Setup Use these buttons l i e If you experience HDMI to view the picture problems go to the of the device you ve HDMI Troubleshooting connected to the TV section on page 31 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks 0000000000 o 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 Q0oano0O00000000000000 gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt c c ce c c D c c c c c S c S c c S c S c c c c c c S c D
21. ceive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local digital stations are available using a certain antenna You can also use a set top box to receive digital channels Contact your cable company to purchase digital cable and have them connect the box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best way How do I tell a digital channel from an analog channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Ch 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them For model L15D20 digital video that is sent in 16 9 format can t properly fit into your 4 3 screen Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which would affect model L19WD20 The station or device connected to your TV controls how the video is formatted Press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen is blank or appears like snow You probabl
22. cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Chapter 4 35 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks 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 r
23. comes your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S Digital Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack Choose Digital to receive Dolby Digital sound if transmitted and you ve connected a six channel receiver to the TV s output jack Choose for PCM if your audio receiver only handles PCM TV Speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers If you have an audio amplifier device connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the audio amplifier device instead turn the option Off VGA Sound Source Allows you to listen to the audio from the VGA COMPOSITE or COMPONENT inputs while tuned to the VGA input Make sure the device connected to the input is turned on and the audio you want to hear is playing Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Reset All Restores the Advanced Audio Menu to the default settings Reset All Restores the Audio Menu to the default settings Options Menu Sume The Options menu lets you adjust additional options for the TV To Sleep Ti e a A access the Options menu Clock icon press MENU on the remote and Parental Controls then press the down arrow to highlight the Options icon Press the Qodegeapuons right arrow but
24. connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place devices above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Check Supplied Parts Check that the following parts were packed with your product SS L19WD20 base Remote control L15D20 base Power adapter only 3 screws to attach base Part R130D1 available for model L15D20 only available for model L19WD20 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and tbe appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Attaching Your TV s Base Your TV comes shipped without the base attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its base or to a wall
25. correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e If you re getting a black and white picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack three yellow video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 25 for more instructions No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e If using S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the device s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R Audio Input jacks e The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 26 for more information e The internal speakers might be turned off Go to page 26 for more information Blank screen e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a device connected to the TV like a DVD press INPUT and choose the option that matches the input where you connected the DVD e Press the WATCH TV button e Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel Buttons don t work e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again
26. ctronic 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 unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Don t place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important safety Instructions on the next page Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card p
27. d hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing FAV Favorite Press to browse the channels set in your Favorite Channel list Go to page 25 for more information FORMAT Press to change the size of the picture on screen GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel INFO Brings up the channel banner press again to clear the screen INPUT Displays the available video input channels Watch TV Composite S Video Component VGA and HDMI MENU Displays the TV Main menu If the main menu is displayed exits the menu if a sub menu is displayed takes you back to the previous menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system displays sub menus and make selections ON OFF Turns the TV on and off PRESETS Toggles through the picture mode settings Natural Vibrant Gaming and Personal SOUND For an Analog channel switches the sound mode options For a Digital channel switches the audio language In VGA mode switches to the audio input you selected from the VGA Sound Source Option SUB CH When entering a digital channel that has a subchannel press this button to enter a subchannel Once the channel is entered press the OK button to tune to the channel VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume WATCH TV Switches back to watching a TV channel if you re tuned to an in
28. e if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by TTE Technology Inc e Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer How you get service e Contact the RCA Customer Care Center at 1 800 951 9582 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rca com television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTIN
29. e of Contents Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Using the Menu System eeeeeernnn 24 Setup Men ct 24 PICU re M nu e 25 Audio IGT e 26 Options Menu e kanaa 27 Chapter 4 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 29 Troubleshooting RISE ERIT 30 V Chip Rating Explanations 32 US V Chip Rating System eeeeeeesssss 32 Canadian English V Chip Rating System 32 Canadian French V Chip Rating System 33 Limited Warranty ssis saisi 34 Care and Cl aminnd cccccccsssssssseeeeeeeeseseeeassseseeeeeeees 35 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User s Guide Protect Devices from Overheating e Dont block ventilation holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely e Dont stack devices e If you place devices in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you
30. eceiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd St Indianapolis IN 46290 2006 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in China TOCOM 16733890
31. ed by age based ratings such as TV MA which is explained on page 22 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L This is explained on page 22 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained on page 23 Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock V Chip go to the next page Note Parental control settings are not available for HDMI or COMPONENT inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have you will receive the message This program is blocked Press MENU key to enter password Go to page 32 for the US and Canada ratings explanations Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings V A or N R for Movies or E Exempt for Canadian ratings Go to page 23 for unrated explanation 20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Lock Unlock Parental Controls The default password for Parental Controls is 0000 You probably want to change the password to somethi
32. ed within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System 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 Controls menu is discussed in the Features chapter To access the menu system 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an icon on the left and press the right arrow button to enter the menu 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 or right arrow to display the choices of the option you ve highlighted or toggle through available options If available use the information at the bottom of the screen for help 4 To adjust controls such as picture setting options highlight the option and press OK The option appears on the bottom of the screen so you can see the option change as you adjust it 5 To return to the previous menu press the MENU button Note Options in tbe menus that are grayed out and can t be highlighted are unavailable or in progress Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu e Press the CLEAR button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disap
33. el to a channel which is displayed on screen when you tune to the channel Press the up and down arrow button to scroll through the available characters Continue to press the right arrow button to highlight the next space to add another character Menu Language Allows you to change the language of the menu system Screen Format Allows you to change the format of the screen If there are bars on screen try a different format if available that may eliminate the bars Choose between Normal Zoom Stretch only available for model L19WD20 and Center Favorite Channel The channel you re tuned to is saved as a favorite channel when you turn the setting On You can have up to 10 favorite channels Then use your FAV button on the remote to scroll through your favorite channels Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks To access the Picture menu person icon press MENU on the remote and then press the down arrow button to highlight the Picture icon Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu Picture options can be applied to each input VIDEO SVIDEO COMPONENT VGA and HDMI Picture Preset Mode Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Cinematic Natural Sports Videogame Video camera or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark are
34. escribed on page 8 Red right audio white left audio 2 Connect your yellow video cable Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the DVD player Connect your red and white audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Connecting the Device with Component Video Advanced This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks for example a DVD player Using the example of a DVD player If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 8 Component Video cables 22 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables Y Pb Pr are color coded Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO Seen Ride ana REG INPUT Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player Connect your red and white audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the E Audio cables are color DVD player coded Red right audio whitez left audio ON OFF button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1 Plug in the TV see page 14 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for examp
35. ex 14 Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in 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 Cunder the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content
36. f the area behind the digital closed caption text 7ransparent Translucent Solid or Flasbing Edge Effect Lets you set the effect of the font s edge None Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadow or Right Shadow Edge Color Lets you set the edge effect s color Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Black or White 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 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How can I view High Definition HD video There are several ways you can view high definition video If you have regular cable your TV is able to receive some digital channels because it has a capability called QAM QAM is a tuner that enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content After you run a channel search the digital channels begin at the end of the analog channel list Check with your cable provider for information about content availability in your area You can 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 6 for more information Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to re
37. ge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See following example e ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE 7 LA GROUND CLAMP o N ANTENNA qoem DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS M d NEC SECTION 810 21 9 ROUND CLAMP GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Important Information i This page intentionally left blank Important Safety Instructions i Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 6 Protect Against Power Surges 6 Protect Devices from Overheating 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ooeissvenstenepvntac pus vitecau nu pad FEE YA DES 6 Use Indirect EIGEEs iiri miae toa a 6 Check Supplied Parts rientro ncc rotes 6 Attaching Your TV s Base cceeseeeeeeeeeeeee 7 Mounting Your TV to the Wall 7 Get tne PICTUS ausis ec iki pata a xFed alain nde ru UMS E opu SENE UE 8 Getting Channels MEE S 8 Choose Your Connection e eres 9 Video Basic Connection esee 10 Component Video Advanced Connection 10 HDMI Connection eeeeeeeeeneeeennenn nnn 12
38. he down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 4 Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs Unrated TV programs may include news sports political USA Parental Locks o Canada rarena oc religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public Unrated Programs Unlocked announcements and programs without ratings Programs that have no rating or have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings N A or N R for Movies or E Exempt for Canadian ratings can be blocked using the Unrated Programs option Future Rating Region You might notice an option in the Parental Controls menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Chapter 2 23 Signal Source Cable TV DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language English Screen Format Stretch Favorite Channel Off Signal Source Cable TV DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language English Screen Format Stretch Favorite Channel Off Graphics contain
39. le a DVD player Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button to highlight Composite Gf connected to the VIDEO jack or Component Cf connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Press OK to tune to the input To go back to viewing TV channels press the WATCH TV button Note If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your device is connected to the VIDEO Input you might be tuned to the wrong input Make sure you press INPUT and select Composite e f you re done connecting devices to Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV Chapter 1 your TV go to page 15 to complete the Initial Setup e To continue connecting devices go to the next page 11 Connections and Setup HDMI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI jack 00000000000 100000000 o 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000 0000 0000001 0000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000 PUNT 0000000008000 A i Ce 0000 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions Device with HDMI Ov OL Or Video Out Audio Out HDMI Out Connecting the Device High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug ca
40. me i LCD User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Find Inside Connections page 9 ReMmote csseess0ess page 19 Features page 20 e Menus page 24 emm e FAQs page 29 e Troubleshooting page 30 s rca com television Important Information CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN personnel This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the product presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not The TV is unstable until it is properly attached to the expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus base or mounted to the wall Please follow the base shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No ob or wall mounting instructions provided in the User s jects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed Guide to ensure your safety on the apparatus This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Ele
41. ng less obvious yet easy for you to remember To change the password access the Options menu lock icon and press the right arrow to enter the menu Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Set Password and press OK Press 0 0 0 and 0 as the old password and then enter the new password you want to use If you forget your password select Set Password from the Options menu and press OK Press 3 4 4 and then 8 Then enter a new password you want to use The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is locked amp or unlocked W TV Ratings EVO Ub ESSA Ve D Rating Field Content Themes Lists the content themes of Lists the age based TV block ratings of Movies is eee ee jew S t f and TV programs or view see next page Ttor explanation Content Status Fields Lets you select whether the status of the content theme is currently locked 8 or unlocked W Chapter 2 21 Using the TV s Features Movies MPAA TV Ratings All FV L S V D Reset w w w w Ww Ww o earem Movies MPAA TV Ratings Al FV L S V D Reset w w w w w w w 22 USA V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level 1 Choose Options lock icon
42. o 1 Yaunior Y INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO L AUDIO R Pr Y Ph 6666 Component Video Advanced Connection This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks Go to the middle of page 11 for specific instructions 00000000 O 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000 o Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions 0000000000000000000000 0000000000 M 00000000000000000000000 00000000 0000000 0000000000 00000 00 t0500000000 E C L AUDO R lt O Pb Y COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1080i 720p 480p 480i JJ 7 s 1 OUTPUT COMPONE m T VIDEO AUDIO R e Pr Ph Y L R A Q Q Q 9 VIDEO AUDIOR X S VIDEO GG 10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting the Device with Video Basic This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack for example a DVD player Note If the device you re connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables we recommend you use the Component Video Advanced Connection instead See the next set of instructions below Using the example of a DVD player Composite cables are color coded Yellow video If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as d
43. on t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer 1 pA If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 8 Connect your monitor cable Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable to the VGA INPUT 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 Connect your audio cable Connect a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the VGA AUDIO INPUT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC Notes The maximum panel resolution is 1366 x 768 for your TV Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting The TV allows you to listen to the sound from another input while the PC is connected Go to page 26 for more information Viewing the PC I 2 oF Plug in the TV see page 14 for details and the PC if they aren t already plugged in Turn on the TV and the PC Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button to highlight VGA from the input list Press OK to tune to the input To go back to viewing TV channels press the WATCH TV button Chapter 1 13 Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of
44. on the bottom of the base and remove the base from the TV C Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the holes as the picture indicates to the left Model L15D20 has three screws model L19WD20 has four screws Remove the screws that attach to the TV s base attachment Wall mount holes 2 Make sure all cables are already connected to the TV 3 Attach the wall mount to the TV using the four holes on the TV s back panel as indicated in the picture to the left 0080000 0000000 o 4 Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall 000000000000000000000000000 0000000000 o DUUOQQOOOOOOQOOOOO00000000000000000000 c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c c gt gt gt gt gt S gt gt c gt gt c gt gt c c gt 5 gt 5 gt c gt c c c c 0000 Chapter 1 7 Connections and Setup 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 CS O00OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODONOOUNOO UOUN 1000000000000000000000000000000000000 l o WUUNUNOOUOOOUUNQ ODDO OCODOOODOOOTOCOO0000000 DIGITAL AND ANALOG Q Coaxial cable ow Outdoor or Indoor antenna 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 CAB
45. ore red Normal for standard picture and Cool for more blue 3D Comb Filter If you have a device connected to the VIDEO INPUT helps to correct detail and color loss Turn the option On for improved video Reset All Restores Advanced Picture Menu to the default settings VGA Settings only available in VGA mode Horizontal Position Adjusts the picture s position left or right Vertical Position Adjusts the picture s position upward or downward Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters color misalignment or blurring Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically Try it if the picture on the VGA input doesn t look right Reset All Restores VGA Settings menu to the default settings Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Audio menu speaker icon press MENU on the remote and then press the down arrow button to highlight the Audio icon Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu The following audio items can be adjusted Bass Increases or decreases the bass of the sound Treble Increases or decreases the treble of the sound Balance Adjusts how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers Advanced Audio Menu Audio Language only available on digital channels Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The language you choose be
46. outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna dischar
47. pear Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu plug icon press MENU on the remote the Setup icon is highlighted Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu Signal Source If you connected cable to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT select Cable TV If you connected an antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT select Air Antenna DTV Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the digital channel that the TV is currently tuned to Auto Channel Search Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 15 for more information Manual Channel Setup Displays the channel list allowing you to add or delete channels If a channel is Hidden and you want it viewable as you change channels select Viewable If a channel is Viewable and you don t want it to appear as you change channels select Hidden Chapter 3 Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel Picture Preset Mode Contrast Brightness 51 pt Sharpness 0 Color 50 amp Tint 0 Backlight 10 e Advanced Picture Menu VGA Settings Video Noise Filter Color Temperature 3D Comb Filter Reset All Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Cable TV gt Start English Stretch Off Personal Channel Labels Allows you to add or change a seven character lab
48. put 19 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Analog Channel Banner A Ch 70 LPJ D Ch 700 BEV 12 15 PM Program name 480i 1080i TV PG Stereo Set Time Sleep Timer Set Password Parental Controls Analog Captions Digital Captions Digital Caption Setup USA Parental Locks Canada Parental Locks Unrated Programs Unlocked blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains Digital Channel Banner The channel and station you re currently viewing are displayed An A displayed means it s an analog channel a D displayed means it s a digital channel Digital channels may also display an HD High Definition SD Standard Definition or DT Digital Television at the end of the station Current time that you set under the Set Time option in the Options menu The program name appears if available Current resolution is displayed The program rating appears if available Current audio the channel is broadcasting Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the USA Parental Controls and Canada Parental Controls menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can be block
49. same steps as above to unlock Note that if you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features V Chip Movie Rating Limit Movies MPAA TV Ratings Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified EISE TID level Reset To access Movie Ratings 1 Press MENU on the remote control 2 Choose Options lock icon from the main menu then highlight Parental Controls Enter your password w w w w w w 3 Highlight and select USA Parental Locks 4 The Movie Ratings appear on the left side of the menu Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a rating Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking USA age based ratings Blocking Canadian 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 Reset p Reset s you automatically block the higher rated programs as well C w G Ww C8 w 8ans f G 13 ans m PG w 16 ans W English Rating French Rating To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada Parental Locks from the Parental Controls menu 14 18 ans 2 Determine the rating you want to block from English on the left or French on the right 3 Press t
50. te the Initial Setup Customizing items in the Setup menu allows your TV to perform correctly Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable or an off air signal before you continue Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel Cable TV p Start English Stretch Off Cable TV English Stretch Off Set the Menu Language If English is your preferred language skip this step and go to Set the Signal Source To choose another language press the MENU button then press the right arrow button to enter the Setup menu Press the down arrow to highlight Menu Language then press the right arrow to choose a language Continue to Set the Signal Source Set the Signal Source From the Setup menu press the up or down arrow button to highlight Signal Source If you connected Cable to your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search To choose Air Antenna press the right arrow button and then press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search Complete the Channel Search Even though the initial channel search can take time you must Analog TV Channel 30 Found Channels Eounat 25 complete
51. ton or OK to enter the menu The following options can Digital Captions be adjusted Digital Captions Setup Set Time Lets you set the time zone and time Time Press the left or right arrow to set the time The AM and PM setting changes when you get to 12 o clock Note If your TV loses power you need to reset tbe time Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Choose between Of f 30 min 60 min or 90 min Set Password Set the password used to lock parental controls Go to page 21 for more information Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu was explained in Chapter 2 Go to page 20 for more information Analog Captions Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen 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 Note that Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information Digital Captions 1f available lets you select a closed caption mode for digital channels Use Service1 if you are unsure what to use Digital Captions Setup Customize the digital captions A sample of how the digital captions might look appears at the bottom of the Text Style Custom screen
52. 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 situations S or moderate violence V TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y AII Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or s
53. vice Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 868 206 3559 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to VIDEO L Audio Land R e S COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Video Audio Video page 10 11 Y Pb Pr p Component Video page 10 11 QUID A Audio L and R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1080i 720p 480p 480i HDMI page 12 page 13 PC INPUT HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Chapter 1 9 Connections and Setup Video Basic Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack Go to the top of page 11 for specific instructions 00000000000 O 00000000 00000000000 o 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000000000000000 L oonOOOOQOO000000000000000000000 C0000000 000000000000 0ON0ONON Don t forget If necessary 1 connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions OUTPUT vine
54. y want to remove these so they no longer appear in your channel list In the Manual Cbannel Setup menu choose Hidden Go to page 24 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time The TV is looking for all available analog and digital channels in the channel list If you have digital channels the TV is also searching for each sub channel of that digital channel Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 29 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems gt 0 0o TV won t turn on e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else No picture no sound but TV is on e You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view If you re trying to view a connected device press INPUT and choose the option that matches the input of the device you connected e Maybe the Signal Source option is set incorrectly Go to page 15 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If youre watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the
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