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RCA 31Series Flat Panel Television User Manual

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2. Parts List Step 1 1 Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table 2 Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag 1 Table Stand 000 3Size M4 St Screws Step 2 Remove the Stand Cap from the TV cabinet by taking off the size M3 St screw with a screwdriver and pulling out the cap Cap Size M3 St Screw 8 Connections and Setup Step 3 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the stand into the stand connector support and aligning the three screw holes from the bottom tighten ing three M4 St screws with a screwdriver 3 size M4 St screws Mounting TV to Wall To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Caution Your wall mount mustbeara minimum of Purchase a VESA 100 x100 Size M4 screw We times the TV s net weight without causing Model L22HD31 damage The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes For example 100x100 means the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm 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 rabbi
3. 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 comAelevision 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 102d Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2008TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOIVSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in USA Part No 72 L 22HD 31 ECO1A
4. Entry Time Auto Time Channel A2 Sleep Timer OFF Zzz Samoa Automatic Time Zone Daylight Saving lt OK gt Start Finish Edit 39 5 0 ther Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE Input to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 14 for more information Visit www antennaweb org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you which local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna Are there other ways to view High Definition HD video Besides using an off air antenna as mentioned above you can also use a set top box to receive digital video Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming and have them connect the box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best way How do tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the bottom left corner of the screen An A is displayed for an analog channel A Dis 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 scree
5. 022 magnaso 010 Marantz 019 020 024 025 Marta 022 035 Matsushita Media Center PC MEI Memorex 007 010 014 020 021 022 025 026 028 032 035 046 072 125 MGN Technology MGA Microsoft Midland Motorola MONTGOMERY WARD MTC 010 021 125 Multitech 21 028 029 125 NEC 019 020 024 033 Nikko 022 035 Niveus Media esee 038 Noblex 021 Northgate Olympus Orion Panasonic 000 015 025 039 061 068 069 089 105 118 119 Penney Pentax Pentex Research Philco Philips Philips Magnavox Pilot Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Presidian Proscan PROTEC PROFITRONIC Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar Radio Shack Radio Shack Realistic 025 026 028 Radix 010 022 125 015 020 021 022 022 035 Randex 022 035 RCA 003 012 017 021 025 030 042 073 083 097 110 Realistic 010 015 020 021 022 023 025 026 028 035 125 Ricavision Ricoh Runco Samsung Sanky Sunsui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer SIGNATURE SONY zs aired 050 066 077 090 093 123 125 Stack 010 020 022 025 026 030 035 125 010 063 111 124 125 Stack 9 038 STS Superscan Sylvania 010 015 025 028 075 102 103 125 Symphonic 010 028 036 075 125 Syst
6. Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs nennen nennen nennen nnne 40 Troubleshooting a add iaa 41 V Chip Rating Explanations renti etienne p es 44 IJS WsOhip Rating SyStelTiu diete eae eerte ed etr eer et dd e etd eae ea eh o cada COR e dtd TA 44 Canadian English V Chip Rating System sessssssesssseeeeee sienne a ntn 44 Canadian French V Chip Rating System 0 occcccnoooccncccnonnnnnnnnonononnnncnnnnnnnnnnnonnn no nennen nennen nnns 45 ENCINA deor uae e itte mM REM RR RENATA E etre ter REL 46 Care and Cleaning sitet e cobo on eh dita eed dieit ai lod 47 Connections and Setup 1 C onnections and 5 etup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e 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 ai
7. 295 325 356 358 365 374 382 387 392 400 430 Soundesign 020 076 Soundmatters 063 SoundStream 049 Starcom 391 Stereophonics 079 SIS 172 Sunfire Sylvania Symphonic TAG McLaren Tao Teac Technics 280 281 283 299 Techwood Thomson Thorens Toshiba Vector Research Venturer Victor Wards XM Radio Yamaha 001 021 024 053 054 055 059 060 064 081 086 191 196 199 206 234 236 243 244 245 246 247 262 268 284 285 288 302 317 321 847 351 402 405 Cable Codes ABC misma 008 009 022 026 032 034 040 041 042 081 085 Adelphia uid Americast iene 092 Antronix 045 046 Archer 046 047 AT amp T 002 Bell South EX Cable Vision 004 102 Cabletenna Cableview 044 Citizen 051 Clearmaster 091 ClearMax 091 Colour Voice 049 050 Comcast 000 001 039 Gomltoni cS Wai 035 051 Contec Coolmax COX Director Eastern Everquest Focus GC Electronics GE Gemini General Instrument Goldstar nece eicit Hamlin 057 058 059 065 071 074 082 095 096 Hitachi 041 illico Jasco Jerrold 001 041 055 060 061 075 081 083 086 087 089 101 Magnavox Memorex Monarch Motorola 001 002 018 039 087 089 094 101 103 Movie Time 051 064 Multi Canal Multitech NEC NET Brazil Novavision 014 015 016 017 022 024 025 Panasonic Pa
8. 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 turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel This button lights when you press a valid button in SAT AUX mode see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays current status V CHIP Press to display the Parental Control submenu directly VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view devices you have connected to the TV 1 Make sure the device you want to view is 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 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 tbe programmed on this remote to control any device itcontrols only this TV e The remote may no
9. PC displayed at the top of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH or CH buttons Note If you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 21 to complete the Initial Setup Connections and Setup 15 Note Highligh ted means that the menu item stands out from othermenu items on the list appears darker brighter or a 16 differentcolor Plug in 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 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 included Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button 5 on the side of the TV or ONeOFF on the remote How to Use Remote Control to Complete 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 selectio
10. are not available for HDMI CMPT or PC INPUTS These settings must be setin the connected device s parental controls Using TV Features 31 Parental cont Lock Unlock Parental Controls Go Back e When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls ada are permanently unlocked the following message is displayed chars Password 2 Parental controls are UNLOCKED Rating limits and channel block will NOT require a pass To lock parental contol word to view the picture Use Lock parental controls to lock Press OK key to continue aS e Pressing OK displays the Parental Control menu and highlight Lock Parental Control Note If you do Tolock unlock parental controls press OK then enter a 4 digit password using the digit keys BOEIDCS parens Note When you enter the correct password the Password menu is cleared and you will enter the FUR NONGO Parental Control menu If an invalid password is entered you mustenter again If you forget your the settings for V Chip Button Block or Block Channel will take V Chip Rating Screen effect The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the US V Chip menu Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating to the left limit is view or block password you can enter the factory default code 4116 if you want to change the password go to page 35 for more inf
11. down arrow button to continue Complete the Channel Search With Auto Channel Search highlighted press OK to begin the channel search There are several L R Select things to be aware of when the TV searches for channels lf you chose Cable as your signal Auto Channel Search type the search takes a while because it s looking for analog and digital channels and then fe it s removing scrambled channels found Here is what happens during the search LE 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 AE 3 When Auto Channel Search is in progress you can press the CANCEL button to cancel x zd bn ignal Type the search Any channels already found will be stored IEEE Progress 4 When the search is complete press CANCEL to exit the menu system O Digital channels found 0 To Search for available channels press OK Running Auto Channel search will erase list amp lables You might find there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view To get rid Chanel Search prowess Pres CANCEL 0 of these channels press MENU and choose Channel Highlight and select Listand 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 ch
12. e CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT CMPTR AUDIO Provides right AUDIO connection when using the CMPT VIDEO INPUTS The right audio connector is usually red DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver HDMI DVI INPUT Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output for the best picture quality HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices e DVI AUDIO L used for DVI only Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI jack for DVI The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT DVI AUDIO R used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 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 Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable PC AUDIO Gtereo minijac
13. 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 Sharpness not available on PC crispness of the edges in the picture Color Use the right or left arrow buttons to adjust the richness of the color 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 Use the right or left arrow buttons to adjust the adjustments Coolfor a more blue palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments Screen Format Change the screen format among Normal Center Zoom and Stretch For more information on screen format go to page 35 Using TV Menu Film Mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film like most movies and subsequently converted to a different format for TV broadcast for example Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original Another name for this process is reverse 3 2 pulldown The On setting recommended place a check in the box enables the feature only when the TV dete
14. live by plugging in something else The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature on the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box No picture and no sound but TV is on You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view If you re trying to view a connected device press INPUT until the picture from that device appears e The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly Go to page 17 for detailed instructions The channel might be blank change channels f 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 f 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 f you re getting no picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cable connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the ba
15. to display the submenu of List and Labels Channel Number Press OK to select then use the left and right arrow buttons to select the channel number or press the INPUT button then use right left arrow buttons to select a video input channel among VID HOM CIVPT PC finally press OK to confirm the selection In Channel List only available for TV channels If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list highlight In Channel Listand press the OK button to place a check in the check box If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the OK button to uncheck the box When an AV INPUT is displayed in the Channel number field the line In channel list is grayed out Channel Label Display the channel label this line is always grayed out for the label can t be modified by user Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 35 for more information Setup Menu Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note Closed caption settings are not available for HDMM HDMIZ CMPT INPUTS These settings must be set in the connected device s menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner See Chap
16. 0 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTOR S NEC SECTION 810 21 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 4 Table of Contens lable of Contents Important Safety INStrUCtiONS uie oue reat Ee Fer as pt id ibas i Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before YOU Connect ssseeneenneen nennen nnns 6 Protect Against Power SUS uo add 6 Instructions at the Beginning of User s Guide ooooococnocccionccccoonccnonn conan nonono nino nano meme 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference sssssseee 6 Use Indirecta a ado 6 Check Supplied Parts 2 5 22 2 Adi 6 Attaching TV to Table Stand eeaeee aea rnei ete de a 7 MbUNTING TV to Wall eeem 9 E AAA A TO 10 Cetina Channel Sedacia nica 10 Choose Your Connections rere tee nna sarna 11 Composite Video COnReGctiOn 2 thre ded trae s c De b dtt etd e ee ates 12 Component Video COornneGtlOET cierta ee teet Dre tt n teft Oe egt P ae b Fe Pep ER e Ot edens 12 HDMI DVI Connection uoi frati rie e fecere xe Poeni t ge see re art eA Fa e Eos 13 POCONMNECUOM REDE PH Pai AEAEE ESRA 14 PUTIN TV E meia E A A E EE 16 Put Batteries in Remote ccconncccnnccnnnnncnnnnnnnnnncnonnnnn o nn n nr naar rn nr errar rr rre enn r rr rr errar rr s nennen nennen 16 I nPDupp 8 16 How to Use Rem
17. 032 042 066 074 079 084 Star Choice 038 056 072 Sylvania Tivo Toshiba UltimateTV Uniden US Digital USDTV Viewsat Voom Zenith 003 015 057 006 008 009 064 VCR Codes ABS Adventura ADMIRAL 017 018 033 127 American High Apex Asha Audio Dynamics Audiovox Bang amp Olufsen Beaumark Bell amp Howell Broksonic Calix Candle Canon CARVEI CCE His CineVision Citizen Colortyme COLT 021 022 023 024 035 019 046 021 022 026 035 012 015 019 021 Curtis Mathes 024 025 Oybernex OyberPower Oyperpower Daewoo Davidson DBX Dell Denon DiamondVision Dimensia Durabrand Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerson 025 027 028 035 075 103 125 Emerex 010 017 022 023 Garrard Gateway GE ase 012 015 021 025 Go Video Goldstar 019 022 024 035 114 Gradiente Harley Davidson sse 028 Harman Kardon HARWOOD Headquater Hewlett Packard Hi Q Hitachi Howard Computers Hughes Network Systems iBUYPOWER nsignia x nstant Replay oa e a eare a ena aieiai JC Penney JCL Jesen JVC Lt 052 05 05 082 085 094 095 Kenwood Kodak KLH LG Linksys Lloyd s 019 020 024 033 022 025 035 Magnin
18. 31 Proscan 019 RCA 001 002 009 016 019 021 ReplayTV 004 022 030 SAMSUNG NER EENPAS INESS EEAS EITENS AEE 009 024 Sonic Blue 004 022 030 000 013 014 020 Systemax 020 Tagar Systems 020 Tivo 000 001 002 003 010 013 014 015 025 026 027 028 Toshiba 006 020 Touch 020 UltimateTV 021 Viewsonic 020 Voodoo 020 ZT Group 020 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 51HHE Apex 457 403 461 407 Audiovox 471 417 475 399 454 399 BOSE 430 384 441 010 1474 418 463 411 CambridgeSoundWorks Classic Coby 451 018 Curtis 451 409 Denon 467 413 Emerson 465 017 GPX 451 421 458 404 iLive 484 429 insignia 470 416 Jamo 082 275 JBL 452 397 Koss 448 394 Eras canat 284 432 460 406 486 406 488 4 Magnavox 456 401 Onkyo 453 398 Panasonic 431 385 432 390 434 386 436 385 438 385 449 395 450 396 476 422 477 423 478 425 479 426 480 427 489 433 490 434 438 424 Philips 437 01 al 448 412 Pioneer 429 383 RCA 447 393 Samsung 481 332 485 431 487 431 481 428 28 Usi
19. 482 483 Sungale 270 Superscan 023 SVA 096 Sylvania 010 023 052 340 391 395 416 Symphonic 010 391 leac 027 224 Technics 004 024 Technosonic 097 Techwood 41 263 Terapin 098 Theta Digital 043 Tivo 099 Toshiba 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 273 TView 067 Urban Concepts 039 US Logic 224 Venturer 027 469 Vizio 101 Vocopro 102 Westinghouse 492 Xbox 041 Xwave 103 Yamaha 69 174 196 202 211 215 218 277 345 459 Zenith 013 039 113 151 186 213 227 264 298 349 350 369 425 460 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE enn 492 DVDA CR 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 44HHE Broksonic 872 062 022 072 406 088 Hitachi 876 013 417 103 nsignia 375 016 013 047 113 117 JV eie ot cae 364 052 365 053 366 054 367 055 317 056 318 058 319 059 403 094 397 079 398 080 399 081 400 082 403 085 409 095 317 056 318 058 319 059 A EER 869 016 373 060 013 047 331 060 370 060 Pioneer 377 064 Sansui E 022 0
20. 6 Malata Marantz Memorex MICrOSOft it capi 041 Mintek 046 255 Mitsubishi Momitsu 088 Mustek 458 NAD Nakamichi Nesa Next Base Nexxtech Niro Nissoho Iwai Norcent Onkyo Oppo OPTIVIOW 1 iiec E E EPEE EE EEE AAEE Oritron Orion Panasonic 030 222 237 258 279 5 039 159 190 225 453 004 024 039 116 117 127 149 152 172 173 178 208 265 266 267 290 291 292 299 300 312 336 341 371 383 385 386 387 407 431 432 434 436 438 443 449 450 476 477 478 479 480 489 490 Philco Philips 196 209 294 305 334 337 342 391 437 448 philips Magnavox nene 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 Polk Audio Portland Presidian Prima Princeton Proceed Proscan Provision Pye 002 010 039 042 150 156 162 026 239 260 46 125 130 179 Qwestar 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 Image Sherwood Shinco Shinsonic Sigma Designs Using the Remote Control 27 Sonic Blue 059 061 063 066 Sony 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
21. 72 Sharp 874 124 410 111 Toshiba 363 051 882 067 119 091 119 096 393 076 408 092 393 115 Zenith 227 099 A A E ESRO 390 074 CineVision 1138 101 414 117 Daewoo 419 107 Durabrand 119 117 Emerson 895 010 395 103 PUNA coma 379 125 Go Video 227 100 402 084 404 086 413 087 418 106 420 108 421 109 Goldstar 425 114 Magnavox 156 104 388 071 Memorex 022 072 Panasonic 883 061 385 068 386 069 407 089 407 871 061 Philips 4 391 075 Polaroid 423 112 Presidian 391 075 RCA 401 083 411 097 422 110 Samsung 368 005 384 070 396 078 405 087 412 ite 415 087 Sanyo 424 113 Sony 861 049 362 050 381 066 392 093 894 093 894 077 892 090 Sylvania 891 075 895 102 416 103 Symphonic 891 075 Diamond Vision 289 126 AKAI 236 127 SUP anotadas 023 128 DVR Codes Bang amp Olufsen Oyberpower Dell DIRECTV 002 007 008 010 011 012 015 019 021 024 026 027 Dish Network Dishpro Echostar Expressvu Gateway 0 Hughes Network System 001 010011 012 015 024 026 027 Linksys 020 Media Center PC 020 Microsoft 020 Mind 020 Niveus Media 020 Northgate Panasonic 005 022 030 Philips 001 009 012 015 024 025 Pioneer 0
22. CMPT inputs only if the signal is 480 Go Back Bass Oo Balance Analog TV Sound Mono Default Audio Language English Current Audio Language English lt UR gt Adjust Using TV Menu 37 Channel Go Back Channel List Auto Channel Search List and Lables OK Enter Sub menu b List and Labels Or i 38 Go Back Channel Number In Channel List Closed Caption Go Back CC Setting Analog CC Type Digital CC Type Digital CC Preset Digital CC Color Dig CC Back color Digital CC Style lt L R gt Select On Always CC1 CS1 Default White Black Channel Menu The Channel Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences Press MENU on the remote and then select Channel from the Main Menu Channel List The Channel List menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a channel then press OK to tune to the channel Press left and right arrow buttons to scroll to the next page Auto Channel Search Select Auto Channel Search then press OK to access the Auto Channel Search menu Signal Type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Auto Channel Search Searches for channels the TV is receiving Go to page 17 for more information Listand Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for your video inputs Select List and Labels then press OK
23. D to set the remote to control the device for example press DVD to control your DVD player 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the device ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode For example if you re in TV mode and you press the VOL 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 Remote Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to default Note The resetcan 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 Accurus ADC Adcom Admiral ADS Altec Lansing Amphion Media Works Amplifier Technologies AMW Anam Angstrom Apex Aragon Arcam Atlantic technology Audio Research Audio Source AudioPhase Audiotronic Audiovox Bang amp Olufsen Bel Canto Design B
24. D WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMIVERCIAL 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 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 through 47 For how long after your purchase One 1 year from the date of purchase for labor charges One 1 year from the date of purchase for parts What we will do At TTE s discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service All Remanufactured Refurbished LCD Televisions For how long after your purchase e Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges Ninety 90 days 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 par
25. ED 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 e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your 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 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 dire
26. al 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 C8 Children 8 and older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive l
27. ams are not available Block Channel Turn this option on to block the channel you see in the Select Channel option Use the left right arrow buttons to find the channel you want to block then press the down arrow button to select Block Channel Press OK to place a check mark in the Block Channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if parental control is locked Button Block Select this option to block disable or unblock enable the TV s side panel buttons so that they can t be used by someone like a young child The remote still tunes to any channel If you re using this to keep children from changing channels remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the side panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the Button Block action will not take effect Using TV Features Change Password Change Password This option let you set a new V chip password Password 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears A e 2 Select Parental Control e uses 3 Select Change Password and press OK to display the password resetting menu 4 Using number buttons to enter the new password press OK Enter the new password Press OK when finished again and press OK to confirm Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to pare
28. 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 Stretch Current screen format If there are bars on the screen you might be able to get rid of them by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote Go to page 35 for more information on screen formats ZZZ 0025 Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set C o805PM Current time Autotuning The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV When you set up Autotuning in the menu System you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR To set up the Autotuning feature 1 Press MENU the Vain Menu appears 2 Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote 3 Highlight Autotuning and press OK 4 Choose which device button you would like to set SetDVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button SetSAT AUX Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT AUX button 5 Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV 30 Using TV Features Note This feature only works with other RCA devices CR Setup Go Back Closed Caption Wu Menu Language English Light Sensor OFF A
29. 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 other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replace ment of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and
30. anguage nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adult Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violen scenes 16 Viewer 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequen 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 or in an unrealistic way Other Information 45 46 TTE Technology Inc TTE Limited Warranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND AS DESCRIBED BELOWTTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIE
31. annel list Note Ifyou are using a satellite or cable set top box you do notneed to complete Channel Search Connections and Setup 17 18 What To Expect Watching TV e Remember Look for an A at the top of the screen to see if you re watching an analog channel Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format or your TV can display these channels in a16 9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available Go to page 35 for more explanation of screen formats e Remember Look for a D at the top of the screen to see if you re watching a digital channel Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but it is sometimes sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or source device is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format This may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster Go to page 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 e Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower
32. ble 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 include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y ll 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 Canadia
33. ck of your TV These jacks are used to connect recording devices A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 36 for more instructions No sound picture okay The sound might be muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e f using DVI 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 37 for more information f 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 e Check your connections If you used yellow red and white cables to connect make sure they re connected to the yellow red and white VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV not to the VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV f 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 e Try another channel Other Information 41 42 Buttons don t work e The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock t
34. contents connections remote features menus FAQs warranty Users guide RGA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double CAUTION E RISK OF ELECTRIC A insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible SHOCK DO NOT OPEN parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel b 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 Hig This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of this product for environmental information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industr
35. ctly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire shock hazard or damage to the TV Other Information ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 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 ana 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
36. cts that movie playback quality could be improved The Offsetting uncheck the box turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 Pulldown is causing distortions in your picture PC Settings Adjust the PC settings when in PC mode Video Noise Reduction not available on PC or digital channels Reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between Lowfor a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Normal 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 Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the Main Menu The following sound items can be adjusted Treble Improves treble output Bass Improves bass output Balance Press the right or left arrow buttons to adjust how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers Analog TV Sound Controls the way the sound comes through your speakers The options available vary according to the input selected Mono available for regular TV viewing only Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal
37. e 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 control 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 ON OFF 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 leftarrow 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 S Using the Remote Control 23 Note The remote control may notbe compatible with all brands and models 24 of devices How to Use Remote After Programming It Once the remote has been programmed successfully it is ready to operate your devices To operate a device 1 Press the appropriate device button SAT AUX or DV
38. e software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can be blocked by age based ratings such as TV MA which is explained on page 32 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L This is explained on page 33 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained on page 37 Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock V Chip see page 32 How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV IVA 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 44 for the US and Canada ratings explanations e Autotuning EN fy Go Back Set DVD Channel Disabled Set SAFAUX Channel Disabled press L R to select input for DVD key Note Parental control settings
39. emax Tagar Systems Tandy Tashiko Tatung leac Technics Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba 092 096 115 Totevision Touch Unitech Vector Research Vector Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic Villain Voodoo Wards 026 028 White Westinghouse Westinghouse XR 100 010 025 028 125 Yamaha 019 020 024 033 Zenith 8 032 034 099 116 117 120 122 125 ZARIC ero erp 038 Using the Remote Control 29 3U sing IV 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 Parent Control The Parent Control state locked or unlocked of the current program TV G Rating information of the current program 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 If the 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 HDTV 720p Broadcast signal resolution CC Closed Captioning is available on the current channel D 10CBS The D means it s a digital channel If it s an
40. emote 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 28 for more details F 1 F 4 Favorite channel buttons You can set one of the favorite channel buttons F1 F2 F3 F4 to the current channel by holding the button for a couple of seconds Each button can be set to a favorite channel at one time but you can change the setting many times GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel INPUT Accesses the available video input channels WATCH TV CMPT HDMI VID and PC To resume TV viewing press the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH or CH buttons MENU Brings up the Main Menu 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 REPLAY PLAY NEXT INFO MENU INPUT Remote control part number RC2254702 01 Note If you need to replace your rem ote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax willbe charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card read y Using the Remote Control 21 22 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
41. eo cable to the VID 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 VID right and left AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the DVD player Composite Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack OMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions Sue AUDIO a S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO YA Pb Pr ee a INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R SVIDEO 000 g AUDIO 8 6 Sa COIVPOSITE VIDEO 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 CMPT 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 CMPT right and left AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to t
42. fsen Bel Canto Design 072 Blaupunkt Blue Parade BOSE 245 430 441 Boss Audio System ssse 073 444 Broksonic 022 233 372 406 California Auido Labs 024 CambridgeSoundWorks 474 CAVS 074 CineVision 049 1 13 414 Clarion Classic Coby Criterion Curtis Curtis Mathes CyberHome Cytron Daewoo Denon Duarabrand DVD2000 Eclipse Elta Eltax Emerson Enterprise ESA Farenheit Fisher Flex Vision Fun TV 079 041 046 125 167 205 250 003 187 226 227 323 402 404 413 418 420 421 Goldstar Gradiente Greenhill Grundig Harman Kardon Hitachi Hiteker Honda Honyas iLive ngelen nitial nsignia 013052 113 375 470 ntegra 025 043 057 062 rradio Jamo Jaton JBL Jenken Jensen JMB JVC 007 044 142 143 207 212 219 269 281 317 318 319 321 364 365 366 367 397 398399 400 403 409 Karcher Kawasaki Kendo Kenwood 231 252 O une tenet RR Konka Koss Lasonic Landel Lenoxx Lexia Lexicon 370 373 460 486 488 Lifetec Limit i LiQuid VIdeo reo secte Liteon 323 332 348 353 Loewe 086 Logiclab 104 Logix 112 Luxman 113 Luxor Magnavox 010 023 039 042 052 150 156 185 326 356 380 388 437 45
43. h and French program ratings Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears Select Parental Control Select V Chip Select Canada V Chip Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block NO OBRWON Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental Control menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Reset Downloadable Data Select this option to reset the downloadable V Chip data Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and pro grams without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated pro grams and Canadian programs rated E Press the down arrow button to highlight Unrated Exempt Then press OK to toggle between View and Block View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated progr
44. he 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 Pr Pb N R AUDIO L Don t forget If necessary connect O antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions ll OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R SVIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR Y Pb Pr ARE COLOR CODED CODED RED RIGHT AUDIO GREEN BLUE AND RED WHITE LEFT AUDIO Connecting a Device with HDMI Best High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connec tion that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack Using the example of a set top box If your set top box has an HDMI jack connect an HDMI cable Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device OR If your set top box has a DVI jack connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter 1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 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 O
45. he side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 39 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 Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu 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 e Press the TV button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station Use the Sound menu and Analog TV Sound to choose mono Black box appears on screen Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 42 for more instructions Problems with HDMI Connection e Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e lf you are tuned to the HDMI INPUT and you re receiving Unusable Signal message onscreen press the INFO button on the remo
46. iamp BOSE Boston Acoustics Brix adidas California Auido Lab CambridgeSoundWorks Cpetronic Carver 3 Cary Audio Design sssrinin 031 Casio CCE Chase Technologies Cinema Sound Clarinette Clarion Classe Classic Coby Counterpoint Creative Criterion Curtis Cary Audio Design Curtis Curtis Mathes Daewoo Dell Delphi Denon 227 242 259 263 267 282 286 304 305 309 310 311 312 315 341 344 345 368 413 Digital Audio Control Durabrand 009 058 090 205 220 226 Garrard Glory Horse Go Video GPX aiii Gradiente Halfer Harman Kardon esee 073 078 088 264 319 397 Hitachi Honyas iLive Initial Inkel Hemote 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 Ofor DVD 1 for Satellite TV 2for Cable 3for DVR 4for VCR 5for Audio and 6for CD the following 3digits indicate the brands as follows Audio Codes Insignia 337 338 416 Integra Jamo JBL Jensen Jerrold IVC siswa 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 Knoll SySterty ida 043 Koss 091 394 Krell 326 Lasonic 149 Left Coast 026 Le
47. ies 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 packed separately
48. into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears in the chan nel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program then the TV plays it If not then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S The default digital channel audio language options are English French Spanish German Italian Japanese Chinese Korean Current Audio Language Not available for analog channels Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all digital channels until you turn the TV off If the 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 Note Video noise reduction is availa ble for the
49. k 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 Note Rem em ber to connect the left and right AUDIO cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound Connections and Setup 19 20 Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks Headphones Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV 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 POWER Turns the TV on and off MENU OK Brings up the TV Main menu When in the menu system it displays sub menus and selects highlighted items VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu system it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL 4 Decreases the volume In the TV menu system it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CHA Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system it acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CHY Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system it acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls Connections and Setup 2U sing the Remote C onto Hemote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channe
50. k on the PC 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 Li ojo SE Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions ViewingPicture from Connected Device 1 Plug in the TV see page 16 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a DVD player 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to select VID if connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks CMPT if connected to the CMPT jacks or HDMI if connected to the HDMI DVI jack displayed at the top of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to view Note If the picture from the DVD playerappears black and white and your device is connected to the VIDEO INPUT you mightbe tuned to the wrong input Make sure you press INPUT until you select VID CMPT or HDMI displayed at the top of the TV s screen Note e Ifyou re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 17 to complete the Initial Setup e o continue connecting devices go to the next page Viewing PC 1 Plug in the TV and the PC if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the PC 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you select
51. l number time setting 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 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 screen format Normal Zoom Center Stretch Go to page 39 for more information on screen formats Rightarrow GUIDE Press this button first to display the electronic program guide EPG when available press again to view the program in the schedule e UP arrow INFO Press the up arrow 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 or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CH List When you tune to a particular channel press button to enter the List and Labels menu directly to add remove the channel from channel list CANCEL Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing DVD Places the r
52. n It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on the screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on screen formats go to page 35 Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when 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
53. n English V Chip Rating System 18 Adult Programming intended for adults 18 and older lt 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 conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity Other Information G Gener
54. ng the remote control Sanyo 468 414 Sharp 473 419 Sherwood 474 420 Sony 427 382 433 430 435 387 440 430 442 387 446 430 455 400 464 387 466 430 482 430 483 430 433 392 Toshiba 462 410 Venturer 469 415 Yamaha 459 405 Zenith 460 406 425 019 425 333 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 002 004 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 033 035 037 041 061 083 Dishpro Drake Echostar Expressvu BELL EXPRESSVU FORTEC STAR Grundig Hisense Hitachi HIS 5 Hughes Network Systems 008 015 031 043 057 064 073 Humax 090 iLo Jerrold JVC 002 004 033 052 061 083 011 059 Magnavox Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Next Level Pace Panasonic Pansat xiii edere ee 006 008 064 093 054 055 057 064 081 Philips Magnavox Pioneer Primestar Proscan 063 095 Proton 060 Radio Shack 056 RCA 000 003 013 034 040 044 058 063 075 076 077 078 080 082 091 094 095 097 Realistic Samsung 003 007 015 057 070 085 098 Sharp 016 SKY NETW t 100 Sony 005
55. noxx 138 Linn Liquid Video 141 Lloyds 125 Logitech 044 Luxman 045 LXI we 124 Magnadyne 164 Magnavox 016 061 073 074 100 401 Marantz 026 061 073 329 340 Mark Levinson 046 Mcintosh 047 MCS 126 Memorex 165 Midland 048 Mitsubishi Modulaire Motorola NAD Nakamichi 065 067 070 NEC 027 Neo 158 Nexxtech 119 Niro 166 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 022 074 076 079 080 Oritron 091 Panasonic 3 153 229 289 301 316 354 357 364 375 385 386 390 395 396 422 423 424 425 426 427 433 Parasound encina 062 Penny Philco Philips 085 349 362 379 412 philips Magnavox Pioneer 184 192 193 195 212 221 222 224 238 239 241 353 314 330 336 342 343 346 352 383 Polaroid acci ere rete ott Polk Audio Proscan Pyle Radio Shack RCA 083 09 RCA amp Dimensia Realistic Regent Rio Rotel Saba Samsung Sansui Sanyo Schneider Scientific Atlanta Scott Sharp Sharp Image 26 Using the remote control Sherwood 297 339 420 Shinsonic shure 027 Skyfi 158 Sonic Blue 116 Sony 000 025 050 084 103 110 111 115178 179 180 181 182 187 197 207 215 216 217 218 230 235 276 277 293 294
56. ns for a menu choice or to display a sub menu Connections and Setup Complete 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 Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system Francais Espa ol If English is your preferred language press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode To choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press the OK button Set TV Location Mode GF TV Location After choosing the Language a menu screen will ask you to set the TV Location Choosing Retail Home for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most home environments This is also the most energy efficient setting Press OK to display the Channel Setup menu C om plete C han nel S etu p This mode is Energy Star compliant Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable or an off air signal before you start the next part of the setup Set the Signal Type From the Channel menu select Auto Channel Search Press the up or down arrow button to A Auto Channel Search highlight Signal Type if you connect the Cable to your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack the Go Back Signal Type option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to continue To choose ANG Channel Search Antenna press the right arrow button and then press the
57. ntal controls These features can be found in other menus Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV Press the FORMAT buttons on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes it is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on the screen press the FORMAT buttons to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The different formats available and what they look like follow Each format is available for analog video but it might not be available for digital video Stretch Center Using TV Features 35 O Exit Picture Sound C Channel Parental Control Setup Time Go Back Picrure Settings ES Screen Format Normal Film Mode a PC Settings Video Noise Reduction Low lt OK gt Enter Sub mneu Y Picture Settings 36 Go Back Preset KREWE Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Color Warmth lt UR gt Select 4U sing IV Menu Using Men
58. ocked 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 Vand 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 Determine the content themes you want to block 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme 4 Press the OK button to change its status to block For example you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well Press OK to view block To view content theme after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note Broadcasters Note If you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t are notrequired to unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately provide content themes or age based Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings puo E Sexually Explicit Dialogue remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Mature Audience Only Parents Strongly Cautioned Adult Language Parents Guidance Suggested Sexual Situations General Audience Violence Directed to Children 7 Years and Older Fanta
59. on 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 e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e 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 INFORIVATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROMTHE 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 IMPLI
60. ontrol select Lock Parental Control don t remember my password and want to unlock TV If you forget your password you can enter the factory default code 4116 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 43 44 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 arents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuita
61. ormation P TV Ratings Go Back 7 ALEA SAVE Rating Field TV MA w w Content Themes Lets you select TV 14 m m w m w Lists the content from a list of DE s m w w themes you can age based TVY7 block or view ratings you can TVY w block or view Press OK to view block Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked My or locked US V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main menu If parental controls have previously been locked you must enter your password 2 Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Pe Se ENTE 3 Highlight and select TV Ratings 4 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch 5 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block 4 TV Ratings 32 Using TV Features 6 Use the MENU button repeatedly to get back to the Parental Control menu 7 Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect you must press OK and enter a 4 digit password To view age based ratings after you ve l
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63. r from it won t flow around other devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e 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 parts were packed with your product Note If you need to replace your rem ote Z call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales 2AA BATTERIES tax willbe charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready REMOTE CONTROL Go to Page 8 to see the parts list for the table PART RC2254702 01 stand Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only Connections and Setup 7 Attaching TV to Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall wall mount sold separately If you want to mount your TV to the wall don t attach the table stand and instead follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 9 Table Stand Assembly for models L 22HD 31
64. ragon Philips 048 049 050 052 056 Philips Magnavox nns 056 098 Pioneer 007 019 024 025 036 037 070 084 090 102 Popular Mechanics Proscan Pulsa Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Rogers Runco Samsung 035 036 037 038 051 Scientific Atlanta 02 005 007 008 009 019 020 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 102 A erts 035 051 055 086 Signature 041 SL Marx Sony Sprucer Standard Component Starcom Stargate Starquest Supercable Supermax TeleView TIME WARNER Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tristar Tusa TV86 U S Electroni Unika United Cable Universal Verizon Videotron View Star Vision Vortex View Zenith Zentek Aiwa BOSE Denon IHarmarvKardOorn heri nti SVG 001 013 025 026 Kenwood 010014 Marantz 015 Onkyo Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Sanyo Sharp Sherwood Sony Teac Technics Yamaha 000 017 023 029 DVD Accele Vision e Accurian Advent Aiwa Akai Alco Allegro Alpine Amphion MediaWorks 014 033 AMW Anaba M AS Apex 188 242 243 244 324 390 457 461 Apple Arrgo Aspire Astar Audiologic Audiovox Axion B amp K Bang amp Olu
65. sy Violence All Children US V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit menu Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears Select Parental Control Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Highlight and select Movie Ratings Press OK to viewiblock Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block 4 Movie Ratings Oar WN Using TV Features 33 English Ratings Go Back CE 18 CE 14 CE PG CE G CE C8 CE C rre vrg Press OK to view block Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Go Back US V Chip Canada V Chip Region Name Reset Downloadable Data lt OK gt Select Note You must remember to lock parental controls for rating limits to take effect G Parental Control Go Back Lock Parental Control w Select Channel 51 MTV Block Channel V Chip e Change Password lt OK gt Select 34 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 Englis
66. t 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 allow you to view digital channels What You Need To Know e 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 e 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 NS 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
67. tbe compatible with all models ofall brands of devices Italso may not operate all functions of your device Find Out If You Need to Program Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV such as a DVD player do the following 1 Turn on the device in this example a DVD player 2 Point the remote at the device 8 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 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 un
68. te If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e f 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 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 72Qp or 1080 e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI INPUT Remote 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 e 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 Rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Parental C
69. ter 3 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are CC Setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen Off No captioning information displayed On Always Captioning information shown always when available On When Muted Captioning information shown when TV is muted and when available Using TV Menu Analog CC Type If available lets you select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Digital CC Type If available lets you select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Digital CC Preset f available lets you select between Default and Custom options Custom changes according to what you set for the options below Digital CC Color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Dig CC Back Color Lets you choose the color of the area of the screen behind the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Digital CC Style f available lets you customize the following display options Digital CC Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Back Opacity Le
70. 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 AUDIO VIDEO INPUT VID Pre 909 VIDEO LAUDIO R VIDEO AUDIO HDMUDVI DVI AUDIO INPUT i R Y Pb Pr DIGITAL AUDIO ANTENNA CABLE OUTPUT Coaxial COMPONENT INPUT CMPT ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna cable or cable box AUDIONIDEO INPUT VID Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks such as a VCR or DVD player L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack The left audio connectors are usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the Left AUDIO INPUT RAUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT jack The right audio connector is usually red COIVPONENT INPUT Lets you connect a device that has component VIDEO jacks such as a DVD player e CIMPT Y Pb Pr Component Video Provides good picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade or component VIDEO cables for the connection When using CMPT Y Pb Pr make sure you connect left and right AUDIO cables to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks
71. 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 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 infor mation 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 ON OA 5 ON ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAM P ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 81
72. til 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 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 Manual Code Search Note Before using manual code search you must use Direct Entry first This lets the remote know which type of device should 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 remot
73. to connect your TV Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to AUDIO ti page 12 Audio R and L Video COMPONENT INPUT CMPT 2 G Audio R and L O pages 12 13 Y Pr Pb s Component Video Audio L ys 67 pages 13 14 HDMI DVI Audio L and R ef pages 14 15 Audio VGA HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trade marks of HDMI Licensing LLC Input Signal Compatability Ant Cable 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 hom e for a fee to install your electronic entertain mentsystem 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 ofa 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 vid
74. ts 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 e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e f itis determined that your unit requires service the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement e At the 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 e Atthe sole discretion of TTE television screen sizes 33 through 47 is either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit e 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 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 e Installation and related adjustments Other Information Damage resulting from non approved installati
75. ts you set the area of the screen behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Edge Color Lets you choose the edge color of the digital closed caption text Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan Digital CC Edge Type Lets you choose the edge type of the digital closed caption text None Raised Depressed Outline Left shadow Right shadow Digital CC Size Lets you set the size of the digital closed caption text You can choose Standard Large or Small Digital CC Font Lets you select a character design for the digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc in a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Style 1 7 Menu Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Espanol or Francais 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 The TV has a multi colored LED that adjusts based on the backlight power level with 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 acti
76. u 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 e Press the CANCEL button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections All picture options can be applied to each input VID1 VID2 CMPT HDMM or HOMEZ and PC Picture Settings Preset Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Gaming Natural or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Brightness Use the
77. ut 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 14 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 10 for instructions Note Ihe maxim um resolution is 1024 x 768 Be sure to set your PC to the correct m onitor 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 R MM DVIAUDIO INPU HDMI Out HDMI Cable HDMI Cable 4 Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio HDMI DVI Adapter 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 jac
78. utotuning m OK Enter Sub menu You can select from the following inputs or channels Disabled Choose this if you don t have a device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel input when you re using this device Channel 3or 4 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 VID Video Input Device is connected to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VIDEO INPUT channel when you press the corresponding device button CMPT Component Video Input Compatible component VIDEO source such as an HDTV tuner satellite receiver or DVD player is connected to the three Component VIDEO INPUT jacks Y Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component VIDEO INPUT channel CMPT when you press the corresponding device button PC Device is connected to the PC INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the PC input when you press the corresponding device button HDMI Device is connected to the HDMI DVI INPUT on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the HDMI INPUT channel when you press the corresponding device button Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V Chip and Canada V Chip menus involv
79. ve Note When TV is On and the light sensor is Off the LED color will be blue Autotuning The Auto Tuning menu was explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 30 for more information Time Menu Enter Time If you didn t set the time reference channel enter the current time manually Press OK to start input press left and right arrow buttons to select the input space then use up and down arrow buttons to set hours minutes and AM PM Press OK to finish input Auto Time Channel Choose a station to have the TV set the time for you Wait about one minute for the time to be set Sleep Timer Use the left and right arrow keys to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Time Zone Select the current local time among Eastern Atlantic Newfoundland Samoa Hawaii Alaska Pacific Central and Ivbuntain Daylight Saving Choose between Offand Automatic modes Using TV Menu A Digital CC Style UE Go Back Digital CC Back opacity Flashing Digital CC Edge Color Black Digital CC Edge Type None Standard Semi Serif Digital CC Size Digital CC font L R Select Note These captioning style options only have an effecton 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 TV mode Backlight LED Color Power Level

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