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1. Ana signal type Cable Dig signal type Autodetection Auto Ch search Auto Ch update Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system If English is your preferred language press OK To choose another language press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted and press OK Complete Channel Setup Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable and or an off air signal before you start the next part of the setup 1 A Did you connect a signal to both ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS on the back of your TV If not go to step 1B If so press the down arrow button to highlight Ana signal type and go to step 2 B Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT If not go to step 1C If so press the right arrow button to select Analog and then press the down arrow button to highlight And signal type Go to step 2 C Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT If not go to step 4 on the next page If so press the right arrow button to select Digital and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig signal type Go to step 3 2 A Did you connect cable to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT If not go to step 2B If so leave the option set to Cable and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig signal type Go to step 3 B Did you connect an antenna to the ANTENNA C
2. Same as described for CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr and CMP1 Audio above Make sure you connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 L and R AUDIO jacks HDMI DVI Input Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output e HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices e L AUDIO used for DVI only Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack The left audio connector is usually white e RAUDIO used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack The right audio connector is usually red Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound MONITOR OUT Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Cable or Antenna Input excluding copy protected programs and component video formats while the TV is turned on You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording e L Audio Provides left audio connection when using the MONITOR OUTPUT jack The left audio connector is usually white e R Audio Provides right audio connection when using the MONITOR OUTPUT jack The right audio con
3. you want to adjust Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level When you re done adjusting the levels press the MENU button to exit These Tone control settings only appear if no Sound Eiectisselscted To view the frequency range of another Sound preset option press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound preset 26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Bass Increases or decreases the bass of the sound Tone control Treble Increases or decreases the treble of the sound E Sound type 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 These Tone control settings only appear if a ee i Sound effect is selected Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Sound mode Provides special processing through your speakers depending on the setting you chose as your Sound type The lrg available audio modes are Tone control abe SEW WIE SI
4. 2 23 Using the TV s Features D o Parental control Go back Lock Par Control Select channel 51 MTV Block channel M Block all dig channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V Chip Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt View D oe Parental control Go back Lock Par Control sees Select channel 51 MTV Block channel M Block all dig channels Front panel block M Lock TIME menu US V Chip i Canada V Chip se Front Panel Block Select this option to block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel buttons so that they can t be used by someone like a young child The remote still tunes to any channel If you re using this to keep children from changing channels remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the front panel block will not take effect Lock Time Menu Turn this option on to lock the Time menu so that the time settings can t be changed by someone like a young child Press OK to place a check mark in the box to lock the Time menu When you access the Time menu you ll need to enter a password to view the channel Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed Unrated TV pro
5. Banner SAP CC Commercial skip 0 30 Stereo Thur 09 29 05 A 10 CBS analog D 10 1 CBS digital Digital Channel Banner The current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip SKIP timer Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in mono Current date The A means it s an analog channel The channel and program you re currently viewing are displayed The D means it s a digital channel The channel sub channel Gf available and program you re currently viewing are displayed 4 3 or 16 9 format Current screen format Zzz 00 25 Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set 06 05pm Current time Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V Chip and Canada V Chip menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock V Chip see below Note Parental control settings are not available
6. Safety Instructions sheet packed with your TV Protect Devices from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack devices e If you place devices in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place devices above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room 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 J amp Remote control 2 AA batteries Wall mount plate only Part R130A1 available for model L26WD12 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 5 Connect
7. Video Out Audio Out homou Audio Out DVI Out 10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting the Device High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVD the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack HDMI DVI adapter Red White Audio cables are color coded Red right audio White left audio ONe OFF button INPUT 7 button Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV Using the example of a set top box e Ifyour 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 e Ifyour set top box has a DVI jack connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter A connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV B attach an HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the set top box Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the HDMI DVI R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L jacks on the back of the device Viewing the Picture from the Co
8. any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges plus replacements parts to repair your television or b replace your television At our option the replacement parts or replacement television provided under the warranty may be new or refurbished How you get service Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer visit www rca com look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 951 9582 Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes Batteries Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by TTE Technology Inc Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Product Registration Please complete and mail t
9. are located on the side of your TV Don t forget Connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions TT i i INPUT voeo L Amo g sveo OUTPUT En COMPONENT VIDEO QO G Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack for example a DVD player Note If the device you re connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables we recommend you use the COMPONENT VIDEO CMP1 or CMP2 input for better quality If you want to use that connection you need to purchase three video cables or bundled component video cables Using the example of a DVD player Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 6 Pilea Q Connect your yellow video cable to the side of the TV Video cable Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input jack on the side of the TV and to the Video Output on the DVD player G Connect your red and white audio cables to the side of the TV Connect the audio red and white cables to the AUDIO R and L MONO jacks on the side of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Red White Audio cables are color coded Red right audio White left audio ON OFF button Viewing the Picture from
10. are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Analog Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Analog Input look for A at the bottom of your channel banner Go to page 15 for more information Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 200 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport Cables Needed Video vo LIMONO AUDIO These jacks are located on the right side of the TV when facing the back Audio R and L MONO HDMI DVI m HDMI page 10 11 OR HDMI DVI adapter Audio HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Chapter 1 7 Connections and Setup Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack O Don t forget Connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to 4 page 6 for instructions s These jacks
11. higher ratings automatically changes to Block O Dac TVA view d D L V PY 5 Use the up down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press TV 14 View w ww OK D he sss 6 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for TV Y7 view a rating limits to take effect TV Y Vi P a Note If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Chapter 2 21 Using the TV s Features Content Themes Le Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence cy a _ s TV ratings Go back Status D L S V FV TV MA View CR A TV 14 View w ps TV PG viw w w w w TV G View TV Y7 View w TV Y View Q oe English ratings Go back Status 14 Block PG Block G View C8 View C View French ratings Go back Status 18 ans Block 16 ans Block 8 ans View G View Cc View Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D Z 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 them
12. or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See following example ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC
13. s Features The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block o o TV ratings Go back Rating Field Status D L S V FV Lets you select TV 14 View w www amp Content Themes i ww TV PG View es Lists the content themes from a list of age TV G View TV Y7 View w you can block or view based ratings you TV Y View can block or view Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked a or locked Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings US V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age ased rating level TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested based rating leye 1 Choose Parental control from the Main Menu If Parental controls have previously been locked you must enter your password Directed to Children 7 years and older 2 Highlight and select US V Chip Then select TV ratings All Children 3 Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch Q aE 4 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status 6 ak for the rating and all
14. the TV screen Channel setup To gt Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only Closed caption z specific programs encoded with closed captioning information When eas z a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel banner The closed caption options are CC setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning Closed caption Drg i information appears on the screen CC setting On always Off No captioning information displayed Analog CC type CC1 PORAI C EYRE sla On always Captioning information shown always when Digital CC preset Default i Digital CC style ye available On when mute Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Analog CC type If available lets you select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Digital CC type If available lets you select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Digital CC preset If available lets you select between Default and Custom options Custom changes according to what you set for the optio
15. to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA website at www rca com 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 Technology Inc 101 West 103rd St Indianapolis IN 46290 2006 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in China TOCOM 16651050
16. ABLE ANALOG INPUT If not go to step 3 If so press the right arrow button to highlight Antenna and then press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Ch search Go to step 4 3 If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT leave the option set to Autodetection The signal type is chosen for you and changes on screen according to that type when you press the down arrow button Press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Ch search 14 Chapter 1 Channel setup Go back Signal source Analog Ana signal type Cable Dig signal type Antenna Auto Ch search Running Auto Ch update te Progress Channels found 10 If you connected both cables to the ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS the TV runs 2 separate channel searches 1 Look for the A to make sure you re on the Analog Input S Look for the D to make sure you re on the Digital Input Connections and Setup Even though the initial channel search can take several minutes you must complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming Press OK to begin the channel search The menu shows the TV is running a channel search When it s complete the Channel setup menu remains on screen To exit the menu system press CLEAR Some channels might have been found during the channel search that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they don t appear as
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18. CH or CH or ANTENNA button to resume TV viewing MENU Displays the menu system If in a sub menu takes you back to the previous menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system displays sub menus ONeOFF Turns the TV on and off PRESETS For the Analog input displays Picture and Sound preset option For the Digital input displays Picture and Sound preset and Dig Ch Aud Lang and CH CH buttons SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time Press CLEAR to cancel SKIP SLEEP Sets the TV to turn off Each time you press the right arrow button the clock adds 5 minutes up to 120 minutes SOUND For the Analog input displays the Tone control menu For the Digital input displays Picture and Sound preset and Dig Ch Aud Lang and CH CH buttons In VGA mode switches to the TV s audio VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume ZOOM or ZOOM Press left or right to change the size of the picture on screen 18 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Analog Channel
19. Find Inside e Connections e Remote a reca com television Important Information CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service DO NOT OPEN personnel This symbol indicates dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that A instructions accompanying the product presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not The TV is unstable until it is properly attached to the expose this product to rain or moisture The apparatus base or mounted to the wall Please follow the base shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing No ob or wall mounting instructions provided in the User s jects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed Guide to ensure your safety on the apparatus This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may voi
20. MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to a receiver or amplifier With the Fixed Output the TV s volume control graphic equalizer and mute are disabled This output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control for controlling the volume VGA sound source Allows you to listen to the TV s audio while in PC mode Also known as MultiTask Audio Go to page 25 for more information Dig Ch Aud Preset Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program then the TV plays it If not then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S The default digital channel audio language options are English Spanish French German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Dig Ch Aud Lang Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S 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 VID or SVID CMP1 or CM
21. Message Signal source If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT only select Analog If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT only select Digital If you connected a signal to both inputs select Both Analog signal type available for the analog tuner only The analog signal type was set during the initial setup If you change how you receive broadcasts through the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT you must change the Signal type setting Choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are using an off air antenna for analog TV signals Dig signal type available for the digital tuner only The digital signal type was set during the initial setup If you change how you receive broadcasts through the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT you must change the Signal type setting Choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are using an off air antenna for digital TV signals Auto Ch search Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 14 for more information Auto Ch update Searches for any new channels that are not in your channel list and adds them to the list List and Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for 3m List and Labels each channel Go back Channel number x Channel number Use the number buttons on your remote to In channel list a enter the channel number Channel label
22. P2 VGA HDMI Analog and Digital The VGA and HDMI inputs have different Picture menu options Picture presets not available on VGA and HDMI Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Cinematic Natural Sports Videogame Video camera or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Go back Picture preset Sports Black level Color o Black expand Medium Color warmth Warm Sharpness Noise reduction High Advanced settings Advanced settings Go back Film mode Advanced Tint Automatic format M Tip If the picture is switching screen formats abruptly during normal TV viewing switch the Automatic format feature off Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Black expand not available on VGA and HDMI Makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture Low Medium or High Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K Sharpness not available on VGA and HDMI Adjusts the crisp
23. SEOZ Normal Does not give any special processing simply provides Sound mode Normal Balance the mono or stereo sound provided by the signal you re watching SRS TruBass Wiss A ec 23 NWT x a ee Wide available only for mono signals Widens sound from Sound effect None mono broadcasts and mono devices connected to your TV for a Se eee a fuller more spacious sound Headphone settings Advanced settings Stereo Wide Available only for stereo signals Gives a surround effect with more bass SRS Creates a three dimensional sound while extending the noone range beyond the size of the speakers Balance Adjusts how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers SRS Allows you to hear deeper richer low bass tones that normally you wouldn t hear from the speakers Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume Sound effect These options are best used to provide more depth to the sound Opera Jazz Rock Cathedral Karaoke When a sound effect option is selected Sound preset and Frequency range aren t available and instead are replaced by Bass and Treble Internal speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers If you have a device connected to the Audio Output jacks on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the device instead
24. adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 29 for more instructions No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e If using S Video or Y PB PR remember to also connect the device s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R Audio Input jacks e The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 26 for more information e The internal speakers might be turned off Go to page 27 for more information Blank screen e Check your connections If you used yellow red and white cables to connect make sure they re connected to the yellow red and white jacks on the side of the TV not to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of the TV e Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a device connected to the TV like a DVD press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel e Press the ANTENNA button Chapter 4 35 Other Information Buttons don t work e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 33 for instructi
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27. an player The Off setting turns off film mode upconversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture Tint Adjusts the balance between red and green levels Automatic format When enabled box checked the TV automatically detects the screen format the signal is sending for each channel as well as input channels Note Automatic format and Video noise reduction are available for the CMP1 input only if the signal is 480i Chapter 3 29 Using the TV s Nenu System e The following Picture menu options are only available for VGA and yet ae HDMI inputs Go back g Black level Auto adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically Color gt Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters color Color warmth Warm misalignment or blurring Auto adjustment M Phase Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture Clock m Vertical position Vertical position Adjusts the picture s position upward or Horizontal position emm downward Horizontal position Adjusts the picture s position left or right VGA and HDMI Picture menu Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu press MENU on the Channel setup List and Labels Autotuning ea remote and then select Setup from the Main Menu Closed caption ee Preferences eS Channel setup
28. analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set the options for using a digital signal source To complete a channel search now go to page 14 When you are ready to watch channels make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Digital Input look for D at the bottom of your channel banner Go to page 15 for more information Receiving Analog Channels What You Need Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable or satellite service 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 ANALOG INPUT to receive free off air local analog channels Do you have cable or satellite service If so plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive your cable channels What You Need to Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup make sure you set the options for using an analog signal source To complete a channel search now go to page 14 When you
29. ch the TV to the wall You simply purchase a VESA wall mount Follow steps 1 and 2 below then follow the instructions included with the wall mount For model L26WD12 purchase a VESA wall mount that has mounting measurements of 200mm horizontally and 100mm vertically For models L32WD12 and L37WD12 purchase a VESA wall mount that has mounting measurements of 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically To attach the plate for model L26WD12 only 1 You need to remove the base first in order to attach the plate A Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft yet strong enough to hold the TV B Remove the two jack panel covers by pushing up on the tabs and pulling the covers out carefully C Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the four holes on each side of the TV s base as the arrows indicate on the base 2 Make sure all devices are already connected then put the covers back into place over the jack panels 3 Locate the wall mount plate 4 Attach the plate to the back of the TV with the four screws packed with the wall mount plate 5 Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall 38 Chapter 4 Other Information V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L
30. ctions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way 40 Chapter 4 Other Information Autotuning N
31. d the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm flat surface Don t place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com productregistration Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep yo
32. e tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view If you re trying to view a connected device press INPUT until the picture from that device appears or press ANTENNA to watch TV e Maybe the Signal source option is set incorrectly Go to page 30 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the ANALOG or DIGITAL INPUT jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e If you re getting a black and white picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your TV three yellow video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV e If you re getting no picture from a device you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cable connected to the MONITOR OUT jacks on the back of your TV These jacks are used to connect recording devices A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side of your TV e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try
33. emes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 Itis not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 14 Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in 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 Othe
34. er the primary channel number then press the right arrow button Enter the sub channel number and press OK Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune Chapter 1 15 Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV There are several ways to connect devices ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable or cable box ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna digital cable or digital cable box COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player e CMP1Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Component Video Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade component cables for the connection When using CMP1 Y Pb Cb Pr Cr make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R AUDIO jacks e CMP1 LAUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs The left audio connector is usually white e CMP1RAUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs The right audio connector is usually red e CMP2Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Component Video
35. es 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 lock In the example to the left you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect To view content theme after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note that if you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada V Chip from the Parental control menu 2 Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 5 Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block 22 C
36. ets you choose the color of the area of the screen behind the digital closed caption text White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan Note These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital closed captions Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning it depends on what the broadcaster is sending If the closed captioning for a program is not digital the Digital CC style settings will not have an effect Preferences Preferences Ch No Display Turn this feature on if you want the channel pone number displayed on screen Ch No Display Language EE Language Lets you select your preferred language for the Maximum TV volume i x g amen Sete Nit menus English Espa ol or Fran ais Maximum TV volume This feature is intended to stop volume from being turned up too loudly Set the volume at the loudest level you d want to hear Press and hold OK to hear the maximum volume you set Power Save Mode If no signal is detected from the VGA input jack for 5 minutes puts the TV in power save mode Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions iType is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions Floridian Plate Gothic and Screen are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain other jur
37. explicit sexual activity or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Th
38. for HDMI or CMP1 or 2 inputs How V Chip Works for USA and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is blocked Change channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated Go to page 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings Lock Par Control cists using a password Select channel Block channel M Block all dig channels Parental control If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for Front panel block uw V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect Lock TIME menu US V Chip 7 If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press oe i i and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 Unrated Exempt View seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password 20 Chapter 2 Using the TV
39. grams may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow button to highlight Unrated Exempt Then press the right arrow button to toggle between View and Block Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls These features can be found in other menus MultiTask Audio The MultiTask Audio feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected and being used on the VGA input To use the feature 1 Tune to the program on the TV you want to listen to 2 Switch to VGA mode or PC input by pressing the INPUT button on the remote until you see VGA on screen 3 Press the SOUND button on the remote The sound from the TV program can now be listened to while you use the PC Press SOUND again to turn off the feature Note The MultiTask Audio featu
40. hannel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the 1 button until 1 and two dashes appear then add the second two digits Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 until 1 appears release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3 To enter a digital channel with a sub channel enter the main channel then press the right arrow to enter the sub channel and press OK ANTENNA Switches between Analog and Digital input channel When tuned to an input press to go back to the most recently used tuner Antenna or Digital input CC For the Analog input displays the CC setting and Analog CC type for the Digital input displays the CC setting Digital CC type and Digital CC preset CH orCH Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing FAV Favorite only available for Analog input Press to browse the channels set in your Favorite List Go to page 31 for more information FREEZE While watching TV freezes the picture Press OK again to unfreeze GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel INFO Brings up the channel banner press again to clear the screen INPUT Accesses the available video input channels VID SVID CMP1 CMP2 VGA and HDMD Press the
41. hapter 2 Movie ratings Go back 9 PG 13 View PG View G View Status NR Block X Block R View Parental control Go back Lock Par Control Select channel Block channel Block all dig channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V Chip Canada V Chip Unrated Exempt 51 MTV View Using the TV s Features V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV s Main Menu appears 2 Select Parental control 3 Select US V Chip 4 Select Movie ratings Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie ratings menu follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian ratings Block Channels Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select channel option Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to block then press the down arrow button Press OK to place a check mark in the Block channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked Block Digital Channels Turn this option on to block all digital channels Press OK to place a check mark in the Block all dig channels box to block all channels When you tune to a digital channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked Chapter
42. he Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rca com 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 ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE 42 Chapter 4 Other Information How state law relates to warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the abo
43. ions and Setup ANTENNA CABLE ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT fx Q BiGiTAL INPUT Get the Picture O The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture or a signal h The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by Coaxial cable TEN Outdoor or Indoor antenna Coaxial cable TEN Outdoor or Indoor antenna using the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT See the graphic to the left for these locations Receiving Digital Channels What You Need Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable box or satellite receiver ready to receive high definition channels 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 DIGITAL INPUT to receive free off air local digital channels Do you have digital cable or satellite service If so plug the coaxial cable from the digital cable outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive your digital cable channels Call the cable company to make sure you re signed up to receive high definition channels What You Need To Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local
44. isdictions Ashley is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation Registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions 32 Chapter 3 Message Go back Start time 06 00PM Recurrence 30min Stop time te Text flashing o Erase message Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Go back Sleep timer 03 00 Zzz Time ref channel 12 PBS Time 08 25PM Date 07 07 05 Calendar Ae Wake up timer Daily Wake up time 08 00AM Wake up channel 12 Turn off timer Once Turn off time 10 00PM Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Message Set a message that appears at the bottom of the TV screen Press the CLEAR button to clear the message If Disp ay is turned on the message appears when the TV is turned back on after being turned off Display Turns on or off to display a message on the TV Start time Set the time you want to display the message Not available if the time hasn t been set in the Time menu Recurrence Set how often to display the message 10min 60 min Stop time Set the time you want to the message to stop Text flashing Turn on to display the message flashing Erase message Clears all lines of text you ve entered Line 1 Line 4 Enter up to 4 lines of text 25 characters per line Press the right arrow button to start entering text on a line then press the up and down arrow buttons to change characters Press OK when you re done e
45. nector is usually red VGA Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable VGA AUDIO Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the VGA jack Use a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a PC to your TV Go to page 12 for more information 16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the TV Main menu VOL gt Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL lt Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CHv_ Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off Right Side Input Jacks when facing back of TV L MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO Input VIDEO Input Receives video f
46. ness of the edges in the picture Noise reduction not available on VGA and HDMI Reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between Off for no noise reduction Low for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments To return to the Picture menu press the up or down arrow button Advanced picture settings not available on VGA and HDMI Film mode 3 2 Pulldown Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film dike 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 Advanced recommended enables the feature only when the TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved Advanced is the default setting The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the TV is used solely with film based sources like DVDs on a non progressive sc
47. nnected Device The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI DVI jack To view this device 1 Plug in the TV see page 13 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a set top box 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see HDMI displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels press the ANTENNA button e If you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup e If you experience HDMI problems go to the HDMI Troubleshooting section on page 36 Chapter 1 11 Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks Don t forget Connect antenna _ or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions Don t forget Connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer 1 If necessary connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 6 2 Connect your monitor cable Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC s video output jack Note if your PC s video output isn t 15 pin you ll need an adapter that can connect to a 15 pin monitor cable 3 Connec
48. ns below Closed caption options continued on next page Chapter 3 31 Using the TV s Menu System Digital CC style If available lets you customize the following display options Digital CC style Digital CC size Standard Digital CC size Lets you set the size of the digital closed Digital CC font Font 1 4 a caption text You can choose Standard Large or Small Digital CC opacity Solid puo e S oF S Digital CC color White oe K R P ce Digital CC Back opacity Solid Digital CC font Lets you select a character design for the Dig CC Back color Black digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc of a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Ashley Floridian etc Digital CC opacity Lets you set the appearance of the Digital CC style ae digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Go back Digital CC size Standard Flashing Digital CC font Font 1 ono Digital CC opacity Solid Digital CC color Lets you choose the color of the digital DigitallCicolor Cet closed caption text White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Digital CC Back opacity Solid Dig CC Back color Black Magenta or Cyan Digital CC back opacity Lets you set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Dig CC back color L
49. ntering text for a line Parental Control Menu The Parental control menu was explained in Chapter 2 Go to page 20 for more information Time Menu Sleep timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Time ref channel Choose your PBS station to have the TV set the time for you Time Lets you enter the current time If it is eight o clock for example you must first enter the number zero then number eight Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM Date Lets you set the current day month and year Calendar Displays the current month and year with the day highlighted according to what you set for the Date option above Wake up timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on Note The Wake up timer is available only when the time has been set Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on Wake up channel Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set To enter a digital channel press ANTENNA button on your remote Turn off timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself off Turn off time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself off 33 Chapter 4 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 6 for more info
50. nusable Signal message on screen press the INFO button on the remote If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI DVI input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in If problems persist try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e Ifyou have black bars on each side of your picture the device you connected might have a switch or a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 1080i e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI DVI input 36 Chapter 4 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices The rating limits don t work e You must l
51. ock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Parental control select Lock Parental Controls don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password turn the TV off Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating Chapter 4 37 Other Information RTE O N oon O EEENNNDNNTtNntntni inti in W M D MI N o L ununun f t Remove the two jack covers to remove the base Remove the screws from the four holes on each side of the TV s base Wall mount plate L26WD12 only Attach plate using these holes MN Attach plate using these holes Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution The wall mount must bear a minimum of five times the TV s net weight without causing damage Model L26WD12 comes packed with a wall mount plate Models L32WD12 and L37WD12 don t need a wall mount plate to atta
52. ons e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait ten minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Wake up timer might have been activated Go to page 33 for instructions Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e Press the ANTENNA button and then try to change channels Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Sound menu to choose mono sound Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder e Check to make sure volume isn t limited by the maximum volume feature Go to page 32 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 31 for more instructions TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly e Switch the Automatic format feature off See page 29 for more information e Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e If you are tuned to the HDMI DVI input and you re receiving U
53. ote Autotuning is not available with your remote You must purchase a compatible RCA universal remote to use the autotuning feature The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the device buttons on the remote and the way you have each device connected to your TV When you set up autotuning you re telling the TV what channel input to tune to when you press the corresponding button on the remote control 1 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears 2 Highlight Channel setup and press OK on your remote control Go back Channel setup 3 Highlight Autotuning and press OK List and Labels CLT 4 Choose which device button you would like to set Closed caption iets Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button 5 Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the Autotuning way you have the device connected to this TV and press OK Go back You can select from the following inputs or channels TTE N A Choose this if y
54. ou don t have this particular device connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel input when you re using this device Channel 3 or 4 Device is connected to the ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG or DIGITAL INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the device s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 VID or SVID Video or S Video Input Device is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front VIDEO or S VIDEO input channel when you press the corresponding device button CMP1 or CMP2 Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Y Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel CMP1 or CMP2 when you press the corresponding device button HDMI Device is connected to the HDMI DVI jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the HDMI input channel when you press the corresponding device button Chapter 4 41 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor What we will do within one year At our option either a pay
55. poe ian at In channel list If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list highlight 7n channel list and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the right arrow button to uncheck the box List and Labels continued on next page 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Channel label Allows you to add a six character label which is displayed on screen when you tune to the channel entered in List and Labels Go back the Channel number option above Press the up and down arrow eer ie im button to scroll through the available characters Continue to press Channel label p the right arrow button to highlight the next space to add another paxorteichannel a character Press the left arrow button to erase the label Favorite channel available only for Analog channels The channel you entered for Channel number can be saved as a favorite channel You can have up to 6 favorite channels for your analog channels and 6 for your digital channels Then use your FAV button on the remote to scroll through your favorite channels Autotuning Not available with your remote Go to Chapter 4 for details about the Autotuning feature if you have a compatible RCA universal remote Closed caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as Go back text on
56. r Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Chapter 4 39 Other Information C8 Children 8 and Older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depi
57. re can also be turned on in the Sound menu called VGA sound source Go to page 28 Calendar Use the calendar feature to display the current month and year just like a calendar The current month and year is displayed if you ve set it correctly in the Date option in the Time menu 1 Press the MENU button on the remote Highlight Time and press OK 2 Highlight Calendar and press OK 3 To display a different month and year highlight the selection and press the left or right arrow button to make a change Chapter 2 25 ing the TV s Menu System Main Menu Using the Menu System G This section explores the menus of your TV Each menu is outlined and Picture detailed to help you get the most from your TV The Parental control Setup Parental control Time menu is discussed in the Features chapter To access the menu system 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an 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 A To return to the Main Menu press the MENU button until it s displayed Note Options in the menus that are grayed out and can t be highlighted are unavailable De
58. rmation Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna Why are there black bars on my screen and can I get rid of them Analog channels are sent in a 4 3 format which cannot fill a 16 9 screen like your TV Press the ZOOM buttons to choose a format that may eliminate the black bars Most digital channels are sent in a 16 9 format which do fill your screen but sometimes are sent in 4 3 It depends on how the station is formatting the video Unfortunately you can t get rid of the black bars How do tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Look at the left corner for a channel number Channels with a primary channel and a sub channel are digital channels but not all digital channels have sub channels Look at the middle for the format 4 3 for analog and sometimes digital 16 9 for digital the TV is receiving Go to page 19 for more information Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen is blank or appears like snow You probably want to get rid of
59. rom another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player To access a device connected to the VIDEO jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until VID appears at the bottom of the screen S VIDEO Input Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another device Make sure you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV To access a device connected to the VIDEO jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until SVID appears at the bottom of the screen Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to the front jacks at the same time Q Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV To adjust volume control of the headphones go to the Headphone settings option in the Sound menu Chapter 1 17 Connections and Setup eee 0000 INPUT ANTENNA PRESETS 426 GO BACK INFO FREEZE Remote control part number R130A1 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a one digit c
60. scriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu e Press the CLEAR button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear VE Sound Menu Go back The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound Tone control a r menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the Sound type Stereo i Sound mode Normal Main Menu The following audio items can be adjusted SRS Dialog Clarity Balance Tone control If no Sound effect is selected displays Sound preset SRS TruBass Off af Atta Wellin E a and Frequency range If a Sound effect is selected Bass and Treble are Sound effect Nore displayed Go to the next page for more information on Sound effect Internal speakers M y Headphone settings Sound preset Allows you to choose a specific sound preset Advanced setlings Press the right arrow to cycle through the options Standard Movie Voice Music Flat Videogame Video camera and Personal Tone control Frequency range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound preset option Choose a band and make aape personal adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency 120Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1 2kHz 3kHz 7 5kHz 12kHz
61. se the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button ae on to view other selections for menu choice or display a sub menu More u i r than one selection displays for example On a menu choice with a oo sub menu displays dots Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Arrows Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose Setup Chapter 1 13 Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV the language screen appears English Frangais Espa ol Channel setup Go back Ana signal type Cable Dig signal type Antenna Auto Ch search Auto Ch update gt Channel setup Go back Signal source Analog Ana signal type Cable Dig signal type Antenna Auto Ch search Auto Ch update Channel setup Go back Signal source Analog
62. t your audio cable Connect a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the VGA AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC Notes The maximum panel resolution is 1366 x 768 Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting The MultiTask Audio feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected Go to page 25 for more information Viewing the PC 1 Plug in the TV see page 13 for details and the PC if they aren t already plugged in 2 Turn on the TV and the PC 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VGA displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels press the ANTENNA button 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert two fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the front of the TV or ONeOFF on the remote control How to U
63. the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to the TV s VIDEO Input jack To view this device 1 Plug in the TV see page 13 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in INPUT A i Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a DVD player utton 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VID displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen To go back to viewing TV channels press the ANTENNA button Note If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white you might be tuned to the wrong input Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID displayed at the bottom of the TV s screen Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV e If you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup e To continue connecting devices go to the next page Chapter 1 9 Connections and Setup HDMI DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI DVI jack Don t forget Connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions Don t forget Connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 6 for instructions HDMI DVI Device with HDMI I SAN Device with DVI OK Ok OK iajsiniaiainin
64. these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the Channel List menu Go to page 30 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you ve connected a signal to both ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for each sub channel of that digital channel 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 200 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport TV Problems TV won t turn on e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box No picture no sound but TV is on e You might b
65. uncheck the box Headphone settings Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust Volume Bass and Treble The Headphone sound option allows you to choose Stereo Mono or Auto These descriptions are same as for Sound Type see above WOW TruBass SRS and C symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Chapter 3 27 Using the TV s Menu System Advanced settings Audio output Fixed VGA sound source VGA input Dig Ch Aud Preset English Dig Ch Aud Lang English Go back Picture preset Sports Black level Color Contrast OOOO u Black expand Medium Color warmth Warm Sharpness Noise reduction High Advanced settings Advanced settings Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the 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 Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks e Variable Provides variable output from the MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT jacks Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifier and the volume is controlled by the TV e Fixed Provides fixed output from the
66. ur 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 Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions onan RY DN a 10 11 12 13 14 15 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket
67. ve limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Chapter 4 43 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
68. you change channels To do this press OK the List and Labels menu appears Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming so you might want to do it later Go to page 30 for details on editing your channel list What To Expect Watching TV Remember If you have an analog signal connected to your ANTENNA CABLE ANALOG INPUT then view analog channels on your Analog Input Look for an A at the bottom of the screen Press the ANTENNA button if the A isn t appearing Analog channels are sent in a 4 3 format which cannot fill a 16 9 screen like your TV so you ll see black bars on each side of the TV program Press the ZOOM buttons to choose a format that may eliminate the black bars Remember If you have a digital signal connected to your ANTENNA CABLE DIGITAL INPUT then view digital channels on your Digital Input Look for a D at the bottom of the screen Press the ANTENNA button if the D isn t appearing Most digital channels are sent in a 16 9 format which do fill your screen but not always It depends on how the station is formatting the video If the TV program has black bars on each side unfortunately you can t get rid of them Changing Channels Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and sub channels First tune to the Digital Input by pressing the ANTENNA button and look for a D at the bottom of the screen To tune to a digital channel with a sub channel ent

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