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RCA L26WD23 User's Manual

1. 2 3 Press the corresponding device button in this example VCR 4 Press ONeOFF to see if the VCR responds If the VCR doesn t The darkened buttons are the device buttons respond you need to program the remote to operate it that can be programmed 22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other devices Direct Entry Manual Code Searcb 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 ON OFF p FORMAT JV SAT CAB DVD VC e GO BACK VOL Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the device in the code list at the end of this section 3 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONe OFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 4 Press and release the device button SATeCBL or DVDeVCR you want to program FAVORITE PRESETS SLEEP cc 5 Enter a three digit code from the code list 6 To test the code you ve programmed for that device button point the remote at the device and then press ONe OFF to see if the device responds to the remote control You ll use these darkened buttons for Direct If the device turns off you ve entered t
2. reality reproduced LCD User s Guide Features Warranty 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 void th
3. 10 Chapter 1 Composite cables are color coded Yellowz video Red right audio white left audio Component Video cables Y Pb Pr are color coded Green Blue and Red Red coded Red right audio whitez left audio ONeOFF button ON OFF A SAT CBL DVD VCR L cud COD Ca E CH W VOL w AO e INPUT button Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you ve connected to the TV Connections and Setup Connecting the Device with Video Basic This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack for example a DVD player Note If tbe device you re connecting also bas Component Video jacks and you bave component video cables we recommend you use tbe Component Video Advanced Connection instead See tbe next set of instructions below Using the example of a DVD player If necessary connect your cable or off air antenna as described on page 8 Connect your yellow video cable Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the DVD player G Connect your red and white audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Connecting the Device with Component Video Advanced This connection allows you to connect a device
4. 1 Locate the base For models L26WD22 and L32WD22 locate the four screws For models L26WD23 L32WD23 and L37WD23 Bottom of base models L26WD22 locate the three screws and L32WD22 2 Attach the screws to the bottom of the base as the pictures to the left show For models L26WD23 L32WD23 and L37WD23 the screw holes underneath the TV match with the screw holes inside the base Bottom of base models L26WD23 L32WD23 Push down on the top of the TV until it clicks into the base and L37WD23 For models L26WD22 and L32WD22 the two screws go into each side of the base Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution The wall mount must bear a minimum of five times tbe TV s net weight without causing damage To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount For models L26WD22 and L26WD23 purchase a VESA 100 x 100 M screw For models L32WD22 and L32WD23 purchase a VESA 200 x 200 M screw For model L37WD23 purchase a VESA 400 x 400 M6 screw The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes For example 100 x 100 means the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically 1 If the base is attached you need to remove it before attaching the wall mount A Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft yet strong enough to hold the TV B Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the holes as shown in the picture to the left Mo
5. Center Chapter 3 33 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System amp Signal Source Cable TV DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Start ae Manual Channel Setup gt Channel Labels gt amp Menu Language English Screen Format Stretch e Favorite Channel Off amp Signal Source Cable TV DTV Signal Strength gt Auto Channel Search Start pes Manual Channel Setup gt Channel Labels gt amp Menu Language English Screen Format Stretch e Favorite Channel Off Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV The Parental Controls menu is discussed in the Features chapter To access the menu system 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an icon on the left and press the right arrow button to enter the menu The name of the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons to move to a different option within the menu If necessary press the OK button or right arrow to display the choices of the option you ve highlighted or toggle through available options If available use the information at the bottom of the screen for help 4 To adjust controls such as picture setting options highlight the option and press OK The option appears on the bottom of the screen so you can see the option change as you adjust it 5 To return to the p
6. to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions Device with DVI Device with HDMI lt OR gt coro o amp Video Out Audio Out HDMI Out ug DVI Out Audio Out 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting the Device High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMD technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Using the example of a set top box e If your set top box has a DVI jack connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter HDMI cable A Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMII 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 C Connect audio using a 3 5 mini headphone to Audio left right cable since the DVI cable does not transfer sound Connect the 3 5 mini headphone to the PC INPUT AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device 3 5 mm stereo mini pin to Audio left right OR If your set top box has an HDMI output jack connect an HDMI cable Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device HDMI cable ONOFF button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this connection is connected to
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8. COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks so you can record or display video on the device instead e AUDIOLandR Use the Audio Out jacks when using the VIDEO OUTPUT jack or use these jacks by themselves to connect an audio receiver to the TV for enhanced sound quality e VIDEO Connect a VCR or DVD recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Digital or Analog 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 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT COAXIAL Use this jack to connect an audio receiver to the TV for enhanced sound quality Make sure you set the Audio output correctly in the Advanced Audio Menu Go to page 37 for more information HDMI 1 INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Lets you connect a device such as a digital cable box with an HDMI output HDMI 2 INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Lets you connect a second HDMI device VGA AUDIO INPUT Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a device is connected to the VGA jack Use a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a device to your TV Go to page 14 for more information VGA INPUT Connect your computer or o
9. DTV Signal Strength gt f Auto Channel Search Statt e Manual Channel Setup gt Channel Labels gt amp Menu Language English gt Screen Format Stretch gt e Favorite Channel Off gt ok Picture Preset Mode Personal KE Contrast 50 Brightness 51 e Sharpness 0 Color 50 amp Tint 0 Backlight 100 Advanced Picture Menu gt VGA Settings OK Chapter 4 Channel Labels Allows you to add or change a seven character label to a channel which is displayed on screen when you tune to the channel Press the up and down arrow button to scroll through the available characters Continue to press the right arrow button to highlight the next space to add another character Menu Language Allows you to change the language of the menu system Screen Format Allows you to change the format of the screen If there are bars on screen try a different format if available that may eliminate the bars Choose between Normal Zoom Stretch and Center Favorite Channel The channel you re tuned to is saved as a favorite channel when you turn the setting On You can have up to 10 favorite channels Then use your FAVORITE button on the remote to scroll through your favorite channels Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks To access the Picture menu person icon press MENU on the remote and then press the down arrow
10. 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 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers To enter a digital channel with a sub channel enter the main channel then press the SUB CH button to enter the sub channel and press OK CC Toggles through the CC settings CC Off CC On and CC On When Mute CH or CH 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 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing DVDeVCR_ Places the remote in DVD or VCR mode This button lights when you press a valid button in DVDeVCR mode see Modes of Operation on page 24 for more information FAVORITE Press to browse the channels set in your Favorite Channel list Go to page 35 for more information FORMAT Press to change the size of the picture on screen GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel GUIDE Displays an electronic program guide when available INFO If no menus are on screen displays the channel banner press again to clear the screen INPUT Displays the available video input channels Watch TV Composite S Video Composite Side S Video Side Component 1 Component 2 VGA HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 MENU Displays the Main menu If the main menu is displayed exits the menu if a sub channel is displayed ta
11. USA Parental Locks ner All Children 3 Press the left or right arrow button to highlight a TV Rating Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch In the example to the left highlight TV Y Movies MPAA TV Ratings Press the OK button to toggle between locked and unlocked The Abou ES Vp status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically lock Reset w Reset w e 4 ae To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same PG w TVY7 m w steps as above to unlock PG 13 w TV G m R TVPG w su NC 17 m TV 14 m X fw TVMA s w Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes g gt P You can block programs based on their content Content is o Sexually explicit dialogue represented by the FV L S V and D on your screen When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that Adult language content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content 1 Determine the content theme you want to block Fantasy Violence 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme In the example to the left highlight the language L corresponding with TV 14 Movies MPAA TV Ratings Al FY IL S9 w I
12. 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 e May be a weak station Press the Sound button and choose Mono Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Analog or Digital Captions in the Options menu Go to page 37 for more instructions e Make sure the HDMI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your device Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in e If you are tuned to the HDMI 1 or 2 input and you re receiving No Signal message on screen the HDMI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI device for further assistance e If you tune to the HDMI 1 or 2 input and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in If problems persist try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI device for further assistance e 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
13. 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 If the picture doesn t look right try adjusting the VGA settings as explained on page 36 Connect your audio cable Connect a 3 5 mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the VGA AUDIO INPUT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC Notes Tbe maximum panel resolution is 1360 x 768 for your TV Be sure to set your PC to tbe correct monitor output setting Tbe TV allows you to listen to tbe sound from anotber input wbile tbe PC is connected Go to page 37 for more information Viewing the PC 1 Plug in the TV see page 15 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 and press the up or down arrow button to highlight VGA from the input list Press OK to tune to the input To go back to viewing TV channels press the CH or CH button 14 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV For models L26WD23 L32WD23 and L36WD23 plug the power cord into the power adapter then plug the power adapter into the TV Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light swit
14. firms proof of first rental is also required Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rca com television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to 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 t
15. 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 Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or 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
16. 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 38 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How can I view High Definition HD video There are several ways you can view high definition video If you have regular cable your TV is able to receive some digital channels because it has a capability called QAM QAM is a tuner that enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content After you run a channel search the digital channels begin at the end of the analog channel list Check with your cable provider for information about content availability in your area You can connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to view free local digital channels You might need to purchase an antenna Go to page 8 for more information 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 digital stations are available using a certain antenna You can also use a set top box to receive digital channels Contact your cable company to purchase digital cable and have them connect the box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best
17. set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Choose between Off 30 min 60 min or 90 min Set Password Set the password used to lock parental controls Go to page 30 for more information Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu was explained in Chapter 2 Go to page 29 for more information Analog Captions Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Note that Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information 37 Using the TV s Menu System Digital Captions If available lets you select a closed caption mode for digital channels Use Service1 if you are unsure what to use Text Style gt en r F h i ital P 1 Text Size Normal z Digital Captions Setup Customize the digital captions A sample Font Default gt of how the digital captions might look appears at the bottom of the Text Color White gt screen The options are Text Opacity Solid gt Background Color Black gt Text Style If you want to customize the digital closed caption Background Opacity Solid gt options choose Custom Choose As Broddcast to have the options Edge Effect None
18. that has Y Pb Pr jacks for example a DVD player Using the example of a DVD player If necessary connect your cable or off air antenna as described on page 8 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player Connect your red and white audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1 Plug in the TV see page 15 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 Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button to highlight Composite if connected to the VIDEO jack or Component 1 Gf connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks Press OK to tune to the input To go back to viewing TV channels press the CH or CH button f you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 16 to complete the Initial Setup To continue connecting devices go to the next page Chapter 1 11 Connections and Setup HDMI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI jack Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable
19. to highlight Set Password and press OK Press 0 0 0 and 0 as the old password and then enter the new password you want to use If you forget your password select Set Password from the Options menu and press OK Press 3 4 4 and then 8 Then enter a new password you want to use The V Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Field Lists the age based ratings of Movies and TV programs Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is locked or unlocked W Movies MP Reset w Reset G u TV Y PG w TV Y7 PG 13 w TV G R w TV PG NC 17 m TV 14 X fh TV MA w wwuwuwuw TV Ratings FW IL S amp S W lp Content Themes Lists the content themes of u TV programs you can block or view See next page for explanation Per rer Per ce Content Status Fields Lets you select whether the status of the content theme is currently locked or unlocked W 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings USA V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings TEIS You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested based rating level us 1 Choose Options lock icon from the main menu then highlight Parental Controls Enter your password AS Directa to een years and cer 2 Highlight and select
20. to receive the signal from the antenna cable or cable box COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player e COMPONENT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT The left audio connector is usually white e COMPONENT R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT The right audio connector is usually red e COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade or component video cables for the connection When using Y Pb Pr make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 Lets you connect another device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player Same explanation as above COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks such as a video game console VCR or DVD player e AUDIOLandR Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO Input e S VIDEO Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another device Make sure you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV e VIDEO Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable at tbe same time
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24. 956 428 446 DURABRAND 449 405 DVD 2000 402 ELTA 434 435 EMERSON 405 456 458 940 899 ESA uus 956 FARENHEIT 960 FISHER 416 FUNAI 456 458 GE 409 430 GOLDSTAR 2 5 1 o aa 405 GO VIDEO 407 426 455 431 937 971 454 902 901 GPX oiiaii 936 944 GRADIENTE a415 GREENHILL 2430 HAAZ 451 452 HAIER 935 HARMAN 427 HITACHI 404 407 419 428 HITEKER we 445 HUMAX 912 ILO 3 34 959 INFINITY 417 INSIGNIA 405 456 905 921 430 INITIAL 2 430 INTEGRA 422 JBL riris aa EAA AEA n Oa coder 427 Jvc 06 418 923 964 900 JWIN 390 893 895 KAWASAKI 945 449 KENWOOD 400 429 KISS E 428 KLH 430 906 386 KONKA 410 411 412 413 905 KOSS 415 388 1 a DE EEE EEE E E EE E A R 894 LASONIC 451 948 LENOXX 931 435 IG 3s 405 972 907 UNN soniai anea eS edet pene enm ane 443 LITEON 982 902 898 MAGNAVOX 398 408 979 981 980 456 915 914 969 398 405 408 423 en MEMOREX 446 MICROSOFT 409 MINTEK MITSUBISHI MUSTEK seris 431 MYRON amp DAVIS 962 405 433 z 432 430 952 954 955 956 926 982 927 925 928 422 975 ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PACIFIC PHILIPS 398 408 423 755 979 981 980 456 458 969 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 398 408 423 979 980 PIONEER 403 404 976 977 968 909 POLAROID 885 949 957 POLK AUDIO 398 408 981 PORTLAND PROLINE PROSCAN PROSONIC R
25. ADIO SHACK 449 453 919 920 ds 409 430 449 453 920 890 SHERWOOD SHINCO SHINSONIC SONIC BLUE SOUNDSTORM ig SUNGALE 5 993 SUPERSCAN SV2000 SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TEAC sirs TECHNICS 400 TECHWOOD TERAPIN TEVION THETA DIGITAL WHARFEDALE WHITE WESTINGHOUSE X BOX 1588 400 420 979 980 438 428 405 907 DVD VCR Combo Codes Where the code is listed as the first is for the DVD and the second is for the VCR Otherwise just the one code operates both the DVD and the VCR APEX BROKSONIC CINEVISION DAEWOO i DIAMOND VISION 896 DURABRAND 405 245 EMERSON 456 458 227 FISHER 416 267 FUNAI 458 227 GO VIDEO 407 426 455 971 HITACHI i35 eren decano eoa duod INSIGNIA PANASONIC PHILIPS POLAROID 416 267 394 389 456 458 227 458 236 456 458 227 899 236 SYMPHONIC TOSHIBA WHITE WESTINGHOUSE eee 458 227 Chapter 2 ZENITH 405 245 HUMAX PANASONIC 387 PIONEER 909 977 TIVO 912 909 TOSHIBA 983 973 DVR Codes Where codes are shown like this each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device AT amp T HUGHES HUMAX PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA wee REPLAYTV SONIC BLUE SONY TiVo TOSHIBA DVR Cable Combo
26. ART H Important Information i This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions eeeenenreene i Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Channel Bariner i cecinit ri cnn 29 Parental Controls and V Chip 29 Things to Consider Before You Connect 6 How V Chip Works for USA and Canada 30 Protect Against Power Surges ssssses 6 USA V Chip TV Ratings 31 Protect Devices from Overheating 6 V Chip Movie Rating Limit S 32 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings SM 32 eee PUENTE TEE AEAN A Blocking Unrated Exempt PIOBFAmis ce 32 xo aa ee a Future Rating Region essere 32 Check Supplied Parts eseessesesss 6 soe Attaching Your TV s Base 7 Additional Features eese 33 iu b ddp De qM LL EN V Picture Processing 33 Mounting Your TV to the Wall 7 Screen Formats 33 Get the Picture eie iter enc rn eee 8 te oe ia ee Getting Channels etti tete utt crises 8 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Choose Your Connection esses 9 Using the Menu System cens 34 Video Basic Connection se 10 Setup M Bn asesuscoca atrii etta d ih asd cid 34 Component Video Adva
27. Channel Setup gt Channel Labels gt Menu Language English Screen Format Stretch Favorite Channel Off amp Signal Source Cable TV DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Start gt je Manual Channel Setup gt Channel Labels gt amp Menu Language English Screen Format Stretch gt e Favorite Channel Off gt Analog TV Channel 30 Found Channels Found 25 Progress 30 If you have ANALOG and DIGITAL channels the TV runs 2 separate channel searches Set the Menu Language If English is your preferred language skip this step and go to Set the Signal Source To choose another language press the MENU button then press the right arrow button to enter the Setup menu Press the down arrow to highlight Menu Language then press the right arrow to choose a language Continue to Set the Signal Source Set the Signal Source From the Setup menu press the up or down arrow button to highlight Signal Source If you connected Cable to your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search To choose Air Antenna press the right arrow button and then press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search Complete the Channel Search Even though the initial channel search can take time you must complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming With Auto Channel Search highlighted press
28. HER II 2s STA WEB TV cccavsiccotiecsiissrusesiseavagevis e ete veterea 612 585 ZENITH 617 634 656 595 646 562 574 587 635 VCR Codes Where codes are shown like this each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device or brand ACCELE 1 354 ADMIRAL 226 ADVENTURA 251 AIKRO enn 252 ADIA ES 245 227 269 251 AKAI 227 229 228 230 231 254 303 337 ALLEGRO sees 247 329 243 vas 292 e 949 pa 354 313 376 377 234 vee 245 a BELL amp HOWELL BEAUMARK BROKSONIC CALIX 240 245 354 234 242 244 225 292 339 CAPEHART CARVER COE awi CINEVISION CRAIG 245 354 356 248 CURTIS MATHES 225 287 227 334 354 358 234 249 292 CYBERNEX DAEWOO DIAMOND VISION DIMENSIA DURABRAND DYNATECH ELECTROHOME ELECTROPHONIC EMERSON 250 245 252 256 257 290 310 325 354 240 233 227 265 266 268 269 456 458 231 237 249 251 254 259 262 263 270 289 292 301 330 341 FISHER 304 268 267 287 234 248 273 274 FU aere EEE semana 229 292 FUNAI 227 456 458 251 GARRARD 4 das testa Bees udo e edis 251 GE sss 5 311 335 342 354 278 292 GOLDSTAR GRADIENTE GO VIDEO 227 245 338 329 346 234 HARLEY DAVIDSON sucira 251 HARMAN KARDON 234 254 HARWOOD 356 HEADQUARTER 268 HITACHI HI Q ou 248 INFINITY 288 INSIGNIA 245 INSTANT REPLAY INTE
29. OK to begin the channel search The menu shows the TV is running a channel search The TV tunes to a program once the search is complete Some channels might have been found during the channel search that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they don t appear as you change channels To do this highlight Manual Channel Setup from the Setup menu Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming so you might want to do it later Go to page 34 for details on editing your channel list 16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup What To Expect Watching TV e Your TV allows you to change the format of the picture you re viewing by pressing the FORMAT button on your remote or accessing the Screen Format option in the Setup menu The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen Depending on the type of signal you re viewing a different format might not be available e Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format but sometimes is sent in 4 3 It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Go to page 33 for details Changing Channels e If you have both analog and digital channels these are put into the same channel list As you change channels look at t
30. Q JC PENNEY 225 245 268 354 369 376 377 292 303 332 343 234 MAGNAVOX 287 288 329 226 225 456 286 235 227 914 969 292 MAGNIN 4iieinotaotiou noi heim anii agies 354 MARANTZ 287 268 376 377 289 292 339 234 MARTA 1 245 MATSUSHITA 292 MEDION 896 292 MEMOREX 287 245 268 304 310 329 354 226 227 337 248 251 292 MGA 290 254 MGN TECHNOLOGY MIDLAND 369 332 MINOLTA MITSUBISHI 290 298 369 376 377 254 295 MONTGOMERY WARD 226 300 MOTOROLA 226 292 227 354 251 MULTITECH 5 c nneecinn 227 354 251 278 356 NEC 268 376 377 289 301 302 303 234 249 NIKKO 1 245 NOBLEX 354 OLYMPUS 292 OPTIMUS 239 354 363 245 361 374 381 226 OPTONICA 354 300 ORION 256 310 PANASONIC 363 381 374 373 225 437 292 PENTAX 369 234 332 PHILO narena 287 225 235 292 PHILIPS 287 288 344 345 371 378 383 456 286 292 PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 287 288 226 PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTEC PULSAR QUARTER QUARTZ 242 244 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control QUASAR 363 374 225 381 292 RADIO SHACK 225 226 227 239 245 268 342 354 361 363 248 251 254 274 292 300 337 RANDEX 5 RCA 225 245 308 309 311 312 313 314 315 316 335 342 D 354 369 228 278 292 332 REALISTIC 225 226 227 245 268 354 361 363 248 251 254 274 292 300 337 310 37
31. SUD m down arrow button to highlight the Audio icon Press the right arrow Advanced Audio Menu gt button or OK to enter the menu The following audio items can be Reset All Reset gt adjusted mOY 4 Bass Increases or decreases the bass of the sound Treble Increases or decreases the treble of the sound Balance Adjusts how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers EET SRS 3D Retrieves and restores the spatial information that s lost during ordinary audio compression of stereo recording and restores the original to three dimensional sound field 3D SRS and C symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc 3D technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 36 Chapter 4 Audio Language Digital Audio Output TV Speakers VGA Sound Source Reset All Sleep Timer Set Password Parental Controls Analog Captions Digital Captions Digital Caption Setup e5vso Chapter 4 English Digital On VGA Reset CC1 gt Text1 gt Using the TV s Nienu System Advanced Audio Menu Audio Language only available on digital channels Press the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for the program you re watching The language you choose 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
32. and top to bottom Analog Channel Banner A Ch 70 LPJ D Ch 700 BEV 12 15 PM Program name 480i 1080i TV PG Stereo Set Time Sleep Timer Set Password Analog Captions Digital Captions Digital Caption Setup Digital Channel Banner The channel and station you re currently viewing are displayed An A displayed means it s an analog channel a D displayed means it s a digital channel Digital channels may also display an HD High Definition SD Standard Definition or DT Digital Television at the end of the station Current time that you set under the Set Time option in the Options menu The program name appears if available Current program resolution is displayed The program rating appears if available Current audio the channel is broadcasting Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the USA Parental Controls and Canada Parental x Controls menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can be blocked by age based ratings such as TV MA which is explained on page 31 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L This is explained on page 31 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings This is explained on page 32 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
33. button to highlight the Picture icon Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu Picture options can be applied to each input VIDEO side and rear S VIDEO side and rear COMPONENT 1 and 2 VGA and HDMI 1 and 2 Picture Preset Mode Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Natural Vibrant Gaming or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Brigbtness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness not available in VGA mode Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Color not available in VGA mode Adjusts the richness of the color Tint not available in VGA mode Adjusts the balance between red and green levels Backlight Adjusts the level of light depending on your room setting Note When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset Mode changes to Personal 35 Using the TV s Nenu System Advanced Picture Menu Video Noise Filter Reduces picture static or any type of VideoiNoiseikilter E interference This feature is especially useful for providing a Color Temperature gt z 3 nn CEN Sn ss clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Choose between Reset All Recs os Off for no noise reduction Low for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer pic
34. ch 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 TV or ON OFF on the remote control How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it OD CBL e NC With the Setup menu displayed press the right arrow button to access the Setup menu choices Press the up or down arrow button to move up or down within the menu Items with an arrow gt means there OK are more items to choose from or a sub menu available Press the right button 4row or OK to display these Press the MENU button to move back a menu Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color PRESETS SLEEP Chapter 1 15 Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup Customizing items in the Setup menu allows your TV to perform correctly Make sure you ve connected the TV to cable or an off air signal before you continue Signal Source Cable TV DTV Signal Strength gt Auto Channel Search Start Manual
35. connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 53 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 36 for more information e The internal speakers might be turned off Go to page 37 for more information Blank screen e If you re trying to watch something that s playing on a device connected to the TV like a DVD press INPUT and choose the option that matches the input where you connected the DVD e Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel Buttons don t work e Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly e Sleep timer may have been activated Go to page 37 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 40 Chapter 5 Other Information Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR
36. dels L26WD23 and L32WD23 have seven screws model L37WD23 has six screws The models with different numbers of screws are located relatively in the same place as the picture shows Models L26WD22 and L32WD22 have four screws on the bottom of the base as shown above in Attaching Your TV s Remove the screws that attach to the TV s Base base attachment 2 Make sure all cables are already connected to the TV 3 Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall Chapter 1 7 Connections and Setup 7039800900000000000000 200000000000000000000 00000000000000000 5059 DOCO0 0000000000000000000000 0000000001 Ce yunnnnonsososnnoessanovagna COOL ODDO OUU ANTENNA CABLE INPUT DIGITAL AND ANALOG e A The location of the jack varies on your TV s model Coaxial cable BD Outdoor or Indoor antenna Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture also known as the signal The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and digital channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Getting Channels What You Need Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable service Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna If you don t go to step B If you do plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive free off air local digita
37. dete suns 666 695 696 722 811 667 668 678 679 697 698 699 700 744 747 751 716 733 740 820 862 666 731 825 OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER 678 701 702 719 750 837 876 PROTON A 666 QUASAR 716 RADIO SHACK 668 699 706 750 786 868 874 876 RCA veces 661 667 703 723 750 795 844 873 874 876 REALISTIC 661 667 p 673 678 n 697 699 666 666 666 704 723 734 667 705 718 735 742 661 673 679 689 777 679 689 681 689 698 706 859 690 707 792 794 800 SYMPHONIC TEAC 676 689 699 709 710 711 856 TECHNICS 716 733 820 862 THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VICTOR 665 712 713 724 846 676 730 759 784 850 DVD 4922 417 414 AKAI AMES AMW 917 918 ANABA 961 PEX 386 390 391 392 424 430 436 439 445 457 459 938 949 913 401 395 435 431 gt BLAUPUNKT BODYSONIC 417 BOSE 672 BROKSONIC 304 932 967 CENTRIOS O51 CHANGHONG 401 CINEVISION 405 CLASSIC 401 431 COBY 926 946 947 916 445 928 894 CONCEPT 2 430 CRITERION 448 CURTIS INTERNATIONAL 929 928 CYBERHOME 393 985 939 CYTRON 446 388 DAEWOO 44 971 965 DENON 400 421 DENZEL 428 DESAY 1 958 DIAMOND VISION 948 892 896 DIGIX 1 934 DIGITREX 445 DISNEY 458 DUAL 447 984
38. e 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 television Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receip
39. escribed for blocking USA age based ratings Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada Parental Locks from the Parental Controls menu 2 Determine the rating you want to block from English on the left or French on the right 3 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 4 Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings Programs that have no rating or have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings N A or N R for Movies or E Exempt for Canadian ratings can be blocked using the Unrated Programs option Future Rating Region You might notice an option in the Parental Controls menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Note These ratings are available on
40. gt set for you Edge Color Red gt CLOSED CAPTION SAMPLE The following options are only available if you chose Custom as your Text Style Text Size Lets you set the size of the digital closed caption text You can choose Small Normal or Large Font Lets you select a character design for the digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc of a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Text Color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed caption text Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Black or White Text Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed caption text Transparent Translucent Solid or Flashing rs uda pe d Background Color Lets you choose the color of the area Fani Default S behind the digital closed caption text Red Green Blue Yellow Text Color White gt Magenta Cyan Black or White Background Opacity Lets you choose the opacity of the area Background Color Black gt Background Opacity Solid gt behind the digital closed caption text Transparent Translucent Edge Effect None gt Solid or Flashing Edge Color Red gt OSED CAPTION SAI Edge Effect Lets you set the effect of the font s edge None OK Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadow or Right Shadow Edge Color Lets you set the edge effect s color Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Black or White Note These captioning style
41. he correct programming Entry code for your device Circle the code you entered for future reference If the device doesn t turn off 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 searcb you must use Direct Entry first Tbis lets tbe remote know which type of device to begin searching codes Then proceed with tbe following steps 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 a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 3 Press and release the device button SATeCBL or DVDe VCR you want to program 4 Repeatedly press and release the ONe OFF button watching for the device to respond If it does turn off press and release the OK button within 3 seconds to save the code If you accidentally passed the code before saving it press the left arrow button to backtrack through the codes then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes again When all codes have been searched the device button flashes 3 times then the remote exits manual code search and returns to normal operation Using Automatic Code Search 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold ONeOFF and MUTE approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit The
42. he top right corner of the screen to see what type of channel you re viewing Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Cb 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 e Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and subchannels If 6 is the primary channel and 1 is the subchannel for example the channel looks like 6 7 on screen To tune to a digital channel with a subchannel such as 6 1 enter the primary channel number 6 then press the SUB CH button Enter the subchannel number 1 and press OK e Depending upon the type of signal you have connected to your HDTV you might notice that the channels change slower than you re used to This is perfectly normal Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune Chapter 1 17 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 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Pr Pb Y R AUDIO L R AUDIO L ViDEO s vipEo Q jme e S AUDIO vea input mpur Use VGA AUDIO INPUT for DVI audio input CANTE ABLE INPUT DIGITAL AND ANALOG PC INPUT 6666009609990 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT COAXIAL Back Panel Jacks ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable
43. 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 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 42 Chapter 5 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
44. its the menu if a sub menu is displayed takes you back to the previous menu 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 CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off VOL lt _ Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls INPUT OK only available on models L26WD23 L32WD23 and L37WD23 Displays the available video input channels Watch TV Composite S Video Composite Side S Video Side Component 1 Component 2 VGA HDMI1 and HDMI2 When in the menu system displays sub menus and selects the highlighted item 20 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control OQ CBL DVD eo FORMAT AE iS o ao INFO MENU CLEAR Q6 D D o Cy amp E O PRESETS SLEEP Qe Cc e 2 08 C5 Co amp L1 Remote control part number R301E1 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and bandling fee and tbe appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or
45. kes you back to the previous menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume To program this button to work with an audio system follow the instructions for Volume Puncbtbrougb Feature on page 24 OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items ON OFF When in TV mode turns the TV on or off If in another mode SAT eCBL or DVDe VCR and programmed will turn the device on or off PRESETS Toggles through the picture mode settings Natural Vibrant Gaming and Personal REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE buttons at bottom of the remote If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs or DVD players SATeCBL Places the remote in SATeCABLE mode This button lights when you press a valid button in SATeCBL mode see Modes of Operation on page 24 for more details Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 21 Using the Remote Control SLEEP Sets the TV to turn off after 30 min 60 min or 90 min SOUND For an Analog channel switches the sound mode options For a Digital channel switches the audio language In VGA mode switches to the audio input you selected from the VGA Sound Source option SUB CH When entering a digital channel that has a subchannel press this button to enter a subchannel Once the channel is entered press the OK button to tune to the channel TV Turns on the TV and puts the re
46. l The Buttons on the Remote Control 21 Using the INPUT Button seeen 22 Programming the Remote to Operate Other DIO m 22 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote 22 Programming the Remote sssss 23 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed f n 24 Modes of Operation 24 Volume Punchthrough Feature 24 Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands sssssssssssseseeeeen nennen 25 Remote Code List eese 25 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn off the TV and or device s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User s Guide Protect Devices from Overheating e 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 flo
47. l and analog channels Do you have cable If you don t go to step C If you do plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive your cable channels Do you have a set top box If you do you need to call your cable company or satellite service provider They may use special cables to allow you to view digital channels What You Need To Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna As you change channels look at the top right corner of the screen to see what type of channel you re viewing Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Cb 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 Go to page 16 for more channel information Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection Note for US customers If you prefer we can provide you witb tbe name of an Autborized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in ils operation For details about tbis service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the fo
48. lit Then release the buttons 2 Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off then release the MUTE button 3 Press and release the device button that you programmed to operate the audio system receiver or amplifier Press and release the MUTE button 9 n OO vo accordingly Now test it by turning on your audio system Put the TV s remote in SATeCBL mode by pressing the SATeCBL button Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults Turn on the device that is connected to the audio system satellite receiver for example Press VOL or VOL The volume from the audio system should increase or decrease 1 Simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 2 Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off then release the MUTE button 3 Press and release the MUTE button until the device button light turns off he remote returns to normal Volume Mute control Remote Code List Note The codes are programmable to any of tbe device buttons SAT CBL or DVDe VCR on the remote Audio Codes GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON 5 0 rri rna ietoniae ING reer una 790 813 819 KENWOOD 683 808 816 828 832 869 Xo 415 MAGNAVOX 796 814 915
49. llowing chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Jacks Used Cables Needed COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Video k Audio Video page 10 11 R AUDIO L VIDEO Audio R and L Pr Pb Y 3 9 Y Pb Pr A Component Video page 10 11 9 9 9 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 Audio R and L HDMI M OR HDMI HDMI DVI adapter Audio VGA INPUT PC INPUT HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Chapter 1 9 Connections and Setup Video Basic Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack Go to the top of page 11 for specific instructions COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT R AUDIO L VIDEO Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions uii iu Q O S e Q o Q e 6 6 66 6 Component Video Advanced Connection This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks Go to the middle of page 11 for specific instructions 3909093900099099920005 3900000909090000055 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions 1 VIDEO AUDIOR S VIDEO 66066
50. ly if the broadcaster is sending them 32 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls These features can be found in other menus With a focus on exceptional picture performance all RCA models feature Enhanced Natural Vision EN V EN V picture processing is designed to provide enhanced color and contrast so you can enjoy a bright crisp picture Go to page 35 to adjust picture settings Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV Press the ZOOM button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The different formats available and what they look like follow Each format is available for analog video but might not be available for digital video Stretch
51. mark are registered U S marks Manufactured under license from 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 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 television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE TTE Technology I
52. mote in TV mode VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume To program this button to work with an audio system follow the instructions for Volume Puncbtbrougb Feature on page 24 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 and press the up or down arrow button to select from the available inputs 3 To return to the previous channel press CH or CH button Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio devices DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other devices In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programmed to operate some RCA devices Notes The TV button can t be programmed on this remote to control any device it controls only tbis TV Tbe remote may not be compatible witb all models of all brands of devices It also may not operate all functions of your device Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to your TV such as a VCR do the following 1 Turn on the device in this example a VCR Point the remote at the device
53. n 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 Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you ve connected your devices to an audio system and you want to use the TV s remote control to operate the volume for a device that is connected to the audio system An example follows Let s say you ve connected your DVD player to your audio system You ve also programmed your TV remote control to operate your DVD player Since the DVD player sends its volume through the audio system you would have to use the audio system s remote to adjust the volume and the TV s remote control to operate the DVD player The Volume Punchthrough feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when you re using the TV remote to adjust the volume After you ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode press the DVD button and you want to adjust the volume you only have to press the VOL or MUTE buttons Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough 24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control 1 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains
54. n release the buttons 3 Press and release the device button you want to program continued on next page Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control 4 Press and release the ONeOFF button once There is a delay of approximately 6 seconds before the remote starts the code search The device buttons blinks each time the remote control sends a code to test with your device Keep pointing the remote at the device Once the device turns off quickly press the OK button to save the code 6 If you accidentally passed the code before saving it press the left arrow button to back track through the codes then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes again When all codes have been searched the device button flashes 3 times then the remote exits automatic code search and returns to normal operation How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to operate your devices To operate the device l Press the appropriate device button SATeCBL or DVDe VCR 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 Notes The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any butto
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56. nced Connection 10 Lala t T au T e 35 HOM Connection D BS D id Audio Menu eeeeeeeeeesee nennen nennen nnn 36 VGA Connection essssssssseeseeenennene 14 Options Menu 37 Plus In th TV uui niic istinc tt aaa 15 pounds EU MEM ME Put Batteries in the Remote ssssssesssecsseeseesseesseeens 15 Chapter 5 Other Information Turn on the TV ieiunii aAa 15 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 39 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Troubleshooting eec 40 Initial Setup insistens immittit ix iund 15 V Chip Rating Explanations ssssssssssssssssssssesssssesee 42 Complete the Initial Setup 16 US V Chip Rating System 42 Set the Menu Language sensere 16 Canadian English V Chip Rating System 42 Set the Signal Source ssssssssesss 16 Canadian French V Chip Rating System 43 Complete the Channel Search 16 Limited Warranty 44 What To Expect Mic M M tng ey roe 1 Care and Cleaning esee 45 WATCHING TM iuis ee tirer pre edi e dea eas 17 Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order 18 Back Panel Jacks seessssesssse 18 Side NPAT Jacks edet 19 Buttons On Your TV cccceseeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeseeeeneeeeeeeeeees 20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contro
57. nder the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Chapter 5 43 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days from date of purchase for labor e 1 year from date of purchase for parts What your warranty does not cover e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by TTE Technology Inc e Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer How you get service e Contact the RCA Customer Care Center at 1 800 951 9582 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the watranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental
58. o you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state 44 Chapter 5 Other Information If you purchased your product outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United States e 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 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 5 45 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR
59. ovided in your Warranty under How To Get Service Chapter 5 41 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 D explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual 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
60. p 4 Press the OK button to change its status to lock The language for Reset Reset w TV MA is blocked as well w m Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content u tbemes or age based ratings k To view a content theme after it s been locked follow the same T steps as above to unlock Note that if you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Chapter 3 31 Using the TV s Features English Rating French Reset g Reset G 8 ans USA Parental Locks Canada Parental Locks Unrated Programs Unlocked gt u u u 13 ans w u u Rating 16 ans 18 ans Movies MPAA TV Ratings ALES VIE eV Reset g Reset g G m TV Y fg PG w TV Y7 m m PG 13 TV G w R w TV PG w NC 17 w TV 14 m w X m TVMA w V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access Movie Ratings 1 Press MENU on the remote control 2 Choose Options lock icon from the main menu then highlight Parental Controls Enter your password 3 Highlight and select USA Parental Locks 4 The Movie Ratings appear on the left side of the menu Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a rating Blocking Movie Ratings Once you are in the Movie ratings menu follow the same steps d
61. pecified 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 ART 250 P
62. revious menu press the MENU button Note Options in tbe menus tbat are grayed out and can t be bigbligbted are unavailable or in progress Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu Press the CLEAR button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu plug icon press MENU on the remote the Setup icon is highlighted Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu Signal Source If you connected cable to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT select Cable TV If you connected an antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT select Air Antenna DTV Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the digital channel that the TV is currently tuned to Auto Cbannel Searcb Searches for channels the signal is receiving Go to page 15 for more information Manual Cbannel Setup Displays the channel list allowing you to add or delete channels If a channel is Hidden and you want it viewable as you change channels select Viewable If a channel is Viewable and you don t want it to appear as you change channels select Hidden 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Using the TV s Nienu System amp Signal Source CableTV
63. roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list ITV Problems gt TV won t turn on e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else No picture no sound but TV is on e You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view If you re trying to view a connected device press INPUT and choose the option that matches the input of the device you connected e Maybe the Signal Source option is set incorrectly Go to page 16 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 ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 Gwhichever 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 three yellow video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly
64. s CABBIE VISION 5a visant eer 506 WCO ii 506 PIONEER 506 ROGERS 506 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 506 TIME WARNER 506 VIDEOTRON 25 ioestoneaoreotinmea aite ad 506 DVR SAT Combos BELL EXPRESSVU 647 655 DISH NETWORK 655 647 DREAMBOX sseeeeeeeeeeeenenenee tenete 620 ECHOSTAR 655 647 IEXPRESSVU 2ceiitecotism om com nasa 647 655 FORTEC STAR 569 555 556 HUGHES NETWORK oiiire PHILIPS T M 621 PROSCAN SAMSUNG SONY ULTIMATE TV ings 5 VAI x Home Theatre in a Box Where the code is listed as the first is for the DVD and the second is for the AUDIO Otherwise just the one code operates both the DVD and the AUDIO 414 839 BOSE 672 CRITERION A48 DURABRAND 449 405 EMERSON 940 MYRON amp DAVIS NORCENT ES ONKYO 975 PANASONIC 974 PHILIPS 755 969 756 PIONEER eeeeeteteeeeeeeeeenennes RADIO SHACK 449 894 895 453 879 449 920 453 879 405 787 Satellite DTV Receivers Using the Remote Control Where codes are shown like this each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device or brand AMPEIQA Jette p ERE eine 575 BELL EXPRESSVU 654 647 655 628 CHANNEL MASTER 577 578 579 CHAPPARAL 560 561 CHEYENNE 3804s pen RE pert 561 AN sees 562 574 587 CHROME 620 DIRECTV 622
65. show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 ans Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 ans Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 ans Viewers 13 and over Programming 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 ans Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children u
66. signals aren t supported by the HDMI inputs The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Make sure the remote is in the correct mode 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 y y don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password select Set Password from the Options menu and press OK Press 3 4 4 and then 8 Then enter a new password you want to use The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set the UNRATED PROGRAMS option to UNLOCKED separately in order to view movies with an NR rating What Else Canl Do 0 00000000 000 000 If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet power strip etc Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug the TV back in turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please visit www rca com television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number pr
67. t 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 9 nM Ow d oc onc 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 or table s
68. the HDMI INPUT jack To view this device ON OFF o FORMAT SSE 1 Plug in the TV see page 15 for details and the device if they aren t already plugged in vol pe 2 Turn on the TV and the device you want to view for example a set top box 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button to highlight depending on which input you connected to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 from the input list Press OK to tune to the input To go back to viewing TV channels press the CH or CH button INPUT button f you re done connecting devices to your TV go to page 16 to complete the Initial Setup Use these buttons If you experience HDMI to view the picture problems go to the of the device you ve HDMI Troubleshooting connected to the TV section on page 41 Chapter 1 13 Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks 00000000058090 3590808808535500000000009205 00000000000000000600500000000900050005 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer 1 2 If necessary connect your cable or off air antenna as described on page 8 Connect your monitor cable Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable to the VGA INPUT jack on the TV and the other
69. ther device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable Side Input Jacks on left when facing back of TV AUDIOLandR Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO Input VIDEO Input Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on your remote and select Composite Side from the input list S VIDEO Input Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another device Make sure you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV To access a device connected to the S VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on your remote and select S Video Side from the input list Note Do not connect an S Video and a regular video cable to tbe side jacks at tbe same time Q Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV The TV speakers turn off when you plug in headphones Chapter 1 19 Connections and Setup M Buttons On Your TV If you cannot locate your remote you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV s features Models L26WD22 and L32WD22 buttons are located on the right side Models L26WD23 L32WD223 and L37WD23 buttons are located on the top panel MENU Displays the TV Main menu If the main menu is displayed ex
70. to lock V Chip go to the next page Note Parental control settings are not available for HDMI or COMPONENT inputs These settings must be set in the connected device s parental controls Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 29 Using the TV s Features USA Parental Locks Canada Parental Locks Unrated Programs Lock Unlock Parental Controls gt Unlocked gt 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 program is blocked Press MENU key to enter password Go to page 42 for the US and Canada ratings explanations Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings N A or N R for Movies or E Exempt for Canadian ratings Go to page 32 for unrated explanation The default password for Parental Controls is 0000 You probably want to change the password to something less obvious yet easy for you to remember To change the password access the Options menu lock icon and press the right arrow to enter the menu Press the up or down arrow button
71. ture than the Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased Note Video noise filter is available for the COMPONENT VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs only if the signal is 480i Color Temperature Adjusts to make the picture appear more red or blue Choose Warm for more red Normal for standard picture and Cool for more blue 3D Comb Filter If you have a device connected to the VIDEO INPUT helps to correct detail and color loss Turn the option On for improved video Reset All Restores Advanced Picture Menu to the default settings VGA Settings only available in VGA mode Horizontal Position Adjusts the picture s position left or right Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock 50 lt downwatd Phase 50 Auto Adjustment gt Reset All Vertical Position Adjusts the picture s position upward or Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters color misalignment or blurring Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically Try it if the picture on the VGA input doesn t look right Reset All Restores VGA Settings menu to the default settings Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Audio Treble menu speaker icon press MENU on the remote and then press the Balance 0 p P
72. usually English in the U S Digital Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack Choose Digital to receive Dolby Digital sound if transmitted and you ve connected a six channel receiver to the TV s output jack Choose for PCM if your audio receiver only handles PCM TV Speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers If you have an audio amplifier device connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the audio amplifier device instead turn the option Off VGA Sound Source Allows you to listen to the audio from the VGA COMPOSITE side and rear or COMPONENT 1 or 2 inputs while tuned to the VGA input Make sure the device connected to the input is turned on and the audio you want to hear is playing Reset All Restores the Advanced Audio Menu to the default settings Reset All Restores the Audio Menu to the default settings Options Menu The Options menu lets you adjust additional options for the TV To access the Options menu lock icon press MENU on the remote and then press the down arrow to highlight the Options icon Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu The following options can be adjusted Set Time Lets you set the time zone and time Time Press the left or right arrow to set the time The AM and PM setting changes when you get to 12 o clock Note If your TV loses power you need to reset the time Sleep Timer Lets you
73. w 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 For models L26WD22 and L32WD22 EP N ATA 2 AA batteries 4 screws to attach base Se Remote control Power cord 3 screws to attach base Part R301E1 Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and tbe appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready 6 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Attaching Your TV s Base Your TV comes shipped without the base attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its base or to a wall wall mount sold separately If you want to mount your TV to the wall don t attach the base and instead follow the Mounting Your TV to tbe Wall instructions below
74. way How do I tell a digital channel from an analog channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Cb 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Cb 9 Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format but sometimes is sent in 4 3 The station or device connected to your TV controls how the video is formatted Press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen is blank or appears like snow You probably want to remove these so they no longer appear in your channel list In the Manual Cbannel Setup menu choose Hidden Go to page 34 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time The TV is looking for all available analog and digital channels in the channel list If you have digital channels the TV is also searching for each sub channel of that digital channel Chapter 5 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only 39 Other Information T

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