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RCA L26HD31S User's Manual

1. TV MA Mature Audience Only D Sexually Explicit Dialogue TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned L Adult Language TV PG Parents Guidance Suggested S Sexual Situations TV G General Audience V Violence TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 Years amp Older FV Fantasy Violence TV Y AIl Children US V Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level To access the Movie Rating Limit Menu follow these steps 1 Press MENU on the remote control Main Menu appears Select Parental Control Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Highlight and select Movie Ratings Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block 6 Press the MENU button repeatealy to exit the Parental Control Menu ok BW bh e TV Ratings Go Back ALL D TV MA w TV 14 w w TV PG w TV G TV Y7 w Kom w ee ere eae lt Press OK to view block Note Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect ew Movie Ratings Go Back NR X NC 17 R PG 13 PG G Press OK to view block eege eeh Using IV Features Chapter 3 33 A English Ratings Go Back CE 18 CE 14 CE PG CE G CE C8 CE C
2. Before you connect your TV you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal What You Need Antenna Rabbit Ears Or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV You are ready to receive off air local digital and analog channels Cable Service Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV You are ready to receive your cable channels Set Top Box If you have a set top box you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider They may recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels What You Need to Know e Visit www antennaweb org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the local digital channels available to you Enter your location and the program will list local analog and digital stations available using your antenna e When you watch TV the Channel Banner displays the type of channel currently viewed A D at the bottom of the screen denotes digital channels and an A denotes analog channels For more information on Channel Banners see page 30 e E COAXIAL CABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup i Home Installation Choose Your Connections A There are several ways to connect components such as DVD players and setup boxes to your TV
3. You can select from the following inputs or channels Ir Autotuning Go Back Set SAT AUX Channel Disabled Disabled Choose this option if you don t have a component connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel input when you re using this component Channel 3 or 4 Choose this option if the component is connected to the ANTENNA CABLE jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 denies LADO VID1 VID2 or S VIDEO Video Input Choose this option if the component is connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV or the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack or S VIDEO INPUT jack on the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VIDEO INPUT channel when you press the corresponding component button CMPT Component Video Input Choose this option when a compatible component video source such as an HDTV tuner satellite receiver or DVD player is connected to the three component VIDEO INPUT jacks Y Pb Pr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component VIDEO INPUT channel CMPT when you press the corresponding component button PC Choose this option when the component is connected to the PC INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the PC input when you press the corresponding
4. e f you are tuned to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 INPUT and you re receiving Unusable Signal message onscreen press the INFO button on the remote If Acquiring Channel appears in the Channel Banner the HDMI or DVI device isn t responding Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance e f you tune to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 INPUT and you see snow the video goes in and out or the video takes a long time to appear your HDMI or DVI component is having trouble sending video information to the TV Re connect your device Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in If problems persist try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI component for further assistance e f you have black bars on each side of your picture the component 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 7080 e 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI2 DVI or HDMI1 INPUT The remote control doesn t work e Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path e The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV e The batteries in the remote may be weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note If you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other compo
5. Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components prefer we can provide Customers If you you with the name of an Jacks Used Cable Neded Authorized Service Representative who AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 VID1 will for a fee install R L VIDEO l AUDIO your electronic Audio R and L Video entertainment system and instruct you COMPONENT INPUT CMPT SI m in its operation ver NW e Audio R and L For details about this page 14 service call 1 888 206 3359 Audio R l HDMI 2 DVI DVI AUDIO INPUT INPUT page 15 HDMI DVI Audio R and L PC INPUT AUDIO VIDEO page 16 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Input Signal Compatibility Ant Cable 480i 480p 720p 10801 NTSC ATSC and QAM formats S Video 480i Component Video 480i 480p 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz PC VGA SVGA XGA HDMI 480i 480p 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 12 for instructions 14 Chapter 1 Connecting a Component with Composite Video Good To con
6. Press OK to view block reer rreg Note These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Go Back US V Chip Canada V Chip Region Name Reset Downloadable Data Unrated Exmept VIEW A Parental Control Go Back Lock Parental Control d Select Channel 51 MIV Block Channel TT Button Block V Chi Change Password er 3 34 Chapt Blocking Canada V Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings follow these steps 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears oelect Parental Control oelect V Chip oelect Canadian V Chip Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block 8 Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu NO Of W nO Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental Control Menu that wasn t there before This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls This option and its name ar
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11. DOES NOT COVER AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser For how long after purchase e All RCA televisions One year parts and labour e Al RCA Scenium televisions Two years parts and labour What TTE Technology Canada Ltd will do e At TTE s discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Centre for both labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished remanufactured unit e See How to get service How to get service e Call 1 866 465 7157 French 1 800 522 0445 Please have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information can be found on the back of your unit e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e f it is determined that your unit requires service the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement e At the sole discretion of TTE RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Centre or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufactured unit e At the sole discretion of TTE RCA LCD televisions are either consumer carry in to an Authoriz
12. Operation on page 25 for more details TV Turns on the TV displays current status and puts the remote in TV Mode V CHIP Press to display the Parental Control sub menu VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV volume INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components connected to the TV 1 Make sure the component is turned ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the component 3 To return to the previous channel press the INPUT button until you return to the channel OR 1 Make sure the component is turned ON 2 Press INPUT and then use the arrow buttons to navigate up and down 3 Press OK on the option you want Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable components such as VCRs audio components DVD players cable boxes and satellite receivers Your remote control also comes pre programmed to control some RCA components Notes e The TV button can t be programmed to control other components e he remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components It also may not provide complete functionality Determine If You Need to Program Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed to operate one of the components connected to your TV such as a satellite receiver follow these steps 1 Turn o
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14. arrow and then press the down arrow to continue Complete the Channel Search With Channel Search highlighted press OK to begin the channel search If you chose Cable as your signal type the search takes a while because it is looking for both analog and digital channels Then it removes scrambled channels The Channel Search process includes the following steps 1 The search first seeks analog channels and places the number of channels found next to Analog Channels Found 2 he search then looks for digital channels and places the number of channels found next to Digital Channels Found This number may seem high This is because the number includes both scrambled for example Pay Per View and non scrambled channels These channels are dependent upon what your cable company is sending 3 The search might appear as if it is complete but as long as the search says Running it is still in progress The TV is now removing scrambled channels from the channel list 4 When Auto Channel Search is in progress you can press the CANCEL button to cancel the search Any channels already found will be stored 5 When the search is complete press CANCEL to exit the menu system You may find there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view To delete these channels press MENU and choose Channel Highlight and select List and Labels Note Removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming so you may want to do i
15. channels remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the side panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you don t the Button Block action will not take effect Using TV Features Change Password To change your password follow these steps Press MENU on the remote control Main Menu appears Select Parental Control e EU oelect Change Password press the OK button to display the Password Resetting menu Using the number buttons enter the new password and press OK Re enter the same password and press OK to confirm Press the MENU button repeatealy to exit the Parental Control Menu Change Password O02 con Adaitional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls These features can be found in other menus Screen Formats Screen format refers to the way the picture is displayed on your TV Press the FORMAT button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen Analog video is sent in a 4 8 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which fills your screen but it sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or component connected to y
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17. name of the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen 3 Press the up and down arrow to move to a different option within the menu If necessary press the OK button to display the choices of the option you ve highlighted If available use the text at the bottom of each screen for help 4 To return to the Main Menu press the MENU button repeatedly until it is displayed Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu e Press the CANCEL button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the MENU button repeatealy until the menus disappear Picture Menu The Picture Menu contains menus and controls to configure the way the picture appears The Picture Menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections All picture options can be applied to each input VID1 VID2 CMPT HDMI1 or HDMI2 and PC Picture Settings Preset Displays a list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant Gaming Natural or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Brightness Use the left or right arrows to agjust the brightness of the picture Contrast Use the left or right arrows to adjust the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Sharpness not available on PC Use the right or left arrows to adjust the crispness of the edges in the picture Color Use the right o
18. sure you connect left and right audio cables to the L and R AUDIO jacks e AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the L AUDIO input e R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO Inputs The right audio connector is usually red DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT optical Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver HDMI1 DVI and HDMI2 DVI INPUT Lets you connect a component such as a digital cable box with an HDMI or a DVI output for the best picture quality e HDMI DVI INPUT High Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Visual Interface Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components e DVI AUDIO INPUT L used for DVI only Provides left audio connection when using HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack for DVI The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the L AUDIO input e DVI AUDIO INPUT R used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI1 or HDMI2 jack for DVI The right audio connector is usually red PC INPUT VIDEO Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable PC INPUT AU
19. the set top box HDMI DVI Connection Best This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2 DVI jack gg H LS A Audio cables are color coded Red Right audio white left audio HDMI CABLE HDMI CABLE HDMI DVI Adapter Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 12 for instructions Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 16 Chapter 1 Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor follow these steps 1 Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 12 2 Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable to the PC INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC s video output jack Note If your PC s video output isn t 15 pin you ll need an adapter that can connect to a 15 pin monitor cable 3 Connect a 3 5mm stereo mini pin audio cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the PC INPUT AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the PC PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack PC INPUT PLUME AUDIO HDMI 1 DVI INPUT HDMI 2 H DVI INPUT AUDIO Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 1 Plug in the TV see page 17 for details and the component such as a DVD player or a VCR 2 Turn on the TV and the component you
20. with dry cloth Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the component When the TV is placed on a cart use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time w Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Service is required when the component is damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug damage liquid spilled on or objects falling onto the component rain or moisture exposure abnormal operation or if the component 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 IT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE CZ l GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA T DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ee T GROUNDING CONDUCTORS e Se NEC SECTION 810 21 Sait GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERV
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23. Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES Q PBPRIARE COECEORICODEDS GREEN BLUE AND RED Red White S Tf VIDEO L AUDIO R SVIDEO AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED RED RIGHT AUDIO WHITE LEFT AUDIO Connections and Setup Connecting a Component with HDMI Best High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini plug cable Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with components that have a DVI output jack Example Set top box with HDMI jack 1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI2 DVI INPUT jack or the HDMI1 DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV and to the HDMI output jack on the back of the set top box Example Set top box with DVI jack To connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI DVI adapter 1 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI2 DVI INPUT jack or the HSMI1 DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV 2 Attach an HDMI DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable then connect the adapter to the DVI output jack on the set top box 3 Since you re using an HDMI DVI adapter you need to connect separate audio cables to the DVI AUDIO INPUT right and left jacks on the back of the TV and to the right and left audio jacks on the back of
24. DIO Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC input Use a 3 5mm stereo mini pin cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to connect a PC to your TV DVD Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Buttons and Other Jacks on Your IV DVD Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV VIDEO INPUT2 Receives video from another component such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player To access a component connected to the VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on your remote repeatedly to select VID2 displayed at the top of the screen AUDIO Land R Receives audio from another component such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO INPUT For mono audio sources be sure to use the L AUDIO input S VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another component Make sure you also connect audio cables from the component to the TV To access a component connected to the S VIDEO jack press the INPUT button on your remote repeatedly to select S VIDEO displayed at the top Note Do not connect of the screen an S Video and a USB For factory service use only regular video cable to the side jacks at the Side Panel Buttons i If you cannot locate your remote you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV same time features b POWER Turns the TV on and off M
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26. ENU OK Brings up the TV Main Menu When in the menu system it displays sub menus and selects highlighted items VOL P Increases the volume In the TV menu system it acts like the right arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options VOL 4 Decreases the volume In the TV menu system it acts like the left arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options CH A Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options CH w Scans down through the channel list In the TV menu system it acts like the down arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options Connections and Setup Chapter 1 21 REPLAY MENU PRESETS VOL CANCEL LP SAT DVD Eoi Remote control part number RC2254701 01 This is a multi component remote control and many of the buttons have multiple functions Note If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready 2 Using the Hemote Control Hemote Control Buttons TV Functions Alphanumeric Buttons Using these buttons enter channel numbers time setting and letter options To enter a channel press the number buttons and press OK or let the entry timeout To enter a digital channel with a sub channel ent
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28. 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 this warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser Other Information Chapter 5 47 48 TTE Technology Canada Ltd TTE Limited Warranty EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THIS WARRANTY
29. OK to select Use the left and right arrows to select the channel number Or press the INPUT button then use the left and right arrows to select a video input channel VID1 VID2 HDMI1 HDMI2 CMPT PC or S VIDEO Press OK to confirm the selection e In Channel List only available for TV channels If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list highlight In Channel List and press the OK button to place a check in the checkbox If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the OK button to uncheck the box When an AV INPUT is displayed in the Channel Number field the line In channel list is grayed out e Channel Label This is displayed on the Channel Label but it is always grayed out as it can t be modified by the user Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to Page 31 for more information oetup Menu Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which allows you to display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI1 HDMI2 and CMPT INPUTS These settings must be set in the connected component s menu Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the Channel Banner See Chapter 3 for more information abou
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31. Style This option lets you customize the following display options if available e Digital CC Opacity Set the appearance of the digital closed caption text So id Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Background Opacity Set the appearance of the area behind the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Edge Color Choose the edge color of the digital closed caption text Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan Digital CC Edge Type Choose the edge type for the digital closed caption text None Raised Depressed Outline Left Shadow or Hight Shadow Digital CC Size Set the size of the digital closed caption text Small Standard or Large Digital CC Font Select a character design for the digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc in a given design You can choose from a variety of fonts Styles 1 7 Menu Language his option allows you to select your preferred language from the menus English Espanol or Francais Light Sensor Choose the On Off to control the light sensor located on the face of the LCD TV Autotuning The Autotuning Menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 30 for more information Time Menu Enter Time If you did not set the time reference channel enter the current time manually 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Time 3 Press OK to start 4 P
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33. V MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find 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 Parental Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish b
34. cated within the TV Ratings option with the US V Chip menu Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating to the left limit is view or block Rating Field e TV Ratings Go Back deos dnd seda KS AL D L S v FV Content Themes D TV MA m e s Gan DIE Gr VIG A4 a D o Lists the content themes TVPG o o o you can block or view TV G TV Y7 w u w Press OK to view block Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked w or locked amp US V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings CG e S Ge You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level S UE Ens EAE 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu If parental controls have previously been locked you TV44 b must enter your password TV PG w w m SM SE ER S 2 Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Ber 3 Highlight and select TV Ratings 4 Press the up or down arrow to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you wish to block 5 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block 6 Use the MENU button repeatedly to get return to the Parental Control Menu 7 Select Lock Parental Control from t
35. component button HDMI1 or HDMI2 Choose this option when the component is connected to the HDMI1 DVI or HDMI2 DVI INPUT on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the HDMI INPUT channel when you press the corresponding component button Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the US V Chip and Canada V Chip menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can be blocked by age based ratings such as TV MA See page 33 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L See page 33 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings See page 33 Once mE Note Parental control you block programs you can unblock them by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked For instructions to lock V Chip see page 32 settings are not available for HDMIT V Chip US and Canada HDMI2 CMPT or V Chip reads the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V PC INPUTS These Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked Change the channel or press OK to enter settings must be set your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls in the connected component s Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes
36. contents connections remote features menus FAQs warranty JSers Quide RGA RCALCD FLAT PANEL HDTV Important Information CAUTION E This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible HISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 2 DO NOT OPEN parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel uu SR E EE This symbol indicates important voltage inside the product that instructions accompanying the product presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to not expose this product to rain or moisture This the base or mounted to the wall Please follow the product should not be exposed to dripping or base or wall mounting instructions provided in the splashing No objects filled with liquids such as User s Guide to ensure your safety vases should be placed on the component 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 o
37. devices A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV e Check the antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e ry adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 36 for more instructions There is no sound but the picture is fine e The sound might be muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e f using DVI S VIDEO or Y PB PR remember to also connect the devices left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks e he sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 3 for more information e f your audio source has only one jack or is a mono audio source make sure you have plugged the connection into the L AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV Other Information Chapter 5 41 42 The screen is blank e Check your connections If you used yellow red and white cables to connect make sure they re connected to the yellow red and white VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV not to the VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV e f you re trying to watch something that s playing on a component connected to the TV like a DVD press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel The buttons on the side panel don t work e The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the r
38. e Products on which the serial number has been altered or removed e External antenna or cable systems e Remote control batteries e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes including but not limited to rental purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada e Special incidental or consequential damages and or e Normal wear or cosmetic damage How Provincial law relates to this warranty e his warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties which may vary from Province to Province and which take precedence over the terms of this warranty If you purchased your unit outside of Canada e his warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information 2008 TTE Technology Canada Ltd 6605 Hurontario Street Mississauga Ontario L5T 0A3 Other Information Chapter 5 49 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 da
39. e dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster Reset Downloadable Data Select this option to reset the downloadable V Chip data Blocking Unrated Exempt Programs The Unrated Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings The Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated Exempt Then press the OK button to toggle between View and Block View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Block Channel Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select Channel option Use the left and right arrows to find the channel you want to block Then press the down arrow to select Block Channel Press the OK button to place a checkmark in the Block Channel box to block the channel When you tune to that channel you ll need to enter a password to view the channel if parental control is locked Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu Button Block Select this option to block disable or unblock enable the TV s side panel buttons so that they can t be used The remote still tunes to any channel If you re using this to keep children from changing
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41. e with all brands and models of components Manual Reset The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to default Note he reset can also be accomplished by replacing the batteries however replacing the batteries does not always cause a reset You can perform a manual reset by following these steps 1 On your remote control simultaneously press the V Chip ONeOFF and MUTE buttons 2 Ihe CANCEL button will blink slowly to indicate success and the remote control returns to normal operation Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 26 Audio Codes eeler 032 Leier 033 RL 074 AQCO eee E S 056 Admiral EE 150 EE e 014 072 073 109 214 225 279 287 335 369 ee 142 AO mds Ix MUNERE ANE 093 PVN ENEE 152 e ln Le E 140 EUR Media Works 104 107 AULA Technologle8 esct rrt 118 EE 104 107 ANAM deeg ee te 080 148 scire TED 034 Do 403 407 095 AO OM PTT 033 PAN AUN EE 131 Atlante TECANCIOGY EE 120 Audio Research ccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeanees 154 Audio OLlOB iiiei adobe ossis cov reale per pes 035 tele Ent 388 ZALICIOTHOT IG societe a rex eo Go acces dien Serene e eas 061 UNG 79 MERE 093 399 417 Bang a QUON EE 353 Belcanto DESIG IW EE SE Eegeregie BOSE EE 010 075 082 117 371 SCH Boston ACOUSTICS esee 121 DE 146 California Auido Lab 028 CambridgeSoundWorks 418 er 01 o ee Zegtegd geg 074 1 EEN 061 073 Cary A
42. ed RCA Service Centre directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit or provided in home service e At the sole discretion of TTE RCA Scenium LCD televisions are either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Centre directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit or provided in home service e Proof of purchase in the form of an original bill of sale or receipted invoice from an Authorized Dealer which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service Chapter 5 Other Information Your warranty does not cover damages which are caused by e Fire accident lightening flood and or other acts of God e Faulty installation set up adjustments improper antenna inadequate signal reception adjustment of consumer controls and or improper maintenance and or e Failure which results from misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication and or alteration What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Transportation cost to and from the Service Centre Unless you have made other arrangements with your dealer at the time of purchase whereby he undertakes this responsibility e nstallation and set up service adjustments e Products connected otherwise than as outlined in the Owner s Manual
43. emote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again The TV turns off unexpectedly e The Sleep Timer may have been activated Go to page 39 for instructions e The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e Unplug Wait 10 minutes Plug in again You can t select a certain channel e he channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control Menu e f using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e Press the TV button and then try to change channels The stereo reception is noisy e t may be a weak station Use the Sound Menu and Sound Type to choose mono A black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu Go to page 38 for more instructions Chapter 5 Other Information You are having problems with the HDMI Connection e Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected If problems still occur turn off your component and reconnect it Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in
44. er Step 1 There are two options for the stand assembly Option 1 Your TV has been packed upside down in the carton see Figure 1 so you can attach the TV stand assembly before removing the TV from the box This minimizes the risk of scratching the screen After removing the bag covering the TV follow the directions on the following pages for assembling the stand and attaching it to the TV Option 2 Remove the TV bag and place it on a large flat surface such as a table or countertop Remove the TV from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag see Figure 2 Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching the screen Follow the directions on the following pages for assembling the stand and attaching it to the TV Step 2 1 Remove the base and the assembly parts from the box 2 Place the hinge on the stand base aligning the slot on the hinge to the notch on the base 3 Turn the stand upside down Using a Phillips head screwdriver attach the hinge to the stand base using the four M5 screws provided Hinge Slot 10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Step 3 1 On the hinge cover locate the triple pronged tab astener 2 Place the hinge cover over the hinge aligning the triple pronged tab with the slot on the back narrowest part of the stand 3 Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base Be sure all three tabs snap firmly in place Step 4 Remove the s
45. er the main channel then press the right arrow to enter the sub channel and press OK Arrows q gt 4 w Use the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls When viewing a channel arrow functions are as follows e Left Arrow FORMAT Press to change the screen format Normal Zoom Center Stretch Go to page 35 for more information on screen formats e Right Arrow GUIDE Press this button first to display the electronic program guide EPG when available Press again to view the program in the schedule e UP Arrow INFO Press the up arrow once to display the Channel Banner press again to remove the menu e Down Arrow PRESETS Press this button to enter the PRESET Menu Display Picture and Sound preset CC Setting Current Audio Track CC Takes user directly into the Closed Caption sub menu CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CH LIST When you tune to a particular channel press the CH LIST button to enter the LIST and LABELS menu directly to add remove the channel from channel list CANCEL Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns to normal viewing DVD Places the remote in DVD Mode The DVD button illuminates when you press a valid button in DVD Mode see Modes of Operation on page 25 for more details F1 F4 Favorite channel buttons Set a favorite chan
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47. ess the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on screen formats go to page 35 Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels enabled by the cable company don t carry programming such as video ondemand When channels are unavailable your TV screen is blank or appears like snow You probably want to remove these channels from your channel list Remove these in the Channel List Menu Go to page 38 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you have both analog and digital channels the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for scrambled channels non scrambled channels and each sub channel of that digital channel Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems The 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 another device e The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote co
48. etween 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 ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adult Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 14 Viewer 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupe
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50. ge 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adult Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent Scenes 16 Viewer 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewer 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of Lo 8 Viewer 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence
51. gnal Type Cable Auto Channel Search Running Progress 0 Analog channels found O Digital channels found 0 Channel Search in progress Press CANCEL to cancel Any channel already found will be stored 18 Chapter 1 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV s features to work properly The first time you turn on your TV the language screen appears Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system If English is your preferred language press OK and proceed to set the TV Location Mode To choose another language press the down arrow until that language is highlighted and select it by pressing the OK button Set the TV Location Mode After choosing the language a menu screen asks you to set the TV Location Choosing Home for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most home environments This is also the most energy efficient setting Press OK to display the Channel Setup menu Complete Channel Setup Make sure you ve connected the TV to the cable or an off air signal before you start the next part of the setup Set the Signal Type From the Channel menu select Auto Channel Search Press the up or down arrow to highlight Signal Type If you have connected the cable to your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack the option is chosen for you Simply press the down arrow to continue To choose Antenna press the right
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53. he Parental Control Menu For rating limits to take effect press OK and enter a four digit password To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock 32 Chapter 3 Using TV Features Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V and FV on your screen When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu If parental controls have previously been locked you must enter your password Highlight and select V Chip Then highlight and select US V Chip Highlight and select TV Ratings Determine the content themes you want to block Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change Press the right arrow to highlight a particular content theme Press the OK button to change its status to block For example if you block the language L corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well NO Of W no To view content themes after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note If you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Content Themes
54. he remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert 2 AA batteries making 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 side of the TV or the ONeOFF button on the Note Highlighted items remote control stand out from other menu items on the list Using the Remote Control to Complete appear darker brighter a It al Set Uu D or a different color You will need to use the remote control to complete the setup of your TV The remote control allows you to navigate through and select items that appear in the on screen menus The process works the same on all menu screens highlight your choice and select it To select a menu item press the arrows to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrows to move up or down Use the right or left arrows to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub menu Connections and Setup Chapter 1 17 AE Menu Language English Francais Espanol Tr TV Location Home Retail This mode is Energy Star compliant Auto Channel Search Go Back Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search m GE Auto Channel Search Go Back Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search D To Search for available channels press OK Running Auto Channel search will erase list amp lables GE Auto Channel Search Go Back Si
55. ilable for digital channels and program only for digital Stretch Current screen format If there are bars on the screen you may be able to delete them by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote Go to page 35 for more information on screen formats ZZZ 00 25 Current time left on sleep timer if the sleep timer is set 02 16 AM Current time Autotuning The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for the different Note This feature only components connected to your TV When you set up Autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input for example when you want to watch a tape on the VCR works with other RCA l To set up the Autotuning feature follow these steps components 1 Press the MENU button the Main Menu appears 2 Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control Go Back 3 Highlight Autotuning and press OK m d m 4 Choose which component button you would like to set Set SAT AUX Channel Allows you to set the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT AUX button Set DVD Channel Allows you to set the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button 5 Press the right arrow to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV 6 Press the MENU button repeatedly to select the channel and exit the Autotuning Mode OK Enter Sub menu 30 Chapter 3 Using TV Features
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57. lug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip e NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e urn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions Safety Information e Protect components from overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e f you place the component in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e f you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t harm other components Avoid Audio Interference e Position cables properly insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e f you place components above the TV route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle e f your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables e Keep twin lead cables away from audio video cables Avoid Direct Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Check Supplied Parts Check that the following parts were packed with your product Replacing your remote If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and handling GE fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged u
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59. mpened with warm water While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire Shock hazard or damage to the TV 50 Chapter 5 Other Information 51 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories SRS and C6 are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equi
60. n the component for example the satellite receiver 2 Point the remote at the component 3 Press the corresponding component button SAT AUX button 4 Press ON OFF to see if the satellite receiver responds If it doesn t you need to program the remote to operate it Using the Remote Control Chapter2 23 24 Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation During programming the CANCEL button illuminates when buttons are pressed and turns off when buttons are released When programming is finished the CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success and blinks rapidly to indicate failure Note All component buttons are inoperable during Programming Mode There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other components Direct Entry Manual Code Search and Automatic Code Search You must try Direct Entry for at least one code before trying the other methods Cd Direct Entry Turn on the component you want to control i On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until the CANCEL button illuminates Release the buttons 3 Press and release the component button 4 Enter the appropriate four digit code for the component you want to operate The first digit indicates the component type O for DVD 1 for Satellite TV 2 for Cable 3 for DVR 4 for VCR 5 for Audio 6 for CD the other three digits i
61. ndicate the brand and model Look up the brand and codes for the component in the list at the end of this section Codes are listed by component type and are arranged alphabetically 5 The CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success Repeat these steps until you ve tested all codes for your component s brand or try to run a Manual Code Search Using a Manual Code Search Note Before using Manual Code Search use Direct Entry This lets the remote know which type of component you are programming Then proceed with the following steps 1 Turn on the component you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until the CANCEL button illuminates Release the buttons 3 Press and release the component button 4 Repeatedly press and release the left arrow or right arrow watching for the component to respond If the component turns off press and release the OK button to save the code The CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success 5 When all codes have been searched the CANCEL button blinks rapidly to indicate failure and the remote returns to normal operation Note Use the right arrow to search ahead use the left arrow to search back Press the ONeOFF button to switch to Automatic Code Search Mode Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search 1 Turn on the component you want to control 2 On your remote control sim
62. nect a component with a video output jack such as a DVD player follow these steps Example DVD Player 1 Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 12 2 Connect the video cable to the VID1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player 3 Connect the red and white audio cables to the VID1 right and left audio jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player Composite Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 2 VID 2 AUDIO R AUDIO L VIDEO COMPOSITE CABLES ARE COLOR CODED REES EE HEDZRIGHT AUDIO WHITEZLEFT AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO 0 0 Oe SG Ec e COMPONENT VIDEO j AUDIO p Y Pb Pr Connecting a Component with Component Video Better To connect a component that has Y Pb Pr jacks such as a DVD player follow these steps Example DVD Player 1 Connect your cable and or off air antenna as described on page 12 2 Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT 1 CMPT Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player 3 Connect your red and white audio cables to the COMPONENT INPUT CMPT R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player Component Video
63. nel button F1 F2 F3 F4 to the current channel by holding the button down for two seconds Each button can be set to a favorite channel and you can change your selections at any time GO BACK Returns to the previous channel INPUT Accesses the available video input channels WATCH TV CMPT HDMI1 HDMI2 VID1 VID2 S VIDEO and PC To resume TV viewing press the number buttons to enter the channel or press the CH or CH buttons MENU Accesses the Main Menu MUTE Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK J When in the menu system pressing the OK button selects the highlighted item PIC Press the PIC button to display the Picture sub menus 22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control ONeOEE When in TV Mode pressing the ONeOFF button turns the TV on or off If in another programmed mode SAT AUX or DVD pressing the ONeOFF button turns the component on or off REW REPLAY PLAY NEXT FWD REC STOP PAUSE buttons at TOP of the remote If programmed these buttons provide transport control for some remote controllable components such as VCRs or DVD players ZZZ SLEEP Press this button to display the TIME Menu and set the Sleep Timer SAT AUX Places the remote in SAT AUX mode If Autotuning is enabled pressing this button turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel This button illuminates when you press a valid button in SAT AUX mode see Modes of
64. nent You are experiencing problems with V Chip Parental Controls e f the rating limits don t work you must lock the settings Go to the Main Menu press MENU on your remote select Parental Control select Lock Parental Control I don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV e f you forget your password turn the TV off Simultaneously press and hold VOL UP on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for 10 seconds Next time you enter the Parental Control Menu enter a new password The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View Separately in order to view movies with an NR rating What Else Can I Do If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or power strip Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug in the TV and turn it on See if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please click on the Customer Support Menu at www rca com television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service Other Information Chapter 5 43 44 V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System T
65. nge more slowly than usual This is perfectly normal Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune Connections and Setup Chapter 1 19 c a g ke 2 a Z Z W z o Q z o o LGIA L LNdNI o3aWworianv DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Optical ANTENNA CABLE Note If using a DVI component remember and to connect the left right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound 20 Explanation of Jacks in alohabetical order This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV DVD There are several ways to connect components ANTENNA CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna cable or cable box AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 VID1 Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks such as a VCR or DVD player e L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack The left audio connectors are usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the L AUDIO INPUT e R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack The right audio connector is usually red COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks such as a DVD player e CMPT Y Pb Pr Component Video Provides good picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use three video grade or component video cables for the connection When using CMPT Y Pb Pr make
66. ntrol to unlock the side panel controls Select the Block Buttons feature on the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on e You may be tuned to an input with no component connected to it If you re trying to view a connected component press INPUT until the picture from that component appears e he Signal Type option may be set incorrectly Go to page 18 for detailed instructions e The channel may be blank Try changing channels e f you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA CABLE jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCH The sound is fine but the picture is poor quality e f you re getting a black and white picture from a component you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV three video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV e f you re getting no picture from a component you ve connected to your TV you might have your video cable connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV These jacks are used to connect recording
67. our TV is formatting the video If there are bars on the screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster To change the screen formats 1 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears 2 Select Picture Mode 3 Scroll to Screen Formats 4 Use the left and right arrows to choose the format you desire 5 Press MENU button repeatealy to exit Picture Mode Examples of the different formats appear below Each format is available for analog video but it might not be available for digital video Center Using TV Features Chapter 3 35 Exit Picture Sound Parental Control Setup Time Go Back Screen Format Normal Film Mode m PC Settings Video Noise Reduction Low OK R Enter Sub mneu Picture Settings Go Back Brightness Contrast Sharpness U Color K Tint Color Warmth Normal lt L R gt Select 36 Chapter 4 tne TV Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV The Parental Control Menu is discussed in Chapter 3 To access the menu system follow these steps 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the up and down arrow to highlight an option and press OK to display it The
68. packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com television Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Important Safety Instructions SS d p 11 12 Read and follow all instructions 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 negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs receptacles and the point where it exits from the component Do not use this component near water Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Clean only
69. perating voltage FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground should 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 side 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 to the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons may CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card
70. pment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product TTE TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2008 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation Printed in USA Part No 72 RS86A1 E001A
71. pon ordering Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready Go to pages 8 9 and 10 to see the parts list for the table stand POWER CORD Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only REMOTE CONTROL PART RC2254702 01 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall wall mount sold separately If you want to mount your TV to the wall don t attach the table stand Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 12 Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Models L26HD31 and L26HD31S Parts List Step 1 Remove the IV bag and place it on a large flat surface such as a table or countertop Remove the TV from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching the screen Follow the directions on the following pages for assembling the stand and attaching it to the TV 1 Stand Table 100 3 Size M4 ST Screws Step 2 1 Remove the base and the assembly parts from the box 2 Remove the stand cap from the TV cabinet using a screwdriver to remove the screw and pulling out the cap Stand cap Size M3 ST Screw Step 3 1 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet To do this insert the stand into the stand connector support 2 Align the screw holes Insert the three screws and tigh
72. r left arrows to adjust the richness of the color Tint not available on PC This option adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Color Warmth This option displays a list that allows you to select one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a bluer palette of picture colors Normal or Warm for a redder palette of color The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the left or right arrows to make adjustments Using the TV Menu Screen Format Change the screen format choosing from Normal Center Zoom and Stretch For more information about screen formats go to page 35 Film Mode 3 2 Pulldown This option automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film such as most movies and converts them to a different format for TV broadcast for example Film Mode processes the converted signal so that it appears as close to the original as possible Another name for this process is 3 2 pulldown When using Film Mode keep these tips in mind e The On setting recommended When you check this setting it enables the feature only when the TV detects that move playback quality could be improved e The Off setting box unchecked turns off the film mode conversion Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3 2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture PC Settings This option allo
73. ress the left and right arrows to select the input option 5 Use the up and down arrows to set hours minutes and AM PM Press OK to complete 6 Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the Time Menu Auto Time Channel Choose a station to have the TV set the time for you Wait approximately one minute after your program this for the time to be set Sleep Timer 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Time 3 Press the left and right arrows to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time from one minute to four hours 4 Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the Time Menu Time Zone Select the current local time Eastern Atlantic Newfoundland Samoa Hawaii Alaska Pacific Central and Mountain Daylight Saving Choose between Off and Automatic Modes AE Digital CC Style Go Back Digital CC Back Opacity Flashing Digital CC Edge Color Black Digital CC Edge Type None Digital CC Size Standard Digital CC font Semi Serif Note These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital closed captions Not all captioning on digital channels Is digital captioning it depends on what the broadcaster is sending If the closed captioning for a program is not digital the Digital CC style settings will not have an effect Ni Go Back Entry Time P Auto Time Channel A2 Sleep Timer OFF Zzz Time Zone Samoa Daylight Saving Automatic OK Start Finish Edit lt U D L R gt Adjust Using
74. rie EE Video ln TE 019 023 EE NUM M 035 ViIGSOSONIC RR 021 VICWSONIC meme 038 NMEA MENT ERREUR 010 125 MOO OOO ERREUR EE eebe 010 021 022 023 0250 06 028 030 125 White Westinghouse eese 036 WWectmghbouee 046 Pisces ceiscn ic cxcesssatecatacteasces 010 025 028 125 Keel EE 019 020 024 033 Zenith 007 010 016 018 032 034 099 116 117 120 122 125 ARE P 038 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 29 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the remote control This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Parental Control The Parental Control state locked or unlocked of the current program TV G Rating information of the current program Stereo If the current channel is analog Stereo appears when broadcasting in stereo and Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in mono If the current channel is digital this space is blank SAP Ifthe current channel is analog this shows it is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information If the current channel is digital this area shows the language HDTV 720p Broadcast signal resolution CC Closed Captioning is available on the current channel D10CBS The D denotes a digital channel and an A denotes an analog channel The channel sub channel if ava
75. rvised 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 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 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 a
76. so programs received with no content themes are blocked only if you block their age based rating You can also block programs that have been given an Exempt rating and programs that are considered unrated See page 44 for the US and Canada ratings explanations parental controls Using IV Features Chapter 3 31 Lock Unlock Parental Controls e Parental Control Go Back e When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are i dias z permanently unlocked the following message is displayed PANT Parental Controls are UNLOCKED Rating limits and Channel Block will NOT require a password to view the picture Use Lock Parental Control to lock Press OK key to continue enter ii password ung to di ays e Pressing the OK key displays the Parental Control Menu and highlights Lock Parental Control e To lock parental controls enter a four digit password using the digit keys Note If you do not lock parental controls Note When you enter the correct password the Password menu is cleared and you enter the Parental none of the settings for Control Menu If an invalid password is entered you must enter your password again If you forget your Velie Buton Bokor password enter the factory default code 4116 If you want to change the password see page 35 for more information Block Channel will take effect V Chip Rating Screen The following graphic details where items are lo
77. t later Go to page 38 for details on editing your channel list Connections and Setup What lo Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An A at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format Your TV can display these channels in a 16 9 format by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the different formats available Go to page 35 for more explanation of screen formats Watching TV Digital Channels A D at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching a digital channel Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which fills the screen However it is sometimes sent in 4 3 format which does not fill your screen The format is dependent on how the station or source component is configuring the video Note If there are bars on screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format This may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster Go to page 35 for more explanation of screen formats Changing Channels e Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and sub channels To tune to a digital channel with a sub channel such as 10 1 enter the primary channel number 10 then press the right arrow or the e button Enter the sub channel number 1 and press OK e Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV you may notice that the channels cha
78. t the Channel Banner To program Closed Caption options 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Setup 3 Select the options you desire 4 Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the Setup Menu Closed Caption Options CC Setting This option allows you to choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen Off No captioning information displayed On Always Choose this option is you want captioning information to be shown whenever available On When Muted This option allows the closed captioning to display when available whenever the TV s sound is muted The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted 38 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu Analog CC Type This option lets you select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information when available If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Digital CC Type This option lets you select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels if available Digital CC Preset This option lets you select between Default and Custom options if available Custom changes according to what you set for the options below Digital CC Color This option allows you to choose the color of the closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Digital CC
79. tand cap from the TV cabinet by pushing on the small tab and pulling out the cap Step 5 Attach the fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot opening Step 6 When the hinge is in place the hinge threads are visible through the small hole on the back of the TV Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the M8 screw into this hole and tightening with a Philips head screwdriver The stand is now securely in place and the TV is ready for placement Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 Caution Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of five times the TV s net weight to avoid causing damage Mounting Your TV to the Wall Model L26HD31 L26HD31S Purchase a VESA 100 x 100 M4 screw Model L32HD31 L32HD36 Purchase a VESA 200 x 100 M4 screw Model LAOHD36 Purchase a VESA 600 x 400 M6 screw The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes For example 600x400 refers to fact that the mounting measurements are 600mm horizontally and 400mm vertically Notes Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall The space between the TV and the wall must be at least 40 mm Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and or digital channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT
80. television with a new or refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service All Remanufactured Refurbished LCD Televisions For how long after your purchase e Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges e Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for parts What we will do e At TTE s discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service How to get service e Call 1 800 951 9582 Please have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information can be found on the back of your unit e A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e f it is determined that your unit requires service the service location will be at the sole discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement e At the sole discretion of TTE television screen sizes 32 and smaller is either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufactured unit e At the sole discretion of TTE television screen sizes 33 through 47 is either consumer carry in to an Authorized RCA Service Center or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished remanufacture unit e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice from an Authorized Dealer which is evidence that the prod
81. ten with a screwdriver 8 5j 3 Size M4 ST Screws 8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Model L32HD31 Parts List T F 3 Size M4 ST Screws CH 1 Size M8 Screw Step 2 1 Remove the base and the assembly parts from the box 2 Place the post support on the stand base aligning the screw holes 3 Attach the post support to the stand base by inserting the three M4 ST screws from the top and tightening with a screwdriver Step 3 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the post support into the cabinet while aligning the post support guide and the slot opening Step 1 Remove the TV bag and place it on a large flat surface such as a table or countertop Remove the TV from the carton and place it face down on the TV bag Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching the screen Follow the directions on the following pages for assembling the stand and attaching it to When the post support is in place the support threads are visible through the small hole in the back of the TV secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the M8 screw into this hole and tightening with a screwdriver Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 Swivel Table Stand Assembly for Models L32HD36 and L40HD36 Parts List p 1 Stand Table Base 4 Size M5 Screws 1 Size M8 Screw 1 Hinge Cov
82. tereo signals e Stereo This option splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word stereo appears in the Channel Banner when you time to a program that is broadcast in stereo e Second Audio Program SAP This option plays the program s audio in a second language if available The letters SAP appear in the Channel Banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono only SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Default Audio Language Use this selection to choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program the TV plays it If not the TV plays the default option for the program usually English in the US The default digital channel audio language options are English French Spanish German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Current Audio Language not available for analog channels Press the right arrow to choose from the list of languages available for the program you re watching The language chosen becomes your preferred language for all digital channels until you turn the TV off If the language chosen is not being broadcast with a program the TV plays the default language for the program usually English in the US Note he menu grays out
83. that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Other Information Chapter 5 45 46 TTE Technology Inc TTE Limited Warranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship to the original owner New LCD Televisions Screen Sizes 32 and smaller For how long after your purchase e Ninety 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges After ninety 90 days labor charges will be at owner expense e One 1 year from date of purchase for parts What we will do e At TTE s discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished remanufactured unit See How to get service New LCD Televisions screen sizes 33 through 47 For how long after your purchase e One 1 year from the date of purchase for labor charges e One 1 year from the date of purchase for parts e What we will do e At TTE s discretion pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for labor charges and parts to repair your television or replace your
84. the IV Menu Chapter4 39 40 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs What s the quickest way to view High Definition HD video Connect an off air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE Input to view free local digital channels You may need to purchase an antenna See page 12 for more information Visit www antennaweb org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you By entering your location this mapping program tells you which local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna Are there other ways to view High Definition HD video Besides using an off air antenna as mentioned above you can also use a set top box to receive digital video Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming and have them connect the box to ensure you are viewing channels the best way How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel Press the INFO button to display the Channel Banner Look at the bottom left corner of the screen An A is displayed for an analog channel A D is displayed for a digital channel Why are there bars on my screen and can get rid of them Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which fills your screen but is sometimes sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on the screen pr
85. uct is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service Chapter 5 Other Information What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Damage resulting from non approved installation methods e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes including but not limited to rental purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Special incidental or consequential damages Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit or register on line at www rca com television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty 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 e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
86. udio Design cinerea 031 cl EE 125 EE 177 Chase Technologies 029 Cinema Sound EE 038 Clarinette NERONE 125 NNO EECH 156 EE 039 q eer 411 eoo RH 018 COUPE O CIAL RE 15r Creative isis sores oes vase no pesi e gis pe mo petras 129 UR EH 136 EE 409 SC Audio Re le BEE 031 Pn 409 Curtis Mathes iius scoecs ore esee rer nos eege 022 OO MER RN 132 Cell 134 Pin HH 158 mon 009 058 090 205 220 226 227 243 259 263 267 282 286 304 305 309 310 311 312 315 341 344 345 368 413 Digital Audio Control 030 D rabrand BEEN 040 434 EEN 159 ele mo 209 EIS EE 041 c c TEE 160 mp E EM 114 Eeer 042 le NNNM ER MEN MO 128 cuc ro MMC 145 OTHERS 020 C sme NE 135 30 VICIGO EE 144 404 421 Gradiente erer ENEE geg 389 EE Harmarn Kardon 013 026 073 078 088 264 319 397 ell e TEE 114 meg c MT 162 8 c ON 429 iic 137 la 12 NAS FIN MMC ORE 337 338 416 age Te Bag ENEE ls EE 051 088 307 Jensen csciicvnstasseiGaiwiaeieriersdiwsioieesevivosaned Ms apes ERE UR 391 gw 004 023 092 097 201 231 JV 249 261 272 273 300 303 307 318 355 359 360 366 373 376 377 408 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Code list SE 005 089 105 106 185 186 188 189 198 200 219 223 232 237 240 251 255 296 308 320 331 370 380 KLH 093 EEN 094 Knol
87. ultaneously press and hold the ONeOFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until the CANCEL button illuminates Release the buttons 3 Press and release the component button 4 Press and release the ONeOFF button once The remote starts the code search 5 Once the component turns off quickly press the OK button to save the code The CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success 6 When all codes have been searched the CANCEL button blinks rapidly to indicate failure and the remote returns to normal operation Note If you accidentally passed the code before saving it use the left arrow to backtrack through the codes Use the right arrow to go forward through the codes again Once the left or right arrow has been pressed the search mode changes to Manual Code Search Using the Remote Once the remote has been programmed successfully it is ready to operate your components To operate the component 1 Press the component button to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Modes of Operation The button that corresponds to the mode the remote illuminates when you press any button that applies to the component 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 Note The remote control may not be compatibl
88. want to view 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to select VID1 if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks CMPT if connected to the CMPT jacks or HDMI1 DVI if connected to the HDMI1 DVI jack displayed at the top of the TV screen To return to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view Note If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your component is connected to the VIDEO INPUT you may be tuned to the wrong input Make sure you press INPUT until you see VIDIT CMPT or HDMI1 displayed at the top of the TV screen Note When you have connected all additional components to your TV go to page 18 for initial Setup Instructions Viewing a PC 1 Plug in the TV and the computer 2 Turn on the TV and the computer 3 Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see PC displayed at the top of the TV screen To go back to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH or CH buttons Note When you have connected all additional components to your TV go to page 18 for initial Setup Instructions Connections and Setup Plug in the V Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV Plug the other end into an outlet inserting the plug completely Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of t
89. when the current channel selected is analog Using the IV Menu Chapter4 37 Ka Go Back Channel List Auto Channel Search List and Lables OK R Enter Sub menu List and Labels Go Back Channel Number 10 In Channel List Channel Label OK Start CH Select L R Select CH Num lt INPUT gt Select Signal Source lt OK gt End Select Go Back Analog CC Type CC Digital CC Preset Default Digital CC Color White Dig CC Back color Black Digital CC Style Channel Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences Press MENU on the remote control then select Channel from the Main Menu Channel List The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list Press the up or down arrows to highlight a channel and press OK to tune to it The left and right arrows allow you to scroll to previous or next pages Auto Channel Search This option searches for channels the TV is able to receive See page 18 for more information To use this option select Auto Channel Search then press OK to access the menu Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT List and Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for your video inputs 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Channel 3 Select List and Labels 4 Press OK to display the sub menu of List and Labels e Channel Number Press
90. ws you to agjust the PC settings when in PC Mode Video Noise Reduction not available on PC or digital channels This setting reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog CMPT inputs only If the signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between these options signal is 480i Low for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharoness and detail Normal for a slightly softer picture than the Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased Note Video noise reduction is available for sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound Menu press MENU on the remote Go Back and then select Sound from the Main Menu The following audio items can be adjusted ae SRS OFF Analog TV Sound Mono Default Audio Language English Treble Improves treble output Current Audio Language English EE L R Adjust Balance Use the left or right arrows to adjust the amount of audio sent to the left and right speakers SRS Option ON OFF Analog TV Sound Controls the manner in which the sound comes through your speakers Options available vary according to the input selected e Mono available for regular TV viewing only This option plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak s

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