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RCA L22HD41V User's Manual

1. N i N S v E r g O Q J y This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV There are several ways to connect components ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna cable or cable box AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 VID 1 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 or the S VIDEO INPUT jack The left audio connectors are usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT e R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 or the S VIDEO INPUT jack The right audio connector is usually red COMPONENT INPUT Let 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 sure you connect left and right audio cables to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks e CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the left AUDIO input e CMPTR AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs The right audio connector is usually red DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT coaxial
2. Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio Press gt or OK to change this setting portion of a program as text on the TV screen Note Closed caption settings are not available for PC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 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 about the Channel Banner The Closed Caption options are CC Setting Allows you to choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen Off No captioning information displayed Closed Caption On always Captioning information shown always when available On when muted Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is Analog CC Type a Ficture Digital CC Type muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the Sound Digital CC Preset Digital CC Style List amp Labels Sound is not muted Parental Control Analog CC Type If available this option allows you to select the captioning mode used pe Press gt or OK to change this setting for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioning mode set to
3. VID2 AUDIO R aaan Red Yellow White INPUT VIDEO AUDIO R S VIDEO A COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED YELLOW VIDEO RED RIGHT AUDIO WHITE LEFT AUDIO 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 three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT CMPT Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player 2 Connect your red and white audio cables to the COMPONENT INPUT CMPT right and left AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player 10 Connections and Setup Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks Go to page 10 for specific instructions Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions 27 Or Or F0 lt AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED RED RIGHT AUDIO Y Pb Pr ARE COLOR CODED WHITE LEFT AUDIO GREEN BLUE AND RED 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
4. cable box remotes generic universal remotes etc Over time newer universal remote controls that become avallable should pick up the new TV codes Using the Remote Control 19 3 Using TV Features Note Parental control settings are not available for HDMI 7 HDMI 2 CMPT or PC INPUTS These settings must be set in the connected component s parental controls 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 A 135 If the channel is analog A is displayed If it s a digital channel D isdisplayed The channel sub channel if available for digital channels and channel name or label you re currently viewing are displayed Mono Displays whether the current channel is being broadcast in stereo or mono lf the current channel is digital this space will be blank SAP If the current channel is analog this shows if it is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information If the current channel is digital this area shows the language if provided by the broadcaster Parent Control The Parent Control state locked or unlocked of the current program or channel 1 14 PM Current time 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
5. edges in the picture Tint not available on PC This option adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Contrast Use the left or right arrow to adjust the difference between the light and dark areas Press gt or OK to change this setting of the picture O oe Horizontal only available on PC Adjust the picture s position leftward or rightward ET Horona Vertical only available on PC Adjust the picture s position to downward or upward o ren Phase only available on PC Adjust the picture if there is flicker of screen letters color ES misalignment or blurring Auto Adjustment only available on PC Adjust the picture s position phase automatically Picture menu in PC mode Advanced Picture Settings not available on PC Light Sensor When activated this feature monitors the ambient light conditions in the room and adjusts the TV s backlight for optimum viewing It also serves as an energy saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate typically in darker room conditions Using the TV Menu 25 Dynamic Backlight Turn on this option to automatically adjust the brightness of the backlight according to the content of the incoming signal This optimizes the picture quality and decreases D power consumption Dynamic Backlight Color Warmth This option allows you to select one of three automatic color adjustments Cool Color Warmth Sound Noise Reduction for a bluer palette
6. set to Natural and the Setup Menu will display If choosing Retail which is not Energy Star compliant press OK to display the options Proceed Retail and Go Back Choose Go Back and press OK to return to the previous menu which allows the selection of Retail and Home Modes Choose Proceed and press OK to confirm the selection of This mode is Energy Star Compliant the Retail Mode The Picture Mode will automatically be set to Vibrant and the Setup Menu will display 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 Setup menu 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 choose the OK button or right arrow and press the Language TV Location Menu Language down arrow to continue Pictur Pen gun Closed Caption Complete the Channel Search C Setup time List amp Labels With Channel Search highlighted press OK or the right arrow button to begin the channel search If ica you chose Cable as your signal type the search takes a while because the compiled list includes all available channels analog and digital and initially includes scrambled channels Scrambled channels are removed from the list after all channel
7. 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 Ss ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP N ANTENNA T DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 Et Lo ey GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 E ont CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE POWER SERVICE mm EQUIPMENT ELECTRODE SYSTE NEC ART 250 PARTH 4 Table of Contens Table of Contents Mportant MONO iaa Mportants aten Stud a poeta ce Chapter 1 Connections and Setup BeOS Intal Setup aria arras 6 Protec agan SUR WES OUE aisiari ai at aa 6 Sal UE MONI ON tetra ri ic tbonis 6 AVO AYTOTENGENCO No 6 PINT SU ME Md 6 neck SUD DIGG Parts nada 6 REMOVING Me Table Stand iii ia 7 MOUnUNG Your TV to Me Wa llana aaa 7 Opta me SON Aid 8 A A A A Cees insect 8 Wa OIC MO MaS 8 Choose Your CONNECHONS aimsirean frank anicuutademautiatudesctuvantcanssanetecusdassascscaiienccsudcuanadieisunanuus 9 Connecting a Component with Composite Video 000 ccoccccocccocnconcnoncncnnnnononononencnnononononencnnnnnnnns 10 Connecting a Component with Component Video Better occcocccoocconcnoncncnoncnncnononcncnconcnoncnononcnnos 10 Connecting a Component Witt HDMI BOS anni 11 COMEC ing a PO SOMO rd 12
8. GS us Select Channel A2 Picture Block Channel O Sound Setup V Chip List amp Labels Change Password Parental Control Exit gt gt Press gt or OK to change this setting m Change Password sE Old Password New Password Picture Confirm Sound Setup List amp Labels Parental Control Exit Please input your old password Note For HD Video press FORMAT to choose from Full Expand Cinerama and Zoom For VGA signal choose from Normal Full and Dot by Dot For HDMI and CMPT inputs there is also a No Overscan format Block Buttons 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 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 Change Password This option allows you to set a new V Chip password From the Parental Control Menu highlight and select Change Password Using the digit keys enter a new password and press OK Re enter the new password again for verification and press OK to confirm Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls Screen Formats Screen format refers to the way the pic
9. Hg This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www elae org Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC regulations state that changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 a similar surface as the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit may be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating To assure adequate ventilation for this product maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the 1V receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces Also make sure the surface or stand is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulle
10. Used Cable Needed Go fo et 1 O page 10 Audio R and L Video Customer Support salle LE Elo E For additional assistance a a ae a in using your RCA y e ey e e _ pages 10 11 product please visit Audio RandL YPbPr a the support page at Component Video Audio www rca com tv HDMI 1 DVI INPUT a ages 11 12 pag pages 12 13 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Input Signal Compatability Ant Cable 480i 480p 720p 1080 NTSC ATSC and QAM formats Composite Video 480i S Video 480i Component Video 480i 480p 720p 60Hz 1080i 60Hz 1080p PC VGA SVGA XGA HDMI 480i 480p 720p 60HZ 1080i 60Hz 1080p 60Hz Connections and Setup 9 Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions Connecting a Component with Composite Video Good To connect a component with a video output jack such as a DVD player follow these steps Example DVD Player 1 Connect the yellow video cable to the VID 2 VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player 2 Connect the red and white audio cables to the VID 2 right and left audio jacks on the side of the 1V 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 INPUT2
11. each Sound Preset option Choose a band and make adjustments When you make adjustments the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal Press the left or right arrow to select the frequency 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz you want to adjust Use the up or down arrow to adjust the level When you are done adjusting the levels press the OK button to exit Frequency Range To view the frequency of another Sound Preset option press the left or right arrow until no band is selected and Frequency Range is highlighted Press the up arrow to highlight Sound Preset Balance Press the left or right arrow to adjust the level of audio sent to the left and right speakers Surround On Off Analog TV Sound Controls the manner in which the sound comes through the speakers The available options vary according to the input selected Mono available for regular TV viewing only This option plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals 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 tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Secondary Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when a program is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast
12. in mono SAP is also used to broadcast an audio description for the program for the visually impaired Exit 26 Using the TV Menu Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels If the preferred language is not broadcast with the program then the TV plays the default audio for the program usually English in the U S There are 16 available default languages Current Audio Language not available for analog channels Press the right arrow to choose from the list of languages avallable 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 lan guage for the program usually English in the US Note This menu item grays out when the current channel selected is analog setup Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences Press MENU on the remote control then select Setup from the Main Menu Press OK or the right arrow to display options Menu Language Select the preferred language for the menus English Espanol or Francais Signal Type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT A BA Channel Search Searches for channels currently being received See page 15 for more fend Closed Caption information marg P Parental Control Closed Caption Exit gt gt
13. 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 HDMI INPUT 2 jack or the HDMI DVI INPUT 1 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 HDMI DVI INPUT 1 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 DVI AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the right and left audio jacks on the back of the set top box Connections and Setup 11 HDMI DVI Connection Best This is an example of a connection using the HDMI DVI INPUT 1 jack Go to page 11 for specific instructions Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio HDMI Cable HDMICable HDMI DVI Adapter Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor follow these steps 1 Connect one end of a 15 pin monitor cable t
14. menu system it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options CH vw 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 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons enter channel numbers time setting 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 enter the main channel then press the button to enter the sub channel and press OK Arrows gt A Y Use the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing FAV Press to browse the channels in your favorite list Use the arrows to highlight options and press OK to select Or press the FAV button repeatedly to cycle through your favorite channels FORMAT Press to change the screen formats Press the up or down arrow to choose the available options or press the FORMAT button repeatedly to cycle through the options Go to page 24 tor more information on screen formats GO BACK Returns to the previous channel INPUT A
15. 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 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 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 p
16. of picture colors Normal or Warm for a redder palette of color The warm eee setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K Use the left or right arrow to make D adjustments Video Noise Reduction not available on PC channels This setting reduces picture static or any type of interference This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions Press the right arrow to choose between these options Low for a softer smoother picture that retains picture sharpness and detail Medium for a slightly softer picture than the Low setting High for an even softer smoother picture than the other settings the picture detail is somewhat decreased OFF turn off this function sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound Menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the Main Menu Press the OK button or right arrow to display options The following audio items can be adjusted Ee Equalizer The five band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the audio frequency settings You Balance A aos A can select one of the five band equalizer presets or create your own personal preset Mono Analog TV sound ET R A Sound Preset Allows you to choose a specific Sound Preset Press the right arrow to cycle a Abee Not Avan through the options Standard Movie Voice Music and Personal Frequency Range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for
17. 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 with dry cloth A 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 1 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
18. screws for models L26HD41 L26HD31R Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on a table or other flat surface Place the TV set face down on the TV bag E e NB y Step 3 Only for models L22HD41 L22HD41V Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet Step 3 Only for model L26HD41 L26HD31R Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet using a M3 ST screw and a screwdriver TV cabinet with stand cap attached TV cabinet with stand cap attached Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall purchase a VESA wall Caution Your wall mount must be able to Purchase a VESA 100 x100 Size M4 screw eae Inne times the TV s net The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes For example weight to avoid causing 100x100 refers to fact that the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall Models L22HD41 L22HD41V L26HD41 L26HD31R damage Connections and Setup 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 Before you connect your 1V 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
19. CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Digital CC Type f available this allows you to select a closed caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Digital CC Preset If available this allows you to select between Default and Custom options Custom changes according to what you set for the options below Using the TV Menu 21 K miel La Digital CC Style If available this allows you to customize the following display options DOGC FOR Digital CC Size Allows you to set the size of the digital closed caption text Standard Large or Picture Digital CC Opacity Sound Digital CC Color White sm al Digital CC Background Opacity os i oa List amp Labels Digital CC Background Color Digital CC Font Allows you to select a character design for the digital closed caption text A Parental Control Exit font is a complete assortment of letters numbers punctuation marks etc in a given design Choose from a variety of fonts Digital CC Opacity Allows you to set the appearance of the digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing Digital CC Color Allows you to choose the color of the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black Digital CC Background Opacity Allows you to set the appearance of the space behind the Press gt or OK to change this setting Note hese captioning style options only have an effe
20. UT jack on the TV 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 Other Information 31 32 The buttons on the side panel don t work e The side panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box e Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again The TV turns off unexpectedly 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 The 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 tr
21. Use a digital coaxial cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver HDMI INPUT 2 Lets you connect a component such as a digital cable box with an HDMI output for the best picture quality HDMI DVI INPUT 1 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 Inter face DVI the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components e DVI AUDIO L used for DVI only Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI The left audio connector is usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the left AUDIO input e DVI AUDIO R used for DVI only Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI The right audio connector is uSually red Note f using a DVI component remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal not the sound PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable PC AUDIO 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 S VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect an S Video cable from another component Make sure you also connect aud
22. 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 22 If available TV programs can also be blocked by content such as adult language L See page 22 Movies can only be blocked by age based ratings See page 23 Once 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 21 V Chip US and Canada V Chip reads the program s age based rating 1V MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked Change the channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes 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 34 for the US and Canada ratings explanations 20 3 Using TV Features Create Password This option enables you to set your own password for parental controls lt a ei 1 Press MENU on the remote control The Main Menu appears Al iia 2 Press the up or down arrow to select Parental Control Listas 3 Press OK or th
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24. age 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 between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children 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 develooment 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 te
25. arranty information 2008 TTE Technology Canada Ltd 6605 Hurontario Street Mississauga Ontario L5T 0A3 Care and Cleaning Caution Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire shock hazard or damage to the TV Other Information 39 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is a set of power saving guidelines issued by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This e
26. ature 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 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 warra
27. ccesses the available video input channels WATCH TV VID 1 VID 2 S VID CMPT PC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Use the arrows to highlight options and press OK to select Or press the INPUT button repeatedly to cycle through options To resume TV viewing press the number buttons to enter the channel INFO If no menus are on screen displays the Channel Banner press again to show upcoming program information if available Pressing three times clears the screen MENU Accesses the Main Menu MUTE Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system pressing the OK button selects the highlighted item 1 ON OFF When in TV Mode pressing this button turns the TV on or off TV Press to display the Channel Banner VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV volume Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to the TV 1 Make sure the component you wish to view is turned on 2 Press INPUT to display the input choices Press the up or down arrow to choose the avallable video input source or press the INPUT button repeatedly to cycle through the options 3 Press OK to tune to it and view the component RC246 Remote control part number RC2463001 01 Note This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote e g satellite box remotes
28. ce 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 fit 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 Authorized 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 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 consume
29. contents connections remote features menus FAQs warranty 19 20 25 30 36 Users guide ROM LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models L22HD41 L22HD41V LOE6HD41 L26HD31R Need assistance visit our website at www rca com tv or call 1 877 794 7977 Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double CAUTION E a i RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A insulation Pe n azardous main voyage and user accessible 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 This symbol indicates dangerous voltage This symbol indicates important instructions inside the product that presents a risk of accompanying the product 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 product should not be exposed to dripping or the base or wall mounting instructions provided in splashing No objects filled with liquids such as the User s Guide to ensure your safety vases should be placed on the component may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction For disposal or recycling information please contact
30. ct on true digital closed captions Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning it depends digital closed caption text Solid Transparent Translucent or Flashing on what the broad Digital CC Background Color Allows you to choose the color of the area of the screen behind caster is sending If the the digital closed caption text White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan or Black closed captioning for a TIME program is not digital Enter Time If you want to set the time manually use the digit keys to set the hours and ne aia Sye minutes Press OK to select AM or PM pel Ae Automatically Acquire Time Choose ON to acquire time automatically from digital channels Time Zone Select the current local time among Eastern Atlantic Newfoundland Samoa Hawaii Alaska Pacific Central and Mountain Automatica Acquir Gro AM Daylight Saving Choose OFF to ignore Daylight Savings information on digital channels Eastern Picture Time Zone Sound Daylight Saving CD Otherwise leave ON as the default choice Sleep Timer 5min List amp Labels TP TENE Sleep Timer Use the left or right arrows to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time Exit Set time with Digit keys and AM PM with OK key 28 Using the TV Menu List 4 Labels Menu Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each video input channel From the Main Menu select List and Labels press OK to display options A e Channe
31. d off This could cause personal injury and or damage to the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page The power button followed by the power symbol on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off In order to shut the power off you will need to disconnect the power cord from your outlet Therefore you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com television Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales 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 Important Safety Instructions O 0 N D 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
32. delines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive 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 13 8 Viewe
33. e picture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 10801 Other Information The Remote control doesn t work e Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there is a clear path e 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 The Universal Remote control doesn t work e This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote e g satellite box remotes cable box remotes generic universal remotes etc Over time newer universal remote controls that become available should pick up the new TV codes You are experiencing problems with V C hip Parental Controls e lf 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 The V C hip 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 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 reboot unplug the po
34. e right arrow button to display options Exi 4 Select Create Password then press OK or the right arrow button to open this menu 5 Select New Password then enter your own password using the digit keys e 6 Select Confirm then re enter your own password using the digit keys poner 7 Press Go Back or the left arrow to go back to the previous menu Picture Sound Setup List amp Labels Parental Control Exit Lock Unlock Parental Controls e When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are Note f you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Button Block or Block Channel will take effect permanently unlocked the following message is displayed Parental Controls are UNLOCKED Rating limits and Channel Block will NOT require a password to view the picture To lock use Lock parental controls function Press OK key to continue e Press OK or the right arrow button to display the Parental Control Menu and highlight Lock Parental Control Enter your four digit password using the digit keys Note When you enter the correct password the Parental Control menu is displayed For information on changing a password see page 24 If you forget your password turn off the TV Simultaneously press Md El and hold VOL down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for 5 seconds The next O ss time you enter the Parental Control men
35. ed 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 only for models L26HD41 ST SCREW Replacing your remote If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 257 7946 A shipping and handling 2 AAA BATTERIES fee and the appropriate sales tax will be charged upon ordering Please have your Visa or g MasterCard ready sz A only for models L22HD41 L22HD41V dlls POWER CORD STAND CAP eel PART 4 RC2463001 01 MENT STRAP 6 Connections and Setup Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only Removing the lable Stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached If you want to mount your TV to the wall remove the table stand by following the instructions below A A NW N WVVV V var Y Step 2 Remove the table stand from the TV cabinet Use a screwdriver to remove the four M4 ST screws Note there are five M4 ST
36. ens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity 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 Other Information C8 Children 8 and older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Gui
37. ging 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 VCR 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 Check the antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 25 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 device s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks e The sound settings may not be set correctly Go to page 26 for more information e f your audio source has only one jack or is a mono audio source make sure you have plugged the connection into the Left AUDIO INP
38. ing 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 button to view the different formats available Go to page 24 for more explanation of screen formats Watching TV Digital Channels A D next to the channel number 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 f 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 signal is sent by the broadcaster Go to page 24 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 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 change more slowly than usual This is perfectly normal Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order HDMI INPUT 2 HDMI DVI INPUT 1 Y lt
39. io cables from the component to the TV To access a component connected to the S Video jack press the INPUT button on your remote then press the up or down arrow to select S VID Press the OK button to confirm Note Do not connect to both the S VIDEO and VIDEO jacks on VID1 at the same time Connections and Setup 17 18 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input J acks SERVICE For service use only AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 2 VID 2 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 2 jack The left audio connectors are usually white For mono audio sources be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT e R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack The right audio connector is usually red HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features 1 POWER Turns the TV on and off MENU Brings up the TV Main Menu VOL 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 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
40. l Number Press the CH CH to select the channel number s Channel Number In Channel List In Channel List If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list highlight n Sas Hoe le pea oun n Favorite Channel List Channel List and press the OK button or right arrow 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 or right arrow to o uncheck the box Saari EET a Label You can edit the channel label Press the OK button or right arrow to begin Press the up or down arrow to edit the label Press the left or right arrow to select the input field Then press the OK button to end editing In Favorite Channel List Press the OK button or right arrow to add or remove the selected channel from your list of favorite channels Your Favorites List can include up to 10 channels Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to Pages 20 24 for more information Using the TV Menu 29 5 Other Information 30 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 8 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
41. 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 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 I 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 press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen For more information on screen formats go to page 24 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 do
42. n 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 29 for more information Why does the first channel search take a long time If you have both analog and digital channels the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list If you do have digital channels the TV is also searching for scrambled channels non scrambled channels and each sub channel of that digital channel Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems 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 control to unlock the side panel controls e 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 The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly Go to page 15 for detailed instructions e The channel may be blank Try chan
43. nty 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 3 TTE Technology Canada Ltd 1 TE Limited Warranty Limited Warranty 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 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 All RCA Scenium televisions One year parts and labour What TTE Technology Canada Ltd will do 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 See How to get service How to get servi
44. o the PC VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC s video output jack Note f your PC s video output isn t 15 pin you ll need an adapter that can connect to a 15 pin monitor cable 2 Connect a 3 9mm stereo mini pin audio cable sometimes referred to as 1 8 stereo mini pin to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the PC 12 Connections and Setup PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack Go to page 12 for specific instructions HDMI DVI L INPuU1 RO Don t forget a If necessary connect antenna or cable to get PC INPUT i a picture Go to page 8 10h z E for instructions Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 1 Plug in the TV see page 14 for details and the component such as a DVD player or a VCR 2 Turn on the TV and the component you want to view 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source Press the up or down arrow to select VID 2 if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks CMPT if connected to the CMPT jacks or HDMI 1 if connected to the HDMI DVI INPUT 1 jack Press OK to confirm your selection To return to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view Note f 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 pre
45. ock 6 Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block 7 Use the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to return to the Parental Control Menu 8 Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control Menu For rating limits to take effect enter the correct password To view age based ratings after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note Broadcasters are Blocking Specific Content Themes not required to provide You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V and FV content themes or on your screen When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block age based ratings You that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content must remember to lock 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu If parental controls have previously been locked Parental Controls for you must enter your password rating limits to take effect Highlight and select V Chip 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 S corresp
46. ol to Complete Initial setup 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 arrow to move up or down Use OK button or right arrow to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub menu To return to the previous menu press the GO BACK key or left arrow 14 Connections and Setup 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 sae Set the TV Location Mode Goak 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 After Choosing Home press OK the Picture Mode will automatically be
47. onding with TV 74 The language for TV MA is blocked as well A To view content themes after you ve locked them follow the same steps as above to unlock Note f you unlock the language corresponding with TV 14 the language for TV MA doesn t unlock You TV Rating E Status D View Picture View wf Ty Sound View Setup View List amp Labels View Parental Control View Exit CON OOF W PY have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately Content Themes Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings TV MA Mature Audience Only Sexually Explicit Dialogue TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Adult Language TV PG Parents Guidance Suggested Sexual Situations TVC General Audience Violence Directed to Children 7 Years and Older Fantasy Violence All Children 22 Using TV Features 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 the 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 8 Press the GO BACK button or the left arrow repeatedly
48. quipment 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 equipment 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 For assistance visit the RCA website at www rca com tv or call 1 877 794 7977 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 5541 West 74th Street Indianapolis IN 46268 2009 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 RS95HD E001D
49. r 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way Television Specification Broadcasting system US System NTSC M ATSC standard 8VSB QAM Receiving Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 135 100 135 01 4A Tuner type Frequency synthesized Other Information 36 TE 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
50. r controls and or improper maintenance and or e Failure which results from misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication and or alteration 38 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 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 Installation and set up service adjustments e Products connected otherwise than as outlined in the Owner s Manual 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 This 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 This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for w
51. roblem over the phone e fit 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 product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service 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 USA e Acts of n
52. rrow 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 CH or CH 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 GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu Note hese ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them Note You must remember to lock parental controls for rating limits to take effect English Rating Picture Sound Setup List amp Labels Parental Control Exit Press OK or gt to view block programs with this rating a US V Chip gt Canada V Chip gt Picture Downloadable Rating Sound Reset Downloadable Data Setup Wiican View List amp Labels Parental Control Exit Press OK or gt to view block programs with this rating Lock Parental Control Gi Ws Select Channel A2 Picture Sound Button Block m gt gt Setup V Chip List amp Labels Change Password Parental Control Exit Press gt or OK to block umblock the selected channel Using TV Features 23 H Lock Parental Control
53. s are identified 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 Channel Setup 2 The search then looks for digital channels and places the number of channels found next to a Pe ar Digital Channels Found This number may seem high This is because the number includes both Bap TE R E scrambled for example Pay Per View and non scrambled channels depending on what your EEB orcs Channels Foura cable company is sending You may not be able to view all of the detected channels some of cred ene anal the digital cable channels may be scrambled Sages eT 3 When Channel Search is in progress you can press the CLEAR button to cancel the search Any channels already found will be stored 4 When Channel Search is complete the menu will clear automatically after a few seconds You may find there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view To delete these channels press MENU and choose List and Labels Removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming So you may want to do it later Go to page 29 for details on editing your Channel list Note If you are using a satellite or cable set top box you do not need to complete Channel Search Connections and Setup 15 16 What lo Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An A next to the channel number denotes that you are watch
54. ss INPUT and use the up or down arrow until you see VID 1 CMPT or HDMI 1 displayed at the top left of the TV screen Press OK to confirm Note When you have connected all additional components to your TV go to page 15 for initial setup instructions Viewing a PC 1 Plug in the TV and the computer 2 Turn on the TV and the computer 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source Press the up or down arrow to select PC Press OK to confirm To go back to viewing TV channels use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view Note When you have connected all additional components to your TV go to page 15 for initial Setup Instructions Connections and Setup 13 Note Highlighted items stand out from other menu items on the list appear darker brighter or a different color 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 the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover e Insert 2 AAA batteries making sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the IV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button d on the side of the TV or the ONeOFF or TV button on the remote control Using the Remote Contr
55. 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 20 a a NN COAXIAL CABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA Connections and Setup Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect components such as DVD players and setup boxes to your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components Jacks
56. to exit the Parental Control Menu N 01 W N Blocking Canada V C hip 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 Press MENU on the remote control the Main Menu appears Select Parental Control Highlight and select V Chip Select Canada 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 GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu NOP WBN Reset Downloadable Data Select this option and press OK to reset downloadable rating data if present 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 Ratings Then press the OK button or the right a
57. ture 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 top left of the screen Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which fills your screen but it sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen lt depends on how the station or component connected to your TV is formatting the video If there are bars on the screen press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars Some bars can t be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster Examples of the different formats for SD Video appear below Normal Cinerama Zoom 24 Using TV Features 4 Using the 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 Sound Setup 2 Use the up or down arrow to highlight an option and press OK or the right arrow to display it Lista Eabels Parental Control 3 Press the up and down arrow to move to a different option within the menu If necessary press Exit OK or right arrow to display the choices of the option yo
58. u Using the Menu Systemi ssi a ae a E aE 25 Pic ture M enU rica ipea aaa aa a i aai 25 Sound Me Uniendo aiaa aE aaa eaaa aa aa R a 26 SEP MENU mian a 27 List Labels MON ssiri EO aAa RAE 29 Parental Control Meliana 29 Chapter 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQS aiii 30 TFOUDIESNOOUNG coisir aa a a svasvucswes cov ssadeueudtucstencecasasees 31 V C mp Rating ExXdlanauonS sioiias aaarnas 34 USV ND Rong yS tE aa dado 34 Canadian ENgish V C ND Rating S VS nana aana 34 Canadian French V C mp Raung gt VStCIWs ei SS 35 Television Spec Me ATION aa 35 Limited Wamnanty rrii a 36 Care and C leanihg ci a a a a aa aaa aO Kaa Aaaa aaa 39 Table of Contens 5 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your 1V into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn 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 heat
59. u ve highlighted If available use the text at the bottom of each screen for help 4 To return to the previous menu press the GO BACK or left arrow Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear There are two ways to exit a menu e Press the CLEAR or Menu button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing e Press the GO BACK or left arrow repeatedly 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 VID 1 VID 2 CMPT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 and PC Press MENU on the remote Select Picture from the Main menu Press the OK button or right arrow to display options Picture Settings CN a Preset rightness Preset not available on PC Allows you to select one of the preset picture settings Vibrant pro B coto A i i i i oun arpness Sports Personal Natural or Cinematic Choose the setting that is best for your viewing Setup Tint List amp Labels Contrast environme nt i Parental Control Advanced Settings Brightness Use the left or right arrow to adjust the brightness of the picture 7 Color not available on PC Use the right or left arrow to adjust the richness of the color Sharpness not available on PC Use the right or left arrow to adjust the crispness of the
60. u you will be able to enter a new password sl ras List amp Labels Change Password Parental Control Exit V Chip Rating Screen The following graphic details where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the US V Chip To lock parental controls enter 4 digit using digit keys 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 TV Rating Lets you select a Sa from a list of age ae Ein Per ___ Content Themes based ratings you Sound po Pe Lists the content can block or view eons Pe themes you can block i View or view Exit Press OK to vieW block programs with this rating 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 y or locked Using TV Features 21 US V Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu If parental controls have previously been locked L TV Rating a Status D 5 you must enter your password Bete ee eae 2 Highlight and select V Chip dl e merits 3 Highlight and select US V Chip o 4 Highlight and select TV Rating _ 5 Press the up or down arrow to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you wish ii to bl
61. wer 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 33 34 V Chip Rating Explanations US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find 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 langu
62. y 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 27 for more instructions 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 e f you are tuned to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 INPUT and you re receiving an 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 lfyou 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 lfyou 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 th

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