Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L26HD31S RCA
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1 T able of contents contents connections 7 remote 22 features 30 menus 36 F AQs 40 warranty 46 user ’ s guide | RCA LCD FLA T P ANEL HDTV.
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur er’ s instructions. 3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat r egisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
4 T able of contents T able of Contents Important Information ................................................................................................................... i Important Safety Information ..........................................
5 T able of contents Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Contr ol Remote Control Buttons ......................................................................................................... 22 TV Functions ...............................................
6 T able of contents Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) ....................................................................................... 40 T roubleshooting .........................................................
7 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Replacing your remote 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 .
8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Attaching Y our TV to the T able Stand Y our 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.
9 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Fixed T able Stand Assembly for Model L32HD31 Step 4 1. When the post support is in place, the support threads ar e visible through the small hole in the back of the TV . 2. Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the M8 screw into this hole and tightening with a screwdriver .
10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Swivel T able Stand Assembly for Models L32HD36 and L40HD36 Step 1 There ar e two options for the stand assembly: Option 1: Y our TV has been packed upside down in the carton (see Figure 1) so you can attach the TV stand assembly before r emoving the TV from the box.
11 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Step 3 1. On the hinge cover , locate the triple-pronged tab. 2. Place the hinge cover over the hinge, aligning the triple pronged tab with the slot on the back (narr owest) part of the stand. 3. Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base.
12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Mounting Y our TV to the W all T o mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount. Model L26HD31/L26HD31S Purchase a VESA 100 x 100, M4 scr ew Model L32HD31/L.
13 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Choose Y our Connections There ar e 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.
14 Don’t forget: If necessary , connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 12 for instructions. Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) T o connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player , follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1.
15 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 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.
16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting a PC Component T o 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.
17 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV . Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely .
18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV’ s features to work pr operly . The first time you tur n on your TV , the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requir es you to select your preferr ed language for the menu system.
19 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 What T o Expect W atching TV Analog Channels An “A” at the bottom of the screen denotes that you ar e watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Y our TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMA T buttons to view the differ ent formats available.
20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There ar e several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal fr om your antenna, cable, or cable box.
21 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Buttons and Other Jacks on Y our TV/DVD Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV . VIDEO INPUT 2 Receives video from another component such as a camcor der , video game console, VCR, or DVD player .
22 Remote control part number RC2254701/01 This is a multi-component remote contr ol 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.
23 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 ON•OFF WheninTVMode,pressingtheON•OFFbuttonturnstheTVonoroff.Ifinanother programmedmode(SA T/AUXorDVD),pressingtheON•OFFbuttonturnsthecomponentonoroff.
24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During pr ogramming, the CANCEL button illuminates when buttons are pr essed and turns off when buttons are r eleased.
25 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 Using Automatic Code Search 1. T ur n on the component you want to contr ol. 2.Onyourremotecontr ol,simultaneouslypressandholdtheON•OFFandMUTEbuttons(appr oximately 3 seconds) until the CANCEL button illuminates.
26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Code list Audio Codes Accuphase ............................................ 032 Accurus ................................................. 033 ADC ...................................................... 074 Adcom .
27 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 Radio Shack ................................... 086 091 RCA .......................... 044 076 078 080 083 Realistic ................................................. 046 Recoton ..................................
28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control DVD/VCR Combo Codes Where the code is listed as [### ###] the first is forthe DVD and the second is for the VCR. Otherwisejust the one code operates both the DVD and theVCR. Remember to add the code for the databasedevice type 0 for DVD, 4 for VCR, [0### 4###].
29 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 HARWOOD ........................................... 046 Headquater ........................................... 020 Hewlett Packard .................................... 038 Hi-Q ....................................
30 Note : This feature only works with other RCA components. Chapter 3 Using TV Features 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There ar e several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the r emote control. This display is called the Channel Banner .
31 Note: Parental control settings are not available for HDMI1, HDMI2, CMPT , or PC INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected component’ s parental controls.
32 Chapter 3 Using TV Features Lock/Unlock Parental Contr ols •WhentheParentalContr olMenuisaccessedfromtheMainMenuandthepar entalcontrolsar e permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: “Parental Controls are UNLOCKED.
33 Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. Y ou must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. Using TV Features Chapter 3 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content.
34 Note: These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them. Chapter 3 Using TV Features Blocking Canada V -Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian pr ograms, 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.
35 Using TV Features Chapter 3 Change Password T o change your password, follow these steps: 1. Press MENU on the remote contr ol (Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control . 3. Select Change Password ;presstheOKbuttontodisplaythePasswordResettingmenu.
36 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu 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 Contr ol Menu is discussed in Chapter 3. T o access the menu system, follow these steps: 1.
37 Note: Video noise reduction is available for CMPT inputs only if the signal is 480i. Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 Screen Format – Change the scr een format, choosing from Normal, Center , Zoom and Stretch . For more information about scr een formats, go to page 35.
38 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu Channel Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your pr eferences. Pr ess MENU on the remotecontr ol;thenselect Channel from the Main Menu. Channel List – The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list.
39 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.
40 Chapter 5 Other Information 5 Other Information Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) What’ s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view fr ee local digital channels. Y ou may need to purchase an antenna.
41 Other Information Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corr ected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
42 Chapter 5 Other Information The screen is blank. •Checkyourconnections.Ifyouusedyellow ,red,andwhitecablestoconnect,makesurethey’r e 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 .
43 Other Information Chapter 5 Y ou are having pr oblems with the HDMI Connection. •MakesuretheHDMIorDVIcomponentisturnedonandthecablesarermlyconnected.Ifpr oblems still occur , tur n of f your component and reconnect it.
44 Chapter 5 Other Information V -Chip Rating Explanations US V -Chip Rating System TV -MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or mor e of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
45 Other Information Chapter 5 C8+ (Children 8 and older) Pr ogramming generally considered acceptable for childr en 8 years and over to watch on their own.
46 Chapter 5 Other Information TTE T echnology , Inc. (“TTE”) Limited W arranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW , THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BE.
47 Other Information Chapter 5 What your warranty does not cover: •Customerinstruction.(Y ourOwner’ sManualdescribeshowtoinstall,adjust,andoperateyourunit.Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer .
48 Chapter 5 Other Information TTE T echnology Canada Ltd. (“TTE”) Limited W arranty EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW , THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EX.
49 Other Information Chapter 5 Y our warranty does not cover damages which are caused by: • Fire,accident,lightening,oodand/orotheractsofGod; • Faultyinstallati.
50 Chapter 5 Other Information Car e and Cleaning Caution: T urn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-fr ee cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
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