Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product L32WD14 RCA
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r c a.com/television Find Inside: • Connections ........... page 6 • Remote ................... page 19 • Features ................. page 27 • Menus .................... page 36 • F AQs ....................... page 45 • T roubleshooting ..
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Important In for ma tion Important Information i Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water .
4 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ..................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5 Protect Devices from Overheating .
Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 Get the Pictur e The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANT/CABLE INPUT . See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Audio/Video page 8-9 page 10-11 HDMI™ OR Video1 Audio1 R and L HDMI/DVI HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or r egistered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Connections and Setup 8 Chapter 1 COMPONENT VIDEO YP b P r VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO L R AUDIO.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 • If you're done connecting devices to your TV , go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup. • T o continue connecting devices, go to the next page.
Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 OR Device with DVI L R Device with HDMI Audio Out DVI Out Pb Y Video Out Pr HDMI Out L R Audio Out.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11.
Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 USB Connection This is an example of a connection using the USB jack. Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a compatible mass storage device with USB, such as a digital camera, JumpDrive (FlashDrive), or mp3 player .
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. VGA AUDIO VGA VIDEO Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer . 1. If necessary , connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.
Connections and Setup 14 Chapter 1 INPUT SUB CH MENU CLEAR ZOOM- CH CTRL GUIDE MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF TV SA T•AUX DVD PIP PRESETS INFO ZOOM+ + Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV . Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV , the language screen appears. Channel setup Go back Signal type Cable... Auto Channel search .
Connections and Setup 16 Chapter 1 What T o Expect W atching TV • Remember: Look for an A at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays these channels in a 16/9 format.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 17 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV . There are several ways to connect devices. ANT/CABLE Input Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
Connections and Setup 18 Chapter 1 VIDEO OUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs from the Digital or Analog Input (excluding copy-protected programs and component video formats) while the TV is turned on. Y ou must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording.
Chapter 2 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers; time settings; and options with letters, such as the Message option, using these buttons.
Using the Remote Contr ol 20 Chapter 2 SA T•AUX Places the remote in SA T•AUX mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in SA T•AUX mode (see Modes of Operation on page 22 for more details).
Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 21 Programming the Remote There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other devices: Dir ect Entry, Manual Code Search, and Automatic Code Search. If you have recently purchased the device you want to control or if the device has many codes, you might want to try the manual code search fi rst.
Using the Remote Contr ol 22 Chapter 2 4. Press and release the ON•OFF button once. There is a delay of approximately 6 seconds before the remote starts the code search. The device buttons blinks each time the remote control sends a code to test with your device.
Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 23 Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the V olume Punchthrough feature, whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have to press the VOL +/- or MUTE buttons.
Using the Remote Contr ol 24 Chapter 2 PIONEER ........................... 678 701 702 719 750 837 876 PROTON ..................................................................... 666 QUASAR ............................................................
Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 25 HARMAN KARDON ...................................................427 HIT ACHI ............................................... 404 407 419 428 HITEKER ..............................................................
Using the Remote Contr ol 26 Chapter 2 SHARP ........................................................................ 604 SKY NETWORK ........................................... 614 615 646 SIERRA I II III .............................................
Chapter 3 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Featur es Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner .
Using the TV’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV .
Chapter 3 29 Using the TV’ s Features Parental control Go back Lock Par . Control - - - - Select channel 51 MTV Block channel Front panel block US V -Chip .
Using the TV’ s Features 30 Chapter 3 TV ratings Go back Status D L S V FV TV -MA V iew TV -14 View TV -PG V iew TV -G View TV -Y7 View TV -Y View The V -Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Chapter 3 31 Using the TV’ s Features E nglish ratings Go back Status 18+ Block 14+ Block PG Block G View C8+ V iew C View French ratings Go back Status 18 ans+ Block 16 ans+ Block 13 ans+ Block 8 ans+ View G View C View Blocking Specifi c Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content.
Using the TV’ s Features 32 Chapter 3 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level. T o access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears).
Chapter 3 33 Using the TV’ s Features Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs The Unrated/Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed.
Using the TV’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 4/3 (available for analog video; may be available for digital video) 16/9 zoom (available for analog video; may be available for digital video) 16/9 Cinerama PI.
Chapter 3 35 Using the TV’ s Features Using the PIP Feature While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. When watching a channel, follow these steps. 1. Press the PIP button on the remote control and the PIP window appears on the screen.
Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 36 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System 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 .
Chapter 4 37 Using the TV's Menu System Go back Sound preset Personal... Frequency range ... Equalizer T o view the frequency range of another Sound pr eset option, press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Fr equency range is highlighted.
Using the TV's Menu System 38 Chapter 4 Advanced settings Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information.
Chapter 4 39 Using the TV's Menu System Color W ar mth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Nor mal ; or Wa r m for a more red palette of picture colors.
Using the TV's Menu System 40 Chapter 4 PIP Menu The PIP menu lets you customize the PIP feature. T o access the PIP menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select PIP from the Main Menu. Go to page 34 for more information on using the PIP feature.
Chapter 4 41 Using the TV's Menu System Digital CC style Go back Digital CC size Standard... Digital CC font Ashley ... Digital CC opacity Solid... Digital CC color White... Digital CC Back. opacity Solid... Dig. CC Back. color Black... "Monotype" is a trademark of Monotype Imaging, Inc.
Using the TV's Menu System 42 Chapter 4 Digital CC back. opacity Lets you set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed-caption text: Solid , Transpar ent , Translucent , or Flashing .
Chapter 4 43 Using the TV's Menu System Go back Sleep timer 03:00 Zzz Auto T ime channel 12 PBS Time 08:25PM Wake up timer Daily... Wake up time 08:00AM Wake up channel 12 Turn of f timer Once... Turn of f time 10:00PM Time Time Menu Sleep timer Lets you set the TV to turn of f after a given amount of time.
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Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 5 45 Chapter 5: Other Information Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANT/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels.
46 Chapter 5 Other Information T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
Chapter 5 47 Other Information Buttons don’t work • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Fr ont Panel Block in the Par ental contr ol menu and press OK to uncheck the box.
48 Chapter 5 Other Information Problems with V -Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • Y ou must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Par ental contr ol , select Lock Par ental Contr ols .
Chapter 5 49 Other Information Mounting Y our TV to the W all Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of fi ve times the TV’s net weight without causing damage.
50 Chapter 5 Other Information V -Chip Rating Explanations US V -Chip Rating System TV -MA (Mature A udience Only) Specifi cally 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).
Chapter 5 51 Other Information C8+ (Children 8 and O lder) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own.
52 Chapter 5 Other Information Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor .
Chapter 5 53 Other Information How state law relates to warranty: • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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TTE T echnology , Inc. 101 West 103r d Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2006 TTE T echnology Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in China TOCOM 1668591B Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.
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