RCA L1510 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LCD Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Product Registration Please fi ll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ...i Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ...3 Protect Against Power Surges ...3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ...3 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ...3 Use Indirect Light ...3 Connection Illustrations ...3 Check Supplied Parts ...3 Explanation of Jacks ...4...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ...27 Care and Cleaning ...28 Limited Warranty ...29...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

    Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •...
  • Page 8: Explanation Of Jacks

    L2010. Bottom Panel 24V or 12V DC POWER IN (24V for model L23W10 and 12V for models L1510 and L2010) Connect the power adapter cord to this jack to give the TV power. PC IN Connect your computer to this jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable.
  • Page 9 S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. AUDIO IN 1 R and L for model L23W10 (AUDIO IN R and L for models L1510 and L2010) Use the AUDIO IN 1 right and left audio jacks when connecting to the VIDEO IN 1 jack.
  • Page 10: Connect Your Cable

    Connections & Setup Connect Your Cable Connect your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the bottom panel of the TV using a coaxial cable. COMPONENT IN 24V DC POWER IN PC IN AUDIO IN TV Bottom Panel Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve.
  • Page 11: How To Connect: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player

    Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view. 2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels. • View the VCR on the VID channel (for models L1510 and L2010) or VID1 channel (for model L23W10).
  • Page 12: How To Connect: Tv + Personal Computer

    TV. Connect the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC. Notes: The maximum panel resolution is 1024 x 768 for model L1510; 640 x 480 for model L2010; and 1280 x 720 for model L23W10. Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting.
  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Tv

    Setting Up Your TV There are several steps you need to follow before you can turn on the TV. Follow the instructions below to setup and turn on your TV. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
  • Page 14: Mounting The Tv To The Wall

    Connections & Setup Mounting the TV to the Wall Your LCD TV can be mounted to the wall using a compatible VESA standard wall mount, which can be purchased at most electronic stores. To mount the LCD TV you must fi rst remove the stand.
  • Page 15: Complete Channel Search

    CH.SETUP NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ SETUP MENU ON/OFF Auto Search Signal Type List Search CH.SETUP NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ SETUP MENU ON/OFF Auto Search Signal Type List Search Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Connections & Setup Choose the Signal Type In order for your TV to search for channels, you need to make sure MENU...
  • Page 16: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    Connections & Setup ON•OFF INPUT MUTE VOL+ GO BACK VOL- CLEAR MENU PRESETS INFO FORMAT SLEEP CALENDAR SOUND PC INPUT Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows Highlights different items in the TV menu and adjusts the menu controls.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Using The Tv's Features

    Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Sleep Timer: 20 minutes Volume Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature The autotuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR or DVD Player). When you set up autotuning in the menu system, you don’t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.
  • Page 18: Parental Controls

    Using the TV’s Features AUTOTUNING NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ PREF. MENU SELECT Set VCR Ch/Input Ch03... Set DVD Ch/Input CMPT... Set SAT/CAB Ch/Input VID1... Set AUX/HD Ch/Input VGA... PAR. CONTROL NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ SETUP MENU SELECT US TV Ratings US Movie Ratings CA Eng.
  • Page 19: Us V-Chip Rating System

    Using the TV’s Features US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience 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). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would fi...
  • Page 20: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System

    Using the TV’s Features C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve confl ict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
  • Page 21 The US Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Ratings screen. Rating Field Lets you select the age-based rating you want to block or view. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block.
  • Page 22: Blocking Specifi C Content Themes

    Using the TV’s Features US TV RATINGS NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ V/B OK P.C. MENU TV-MA View... TV-14 View... TV-PG View... TV-G View... TV-Y7 View... TV-Y View... Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Viewing Specifi c Content Themes 1.
  • Page 23: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

    Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1.
  • Page 24: Front Panel Block

    There are additional features available by using the remote control. Format Control Listed below are the different formats available for your model. These can be adjusted using the FORMAT button on your remote. 14:9 Zoom L1510 • L2010 • L23W10 •...
  • Page 25: Multitask Audio

    MultiTask Audio The MultiTask Audio feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected. Tune to the program on the TV you want to listen to. Switch to the PC input by pressing the PC INPUT button on the remote. Press the SOUND button to hear the program’s audio.
  • Page 26: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Menu System

    Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels This section explores the menus of your TV, beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Parental Control menu is discussed in the Features chapter.
  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    _ _ : _ _ _ _ am Time _ _ _ _ Sound Mode Stereo... PICTURE NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ ADJUST MAIN MENU Brightness Contrast Saturation Sharpness Tint Color Warmth Cool... PICTURE NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ MAIN MENU ADJUST Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Warmth Cool...
  • Page 28: Sound Menu

    fl icker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring. Auto Adjust (only available for component inputs) Adjusts the position of the picture automatically. Zoom Mode (only available for models L1510 and L2010) Adjusts the aspect ratio of the picture: 4:3 and Cinerama. PC Geometry Menu H.
  • Page 29: Preferences Menu

    OSD Position (only available for models L1510 and L23W10) Selects where you want the menu to appear on the TV. OSD Size (only available for models L1510 and L23W10) Selects what size you want the menu to appear: Small or Large.
  • Page 30 Using the TV’s Menu System CC Setting Choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. On Captioning information always appears, when available. Off No captioning information displayed. On When Mute Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MU TE button.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com.
  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    Other Information Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are fi rmly connected to the jacks. • Try using the picture settings to improve the picture. Go to page 23 for more instructions. Black box appears on the screen •...
  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at www.rca.com. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
  • Page 34: Other Information

    Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 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.
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  • Page 36 · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com 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.

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