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OWNER’S MANUAL 26/32” TFT LCD DIGITAL TV WITH DVD PLAYER L26HD35D L32HD35D If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. When shipped from the factory, the Signal Type option is set to the “Cable” (Cable Television) mode.
Disposal should be in compliance with local, state or federal laws. 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.
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15) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. 16) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23) When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections.
The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunshine. When placing on a shelf leave 10 cm (4 inches) free space around the entire unit. Notes when mounting the LCD TV/DVD on a wall If the unit is to be mounted on the wall, contact the retailer where you purchased the LCD TV/DVD for advice, and have the equipment professionally installed.
Features LCD color TV With DVD/CD player Unique space saving design combines a 26/32” LCD color TV and a DVD/CD player. A DVD disc has much more capacity, but is the same size as an audio CD disc. The Picture/Audio quality of a DVD exceeds other software.
Before using your unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...5 IMPORTANT NOTICE ...5 Features ...6 Contents ...7 Disc...8 Location of controls ...9 Remote control ...11 Power source ...12 Antenna connections ...13 Cable TV connections ...14 TV operation Starting setup ...15 Setting the on-screen language ...15 Memorizing channels ...15 TV operation ...17...
Disc Playable discs Disc type and logo mark DVD Video CD-DA The following discs are also available. • DVD-R/RW discs of DVD video format. • CD-R/RW discs of MP3/WMA/JPEG. Region Number Region number (Regional restriction code) is built-in to the unit and DVD video discs. Region number “1”...
Front Left side DISC slot To display the menu screen. Press MENU button to display the menu screen. CHANNEL / buttons, VOLUME +/– buttons and INPUT/ENTER button can be used to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations. 52K0101A_eng.indd 9 52K0101A_eng.indd 9 Location of controls...
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Location of controls Rear side AC INPUT jack HDMI 1/DVI IN jack HDMI 2 IN jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack (for COMPONENT IN and LINE 2 VIDEO IN) 52K0101A_eng.indd 10 52K0101A_eng.indd 10 PC MONITOR IN jack VAR (VARIABLE) AUDIO OUT jack COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack RF (ANT) IN jack COMPONENT IN jacks...
ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote from a local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the correct programming code. 52K0101A_eng.indd 11 52K0101A_eng.indd 11 Remote control POWER Power On/Off DISPLAY/– Call TV information Call DVD information Input “–” for digital channels TV/DVD Switch between TV/AV and DVD (EJECT)
Remote control Inserting Batteries Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Operation • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. • Operate the remote control within a 30° angle on either side of the remote sensor, up to a distance of approximately 15 feet.
If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a Cable TV service, see page 14 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Antenna Jack 300-75 ohm...
Cable TV connections This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” where the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company.
Starting setup The Starting Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the TV, and assists you to select the menu language, specify the Air/Cable setting, and program your channels automatically. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made! To turn on the TV, press POWER (POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green.
CABLE CHART The chart below is typical of many cable system channel allocations. NOTE: • It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected. Automatic search Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear.
TV operation To turn on the TV, press POWER. (POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green. It may take approx. 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen.) Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or – . The volume level will be indicated on the screen by blue bars.
MUTE Press MUTE to switch off the sound. The TV’s sound will be silenced and “Mute” will appear on the screen. The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or the VOL + or –. SLEEP To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time, press SLEEP on the remote control.
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To register a password Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Lock”, then press ▶ or ENTER. Select and enter your password (4 digits) using Number buttons (0-9), then press ENTER. Lock * * * _ New Password...
To download the additional V-Chip rating system (when available) Press SETUP/TV MENU while on a digital channel. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Lock”, then press ▶ or ENTER. Use Number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press ENTER. The Lock menu will appear. Press ▲...
This is normal with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow time for editing. • When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may be seen but may interfere with Closed Captions.
Brightness:25 After adjusting, press ENTER to return to the Picture Setting menu. Then continue to adjust the other items. ◀ Brightness decrease brightness Contrast decrease contrast Sharpness makes picture softer Color be pale color Tint be reddish color be greenish After your desired setting, press EXIT/CANCEL to return to the normal screen.
Cinema Wide3 (for letter box programs with subtitles) To fill the width of the screen, it is extended horizontally. However; it is only slightly extended at the top and the bottom. The top and bottom edges of the picture may be hidden. A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A B C D E F G - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Full (for 16:9 source programs)
Sound control adjustment Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Audio” , then press ▶ or ENTER. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the item you want to adjust.
Selecting the HDMI audio input source When you use PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack with HDMI or DVI device, you must select HDMI audio input source from “HDMI” or “DVI”. Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲...
Resetting your settings The Reset function returns your settings to the factory settings. Press SETUP/TV MENU in the TV mode. The TV menu screen will appear. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Setup” , then press ▶ or ENTER. Press ▲ or ▼ to select “Reset”. Setup Closed Caption >>...
On the screen, “ ” changes to “Reading” and then playback will commence. • A menu screen may appear on the TV screen, if the disc has a menu feature. In this case, press ▲, ▼, ◀, ▶ or ENTER to operate a menu feature.
• Music recorded by “Joliet Recording Specification” can be played back. • The music files recorded by “Hierarchical File System” (HFS) cannot be played. • The unit can play back baseline and progressive JPEG files. Limitations on display • The maximum number for display is 15 characters. Long file names will be condensed.
Select Files The file type to make it display in the file browser can be chosen. Press ◀/▶ to select “Select Files” at right column in the file browser. • Press ENTER, then press ▲/▼ to select file type from the list (Music or Picture). Press ENTER to add/remove check mark.
Repeat playback (CD) In the file browser, press ▲/▼/◀/▶ to select “Repeat”. Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Track” or “All”. Folder-1 Select Files Folder-2 Repeat :Track MP3-1 Mode :Off MP3-2 MP3-3 WMA-1 JPEG Preview WMA-2 WMA-3 Press PLAY. The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current track.
A-B Repeat Playback: A-B repeat playback allows you to repeat material between two selected points. Press REPEAT A-B during playback. The start point is selected. Press REPEAT A-B again. The end point is selected. Playback starts at the point that you selected. Playback stops at the end point, returns to Point A automatically, then starts again.
Subtitles Turning the subtitles on and off When playing back a disc recorded with subtitles, you can turn the subtitles on or off. Press SUBTITLE during playback until “Off” appears. Changing the subtitle language You can select the language when playing back a disc recorded with multilingual subtitles.
English, Francais, Espanol : The selected language will be heard or seen. Other: Other language can be selected (see the “Language code list” on page 36). Original (Audio): The unit will select the first priority language of each disc. Off (Subtitle): Subtitles do not appear.
Auto: Select this position normally. The DVD player automatically detects source content, film or video, of playback source. Film: Suitable for playback of film content pictures. Video: Suitable for playback of video content pictures. Press SETUP/TV MENU to remove the menu screen.
Parental Password • Level Off : The parental control setting does not function. • Level 8 : Virtually all DVD software can be played back. • Level 1 : DVD software for adults cannot be played back. • Select from level 1 to level 8. The limitation will be more severe as the level number decreases.
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 32). Language Name Code Language Name Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian 1835 German...
The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to this unit is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. To connect the LCD TV/DVD to a VCR Rear of the unit To LINE 2 VIDEO/AUDIO IN...
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Connections to other equipment To connect a HDMI or a DVI device to the unit The HDMI 1 input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable, it transfers only video signal. Separate analog audio cords required.
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Connections to other equipment To connect an audio system This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers, and adjust the audio level using the TV’s remote control. To control the audio, turn on the TV and the stereo amplifier, and turn off the TV’s built-in speakers (see “Turning off the built-in speakers”...
Reception disturbances Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/ UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV/DVD. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POWER • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. TV/DVD does not operate.
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Problems and troubleshooting SYMPTOMS • No disc is inserted. Playback doesn’t start. • The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc. • The unit cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. No picture. • TV/DVD selector is not set correctly. • Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly. No sound.
86-94 (86)-(94) 95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-135 (100)-(135) 01 (4A) C-Input:0.3 V (p-p), 75 ohms (RCA) 1 V p-p/75 ohms (RCA) –8 dBm/50K ohms (Y) 1 V (p-p), 75 ohms (PB)/(PR) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 ohms HDMI compliant (type A connector) HDCP compliant...
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• What we will do: • 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”...
• 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”...