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- Page 1 Find Inside: • Connections page 6 • Remote page 19 • Features page 27 • Menus page 36 • FAQs page 45 • Troubleshooting page 46 1668591B.indb 1 1668591B.indb 1 LCD User’s Guide rca.com/television 6/5/06 3:27:28 PM 6/5/06 3:27:28 PM...
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Page 2: Important Information
Safety Instructions on the next page. Product Registration Please fi ll 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. -
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ... 5 Protect Devices from Overheating ... 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 5 Use Indirect Light ... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Connections And Setup
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices 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 6: Get The Picture
Connections and Setup ANT/CABLE INPUT Coaxial cable Outdoor or Indoor antenna 1668591B.indb 6 1668591B.indb 6 Get the Picture 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. -
Page 7: Choose Your Connection
Choose Your Connection For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. -
Page 8: Video (Basic) Connection
Connections and Setup Video (Basic) Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for specifi c instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. - Page 9 Connecting the Device with Video (Basic) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a Yellow DVD player. White Note: If the device you're connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables, we recommend you use the Component Video (Advanced) Connection instead.
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Page 10: Hdmi/Dvi Connection
Connections and Setup HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack. *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. Device with HDMI Video Out 1668591B.indb 10 1668591B.indb 10 DVI/ AUDIO... -
Page 11: Connecting Device
Connecting the Device High-Defi nition 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 is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack. -
Page 12: Usb Connection
Connections and Setup USB Connection This is an example of a connection using the USB jack. PLAY ON/OFF 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. •... -
Page 13: Vga Connection
VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer. 1. -
Page 14: Plug In The Tv
Connections and Setup 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. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. -
Page 15: Complete The Initial Setup
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. English Français Español Channel setup Go back Signal type Cable... Auto Channel search Channel setup Go back... -
Page 16: What To Expect
Connections and Setup Look for the A at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel. 10-1 CBS Look for the D at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching a digital channel. 1668591B.indb 16 1668591B.indb 16 What To Expect... -
Page 17: Explanation Of Jacks (In Alphabetical Order)
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) 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. -
Page 18: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv
Connections and Setup 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. You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording. L (AUDIO) Provides left audio connection. -
Page 19: Remote
Have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready. To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. -
Page 20: Using The Remote Control
In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate some RCA devices. Notes: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to control any device; it controls only this TV. -
Page 21: Programming The Remote
ON•OFF SAT•AUX DVD GO BACK MUTE INFO MENU CH CTRL ZOOM- ZOOM+ CLEAR GUIDE PRESETS SUB CH INPUT You’ll use these darkened buttons for Direct Entry. Using Manual Code Search Note: Before using manual code search, you must use Direct Entry fi rst. This lets the remote know which type of device to begin searching codes. -
Page 22: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Using the Remote Control 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. -
Page 23: Deleting All Volume Punchthrough Commands
Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume 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. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough. -
Page 24: Remote Code List
PIONEER ... 837 866 867 878 893 RADIO SHACK . 706 754 793 806 865 866 867 868 875 878 879 RCA ... 717 726 772 781 795 827 845 866 867 870 871 ... 872 875 878 879 449 895 REALISTIC ... 822 SABA ... - Page 25 PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX ... 576 612 639 PIONEER ... 604 PROSAT ... 563 PROSCAN ... 636 637 650 653 651 652 RCA ...[636] 649 [637] 622 658 653 650 651 652 098 REALISTIC ... 567 603 SAMSUNG ... 594 583 613 616 619 6/5/06 3:28:15 PM...
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Page 27: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Current time. Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA devices. The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV. When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input, for example, when... - Page 28 Using the TV’s Features Autotuning Go back Set VCR channel VID1... Set DVD channel CMP1... Set SAT•AUX HDMI1... 1668591B.indb 28 1668591B.indb 28 5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV. You can select from the following inputs or channels: N/A Choose this if you don’t have this particular device connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the...
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Page 29: Parental Controls And V-Chip
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 V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained on page 31. If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L). -
Page 30: Us V-Chip Tv Ratings
Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. TV ratings Go back Rating Field... -
Page 31: Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence TV ratings Go back Status TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View English ratings Go back Status Block Block Block View View View French ratings Go back Status... -
Page 32: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Using the TV’s Features Movie ratings Go back Status Block Block NC-17 Block View PG-13 View View View Parental control Go back Lock Par. Control - - - - Select channel 51 MTV Block channel Front panel block US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt View... -
Page 33: Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs
Parental control Go back Lock Par. Control - - - - Select channel 51 MTV Block channel Front panel block US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt View... Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn't there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs. -
Page 34: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
Using the TV’s Features (Screen Formats continued) 4/3 (available for analog video; may be available for digital video) 16/9 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture or display two pictures side by side, called POP. For more information on customizing the PIP feature, go to page 40. - Page 35 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. 2.
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Page 36: Menus
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Main Menu Exit Channel List Sound Picture Setup Parental control Time USB Device Sound Go back Equalizer Sound type Stereo... Sound mode Normal... Dynamic Bass Medium... Balance Auto Volume Level Internal speakers Headphone settings Advanced settings Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. - Page 37 Equalizer Go back Sound preset Personal... Frequency range Sound Go back Equalizer Sound type Stereo... Sound mode Normal... Dynamic Bass Medium Balance Auto Volume Level Internal speakers Headphone settings Advanced settings Chapter 4 1668591B.indb 37 1668591B.indb 37 Using the TV's Menu System To view the frequency range of another Sound preset option, press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted.
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Page 38: Picture Menu
Using the TV's Menu System Advanced settings Go back Audio output Fixed... Default Audio Language English... Current Audio Track English... Picture Go back Picture Preset Sports... Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Contrast Color Warmth Warm... Advanced Settings 1668591B.indb 38 1668591B.indb 38 Advanced settings Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. - Page 39 Picture Go back Picture Preset Sports... Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Contrast Color warmth Warm... Advanced Settings Advanced settings Go back Film mode Advanced... Noise Reduction Chapter 4 1668591B.indb 39 1668591B.indb 39 Using the TV's Menu System Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors;...
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Page 40: Pip Menu
Using the TV's Menu System Go back Dual Mode PIP... Channel 25 CBS... PIP Position Upper right... List and Labels Go back Channel number In channel list Channel label Favorite channel Setup Go back Channel setup List and Labels Autotuning Closed caption Preferences Message... - Page 41 Closed caption Go back CC setting On always... Analog CC type CC1... Digital CC type Service 1... Digital CC preset Default... Digital CC style Digital CC style Go back Digital CC size Standard... Digital CC font Ashley... Digital CC opacity Solid...
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Page 42: Parental Control Menu
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... Preferences Go back Ch. Number Display Language English... -
Page 43: Time Menu
Time Go back Sleep timer 03:00 Zzz Auto Time channel 12 PBS Time 08:25PM Wake up timer Daily... Wake up time 08:00AM Wake up channel Turn off timer Once... Turn off time 10:00PM Go back USB Device Playback Options Note: Folder names containing special characters might not be recognized by the television. - Page 44 1668591B.indb 44 1668591B.indb 44 This page left intentionally blank. 6/5/06 3:28:28 PM 6/5/06 3:28:28 PM...
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Page 45: Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 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. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 6 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting 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. •... -
Page 47: Problems With Hdmi Connection
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 Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. •... -
Page 48: Other Information
Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on the TV, and see if the problem is fi xed. If the problem remains, then please visit 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. -
Page 49: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall
TV’s net weight without causing damage. To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount. For model L26WD14, purchase a VESA MIS-F, 400, 200, 4 (400, 200 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically;... -
Page 50: V-Chip Rating Explanations
Other Information V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) 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) under 14. -
Page 51: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
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. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV 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. -
Page 53: Care And Cleaning
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. •... - Page 54 1668591B.indb 54 1668591B.indb 54 This page left intentionally blank. 6/5/06 3:28:32 PM 6/5/06 3:28:32 PM...
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