RCA L46FHD35 User Manual
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- Page 1 LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L42FHD37/L46FHD37/L46FHD35/ L42FHD38/L46FHD38/L52FHD38/L40FHD380 contents connections remote features menus FAQs warranty...
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Page 2: Important Information
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. - Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... i Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... 6 Instructions at the Beginning of the User's Guide ... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 6 Use Indirect Light ... - Page 5 How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ... 24 Modes of Operation ... 24 Manual Reset of the Remote Control ... 25 Remote Code List ... 26 Chapter 3 I Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner ... 30 Autotuning ...
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •... -
Page 7: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand
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, and instead, Parts List for models L42FHD37/L46FHD37/L46FHD35/L42FHD38/L46FHD38/L40FHD380 1 Table Stand Base 4 Size M5 Screws... - Page 8 Step 2 1. Take the stand base and the hinge. 2. Position the hinge by aligning the slot on the hinge and the notch on the stand base. 3. Attach the hinge to the stand base with four M5 screws, from the bottom, with a philips head #2 screwdriver.
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Page 9: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall
Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Model L42FHD37/L40FHD380/L42FHD38 Model L46FHD37/L46FHD35/L46FHD38/ L52FHD38 The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 600x400 means the mounting measurements are 600mm horizontally and 400mm vertically. -
Page 10: Get The Picture
Get the Picture The first 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 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT. Getting Channels What You Need Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable... -
Page 11: Choose Your Connections
12-13 instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using pages 13-14 your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/ customersupport. pages 14-15 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 If you... -
Page 12: Composite Video Connection
Connecting a Device with Composite Video (Good) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player. Using the example of a DVD player: 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2. -
Page 13: Hdmi/Dvi Connection
Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODED- GREEN, BLUE AND RED Connecting a Device with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connec- tion that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. -
Page 14: Pc Connection
HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVI jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 10 for instructions. Connecting a PC Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor. -
Page 15: Viewing The Picture From The Connected Device
PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go page 14 for specific instructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1. Plug in the TV (see page 16 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged in. 2. -
Page 16: Plug In The Tv
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote •... -
Page 17: Complete The Initial Setup
Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system.If English is your preferred language, press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode. -
Page 18: What To Expect
What To Expect Watching 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, or your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available. -
Page 19: 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. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) such as a VCR or DVD player. -
Page 20: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv
Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV 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 device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VID2 appears at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 21: Chapter 2 I Using The Remote Control
2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers, time settings, and options with letters, using these buttons. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or just let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the right arrow button to enter the sub-channel and press OK. -
Page 22: Using The Input Button
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote-controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate some RCA devices. Notes: •... -
Page 23: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button will light up when buttons are pressed and turn off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success and short blink to indicate fail. -
Page 24: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your devices. Note: The remote control may not be To operate the device: compatible with all 1. -
Page 25: Manual Reset Of The Remote Control
Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to default. Note: The reset can also be done by replacing the batteries, but replacing the batteries does not always cause a reset, so you can perform a manual reset if the remote doesn’t reset after battery replacement. -
Page 26: Remote Code List
Polaroid ...436 Polk Audio ...026 073 328 Proscan ...083 Pyle ...169 Radio Shack ...133 434 RCA ...007 022 074 079 080 083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 RCA & Dimensia ...437 Realistic ...125 Regent ...138 Rio ...116 Rotel ...334... -
Page 27: Using The Remote Control
Proceed ...045 Proscan ...041 125 184 Provision ...093 Pye ...356 Qwestar ...026 239 260 RCA ...000 008 027 041 043 046 125 130 179 184 191 197 228 288 338 389 401 411 422 447 regent ...034 Rio ...066 Rotel ...044 Rowa ...028... -
Page 28: Vcr Codes
[407 089] [407 105] [371 061] Philips ...[156 009] [391 075] Polaroid ...[390 074] [423 112] Presidian ...[391 075] RCA ...[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] Samsung ...[368 005] [384 070] [396 078] [405 087] [412 098] [415 087] Sanyo ...[424 113] Sony ...[360 048] [361 049] [362 050]... - Page 29 Radio Shack/Realistic ...015 020 021 022 025 026 028 Radix ...022 035 Randex ...022 035 RCA ...003 012 017 021 025 030 042 073 083 097 110 Realistic ...010 015 020 021 022 023 025 026 028 035 125 Ricavision ...038 Ricoh ...034...
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Page 30: Chapter 3 I Using The Tv's Features
TV. When you set up Autotuning in the menu other RCA devices. system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR. To set up the Autotuning feature: 1. -
Page 31: Parental Controls And V-Chip
5. Press the left/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 a device connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel/input when you’re using this device. -
Page 32: Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Lock Parental Controls • When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls Parental Control Go Back are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: Lock Parental Control - - - - Select Channel 51 MTV “Parental controls are UNLOCKED. -
Page 33: Us V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
5. Use the MENU button repeatedly to get back to the Parental Control menu. 6. Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect, you must enter the correct password twice. To view age-based ratings after you've locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock. -
Page 34: Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings
Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by English Ratings Go Back ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated pro- View View grams as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: View View View... -
Page 35: Additional Features
Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique “Fetch” remote control finder function on the HDTV. Pressing the MENU and VOLUME UP button on the side panel of the TV set at the same time will cause the remote control to bark from its current location. -
Page 36: Chapter 4 I Using The Tv's Menu
4 Using the TV’s Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you Main Menu get the most from your TV. The Parental Control menu is discussed in Chapter 3. To access the Go Back Sound menu system:... - Page 37 Sound Type). The available sound modes are: Does not give any special sound processing. SRS WOW Gives a surround effect with more bass. (available for models L42FHD37, L46FHD37, and L46FHD35) SRS TurSurround XT (available for models L42FHD38, L46FHD38, L52FHD38, and L40FHD380) Dynamic Bass Improves bass output.
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Page 38: Picture Menu
Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections. All picture options can be applied to each input - VID1, VID2, CMP1 or CMP2, HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3, and PC. - Page 39 In Channel List (only available for TV channels) If you've entered a channel you want to add to the channel list, highlight In Channel List and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box. If you've entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list, press the right arrow button to uncheck the box.
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Page 40: Parental Control Menu
Note: 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. Preferences Preferences Channel Number Display Turn this feature on if you want the channel number always visible. Go Back Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus: English, Espanol or Francais. -
Page 41: Usb Menu
USB Menu The USB feature allows to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JEPG) Select USB in the Main Menu, then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on your USB device connected to your TV, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the picture (the picture is displayed on the right). -
Page 42: Chapter 5 I Other Information
5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 10 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
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 44 Buttons don’t work • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. •...
- Page 45 Then plug in the TV, turn on the TV, and see if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please click on the Customer Support Menu at 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.
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Page 46: V-Chip Rating Explanations
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 more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). -
Page 47: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed specifi- cally for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. -
Page 48: Limited Warranty
• 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”... - Page 49 Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit 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.
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Page 50: Limited Warranty
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”... -
Page 51: Care And Cleaning
What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer); • Transportation cost to and from the Service Centre (Unless you have made other arrangements with your dealer at the time of purchase whereby he undertakes this responsibility);... - Page 52 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 2009 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA Part No.: 72-TV5221-E001D symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is...