Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a fi rm, fl at, surface. Don't place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating.
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.
V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block ... 17 Additional Features ... 17 MultiTask Audio ... 17 Calendar ... 17 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ... 18 Controls ... 18 Picture Menu ... 19 PC Picture Menu ... 20 Sound Menu ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ... 24 Care and Cleaning ... 25 Mounting Your TV to the Wall ... 26 V-Chip Rating Explanations ... 27 US V-Chip Rating System ... 27 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ... 27 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ...
Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack. Use Indirect Light Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. Connection Illustrations The devices used in the connection illustrations are for representation only. The input jacks and the output jacks on the back of your devices (VCR, DVD player, etc.,) might look different than those illustrated.
Your LCD TV is a high-defi nition monitor, which means it is capable of receiving high defi nition TV programs. You’ll need a separate HDTV receiver or tuner to connect to your TV using one of the inputs that supports a high-resolution signal. Go to page 7 for an example.
Blue and Red Connect three video grade cables to the Component (CMPT) Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr outputs on the DVD player. 3. Connect your audio cables.
The device in this connection is connected to the Input 3 jacks. To view this device: 1. Plug in the TV (see page 8 for details) and the device, if they aren’t already plugged in. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
The device in this connection is connected to the DVI jacks. To view this device: 1. Plug in the TV (see page 8 for details) and the device, if they aren’t already plugged in. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
Turn on the TV The fi rst time you turn on your TV you need to turn on the main power to the TV by pressing the Power button on the TV’s front panel. Then press the ON/OFF button on the TV or ON•OFF button on the remote to power on the TV.
Completing the On Screen Setup There are several options you might need to set up in order for your TV to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV, the SETUP screen appears with Language highlighted. Follow the instructions below to complete the setup for your TV.
(luminance) part of the picture. If a device you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD player) has an S-VIDEO and a VIDEO jack, connect the DVD player to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for better picture quality.
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If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the buttons located underneath the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. ON/OFF Turns on or off the TV after you’ve turned on the main power by pressing the Power button.
PRESETS Toggles through the brightness settings of the picture: Personal, Soft, Natural, and Bright. SLEEP Sets the TV to turn off. Each time you press SLEEP the clock adds 5 minutes (up to 120 minutes). To cancel, press CLEAR. SOUND Toggles through the sound modes: Concert, Stereo, Cinema, News, Surround, and Personal.
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated, and programs that are considered unrated. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block follow.
▼ ▲ NAVIGATE VIEW/BLOCK OK The US Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Ratings screen. MAIN MENU Rating Field Lets you select the age-based rating you want to block or view.
View... ▼ ▲ NAVIGATE Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features Blocking Specifi c Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is Content represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
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.
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.
▼ ▲ NAVIGATE ADJUST MAIN MENU Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Menu System Numeric Entries Numeric entry fi elds are used to enter numbers and passwords. Use _ _ _ the number buttons on the remote to enter the information.
External if you have an external device connected to the AUDIO L/R OUT jacks and want to use those speakers for sound. Hd. Ph. (Headphone) Volume Increases or decreases the volume coming from the TV’s speakers to the Headphone jack.
Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture. Time Menu Sleep Timer A one-time event that is used to set the TV to turn off at a specifi c time. Time Lets you set the time. If it is 8:25, for example, you must fi rst press the number 0 on the remote, then number 8, then 2 and then 5.
MENU Auto Search Allows the TV to search for channels the signal is receiving and stores them in the TV’s channel list. Go to page 9 for more information. List & Labels Allows you to enter channels you want to delete or add to your channel list.
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. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted. CC Mode Choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANT jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure no menus are displayed on-screen. Simultaneously press and hold VOL - on the TV’s front panel and the OK button on the remote for approximately 10 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access the Parental Controls menu.
L32W11. To attach the plate: 1. If your TV is attached to the base, you need to remove it fi rst in order to attach the plate. A. Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft, yet strong enough to hold the TV.
(D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). TV-G (General Audience) Most parents would fi nd this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Other Information C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
How you get service: • Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-951-9582.
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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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· 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.