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RCA 40LA45RQ User Manual

RCA 40LA45RQ User Manual

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40LA45RQ
Part No.: RN0340E0100

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  • Page 1 Model Number. 40LA45RQ Part No.: RN0340E0100...

  • Page 2: Caution And Warning

    Caution and Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an symbol, within an equilateral triangle equilateral triangle is intended to...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, do not use near a laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions 23. WARNING: To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 24. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the grounding of center pin of plug must be maintained. 25.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Caution and Warning ............................ FCC Notice ..............................Safety Precautions ............................ ii, iii Preparation for Your New TV ....................................................Check Accessories ......................... Complete Customer Registration ............................Setup TV Table Stand ............................. Select TV Location ............................Connection and Using TV Stand Installation ............................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents OSD Menu Operations ....................................................Adjust the OSD Screen ..............................Picture Menu ..............................Sound Menu ..............................Channel Menu ..............................Parental Menu ............................... Setup Menu ..............................Others Menu Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..................... Troubleshooting ............................V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................

  • Page 7: Preparation For Your New Tv

    CARD Complete Customer Registration Please fill the RCA registration Card and return it to the address printed on it. That is for your customer service. To achieve best customer warranty work, please read and fill it carefully. Setup TV Table Stand Please refer to TV Stand Installation guide in next page to carry out stand installing.

  • Page 8: Tv Stand Installation

    TV Stand Installation TV 40LA45RQ is packaged with the TV stand separated from the cabinet. To setup the TV table stand, please carry out the installation according to the instructions below. Step One Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion to prevent the LCD panel from being damaged.

  • Page 9: Tv Signal Connection

    TV Signal Connection The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. Your TV 40LA45RQ has a side panel, which allows you to receive analog and/or digital television channels via ANT/CABLE jack. Before connecting your TV, determine using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.

  • Page 10: Cable Connections

    Cable Connections Choose Your Connections TV 40LA45RQ supports various of connecting ways from other devices (such as DVD, VCR, Set-top box, ect.). Please follow the table sheet to choose the cables which adapt to your device. Jacks Cables Further Information...

  • Page 11: Back Panel Connections

    Back Panel Connections Connecting AV Composite device (Good Video Quality) To connect an composite AV device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: 1. Connect the Video In jack on the back of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (yellow). 2.

  • Page 12: Connecting Ypbpr Component Device (Better Video Quality)

    Back Panel Connections Connecting YPbPr Component device (Better Video Quality) To connect a component device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: 1. Connect the COMPONENT 1,2 Y/Pb/Pr jack on the back of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (green, blue and red).

  • Page 13: Connecting Hdmi Device (Best Video Quality)

    Back Panel Connections Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality) To connect an HDMI device, such as a DVD player, please Connect the HDMI1, 2, or 3 jack on the back of TV to the output jacks of device via HDMI cable. Note: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Computer

    2. Connect the PC INPUT Audio In jack on the back of TV to the audio output jack of computer with audio cable (3.5mm). Note: If you want to use your TV as a monitor, please notice that the maximum resolution for 40LA45RQ is 1920*1080.

  • Page 15: Tv Jacks Explanation

    TV Jacks Explanation COMPONENT 2 AUDIO OUTPUT Audio-In HEAD ANT/ SERVICE Video Digital PHONE AC-IN PC INPUT COMPONENT 1 AUDIO-IN CABLE Audio-out ANT/CABLE: Connect to receive the signal from your antenna or cable via coaxial cable. Head phone: Connect a 3.5mm headphone for personal audio. Digital Audio-out: Connect a coaxial cable for digital audio output.

  • Page 16: Side Keypad And Front Panel

    Side Keypad and Front Panel Side Keypad Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side keypad buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. INPUT: Displays the Source Select List. MENU ( ): Displays the TV Main Menu. CH+: Scans up through the channel list.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Instructions

    Remote Control Instructions Inserting Batteries in the Remote • Remove the cover of battery cabin on the back of the remote control by lifting the cover. • Insert two AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. •...

  • Page 18: Learning About Remote Control

    Learning about Remote Control Remote Control Buttons MUTE ( ): Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. CH LIST POWER ( ): Turns the TV on or off. CH.LIST: Displays the channel list. FAV.: Adds the current channel to your favorite list, or erases the current channel from your favorite list (if this channel is a favorite channel already).

  • Page 19: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup If it is the first time you turn on your TV, or you have done Clear Channel List option (see page 28), the initial setup menu appears automatically. Menu Language To choose your menu language, press the left/right arrow until the language you need appears. Available languages: English, French and Spanish.

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Turning On and Off Connect the AC cord to power the LCD TV. At this time the TV will enter standby mode and power indicator shows red. Use Power button ( ) on the side panel of TV or on the remote control to turn on the TV. After switching off the TV for 5 seconds, you can turn on TV again.

  • Page 21: Channel Bar

    Basic Operations Channel Bar Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the channel bar will appear on the right top of screen. It displays the current channel’s information. The following list describes the items on the channel bar. D50 - 1 KOCE-HD English Mono...

  • Page 22: Osd Menu Operations

    OSD Menu Operations Adjust the OSD Screen The OSD (On Screen Display) menu enables you to approach to the TV functions. To use OSD menu system, press MENU button on remote control, then use left/right arrow to highlight an option from PICTURE, SOUND, CHANNEL, PARENTAL, SETUP or OTHERS and press ENTER button.

  • Page 23: Screen Settings

    OSD Menu Operations Screen Settings Screen Size: Select a screen aspect ratio. SCREEN SETTINGS (Available ratio: Full, Normal, Waterglass and Cinema.) Screen Size Full Please choose the ratio that applies to your video signal format best. Auto Wide Auto Wide: Make the screen size compliant with signal format automatically.

  • Page 24: Sound Menu

    OSD Menu Operations Sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select SOUND from the Main Menu. Press ENTER button to proceed to SOUND menu. SOUND Use up/down to choose the function you need, press Sound Settings ENTER or right arrow to adjust or enter a sub-menu.

  • Page 25: Channel Menu

    OSD Menu Operations Equalizer Settings EQUALIZER SETTINGS The seven-band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the audio frequency Mode settings. You can select one of the equalizer presets (OFF, POP, ROCK, JAZZ) or create your own personal preset (USER). Press the left or right arrow to select the frequency (100Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz, 4KHz, 10KHz) you want to adjust.

  • Page 26: Parental Menu

    OSD Menu Operations Signal Type Select your TV signal type: Air or Cable. Auto Channel Search Execute an auto channel search (see page 18). Parental Menu The Setup Menu enables you to lock program with special content, panel key board and input source. Press MENU and choose PARENTAL from the Main menu.

  • Page 27: Movie Rating

    OSD Menu Operations Movie Rating MOVIE RATING Use arrow keys to select the rating level you want to block, press ENTER to lock/unlock the rating level. If you have blocked a lower level rating, the higher ratings will be PG-13 blocked too.
  • Page 28 OSD Menu Operations Canada V-Chip Press ENTER or right arrow to enter US V-Chip ratings menu, which contains two sub-menus: English Rating and French Rating. English Rating Press ENTER or right arrow to enter English rating menu. ENGLISH RATING Use arrow keys to select the rating level you want to block, press ENTER to lock/unlock the rating level.
  • Page 29 OSD Menu Operations Change Password Change the password of parental menu. Change Password Input the old password. Old PIN Input the new password. New PIN Input the new password again to confirm. Confirm :Return :Password MENU DIGITAL Front Panel Lock Select this option to block or unblock the TV’s side panel buttons so that they can’t be used.

  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    OSD Menu Operations Setup Menu The Setup Menu lets you config the TV with your preferences. Select SETUP from the Main Menu. Press ENTER button to proceed to SETUP menu. SETUP Use up/down to choose the function you need, press Closed Caption ENTER or right arrow to adjust or enter a sub-menu.

  • Page 31: Digital Cc Style

    OSD Menu Operations Digital CC Style DIGITAL CC STYLE Select the item you want to adjust in Digital CC Style menu CC Size Default with up/down arrows. CC Font Default CC Opacity Default Text Color Default CC Background Opacity Default CC Background Color Default CLOSE CAPTION...

  • Page 32: Others Menu

    OSD Menu Operations Others Menu The Others Menu lets you config the TV with your preferences in other features. Choose OTHERS from the Main Menu. Press ENTER button to proceed to SETUP menu. OTHERS Use up/down to choose the function you need, press Blue Back ENTER or right arrow to adjust or enter a sub-menu.

  • Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the most convenient way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an antenna to the TV Input jack to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 8 for more information about antenna setup). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Identifying Problems If there are any problems when using the product, please consult the list below. If the list does not solve the problem, call our Customer Service Center immediately. TV Problems The TV can’t be turned on. • Make sure the AC cord is plugged in. •...
  • Page 35 Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com or updated FAQs or contact...

  • Page 36: 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). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned): Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.

  • Page 37: Canadian French Rating System

    V-Chip Rating Explanations 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 conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.

  • Page 38: Wall Mounting Unit Specification

    Wall Mounting Unit Specification Model Unit Dimension (unit:mm) Screw 40LA45RQ VESA 400 x 200 M6 screws, length 14mm 400 mm 200 mm Note: A. The wall mount is not contained in the accessories sold with television. We only provide the installing specifications but not the wall mount itself.

  • Page 39: Product Specification

    Product Specification Model 40LA45RQ Diagonal Display Size 40 inches Television System American TV standard ATSC/NTSC system VHF: 2~13 UHF: 14~69 CATV: 1~135 Channel Coverage Digital Terrstrial Broadcast (8VSB): 2~69 Digital Cable (64/256QAM): 1~135 Power Supply AC 110 V, 60Hz RF input...
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