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.
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.
Important Safety Instructions ... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ... 6 Protect Devices from Overheating ... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 6 Use Indirect Light ... 6 Check Supplied Parts ...
Have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. L19WD20 base L15D20 base Power adapter (only available for model L15D20) 3 screws to attach base (only available for model L19WD20) Chapter 1...
1. Locate the base. For model L19WD20, also locate the three screws. 2. For model L15D20, pick up the TV and align it so that the lock tab on the base matches with the tab opening on the back of the TV.
Connections and Setup (DIGITAL AND ANALOG) Coaxial cable Outdoor or Indoor antenna 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 ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.
For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. 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.
Connections and Setup Video (Basic) Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 11 for specifi c instructions. Component Video (Advanced) Connection This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks. Go to the middle of page 11 for specifi...
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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.
Connections and Setup HDMI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI jack. Device with HDMI 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. Using the example of a set-top box: •...
VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer. 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 8. 2.
Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. For model L15W20, plug the power cord into the power adapter, then plug the power adapter into the TV. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet.
Complete the Initial Setup Customizing items in the Setup menu allows your TV to perform correctly. Make sure you've connected the TV to cable or an off-air signal before you continue. Setup Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language...
Connections and Setup What To Expect Watching TV • Your TV allows you to change the format of the picture you're viewing by pressing the FORMAT button on your remote or accessing the Screen Format option in the Setup menu. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen.
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. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT VIDEO HDMI HEADPHONE INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, or cable box.
Connections and Setup MENU ▲ ▲ Buttons On Your TV INPUT/OK If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the buttons on the top of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Displays the TV Main menu. If the main menu is displayed, exits the menu;...
ON•OFF PRESETS INPUT SUB CH SOUND WATCH TV FORMAT CH + MUTE VOL- VOL + CH - GO BACK MENU INFO CLEAR Remote control part number R130D1 Note: If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering.
Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls The default password for Parental Controls is "0000". You probably want to change the password to something less obvious, yet easy for you to remember. To change the password, access the Options menu (lock icon) and press the right arrow to enter the menu. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Set Password and press OK.
Using the TV’s Features Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children USA Parental Locks Movies (MPAA) TV Ratings Reset Reset TV-Y...
USA Parental Locks Movies (MPAA) TV Ratings Reset Reset TV-Y TV-Y7 PG-13 TV-G TV-PG NC-17 TV-14 TV-MA MENU To Exit To Move OK To Select Canada Parental Locks English Rating French Rating Reset Reset 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ MENU To Exit To Move...
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Setup Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel MENU To Exit To Move OK To Select Setup Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels...
Setup Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel MENU To Exit To Move OK To Select Picture Picture Preset Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Backlight Advanced Picture Menu VGA Settings To Move OK To Select...
Using the TV's Menu System VGA Settings Menu Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock Phase Auto Adjustment Reset All To Move OK To Select MENU To Exit Audio Bass Treble Balance Advanced Audio Menu Reset All To Move OK To Select MENU To Exit Advanced Audio Menu Audio Language...
Options Set Time Sleep Timer Set Password Parental Controls Analog Captions Digital Captions Text1 Digital Captions Setup To Move OK To Select MENU To Exit Digital Captions Setup Text Style Custom Text Size Normal Font Default Text Color White Text Opacity Solid Background Color Black...
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Using the TV's Menu System Digital Captions Setup Text Style Text Size Font Text Color Text Opacity Background Color Background Opacity Edge Effect Edge Color CLOSED CAPTION SAMPLE CLEAR To Move OK To Select Text Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed- caption text: Transparent, Translucent, Solid, or Flashing.
Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them? For model L15D20, digital video that is sent in 16/9 format can't properly fi t into your 4/3 screen. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format, but sometimes is sent in 4/3, which would affect model L19WD20.
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. No picture, no sound but TV is on •...
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.
Other Information V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifi cally 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).
Other Information 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.
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.
Other Information If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.