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. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
Table of Contents Chapter 3 I Using the TV menu Important Information ......2 Important Safety Instructions ....3 Using the menu system ......20 Picture Menu ...........20 Chapter 1 I Connection and Setup Sound Menu ..........21 Before Initial Setup .........5 Setup Menu ..........22 Protect Against Power Surges .....5 A.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components 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. •...
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Removing and Installing the stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below: Step 1 Step 2 Place the plastic bag off the TV and Remove the table stand from the TV place it on a table or other flat surface.
To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall screw Models L19HDF10 Purchase a VESA 100 x100, Size M4 The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example, 100x100 refers to fact that the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. CH+/- Press to select channels stored in the channel list and external input, or move up ( ) or / down ( ) through the menu items.
B. Rear Panel COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO DVI AUDIO INPUT (CMPT) INPUT (VID) INPUT HDMI/DVI INPUT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL) ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Remote Control Buttons 1. MEDIA (P29) Press to enter USB menu directly. MEDIA 2. Number Buttons (P18) Press to select channel. the dot “•” Press the dot “•” to shift the subchannel from the main channel. 3.
Antenna/Cable Connection The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.
A. HDMI Connection (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Example: Component with HDMI jack: 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack and to the HDMI output jack of the device. 2.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup C. Component Video Connnection (Better) Component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit.To connect a component that has Y Pb Pr jacks, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1.
Plugging In the AC Power Cord Make sure that the AC power cord must be plugged to an AC outlet after all the neccessary connections are completed. Putting Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Completing the Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV, the Initial Setup Wizard opens, which guides you through setting up basic settings including the language, TV loacation, Time zone, Tuner and channel scan. A.
E. Auto Channle Scan Initial Setup Tuner 1. The Tuner screen will be displayed; default choice is Please select your tuner mode: Antenna Antenna. If you are using Cable (No Box) Service, Cable press to highlight Cable. press OK or to go to the next screen.
Chapter 2 Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off 1. Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet. 2. Press to turn on your TV. 3. Press again to turn off your TV. When you turn off the TV, it goes into standby mode. Warning: When your TV is in standby mode, it is still receiving power.
Screen Formats Screen format refers to the way the picture is displayed on your TV. Press the FORMAT button on your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button, and the format type is displayed at the top left of the screen.
Chapter 3 Using the TV menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. To access the menu system, follow these steps : 1.
Advanced Picture Settings: Light Sensor - When activated, this feature monitors the ambient light conditions in the room and adjusts the TV’s backlight for optimum viewing. It also serves as an energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate (typically in darker room Advanced Settings conditions).
Chapter 3 Using the TV menu • Frequency Range - Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound Preset option. Choose a band and make adjustments. When you make adjustments, the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal. Press to select the frequency (100Hz, 300Hz, 1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz) you want to adjust.
B. Channel Scan Setup Signal Type Cable When you scan channels, your TV searches for channels Channel Scan with signals and store the channel information in the Channel Skip Picture Channel Edit channel list. When you press CH+ or CH-, your TV goes to Sound Input Skip Setup...
Chapter 3 Using the TV menu E. Input Skip You can hide video inputs in the channel list. When you press CH+ / CH-, or when you press INPUT, your TV will Input Skip skip the hidden inputs. No Label CMPT No Label To hide Inputs:...
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Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
Chapter 3 Using the TV menu Auto Synchronization - Press to choose On to acquire time automatically from digital channels. Date -use the number buttons to set the date. Time - If you want to set the time manually, use the Time number buttons to set the hours and minutes.
B. Channel Block Channel Block Analog Analog 1. Press to highlight Channle Lock in the Parental Analog menu. Picture Analog Sound Analog 2. Press to display channle list screen. Setup Analog 3. Press to select the channel you want to block. Parental Control Analog Language...
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Chapter 3 Using the TV menu US V-Chip U.S. V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings U. S. TV Ratings S V FV You can automatically block all program ratings above a TV-Y specified age-based rating level. TV-Y7 Picture 1. Press to select V-Chip in the Parental menu, then TV-G Sound...
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs The Unrated/Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.
Chapter 3 Using the TV menu USB Menu The USB feature allows to play audio files (format Picture supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: Sound JEPG). Setup 1. Select USB in the Main Menu, then press OK or Parental Control Language enter the USB screen.
USB Connection Connecting a device with USB or a USB flash drive. This connection allows you to insert a USB flash drive directly or connect to a compatible mass storage device with USB, such as a digital camera, multi-format card reader, or mp3 player. If you have a USB flash drive, plug in the drive directly.
Chapter 4 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 may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 11 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The 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 another device. •...
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Chapter 4 Other Information The buttons on the side panel don’t work. • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box.
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5 minutes. Then plug in the TV and turn it on. 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.
Chapter 4 Other Information 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).
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.
• One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. 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.
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit or register on-line at www.rca.com/tv. 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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• All RCA Scenium televisions: One year parts and labour. 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”.
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);...
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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. For assistance, visit the RCA website at www.rca.com/tv or call 1-877-794-7977. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.
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