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.
Interference ... 6 Use Indirect Light ... 6 Check Supplied Parts ... 6 Attaching Your TV’s Base ... 7 Mounting Your TV to the Wall ... 7 Get the Picture ... 8 Getting Channels ... 8 Choose Your Connection ... 9 Video (Basic) Connection ...
• Insert each cable fi rmly into the designated jack. • If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle. • If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Push down on the top of the TV until it clicks into the base. 3. For model L19WD20, attach the three screws to the bottom of the base as the picture to the left shows.
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 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. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
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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Connections and Setup Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
HDMI Out Audio Out Video Out Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device. plugged in. button to highlight HDMI from the input list. Press OK to tune to the input. To go back to viewing TV channels, press the WATCH TV button.
Connect a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to the VGA AUDIO INPUT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC.
Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the top panel of the TV or ON•OFF on the remote control. ON•OFF PRESETS...
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...
The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen. Depending on the type of signal you're viewing and your TV's model, a different format might not be available.
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.
POWER Turns the TV on and off. VOL < Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL > Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows Used to move and highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers. To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the SUB CH button to enter the sub-channel and press OK.
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings, N/A or N/R for Movies, or E (Exempt) for Canadian ratings. Go to page 23 for unrated explanation.
Chapter 2 Using the TV’s Features TV Ratings Reset TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA MENU To Exit OK To Select Content Themes Lists the content themes of TV programs you can block or view. See next page for explanation.
Parental Controls. Enter your password. 2. Highlight and select USA Parental Locks. 3. Press the left or right arrow button to highlight a TV Rating. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. In the example to the left, highlight TV-Y.
Programs that have no rating or have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings, N/A or N/R for Movies, or E (Exempt) for Canadian ratings can be blocked using the Unrated Programs option.
• Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear. Setup Menu Cable TV The Setup menu lets you confi gure the TV to fi t its surroundings and your preferences. To access the Setup menu (plug icon), press MENU Start on the remote (the Setup icon is highlighted).
Choose between Normal, Zoom, Stretch (only available for model L19WD20), and Center. Favorite Channel The channel you're tuned to is saved as a favorite channel when you turn the setting On. You can have up to 10 favorite channels.
The language you choose becomes your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off. If the language you choose here is not Reset being broadcast with a program, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.).
12 o'clock. Note: If your TV loses power, you need to reset the time. Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time. Choose between Off, 30 min, 60 min, or 90 min.
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.
Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format, but sometimes is sent in 4/3, which would affect model L19WD20. The station or device connected to your TV controls how the video is formatted. Press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen.
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • If using S-Video or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s L and R Audio Input jacks.
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.
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). TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.
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.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fi re or shock hazard or damage to the TV.
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