RCA L32HD36 User Manual
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Summary of Contents for RCA L32HD36
- Page 1 user’s guide LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV contents connections 6∂ remote features 34∏ menus FAQs warranty...
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Page 2: Important Information
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat, 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. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 6 Use Indirect Light ... 6 Check Supplied Parts ... 6 Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand ... 7 Mounting Your TV to the Wall ... 13 Get the Picture ... 14 Getting Channels ... - Page 5 How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ... 28 Modes of Operation ... 28 Manual Reset of the Remote Control ... Remote Code List ... 30 Chapter 3 I Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner ... 34 Autotuning ... 34 Parental Controls and V-Chip ... 35 How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ...
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. • If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down one 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. -
Page 7: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand
Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, and instead, follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 13. - Page 8 Step 3 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the stand into the stand connector support, and aligning the three screw holes, from the bottom, tightening three M4 st-screws with a screwdriver. Fixed Table Stand Assembly for model L32HD31...
- Page 9 3. Attach the post support to the stand base with three M4 st-screws, from the top, with a screwdriver. Step 3 Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the post support into the cabinet and aligning the post support guide on the slot opening.
- Page 10 Step 4 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head #3 screwdriver. Swivel Table Stand Assembly for model L32HD36 and L40HD36 Parts List 1 Stand Table 1 Hinge for model L40HD36...
- Page 11 Step 1 1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table. 2. Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag. Step 2 1. Take the stand base and the hinge. 2. Position the hinge by aligning the slot on the hinge and the notch on the stand base.
- Page 12 3. Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base. Be sure all 3 tab fasteners snap firmly in place. (Note: for model L32HD36, only 2 tab fasteners ) Step 4 Remove the stand cap from the TV cabinet by pushing on the small tab and pulling out the cap.
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Page 13: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall
Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head #3 screwdriver. Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Model L26HD31/L26HD31S Model L32HD31/L32HD36 Model L40HD36 The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. -
Page 14: Get The Picture
Get the Picture The first 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. -
Page 15: Choose Your Connections
Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect devices such as DVD players and set-up boxes to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page to connect your TV. -
Page 16: Composite Video Connection
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component VIDEO cables. Connect three VIDEO cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player. -
Page 17: Hdmi/Dvi Connection
3. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect separate AUDIO cables to the DVI AUDIO right and left jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the device. -
Page 18: Pc Connection
3. Connect your AUDIO cable. Connect a 3.5mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the PC. - Page 19 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1. Plug in the TV (see page 20 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged in. 2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.
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Page 20: Plug In The Tv
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. -
Page 21: Complete The Initial Setup
Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system. -
Page 22: What To Expect
Remember: Look for an A at the top of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, or your TV can display these channels in a16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available. Go to page 39 for more explanation of screen formats. -
Page 23: Explanation Of Jacks (In Alphabetical Order)
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. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. -
Page 24: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv
S-VIDEO INPUT the side jacks at the you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV. To access a device connected to the same time. S-VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote repeatedly to select S-VIDEO displayed at the top of the screen. -
Page 25: Chapter 2 I Using The Remote Control
Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing. DVD Places the remote in DVD mode. If Autotuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the DVD Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in DVD mode (see Modes of Operation on page 28 for more details). -
Page 26: Using The Input Button
Using the remote control Press to display the Picture submenus. When in TV mode, turns the TV on or off. If in another mode (SAT/AUX or DVD) and Press to display the Time menu and set Sleep Timer. Places the remote in SAT/AUX mode. If Autotuning is enabled, turns on the TV and Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. -
Page 27: Programming The Remote
4. Enter a 4-digit code from the code list. The first digit indicates the database device type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, 4 for VCR, 5 for Audio, 6 for CD), the other 3 digits indicate the brand. -
Page 28: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode. For example, if you’re in TV mode and you press the VOL+ button, the TV button lights up. This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example). -
Page 29: Manual Reset Of The Remote Control
Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to default. Note: The reset can also be done by replacing the batteries, but replacing the batteries does not always cause a reset, so you can perform a manual reset if the remote doesn’t reset after battery replacement. -
Page 30: Remote Code List
Note: The codes are programmable to any of the device buttons (SAT /AUX or DVD) on the remote. The remote code is a 4-digit code. The first digit indicates the database device type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, 4 for VCR, 5 for Audio... -
Page 31: Using The Remote Control
Proceed ...045 Proscan ...041 125 184 Provision ...093 Pye ...356 Qwestar ...026 239 260 RCA ...000 008 027 041 043 046 125 130 179 184 191 197 228 288 338 389 401 411 422 447 regent ...034 Rio ...066 Rotel ...044 Rowa ...028... -
Page 32: Vcr Codes
[407 089] [407 105] [371 061] Philips ...[156 009] [391 075] Polaroid ...[390 074] [423 112] Presidian ...[391 075] RCA ...[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] Samsung ...[368 005] [384 070] [396 078] [405 087] [412 098] [415 087] Sanyo ...[424 113] Sony ...[360 048] [361 049] [362 050]... - Page 33 Radio Shack/Realistic ...015 020 021 022 025 026 028 Radix ...022 035 Randex ...022 035 RCA ...003 012 017 021 025 030 042 073 083 097 110 Realistic ...010 015 020 021 022 023 025 026 028 035 125 Ricavision ...038 Ricoh ...034...
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Page 34: Chapter 3 I Using The Tv's Features
TV. When you set up Autotuning in the menu Note: his feature system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input, for example, when only works with you want to watch a tape on the VCR. To set up the Autotuning feature: other RCA devices. -
Page 35: Parental Controls And V-Chip
VID1, VID2, or S-VIDEO (Video Input) Device is connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV or the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack (or S-VIDEO INPUT jack) on the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VIDEO INPUT channel when you press the corresponding device button. -
Page 36: Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
4116. If you want to change the password, go to page 39 for more information. V-Chip, Button The V-Chip Rating Screen Block or Block Channel will take The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Ratings option with the effect. US V-Chip menu. Rating Field Lets you select... -
Page 37: Us V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
To view content theme after you've locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock. Note: If you unlock the language corresponding with TV-14, the language for TV-MA doesn't unlock. You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately. -
Page 38: Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings
When you tune to that channel you'll need to enter a password to view the channel if parental control is locked. Button Block Select this option to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s side panel buttons so that they Parental Control Go Back can't be used by someone, like a young child. -
Page 39: Change Password
Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays in a 16/9 format. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which does fill your screen, but sometimes it is sent in 4/3 which does not fill your screen. -
Page 40: Chapter 4 I Using The Tv's Menu
This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you Main Menu Exit get the most from your TV. The Parental Control menu is discussed in Chapter 3. To access the Picture Sound... -
Page 41: Sound Menu
TV off. If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). -
Page 42: Channel Menu
Channel Menu The Channel Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences. Channel Press MENU on the remote, and then select Channel from the Main Menu. Go Back Channel List Channel List The Channel List menu allows you to view all the channels available in your... -
Page 43: Time Menu
Choose a station to have the TV set the time for you. Wait about one minute for the time to be set. Sleep Timer Use the left and right arrow keys to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time. Time Zone Select the current local time among Atlantic, Newfoundland, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Samoa, Hawaii and Eastern. -
Page 44: Chapter 5 I Other Information
4/3 which does not fill your screen. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video. If there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. Some bars can't be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE 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 make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). - Page 46 Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). •...
- Page 47 Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV, turn on the TV, and 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...
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Page 48: V-Chip Rating Explanations
(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 be- lieve and reality. -
Page 49: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed specifi- cally for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. -
Page 50: Limited Warranty
• 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. See “How to get service”... -
Page 51: Care And Cleaning
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit 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. - Page 52 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 @2008 TTE Technology Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA 72-RS86A1-E001A Part No.:...