RCA L42FHD37 User Manual

RCA L42FHD37 User Manual

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  • Page 1 I !() Ol _i, i!)I i 0!0 fiiili] I!1£ 8 s £...
  • Page 2 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................Protect Against Power Surges ...................... Instructions at the Beginning of the User's Guide ................Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio interference ..............Use Indirect Light .......................... Check Supplied Parts ........................Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand ....................
  • Page 5 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ............Modes of Operation ........................Manual Reset of the Remote Control ................... Remote Code List ......................... Chapter 3 I Using the TV_s Features Channel Banner ..........................Autotuning ........................Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..................
  • Page 6: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges o Connect all devices 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. o Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
  • Page 7: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand

    Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Nete: For model L52FHD38, the Table Stand is preassembled, please go to the next section. Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). you want to mount your TV to the wall, don't attach the table stand, and instead,...
  • Page 8 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. 3. Attach the hinge to the stand base with four M5 screws, from the bottom, with a philips head #2 screwdriver.
  • Page 9: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall

    Step 5 Attach the fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot opening. Hinge guide Slot opening Step 6 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head #3 screwdriver.
  • Page 10: 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. Getting Channels What You Need...
  • Page 11: Choose Your Connections

    1-888-206-3359. For addtional HDMITM HDMI 2JDVl --DV =NpUT assistance while using pages 13-14 i_Pu_ your RCA product, HDMI/DVl Audio R and L please visit HDMITM + HDMI/DVl Adapter +Audio www.rca.com/ customersupport. VIIDEO AUIDIO pages 14-15 ;PC iNPUT...
  • Page 12: Composite Video Connection

    Connecting a Device with Composite Video (Good) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player. Using the example of a DVD player; 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2.
  • Page 13: Component Video Connection

    Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 10 tot instrucdons. Connecting a Device with HDMI (Best) High-Definition...
  • Page 14: Hdmi/Dvi Connection

    HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVl jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 10 tot instructions. <--OR B Connecting a PC Device Note: The maximum...
  • Page 15: Pc Connection

    PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go page 14 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 70 tot instructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1.
  • Page 16: Plug In The Tv

    Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the T_. 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. Put Batteries in the Remote o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab...
  • Page 17: 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.If English is your preferred language, press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode.
  • Page 18: What To Expect

    What To Expect Watching o Remember: Look for an A at the bottom 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 a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available.
  • Page 19: 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. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VlD1) Lets you connect a device that has composite...
  • Page 20: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv

    Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_. VIDEO INPUT 2 Receives video from another device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VlD2 appears at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 21: Chapter 2 I Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers time settings, options with letters, using these buttons. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or just let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the right arrow button to enter the sub-channel...
  • Page 22: Using The Input Button

    RCA devices. Notes: ÷ The TVbutton c_n't be programmed on this remote to control girly device; it corTtfo/sonly this Tll. o The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices. It also may not operate all tunctions of your device.
  • Page 23: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button will light up when buttons are pressed and turn off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success and short blink to indicate fail.
  • Page 24: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your devices. Note: The remote control may not be To operate the device: compatible with all 1.
  • Page 25: 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 repl_._cingthe 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 rephcement.
  • Page 26: Remote Code List

    RCA ........007 022 074 079 080 Gateway ............083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 GE ..............020\ RCA & Dimeneia ..........Glory Horse ............Realistic ............Go Video ............Regent ............GPX ............404 421 Rio ..............
  • Page 27 Panasonic ......... 000 017 023 029 Ingelen ............Initial .............. Philips ............003 032 Pioneer .............. Insignia ....... 013 052 113 375 470 RCA .............. Integra ........025 043 057 062 Irradio ............Sanyo .............. Jamo ..............Sharp .............. Jaton ..............
  • Page 28 [452 397] Preeidian ..........[391 075] Uniden ............Koee ............ [448 394] RCA ..[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] US Digital ............. LG ....... [284 432] [460 406] [486 406] Samsung ....[368 005] [384 070] [396 078] USDIV ............
  • Page 29 022 035 Fuji ............018 025 Funai ........010 028 036 075 125 RCA ....003 012 017 021 025 030 042 Garrard ........... 010 028 125 0/3 083 097 110 Realistic ..... 010 015 020 021 022 023 025 Galeway ............
  • Page 30: Chapter 3 I Using The Tv_S Features

    T_. When you set up Autotuning in the menu other RCA devices. system you don't have to remember to change your TV to the VlD1 input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR. To set up the Autotuning feature: 1.
  • Page 31: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    5. Press t heleft/right arrow button toselect t hechoice thatmatches thewayyouhave the device c onnected tothisTV. You canselect fromthefollowing i nputs orchannels: N/A Choose thisifyoudon'thave a device c onnected totheTV, o rifyoudon'twant t he TVtoautomatically tunetothecorrect channel/input when you're using thisdevice. Channel 3or 4 Device i sconnected totheANTENNA/CABLE jackontheback oftheTV, andyouwant t heTVtotunetochannel 3 when youpress t hecorresponding...
  • Page 32: Us V-Chip Menu

    Lock Parental Controls o When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: "Parental controls are UNLOCKED. Rating limits and Channel block will NOT require a password to view the picture.
  • Page 33: Us V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    5. Use theMENU button repeatedly togetback totheParental Control menu. 6. Select LockParental Control from theParental Control menu forrating limits totake effect, youmust e nter t hecorrect password twice. T oview age-based ratings a fter y ou've locked them, f ollow thesame steps asabove t o unlock. Blocking Specific Content Themes...
  • Page 34: Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings

    Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated pro- grams as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1.
  • Page 35: Additional Features

    Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique "Fetch" remote control finder function on the HDT_. Pressing the MENU and VOLUME UP button on the side panel of the TV set at the same time will cause the remote control to bark from its current location.
  • Page 36: Using The Menu System

    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 T_. The Parental Control menu is discussed in Chapter 3. To access the menu system: 1.
  • Page 37 Sound Mode Provides special processing through y ourspeakers (depending onthesetting youchose asyourSound T ype). Theavailable sound modes a re: Off Does notgive anyspecial sound processing. SRS WOW Gives a surround e ffect w ithmorebass. ( available formodels L42FHD37, L46FHD37, andL46FHD35) SRS TurSurround X T (available formodels L42FHD38, L46FHD38, L52FHD38, and L40FH D 380) Dynamic Bass Improves bass output.
  • Page 38: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections. All picture options can be applied to each input - VID7, VID2, CMP7 or CMP2, HDMI7, HDMI2 or HDMI3, and PC.
  • Page 39 InChannel List(only available f orTVchannels) I fyou've entered a channel youwant t o addtothechannel list,highlight In Channe! List and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box. If you've entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list, press the right arrow button to uncheck the box.
  • Page 40: Parental Control Menu

    Note: These captioning s(yle options only have an effect on true dl_jita/ dosed captions. Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning--it depends on what the broadcaster is sending. If UTeclosed captioning for a program is not digital, the Digital CC s(yle settings will not have an effect.
  • Page 41: Usb Menu

    USB Menu The USB feature allows to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JEPG) Select USB in the Main Menu, then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on your USB device connected to your T_, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the...
  • Page 42: Chapter 5 I Other Information

    hot ¸ Inforrnat on 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 might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 10 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    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. o Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
  • Page 44 Buttons don't work o The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. o Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in.
  • Page 45 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV, turn on the T_, 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 Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
  • Page 46: 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 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)
  • Page 47: Canadian French V-Chip Rating System

    G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable forallages groups. While notdesigned specifi- callyforchildren, it is understood younger viewers maybepartoftheaudience. Violence G uidelines: Will contain verylittleviolence, either p hysical or verbal o remotional. Willbesensitive t othemes which could frighten a younger child, w illnotdepict r ealistic scenes o fviolence w hich minimize orgloss over t heeffects o f violent acts.
  • Page 48 One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. o What we will do: o 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 49 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 50: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty statement. o At the sole discretion of qq-E, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry-in to an Authorized Service Centre or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit.
  • Page 51: Care And Cleaning

    warranty What your does not cover: o Customer instruction (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer); o 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...
  • Page 52 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 2009 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA Part No.: 72-TV5221-E001 D...
  • Page 53 I !() Ol _i, i!)I i 0!0 fiiili] I!1£ 8 s £...
  • Page 54 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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Instructions At The Beginning Of The User's Guide

    Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................Protect Against Power Surges ...................... Instructions at the Beginning of the User's Guide ................Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio interference ..............Use Indirect Light .......................... Check Supplied Parts ........................Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand ....................
  • Page 57: Locwunlock Parental Controls

    How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ............Modes of Operation ........................Manual Reset of the Remote Control ................... Remote Code List ......................... Chapter 3 I Using the TV_s Features Channel Banner ..........................Autotuning ........................Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..................
  • Page 58: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges o Connect all devices 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. o Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
  • Page 59: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand

    Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Nete: For model L52FHD38, the Table Stand is preassembled, please go to the next section. Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). you want to mount your TV to the wall, don't attach the table stand, and instead,...
  • Page 60 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. 3. Attach the hinge to the stand base with four M5 screws, from the bottom, with a philips head #2 screwdriver.
  • Page 61: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall

    Step 5 Attach the fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot opening. Hinge guide Slot opening Step 6 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head #3 screwdriver.
  • Page 62: 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. Getting Channels What You Need...
  • Page 63: Choose Your Connections

    1-888-206-3359. For addtional HDMITM HDMI 2JDVl --DV =NpUT assistance while using pages 13-14 i_Pu_ your RCA product, HDMI/DVl Audio R and L please visit HDMITM + HDMI/DVl Adapter +Audio www.rca.com/ customersupport. VIIDEO AUIDIO pages 14-15 ;PC iNPUT...
  • Page 64: Composite Video Connection

    Connecting a Device with Composite Video (Good) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player. Using the example of a DVD player; 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2.
  • Page 65: Component Video Connection

    Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 10 tot instrucdons. Connecting a Device with HDMI (Best) High-Definition...
  • Page 66: Hdmi/Dvi Connection

    HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVl jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 10 tot instructions. <--OR B Connecting a PC Device Note: The maximum...
  • Page 67: Pc Connection

    PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go page 14 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 70 tot instructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1.
  • Page 68: Plug In The Tv

    Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the T_. 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. Put Batteries in the Remote o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab...
  • Page 69: 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.If English is your preferred language, press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode.
  • Page 70: What To Expect

    What To Expect Watching o Remember: Look for an A at the bottom 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 a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available.
  • Page 71: 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. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VlD1) Lets you connect a device that has composite...
  • Page 72: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv

    Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_. VIDEO INPUT 2 Receives video from another device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VlD2 appears at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 73: Chapter 2 I Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers time settings, options with letters, using these buttons. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or just let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the right arrow button to enter the sub-channel...
  • Page 74: Using The Input Button

    RCA devices. Notes: ÷ The TVbutton c_n't be programmed on this remote to control girly device; it corTtfo/sonly this Tll. o The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices. It also may not operate all tunctions of your device.
  • Page 75: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button will light up when buttons are pressed and turn off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success and short blink to indicate fail.
  • Page 76: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your devices. Note: The remote control may not be To operate the device: compatible with all 1.
  • Page 77: 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 repl_._cingthe 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 rephcement.
  • Page 78: Remote Code List

    RCA ........007 022 074 079 080 Gateway ............083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 GE ..............020\ RCA & Dimeneia ..........Glory Horse ............Realistic ............Go Video ............Regent ............GPX ............404 421 Rio ..............
  • Page 79 Panasonic ......... 000 017 023 029 Ingelen ............Initial .............. Philips ............003 032 Pioneer .............. Insignia ....... 013 052 113 375 470 RCA .............. Integra ........025 043 057 062 Irradio ............Sanyo .............. Jamo ..............Sharp .............. Jaton ..............
  • Page 80 [452 397] Preeidian ..........[391 075] Uniden ............Koee ............ [448 394] RCA ..[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] US Digital ............. LG ....... [284 432] [460 406] [486 406] Samsung ....[368 005] [384 070] [396 078] USDIV ............
  • Page 81 022 035 Fuji ............018 025 Funai ........010 028 036 075 125 RCA ....003 012 017 021 025 030 042 Garrard ........... 010 028 125 0/3 083 097 110 Realistic ..... 010 015 020 021 022 023 025 Galeway ............
  • Page 82: Autotuning

    T_. When you set up Autotuning in the menu other RCA devices. system you don't have to remember to change your TV to the VlD1 input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR. To set up the Autotuning feature: 1.
  • Page 83: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    5. Press t heleft/right arrow button toselect t hechoice thatmatches thewayyouhave the device c onnected tothisTV. You canselect fromthefollowing i nputs orchannels: N/A Choose thisifyoudon'thave a device c onnected totheTV, o rifyoudon'twant t he TVtoautomatically tunetothecorrect channel/input when you're using thisdevice. Channel 3or 4 Device i sconnected totheANTENNA/CABLE jackontheback oftheTV, andyouwant t heTVtotunetochannel 3 when youpress t hecorresponding...
  • Page 84: Us V-Chip Menu

    Lock Parental Controls o When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: "Parental controls are UNLOCKED. Rating limits and Channel block will NOT require a password to view the picture.
  • Page 85: Us V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    5. Use theMENU button repeatedly togetback totheParental Control menu. 6. Select LockParental Control from theParental Control menu forrating limits totake effect, youmust e nter t hecorrect password twice. T oview age-based ratings a fter y ou've locked them, f ollow thesame steps asabove t o unlock. Blocking Specific Content Themes...
  • Page 86: Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings

    Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated pro- grams as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1.
  • Page 87: Additional Features

    Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique "Fetch" remote control finder function on the HDT_. Pressing the MENU and VOLUME UP button on the side panel of the TV set at the same time will cause the remote control to bark from its current location.
  • Page 88: Using The Menu System

    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 T_. The Parental Control menu is discussed in Chapter 3. To access the menu system: 1.
  • Page 89 Sound Mode Provides special processing through y ourspeakers (depending onthesetting youchose asyourSound T ype). Theavailable sound modes a re: Off Does notgive anyspecial sound processing. SRS WOW Gives a surround e ffect w ithmorebass. ( available formodels L42FHD37, L46FHD37, andL46FHD35) SRS TurSurround X T (available formodels L42FHD38, L46FHD38, L52FHD38, and L40FH D 380) Dynamic Bass Improves bass output.
  • Page 90: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections. All picture options can be applied to each input - VID7, VID2, CMP7 or CMP2, HDMI7, HDMI2 or HDMI3, and PC.
  • Page 91 InChannel List(only available f orTVchannels) I fyou've entered a channel youwant t o addtothechannel list,highlight In Channe! List and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box. If you've entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list, press the right arrow button to uncheck the box.
  • Page 92: Parental Control Menu

    Note: These captioning s(yle options only have an effect on true dl_jita/ dosed captions. Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning--it depends on what the broadcaster is sending. If UTeclosed captioning for a program is not digital, the Digital CC s(yle settings will not have an effect.
  • Page 93: Usb Menu

    USB Menu The USB feature allows to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JEPG) Select USB in the Main Menu, then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on your USB device connected to your T_, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the...
  • Page 94: Chapter 5 I Other Information

    hot ¸ Inforrnat on 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 might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 10 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    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. o Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
  • Page 96 Buttons don't work o The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. o Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in.
  • Page 97 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV, turn on the T_, 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 Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
  • Page 98: 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 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)
  • Page 99 G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable forallages groups. While notdesigned specifi- callyforchildren, it is understood younger viewers maybepartoftheaudience. Violence G uidelines: Will contain verylittleviolence, either p hysical or verbal o remotional. Willbesensitive t othemes which could frighten a younger child, w illnotdepict r ealistic scenes o fviolence w hich minimize orgloss over t heeffects o f violent acts.
  • Page 100 One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. o What we will do: o 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 101 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 102 Limited Warranty statement. o At the sole discretion of qq-E, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry-in to an Authorized Service Centre or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit.
  • Page 103 warranty What your does not cover: o Customer instruction (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer); o 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...
  • Page 104 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 2009 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA Part No.: 72-TV5221-E001 D...
  • Page 105 I !() Ol _i, i!)I i 0!0 fiiili] I!1£ 8 s £...
  • Page 106 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.
  • Page 107 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.
  • Page 108 Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................Protect Against Power Surges ...................... Instructions at the Beginning of the User's Guide ................Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio interference ..............Use Indirect Light .......................... Check Supplied Parts ........................Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand ....................
  • Page 109: Canadian English V-Chip Rating System

    How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ............Modes of Operation ........................Manual Reset of the Remote Control ................... Remote Code List ......................... Chapter 3 I Using the TV_s Features Channel Banner ..........................Autotuning ........................Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..................
  • Page 110: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges o Connect all devices 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. o Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
  • Page 111: Attaching Your Tv To The Table Stand

    Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Nete: For model L52FHD38, the Table Stand is preassembled, please go to the next section. Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). you want to mount your TV to the wall, don't attach the table stand, and instead,...
  • Page 112 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. 3. Attach the hinge to the stand base with four M5 screws, from the bottom, with a philips head #2 screwdriver.
  • Page 113: Mounting Your Tv To The Wall

    Step 5 Attach the fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot opening. Hinge guide Slot opening Step 6 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head #3 screwdriver.
  • Page 114: 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. Getting Channels What You Need...
  • Page 115: Choose Your Connections

    1-888-206-3359. For addtional HDMITM HDMI 2JDVl --DV =NpUT assistance while using pages 13-14 i_Pu_ your RCA product, HDMI/DVl Audio R and L please visit HDMITM + HDMI/DVl Adapter +Audio www.rca.com/ customersupport. VIIDEO AUIDIO pages 14-15 ;PC iNPUT...
  • Page 116: Composite Video Connection

    Connecting a Device with Composite Video (Good) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player. Using the example of a DVD player; 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2.
  • Page 117: Component Video Connection

    Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 10 tot instrucdons. Connecting a Device with HDMI (Best) High-Definition...
  • Page 118: Hdmi/Dvi Connection

    HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVl jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 10 tot instructions. <--OR B Connecting a PC Device Note: The maximum...
  • Page 119: Pc Connection

    PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go page 14 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 70 tot instructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1.
  • Page 120: Plug In The Tv

    Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the T_. 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. Put Batteries in the Remote o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab...
  • Page 121: 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.If English is your preferred language, press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode.
  • Page 122: What To Expect

    What To Expect Watching o Remember: Look for an A at the bottom 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 a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available.
  • Page 123: 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. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VlD1) Lets you connect a device that has composite...
  • Page 124: Buttons And Other Jacks On Your Tv

    Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_. VIDEO INPUT 2 Receives video from another device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VlD2 appears at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 125: Chapter 2 I Using The Remote Control

    Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers time settings, options with letters, using these buttons. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or just let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the right arrow button to enter the sub-channel...
  • Page 126: Using The Input Button

    RCA devices. Notes: ÷ The TVbutton c_n't be programmed on this remote to control girly device; it corTtfo/sonly this Tll. o The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of devices. It also may not operate all tunctions of your device.
  • Page 127: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button will light up when buttons are pressed and turn off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success and short blink to indicate fail.
  • Page 128: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your devices. Note: The remote control may not be To operate the device: compatible with all 1.
  • Page 129: 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 repl_._cingthe 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 rephcement.
  • Page 130: Remote Code List

    RCA ........007 022 074 079 080 Gateway ............083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 GE ..............020\ RCA & Dimeneia ..........Glory Horse ............Realistic ............Go Video ............Regent ............GPX ............404 421 Rio ..............
  • Page 131 Panasonic ......... 000 017 023 029 Ingelen ............Initial .............. Philips ............003 032 Pioneer .............. Insignia ....... 013 052 113 375 470 RCA .............. Integra ........025 043 057 062 Irradio ............Sanyo .............. Jamo ..............Sharp .............. Jaton ..............
  • Page 132 [452 397] Preeidian ..........[391 075] Uniden ............Koee ............ [448 394] RCA ..[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] US Digital ............. LG ....... [284 432] [460 406] [486 406] Samsung ....[368 005] [384 070] [396 078] USDIV ............
  • Page 133 022 035 Fuji ............018 025 Funai ........010 028 036 075 125 RCA ....003 012 017 021 025 030 042 Garrard ........... 010 028 125 0/3 083 097 110 Realistic ..... 010 015 020 021 022 023 025 Galeway ............
  • Page 134: Autotuning

    T_. When you set up Autotuning in the menu other RCA devices. system you don't have to remember to change your TV to the VlD1 input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR. To set up the Autotuning feature: 1.
  • Page 135: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    5. Press t heleft/right arrow button toselect t hechoice thatmatches thewayyouhave the device c onnected tothisTV. You canselect fromthefollowing i nputs orchannels: N/A Choose thisifyoudon'thave a device c onnected totheTV, o rifyoudon'twant t he TVtoautomatically tunetothecorrect channel/input when you're using thisdevice. Channel 3or 4 Device i sconnected totheANTENNA/CABLE jackontheback oftheTV, andyouwant t heTVtotunetochannel 3 when youpress t hecorresponding...
  • Page 136: Us V-Chip Menu

    Lock Parental Controls o When the Parental Control menu is accessed from the Main menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: "Parental controls are UNLOCKED. Rating limits and Channel block will NOT require a password to view the picture.
  • Page 137: Us V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    5. Use theMENU button repeatedly togetback totheParental Control menu. 6. Select LockParental Control from theParental Control menu forrating limits totake effect, youmust e nter t hecorrect password twice. T oview age-based ratings a fter y ou've locked them, f ollow thesame steps asabove t o unlock. Blocking Specific Content Themes...
  • Page 138: Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings

    Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated pro- grams as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings: 1.
  • Page 139: Additional Features

    Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique "Fetch" remote control finder function on the HDT_. Pressing the MENU and VOLUME UP button on the side panel of the TV set at the same time will cause the remote control to bark from its current location.
  • Page 140: Using The Menu System

    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 T_. The Parental Control menu is discussed in Chapter 3. To access the menu system: 1.
  • Page 141 Sound Mode Provides special processing through y ourspeakers (depending onthesetting youchose asyourSound T ype). Theavailable sound modes a re: Off Does notgive anyspecial sound processing. SRS WOW Gives a surround e ffect w ithmorebass. ( available formodels L42FHD37, L46FHD37, andL46FHD35) SRS TurSurround X T (available formodels L42FHD38, L46FHD38, L52FHD38, and L40FH D 380) Dynamic Bass Improves bass output.
  • Page 142: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections. All picture options can be applied to each input - VID7, VID2, CMP7 or CMP2, HDMI7, HDMI2 or HDMI3, and PC.
  • Page 143 InChannel List(only available f orTVchannels) I fyou've entered a channel youwant t o addtothechannel list,highlight In Channe! List and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box. If you've entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list, press the right arrow button to uncheck the box.
  • Page 144: Parental Control Menu

    Note: These captioning s(yle options only have an effect on true dl_jita/ dosed captions. Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning--it depends on what the broadcaster is sending. If UTeclosed captioning for a program is not digital, the Digital CC s(yle settings will not have an effect.
  • Page 145: Usb Menu

    USB Menu The USB feature allows to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JEPG) Select USB in the Main Menu, then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on your USB device connected to your T_, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the...
  • Page 146: Chapter 5 I Other Information

    hot ¸ Inforrnat on 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 might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 10 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    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. o Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
  • Page 148 Buttons don't work o The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. o Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in.
  • Page 149 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV, turn on the T_, 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 Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
  • Page 150: 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 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)
  • Page 151 G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable forallages groups. While notdesigned specifi- callyforchildren, it is understood younger viewers maybepartoftheaudience. Violence G uidelines: Will contain verylittleviolence, either p hysical or verbal o remotional. Willbesensitive t othemes which could frighten a younger child, w illnotdepict r ealistic scenes o fviolence w hich minimize orgloss over t heeffects o f violent acts.
  • Page 152 One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. o What we will do: o 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 153 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 154: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty statement. o At the sole discretion of qq-E, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry-in to an Authorized Service Centre or directly exchanged for a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit.
  • Page 155: Care And Cleaning

    warranty What your does not cover: o Customer instruction (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer); o 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...
  • Page 156 TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 2009 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation. Printed in USA Part No.: 72-TV5221-E001 D...

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