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contents connections 6 remote 19 features 20 menus 25 FAQs 30 warranty 36 user's guide | LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L22HD41/L22HD41V /L26HD41/L26HD31R Need assistance? visit our website at www.rca.com/tv or call 1-877-794-7977
contents connections 6 remote 19 features 20 menus 25 FAQs 30 warranty 36 user's guide | LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L22HD41/L22HD41V /L26HD41/L26HD31R Need assistance? visit our website at www.rca.com/tv or call 1-877-794-7977
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... call your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your safety This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to ensure your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Important: This television... or personal injury. This product should be exposed to the TV. This could void the user's authority to the wall. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be registered at www.rca.com/television. Product Information Keep your product for proof of...
... call your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your safety This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to ensure your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Important: This television... or personal injury. This product should be exposed to the TV. This could void the user's authority to the wall. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be registered at www.rca.com/television. Product Information Keep your product for proof of...
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...-discharge unit, connection to avoid injury from the component. 6. Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 4. When the TV is provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If an outside antenna or cable system...
...-discharge unit, connection to avoid injury from the component. 6. Clean only with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 4. When the TV is provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If an outside antenna or cable system...
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... of Contens Digital Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good 10 Connecting a...Against Power Surges ...6 Safety Information ...6 Avoid Audio Interference ...6 Avoid Direct Light ...6 Check Supplied Parts ...6 Removing the Table Stand ...7 Mounting Your TV to the Wall ...7 Obtain the Signal ...8 What You Need ...8 What You Need to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15...
... of Contens Digital Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good 10 Connecting a...Against Power Surges ...6 Safety Information ...6 Avoid Audio Interference ...6 Avoid Direct Light ...6 Check Supplied Parts ...6 Removing the Table Stand ...7 Mounting Your TV to the Wall ...7 Obtain the Signal ...8 What You Need ...8 What You Need to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15...
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... ...39 Table of Contens 5 US and Canada ...20 Create Password ...21 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ...21 V-Chip Rating Screen ...21 US V-Chip TV Ratings ...22 Blocking Specific Content Themes ...22 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...23 Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ...23 Reset Downloadable Data ...23 Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs 23 Block Channel ...23...
... ...39 Table of Contens 5 US and Canada ...20 Create Password ...21 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ...21 V-Chip Rating Screen ...21 US V-Chip TV Ratings ...22 Blocking Specific Content Themes ...22 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...23 Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ...23 Reset Downloadable Data ...23 Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs 23 Block Channel ...23...
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...or room lighting is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of the components. Please have your product. Replacing your antenna uses 300-ohm.../01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 2 AAA BATTERIES only for models L26HD41/ L26HD31R ST-SCREW STAND CAP POWER CORD only for models L22HD41 /L22HD41V STAND CAP CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP Graphics contained within this publication are properly grounded. Arrange the components so that is directed toward the screen...
...or room lighting is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of the components. Please have your product. Replacing your antenna uses 300-ohm.../01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup 2 AAA BATTERIES only for models L26HD41/ L26HD31R ST-SCREW STAND CAP POWER CORD only for models L22HD41 /L22HD41V STAND CAP CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP Graphics contained within this publication are properly grounded. Arrange the components so that is directed toward the screen...
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.... Follow the directions included with stand cap attached. Step 1 Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on the TV bag. Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet using a M3 ST-screw and a screwdriver. For example, 100x100 refers to fact that ...five M4 ST-screws for model L26HD41 /L26HD31R) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet. 1 Step 3 (Only for models L26HD41 /L26HD31R). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall Models L22HD41/L22HD41V/L26HD41/ L26HD31R Purchase a VESA 100 x100, Size M4 screw The VESA ...
.... Follow the directions included with stand cap attached. Step 1 Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on the TV bag. Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet using a M3 ST-screw and a screwdriver. For example, 100x100 refers to fact that ...five M4 ST-screws for model L26HD41 /L26HD31R) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet. 1 Step 3 (Only for models L26HD41 /L26HD31R). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall Models L22HD41/L22HD41V/L26HD41/ L26HD31R Purchase a VESA 100 x100, Size M4 screw The VESA ...
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...-top box, you may recommend special cables to allow you to receive off-air local digital and analog channels. They may need to receive your TV allows you to you. Enter your location, and the program will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. The back panel... www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in connecting your antenna. • When you watch TV, the Channel Banner displays the type of the TV. COAXIAL CABLE OR OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA 8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Set-Top Box If you have to determine whether you...
...-top box, you may recommend special cables to allow you to receive off-air local digital and analog channels. They may need to receive your TV allows you to you. Enter your location, and the program will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. The back panel... www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in connecting your antenna. • When you watch TV, the Channel Banner displays the type of the TV. COAXIAL CABLE OR OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA 8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Set-Top Box If you have to determine whether you...
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... Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your RCA product, please visit the support page at www.rca.com/tv. 1 INPUT HDMITM OR pages 11-12 Audio R and L HDMI/DVI PC INPUT HDMITM + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio VGA Audio VGA Audio pages 12...
... Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your RCA product, please visit the support page at www.rca.com/tv. 1 INPUT HDMITM OR pages 11-12 Audio R and L HDMI/DVI PC INPUT HDMITM + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio VGA Audio VGA Audio pages 12...
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... DVD Player 1. 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 video output jack on the DVD player. 10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT2 (VID2) Don't forget: If necessary, connect... antenna or cable to page 8 for instructions. Composite Video Connection This is an example of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. 2. Red Yellow White COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED-YELLOW=VIDEO RED=RIGHT AUDIO; ...
... DVD Player 1. 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 video output jack on the DVD player. 10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT2 (VID2) Don't forget: If necessary, connect... antenna or cable to page 8 for instructions. Composite Video Connection This is an example of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. 2. Red Yellow White COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED-YELLOW=VIDEO RED=RIGHT AUDIO; ...
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...cables to the DVI AUDIO INPUT right and left DVI AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack on the back of your TV is an uncompressed digital connection that have a DVI output jack. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to...a picture. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT 2 jack or the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV and to page 8 for specific instructions. Example: Set-top box with components that carries both video and audio data by way of .... 3. Component Video Connection This is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of the TV. 2.
...cables to the DVI AUDIO INPUT right and left DVI AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack on the back of your TV is an uncompressed digital connection that have a DVI output jack. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to...a picture. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT 2 jack or the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV and to page 8 for specific instructions. Example: Set-top box with components that carries both video and audio data by way of .... 3. Component Video Connection This is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of the TV. 2.
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... jack on the PC. 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the TV and the other end to the PC's video output jack. HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 AUDIO PC INPUT VIDEO HDMI Cable Red... (sometimes referred to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of a connection using the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack. Go to get a picture. Note: If your TV as 1/8" stereo mini-pin) to as a monitor, follow these steps: 1. Go to a 15-pin monitor cable. 2. white=left audio Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal...
... jack on the PC. 12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the TV and the other end to the PC's video output jack. HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 AUDIO PC INPUT VIDEO HDMI Cable Red... (sometimes referred to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of a connection using the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack. Go to get a picture. Note: If your TV as 1/8" stereo mini-pin) to as a monitor, follow these steps: 1. Go to a 15-pin monitor cable. 2. white=left audio Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal...
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...want to view. 3. Note: If the picture from the Connected Component 1. Go to page 12 for instructions. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press OK to confirm. Press the INPUT button on... 1 (if connected to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack). VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your TV, go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your...
...want to view. 3. Note: If the picture from the Connected Component 1. Go to page 12 for instructions. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press OK to confirm. Press the INPUT button on... 1 (if connected to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack). VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your TV, go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your...
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Use the up or down arrow to navigate through and select items that appear in the on-screen menus. Do not plug the TV into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. The remote control allows you to move up or down . Use OK button or right arrow to view ... the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on all menu screens: highlight your TV. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will...
Use the up or down arrow to navigate through and select items that appear in the on-screen menus. Do not plug the TV into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. The remote control allows you to move up or down . Use OK button or right arrow to view ... the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on all menu screens: highlight your TV. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will...
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...the down arrow to your ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack, the option is complete, the menu will automatically be scrambled. 3. Choosing "Home" for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for example, Pay Per View) and non-scrambled channels, depending on your signal type, the search takes a ...while because the compiled list includes all of the digital cable channels may be able to open this menu TV Location Retail Home This mode is because the number includes both scrambled (for most energy-efficient setting. This is Energy Star Compliant. This...
...the down arrow to your ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack, the option is complete, the menu will automatically be scrambled. 3. Choosing "Home" for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for example, Pay Per View) and non-scrambled channels, depending on your signal type, the search takes a ...while because the compiled list includes all of the digital cable channels may be able to open this menu TV Location Retail Home This mode is because the number includes both scrambled (for most energy-efficient setting. This is Energy Star Compliant. This...
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... digital channel with a sub-channel, such as 10.1, enter the primary channel number (10), then press the "." What To Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An "A" next to the channel number denotes that you may eliminate the bars. Most digital video is configuring the video. This is...sent in a 16/9 format by the broadcaster. Some bars can display these channels in a 4/3 format. Analog video is perfectly normal. Your TV can 't be removed because of signals you have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and sub-channels. Digital channels sometimes take ...
... digital channel with a sub-channel, such as 10.1, enter the primary channel number (10), then press the "." What To Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An "A" next to the channel number denotes that you may eliminate the bars. Most digital video is configuring the video. This is...sent in a 16/9 format by the broadcaster. Some bars can display these channels in a 4/3 format. Analog video is perfectly normal. Your TV can 't be removed because of signals you have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and sub-channels. Digital channels sometimes take ...
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...audio connector is usually red. HDMI INPUT 2 Lets you also connect audio cables from another component. Note: If using a DVI component, remember to the TV. Make sure you connect a component, such as a DVD player. • CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video...AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (CMPT) INPUT (VID1) PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components. • DVI AUDIO L (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack...
...audio connector is usually red. HDMI INPUT 2 Lets you also connect audio cables from another component. Note: If using a DVI component, remember to the TV. Make sure you connect a component, such as a DVD player. • CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video...AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (CMPT) INPUT (VID1) PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components. • DVI AUDIO L (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack...
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... through the channel list. HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to select menu options. MENU Brings up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the left AUDIO INPUT. • R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. VOL... select menu options. Buttons and Other Jacks on and off. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use the side panel buttons on your remote, you connect a component that...
... through the channel list. HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to select menu options. MENU Brings up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the left AUDIO INPUT. • R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. VOL... select menu options. Buttons and Other Jacks on and off. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use the side panel buttons on your remote, you connect a component that...
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...pressing the OK button selects the highlighted item. ( ) (ON•OFF) When in TV Mode, pressing this button turns the TV on screen formats. Over time, newer universal remote controls that become available should pick up ...or down through options. Press once to the TV. 1. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you have connected to ... FAV Press to page 24 for more information on or off. Go to browse the channels in the TV menu and to enter the sub-channel and press OK. INFO If no menus are on . 2. ...
...pressing the OK button selects the highlighted item. ( ) (ON•OFF) When in TV Mode, pressing this button turns the TV on screen formats. Over time, newer universal remote controls that become available should pick up ...or down through options. Press once to the TV. 1. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you have connected to ... FAV Press to page 24 for more information on or off. Go to browse the channels in the TV menu and to enter the sub-channel and press OK. INFO If no menus are on . 2. ...
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...Audio Program) information. TV programs can be blocked by content, such as TV-MA (See page 22). If available, TV programs can unblock them by age-based ratings, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). By default, the software inside your TV, referred to block TV programs and movies....may appear when you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. US and Canada V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). Displays whether the current channel is called the Channel Banner. A135...
...Audio Program) information. TV programs can be blocked by content, such as TV-MA (See page 22). If available, TV programs can unblock them by age-based ratings, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). By default, the software inside your TV, referred to block TV programs and movies....may appear when you receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. US and Canada V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). Displays whether the current channel is called the Channel Banner. A135...
