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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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...Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for environmental reasons may be registered at www.rca.com/television. Refer to qualified service personnel. No user serviceable parts inside the product that this TV and your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section ...double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside . For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be connected to the grounding system of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Product...
...Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for environmental reasons may be registered at www.rca.com/television. Refer to qualified service personnel. No user serviceable parts inside the product that this TV and your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section ...double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside . For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be connected to the grounding system of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Product...
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... all servicing to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 3. When the TV is provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of time. 11. Service is required when the component is grounded so as power supply...
... all servicing to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. A polarized plug has two blades with the manufacturer's instructions. 3. When the TV is provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of time. 11. Service is required when the component is grounded so as power supply...
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... Contens Digital Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV 18 Side Input Jacks ...18 Side Panel Buttons ...18 4 Table of Contents Important Information ...i Important Safety Instructions ...i Chapter... 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 Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with...
... Contens Digital Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV 18 Side Input Jacks ...18 Side Panel Buttons ...18 4 Table of Contents Important Information ...i Important Safety Instructions ...i Chapter... 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 Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with...
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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 Block Buttons ......
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 Block Buttons ......
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... all components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of the components. Use soft or indirect lighting. NEVER plug your product. insert each cable firmly into an outlet that air ...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. Refer to replace your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready.
... all components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of the components. Use soft or indirect lighting. NEVER plug your product. insert each cable firmly into an outlet that air ...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. Refer to replace your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready.
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.... Use a screwdriver to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet. 1 Step 3 (Only for models L26HD41 /L26HD31R). Caution: Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of the mounting holes...
.... Use a screwdriver to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet. 1 Step 3 (Only for models L26HD41 /L26HD31R). Caution: Your wall mount must be able to bear a minimum of the mounting holes...
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... you to view digital channels. You are ready to receive off-air local digital and analog channels. For more information on the back of the TV. Set-Top Box If you have to receive your cable company or satellite service provider. A "D" at the bottom of antenna to use in ... ready to determine whether you . Cable Service Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. COAXIAL CABLE OR OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA 8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup They may need to you will list local analog and digital stations available...
... you to view digital channels. You are ready to receive off-air local digital and analog channels. For more information on the back of the TV. Set-Top Box If you have to receive your cable company or satellite service provider. A "D" at the bottom of antenna to use in ... ready to determine whether you . Cable Service Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. COAXIAL CABLE OR OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA 8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup They may need to you will list local analog and digital stations available...
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... There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your components. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your TV. INPUT 1 Audio R and L Video COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) Audio/Video Audio R and L Y Pb Pr Component Video Audio page 10 pages 10-11 Customer... Support For additional assistance in using 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...
... There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your components. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your TV. INPUT 1 Audio R and L Video COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) Audio/Video Audio R and L Y Pb Pr Component Video Audio page 10 pages 10-11 Customer... Support For additional assistance in using 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...
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...Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to page 8 for instructions. Go to get a picture. Composite Video Connection This is an example of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. Connect the yellow video cable to the (VID 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the... Example: 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. 2. WHITE=LEFT AUDIO Connecting a Component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow ...
...Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to page 8 for instructions. Go to get a picture. Composite Video Connection This is an example of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. Connect the yellow video cable to the (VID 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the... Example: 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. 2. WHITE=LEFT AUDIO Connecting a Component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow ...
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...VIDEO CABLES (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODEDGREEN, BLUE AND RED Connecting a Component with components that carries both video and audio data by way of the TV. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to page 8 for specific instructions. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the DVI output jack on the set-top box. 3....top box. Go to page 10 for instructions. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an example of a connection using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need...
...VIDEO CABLES (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODEDGREEN, BLUE AND RED Connecting a Component with components that carries both video and audio data by way of the TV. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to page 8 for specific instructions. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the DVI output jack on the set-top box. 3....top box. Go to page 10 for instructions. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an example of a connection using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need...
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... Adapter + Audio cables are color coded Red=right audio; Note: If your TV 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 TV and the other end to the PC's video output jack. HDMI/DVI Connection...
... Adapter + Audio cables are color coded Red=right audio; Note: If your TV 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 TV and the other end to the PC's video output jack. HDMI/DVI Connection...
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...Press the INPUT button on the remote control to page 15 for initial setup instructions. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to display the signal source. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to page 15 for initial Setup Instructions. Note: When you... have connected all additional components to your TV, go to display the signal source. VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your selection. To return to...
...Press the INPUT button on the remote control to page 15 for initial setup instructions. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to display the signal source. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to page 15 for initial Setup Instructions. Note: When you... have connected all additional components to your TV, go to display the signal source. VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your selection. To return to...
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... to display a sub-menu. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other menu items on -screen menus. Turn on the TV Turn on the remote control. Note: Highlighted items stand out from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the... the screen. To return to move up or down. Use OK button or right arrow to navigate through and select items that appear in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the items listed on all menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. Do...
... to display a sub-menu. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other menu items on -screen menus. Turn on the TV Turn on the remote control. Note: Highlighted items stand out from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the... the screen. To return to move up or down. Use OK button or right arrow to navigate through and select items that appear in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the items listed on all menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. Do...
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... you chose Cable as your list that language is also the most home environments. Complete Channel Setup Make sure you've connected the TV to work properly. If you start channel search. Scrambled channels are still some of the digital cable channels may be set to Digital...CLEAR button to your preferred language for digital channels. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 If you turn on what your cable company is your TV, the language screen appears. The first time you have connected the cable to cancel the search. This number may not be stored. 4. Set...
... you chose Cable as your list that language is also the most home environments. Complete Channel Setup Make sure you've connected the TV to work properly. If you start channel search. Scrambled channels are still some of the digital cable channels may be set to Digital...CLEAR button to your preferred language for digital channels. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 If you turn on what your cable company is your TV, the language screen appears. The first time you have connected the cable to cancel the search. This number may not be stored. 4. Set...
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...broadcaster. However, it is sent in a 4/3 format. The format is sent by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available. Your TV can have connected to your screen. This is sent in a 16/9 format, which does not fill your HDTV, you may eliminate the bars. ...Connections and Setup This may notice that you have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and sub-channels. What To Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An "A" next to the channel number denotes that the channels change more slowly than usual. Analog video is perfectly normal. Some ...
...broadcaster. However, it is sent in a 4/3 format. The format is sent by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available. Your TV can have connected to your screen. This is sent in a 16/9 format, which does not fill your HDTV, you may eliminate the bars. ...Connections and Setup This may notice that you have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and sub-channels. What To Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An "A" next to the channel number denotes that the channels change more slowly than usual. Analog video is perfectly normal. Some ...
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... to your antenna, cable, or cable box. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (coaxial) Use a digital coaxial cable to connect your TV to connect an S-Video cable from your TV. HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital connection that has composite video ...select S-VID. Note: If using a 15-pin, D-sub cable. The right audio connector is usually red. PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your TV is separated into three signals. then press the up or down arrow to connect the left audio connector is usually white. There are usually ...
... to your antenna, cable, or cable box. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (coaxial) Use a digital coaxial cable to connect your TV to connect an S-Video cable from your TV. HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital connection that has composite video ...select S-VID. Note: If using a 15-pin, D-sub cable. The right audio connector is usually red. PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your TV is separated into three signals. then press the up or down arrow to connect the left audio connector is usually white. There are usually ...
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... on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. CH ( ) Scans up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up the TV Main Menu. The left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red. Side Panel... your remote, you can be sure to use the left arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. 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. HEADPHONES Allow you connect...
... on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. CH ( ) Scans up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up the TV Main Menu. The left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red. Side Panel... your remote, you can be sure to use the left arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. 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. HEADPHONES Allow you connect...
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... to select. Use the arrows to highlight options, and press OK to enter the sub-channel and press OK. or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV volume. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). button to select. Arrows ( / / / ) Use the four arrows to change ... clears the screen. Make sure the component you have connected to continue changing channels. RC246 Remote control part number RC2463001/01 Note: This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; Scans up or down arrow...
... to select. Use the arrows to highlight options, and press OK to enter the sub-channel and press OK. or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV volume. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). button to select. Arrows ( / / / ) Use the four arrows to change ... clears the screen. Make sure the component you have connected to continue changing channels. RC246 Remote control part number RC2463001/01 Note: This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; Scans up or down arrow...
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...analog, this area shows the language, if provided by the broadcaster. These settings must be blocked by content, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). TV programs can be set in the connected component's parental controls. Once you block programs, you block their age-based rating. US and Canada V-Chip ...channels) and channel name or label you press the INFO button on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to as TV-MA (See page 22). The following list describes the items on the remote control. The channel, sub-channel (if available for the US and Canada ratings...
...analog, this area shows the language, if provided by the broadcaster. These settings must be blocked by content, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). TV programs can be set in the connected component's parental controls. Once you block programs, you block their age-based rating. US and Canada V-Chip ...channels) and channel name or label you press the INFO button on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to as TV-MA (See page 22). The following list describes the items on the remote control. The channel, sub-channel (if available for the US and Canada ratings...