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visit our website at www.rca.com/tv or call 1-877-794-7977 Table of contents 1 contents connections 6 remote 19 features 20 menus 25 FAQs 30 warranty 36 user's guide | LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L32HD41/L32HD31R Need assistance?
visit our website at www.rca.com/tv or call 1-877-794-7977 Table of contents 1 contents connections 6 remote 19 features 20 menus 25 FAQs 30 warranty 36 user's guide | LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L32HD41/L32HD31R Need assistance?
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...To assure adequate ventilation for this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be placed on a firm, flat surface. Registering this product to obtain warranty parts and service and for..., resulting in reduced lifetime from your product for compliance could cause personal injury and/or damage to the point of this TV and your jurisdiction. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it is installed in the...
...To assure adequate ventilation for this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be placed on a firm, flat surface. Registering this product to obtain warranty parts and service and for..., resulting in reduced lifetime from your product for compliance could cause personal injury and/or damage to the point of this TV and your jurisdiction. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it is installed in the...
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... of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with the manufacturer's instructions. 3. When the TV is damaged in wire to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in any way, such as power supply cord...
... of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with the manufacturer's instructions. 3. When the TV is damaged in wire to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in any way, such as power supply cord...
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... Setup ...6 Protect Against Power Surges ...6 Safety Information ...6 Avoid Audio Interference ...6 Avoid Direct Light ...6 Check Supplied Parts ...6 Attaching Your TV to 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...12 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 13 Viewing a PC...13 Plug in the TV ...14 Put Batteries in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15 ...
... Setup ...6 Protect Against Power Surges ...6 Safety Information ...6 Avoid Audio Interference ...6 Avoid Direct Light ...6 Check Supplied Parts ...6 Attaching Your TV to 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...12 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 13 Viewing a PC...13 Plug in the TV ...14 Put Batteries in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control 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... Unrated/Exempt Programs 23 Block Channel ...23 Block Buttons ...24 Change Password ...24 Additional Features ...24 Screen Formats ...24 Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ...25 Picture Menu ...25 Sound Menu ...26 Setup Menu ...27 List & Labels Menu ...29 Parental Control Menu ...29...
...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... Unrated/Exempt Programs 23 Block Channel ...23 Block Buttons ...24 Change Password ...24 Additional Features ...24 Screen Formats ...24 Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ...25 Picture Menu ...25 Sound Menu ...26 Setup Menu ...27 List & Labels Menu ...29 Parental Control Menu ...29...
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...to replace your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready. Avoid Direct Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you place components above the TV, route all antennas and cables are presentation only. A shipping and handling fee, and... the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. NEVER plug your TV into the wall outlet or power strip. Replacing your remote If you connect or disconnect any power cords into an outlet that is directed...
...to replace your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready. Avoid Direct Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you place components above the TV, route all antennas and cables are presentation only. A shipping and handling fee, and... the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. NEVER plug your TV into the wall outlet or power strip. Replacing your remote If you connect or disconnect any power cords into an outlet that is directed...
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.... Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Step 1 Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on the TV bag. Note: If you can choose to mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall Models L32HD41/L32HD31R Purchase a VESA 200 x100, Size M4 screw The VESA number is the horizontal ...and vertical measurement of five times the TV's net weight to avoid causing damage. Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that...
.... Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Step 1 Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on the TV bag. Note: If you can choose to mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall Models L32HD41/L32HD31R Purchase a VESA 200 x100, Size M4 screw The VESA number is the horizontal ...and vertical measurement of five times the TV's net weight to avoid causing damage. Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that...
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... 1 Connections and Setup What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of the TV. A "D" at the bottom of your TV allows you may recommend special cables to allow you will list local analog and digital stations available using an antenna or a cable ...service to receive your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of the screen denotes digital channels and an "A" denotes analog channels. Set-Top Box If you ...
... 1 Connections and Setup What You Need to Know • Visit www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of the TV. A "D" at the bottom of your TV allows you may recommend special cables to allow you will list local analog and digital stations available using an antenna or a cable ...service to receive your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of the screen denotes digital channels and an "A" denotes analog channels. Set-Top Box If you ...
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.../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 Audio VGA...
.../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 Audio VGA...
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...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 Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player. 2. Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with Component Video (...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,...
...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 Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player. 2. Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with Component Video (...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,...
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...: Set-top box with DVI jack: To connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter: 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the end of the TV. 2. RED= RIGHT AUDIO, WHITE=LEFT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODEDGREEN, BLUE AND RED Connecting a Component with components that carries both video... an uncompressed digital connection that have a DVI output jack. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack on the back of your TV is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of the HDMI cable; Since you're using the component video jacks. Go...
...: Set-top box with DVI jack: To connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter: 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the end of the TV. 2. RED= RIGHT AUDIO, WHITE=LEFT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODEDGREEN, BLUE AND RED Connecting a Component with components that carries both video... an uncompressed digital connection that have a DVI output jack. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack on the back of your TV is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of the HDMI cable; Since you're using the component video jacks. Go...
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...-pin monitor cable. 2. Go to page 11 for instructions. 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. Go to page...
...-pin monitor cable. 2. Go to page 11 for instructions. 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. Go to page...
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... PC. Go to display the signal source. Turn on the remote control to page 12 for initial setup instructions. Press the INPUT button on the TV and the component you want to display the signal source. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Turn on the remote control to view. 3. PC Connection This... of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Press the up or down arrow until you have connected all additional components to your TV, go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to page 15 for details) and the component, such as a DVD ...
... PC. Go to display the signal source. Turn on the remote control to page 12 for initial setup instructions. Press the INPUT button on the TV and the component you want to display the signal source. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Turn on the remote control to view. 3. PC Connection This... of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Press the up or down arrow until you have connected all additional components to your TV, go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to page 15 for details) and the component, such as a DVD ...
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... You will need to use the remote control to navigate through and select items that appear in the on the screen. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly... screens: highlight your choice and select it. Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other end into the back of the TV. To select a menu item, press the arrows to move up or down. Use the up or down arrow to highlight one of the power cord...
... You will need to use the remote control to navigate through and select items that appear in the on the screen. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly... screens: highlight your choice and select it. Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other end into the back of the TV. To select a menu item, press the arrows to move up or down. Use the up or down arrow to highlight one of the power cord...
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...Any channels already found will be stored. 4. Choose "Go Back," and press OK to return to start the next part of the TV's features to view. Simply press the down arrow until that are removed from your list that language is complete, the menu will clear ... Parental Control Exit Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search Running Searching for digital channels. Searching for analog channels. Choosing "Home" for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most energy-efficient setting. The Picture Mode will automatically be time-consuming, so you can press ...
...Any channels already found will be stored. 4. Choose "Go Back," and press OK to return to start the next part of the TV's features to view. Simply press the down arrow until that are removed from your list that language is complete, the menu will clear ... Parental Control Exit Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search Running Searching for digital channels. Searching for analog channels. Choosing "Home" for the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most energy-efficient setting. The Picture Mode will automatically be time-consuming, so you can press ...
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... HDTV, you may eliminate the bars. Enter the sub-channel number (1) and press OK. • Depending upon the type of screen formats. Watching TV Digital Channels A "D" next to a digital channel with a sub-channel, such as 10.1, enter the primary channel number (10), then press the ...Some bars can't be removed because of screen formats. Changing Channels • Digital channels can display these channels in a 4/3 format. Your TV can have connected to page 24 for more slowly than usual. The format is perfectly normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer to view the ...
... HDTV, you may eliminate the bars. Enter the sub-channel number (1) and press OK. • Depending upon the type of screen formats. Watching TV Digital Channels A "D" next to a digital channel with a sub-channel, such as 10.1, enter the primary channel number (10), then press the ...Some bars can't be removed because of screen formats. Changing Channels • Digital channels can display these channels in a 4/3 format. Your TV can have connected to page 24 for more slowly than usual. The format is perfectly normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer to view the ...
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... (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV to a compatible audio receiver. Press the OK button to select S-VID. COMPONENT INPUT Let you connect a component that carries both the .... • CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connectors are several ways to connect components. The right audio connector is usually red. PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your TV. Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) HDMI INPUT 2 HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 VIDEO COAXIAL Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R L DVI ...
... (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV to a compatible audio receiver. Press the OK button to select S-VID. COMPONENT INPUT Let you connect a component that carries both the .... • CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connectors are several ways to connect components. The right audio connector is usually red. PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your TV. Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) HDMI INPUT 2 HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 VIDEO COAXIAL Y Pb Pr L AUDIO R VIDEO L AUDIO R L DVI ...
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... connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red. VOL ( ) Decreases the volume. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use the side panel buttons on your remote, you can use only. For mono audio sources, be used to... to use the left arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. MENU Brings up the TV Main Menu. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides ...
... connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red. VOL ( ) Decreases the volume. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use the side panel buttons on your remote, you can use only. For mono audio sources, be used to... to use the left arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. MENU Brings up the TV Main Menu. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides ...
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... to highlight options, and press OK to adjust the menu controls. Or press the FAV button repeatedly to browse the channels in TV Mode, pressing this button turns the TV on -screen, displays the Channel Banner; Press the up or down ; Use the arrows to highlight options, and press OK... to cycle through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to display the input choices. MUTE Reduces the TV volume to change the screen formats. VOL - Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (...
... to highlight options, and press OK to adjust the menu controls. Or press the FAV button repeatedly to browse the channels in TV Mode, pressing this button turns the TV on -screen, displays the Channel Banner; Press the up or down ; Use the arrows to highlight options, and press OK... to cycle through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to display the input choices. MUTE Reduces the TV volume to change the screen formats. VOL - Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (...
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...'s parental controls. If the current channel is digital, this shows if it 's a digital channel, D isdisplayed. These settings must be blank. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). If it is currently blocked. Note: Parental control... deactivate the parental controls. Displays whether the current channel is turned off or unlocked. Change the channel or press OK to block TV programs and movies. If you have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that the channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program...
...'s parental controls. If the current channel is digital, this shows if it 's a digital channel, D isdisplayed. These settings must be blank. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). If it is currently blocked. Note: Parental control... deactivate the parental controls. Displays whether the current channel is turned off or unlocked. Change the channel or press OK to block TV programs and movies. If you have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that the channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program...