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contents connections remote 21 features 30 menus 36 FAQs 42 warranty 48 user's guide LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L42FHD37/L46FHD37/ L42FHD38/L46FHD38/L52FHD38/L40FHD380
contents connections remote 21 features 30 menus 36 FAQs 42 warranty 48 user's guide LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L42FHD37/L46FHD37/ L42FHD38/L46FHD38/L52FHD38/L40FHD380
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...Important: This television is a table model and is designed to the point of cable entry as vases, shall be registered at www.rca.com/television. To assure adequate ventilation for its proper operating voltage. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) ... similar surface because the ventilation slots on the apparatus. Product Information Keep your safety. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off . Also, make sure...
...Important: This television is a table model and is designed to the point of cable entry as vases, shall be registered at www.rca.com/television. To assure adequate ventilation for its proper operating voltage. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) ... similar surface because the ventilation slots on the apparatus. Product Information Keep your safety. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off . Also, make sure...
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... the Picture From the Connected Device 15 Viewing the PC ...15 Plug in the TV ...16 Put Batteries in the Remote ...16 Turn on the TV ...16 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 16 Complete the Initial Setup 17 Set the Menu Language...17 Set the TV... of Jacks (in alphabetical order 19 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV 20 Side Input Jacks ...20 Side Panel Buttons ...20 Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...21 Using the INPUT Button ...22 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices 22 Find Out If You Need to Program the...
... the Picture From the Connected Device 15 Viewing the PC ...15 Plug in the TV ...16 Put Batteries in the Remote ...16 Turn on the TV ...16 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 16 Complete the Initial Setup 17 Set the Menu Language...17 Set the TV... of Jacks (in alphabetical order 19 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV 20 Side Input Jacks ...20 Side Panel Buttons ...20 Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...21 Using the INPUT Button ...22 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices 22 Find Out If You Need to Program the...
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... You've Programmed It 24 Modes of Operation ...24 Manual Reset of the Remote Control 25 Remote Code List ...26 Chapter 3 I Using the TV's Features Channel Banner ...30 Autotuning ...30 Parental Controls and V-Chip 31 How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ...
... You've Programmed It 24 Modes of Operation ...24 Manual Reset of the Remote Control 25 Remote Code List ...26 Chapter 3 I Using the TV's Features Channel Banner ...30 Autotuning ...30 Parental Controls and V-Chip 31 How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ...
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... toward the screen. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Refer to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Note: If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on any cables. • Make ...ventilation. • If you need to the Important Safety Instructions. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2254701/01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup for models L42FHD38/ L46FHD38/L52FHD38/L40FHD380 for models L42FHD37/L46FHD37/L46FHD35 2 AA BATTERIES CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2254702/01 POWER CORD Go to Page 7 ...
... toward the screen. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Refer to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Note: If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on any cables. • Make ...ventilation. • If you need to the Important Safety Instructions. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2254701/01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup for models L42FHD38/ L46FHD38/L52FHD38/L40FHD380 for models L42FHD37/L46FHD37/L46FHD35 2 AA BATTERIES CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2254702/01 POWER CORD Go to Page 7 ...
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..., go to page 17 to the next page. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 Go page 14 for instructions. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VID1, CMP1 or HDMI1 displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. buttons. Note: If you're done connecting devices to... Connection This is connected to the VIDEO INPUT, you see page 16 for example a DVD player. 3. Plug in . 2. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you might be tuned to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID1 (if...
..., go to page 17 to the next page. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 Go page 14 for instructions. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VID1, CMP1 or HDMI1 displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. buttons. Note: If you're done connecting devices to... Connection This is connected to the VIDEO INPUT, you see page 16 for example a DVD player. 3. Plug in . 2. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you might be tuned to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID1 (if...
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...or down arrow button to display a sub-menu. 16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your TV by pressing the Power button( ) on ...the cover. Insert the plug completely into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Turn on the TV Turn on -screen menus. Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other selections for a menu choice or to move through the on your choice and select it. Note: ...
...or down arrow button to display a sub-menu. 16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your TV by pressing the Power button( ) on ...the cover. Insert the plug completely into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Turn on the TV Turn on -screen menus. Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other selections for a menu choice or to move through the on your choice and select it. Note: ...
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...as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. Make sure you to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VID2 appears at the same time. USB This connection allows you also connect audio cables from the device to the sound coming from the... and L40FHD380.) 20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the TV. POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. AUDIO L and R Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. HDMI...
...as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. Make sure you to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VID2 appears at the same time. USB This connection allows you also connect audio cables from the device to the sound coming from the... and L40FHD380.) 20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the TV. POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. AUDIO L and R Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. HDMI...
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... to change the setting many of Operation on the TV and tunes it to page 20 or 35 for more details). DVD Places the remote in DVD mode (see Modes of the buttons have multiple functions. You can set to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH-...arrow/PRESETS Press this button to replace your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready. MENU Brings up or down ; Have your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers, time settings, and options with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press...
... to change the setting many of Operation on the TV and tunes it to page 20 or 35 for more details). DVD Places the remote in DVD mode (see Modes of the buttons have multiple functions. You can set to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH-...arrow/PRESETS Press this button to replace your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready. MENU Brings up or down ; Have your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers, time settings, and options with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press...
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...). 2. ZZZ (SLEEP) Press to an available video input source and view the device. 3. It also may not be programmed to operate some remote-controllable devices, for some RCA devices. Press again to operate your TV, such as a DVD player, do the following: 1. In addition to being programmed to restore the ...volume. ON•OFF When in TV mode. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode, turns the TV on ...
...). 2. ZZZ (SLEEP) Press to an available video input source and view the device. 3. It also may not be programmed to operate some remote-controllable devices, for some RCA devices. Press again to operate your TV, such as a DVD player, do the following: 1. In addition to being programmed to restore the ...volume. ON•OFF When in TV mode. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode, turns the TV on ...
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... Note: Before using manual code search, you might want to backtrack through the codes again. Then proceed with the following steps. 1. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until the CANCEL button lights up. If it , ...has been pressed, the search mode changes to go forward through the codes; The CANCEL button will short blink to indicate fail, then the remote returns to indicate success. 5. When all codes have been searched, the CANCEL button will long blink to normal operation. On your device's...
... Note: Before using manual code search, you might want to backtrack through the codes again. Then proceed with the following steps. 1. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until the CANCEL button lights up. If it , ...has been pressed, the search mode changes to go forward through the codes; The CANCEL button will short blink to indicate fail, then the remote returns to indicate success. 5. When all codes have been searched, the CANCEL button will long blink to normal operation. On your device's...
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... press the VOL+ button, the TV button lights up. To operate the device: 1. Press the appropriate device button (SAT/AUX or DVD) to set the remote to control the device, for example). 24 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Modes of devices. Press ON•OFF to that device. How to Use the... may not be compatible with all brands and models of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is being sent to the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example, press DVD to control your devices. This tells you are ready to ...
... press the VOL+ button, the TV button lights up. To operate the device: 1. Press the appropriate device button (SAT/AUX or DVD) to set the remote to control the device, for example). 24 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Modes of devices. Press ON•OFF to that device. How to Use the... may not be compatible with all brands and models of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is being sent to the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example, press DVD to control your devices. This tells you are ready to ...
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Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 On your remote control, simultaneously press the V-Chip, ON•OFF and MUTE buttons. 2. Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to normal operation. Note: The reset can also be done by replacing the batteries, but replacing the batteries does not always cause a reset, so you can perform a manual reset if the remote doesn't reset after battery replacement. 1. The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success, and the remote control returns to default.
Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 On your remote control, simultaneously press the V-Chip, ON•OFF and MUTE buttons. 2. Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to normal operation. Note: The reset can also be done by replacing the batteries, but replacing the batteries does not always cause a reset, so you can perform a manual reset if the remote doesn't reset after battery replacement. 1. The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success, and the remote control returns to default.
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The remote code is a 4-digit code. The first digit indicates the database device type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, ... Polaroid 436 Polk Audio 026 073 328 Proscan 083 Pyle 169 Radio Shack 133 434 RCA 007 022 074 079 080 083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 RCA & Dimensia 437 Realistic 125 Regent 138 Rio 116 Rotel 334 Saba 143 Samsung 011 ... 089 094 101 103 Movie Time 051 064 Multi Canal 051 Multitech 091 NEC 043 26 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Remote Code List Note: The codes are programmable to any of the device buttons (SAT /AUX or DVD) on the...
The remote code is a 4-digit code. The first digit indicates the database device type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, ... Polaroid 436 Polk Audio 026 073 328 Proscan 083 Pyle 169 Radio Shack 133 434 RCA 007 022 074 079 080 083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 RCA & Dimensia 437 Realistic 125 Regent 138 Rio 116 Rotel 334 Saba 143 Samsung 011 ... 089 094 101 103 Movie Time 051 064 Multi Canal 051 Multitech 091 NEC 043 26 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Remote Code List Note: The codes are programmable to any of the device buttons (SAT /AUX or DVD) on the...
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...[407 089] [407 105] [371 061] Philips 156 009] [391 075] Polaroid 390 074] [423 112] Presidian 391 075] RCA .........[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] Samsung 368 005] [384 070] [396 078] [405 087] [... 020 Panasonic 005 022 030 Philips 001 009 012 015 024 025 Pioneer 031 Proscan 019 RCA 001 002 009 016 019 021 ReplayTV 004 022 030 Samsung 009 024 Sonic Blue 004 ...] Philips 437 016] [448 412] Pioneer 429 383] RCA 447 393] Samsung 439 011] [445 011] [481 332] [485 431] [487 431] [481 428] 28 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Sanyo 468 414] Sharp 473 419] Sherwood 474 420...
...[407 089] [407 105] [371 061] Philips 156 009] [391 075] Polaroid 390 074] [423 112] Presidian 391 075] RCA .........[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 110] Samsung 368 005] [384 070] [396 078] [405 087] [... 020 Panasonic 005 022 030 Philips 001 009 012 015 024 025 Pioneer 031 Proscan 019 RCA 001 002 009 016 019 021 ReplayTV 004 022 030 Samsung 009 024 Sonic Blue 004 ...] Philips 437 016] [448 412] Pioneer 429 383] RCA 447 393] Samsung 439 011] [445 011] [481 332] [485 431] [487 431] [481 428] 28 Chapter 2 Using the remote control Sanyo 468 414] Sharp 473 419] Sherwood 474 420...
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... 020 Quasar 015 025 Radio Shack 010 022 125 Radio Shack/Realistic 015 020 021 022 025 026 028 Radix 022 035 Randex 022 035 RCA 003 012 017 021 025 030 042 073 083 097 110 Realistic 010 015 020 021 022 023 025 026 028 035 125 Ricavision 038... 028 125 Yamaha 019 020 024 033 Zenith 007 010 016 018 032 034 099 116 117 120 122 125 ZT Group 038 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 29
... 020 Quasar 015 025 Radio Shack 010 022 125 Radio Shack/Realistic 015 020 021 022 025 026 028 Radix 022 035 Randex 022 035 RCA 003 012 017 021 025 030 042 073 083 097 110 Realistic 010 015 020 021 022 023 025 026 028 035 125 Ricavision 038... 028 125 Yamaha 019 020 024 033 Zenith 007 010 016 018 032 034 099 116 117 120 122 125 ZT Group 038 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 29
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...devices you press the DVD button. If it 's a digital channel. 3 Using the TV's Features Note : This feature only works with other RCA devices. If the current channel is digital, this will show it's broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. Broadcast signal resolution Ratings information The ...Features This display is broadcasting in the menu system you don't have connected to your TV to select input for more information on the remote. If there are bars on the screen, you press the INFO button on screen formats. Highlight Autotuning and press OK. 4. D 10...
...devices you press the DVD button. If it 's a digital channel. 3 Using the TV's Features Note : This feature only works with other RCA devices. If the current channel is digital, this will show it's broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. Broadcast signal resolution Ratings information The ...Features This display is broadcasting in the menu system you don't have connected to your TV to select input for more information on the remote. If there are bars on the screen, you press the INFO button on screen formats. Highlight Autotuning and press OK. 4. D 10...
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... of the TV and you want the TV to tune to block TV programs and movies. Movies can be blocked by content, such as an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver, or DVD player, is connected to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will receive the message This channel... and you want the TV to automatically tune to the HDMI1 or HDMI2/DVI INPUT on the back of the TV or HDMI 3 on the remote. Press the left/right arrow button to channel 3. 5. You can also be set to select the choice that are not available for the US and...
... of the TV and you want the TV to tune to block TV programs and movies. Movies can be blocked by content, such as an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver, or DVD player, is connected to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will receive the message This channel... and you want the TV to automatically tune to the HDMI1 or HDMI2/DVI INPUT on the back of the TV or HDMI 3 on the remote. Press the left/right arrow button to channel 3. 5. You can also be set to select the choice that are not available for the US and...
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... using the digit keys, after password is currently unlocked ( ) or locked ( ). Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for the rating and all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. 1. The V-Chip Rating Screen The following message is accessed from the Main...
... using the digit keys, after password is currently unlocked ( ) or locked ( ). Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for the rating and all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. 1. The V-Chip Rating Screen The following message is accessed from the Main...
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... block (all ratings above a specified level. Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Press MENU on the remote for TV-MA is represented by blocking movies rated above the one you block the language (L) corresponding with this rating...
... block (all ratings above a specified level. Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Press MENU on the remote for TV-MA is represented by blocking movies rated above the one you block the language (L) corresponding with this rating...