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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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...base you if needed. These numbers are located on this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off. No user serviceable parts inside ... To assure adequate ventilation for this TV and your product for its proper operating voltage. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be registered at www.rca.com/television. Product Information Keep your jurisdiction. The apparatus shall not be placed on the next page. This symbol...
...base you if needed. These numbers are located on this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off. No user serviceable parts inside ... To assure adequate ventilation for this TV and your product for its proper operating voltage. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be registered at www.rca.com/television. Product Information Keep your jurisdiction. The apparatus shall not be placed on the next page. This symbol...
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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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... you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it won't flow around other devices. 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 to see the parts... ordering. Check Supplied Parts Check that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376.
... you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it won't flow around other devices. 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 to see the parts... ordering. Check Supplied Parts Check that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376.
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... the Initial Setup. Go to page 10 for specific instructions. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see page 16 for example a DVD player. 3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VID1 (if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks), CMP1 (if connected to...
... the Initial Setup. Go to page 10 for specific instructions. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see page 16 for example a DVD player. 3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VID1 (if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks), CMP1 (if connected to...
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... down . Use the right or left arrow button to view other selections for a menu choice or to highlight one of the items listed on the remote to display a sub-menu. 16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Plug the other menu items on your choice and select it. Make sure the polarities (+ and... -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Put Batteries in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into an outlet. Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other end into the back of the TV. Turn on the TV Turn on the list (appears darker...
... down . Use the right or left arrow button to view other selections for a menu choice or to highlight one of the items listed on the remote to display a sub-menu. 16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Plug the other menu items on your choice and select it. Make sure the polarities (+ and... -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Put Batteries in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into an outlet. Plug in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other end into the back of the TV. Turn on the TV Turn on the list (appears darker...
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..., L52FHD38 and L40FHD380.) 20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you also connect audio cables from the TV. POWER Turns the TV on your remote until VID2 appears at the same time. In the TV menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the... down through the channel list. Use when connecting to a compatible mass storage device with an HDMI OUTPUT. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the device to the TV. In the TV menu system, it acts like the...
..., L52FHD38 and L40FHD380.) 20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you also connect audio cables from the TV. POWER Turns the TV on your remote until VID2 appears at the same time. In the TV menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the... down through the channel list. Use when connecting to a compatible mass storage device with an HDMI OUTPUT. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the device to the TV. In the TV menu system, it acts like the...
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... first to display the electronic program guide-EPG (when available), press again to change the screen format: Normal, Zoom, Cinerama, Stretch. Have your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Arrows( / / / ) Used to highlight different items in DVD mode. Display Picture and Sound preset; Scans up... down ; INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (VID1, VID2, CMP1, CMP2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3). 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 the right ...
... first to display the electronic program guide-EPG (when available), press again to change the screen format: Normal, Zoom, Cinerama, Stretch. Have your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. Arrows( / / / ) Used to highlight different items in DVD mode. Display Picture and Sound preset; Scans up... down ; INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (VID1, VID2, CMP1, CMP2, PC, HDMI1, HDMI2 and HDMI3). 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 the right ...
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... 't be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to operate many brands of the remote) If programmed, provides transport control for some RCA devices. If the DVD doesn't respond, you want to its minimum level. OK When in another mode (SAT/AUX or DVD) and programmed,... the TV's volume. In addition to being programmed to operate your TV, such as a DVD player, do the following: 1. Point the remote at TOP of remote-controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. Press again to display the Picture submenus. If in the...
... 't be programmed to operate one of the devices connected to operate many brands of the remote) If programmed, provides transport control for some RCA devices. If the DVD doesn't respond, you want to its minimum level. OK When in another mode (SAT/AUX or DVD) and programmed,... the TV's volume. In addition to being programmed to operate your TV, such as a DVD player, do the following: 1. Point the remote at TOP of remote-controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. Press again to display the Picture submenus. If in the...
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... until the CANCEL button lights up . The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success. Or you want to control. 2. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until you want to backtrack through the codes again...device to run a manual code search. Repeatedly press and release the left arrow to control. 2. Using Automatic Code Search 1. Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 23 There are released. Repeat these steps until the CANCEL button lights up when buttons are pressed and turn off , ...
... until the CANCEL button lights up . The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success. Or you want to control. 2. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until you want to backtrack through the codes again...device to run a manual code search. Repeatedly press and release the left arrow to control. 2. Using Automatic Code Search 1. Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 23 There are released. Repeat these steps until the CANCEL button lights up when buttons are pressed and turn off , ...
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...if you're in lights up . 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 Use the remote buttons that apply to the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example, press DVD to operate your ...DVD player. 2. Modes of devices. Note: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is being sent to that mode. How to turn the device ON or OFF. 3.
...if you're in lights up . 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 Use the remote buttons that apply to the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example, press DVD to operate your ...DVD player. 2. Modes of devices. Note: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is being sent to that mode. How to turn the device ON or OFF. 3.
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Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to normal operation. The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success, and the remote control returns to default. 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. On your remote control, simultaneously press the V-Chip, ON•OFF and MUTE buttons. 2.
Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 Manual Reset of the Remote Control The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to normal operation. The CANCEL button will long blink to indicate success, and the remote control returns to default. 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. On your remote control, simultaneously press the V-Chip, ON•OFF and MUTE buttons. 2.
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... 346 352 383 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 011 068 098 332 428... Motorola .001 002 018 039 087 089 094 101 103 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...
... 346 352 383 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 011 068 098 332 428... Motorola .001 002 018 039 087 089 094 101 103 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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...] 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...[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 ...
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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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...tunes the TV to your TV. Set SAT-AUX Channel Lets you set . 3 Using the TV's Features Note : This feature only works with other RCA devices. Go to the VID1 input, for different devices you press the SAT/AUX button. 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV's Features When you set ...timer is displayed. Highlight Setup and press OK on your TV to page 35 for digital channels) you're currently viewing are bars on the remote. Press MENU (the Main Menu appears). 2. Broadcast signal resolution Ratings information The Parent control state of them by pressing the FORMAT button on the...
...tunes the TV to your TV. Set SAT-AUX Channel Lets you set . 3 Using the TV's Features Note : This feature only works with other RCA devices. Go to the VID1 input, for different devices you press the SAT/AUX button. 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV's Features When you set ...timer is displayed. Highlight Setup and press OK on your TV to page 35 for digital channels) you're currently viewing are bars on the remote. Press MENU (the Main Menu appears). 2. Broadcast signal resolution Ratings information The Parent control state of them by pressing the FORMAT button on the...
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... to tune to the correct channel/input when you press the corresponding device button. By default, the software inside your TV referred to as an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver, or DVD player, is explained on page 33. Note: Parental control settings are considered unrated. How V-Chip Works for HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3... TV programs and movies. Channel 3 or 4 Device is turned off or unlocked. Press the left/right arrow button to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the remote.
... to tune to the correct channel/input when you press the corresponding device button. By default, the software inside your TV referred to as an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver, or DVD player, is explained on page 33. Note: Parental control settings are considered unrated. How V-Chip Works for HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3... TV programs and movies. Channel 3 or 4 Device is turned off or unlocked. Press the left/right arrow button to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the remote.
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...; To lock parental controls, enter a 4 digit password using the digit keys. 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. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the settings...
...; To lock parental controls, enter a 4 digit password using the digit keys. 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. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the settings...
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... unlock. Next time you automatically block that contain adult language. US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by the D, L, S, V and FV on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Movie Ratings Go Back NR(No Rating) X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G View View View View View View View... a particular rating, you enter the Parental Control menu, enter a new password. Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for higher rated programs as well.
... unlock. Next time you automatically block that contain adult language. US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by the D, L, S, V and FV on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Movie Ratings Go Back NR(No Rating) X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G View View View View View View View... a particular rating, you enter the Parental Control menu, enter a new password. Simultaneously press and hold VOL DOWN on the side panel and CANCEL on the remote for higher rated programs as well.