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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: L40FHD41/L42FHD37R /L46FHD37R 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: L40FHD41/L42FHD37R /L46FHD37R Need assistance?
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... us to disconnect the power cord from overheating. Therefore, you if needed. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. FCC regulations state that allows you need to contact you should... to the base or mounted to sit on soft carpeting or a similar surface, as vases, should be registered at www.rca.com/television. Don't place the TV on a firm, flat surface. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it is...
... us to disconnect the power cord from overheating. Therefore, you if needed. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. FCC regulations state that allows you need to contact you should... to the base or mounted to sit on soft carpeting or a similar surface, as vases, should be registered at www.rca.com/television. Don't place the TV on a firm, flat surface. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it is...
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...Protect 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 Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with Composite......12 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 13 Viewing a PC...13 Plug in the TV ...14 Put Batteries in the Remote ...14 Turn on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15 Set the Menu Language ...
...Protect 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 Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with Composite......12 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 13 Viewing a PC...13 Plug in the TV ...14 Put Batteries in the Remote ...14 Turn on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15 Set the Menu Language ...
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... 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 Chapter 5 I Using TV Features Channel Banner ...20 Parental Controls and V-Chip ...20 V-Chip - Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...19 Chapter 3 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 30 Troubleshooting ...31 ...
... 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 Chapter 5 I Using TV Features Channel Banner ...20 Parental Controls and V-Chip ...20 V-Chip - Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...19 Chapter 3 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 30 Troubleshooting ...31 ...
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...model L40FHD41 2 AAA BATTERIES ST-SCREW STAND CAP POWER CORD only for model L42FHD37R/ L46FHD37R STAND CAP CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP Graphics contained within this publication are properly grounded. Replacing your remote If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on any power cords into... ready. Avoid Audio Interference • Position cables properly; 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 connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are ...
...model L40FHD41 2 AAA BATTERIES ST-SCREW STAND CAP POWER CORD only for model L42FHD37R/ L46FHD37R STAND CAP CABLE MANAGEMENT STRAP Graphics contained within this publication are properly grounded. Replacing your remote If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on any power cords into... ready. Avoid Audio Interference • Position cables properly; 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 connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are ...
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... and Setup Chapter 1 13 VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your selection. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Make sure you press INPUT and use the up or down arrow until you see page 14 for details... to confirm. Note: If the picture from the Connected Component 1. Note: When you wish to view. Viewing a PC 1. Go to select PC. Plug in the TV (see VID 1, CMPT 2 or HDMI 1 displayed at the top left of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Press OK to get a picture. Press the...
... and Setup Chapter 1 13 VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your selection. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Make sure you press INPUT and use the up or down arrow until you see page 14 for details... to confirm. Note: If the picture from the Connected Component 1. Note: When you wish to view. Viewing a PC 1. Go to select PC. Plug in the TV (see VID 1, CMPT 2 or HDMI 1 displayed at the top left of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Press OK to get a picture. Press the...
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... to navigate through and select items that appear in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Note: Highlighted items stand out from the back of the items listed on the remote control. Do not plug the TV into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Use OK... switch. To select a menu item, press the arrows to complete the setup of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on the screen. To return to move up or down. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other selections for a menu choice or to display...
... to navigate through and select items that appear in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Note: Highlighted items stand out from the back of the items listed on the remote control. Do not plug the TV into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Use OK... switch. To select a menu item, press the arrows to complete the setup of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on the screen. To return to move up or down. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from other selections for a menu choice or to display...
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...from the component to the CMPT 1/CMPT 2 L and R AUDIO jacks. • CMPT 1/CMPT 2 L AUDIO Provides left and right audio cables to the TV. The left AUDIO input. • CMPT 1/CMPT 2 R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI. For mono audio sources... Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is usually red. To access a component connected to connect an S-Video cable from your remote; ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides left...
...from the component to the CMPT 1/CMPT 2 L and R AUDIO jacks. • CMPT 1/CMPT 2 L AUDIO Provides left and right audio cables to the TV. The left AUDIO input. • CMPT 1/CMPT 2 R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI. For mono audio sources... Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is usually red. To access a component connected to connect an S-Video cable from your remote; ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides left...
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...AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can use only. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the... Connections and Setup VOL ( ) Decreases the volume. CH ( ) Scans down arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. CH ( ) Scans up the TV Main Menu. The left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is...
...AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can use only. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the... Connections and Setup VOL ( ) Decreases the volume. CH ( ) Scans down arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. CH ( ) Scans up the TV Main Menu. The left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is...
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...display the Channel Banner. Pressing three times clears the screen. MENU Accesses the Main Menu. TV Press to the previous channel. VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV volume. Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or... the component. To enter a digital channel with your favorite channels. Press OK to tune to restore the volume. 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;
...display the Channel Banner. Pressing three times clears the screen. MENU Accesses the Main Menu. TV Press to the previous channel. VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV volume. Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or... the component. To enter a digital channel with your favorite channels. Press OK to tune to restore the volume. 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;
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The following list describes the items on the remote control. If it is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. The channel,...is digital, this space will be blocked by age-based ratings, such as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs and movies. These settings must be blocked by entering a password. Movies can also be blank. Once you block...programs that are considered unrated. You can unblock them by age-based ratings (See page 23). 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the Channel ...
The following list describes the items on the remote control. If it is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. The channel,...is digital, this space will be blocked by age-based ratings, such as V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs and movies. These settings must be blocked by entering a password. Movies can also be blank. Once you block...programs that are considered unrated. You can unblock them by age-based ratings (See page 23). 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the Channel ...
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... lock parental controls, enter 4 digit using the digit keys. 7. Press OK or the right arrow button to display options. 4. Press MENU on the remote for 5 seconds. The Main Menu appears. 2. then press OK or the right arrow button to open this menu. 5. Create Password Picture Sound Setup ...will NOT require a password to display the Parental Control Menu and highlight Lock Parental Control. TV Rating Status D L Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y View View View View View View S V FV Press OK to view/block programs with ...
... lock parental controls, enter 4 digit using the digit keys. 7. Press OK or the right arrow button to display options. 4. Press MENU on the remote for 5 seconds. The Main Menu appears. 2. then press OK or the right arrow button to open this menu. 5. Create Password Picture Sound Setup ...will NOT require a password to display the Parental Control Menu and highlight Lock Parental Control. TV Rating Status D L Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y View View View View View View S V FV Press OK to view/block programs with ...
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... parental control is sending them. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above a specified level. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. Press...press OK. 6. Block Channel Turn this option and press OK to block). 8. When you selected change . 7. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Block All unrated programs are available. Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs, you ...
... parental control is sending them. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above a specified level. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. Press...press OK. 6. Block Channel Turn this option and press OK to block). 8. When you selected change . 7. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Block All unrated programs are available. Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs, you ...
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... allows you don't, the Button Block action will not take effect. Additional Features There are bars on how the station or component connected to your remote to parental controls. Press the FORMAT button on your screen, but it sometimes is sent by the broadcaster. The format changes as you 're ... in 4/3, which fills your TV. Using the digit keys, enter a new password and press OK. Analog video is displayed at the top left of the different formats for verification and press OK to any remote that is capable of the way the format is sent in a 16/9 format. Some bars can 't be...
... allows you don't, the Button Block action will not take effect. Additional Features There are bars on how the station or component connected to your remote to parental controls. Press the FORMAT button on your screen, but it sometimes is sent by the broadcaster. The format changes as you 're ... in 4/3, which fills your TV. Using the digit keys, enter a new password and press OK. Analog video is displayed at the top left of the different formats for verification and press OK to any remote that is capable of the way the format is sent in a 16/9 format. Some bars can 't be...
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... picture. It also serves as an energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate (typically in PC mode Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 25 Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Phase Auto Adjustment 50 50 0 0 ... and PC. Horizontal ( only available on PC) - Adjust the picture's position, phase automatically. Press the MENU button. 2. Color (not available on the remote. Press the up or down arrow to move to adjust the richness of the color. Press MENU on PC) - Choose the setting that is outlined...
... picture. It also serves as an energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate (typically in PC mode Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 25 Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Phase Auto Adjustment 50 50 0 0 ... and PC. Horizontal ( only available on PC) - Adjust the picture's position, phase automatically. Press the MENU button. 2. Color (not available on the remote. Press the up or down arrow to move to adjust the richness of the color. Press MENU on PC) - Choose the setting that is outlined...
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...of the five-band equalizer presets or create your own personal preset. SAP is somewhat decreased). Dynamic Backlight Turn on the remote, and then select Sound from just two speakers or headphones. Normal; Video Noise Reduction- Press the right arrow to adjust the level.... setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Equalizer Balance 0 TruSurroundXT Off Analog TV sound Mono Default Audio language English Current Audio language Not Available Press > or OK to the input selected. This option allows you ...
...of the five-band equalizer presets or create your own personal preset. SAP is somewhat decreased). Dynamic Backlight Turn on the remote, and then select Sound from just two speakers or headphones. Normal; Video Noise Reduction- Press the right arrow to adjust the level.... setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Equalizer Balance 0 TruSurroundXT Off Analog TV sound Mono Default Audio language English Current Audio language Not Available Press > or OK to the input selected. This option allows you ...
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Setup Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to leave the closed captioning information appears on the remote control; Press OK or the right arrow to choose from the Main Menu. Closed Caption Many programs are not available for more information. Note: Closed...displayed in the U.S.). Press MENU on the screen. Signal Type Choose the type of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to configure the TV with closed captioned, CC is not muted. Off No captioning information displayed. Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to change this setting...
Setup Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to leave the closed captioning information appears on the remote control; Press OK or the right arrow to choose from the Main Menu. Closed Caption Many programs are not available for more information. Note: Closed...displayed in the U.S.). Press MENU on the screen. Signal Type Choose the type of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to configure the TV with closed captioned, CC is not muted. Off No captioning information displayed. Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to change this setting...
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Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on . ...fine. • The sound might have plugged the connection into the Left AUDIO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV. • Check the antenna connections. There is no sound, but the picture is in . • Check the wall receptacle...remember to also connect the device's left and right audio output jacks to page 15 for more information. • If your TV; Go to the TV's L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks. • The sound settings may be muted. The screen is a (mono) audio source...
Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on . ...fine. • The sound might have plugged the connection into the Left AUDIO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV. • Check the antenna connections. There is no sound, but the picture is in . • Check the wall receptacle...remember to also connect the device's left and right audio output jacks to page 15 for more information. • If your TV; Go to the TV's L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks. • The sound settings may be muted. The screen is a (mono) audio source...
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Use the Sound Menu and Sound Type to make sure the TV/VCR button on again. Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to change the picture ... Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in . A black box appears on the screen. • Closed captioning might have been activated because of a power surge. Turn the TV on and try to uncheck the box. • Unplug...
Use the Sound Menu and Sound Type to make sure the TV/VCR button on again. Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to change the picture ... Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in . A black box appears on the screen. • Closed captioning might have been activated because of a power surge. Turn the TV on and try to uncheck the box. • Unplug...
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Keep your TV unplugged for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service. See if the problem is a clear path. • The remote may not be aimed directly at www.rca.com/television for about 5 minutes. If the ...problem remains, then please click on the front of the TV. The Universal Remote control doesn't work. • This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may be weak, dead...
Keep your TV unplugged for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service. See if the problem is a clear path. • The remote may not be aimed directly at www.rca.com/television for about 5 minutes. If the ...problem remains, then please click on the front of the TV. The Universal Remote control doesn't work. • This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may be weak, dead...