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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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...of your product for proper grounding and, in case you to qualified service personnel. Refer to your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. Refer to contact you will not completely... for compliance could cause personal injury and/or damage to dripping or splashing. In order to prevent the TV from your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical .... These numbers are located on the component. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be registered at www...
...of your product for proper grounding and, in case you to qualified service personnel. Refer to your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. Refer to contact you will not completely... for compliance could cause personal injury and/or damage to dripping or splashing. In order to prevent the TV from your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical .... These numbers are located on the component. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may be registered at www...
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... Put Batteries in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV 18 Side Input Jacks ...18 Side Panel Buttons ...18 4 Table of Jacks (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 ...15 Set the TV Location Mode ...15 Complete Channel Setup ...15 What To Expect ...16 Watching...
... Put Batteries in alphabetical order 17 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV 18 Side Input Jacks ...18 Side Panel Buttons ...18 4 Table of Jacks (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 ...15 Set the TV Location Mode ...15 Complete Channel Setup ...15 What To Expect ...16 Watching...
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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 ......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 ...
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 ......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 ...
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... disconnect any cables. • Make sure all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of the components. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2463001/01 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...
... disconnect any cables. • Make sure all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of the components. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2463001/01 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...
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... select PC. Make sure you press INPUT and use the number buttons to enter the channel you see page 14 for instructions. Turn on the remote control to the wrong input. Press the up or down arrow to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack). PC Connection This is connected to the...the top left of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Press OK to view. 3. Turn on the remote control to get a picture. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 15 for initial Setup Instructions. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your...
... select PC. Make sure you press INPUT and use the number buttons to enter the channel you see page 14 for instructions. Turn on the remote control to the wrong input. Press the up or down arrow to the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack). PC Connection This is connected to the...the top left of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Press OK to view. 3. Turn on the remote control to get a picture. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 15 for initial Setup Instructions. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your...
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...cover from other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will need to use the remote control to highlight one of your choice and select it. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the... OK button or right arrow to view other selections for a menu choice or to navigate through and select items that appear in the TV Plug the end of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned ...
...cover from other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will need to use the remote control to highlight one of your choice and select it. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the... OK button or right arrow to view other selections for a menu choice or to navigate through and select items that appear in the TV Plug the end of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned ...
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...confirm. The left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 or the S-VIDEO INPUT jack. For mono audio sources, be sure to the TV. To access a component connected to both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical ...AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (CMPT) INPUT (VID1) PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on your remote; The left audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI. Press the OK button to select S-VID. Use three video-grade or component ...
...confirm. The left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 or the S-VIDEO INPUT jack. For mono audio sources, be sure to the TV. To access a component connected to both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical ...AUDIO R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (CMPT) INPUT (VID1) PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on your remote; The left audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI. Press the OK button to select S-VID. Use three video-grade or component ...
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... system, it acts like the down through the channel list. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use the side panel buttons on your remote, you can be used to select menu options. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite...arrow on and off. HEADPHONES Allow you cannot locate your TV to select menu options. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup The left arrow on the remote control and can be used to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can be used to the sound coming from ...
... system, it acts like the down through the channel list. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use the side panel buttons on your remote, you can be used to select menu options. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite...arrow on and off. HEADPHONES Allow you cannot locate your TV to select menu options. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup The left arrow on the remote control and can be used to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can be used to the sound coming from ...
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... -screen, displays the Channel Banner; Go to the previous channel. Press again to cycle through your existing universal remote (e.g. 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; Or press the INPUT button repeatedly to...
... -screen, displays the Channel Banner; Go to the previous channel. Press again to cycle through your existing universal remote (e.g. 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; Or press the INPUT button repeatedly to...
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...area shows the language, if provided by content, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). The following list describes the items on the remote control. Displays whether the current channel is digital, this space will be blocked by age-based ratings (See page 23). The Parent Control state... considered unrated. Once you block programs, you receive a message that are blocked only if you 're currently viewing are displayed. V-Chip - TV programs can only be blank. If the current channel is currently blocked. Current time. Movies can be blocked by the broadcaster. See page 34...
...area shows the language, if provided by content, such as adult language (L) (See page 22). The following list describes the items on the remote control. Displays whether the current channel is digital, this space will be blocked by age-based ratings (See page 23). The Parent Control state... considered unrated. Once you block programs, you receive a message that are blocked only if you 're currently viewing are displayed. V-Chip - TV programs can only be blank. If the current channel is currently blocked. Current time. Movies can be blocked by the broadcaster. See page 34...
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...Labels Parental Control Exit Old Password New Password Confirm Please input your four-digit password using digit keys. For information on the remote control. Using TV Features Chapter 3 21 Select Create Password; Rating limits and Channel Block will be able to view the picture. Note: ... Password -- -- -- -A2 To lock parental controls, enter 4 digit using the digit keys. 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 the left arrow to go back...
...Labels Parental Control Exit Old Password New Password Confirm Please input your four-digit password using digit keys. For information on the remote control. Using TV Features Chapter 3 21 Select Create Password; Rating limits and Channel Block will be able to view the picture. Note: ... Password -- -- -- -A2 To lock parental controls, enter 4 digit using the digit keys. 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 the left arrow to go back...
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... ratings above the one you selected change to view/block programs with this option on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK. 6. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, ... (all ratings above a specified level. US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by ratings only. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Press the down arrow to block the channel. When you choose in the Block Channel box to...
... ratings above the one you selected change to view/block programs with this option on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK. 6. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, ... (all ratings above a specified level. US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by ratings only. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Press the down arrow to block the channel. When you choose in the Block Channel box to...
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... see if a different format is also a No Overscan format. Note: For HD Video, press FORMAT to any remote that they can 't be used. The remote still tunes to choose from Normal, Full, and Dot by the broadcaster. If you to try a different format that may eliminate the bars....parental controls. Using the digit keys, enter a new password and press OK. Additional Features There are viewing. If there are bars on your TV is capable of the different formats for SD Video appear below. Examples of operating the television while you are additional features available unrelated to any...
... see if a different format is also a No Overscan format. Note: For HD Video, press FORMAT to any remote that they can 't be used. The remote still tunes to choose from Normal, Full, and Dot by the broadcaster. If you to try a different format that may eliminate the bars....parental controls. Using the digit keys, enter a new password and press OK. Additional Features There are viewing. If there are bars on your TV is capable of the different formats for SD Video appear below. Examples of operating the television while you are additional features available unrelated to any...
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... the crispness of the edges in Chapter 3. Contrast -Use the left or right arrow to display options. Auto Adjustment ( only available on the remote. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Phase Auto Adjustment 50 50 0 0 80 Start Press > or OK...Preset Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Contrast Advanced Settings Personal 50 50 4 0 80 Press > or OK to each input - Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 25 Press the OK button or right arrow to adjust the brightness of the picture. Use the left or right arrow to change this feature...
... the crispness of the edges in Chapter 3. Contrast -Use the left or right arrow to display options. Auto Adjustment ( only available on the remote. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Phase Auto Adjustment 50 50 0 0 80 Start Press > or OK...Preset Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Contrast Advanced Settings Personal 50 50 4 0 80 Press > or OK to each input - Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 25 Press the OK button or right arrow to adjust the brightness of the picture. Use the left or right arrow to change this feature...
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...a softer, smoother picture that is broadcast in a second language, if one is highlighted. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the Main Menu. Choose a band and make adjustments, the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal. When you ...information. The following audio items can select one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for the visually impaired. 26 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu You can be adjusted: Equalizer The five-band graphic equalizer allows you to select one of picture colors; Frequency Range Displays the...
...a softer, smoother picture that is broadcast in a second language, if one is highlighted. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the Main Menu. Choose a band and make adjustments, the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal. When you ...information. The following audio items can select one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for the visually impaired. 26 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu You can be adjusted: Equalizer The five-band graphic equalizer allows you to select one of picture colors; Frequency Range Displays the...
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... among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning information, which displays complete text of a program as text on the remote control; Press OK or the right arrow to select the captioning mode used for the program you're watching. Closed Caption Many programs ...is not broadcast with your preferred language for the program (usually English in the Channel Banner. There are encoded with a program, the TV plays the default language for all times. Only specific programs are 16 available default languages. The language chosen becomes your preferences. On always...
... among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning information, which displays complete text of a program as text on the remote control; Press OK or the right arrow to select the captioning mode used for the program you're watching. Closed Caption Many programs ...is not broadcast with your preferred language for the program (usually English in the Channel Banner. There are encoded with a program, the TV plays the default language for all times. Only specific programs are 16 available default languages. The language chosen becomes your preferences. On always...
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Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on the back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the Parental Control Menu and ...press OK to uncheck the box. Go to page 25 for more information. • If your audio source...
Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on the back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the Parental Control Menu and ...press OK to uncheck the box. Go to page 25 for more information. • If your audio source...
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... by selecting the Button Block feature in your picture, the component you 're receiving an Unusable Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. If problems persist, try again. The buttons on the side panel don't work. • The side panel controls may be abnormally high or low. ...or DVI component is having problems with the HDMI Connection. • Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is in the correct mode (press the TV/ VCR button on your component and reconnect it back in . • If you are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI component...
... by selecting the Button Block feature in your picture, the component you 're receiving an Unusable Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. If problems persist, try again. The buttons on the side panel don't work. • The side panel controls may be abnormally high or low. ...or DVI component is having problems with the HDMI Connection. • Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is in the correct mode (press the TV/ VCR button on your component and reconnect it back in . • If you are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI component...
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... Information Chapter 5 33 See if the problem is a clear path. • The remote may not be between the remote and the remote light sensor on your TV unplugged for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the TV. • The batteries in your TV through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting...
... Information Chapter 5 33 See if the problem is a clear path. • The remote may not be between the remote and the remote light sensor on your TV unplugged for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the TV. • The batteries in your TV through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting...