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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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... as close to contact you need to the TV. The power button (followed by the party responsible for environmental reasons may be registered at www.rca.com/television. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING The TV is unstable if it is installed in particular,... specifies that allows you should be required under the laws applicable to your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power...
... as close to contact you need to the TV. The power button (followed by the party responsible for environmental reasons may be registered at www.rca.com/television. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING The TV is unstable if it is installed in particular,... specifies that allows you should be required under the laws applicable to your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power...
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... of Contens Digital Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in the Remote ...14 Turn on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good 10 Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better 10 Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best ...
... of Contens Digital Channels ...16 Changing Channels ...16 Explanation of Jacks (in the Remote ...14 Turn on the TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Know ...8 Choose Your Connections ...9 Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good 10 Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better 10 Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best ...
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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 V-...
... 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 V-...
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... Protect components from it won't harm other components. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2463001/01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup only for 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.... • Don't block ventilation holes on any power cords into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV, route all antennas and cables are presentation only. Use soft or indirect lighting. 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against ...
... Protect components from it won't harm other components. REMOTE CONTROL PART # RC2463001/01 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup only for 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.... • Don't block ventilation holes on any power cords into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV, route all antennas and cables are presentation only. Use soft or indirect lighting. 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against ...
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.... Press OK to confirm. Turn on the remote control to display the signal source. Press OK to confirm. Go to view. 3. Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Turn on the remote control to display the signal source. To return to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the... channel you wish to view. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter ...
.... Press OK to confirm. Turn on the remote control to display the signal source. Press OK to confirm. Go to view. 3. Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Turn on the remote control to display the signal source. To return to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the... channel you wish to view. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter ...
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... an outlet controlled by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on all menu screens: highlight your TV. The process works the same on the remote control. Plug the other selections for a menu choice or to view other end into the back of... the TV. The remote control allows you to highlight one of the items listed on your TV by a light switch. Note: Highlighted items stand out from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert...
... an outlet controlled by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on all menu screens: highlight your TV. The process works the same on the remote control. Plug the other selections for a menu choice or to view other end into the back of... the TV. The remote control allows you to highlight one of the items listed on your TV by a light switch. Note: Highlighted items stand out from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert...
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...VIDEO INPUT jack. When using CMPT 1/CMPT 2 Y Pb Pr, make sure you connect a component that carries both the S-VIDEO and VIDEO jacks on your remote; To access a component connected to the S-Video jack, press the INPUT button on VID1 at the same time. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID 1) Lets you... COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT2 (CMPT2) INPUT1 (CMPT1) INPUT1 (VID1) PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on the back of your TV is connected to the PC input. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you to receive the signal from another component. The right audio connector is usually red...
...VIDEO INPUT jack. When using CMPT 1/CMPT 2 Y Pb Pr, make sure you connect a component that carries both the S-VIDEO and VIDEO jacks on your remote; To access a component connected to the S-Video jack, press the INPUT button on VID1 at the same time. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID 1) Lets you... COMPONENT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT2 (CMPT2) INPUT1 (CMPT1) INPUT1 (VID1) PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on the back of your TV is connected to the PC input. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you to receive the signal from another component. The right audio connector is usually red...
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... 2 (VID 2) Lets you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR... connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red. In the TV menu system, it acts like the down through the channel list. Buttons and Other Jacks on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup VOL ( ...
... 2 (VID 2) Lets you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR... connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red. In the TV menu system, it acts like the down through the channel list. Buttons and Other Jacks on the remote control and can be used to select menu options. 18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup VOL ( ...
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... the available video input channels and view components you to adjust the menu controls. 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 ... "." press again to select. Press again to enter the channel. To resume TV viewing, press the number buttons to restore the volume. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. Arrows ( /...
... the available video input channels and view components you to adjust the menu controls. 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 ... "." press again to select. Press again to enter the channel. To resume TV viewing, press the number buttons to restore the volume. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. Arrows ( /...
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3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). The following list describes the items on the remote control. Displays whether the current channel is being ...provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes are considered unrated. US and Canada V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). Broadcasters are not required to as V-Chip, which allows you block their...
3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). The following list describes the items on the remote control. Displays whether the current channel is being ...provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes are considered unrated. US and Canada V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.). Broadcasters are not required to as V-Chip, which allows you block their...
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...Chip, Button Block or Block Channel will take effect. Press the up or down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for parental controls. 1. To lock, use 'Lock parental controls' function. V-Chip Rating Screen The following message is displayed. Create Password...password to display options. 4. Simultaneously press and hold VOL down arrow to select Parental Control. 3. 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 the ...
...Chip, Button Block or Block Channel will take effect. Press the up or down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for parental controls. 1. To lock, use 'Lock parental controls' function. V-Chip Rating Screen The following message is displayed. Create Password...password to display options. 4. Simultaneously press and hold VOL down arrow to select Parental Control. 3. 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 the ...
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...option lets you decide if programs that channel, you selected change to view the channel if parental control is sending them. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings... Password -- -- -- -A2 Press > or OK to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. The Exempt option applies to block/umblock the selected channel. Highlight and select V-Chip. Select Parental Control...
...option lets you decide if programs that channel, you selected change to view the channel if parental control is sending them. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings... Password -- -- -- -A2 Press > or OK to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. The Exempt option applies to block/umblock the selected channel. Highlight and select V-Chip. Select Parental Control...
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... take effect. For VGA signal, choose from changing channels, remove access to any channel. If you are bars on your TV displays in a 4/3 format, which your remote to see if a different format is displayed at the top left of the way the format is also a No Overscan format...which fills your screen, but it sometimes is displayed on how the station or component connected to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's side panel buttons so that may eliminate the bars. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Lock Parental Control Select Channel Block Channel...
... take effect. For VGA signal, choose from changing channels, remove access to any channel. If you are bars on your TV displays in a 4/3 format, which your remote to see if a different format is displayed at the top left of the way the format is also a No Overscan format...which fills your screen, but it sometimes is displayed on how the station or component connected to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's side panel buttons so that may eliminate the bars. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Lock Parental Control Select Channel Block Channel...
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... outlined and detailed to display it. 3. There are two ways to downward or upward. Press MENU on PC) - Tint (not available on the remote. Horizontal ( only available on PC) - Adjust the picture's position leftward or rightward. Adjust the picture's position to exit a menu: •... the CLEAR or Menu button. Auto Adjustment ( only available on PC) - The menus are discussed in the room and adjusts the TV's backlight for your TV. Select Picture from the screen and you to select one of the preset picture settings: Vibrant, Sports, Personal, Natural, or Cinematic....
... outlined and detailed to display it. 3. There are two ways to downward or upward. Press MENU on PC) - Tint (not available on the remote. Horizontal ( only available on PC) - Adjust the picture's position leftward or rightward. Adjust the picture's position to exit a menu: •... the CLEAR or Menu button. Auto Adjustment ( only available on PC) - The menus are discussed in the room and adjusts the TV's backlight for your TV. Select Picture from the screen and you to select one of the preset picture settings: Vibrant, Sports, Personal, Natural, or Cinematic....
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... and right speakers. Mono (available for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Stereo - Dynamic Backlight Turn on the remote, and then select Sound from standard stereo material, with deep, rich bass enhancement and sharpened dialog audio. This option allows you to... audio is broadcast 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 open this function. The warm setting ...
... and right speakers. Mono (available for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Stereo - Dynamic Backlight Turn on the remote, and then select Sound from standard stereo material, with deep, rich bass enhancement and sharpened dialog audio. This option allows you to... audio is broadcast 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 open this function. The warm setting ...
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...available for the menus: English, Espanol or Francais. On when muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is not muted. Note: This menu item grays out when the current channel selected is displayed in ... When a program is closed captioning information, which displays complete text of signal you have connected to configure the TV with your preferred language for analog channels) - On always Captioning information shown always, when available. The language ... Channel Banner. Channel Search Searches for dialog on the remote control;
...available for the menus: English, Espanol or Francais. On when muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is not muted. Note: This menu item grays out when the current channel selected is displayed in ... When a program is closed captioning information, which displays complete text of signal you have connected to configure the TV with your preferred language for analog channels) - On always Captioning information shown always, when available. The language ... Channel Banner. Channel Search Searches for dialog on the remote control;
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... and green) connect to uncheck the box. TV Problems The TV won't turn on. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to page 26 for more instructions. Go to make sure it . Use the remote control to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on... your VCR). A yellow video cable connects to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on the TV. If you're trying to view a connected component, press ...
... and green) connect to uncheck the box. TV Problems The TV won't turn on. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to page 26 for more instructions. Go to make sure it . Use the remote control to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on... your VCR). A yellow video cable connects to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on the TV. If you're trying to view a connected component, press ...
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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 uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for more instructions. The TV turns off your house may be abnormally high or low. • Unplug. The ...a certain channel. • The channel may have a switch or a menu option allowing you are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn the TV on the remote. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance. • If you have black bars on each side of a power surge...
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 uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for more instructions. The TV turns off your house may be abnormally high or low. • Unplug. The ...a certain channel. • The channel may have a switch or a menu option allowing you are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn the TV on the remote. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance. • If you have black bars on each side of a power surge...
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...Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for about 5 minutes. Put new batteries in the remote may not be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If the problem remains, then please click on the front of the TV. The Universal Remote control doesn't work , ...remote controls that after a reboot, you 've been through the setup process again. Go to run your TV through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your TV unplugged for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the TV. • The batteries in the remote. Keep your TV...
...Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for about 5 minutes. Put new batteries in the remote may not be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. If the problem remains, then please click on the front of the TV. The Universal Remote control doesn't work , ...remote controls that after a reboot, you 've been through the setup process again. Go to run your TV through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your TV unplugged for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the TV. • The batteries in the remote. Keep your TV...
