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...applicable to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of cable entry as vases, should not be registered at www.rca.com/television. Product Information Keep your attention to your outlet. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Therefore, you will not ...the rear of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Also, make sure the TV is installed in particular, specifies that this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/...
...applicable to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of cable entry as vases, should not be registered at www.rca.com/television. Product Information Keep your attention to your outlet. Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Therefore, you will not ...the rear of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). Also, make sure the TV is installed in particular, specifies that this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will need them. Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer/...
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... 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 ...15...
... 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 ...15...
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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 ...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-...
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 ...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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...8226; If your remote, call 1-800-257-7946. Avoid Audio Interference • Position cables properly; 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 ...indirect lighting. Check Supplied Parts Check that is directed toward the screen. NEVER plug your TV into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV, route all components before you need to the Important Safety Instructions Safety Information • Protect...
...8226; If your remote, call 1-800-257-7946. Avoid Audio Interference • Position cables properly; 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 ...indirect lighting. Check Supplied Parts Check that is directed toward the screen. NEVER plug your TV into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV, route all components before you need to the Important Safety Instructions Safety Information • Protect...
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...or a VCR. 2. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your selection. Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your component is an example... of the TV screen. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Press OK to get a picture. Press ...
...or a VCR. 2. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your selection. Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your component is an example... of the TV screen. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Press OK to get a picture. Press ...
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... button or right arrow to view other selections for a menu choice or to complete the setup of your TV. Plug the other menu items on the list (appear darker, brighter, or a different color). The remote control allows you to the previous menu, press the GO BACK key or left arrow. 14 Chapter 1 Connections... and Setup Turn on the TV Turn on your choice and select it. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on the remote control. To select a menu item, press the arrows to...
... button or right arrow to view other selections for a menu choice or to complete the setup of your TV. Plug the other menu items on the list (appear darker, brighter, or a different color). The remote control allows you to the previous menu, press the GO BACK key or left arrow. 14 Chapter 1 Connections... and Setup Turn on the TV Turn on your choice and select it. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on the remote control. To select a menu item, press the arrows to...
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...select menu options. For mono audio sources, be used to select menu options. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can use the left audio connectors are usually white. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. In the... TV menu system, it acts like the right arrow on the remote control and can be used to use the side panel buttons on your remote, you connect a component with an HDMI output. VOL ( ) Decreases the volume....
...select menu options. For mono audio sources, be used to select menu options. Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and can use the left audio connectors are usually white. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. In the... TV menu system, it acts like the right arrow on the remote control and can be used to use the side panel buttons on your remote, you connect a component with an HDMI output. VOL ( ) Decreases the volume....
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... to show upcoming program information, if available. press again to cycle through your existing universal remote (e.g. VOL - 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; press...to enter the channel. INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (Watch TV, VID 1, VID 2, S-VID, CMPT 1, CMPT 2, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3). TV Press to normal viewing. Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and ...
... to show upcoming program information, if available. press again to cycle through your existing universal remote (e.g. VOL - 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; press...to enter the channel. INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (Watch TV, VID 1, VID 2, S-VID, CMPT 1, CMPT 2, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and HDMI 3). TV Press to normal viewing. Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and ...
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... V-Chip menus involve software inside your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls. If the current channel is analog, this space will be set in the connected component's parental controls. Current time. If available, TV programs can also block programs that have blocked the rating and/or content... may appear when you 're currently viewing are not available for the US and Canada ratings explanations. 20 Chapter 3 Using TV Features The following list describes the items on the remote control. See page 34 for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, CMPT 1, CMPT 2, or PC INPUTS.
... V-Chip menus involve software inside your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls. If the current channel is analog, this space will be set in the connected component's parental controls. Current time. If available, TV programs can also block programs that have blocked the rating and/or content... may appear when you 're currently viewing are not available for the US and Canada ratings explanations. 20 Chapter 3 Using TV Features The following list describes the items on the remote control. See page 34 for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, CMPT 1, CMPT 2, or PC INPUTS.
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... 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 for parental controls. 1. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press the up or down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for V-Chip, Button Block or Block Channel...select whether the status of the settings for 5 seconds. Select Confirm, then re-enter your own password using digit keys. For information on the remote control. Press MENU on changing a password, see page 24. If you enter the correct password, the Parental...
... 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 for parental controls. 1. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press the up or down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for V-Chip, Button Block or Block Channel...select whether the status of the settings for 5 seconds. Select Confirm, then re-enter your own password using digit keys. For information on the remote control. Press MENU on changing a password, see page 24. If you enter the correct password, the Parental...
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... the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you want to view/block programs with this rating. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. Press the down... Ratings View Press OK or > to change . 7. 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). 8. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above...
... the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you want to view/block programs with this rating. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. Press the down... Ratings View Press OK or > to change . 7. 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). 8. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above...
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... of operating the television while you are bars on your TV displays in 4/3, which your TV. It depends on your TV is sent in a 16/9 format. Please input your screen. The remote still tunes to your remote to lock parental controls after you 're using this setting. Using the digit keys...OK to try a different format that is available for SD Video appear below. Normal Full Cinerama Zoom 24 Chapter 3 Using TV Features From the Parental Control Menu, highlight and select Change Password. Screen Formats Screen format refers to set a new V-Chip password. If you to the...
... of operating the television while you are bars on your TV displays in 4/3, which your TV. It depends on your TV is sent in a 16/9 format. Please input your screen. The remote still tunes to your remote to lock parental controls after you 're using this setting. Using the digit keys...OK to try a different format that is available for SD Video appear below. Normal Full Cinerama Zoom 24 Chapter 3 Using TV Features From the Parental Control Menu, highlight and select Change Password. Screen Formats Screen format refers to set a new V-Chip password. If you to the...
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... Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Picture Preset Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Contrast Advanced Settings Personal 50 50 4 0 80 Press > or OK to TV viewing. • Press the GO BACK or left arrow to display it. 3. Use the up and down arrow to highlight ... or upward. Use the left arrow. Adjust the picture's position to adjust the brightness of the picture. Horizontal ( only available on the remote. It also serves as an energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate (typically in the picture. Picture Sound Setup List...
... Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Picture Preset Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Contrast Advanced Settings Personal 50 50 4 0 80 Press > or OK to TV viewing. • Press the GO BACK or left arrow to display it. 3. Use the up and down arrow to highlight ... or upward. Use the left arrow. Adjust the picture's position to adjust the brightness of the picture. Horizontal ( only available on the remote. It also serves as an energy-saving feature by lowering the backlight power level when appropriate (typically in the picture. Picture Sound Setup List...
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...adjust the level of the five-band equalizer presets or create your own personal preset. 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 choose between these options: Low for... done adjusting the levels, press the OK button to a program that retains picture sharpness and detail. Dynamic Backlight Turn on the remote, and then select Sound from just two speakers or headphones. Medium for providing a clearer picture in mono only.
...adjust the level of the five-band equalizer presets or create your own personal preset. 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 choose between these options: Low for... done adjusting the levels, press the OK button to a program that retains picture sharpness and detail. Dynamic Backlight Turn on the remote, and then select Sound from just two speakers or headphones. Medium for providing a clearer picture in mono only.
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... by pressing the MUTE button. Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 27 The Closed Caption options are not available for more information. Note: This menu item grays out when the current channel selected is not available on the remote control; If you are 16 available default languages.... Default Audio Language Choose the language you turn the TV off. The language chosen becomes your preferences. Signal Type Choose the type of ...
... by pressing the MUTE button. Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 27 The Closed Caption options are not available for more information. Note: This menu item grays out when the current channel selected is not available on the remote control; If you are 16 available default languages.... Default Audio Language Choose the language you turn the TV off. The language chosen becomes your preferences. Signal Type Choose the type of ...
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...on the back of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting the sharpness function to it is turned on the Parental Control Menu and press OK to page 15 for more information. • If your audio source has only one jack or is selected on the ...3/4 switch on your video cables connected to the TV's L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks. • The sound settings may be set correctly. Go to uncheck the box. Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on . • Try another device. ...
...on the back of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting the sharpness function to it is turned on the Parental Control Menu and press OK to page 15 for more information. • If your audio source has only one jack or is selected on the ...3/4 switch on your video cables connected to the TV's L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks. • The sound settings may be set correctly. Go to uncheck the box. Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. • Select the Block Buttons feature on . • Try another device. ...
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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 make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the Setup menu. If this . You can't select a certain channel. • The channel may be blocked or not ...approved in the Parental Control Menu. • If using a VCR, check to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for more instructions. Check Closed Caption in the correct mode (press the TV/ VCR button on your component and reconnect it back in and out, or...
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 make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the Setup menu. If this . You can't select a certain channel. • The channel may be blocked or not ...approved in the Parental Control Menu. • If using a VCR, check to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for more instructions. Check Closed Caption in the correct mode (press the TV/ VCR button on your component and reconnect it back in and out, or...
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... Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for about 5 minutes. Make sure there is fixed. Note that become available should pick up the new TV codes. Other Information Chapter 5 33 The V-Chip won't let me watch a program, even though it on your remote), select Parental Control, select Lock Parental Control. Go to the Main...
... Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for about 5 minutes. Make sure there is fixed. Note that become available should pick up the new TV codes. Other Information Chapter 5 33 The V-Chip won't let me watch a program, even though it on your remote), select Parental Control, select Lock Parental Control. Go to the Main...
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...do not spray liquid directly on which the serial number has been altered or removed; • External antenna or cable systems; • Remote control batteries; • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for warranty information. ©2009 TTE ... specific legal rights, which are in addition to statutory warranties, which take precedence over the terms of cleaners will damage the TV. Contact your dealer for institutional or other arrangements with water on top of purchase whereby he undertakes this responsibility); • Installation...
...do not spray liquid directly on which the serial number has been altered or removed; • External antenna or cable systems; • Remote control batteries; • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for warranty information. ©2009 TTE ... specific legal rights, which are in addition to statutory warranties, which take precedence over the terms of cleaners will damage the TV. Contact your dealer for institutional or other arrangements with water on top of purchase whereby he undertakes this responsibility); • Installation...
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... Reverse 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode). . . . SW Upgrade Treble, Bass, Balance, Volume, Mute Control Yes Equalizer Yes Broadcast Stereo MTS Stereo Headphone Jack Output Yes REMOTE CONTROL Remote Model Number RC246 Second Audio Program (SAP Yes Dolby Processing Yes Premium Sound SRS TruSurround XT ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED)...TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN U.S.A 46290 rca.com/television ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are subject to change without notice. l46FHD37R SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL FORMAT CAPABILITY RF Tuning Capability ATSC/NTSC/QAM Refresh Rate ...
... Reverse 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode). . . . SW Upgrade Treble, Bass, Balance, Volume, Mute Control Yes Equalizer Yes Broadcast Stereo MTS Stereo Headphone Jack Output Yes REMOTE CONTROL Remote Model Number RC246 Second Audio Program (SAP Yes Dolby Processing Yes Premium Sound SRS TruSurround XT ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED)...TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis, IN U.S.A 46290 rca.com/television ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are subject to change without notice. l46FHD37R SPECIFICATIONS SIGNAL FORMAT CAPABILITY RF Tuning Capability ATSC/NTSC/QAM Refresh Rate ...