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Question posted by dwanger on December 9th, 2011

Hdmi Does Not Work. None Of The Hdmi Inputs Work.

I have tried two different HDMI cables and I get the error message   ( unuseable signal).  Model Number L42fhd37yx8

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on December 9th, 2011 9:33 PM
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There is an upgrade and instructions on this link. I'm not sure what the issues addressed by this upgrade, but it might help: http://support.ttetech.com/en-us/softwareupgrade.html


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Related RCA L42FHD37 Manual Pages

User Guide & Warranty - Page 1

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
User Guide & Warranty - Page 4

... ...6 Instructions at the Beginning of the User's Guide 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 6 Use Indirect Light ...6 Check Supplied...Composite Video Connection ...12 Component Video Connection ...12 HDMI/DVI Connection ...13 PC Connection ...14 Viewing the...Input Jacks ...20 Side Panel Buttons ...20 Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...21 Using the INPUT...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 5

... 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 31 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 32 US V-Chip Menu ...32 US V-Chip TV Ratings ...32 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...33...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 11

... chart to determine which connection is best for US customers: If you prefer, we can provide you . Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to connect your TV. Input Ant/Cable Composite Video S-Video Component Video PC HDMI Signal Compatability 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats) 480i 480i 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 13

...and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Using the example of the TV. 2. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI2/DVI INPUT jack on the back of the TV (or the HDMI1...more convenient) and to the HDMI2/DVI INPUT jack on the set -top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable. Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI Out jack on the back of your ...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 14

HDMI Cable Red White OR HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio cables are color coded Red=right audio; white=left audio Note: The maximum resolution is an example of the TV and the other end to page ...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 17

...Signal Type Channel Search Cable ... The search then looks for digital channels and places the number of retail and home modes. This number...CABLE INPUT jack, the option is also the most home environments. There are unavailable to highlight Signal Type, if you chose Cable ...you connect the Cable to exit, MENU for Setup menu. Any channels already found next to work properly. When ...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 19

... connect a PC to your computer, or other device with an HDMI output. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a device that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your TV to the CMP2 L and R AUDIO jacks. The...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 20

... menu controls. Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the same time and the remote control will bark...models L42FHD38, L46FHD38, L52FHD38 and L40FHD380.) 20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup HDMI 3 INPUT Lets you to connect headphones to listen to a compatible mass storage device with an HDMI OUTPUT. S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO INPUT...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 24

... press the VOL+ button, the TV button lights up when you that device. This tells you press any button that works in lights up . Modes of devices. Note: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of Operation The button corresponding to turn the device ON or OFF. 3.
User Guide & Warranty - Page 26

... DVD) on the remote. The first digit indicates the database device type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, 4 for VCR, 5 for Audio and 6 for CD), the following 3 digits indicate the brands as ...214 225 279 287 335 369 Akai 142 Alco 093 Alpine 152 Altec Lansing 140 Amphion Media Works 104 107 Amplifier Technologies 118 AMW 104 107 Anam 080 148 Angstrom 034 Apex 403 407 ...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 30

...the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you press the DVD ...to when you press the INFO button on the remote. Broadcast signal resolution Ratings information The Parent control state of them by pressing the... the current channel. 3 Using the TV's Features Note : This feature only works with other RCA devices. If the current channel is available on your remote control...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 31

...Device is connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the back of ... no content themes will receive the message This channel is connected to the HDMI INPUT channel when you will only be...channel 3. How V-Chip Works for HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,CMP1, CMP2, or PC INPUTS. Change channel or press ... tune to the component VIDEO INPUT channel (CMP1 or CMP2) when you to as an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver, or ...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 38

... Note: Video noise reduction is available for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. This feature is especially useful for the CMP1 and CMP2 inputs only if the signal is receiving. Normal; Channel Search Searches for channels the signal is 480i. The warm setting corresponds to configure how the picture looks. Picture Menu...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 40

... light sensor is an example using a certified HDMI 1.3 cable. Note: These captioning style options only have an...Number Display Language Power Save Mode English To always display the channel number on screen, put check in order for this feature to work... enter the number zero, then number eight. However, some HDMI devices may prevent the feature from the Input/RF INPUT for example,...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 44

...try to page 39 for instructions. If problems still occur, turn on the front of your picture, the device you may have been activated. The Remote Control Doesn't Work • Something might have been activated because of the HDMI... cables are tuned to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 INPUT and you 're receiving Unusable Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on your HDMI or...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 45

... the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for 10 seconds. After you block movie ratings...V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don't work You must lock the settings. Then plug in... section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your Warranty under How To Get Service...updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in the TV, turn the TV off. ...
User Guide & Warranty (French) - Page 26

... 225 279 287 335 369 Akai 142 Alco 093 Alpine 152 Altec Lansing 140 Amphion Media Works 104 107 Amplifier Technologies 118 AMW 104 107 Anam 080 148 Angstrom 034 Apex 403 407 ...Adelphia 005 025 Americast 092 Antronix 045 046 Archer 046 047 AT & T 002 Bell South 092 Cable Vision 004 102 Cabletenna 045 Cableview 044 Citizen 051 Clearmaster 091 ClearMax 091 Colour Voice 049 050 ...
Spec Sheet - Page 1

... contrast on the screen. It features Full 1080p HDTV technology performance for your area. This TV is perfectly balanced for crisp, lifelike details, SRS® WOW Audio Enhancement, fast panel response times, and 5 HD inputs: 3 HDMI (v1.3) and 2 HD Component. L42FHD37 42" 1080p LCD Flat Panel HDTV Features and Benefits For the ultimate in your room...
Spec Sheet - Page 2

.../PVacEkaRgeLdA) Y 46.A5 /V56O.3VERLAY CABLE (Without DVD) (With DVD) REAR CONNECTIONS - SW Upgrade SIDE PANEL - INPUTS Composite Video Input S-Video Input Audio Input for DVI 1 L/R jack panels Side Panel Back Panel R L DVI AUDIO INPUT HDMI 2 DVI INPUT HDMI 1 INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID2) AUDIO-R AUDIO-L AUDIO PC INPUT VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT Y Y Pb Pb Pr Pr L L AUDIO...

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