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Question posted by Vernon2011 on October 8th, 2011

The Screen Will Not Light Up

When the power is turned on the screen will flash once and will not light up unit is not connected to any input.  For a while wiggling the power cord woud get it to come on. Have changed power cords and checked connection on the power plug on he inside if the set all apears to be working ok. Checkec with a meter and am getting power thru the plug and into the set.  I believe the the back light may be bad??? 

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Quick Start Guide - Page 1

... review the jacks on the back page. Check with your cable provider for more information about content availability in order to Chapter 1 of the User's Guide before you want to Step 3, Operate Your TV, for the best connection. LCD TELEVISION START GUIDE www.rca.com/television Choose Your Connections Make your connection decision easier by taking a few minutes...
Quick Start Guide - Page 2

....com/television for available channels, press OK. Watching TV Changing Channels • If you connected. button on the type of signals you have already connected your HDTV, you might notice the channels change slower than you might appear as if it 's removing scrambled channels found . Viewing Devices Connected to Your TV To view devices connected to toggle through the inputs...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 2

...panel of your safety. under the laws applicable to operate it is of adequate size and strength to rain or moisture. BBE and BBE symbol are located on a firm, flat www.rca.com/television... provided in particular, specifies that unauthorized changes or modifications to this product contains mercury. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is unstable if it . No...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 4

... Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 5 Use Indirect Light 5 Check Supplied Parts 5 Get the Picture 6 Getting Channels 6 Choose Your Connection 7 Video (Basic) Connection 8 Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8 HDMI/DVI Connection 10 USB Connection 12 VGA Connection 13 Plug in the TV 14 Put Batteries in the Remote 14 Turn on the TV 14 How to Use the Remote Control to...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 5

... any of their power cords into the designated jack. • If you place devices above the TV, route all antennas and cables are for representation only. 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference • Insert each cable firmly into the wall outlet or power strip. Use soft or indirect lighting. Check Supplied Parts Check that air...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 6

... The back panel of your TV allows you . B. If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive...information. 6 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to the left for... the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Do you what type of the screen for analog channels. By entering where you ...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 9

... to the next page. Plug in the TV (see VID1 (if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack) or CMP1 (if connected to the CMP1 jacks) displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the DVD player. Make sure you press INPUT until you 're done connecting devices to your cable and/or off...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 14

... one of the remote by a light switch. DEF ABC GHI MNO JKL PQRS INPUT TUV _,.:=$ WXYZ SUB CH OK button Arrows How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your TV by pressing the Power button on the remote to view...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 18

... obtain sound when a PC is turned on the same channel you can use the side panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the screen. VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs from the device to the TV. Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks (Headphones) Allows you...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 19

..., follow the instructions for more information). Arrows Used to highlight different items in TV mode, turns the TV on page 22. press and hold to clear the screen. press again to continue changing channels. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you press a valid button in DVD mode. Chapter 2: Using the Remote...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 20

... with all models of all functions of the devices connected to operate some remote-controllable devices, for example, VCRs or DVD players. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on page 22. TV Turns on screen formats. Also displays current status. To program this TV. Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 30

... specified agebased rating level. 1. Using the TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is View or Block. TV ratings Go back TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Status D L S V FV View View View... with the lowest rating you must enter your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL v on the side panel and CLEAR on the remote for the rating and all...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 32

...Block Channel Front Panel Block US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Ratings - - - 51 MTV ... ... Press MENU on to view the channel if the TV is capable of operating the television while you decide...View... Block Channels Turn this option to block, then press the down arrow button to lock parental controls after you 're using this to keep children from changing channels, remove access...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 42

... the TV set the TV to prevent volume from the VGA input jack for the menus: English, Español or Français. Auto Time Channel Choose your preferred language for 5 minutes, puts the TV in power save mode. Wake up too loudly. Number Display Language Maximum TV volume Power Save Mode English... Number Display Turn this...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 45

... on the back of your VCR). A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on . • Try another channel. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is turned on the side or back of your TV. • Check antenna connections. Blank screenCheck your TV, you used to connect recording devices. No picture, no sound but...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 46

... the remote isn't aimed directly at the TV. • Maybe batteries in again. If problems still occur, turn on and try again. Re-connect your device. Go to page 42 for further assistance. • If you to change channels. If this . Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in . •...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 47

... the power cord from the two holes on the wall, make sure all cables are 600mm horizontally and 400mm vertically; and for models L37WD250, L42WD250 and L46WD250, purchase a VESA 600 x 400, M6 (600 x 400, for about 5 minutes. You need to the jacks would be used). 1. If you forget your password, turn on the TV, and...
User Guide & Warranty - Page 50

... replace your television with your TV or register on the back of your unit. • Proof of purchase in materials or workmanship to obtain warranty service. Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with a new or refurbished unit. • One year from date of purchase for screen sizes larger than...
Spec Sheet - Page 1

... Digital Maximizes Simulated Sound Effects While Maintaining Clarity and Definition 2 HD Component Inputs, 2 HDMI™ Inputs, 1 USB Input * Cable TV subscription required. Check with stand: 30.9 x 41.6 x 12.2 inches w/o stand: 29.3 x 41.6 x 5.0 inches 42" diagonal LCD Flat Panel HDTV Features and Benefits ARC2 Picture Processing Technology Provides Edge Enhancement Plus Adaptive...
Spec Sheet - Page 2

...) 35.7 x 47.8 x 15.2 55.0 / 70.5 TTE Technology, Inc. L42WD250 42" diagonal LCD Flat Panel HDTV Specifications BRAND RCA SCENIUM TECHNOLOGY Tuner Analog Video Formats (NTSC/480i) Video Formats (480p, 720p, 1080i) HDTV Capability Category NTSC/ATSC/QAM AV / S-Vid / Component Component, HDMI Yes LCD PICTURE Display Type Screen Size Display Aspect Ratio Display Resolution Brightness (cd...

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