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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
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personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on the next page. The power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power standby mode but will not completely shut the power off. In order to shut the
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the component is damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
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...i Important Safety Instructions ...i Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup ...6 Protect 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
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the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ...19 Chapter 3 I Using TV Features Channel Banner ...20 Parental Controls and V-Chip ...20 V-Chip - 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
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have your Visa or RC246 MasterCard ready. 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 Graphics contained within this
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Removing the Table Stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below. Step 1 Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on a table or other flat surface. Place the TV set face down on the TV bag
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you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. What You Need Antenna (Rabbit Ears) or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna
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Pr Component Video Audio page 10 pages 10-11 Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA product, please visit the support page at www.rca.com/tv. 1 INPUT HDMITM OR pages 11-12 Audio R and L HDMI/DVI PC INPUT HDMITM + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio VGA Audio VGA Audio pages 12
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to the (VID 2) right and left audio jacks on the side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. Composite Video Connection This get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. Red Yellow White COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED-YELLOW=VIDEO RED=RIGHT AUDIO; WHITE=LEFT AUDIO
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using the component video jacks. Go to page 10 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. CMPT Red White Green Red Blue AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR CODED - RED= RIGHT AUDIO, WHITE=LEFT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES
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specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 AUDIO PC INPUT VIDEO HDMI Cable Red White OR HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio cables are color coded TV and the other end to the audio output jack
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. Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 15 for initial setup instructions. Viewing a PC 1. Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Turn on the TV and the computer. 3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press the up or down
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• Replace the cover. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button ( ) on the side of the TV or the ON•OFF or TV button on the remote control. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup You will need to use the remote control to complete the setup of your TV. The remote control
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in your TV allows all of the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the you've connected the TV to the cable or an off-air signal before you start the next part of the setup. Set Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Signal Type Cable Auto Channel Search
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available. Go to page 24 for more explanation of screen formats. Watching TV Digital Channels A "D" next to the channel number denotes that you are OK. • Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you may notice that the channels change more slowly than usual. This is
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mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI cables from the component to the TV. To access a component connected to the S-Video jack, press the INPUT button on your remote; then press the up or
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and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use only. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT TV to operate many TV features. ( ) POWER Turns the TV on and off. MENU Brings up the TV Main Menu. VOL ( ) Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, it acts like the right arrow on the remote control
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. RC246 Remote control part number RC2463001/01 Note: This TV utilizes new remote control signal codes and may not be compatible with your existing universal remote (e.g. satellite box remotes, cable box remotes, generic universal remotes, etc.). Over time, newer universal remote controls that
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(L) (See page 22). Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings (See page 23). Once you block programs, you can unblock them by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see page 21. V-Chip - US and Canada V-Chip reads
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on changing a password, see page 24. If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for 5 seconds. The next time you enter the Parental Control menu, you will be able to enter a new password. V-Chip Rating
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Only D Sexually Explicit Dialogue TV-14 TV-PG Parents Strongly Cautioned Parents Guidance Suggested L Adult Language S Sexual Situations TV-G General Audience V Violence TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 Years and Older FV Fantasy Violence TV-Y All Children 22 Chapter 3 Using TV Features
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remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip. 4. Select Canada or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, Block All unrated programs are not available. Block Channel Turn this option on to block the channel you choose
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. If you're using this to keep children from changing channels, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the side panel blocked. Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don't, the Button Block action will not take
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contains menus and controls to configure the way the picture appears. The Picture Menu options apply to the video for the main TV and VIDEO INPUT selections. All picture options can be applied to each input - VID 1, VID 2, CMPT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and PC. Press MENU on the remote. Select Picture from
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turn off this function. Sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote Preset Allows you to choose a specific Sound Preset. Press the right arrow right speakers. Surround On/Off Analog TV Sound Controls the manner in which the sound comes
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Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control; then select Setup from the Main HDMI 1, HDMI 2, CMPT INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected component's menu. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
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, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan or Black. TIME Enter Time If you want to set the time manually, use the digit keys to set the hours and minutes. Press OK to select AM or PM. Automatically Timer Use the left or right arrows to set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time. 28 Chapter 4 Using the
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Menu The Parental Control Menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to Pages 20-24 for more information. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Channel Number A2 In Channel List Label In Favorite Channel List Press CH+/CH- keys to change channel. Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 29
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fill your screen. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is formatting the video. If there are bars on the screen, press the carry programming, such as video ondemand. When channels are unavailable, your TV screen is blank or appears like snow. You probably want to remove
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troubleshooting list. TV Problems The TV won't turn on. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in another device. • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control for more instructions. There is
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to page 27 for more instructions. You are having problems with the HDMI Connection. • Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your component and reconnect it. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it
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outlet or power strip. Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug in the TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please click on the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number
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(S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V). TV-Y7 (Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may all ages groups. While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines:
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years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television unrealistic way. Television Specification Broadcasting system
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(1) year from date of purchase for parts. What we will do: • At TTE's discretion, pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. See "How to get service" New LCD Televisions
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: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods. • Signal reception problems not
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: • All RCA televisions: One year parts and labour. • All RCA Scenium televisions: One year parts and labour. What TTE Technology Canada Ltd. will do: At TTE's discretion, pay an Authorized RCA Service Centre for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with
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or cable systems; • Remote control batteries; • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes (including but not limited to rental purposes); • A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada; • Special, incidental or
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for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For assistance, visit the RCA website at www.rca.com/tv or call 1-877-794-7977. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your