RCA L26HD31 User Guide & Warranty

RCA L26HD31 - 26" LCD TV Manual

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    contents connections 7 remote 22 features 30 menus 36 FAQs 40 warranty 46 user's guide | RCA LCD Flat Panel HDTV Table of contents 1
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    insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Caution: To TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the base or wall mounting instructions provided in the User's Guide
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    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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    ii Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Before Initial Setup...7 Protect Against Power Surges...7 Safety...7 Avoid Audio Interference...7 Avoid Direct Light...7 Check Supplied Parts...7 Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand 8 Mounting Your TV to the Wall 12 Obtain the Signal...12 What You Need...12 What
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    Operation...25 Manual Reset...25 Remote Code List...26 Chapter 3 I Using TV Features Channel Banner...30 Autotuning...30 Parental Controls and V-Chip 31 V-Chip - US and Canada...31 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 32 V-Chip Rating Screen...32 US V-Chip TV Ratings...32 Blocking Specific Content Themes
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    Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 40 Troubleshooting...41 V-Chip Rating Explanations...44 US V-Chip Rating System...44 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 44 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 45 Limited Warranty...46 Care and Cleaning...50 6 Table of contents
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    any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. • NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Safety
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    to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don't attach the table stand. Follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 12. Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Models L26HD31 and L26HD31S Parts List
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    down on the TV bag. Be sure that the TV is face down to avoid scratching the screen. Follow the directions on the following pages for assembling the stand and attaching it to the TV. 1 Post Support 3 Size M4 ST-Screws 1 Size M8 Screw Step 2 1. Remove the base and the assembly parts from the box
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    is face down to avoid scratching the screen. Follow the directions on the following pages for assembling the stand and attaching it to the TV. Figure 2 Step 2 Figure 1 1. Remove the base and the assembly parts from the box. 2. Place the hinge on the stand base, aligning the slot on the hinge to
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    part of the stand. 3. Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base. Be sure all three tabs snap firmly in place. Fastener Slot Step 4 Remove the stand cap from the TV fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot
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    directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall. The space between the TV and the wall must be at least 40 mm. Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the
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    setup boxes, to your TV. Please use the following Service Representative who will, for a fee, install your electronic entertainment system and instruct you in its operation. For details about this service Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/
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    White Yellow COMPOSITE CABLES ARE COLOR CODED-YELLOW=VIDEO; RED=RIGHT AUDIO; WHITE=LEFT AUDIO Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 12 for instructions of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player. 3. Connect your red and white audio cables
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    based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with components that have a DVI output jack. Example: Set get a picture. Go to page 12 for instructions. HDMI CABLE HDMI CABLE + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio cables are color coded Red=Right audio; white=left
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    page 18 for initial Setup Instructions. Viewing a PC 1. Plug in the TV and the computer. 2. Turn on the TV and the computer. 3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see PC displayed at the top of the TV screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons
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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 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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    Any channel already found will be stored. Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred
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    by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the different formats available. Go to page 35 for more explanation of screen formats. Watching TV Digital Channels A "D" at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching a digital channel. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format, which fills the
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    the DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. • R AUDIO Provides right audio (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components. • DVI AUDIO or HDMI2 jack for DVI. The left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the L AUDIO
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    screen. USB For factory service use only Side Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. POWER Turns the TV on and off. MENU/(OK) Brings up the TV Main TV menu system, it acts like the down arrow on the remote control
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    buttons. MENU Accesses the Main Menu. MUTE Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. OK When in the menu system, pressing the OK button selects the highlighted item. PIC Press the PIC button to display the Picture sub-menus. 22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control
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    mode (see Modes of Operation on page 25 for more details). TV Turns on the TV, displays current status and puts the remote in TV Mode. V-CHIP Press to display the Parental Control sub-menu. VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV volume. INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the
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    the remote control to operate other components: Direct Entry, Manual Code Search, and Automatic Code Search. You must try Direct Entry for at least one code before trying the other methods. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want to control. 2. On your remote control, simultaneously
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    being sent to the TV. Note: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of components.. Manual Reset The Manual Reset is used to reset the remote settings to default. Note: The reset can also be accomplished by replacing the batteries; however replacing the batteries does not
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    CCE 177 Chase Technologies 029 Cinema Sound 038 Clarinette 125 Clarion 156 133 434 RCA 007 022 074 079 080 083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 RCA & Dimensia 351 402 405 Yorx 125 Zenith 019 333 406 Cable Codes ABC 008 009 022 026 032 034 040 041 042 26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control
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    Zenith 079 085 092 100 Zentek 088 CD Codes Aiwa 009 BOSE 011 Denon 007 019 023 029 Philips 003 032 Pioneer 005 RCA 028 Sanyo 022 Sharp 002 Sherwood 020 Fisher 249 280 Flex Vision 078 Fun TV 079 Funai 010 052 340 379 391 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 492 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 27
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    030 Philips 001 009 012 015 024 025 Pioneer 031 Proscan 019 RCA 001 002 009 016 019 021 ReplayTV 004 022 030 Samsung 009 [425 019] [425 333] Durabrand 259 434] JVC 143 408] Satellite TV Codes Alphastar 051 Amstrad 100 Chaparral 045 DIRECTV......001 006 007 008 009 010 013 Remote Control
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    Shack/Realistic. 015 020 021 022025 026 028 Radix 022 035 Randex 022 035 RCA 003 012 017 021 025 030 042 073 083 097 110 Realistic. 010 015 038 Villain 010 125 Voodoo 038 Wards 010 021 022 023 0250 26 028 030 125 White Westinghouse 036 Westinghouse 046 XR-100 010 025 028 125 Yamaha 019
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    remote control. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Parental Control The Parental Control state (locked or unlocked) of the current program. TV-G Rating signal resolution. CC
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    on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see page 32. V-Chip - US and Canada V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV
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    is currently unlocked ( ) or locked ( ). US V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. 1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu. If parental controls have previously been locked, you must enter your
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    TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 Years & Older FV Fantasy Violence TV-Y All Children US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (Main Menu
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    , follow these steps: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control. 3. Select V-Chip. 4. Select Canadian V-Chip. 5. Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK. 6. Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change. 7. Press the OK
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    controls. These features can be found in other menus. Screen Formats Screen format refers to the way the picture is displayed on your TV. Press the FORMAT button on your remote screen formats: 1. Press MENU on the remote control ( the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Picture Mode. 3. Scroll to Screen
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    are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing. • Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear. Picture Menu The Picture Menu 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
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    other settings (the picture detail is somewhat decreased) Note: Video noise reduction is available for CMPT inputs only if the signal is 480i. Sound Menu The Sound Menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the Main Menu. The
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    Channel Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control; then select Channel from the Main Menu. Channel List - The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. Press the up or down arrows
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    a closed caption service mode (1.6) for of the closed caption text: White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow control the light sensor located on the face of the LCD TV reference channel, enter the current time manually. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. and right arrows to set the TV to turn off after a given amount
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    to them, there's nothing there? Some channels enabled by the cable company don't carry programming, such as video ondemand. When channels are unavailable, your TV screen is blank or appears like snow. You probably want to remove these channels from your channel list. Remove these in the Channel List
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    the following 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 to unlock
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    off unexpectedly. • The Sleep Timer may have been activated. Go to page 39 for instructions. • The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally
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    To do a reboot, unplug the power cord from the wall 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
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    Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV (V). TV-Y7 (Directed to
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    or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low no offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Canadian French V-Chip Rating System 18+ (Adult) Programming is for adults only. This program
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    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 - screen sizes 33" through 47": For how long after
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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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    RCA televisions: One year parts and labour. • All RCA Scenium televisions: Two years 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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    ); • Installation and set-up service adjustments; • Products connected otherwise than as outlined in the Owner's Manual; • Products 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
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    Care and Cleaning Caution: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint- do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase
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    pursuant to Part 15 of instructions, television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user RCA website at www.rca.com/television 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
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Table of contents
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connections
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remote 22
features 30
menus 36
FAQs 40
warranty 46
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