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RCA L26HD41 User Guide & Warranty

RCA L26HD41 - 25.9" LCD TV Manual

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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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, such as vases, should be placed on the component. WARNING The 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 to ensure your safety This symbol indicates that this product contains
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instructions. sold with the component. When the TV is placed on a cart, Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required 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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Important Safety Instructions ...i TV ...14 Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup 14 Complete the Initial Setup ...15 Set the Menu Language ...15 Set the TV Location Mode ...15 Complete Channel Setup ...15 What To Expect ...16 Watching TV- Analog Channels ...16 Watching TV - Digital
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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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. Please 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
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there are five M4 ST-screws for models L26HD41 /L26HD31R). Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet. 1 Step 3 (Only for model L26HD41 /L26HD31R) Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet using a M3 ST-screw and a screwdriver. TV cabinet with stand cap attached
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Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. You are ready to receive off-air local digital and analog channels. Cable Service Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the
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(CMPT) Audio/Video Audio R and L Y Pb 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
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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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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 technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with
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page 11 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. HDMI/DVI INPUT cables are color coded Red=right audio; white=left audio Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor,
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VIDEO jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. HDMI/DVI INPU 1 AUDIO PC INPUT Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the
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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 allows you to navigate through and select items that
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language, press OK and proceed to set the TV Location Mode. To choose another language, press all of the detected channels; some of the digital cable channels may be scrambled. 3. When Channel cancel the search. Any channels already found will be stored. 4. When Channel Search is complete, the menu
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formats. Watching TV Digital Channels A "D" next to the channel number denotes that you are watching a digital channel. Most digital video is sent connected to your HDTV, you may notice that the channels change more slowly than usual. This is perfectly normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer
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cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI components. • 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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Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use only. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) TV. 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 Brings up the TV
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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 become available should pick
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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 the program's age-based rating
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the digit keys. Note: When you enter the correct password, the Parental Control menu is displayed. For information 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
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to take effect. TV Rating Status D L Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y View View ve locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock. Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented
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access the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and
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your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button, and the format type is displayed at the top left of the screen. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays in a 16/9 format. Most digital video
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or Menu button. The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing. • Press the GO BACK or left arrow repeatedly until the menus VID 1, VID 2, CMPT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2 and PC. Press MENU on the remote. Select Picture from the Main menu. Press the OK button or right arrow to display
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adjust audio output. To access the Sound Menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the Main Menu. Press the OK button your own personal preset. Sound Preset Allows you to choose a specific Sound Preset. Press the right arrow to cycle through the options 26 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu
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you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control; then select all channels at all times. Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning Digital CC Type If available, this allows you to select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels. Digital
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options only have an effect on true digital closed captions. Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning-it depends on what the digital closed caption text: White, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan or Black. TIME Enter Time If you want to set the time manually, use the digit
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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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. Why does the first channel search take a long time? If you have both analog and digital channels, the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list. If you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for scrambled channels, non-scrambled channels, and each sub-channel of that
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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 25 for more instructions. There is no
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page 27 for more instructions. You are having problems with the HDMI Connection. press the INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the trouble sending video information to the TV. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If problems
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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 provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service. Other Information
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V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip 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
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or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way. Television Specification Broadcasting system Receiving Channels Tuner type US System NTSC-M ATSC standard (8VSB), QAM VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 14-36 (A)-(W) 37-59
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original owner New LCD Televisions model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information can be found on the back of your unit. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If it is determined that your unit requires service, the service Authorized RCA Service Center
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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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your unit's date of purchase and model/ serial number ready. The model/serial number information can be found on the back of your unit. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If it is determined that your unit requires service, the service location will be at the sole
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instruction (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer); • Transportation cost to and from the Service powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint
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instructions the user is 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