RCA L42WD250 User Guide & Warranty
RCA L42WD250 - 42" LCD TV Manual
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reality: reproduced. LCD User's Guide Connections page 7 Menus page 36 Remote page 19 FAQs page 44 Features page 27 Warranty page 50 - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 2
may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 3
manufacturer's instructions. 8. unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 4
Safety Instructions i Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect 5 Protect Against Power Surges 5 Protect Devices from Overheating 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference 5 Use Indirect Light 5 Check Supplied Parts 5 Get the Picture 6 Getting - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 5
uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. Check Supplied Parts Check that the following - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 6
Connections and Setup ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 7
your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Video1 R AUDIO Audio1 - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 8
INPUT 1 (VID1) Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. R AUDIO L VIDEO 3 2 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO L AUDIO R Y Pb Pr VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO Component Video (Advanced) Connection This is an example - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 9
on the DVD player. 3. Connect your red and white audio cables. Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the CMP1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 10
the HDMI/DVI jack. * *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. HDMI 1/DVI INPUT R DVI AUDIO INPUT L C A Device with HDMI Y Pb Pr Video Out R L Audio Out HDMI Out OR B DVI Out L R Audio Out Device with DVI 10 Chapter 1 - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 11
to the R and L jacks on the back of the device. Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; White= left audio ON•OFF button INPUT button ON•OFF TV PIP SAT•AUX DVD GO BACK VOL CH MENU MUTE INFO + CH CTRL ZOOMCLEAR PRESETS ZOOM+ GUIDE ?!+- DEF ABC GHI MNO JKL PQRS INPUT TUV - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 12
camera, JumpDrive (FlashDrive), or mp3 player. • Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB device and the other end to the USB jack on the TV. ON•OFF button Viewing the Connected Device INPUT button ON•OFF TV PIP SAT•AUX DVD GO BACK VOL CH MENU MUTE INFO + CH CTRL - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 13
necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. VGA INPUT VIDEO AUDIO 2 3 Connecting the sound from the TV while using the PC, press the PRESETS button. Highlight PC Sound source and press the right arrow to choose TV tuner. Viewing the PC 1. Plug in the TV - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 14
Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 15
... ... Complete Channel Setup Make sure you've connected the TV to cable and/or an off-air signal before you start the next part of the setup. Set the Signal Type If you connected Cable to your ANTENNA/CABLE jack, the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to continue - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 16
from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might want watching a digital channel. What To Expect Watching TV • Remember: Look for an A at the sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays these channels in a 16/9 type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 17
is usually white. • DVI AUDIO R (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI1 jack for DVI. The right audio connector is usually red. Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. 17 - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 18
a VGA output, to this jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable. VGA AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the VGA jack. Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to connect a PC to your TV. VIDEO OUTPUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 19
the TV on or off. If in another mode (SAT•AUX or DVD) and programmed, will turn the device on or off. PIP Makes the PIP or POP window appear and disappear. Go to page 34 for more information on PIP. PRESETS Displays Picture and Sound preset; CC Settings; Current Audio Track, PC Sound source - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 20
to operate many brands of remote-controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other devices. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it's already programmed to operate some RCA devices. Notes: The TV button can't be programmed on this remote - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 21
TV PIP SAT•AUX DVD GO BACK VOL CH Programming the Remote There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other devices: Direct Entry, Manual manual code search first. MENU MUTE INFO + CH CTRL ZOOMCLEAR PRESETS ZOOM+ GUIDE ashes 3 times, then the remote exits manual code search - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 22
device buttons blinks each time the remote TV button lights up. This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example). Volume Punchthrough Feature You may find this feature helpful if you've connected your devices to an audio - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 23
TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have to press the VOL +/- or MUTE buttons. Follow the instructions button blinks off, then release the MUTE button. 3. Press and release the device button that you programmed to operate the audio system - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 24
•AUX or DVD) on the remote. Audio Codes AIWA 839 842 851 860 APEX 486 RADIO SHACK 505 534 525 RCA 460 471 507 REALISTIC 469 REGAL 535 512 466 496 SHAW 511 SIGNAL 474 SIGNATURE 463 SL MARX 474 TIME WARNER 506 TOCOM 464 513 520 501 TOSHIBA 486 TV86 487 UNIKA 468 469 471 UNITED CABLE - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 25
373 PHILIPS 371] [344] [345] PIONEER 909 977 RCA 409 REPLAYTV 373 SONIC BLUE 373 SONY 372 657 TiVo 371 372 344 345 657 983 912 909 TOSHIBA 983 DVR/Cable Combos CABLEVISION 506 ILLICO 506 PIONEER 506 ROGERS 506 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 506 TIME WARNER 506 VIDEOTRON 506 DVR/SAT Combos BELL - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 26
GUIDE 609 SYLVANIA 581 TOSHIBA .... 641 632 638 629 630 607 572 624 625 631 ULTIMATE TV 653 659 UNIDEN 633 573 611 UNITED 597 VIDEO CIPHER II 574 WEB TV APEX 949 ASHA 354 AT&T 373 AUDIO DYNAMICS 376 377 234 AUDIOVOX 245 274 292 300 337 RADIX 245 RANDEX 245 RCA ...[225] 245 [308] 309 311 - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 27
mono. The current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. Displays the current tuner, channel time left on sleep timer, if the sleep timer is set. Current time. Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA devices. The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 28
Channel 3 or 4 Device is connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver, is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y Pb Pr) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 29
TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained on page 30. If available, TV inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL v on the - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 30
menu for rating limits to take effect. Note: If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL v on the side panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password. To view age-based ratings after you - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 31
Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence 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 View View View English ratings Go back 18+ 14+ PG G C8+ C Status Block Block Block View - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 32
remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). TV's side panel buttons so that they can't be used by someone, like a young child. The remote still tunes to any channel. If you're using this to keep children from changing channels, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 33
Go to page 38 to adjust picture settings. Screen Formats Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV. Press the ZOOM +/- button the bottom of the screen. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays in a 16/9 format. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 34
smaller window. ON•OFF TV PIP SAT•AUX DVD GO BACK VOL CH MENU MUTE INFO + CH CTRL ZOOMCLEAR PRESETS ZOOM+ GUIDE ?!+- DEF ABC GHI MNO picture, press the CH CTRL button. 4. Press the PRESETS button on the remote control and go to PC Sound source. Choose PC if you want to hear sound - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 35
Using the TV's Features PIP Problems? • If you are channel surfing or changing inputs in the main window and PIP disappears, you may have tuned to an input that doesn't support PIP. • If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray, you may have activated the Parental Control feature and the program - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 36
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Main Menu Exit TV Channel List Sound Picture PIP Setup Parental Control Time USB Device Sound Go back Equalizer Sound Type Sound Mode Dynamic Bass Balance Auto Volume Level Internal Speakers Headphone Settings Advanced Settings ... Stereo... Normal - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 37
to the input selected. Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 38
the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). Picture Menu The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the picture looks. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 39
menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences. To access the Setup menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Setup from the Main Menu. Channel Setup Signal Type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Auto Channel Search Searches for - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 40
the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen . Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI1, HDMI2, CMP1, or CMP2 inputs. These settings must be set in the connected device's menu. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times the TV's sound is muted - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 41
Digital CC Back. Color Black... Using the TV's Menu System Analog CC Type If available, If available, lets you select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels. Digital CC screen behind the digital closed-caption text: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan. Note: - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 42
Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time. Auto Time Channel Choose your PBS station to have the TV set the time for you. Wait about one minute for the time to be set. Enter Time If you didn't set the time reference channel, enter the current time manually. If it is eight - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 43
the television. Wake up Time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on. Wake up Channel Lets you select a specific channel the TV a folder and press PLAY. Playback Options Choose playback options for pictures and audio files. Slideshow Speed Adjust how many seconds is between each slide - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 44
channels are enabled by the cable company that don't carry programming, such as videoon-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV's screen is blank or 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 - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 45
on the side or back of your TV. • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 38 for more instructions. No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 46
is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your device. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. • If you are tuned to the HDMI 1 or 2 input and you're receiving Unusable Signal message on-screen, press the - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 47
5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on the TV, and see if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please visit 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. Bottom of the base Remove - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 48
dialogue (D) or situations (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 fically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 49
as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 50
not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer). • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. • Damage from - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 51
Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft - RCA L42WD250 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 52
to Part 15 instructions, TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Visit the 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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