RCA L52FHD2X48 User Guide & Warranty
RCA L52FHD2X48 - 52" 120HZ 1080P LCD HDtv Manual
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contents connections 7 remote 20 features 28 menus 34 FAQs 41 warranty 47 user's guide | LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L42FHD2X48/L46FHD2X48 /L52FHD2X48 Table of contents 1 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 2
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 cable entry as practical. Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Don't place the TV - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 3
service personnel. Service is required when the component is damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling onto the component, rain or moisture exposure, abnormal operation, or if the component has been dropped. 12. If an outside antenna or cable - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 4
10 Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good 11 Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better 11 Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best 12 Connecting a PC Component 13 Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 14 Viewing a PC ...14 Plug in the TV ...15 Put Batteries in the - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 5
Remote ...23 Modes of Operation ...23 Manual Reset ...23 Remote Code List ...24 Chapter 3 I Using TV Features Channel Banner ...28 Autotuning ...28 Rating Screen ...30 US V-Chip TV Ratings ...30 Blocking Specific Content Themes ...31 US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...31 Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 6
the TV Menu Using the Menu System ...34 Sound Menu ...34 Picture Menu ...35 Channel List Menu ...37 Setup Menu ...37 Parental Control Menu ...39 Time Menu ...39 USB Menu ...40 USB Connection ...40 Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 41 Troubleshooting ...42 V-Chip Rating - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 7
TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions cables, do not coil the cables. • Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. Avoid Direct Light Don't place the TV only. CABLE MANAGEMENT - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 8
instructions below: Step 1 1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table. 2. Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag. Step 2 Remove the Table Stand from the TV the TV's net To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount Models L42FHD2X48 /L46FHD2X48/L52FHD2X48 Purchase - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 9
Rabbit Ears) or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable 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 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 10
Ant/Cable Composite Video S-Video Component Video PC HDMI Signal Compatability 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats) 480i 480i 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz VGA, SVGA, XGA 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 11
on the side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player. Composite Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 for instructions. Red Yellow White COMPOSITE - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 12
This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 for instructions. Green Red Blue COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODEDGREEN, BLUE AND RED Red - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 13
to page 9 for instructions. HDMI Cable Red White OR HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Audio 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, follow these steps: 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 14
13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 for instructions. AUDIO PC INPUT VIDEO Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 15
control. Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup Note: Highlighted 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 appear in the on-screen menus. The process works the same on all - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 16
Sound Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control Time USB Go Back Signal Type Channel Search Cable Channel search complete. Press OK to review language, press the OK button or right arrow and proceed to set the TV Location Mode. To choose another language, press the down arrow until that - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 17
screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing 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 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 18
connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVI. The right audio connector is usually red. PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15-pin, D-sub cable. Note: Do not connect PC AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 19
sound coming from the TV. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO to the VIDEO INPUT. HDMI INPUT 4 Allows you to connect a component with an HDMI OUTPUT. USB - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 20
your selections at any time. GO BACK Returns to the previous channel. INPUT Accesses the available input channels (WATCH TV, VID 1, VID 2, CMPT, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and HDMI 4.). To resume TV viewing, press the number buttons to enter the channel or press the CH+ or CH- buttons. MENU Accesses - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 21
is enabled, pressing this button turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This button illuminates when you press players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Your remote control also comes pre-programmed to control some RCA components. Notes: • The TV - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 22
to operate. The first digit indicates the component type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, 4 for VCR, 5 for Audio, 6 for CD); the other 've tested all codes for your component's brand, or try to run a Manual Code Search. Using a Manual Code Search Note: Before using Manual Code - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 23
the remote to control the component. For example, press DVD to control your DVD player. 2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF. 3. Use the 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 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 24
the database device type (0 for DVD, 1 for Satellite TV, 2 for Cable, 3 for DVR, 4 for VCR, 5 for Audio Technologies 029 Cinema Sound 038 Clarinette 125 GE 020\ Glory Horse 133 Go Video 144 GPX 404 421 Gradiente 389 Halfer RCA 007 022 074 079 080 083 093 099 363 367 372 380 393 434 RCA - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 25
NET 086 TV86 064 U.S.Electronics 026 Unika 045 046 United Cable 081 Universal 045 046 047 V2 091 Verizon 105 000 017 023 029 Philips 003 032 Pioneer 005 RCA 028 Sanyo 022 Sharp 002 Sherwood 020 Sony TV 079 Funai 010 052 340 379 391 Gateway 323 GE 041 046 125 167 205 250 Go Video - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 26
395 010] [395 103] Funai 379 125] Go Video 227 100] [402 084] [404 086] [413 075] Polaroid 390 074] [423 112] Presidian 391 075] RCA .........[389 073] [401 083] [411 097] [422 009 Howard Computers 020 HP Media Center PC 020 Microsoft JVC 143 408] Satellite TV Codes Alphastar 051 Amstrad 100 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 27
013 030 033 103 125 Howard Computers 038 HP 038 Hush 038 Hughes Network 022 035 Matsushita 025 Media Center PC 038 MEI 025 Memorex 007 010 Radix 022 035 Randex 022 035 RCA 003 012 017 021 025 030 Vector Research 019 023 Vector 002 Video Concepts 019 023 Videomagic 035 Videosonic - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 28
AM Current time. Autotuning Exit Sound Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control RCA devices. Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA components. The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for the different components connected to your TV - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 29
source, such as an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver, or DVD player, is connected to the three component VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y Pb Pr) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component VIDEO INPUT channel (CMPT) when you press the corresponding component button. PC - Choose this option - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 30
to the left limit is view or block. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of agebased ratings you can block or view. TV Ratings Go Back Exit Sound Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control Time USB TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Status D L Block View View View View View S V FV Press - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 31
Suggested 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 TV Ratings Go Back Exit Sound Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control Time USB TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Status D L View View - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 32
this rating. Note: These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them. Exit Sound Picture to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the side panel blocked. Don't to add a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you define additional - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 33
function on the HDTV. Pressing the MENU and VOLUME UP buttons on the side panel of the TV set at HDMI/ be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster. CMPT signal. Examples of the different formats appear below available for SD video : Normal Full Cinerama Zoom Using TV - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 34
one of the five-band Equalizer Presets or create your own personal preset. Sound Preset Allows you to choose a specific Sound Preset. Press the right arrow the input selected. Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) - This option plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 35
during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to 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, HDMI 3, HDMI 4 and PC. Picture Preset - (not available on PC - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 36
Settings Exit Sound Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control Time USB Go Back Motion Enhancer Cinema Drive Game Mode Color Enhancer Motion Profile Demo Mode Reset Off On Off Low High Off Press < / > or OK to change this setting. Video Noise Reduction (not available on PC) - This setting - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 37
you have connected to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Channel Search Searches for channels VIDEO INPUT channel among VID 1, VID 2, CMPT, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and HDMI 4. In Channel List (only available for TV < / > keys. Closed Caption Exit Sound Picture Channel List Setup Parental Control Time USB - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 38
provides expanded capabilities when your TV is connected to an HDMI CEC-compliant component using a certified HDMI 1.3 cable. Here is an example using an HDMI CEC-compliant DVD player connected to the TV. • Upon activating the feature, the TV searches for HDMI CEC-compliant components that are - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 39
player is turned on with the disc already loaded, the TV automatically switches to the associated input and initiates play. • If you connect another HDMI CEC component and/or change the HDMI input used for an existing HDMI CEC component, you should turn the HDMI time manually. Use Sound Picture - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 40
, or MP3 player. If you have a USB flash drive, plug in the drive directly. If you have a component with USB: • Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB component and the other end to the USB jack on the side of the TV. • To access and adjust the options of the - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 41
of channels, but when I try to tune 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 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 42
button on your VCR). The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality. • If you're getting a black and white picture from a component you've connected to your TV, you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks. A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 43
the TV button and then try to change channels. The stereo reception is noisy. • It may be a weak station. Use the Sound Menu and Sound Type to choose mono. A black box appears on the screen. • Closed captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 37 for more instructions - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 44
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. 44 Chapter 5 Other - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 45
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 indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 (Parents - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 46
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 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 47
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 discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 48
purchased or serviced outside the USA. • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Special, incidental or consequential damages. Product Registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit or register on-line at www.rca.com/television. It - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 49
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 discretion of TTE based upon the TTE Limited Warranty statement. • At the sole discretion of TTE, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 50
: • Customer instruction (Your Owner's Manual describes how to 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 - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 51
assure adequate ventilation. IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you - RCA L52FHD2X48 | User Guide & Warranty - Page 52
been tested and 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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LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV
For use with models: L42FHD2X48/L46FHD2X48
/L52FHD2X48