RCA L22HD41V Bedienungsanleitung

contents connections 6 remote 19 features 20 menus 25 FA Q s 3 0 warranty 36 user ’ s guide | LCD FLA T P ANEL 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[...]

Important Information W ARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moistur e. This product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the component. This symbol indicates that this product contains mer cury . Special disposal of t[...]

Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor dance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat r egisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 4. Do not negate the safety purp[...]

4 T able of Contens I mportant Information .......................................................................................................... ....................... i Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. .................... i Chapter 1 I Connection[...]

Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Contr ol Remote Control Buttons ......................................................................................................... ........ 19 Chapter 3 I Using TV Featur es Channel Banner ................................................................................................................. ...........[...]

Replacing your remote If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-257-7946 . A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Please have your Visa or MasterCard ready. Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only . REMOTE CONTROL PA R T # RC2463001/01 2 AAA BA TTERIES POWER CORD RC24[...]

Removing the T able Stand Y our 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. Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V ) Atta[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to r eceive 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 s[...]

Choose Y our Connections There ar e several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your TV . Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Pr oceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components. Audio R and L Video Audio/Video page 10 Audio R and L Y Pb Pr Component Video Audio Au[...]

Don’t forget: If necessary , connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player , follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect the yellow video cable to the (VID 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV [...]

Don’t forget: If necessary , connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 10 for specific instructions. Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompr [...]

HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. OR HDMI Cable HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + Red White 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 [...]

PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Viewing the Pictur e from the Connected Component 1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR. 2. T ur n on the TV and the component you want to view . 3. Press the INPUT button on[...]

Note: Highlighted items stand out from other menu items on the list (appear darker, brighter, or a different color). Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV . Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely . Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote ?[...]

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 requir es you to select your preferr ed language for the menu system. If English is your preferr ed language, press OK and pr [...]

What T o Expect W atching TV Analog Channels An “A” next to the channel number denotes that you ar e watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Y our TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMA T button to view the dif ferent formats available. Go to page 24 for more explanation of scr een formats[...]

Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV . There ar e several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal fr om your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite v[...]

Buttons and Other Jacks on Y our TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use only . AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. •L A UDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. The left audio connectors are usually white. For mono audio sour ces, [...]

Remote Contr ol Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers, time setting. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and pr ess OK (or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the “.” button to enter the sub-channel and press OK. Arrows ( / / / ) Use the [...]

20 Chapter 3 Using TV Features 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There ar e several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the remote contr ol. 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). A 135 If the channel is analog, A is[...]

Create Passwor d This option enables you to set your own password for par ental controls. 1. Press MENU on the r emote control. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press the up or down arr ow to select Parental Contr ol. 3. Press OK or the right arr ow button to display options. 4. Select Create Passwor d; then press OK or the right arr ow button to open thi[...]

Setup List & Labels Parental C ontrol Sound Exit Picture TV Ra ting TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Status View View View View View View DL S V F V Press OK to view/block programs with this rating Setup List & Labels Parental Control Sound Exit Picture TV Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Status View View View View View View DS V F[...]

US V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. T o access the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press MENU on the r emote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control . 3. Highlight and select V -Chip . Then highlight and select US V -Chip. 5. Highlight and select[...]

Setup List & Labels Parental C ontrol Sound Exit Picture Lock P arental Control Select Channel Block C hannel Button Block V- Ch i p Change Password A2 -- - - -- -- Press > or OK to change this setting. Block Buttons Select this option to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’ s side panel buttons so that they can't be used. The [...]

Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV . Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV . The Parental Control Menu is discussed in Chapter 3. T o access the menu system, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the up or down arrow to highlight an option and pr ess OK or the right arr[...]

Dynamic Backlight T ur n on this option to automatically adjust the brightness of the backlight according to the content of the incoming signal. This optimizes the pictur e quality and decreases power consumption. Color W armth - This option allows you to select one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a bluer palette of picture colors; N[...]

Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferr ed language is not broadcast with the pr ogram, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). Ther e are 16 available default languages. Current Audio Language (not available for analog channels) – Press the ri[...]

Digital CC Style If available, this allows you to customize the following display options: Digital CC Size Allows you to set the size of the digital closed caption text: Standard, Large or Small . Digital CC Font Allows you to select a character design for the digital closed caption text. A font is a complete assortment of letters, numbers, punctua[...]

List & Labels Menu Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each video input channel. Fr om the Main Menu, select List and Labels; press OK to display options. Channel Number Press the CH+/CH- to select the channel number . In Channel List If you’ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list, highlight In Channel List and[...]

30 Chapter 5 Other Information Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) What’ s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an of f-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. Y ou may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 8 for mor e information). Visit www .antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding w[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 31 Tr oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corr ected by consulting 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 cor d) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device. • The s[...]

32 Chapter 5 Other Information The buttons on the side panel don’ t work. • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the r emote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block featur e in the Parental Contr ol Menu and press OK to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. T[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 33 The Remote control doesn’ t work. • Something might be between the remote and the r emote light sensor on the front of the TV . Make sure there is a clear path. • The remote may not be aimed dir ectly at the TV . • The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorr ectly . Put new batteries in [...]

34 Chapter 5 Other Information 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 mor e of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV -[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 35 C8+ (Children 8 and older) Pr ogramming generally considered acceptable for childr en 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferr ed, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage childr en to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on televis[...]

36 Chapter 5 Other Information TTE T echnology , Inc. (“TTE”) Limited W arranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W , THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS, ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED W ARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INC[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 37 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our 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 fr om non-approved installation methods. • Si[...]

38 Chapter 5 Other Information TTE T echnology Canada Ltd. (“TTE”) Limited W arranty Limited W arranty EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W , THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS, ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED W ARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER C[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 39 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction (Y our Owner’ s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained fr om your dealer); •T ransportation cost to and fr om the Service Centre (Unless you have made other arrangements with your deal[...]

FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits ar e designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, [...]