RCA 40LA45RQ manual

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    ModeJ Number_ Part No.: RNO340E0100 Changing Entertainment. Again. www.rca,com[...]

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    CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIB[...]

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    1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed allwarnings. 4. Follow allinstructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, do not use near a laundry tub,in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the m[...]

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    23. WARNING: Toprevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall inaccordance with the installation instructions. 24. Toreduce the risk ofelectric shock, the grounding of center pin of plug must be maintained. 25. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded t[...]

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    Caution and Warning .................................................................................................................................... i FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................... i Safety Precautions ............[...]

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    OSD Menu Operations ............................................................................................................................. 21 Adjust the OSD Screen .................................................................................................................................... 21 Picture Menu ..............................[...]

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    Before Turning On TV Check Accessories Check the accessories that are packed with your TV. :| =i_[O]l i: [l[o] _ i i :[o] I r;V;V;| :_;_l I i = -'| I _ PART NO.: RE20QP28 r±_q ",Zeiv;J = -'t [_e] -'1 =] =,,tkvjl_',_ tr±_ _1 D] MACHINE SCREW TAPPING SCREW riCH QUICK START REGISTRATION USER'S GUIDE GUIDE CARD CHILD SAF[...]

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    TV 40LA45RQ is packaged with the TV stand separated from the cabinet. To setup the TV table stand, please carry out the installation according to the instructions below. Step One Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion to prevent the LCD panel from being damaged. The LCD panel is easy to scratch, so please: 1. Choose an absolutely flat s[...]

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    The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. Your TV 40LA45RQ has a side panel, which allows you to receive analog and/or digital television channels via ANT/CABLE jack. Before connecting your TV, determine using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. A. Antenna Connect the antenna to TV via coaxial cable on ANT/CABLE [...]

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    Choose Your Connections TV 40LA45RQ supports various of connecting ways from other devices (such as DVD, VCR, Set-top box, ect.). Please follow the table sheet to choose the cables which adapt to your device. AUDIO-IN L and R, Video In AUDIO-IN L and R COMPONENT 1 Y, Pb, Pr COMPONENT 2 Y, Pb, Pr HDMI IN 1,2, 3 PC INPUT VGA, Audio In Note: Video/Aud[...]

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    Connecting AV Composite device (Good Video Quality) To connect an composite AV device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: 1. Connect the Video In jack on the back of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (yellow). 2. Connect the AUDIO-IN and R jacks on the back of TV to the audio output jacks of device via audio cable. Notic[...]

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    Connecting YPbPr Component device (Better Video Quality) To connect a component device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: 1. Connect the COMPONENT 1,2 Y/Pb/Pr jack on the back of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (green, blue and red). 2. Connect the COMPONENT 1,2 AUDIO-IN L and R jacks on the back of TV to the audio ou[...]

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    Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality) To connect an HDMI device, such as a DVD player, please Connect the HDMI1,2, or 3 jack on the back of TV to the output jacks of device via HDMI cable. Note: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It carries the audio and v[...]

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    Connecting a computer To connect a computer, follow these steps: 1. Connect the PC INPUT VGA port on the back of TV to the VGA output jack of device via D-sub 15-pin cable. 2. Connect the PC INPUT Audio In jack on the back of TV to the audio output jack of computer with audio cable (3.5mm). Note. If you want to use your TV as a monitor, please noti[...]

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    ANT/CABLE: Connect to receive the signal from your antenna or cable via coaxial cable. Head phone: Connect a 3.Smm headphone for personal audio. Digital Audio-out: Connect a coaxial cable for digital audio output. AUDIO OUTPUT L/R: Connect double-channel coaxial cables for analog audio output. Note:• Digital Audio-out and AUD/O OUTPUT L/R are sup[...]

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    Side Keypad Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the side keypad buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. INPUT: Displays the Source Select List. MENU ([_): Displays the TV Main Menu. CH+:Scans up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu o[...]

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    Inserting Batteries in the Remote Remove the cover of battery cabin on the back of the remote control by lifting the cover Insert two AAA batteries making sure the polarities (+ and ) are aligned correctly Place the cover back If the remote control does not work, check these points: • Are the polarities (+) correct? • Are the batteries worn out[...]

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    Remote Oontrol Buttons MUTE ([:_): Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. POWER (_): Turns the TV on or off. CH.LIST: Displays the channel list. FAV.: Adds the current channel to your favorite list, or erases the current channel from your favorite list (if this channel is a favorite channel already). FAV.+ or[...]

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    If it is the first time you turn on your TV, or you have done Clear Channel List option (see page 28), the initial setup menu appears automatically. Menu Language To choose your menu language, press the left/fight arrow until the language you need appears. Available languages: English, French and Spanish. Signal Type To choose your TV tuner signal [...]

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    Turning On and Off Connect the AC cord to power the LCD TV. At this time the TV will enter standby mode and power indicator shows red. Use Power button (_) on the side panel of TV or on the remote control to turn on the TV. After switching off the TV for 5 seconds, you can turn on TV again. Choosing TV Channel Tuning To Analog Channels An analog ch[...]

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    Channel Bar Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the channel bar will appear on the right top of screen. It displays the current channel's information. The following list describes the items on the channel bar. A2/D50-1 MTV/KOCE-HD Mono/English 480i/1080i 16:9/CC/TV-PG Oct-31 23:14 Mon ATV DTV If the channel is analog, A is displaye[...]

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    Adjust the OSD Screen The OSD (On Screen Display) menu enables you to approach to the TV functions. To use OSD menu system, press MENU button on remote control, then use left/right arrow to highlight an option from PICTURE, SOUND, CHANNEL, PARENTAL, SETUP or OTHERS and press ENTER button. Press the up and down arrow to move to a different option wi[...]

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    Screen Settings Screen Size: Select a screen aspect ratio. (Available ratio: Full, Normal, Waterglass and Cinema.) Please choose the ratio that applies to your video signal format best. Auto Wide: Make the screen size compliant with signal format automatically. If you turn on this function, the Screen Size setting will be ignored. PC Settings (only[...]

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    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. Press ENTER button to proceed to SOUND menu. Use up/down to choose the function you need, press ENTER or right arrow to adjust or enter a sub-menu. The sub-menu image and explanation are shown below. [...]

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    Equalizer Settings The seven-band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the audio frequency settings. You can select one of the equalizer presets (OFF, POP, ROCK, JAZZ) or create your own personal preset (USER). Press the left or right arrow to select the frequency (100Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz, 4KHz, 10KHz) you want to adjust. Use the up or do[...]

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    Signal Type Select your TV signal type: Air or Cable. Auto Channel Search Execute an auto channel search (see page 18). Parental Menu The Setup Menu enables you to lock program with special content, panel key board and input source. Press MENU and choose PARENTAL from the Main menu. Press the ENTER button to proceed to PARENTAL menu. Lock Parental [...]

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    Movie Rating Use arrow keys to select the rating level you want to block, press ENTER to IocWunlock the rating level. If you have blocked a lower level rating, the higher ratings will be blocked too. For example, when PG-13 is blocked, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked at the same time. TV Rating Similar with Movie Rating. After adjusting, press MENU [...]

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    Canada V-Chip Press ENTER or right arrow to enter US V-Chip ratings menu, which contains two sub-menus: English Rating and French Rating. English Rating Press ENTER or right arrow to enter English rating menu. Use arrow keys to select the rating level you want to block, press ENTER to IocWunlock the rating level. If you have blocked a lower level r[...]

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    Change Password Change the password of parental menu. Input the old password. Input the new password. Input the new password again to confirm. Front Panel Lock Select this option to block or unblock the TV's side panel buttons so that they can't be used. Source Lock This option allows you to lock or unlock the input source. The source blo[...]

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    Setup Menu The Setup Menu lets you config the TV with your preferences. Select SETUP from the Main Menu. Press ENTER button to proceed to SETUP menu. Use up/down to choose the function you need, press ENTER or right arrow to adjust or enter a sub-menu. The sub-menu image and explanation are shown below. Closed Caption Closed Caption Press left/righ[...]

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    Digital CO Style -- Select the item you want to adjust in Digital CC Style menu with up/down arrows. After changing, you can preview the caption style here. Clock Time Zone Select your time zone: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Samoa, Newfoundland, Atlantic. Auto Clock Select auto clock on/off. Auto clock helps you synchronize [...]

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    Others Menu The Others Menu lets you config the TV with your preferences in other features. ©hoose OTHERS from the Main Menu. Press ENTER button to proceed to SETUP menu. Use up/down to choose the function you need, press ENTER or right arrow to adjust or enter a sub-menu. The sub-menu image and explanation are shown below. Blue Back Press ENTER b[...]

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    What's the most convenient way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an antenna to the TV Input jack to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 8 for more information about antenna setup). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital [...]

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    ldent ng Problen If there are any problems when using the product, please consult the list below. If the list does not solve the problem, call our Customer Service Center immediately. TV Problems The TV can't be turned on. • Make sure the AC cord is plugged in. • Check the wall outlet, make sure the AC output works normally and stably. •[...]

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    Can't select a certain channel. • The channel may be blocked or not approved in the PARENTAL Menu. • The channel may be skipped in channel list in CHANNEL Menu. Check the blocking and skipping status of channel. The stereo sound performance is bad. • It may be a weak station. Use the SOUND Menu and set Analog Sound as Mono. A black box a[...]

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    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 Strongly Cautioned): Contains some material that m[...]

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    C8+ (Children 8 and older): Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed 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 v[...]

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    40LA45RQ VESA 400 x 200 M6 screws, length 14mm 200 mm I 400 mm i I [ ? ® Note: A. The wall mount is not contained in the accessories sold with television. We only provide the installing specifications but not the wall mount itself. If you need the mount, please consult with the local dealer for a VESA wall mount. B. We strongly suggest to set the [...]

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    Diagonal Display Size Television System Channel Coverage Power Supply RF input Connection Interface Video input Audio input Audio output Graphic input Resolution Component/HDMI mode With stand Dimension Without stand Package With stand Weight Without stand Package Power Consumption 40 inches American TV standard ATSC/NTSC system VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-6[...]

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    ON Corp US, Inc. 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92122 ©2010 ON Corporation RCA is a trademark of RCA Trademark Management SAS used under license to ON Corporation.[...]