RCA L42WD250 manual

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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Pr oduct Registration Please fi ll out the product registration card (pa[...]

Important In for ma tion Important Information i Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance[...]

4 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ..................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5 Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid A[...]

Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a [...]

Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 Get the Pictur e The fi rst 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 location of the jack. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Coaxial cable Outdo[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Audio/Video page 8-9 page 10-11 HDMI™ OR Video1 Audio1 R and L R DVI AUDIO INPUT L HDMI 1/DVI INPUT HDMI 1/DVI HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface ar e trademarks or register ed trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI™ HDMI/DVI adapter Choose Y our Co[...]

Connections and Setup 8 Chapter 1 COMPONENT VIDEO YP b P r VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO L R AUDIO LR AUDIO VIDEO R AUDIO L AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) Video (Basic) Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for specifi c instructions. 1 Don't forget: If necessary , connect[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 • If you're done connecting devices to your TV , go to page 15 to complete the Initial Setup. • T o continue connecting devices, go to the next page. Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced) This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD player . Usin[...]

Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 OR Device with DVI L R Device with HDMI Audio Out DVI Out Pb Y Video Out Pr HDMI Out L R Audio Out R DVI AUDIO INPUT L HDMI 1/DVI INPUT B HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack. A *Don't forget: If necessary , connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for [...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter White Red Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; White= left audio HDMI cable Connecting the Device High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Sin[...]

Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 INPUT SUB CH MENU CLEAR ZOOM- CH CTRL GUIDE MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF TV SAT•AUX DVD PIP PRESETS INFO ZOOM+ ?!+- ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ _,.:=$ + USB Connection This is an example of a connection using the USB jack. Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a compatible mass sto[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. AUDIO VGA INPUT VIDEO Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer . 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6. 2. Connect your monitor cable. Connect one end of a 15[...]

Connections and Setup 14 Chapter 1 INPUT SUB CH MENU CLEAR ZOOM- CH CTRL GUIDE MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF TV SA T•AUX DVD PIP PRESETS INFO ZOOM+ ?!+- ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ _,.:=$ + 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 t[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV , the language screen appears. Channel setup Go back Signal type Cable... Auto Channel search ... English Français Español Set the Menu Language The fi rst part of the setup al[...]

Connections and Setup 16 Chapter 1 Y ou might fi nd there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view. T o get rid of these channels, press MENU and choose Setup . Highlight and select List and Labels . Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might want to do it later . Go to page 40 f[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 17 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical or der) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV . There are several ways to connect devices. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) Lets you connect a d[...]

Connections and Setup 18 Chapter 1 HDMI2 Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output. VGA INPUT Connect your computer , or other device with 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 pi[...]

Chapter 2 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers; time settings; and options with letters, such as the Message option, using these buttons. T o enter a channel, press the number buttons and press [...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 20 Chapter 2 REVERSE, PLA Y , FORW ARD, RECORD, STOP , P AUSE (buttons at bottom of the r emote) If programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable devices, for example, VCRs or DVD players. SA T•AUX Places the remote in SA T•AUX mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the s[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 21 Pr ogramming the Remote There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other devices: Dir ect Entry, Manual Code Sear ch, and Automatic Code Search. If you have recently purchased the device you want to control or if the device has many codes, you might want to try the manual code search fi rst[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 22 Chapter 2 4. Press and release the ON•OFF button once. There is a delay of approximately 6 seconds before the remote starts the code search. The device buttons blinks each time the remote control sends a code to test with your device. Keep pointing the remote at the device. 5. Once the device turns off, quickly press [...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 23 Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the V olume Punchthrough feature, whenever the 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 below to set up V olume Punchthrough. 1. On your remote con[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 24 Chapter 2 PIONEER ........................... 678 701 702 719 750 837 876 PROTON ..................................................................... 666 QUASAR ......................................................................716 RADIO SHACK .......... 668 699 706 750 786 868 874 876 RCA .............. 661 667 703[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 25 HARMAN KARDON ...................................................427 HIT ACHI ............................................... 404 407 419 428 HITEKER .................................................................... 445 HUMAX ...................................................................... 912 ILO ...[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 26 Chapter 2 SHARP ........................................................................ 604 SKY NETWORK ........................................... 614 615 646 SIERRA I II III ............................................................ 561 SONY .................................................... 623 657 659 602 ST AR[...]

Chapter 3 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Featur es Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen ([...]

Using the TV’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV . Y ou can select from the following inputs or channels: Disabled Choose this if you don’t have a device connected to the TV , or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct[...]

Chapter 3 29 Using the TV’ s Features Parental control Go back Lock Parental Control - - - - Select Channel 51 MTV Block Channel Front Panel Block US V -Chip ... Canada V -Chip ... Unrated/Exempt Ratings View ... Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 30 Chapter 3 TV ratings Go back Status D L S V FV TV -MA V iew TV -14 View TV -PG View TV -G View TV -Y7 View TV -Y View The V -Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- based ratings you can block or view . Ra[...]

Chapter 3 31 Using the TV’ s Features E nglish ratings Go back Status 18+ Block 14+ Block PG Block G View C8+ View C View French ratings Go back Status 18 ans+ Block 16 ans+ Block 13 ans+ Block 8 ans+ View G View C View Blocking Specifi c Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 32 Chapter 3 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level. T o access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Select Par ental Contr ol . 3. Select US V-Chip . 4. Select Movie Ratings . Blocking Movie Ra[...]

Chapter 3 33 Using the TV’ s Features Futur e Rating Region Y ou might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn't there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you defi ne additional parameters for parental controls. This option and its name are d[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 PIP (Pictur e-in-Pictur e) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture or display two pictures side by side, called POP . For more information on customizing the PIP feature, go to page 39. The main and PIP channels must be from differen[...]

Chapter 3 35 Using the TV’ s Features PIP Problems? • If you are channel surfi ng 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 exceeds the rating limits[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 36 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System 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 Par ental contr ol menu is discussed in the Features chapter . T o access[...]

Chapter 4 37 Using the TV's Menu System Go back SAP Audio Output Fixed... Default Audio Language English... Current Audio Track English... Advanced settings Go back Sound Preset Personal... Frequency Range ... Equalizer T o view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option, press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Fr e[...]

Using the TV's Menu System 38 Chapter 4 Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the FIXED/ V ARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. • V ariable Provides variable output from the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifi er and the volume is controlled by the TV . • Fixed Provides fi xed outpu[...]

Chapter 4 39 Using the TV's Menu System Advanced Picture Settings (not available on VGA) Film Mode (3:2 Pulldown) Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on fi lm (like most movies) and subsequently converted to a different format (for TV broadcast, for example). Film mode processes the converted signal so that it lo[...]

Using the TV's Menu System 40 Chapter 4 List and Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel. Channel Number Use the number buttons on your remote to enter 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 press the right arrow to [...]

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Using the TV's Menu System 42 Chapter 4 Prefer ences Ch. Number Display Turn this feature on if you want the channel number always available when you press the CH+ or CH- button. Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus: English , Español or Français . Maximum TV volume This feature is intended to prevent volume from be[...]

Chapter 4 43 Using the TV's Menu System W ake up Time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on. W ake up Channel Lets you select a specifi c channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set. Turn of f Timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself of f. Turn of f Time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself off. USB[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 44 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Other Information Fr equently Asked Questions (F AQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. Y ou might need to purchase an antenna. Go[...]

Chapter 5 45 Other Information T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems 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 something else. • The front p[...]

46 Chapter 5 Other Information Buttons don’t work • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Fr ont Panel Block in the Par ental contr ol menu and press OK to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try ag[...]

Chapter 5 47 Other Information Problems with V -Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • Y ou must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Par ental contr ol , select Lock Par ental Contr ols . I don’t r emember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If you forget your password, turn the TV[...]

48 Chapter 5 Other Information V -Chip Rating Explanations US V -Chip Rating System TV -MA (Matur e Audience O nly) Specifi cally 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). T[...]

Chapter 5 49 Other Information C8+ (Children 8 and O lder) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: V iolence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve confl ict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on televis[...]

50 Chapter 5 Other Information Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship to the fi rst consumer purchaser . For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges for screen sizes 32” and smaller . One year from date of purchase for labor charges for screen sizes lar ger t[...]

Chapter 5 51 Other Information • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY , INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT . THIS[...]

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