RCA LED42B45RQ manual

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    1 Child Safety Guide[...]

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    2 Use una montura que se ha recomendado por el fabricante de monitor y/ o listado por un laboratorio independiente (como UL, CSA, ETL). S i g a t o d a s l a s i n s t r u c c i o n e s o f r e c i d a s p o r e l f a b r i c a n t e d e m o n i t o r y m o n t a j e d e p a r e d . Child Safety Guide[...]

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    1 3 Child Safety Guide ........................................................................................................................................ Table of Contents Caution and Warning ................................................................................................................................... ....................[...]

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    4 Table of Contents OSD Menu Operations .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. ........................................................[...]

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    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 RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC RULES COULD AVOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or [...]

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    1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 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 th[...]

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    25. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, gro[...]

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    TV STAND SCREWS SCREW TAPPING M4 x 10mm, 4pcs Part# RS01TB410H MACHINE SCREW M4 x 10mm, 4pcs Part# RS01TM410H AAA BATTERIES TV STAND BASE TV STAND NECK Before Turning On TV Check Accessories Check the accessories that are packed with your TV. Select TV Location Select a flat, stable table to place your TV set. Please follow the Safety Instructions[...]

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    TV LED42B45RQ is packaged with the TV stand separated from the cabinet. To setup the TV table stand, please ca rry out t he inst alla tio n according to the instructions below. The panel can be scratched easily, so please: 1. Choose an absolutely flat surface to place the TV on. 2. Use soft cloth or cushion to face the TV panel. Do not put TV on t[...]

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    AC 100-120V 60Hz ANT/ CABLE The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. Your TV LED42B45RQ has a side panel, which allows you to r eceive 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 T[...]

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    Choose Y our Connections TV supports various connections to other devices (such as DVD, VCR, Set-top box, etc.). Please follow the table to choose the cables which adapt to your device. HDMI cable Note: HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Caution: Unplug the AC[...]

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    Audio L R Audio L R Y Pb Pr Video HDMI Side Panel Connections Connecting AV Composite device (Good Video Quality) To connect a composite AV device, such as a DVD player , follow these steps: 1. Connect the VIDEO jack on the back of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (yellow). 2. Connect the R-AUDIO-L jacks on the back of TV to t[...]

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

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    The back of TV Side Panel Connections Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality) HDMI Connection The picture below is an example of a connection using the HDMI video jack. To connect a HDMI device, s uch as a DVD player , please Connect the HDMI 1/DVI, 2, 3, or 4 jack on the back of TV to the output jacks of device via HDMI cable. Note: 1. HDMI (H[...]

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    VGA Speaker or headphone Side Panel Connections Connecting a computer To connect a comp uter, 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 SOUND/DVI jack on the back of TV to the audio output jack of computer with audio cable (3.5mm). PC Connection The[...]

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    TV Jacks Explanation ANT/CABLE: Connect to receive the signal from your antenna or cable via coaxial cable. HEAD PHONE: Connect a 3.5mm headphone for personal audio. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: Connect a coaxial cable for digital audio output. HDM I IN 1/D VI, 2, 3 , 4: (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) It provides an uncompressed digital connection t[...]

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    Back Keypad and Front Panel Back Side Keypad Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the keypad buttons on your TV to operate many TV features. INPUT: MENU: Displays the TV Main Menu. Displays the Source Select List. VOL-: Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, it acts like the left arrow on the remote control and can be use[...]

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    Inserting Batteries in the Remote Remote Control Reception Angle • 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. • Are the polarities (+, -) correct? • Are the batteries worn out? • [...]

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    Remote Contr ol Buttons Numeric Buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers. CH.LIST: Displays the channel list. To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press this button to enter the sub-channel and press ENTER. PICTURE: Switches between the preset picture mode (see page 23). SOUND: Switches between the preset [...]

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    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now Searching... Please Wait... Press MENU to skip analog signal scanning and ENTER/EXIT to exit MOVE SELECT : Exit Return Analog Channels Found: 1 Digital Channels Found: 0 3% PICTURE SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL SETUP OTHERS *GJUJTUIFmSTUUJNFZPVUVSOPOZPVS57PSZPVIBWFEPOF$MFBS$IBOOFM?[...]

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    Adjusting TV Stand Angle The TV cabinet can manually adjust to left or right for 30 degrees from the center. You can adjust the angle for the best viewing effect and comfort. Basic Operations Turning On and Off Connect the AC cord to power the LED LCD TV. At this time the TV will enter standby mode and power indicator will turn red. Use Power butto[...]

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    Mono A 2 480i Air Oct-31 23.14 Mon English KOCE-H D M T V D 5 0 - 1 1080i Oct-31 23:14 Mo n Air Channel Bar Press the DISP LAY button on the r emote control, the channel bar will appear on the top right corner of the screen. It displays the current channel’s information. The following list describes the items on the channel bar. Adjusting Volume [...]

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    PICTURE Adjust settings to affect picture quality. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE Screen Size PC Settings Color Temperature Advanced Picture Settings Pi ct ur e Se tt in gs Warm Wide 6TFVQEPXOUPDIPPTFUIFGVODUJPOZPVOFFEQSFTT &/5&3PSSJHIUBSSPXUPBEKVTUPSFOUFS[...]

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    ADVANCED PICTURE SETTINGS Moderate contrast ratio between bright and dark areas of picture. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE Film Mode Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Dynamic Contrast Off Off Low Off PICTURE Adjust settings to affect picture quality. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE S[...]

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    t 4PVOE.PEF$IPPTFUIFQSFTFUTPVOENPEFPGZPVS 574UBOEBSE4PGU6TFS%ZOBNJD0OMZJO6TFSNPEF ZPVDBOBEKVTU#BTT5SFCMF#BMBODF t #BTT"EKVTUUIFCBTTDPNQPOFOUPG57TPVOE t 5SFCMF"EKVTUUIFUSFCMFDPNQPOFOUPG57TPVO[...]

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    &OUFSBDIBOOFMMBCFMUPSFOBNFUIFDVSSFOUDIBOOFM 4FUJGUIFDVSSFOUDIBOOFMJTUIFGBWPSJUFDIBOOFM 4FUJGUIFDVSSFOUDIBOOFMJTTLJQQFE 1SFTTVQEPXOBSSPXUPTXJUDIUIFDIBOOFMZPVXBOU UPFEJU CHANNEL SETTINGS Adjust parameters MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHAN[...]

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    PARENTAL CONTROL Set TV parental controls. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE V-Chip Change Password Keypad Lock Source Lock Clear Channel List Lock Parental Control Remote V-CHIP Restrict movie and TV programs by US Ratings. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE Canada V-Chip Block Unrated Show [...]

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    4JNJMBSXJUI.PWJF3BUJOH TV RATING Press ENTER to confirm, MENU to return previous page, UP/DOWN to select MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA TV-Y D L S V FV 6TFBSSPXLFZTUPTFMFDUUIFSBUJOHMFWFMZPVXBOUUP CMPDLQSFTT&/5&3UPMPDLV[...]

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    FRENCH RATING Press ENTER to confirm, MENU to return previous page, UP/DOWN to select MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ G /PUF 5IFTFSBUJOHTBSF BWBJMBCMFPOMZJGUIF CSPBEDBTUFSJTTFOEJOH SBUJOHJOGPSNBUJPO 4JNJMBSXJUI&OHMJTI3BUJOH ENGLISH RATING Pre[...]

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    3FNPUF 4FMFDUZPVS3FNPUF0GG3FNPUFPS3FNPUF 5IJTJTGPSTQFDJBMQVSQPTF ,FZQBE-PDL 4FMFDUUIJTPQUJPOUPCMPDLPSVOCMPDLUIF57 TTJEFQBOFMCVUUPOTTPUIBUUIFZDBOUCFVTFE $IBOHF1BTTXPSE $IBOHFUIFQBTTXPSEPGQBSFOUBMNFOV *OQVUUIFPM[...]

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    CLOSED CAPTION Adjust Closed Captioning settings. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE Analog Caption Type CC1 Service1 Digital Caption Type Default Digital CC Preset Digital CC Style Caption Display Off Menu Language SETUP Set various TV options. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE Menu Transpar[...]

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    .FOV-BOHVBHF 5PDIPPTFZPVSNFOVMBOHVBHFQSFTTUIFMFGUSJHIUBSSPXVOUJMUIFMBOHVBHFZPVOFFEBQQFBST "WBJMBCMFMBOHVBHFT&OHMJTI'SFODIBOE4QBOJTI *OJUJBM4FUVQ8J[BSE 5PTFUUIFJOJUJBMTFUUJOHTTFFQBHF .FOV5SBOTQBSFODZ 5PDIP[...]

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    OTHERS Adjust settings to set other controls. MOVE SELECT : Exit SOUND CHANNEL PARENTAL OTHERS SETUP PICTURE No Signal Power Off No Operation Power Off All Reset Audio Only Blue Back Execute Execute 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 bel[...]

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    34 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. Y ou may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 10 for mo re information about antenna setup). Visit www .antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local di[...]

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    35 Identifying Problems If ther e ar e an y pr oble ms wh en u sing the pro duct , pl eas e co nsul t th e li st b elow . 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 o ut le t, m ak e s ur e th e A C ou tp u[...]

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    36 The stereo sound performance is bad. • I t m ay be a we ak st a ti on . U se th e S OU ND Me n u an d s et An al o g So u nd as M o no . A black box appears on the screen. • C lo se d c ap t io n in g m ig ht be o n . Ch e ck Cl os e d Ca p ti on in t h e S ET UP me nu . G o t o pa g e 3 2 fo r m or e i ns t ru c ti on s . Problems with the [...]

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    37 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 mo re 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[...]

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    38 V-Chip Rating Explanations C8+ (Children 8 and older): Programming generally consider ed acceptable for children 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 child ren to imitate danger ous acts which they may see on televi[...]

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    39 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 wall mount with equipments of specification we ordered. If not, inapp[...]

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    40 Product Specification Notice: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Model LED42B45RQ Diagonal Display Si z e 42 inches Television System American TV standard ATSC/NTSC system Channel Coverage VHF: 2 ~13 UHF: 1 4~69 CATV: 1~135 Storage Temperature is -20 ℃ ~+60 ℃ (-4 ℉ ~+ 1 40 ℉ ) Temperature Operating Temperature is 0 ?[...]

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    41 Made for T oday . Limite d Warrant y for USA and Mexico C o ver a g e – L a b or F o r a period o f 12 month s f ro m da t e o f purchas e o f you r RC A p r oduct , we wil l pa y an au t hor i z e d RC A s e r v i c e c en t e r t h e la b o r c h a r g e t o r e p ai r a n y d e f ec t s i n m a t eria l s o r wor k m a n s hi p i n y o u r [...]

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    42 C o mmer c i a l Us e E xc l u d ed Thi s limit e d warr a nt y o nl y appli e s t o p rod u ct s u s e d fo r p e rsona l u s e an d do e s no t c o ve r a n y pro d uc t u s e d for institutio n al, comm e rc i al or r e ntal p u rp o s e s . LIMITAT I O N O F WARRANTY THI S LIMITE D W A RR A NT Y I S TH E S O L E A N D EXCLUSIV E WARR A NT Y [...]

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    43 Hecho para Hoy . C o b e r tu r a - T r a b a jo D u r a n t e u n p e r í o d o d e 1 2 m e s es d e s d e la f ech a d e com p r a d e su p r o duc to RCA , p a g a r e m o s a u n c e n t r o a u t o r i za d o d e s e r v i c i o de RC A e l c a r g o de m a n o d e obra p a r a r e pa r a r cu a l q u i e r de f e c t o en ma t e riales o [...]

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    44 d e l a e x p o s i c i ó n a l a hume d a d , l a hume d a d o l a s a l . I n c a p a c id a d pa r a recib i r l a s eñ a l debi d o a l o s p r oble m a s q u e n o s o n c a u s a d a s p o r e l p r o d u c t o . Da ñ o s e n e l p r o d u c t o debi d o a l a s i m áge n e s d e grab a d a s e n l a p a n t al l a . R C A e s u n a m [...]

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    ON Corp US, Inc. RCA is a trademark of RCA T rademark Management SAS RCA es una marcade RCA T rademark Management SAS usada bajo licencia de ON Corporation. used under license to ON Corporation. 10920 Via Frontera, Ste 540 San Diego, CA 92127, U.S.A. 2012 ON Corporation[...]