RCA L26W11 manual

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This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, sh[...]

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 with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do [...]

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1 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ......................................................................... 3 Protect Against Power Surges ............................[...]

2 T able of Contents Chapter 4: Other Information T roubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 24 Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 25 Mounting Y our TV to the Wall ..........[...]

Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect 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 wa[...]

Connections and Setup 4 Chapter 1 DVI is a trademark of DDWG (Digital Display Working Gr oup). Attach the Base Y our TV comes shipped without the base attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its base or to a wall. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the base and instead follow the instructions on page 26. T o[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 5 VGA AUDIO Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr L R R L VID1 R L VID2 VGA ANT COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN L R AUDIO L R AUDIO TV right back panel CABLE OFF-AIR ANTENNA OR AUDIO CMPT INPUT AUDIO1 S-VID AUDIO2 Green Blue Red Component Video cables (Y Pb Pr) are color coded- Green, Blue a[...]

Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 Audio/Video Input and Output Connection Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has audio/video inputs and outputs. Connecting to the TV’s output allows you to record programs. Using the example of a VCR: 1. Connect your cable or off-air antenna to the TV’s ANT in[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 DVI Connection Connecting the Device A DVI connection allows you to connect a device that has high-defi nition capability. Note: The DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer . Using the example of an HD receiver: 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna to the HD r eceiver’s Cable input. 2. Connec[...]

Connections and Setup 8 Chapter 1 Connecting to a Personal Computer A. Use a 15-pin monitor cable to connect your TV to a PC. Connect one end of the 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA jack on the TV and the other end to the PC’s video output. Note, if your PC’s video output is not 15 pin, you will need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monit[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 Completing the On Scr een Setup There are several options you might need to set up in order for your TV to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV , the SETUP screen appears with Language highlighted. Follow the instructions below to complete the setup for your TV . Choose the Menu Language Select your [...]

Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are several ways to connect devices to your TV . Back Panel (right) VGA Connect your computer 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[...]

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital interface designed to deliver digital video in its native format. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics used by some program guides and interactive devices. Note: The DVI jack is not intended to be used with a computer . • AUDIO R and [...]

Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Arrow buttons Highlights different items in the TV menu and adjusts the menu controls. (0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers and password settings directly through the remote control. CALENDAR Displays the calendar of the current month and year . Make sure you’ve set the d[...]

Chapter 2 13 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the INFO button on the remote or the button corresponding to the function. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right [...]

Using the TV’ s Features 14 Chapter 2 US TV Ratings The US TV Ratings lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Press MENU to bring up the menu system. 2 Choose the Parental Control icon. Enter the 1111 default password or the password you chose and press OK to continue. 3. Highlight and press t[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 2 15 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to V iew. 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Block . 3. Press the OK button to select V iew. 4. T[...]

Using the TV’ s Features 16 Chapter 2 Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. T o block movies: 1. Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the chil[...]

Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 2 17 V -Chip Unrated/Exempt Block The V-Chip Unrated/Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V -Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without rating[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 18 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Menu System Auto V ol. Level Menus, On-scr een Help, and Control Panels This section explores the menus of your TV , beginning with some infor mation on using menus and control panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you ge[...]

Chapter 3 19 Using the TV’ s Menu System Numeric Entries Numeric entry fi elds are used to enter numbers and passwords. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the information. 1. Use the up or down arrow button to highlight the fi eld. 2. Use the number buttons to enter information and the left and right arrow buttons to move to the next[...]

Using the TV’ s Menu System 20 Chapter 3 PC Pictur e Menu These adjustments apply to the VGA Input when a PC is connected to your TV . T o access the PC Picture menu: 1. Press the PC INPUT button on the remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control. The following menu options appear . Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Contra[...]

Chapter 3 21 Using the TV’ s Menu System NA VIGATE ▼ ▲ ADJUST MAIN MENU MENU ▼ ▼ Auto Adjust OK V .Position H.Position Phase Clock GEOMETRY MAIN MENU Par ental Control Menu The Par ental Control menu was explained in Chapter 2. Go to page 13 for more infor mation. NA VIGATE ▼ ▲ OK am/pm ADJUST MAIN MENU MENU ▼ ▼ TIME MAIN MENU Sle[...]

Using the TV’ s Menu System 22 Chapter 3 Pr eferences Menu Auto Color Minimizes the fl esh tone variations of the TV’s picture. Turn on or off depending on your preference. Noise Reduction Allows you to reduce any type of interference in the picture. Choose the option which is best for your picture: Low, Medium or High . Zoom Mode Allows you t[...]

Chapter 3 23 Using the TV’ s Menu System Closed Caption (only available for TV video input channel) Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specifi c programs encoded with clo[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. 24 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Other Information T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you pr efer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Repr ese[...]

Chapter 4 25 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. Problems with V -Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’[...]

Other Information 26 Chapter 4 Mounting Y our TV to the W all Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of fi ve times the TV’s net weight without causing damage. Y our TV comes with a wall mount plate that attaches to the back of your TV and allows you to mount the TV to the wall. Y ou need to purchase a VESA compatible wall mount to mount yo[...]

Chapter 4 27 Other Information V -Chip Rating Explanations US V -Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) 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). TV-1[...]

Other Information 28 Chapter 4 C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that ar[...]

Chapter 4 29 Other Information Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor . What we will do within one year: • At our option, either (a) pay any Authorized RCA T elevision Service Center the labor charges, plus replace[...]

How state law relates to warranty: • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. • This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from[...]

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