RCA L26W11 - Manuals

1 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 3 Protect A...

2 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 24Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................

Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You 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 ...

Connections and Setup 4 Chapter 1 DVI is a trademark of DDWG (Digital Display Working Group). Attach the Base Your 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 i...

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 5 VGAAUDIO 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 Vide...

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 yo...

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 antenn...

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...

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 Completing the On Screen 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 ...

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 ja...

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 inte...

Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 The Buttons on the Remote Control 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 curr...

Chapter 2 13 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation 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...

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. To 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 ...

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 View. 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 ...

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. To block movies: 1. Highlight the rating that ...

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, publ...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 18 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Auto Vol. Level Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels This section explores the menus of your TV, beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each men...

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 lef...

Using the TV’s Menu System 20 Chapter 3 PC Picture Menu These adjustments apply to the VGA Input when a PC is connected to your TV. To 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 Ad...

Chapter 3 21 Using the TV’s Menu System NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ ADJUST MAIN MENU MENU ▼ ▼ Auto Adjust OK V.Position H.Position Phase Clock GEOMETRY MAIN MENU Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 2. Go to page 13 for more information. NAVIGATE ▼ ▲ OK am/pm ADJUST MAIN MENU ME...

Using the TV’s Menu System 22 Chapter 3 Preferences 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: L...

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 t...

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 24 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you wit...

Chapter 4 25 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • 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/...

Other Information 26 Chapter 4 Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of fi ve times the TV’s net weight without causing damage. Your 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. You need to purcha...

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 sex...

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...

Chapter 4 29 Other Information Limited Warranty 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 Television Servi...

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