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Page 2 - CAUTION; Product Registration; Purchase Date; Important Information; WARNING; CLASS 1

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To 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. Product Registration Plea...

Page 3 - Important In for ma tion

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 bloc...

Page 4 - Table of Contents; Chapter 2: Playing Discs

4 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5Protect Components from Overheating ...............

Page 5 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect

Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.• Turn off the TV/DVD and/o...

Page 6 - Get the Picture; Getting Channels; What You Need; OR; What You Need To Know

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Get the Picture 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 ANT Input. See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack. ...

Page 7 - Jacks Used; Choose Your Connection

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Audio/Video pages 8-9 pages 10-11 HDMI™ OR Video Audio R and L HDMI PC/HDMIAUDIO HDMI HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI™ HDMI/DVI ada...

Page 9 - Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced); Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.; Connect your red and white audio cables.; Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup • If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup. • To 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 P...

Page 10 - HDMI Connection

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup OR Device with DVI L R Device with HDMI Audio Out DVI Out Pb Y Video Out Pr HDMI Out L R Audio Out HDMI PC/HDMIAUDIO B HDMI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI jack. *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. ...

Page 11 - Connecting the Device; • If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.; –OR–; • If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter 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. Since HDMI technology is bas...

Page 12 - PC Connection; Viewing the PC

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC jacks. PC MONITOR PC/HDMIAUDIO 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. ...

Page 13 - Put Batteries in the Remote

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup POWER DISPLAY TV/DVD SLEEP VOL MUTE DVD MENU SETUP/ TV MENU CH CH EXIT/ CANCEL TOP MENU SEARCH PLAY SEARCH SKIP STOP SKIP SUBTITLE SLOW SLOW PAUSE/STILL PLAY MODE AUDIO RETURN REPEAT A-B ANGLE SCREEN SIZE MARKER JUMP QUICK VIEW/ ZOOM INPUT SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 14 - Complete the Initial Setup; Set the Menu Language; Complete the Channel Search

14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. You need to set up a few things fi rst before using your TV/DVD. Set the Menu Language Press the SETUP/TV MENU button on the remote. With the SETUP icon ( ) highlight...

Page 15 - Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)

Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect devices. ANT INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO/V...

Page 16 - The Top of Your TV/DVD

16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Top of Your TV/DVD If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the top panel buttons of your TV/DVD to operate many of the TV/DVD’s features. PLAY Begins disc play. STOP Stops disc play. SKIP Skips a disc forward or backward. EJECT Removes the disc. VOLUME ...

Page 17 - The Buttons on the Remote Control

Chapter 1 17 Connections & Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and parental control password directly through the remote control. ANGLE In DVD mode, changes the...

Page 18 - SLEEP; STOP; TOP MENU

18 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup SLEEP Sets the TV to turn off after a set time. The time increases in 10 minute increments and goes up to 2 hours. SLOW In DVD mode, plays a disc in forward or backward slow motion. STOP In DVD mode, stops a disc. SUBTITLE In DVD mode, displays the available subt...

Page 19 - Chapter 2; The Disc menu; Loading and Playing Discs; To Load and Play a Disc; Windows MediaTM is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Chapter 2 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This uni...

Page 20 - Playing Discs; Using a Disc Menu; Forward/Reverse Search Playback

Playing Discs 20 Chapter 2 Using a Disc Menu A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s menu system. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings. To access the dis...

Page 21 - DVD Disc Info Display

Chapter 2 21 Playing Discs Disc Features To see the Info Display, press the DISPLAY button on the remote while a disc is playing. The Info Display appears across the top of the screen. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press DISPLAY on the remote. DVD Disc Info Display Title Audio ...

Page 22 - Changing the Audio Language; To Select a Repeat Option:; A•B Repeat

Playing Discs 22 Chapter 2 Changing the Audio Language If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can temporarily change the DVD’s Audio Language setting. 1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button on the remote. 2. Repeatedly press the AUDI...

Page 23 - Changing the Camera Angle; Switching between Standard and Random Play; Using the Program Play Feature

Chapter 2 23 Playing Discs Changing the Camera Angle Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this feature won’t work. To change the camera angle: 1. While a disc is playing, press the ANGLE button on the remote. The number of angles avail...

Page 24 - Playing Other Music and JPEG Files; Music Files; JPEG Files

Playing Discs 24 Chapter 2 Playing Other Music and JPEG Files The TV/DVD can play mp3 fi les, Windows Media-formatted content and JPEG fi les. Music Files mp3 is an audio fi le format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson Inc. The ...

Page 25 - Chapter 3; Channel Banner; Parental Controls and V-Chip

Chapter 3 25 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describ...

Page 26 - Using the TV’s Features; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

Using the TV’s Features 26 Chapter 3 How V- Chip Works V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This pro...

Page 27 - Blocking Specifi c Content Themes; V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Future Rating Region

Chapter 3 27 Using the TV’s Features Blocking Specifi c Content Themes You can block programs based on their content, for example, violence. When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. To block program content:...

Page 28 - Additional Features; Picture Processing; Screen Formats

Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 3 Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls. Picture Processing With a focus on exceptional picture performance, all RCA models feature Enhanced Natural Vision (EN-V). EN-V picture processing is designed to provide e...

Page 29 - Chapter 4; Using the Menu System

Chapter 4 29 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 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 Parental control menu is discusse...

Page 30 - Using the TV's Menu System; Additional Options in PC Mode; Audio Menu

Using the TV's Menu System 30 Chapter 4 Additional Options in PC Mode The Picture menu in PC mode contains some additional menu options. Hor Position Adjusts the picture's position left or right. Ver Position Adjusts the picture's position upward or downward. Phase Adjusts the picture if there is fl...

Page 32 - Option Menu

Using the TV's Menu System 32 Chapter 4 Picture Size Allows you to change the format of the screen. If there are bars on-screen try a different format, if available, that may eliminate the bars. Choose between Natural, Cinema Wide1, Cinema Wide2, Cinema Wide3, and Full. Go to page 28 for more inform...

Page 33 - Chapter 5; The DVD’s Menu System; The Picture Menu

Chapter 5 33 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5: Using the DVD's Menu System The DVD’s Menu System The DVD’s menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD’s main menu comes up when there is no disc playing. If you are playing...

Page 34 - Using the DVD's Menu System; The Sound Menu

Using the DVD's Menu System 34 Chapter 5 Display The default is to show all on-screen displays. To turn the option off, press the down arrow to highlight Display , then press ENTER. Press the up or down arrow to highlight Off and press ENTER. Picture Mode There are two types of picture content recor...

Page 36 - Chapter 6; Chapter 6: Other Information; What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) content?; Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?; Why does the fi rst channel search take a long time?

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 36 Chapter 6 Chapter 6: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) content? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANT Input to view free local digital channels where ava...

Page 37 - Other Information; DVD Problems

Chapter 6 37 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to inst...

Page 38 - TV Problems

Other Information 38 Chapter 6 The menu is displayed in a foreign language • The Menu Language preference is set to that language. From the DVD’s main menu, select the Languages option (fi rst item option in the DVD menu). From the Languages menu, select the Menu option (fi rst item in the menu) . H...

Page 39 - Problems with HDMI Connection

Chapter 6 39 Other Information Noisy stereo reception • The station might be weak. Access the Audio menu, highlight MTS and then choose Mono . No picture, no sound but TV is on • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ...

Page 40 - Mounting Your TV to the Wall; Care and Cleaning; screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

Other Information 40 Chapter 6 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. To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount. For model L26WD26D, purchase a VESA 100 x 100, M4; and for model L32...

Page 41 - V-Chip Rating Explanations; US V-Chip Rating System

Chapter 6 41 Other Information Cleaning Discs • Dirty discs can cause reduced video and audio performance. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter. • If a disc becomes very dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well. Wip...

Page 42 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:

Other Information 42 Chapter 6 Limited Warranty 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 ...

Page 43 - How state law relates to warranty:

Chapter 6 43 Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS...

Page 44 - Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.; FCC Information; ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290 ©2007 TTE Technology Inc.RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A.used under license to TTE...