Page 2 - Important Information; Product Registration; CAUTIOn; WARNING; CLASS 1
Important Information This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the electronic In...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that p...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup
4 Table of contents Table of Contents Important Information ................................................................................................................... iImportant Safety Information .................................................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control
5 Table of contents Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ......................................................................................................... 22 TV Functions .....................................................................................................
Page 6 - Chapter 5 I Other Information
6 Table of contents Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ....................................................................................... 40Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................
Page 7 - Connections and Setup; Before Initial Setup; Protect Against Power Surges
7 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Replacing your remote If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready. 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup...
Page 8 - Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand; Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Models L26HD31 and L26HD31S
8 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand. F...
Page 9 - Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Model L32HD31
9 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Model L32HD31 Step 4 1. When the post support is in place, the support threads are visible through the small hole in the back of the TV. 2. Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the M8 screw into this hole and tightenin...
Page 10 - Swivel Table Stand Assembly for Models L32HD36 and L40HD36
10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Swivel Table Stand Assembly for Models L32HD36 and L40HD36 Step 1 There are two options for the stand assembly:Option 1: Your TV has been packed upside down in the carton (see Figure 1) so you can attach the TV stand assembly before removing the TV from the box. Th...
Page 12 - Mounting Your TV to the Wall; To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount.; Obtain the Signal; What You Need
12 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall mount. Model L26HD31/L26HD31S Purchase a VeSA 100 x 100, M4 screw Model L32HD31/L32HD36 Purchase a VeSA 200 x 100, M4 screw Model L40HD36 Purchase a VeSA 600 x 400, M6 screw The VeSA nu...
Page 13 - Choose Your Connections; Jacks Used
13 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components. Jacks...
Page 14 - Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good)
14 Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 12 for instructions. Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:example: DVD Player1....
Page 16 - Connecting a PC Component; PC Connection; Viewing a PC
16 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps:1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 12.2. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC InPUT VIDeO jack on the TV and the ...
Page 17 - Plug in the TV; Turn on the TV
17 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cov...
Page 18 - Complete the Initial Setup; Set the Menu Language; Complete the Channel Search
18 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language...
Page 19 - What To expect; Watching TV; Changing Channels
19 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 What To expect Watching TV Analog Channels An “A” at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the diffe...
Page 20 - explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
20 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box...
Page 21 - Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVD; Side Input Jacks
21 Connections and Setup Chapter 1 Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVD Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. VIDEO INPUT 2 Receives video from another component such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. To access...
Page 22 - Using the Remote Control; Remote Control Buttons; TV Functions
22 Remote control part number RC2254701/01 This is a multi-component remote control and many of the buttons have multiple functions. Note: If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Have your Vis...
Page 23 - INPUT Button; Programming the Remote to Operate Other; Determine If You Need to Program Remote
23 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 ON•OFF When in TV Mode, pressing the ON•OFF button turns the TV on or off. If in another programmed mode (SAT/AUX or DVD), pressing the ON•OFF button turns the component on or off. REW, REPLAY, PLAY, NEXT, FWD, REC, STOP, PAUSE (buttons at TOP of the remote) If ...
Page 24 - Programming the Remote; Using Direct Entry; Using a Manual Code Search
24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote The CAnCeL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CAnCeL button illuminates when buttons are pressed and turns off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CAnCeL but...
Page 25 - Using Automatic Code Search; Using the Remote
25 Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 Using Automatic Code Search 1. Turn on the component you want to control.2. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until the CAnCeL button illuminates. Release the buttons. 3. Press and release...
Page 26 - Remote Code list
26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Code list Audio Codes Accuphase ............................................ 032 Accurus ................................................. 033 ADC ...................................................... 074 Adcom ..............................................
Page 30 - Using TV Features; Channel Banner
30 Note : This feature only works with other RCA components. Chapter 3 Using TV Features 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the InFO button on the remote control. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the i...
Page 31 - Parental Controls and V-Chip
31 Note: Parental control settings are not available for HDMI1, HDMI2, CMPT, or PC INPUTS. These settings must be set in the connected component’s parental controls. Using TV Features Chapter 3 You can select from the following inputs or channels: Disabled – Choose this option if you don’t have a co...
Page 32 - Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Blocking Age-Based Ratings
32 Chapter 3 Using TV Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls • When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: “Parental Controls are UNLOCKED. Rating limits and Channel Block will NOT require a pas...
Page 33 - Blocking Specific Content Themes; US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
33 Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. Using TV Features Chapter 3 Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by ...
Page 35 - Additional Features; Screen Formats
35 Using TV Features Chapter 3 Change Password To change your password, follow these steps:1. Press MenU on the remote control (Main Menu appears).2. Select Parental Control . 3. Select Change Password ; press the OK button to display the Password Resetting menu. 4. Using the number buttons, enter t...
Page 36 - Using the TV Menu; Using the Menu System
36 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu 4 Using the TV Menu 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 discussed in Chapter 3. To access the menu system, follow these steps:1. Press t...
Page 37 - Sound Menu
37 Note: Video noise reduction is available for CMPT inputs only if the signal is 480i. Using the TV Menu Chapter 4 Screen Format – Change the screen format, choosing from Normal, Center, Zoom and Stretch . For more information about screen formats, go to page 35. Film Mode - (3:2 Pulldown) – This o...
Page 38 - Channel Menu; Parental Control Menu; Closed Caption
38 Chapter 4 Using the TV Menu Channel Menu The Channel Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MenU on the remote control; then select Channel from the Main Menu. Channel List – The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. ...
Page 39 - Time Menu; Enter Time
39 Note: These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital closed captions. Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning-it depends on what the broadcaster is sending. If the closed captioning for a program is not digital, the Digital CC style settings will not have ...
Page 40 - Other Information; How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?; Why does the first channel search take a long time?
40 Chapter 5 Other Information 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the AnTennA/CABLe Input to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 12 for more infor...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting; There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on.; The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality.
41 Other Information Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV ProblemsThe 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 pl...
Page 42 - The buttons on the side panel don’t work.; The TV turns off unexpectedly.
42 Chapter 5 Other Information The screen is blank. • Check your connections. If you used yellow, red, and white cables to connect, make sure they’re connected to the yellow, red, and white VIDeO InPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV, not to the VIDeO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV. • If you...
Page 43 - You are having problems with the HDMI Connection.; The remote control doesn’t work.; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV.
43 Other Information Chapter 5 You are having problems with the HDMI Connection. • Make sure the HDMI or DVI component is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your component and reconnect it. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it bac...
Page 44 - V-Chip Rating explanations; US V-Chip Rating System
44 Chapter 5 Other Information V-Chip Rating explanations 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 more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexu...
Page 45 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
45 Other Information Chapter 5 C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitat...
Page 47 - What your warranty does not cover:; Product Registration:
47 Other Information Chapter 5 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments.• Damage resulting from non-...
Page 48 - Limited Warranty
48 Chapter 5 Other Information TTe Technology Canada Ltd. (“TTe”) Limited Warranty EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR IN...
Page 50 - Care and Cleaning; Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
50 Chapter 5 Other Information Care and Cleaning Caution: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agen...
Page 52 - 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 registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. SRS and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to co...
