Page 2 - CAUTION; Product Registration; Purchase Date; Important Information; WARNING
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 Safety Instructions
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 1: Connections and Setup
4 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5Protect Devices from Overheating ....................
Page 5 - Chapter 1; Protect Against Power Surges
Chapter 1 5 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 ...
Page 6 - Connections and Setup; Chapter; Get the Picture; Getting Digital Channels; What You Need; What You Need To Know; Channel setup; What You Need; What You Need to Know; Channel setup
Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 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 channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INP...
Page 7 - Jacks Used; Choose Your Connection; Note for US customers:
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Audio/Video page 8-9 page 10-11 HDMI™ OR Video Audio R and L/MONO HDMI/DVI HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI HDMI/DVI adapter Choose Yo...
Page 8 - (These jacks are located on the
Connections and Setup 8 Chapter 1 COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO L R AUDIO L R AUDIO R AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO Video (Basic) Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for specifi c instructions. 1 Don't forget: ...
Page 9 - Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced); Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.; Connect your yellow video cable to the side of the TV.; Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device; VID
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 • 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 Pr ...
Page 10 - This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack.
Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 OR Device with DVI L R Device with HDMI Audio Out DVI Out Pb Y Video Out Pr HDMI Out L R Audio Out R AUDIO HDMI/DVI VIDEO L B HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack. A *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to ...
Page 11 - Connecting the Device; Input Channels until you see; • 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; Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVI Input jack on the back of the TV.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter White Red Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; White= left audio HDMI cable • If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 14 to complete the Initial Setup. • If you experience HDMI problems, go to the HDMI Trouble...
Page 12 - VGA Connection; This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks.; This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer.; Viewing the PC; until you see
Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. AUDIO VGA VIDEO 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. Connect ...
Page 13 - Plug in the TV; and lifting off the cover.; Turn on the TV; Tip; Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON•OFF INPUT MUTE GO BACK OK CLEAR MENU PRESETS CC INFO SLEEP SOUND FAV SKIP ANTENNA CH+ CH- VOL+ VOL- FREEZE ZOOM- ZOOM+ Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet. Insert...
Page 14 - Complete the Initial Setup; Set the Menu Language; Set the Signal Source; Set the Digital Signal Type
Connections and Setup 14 Chapter 1 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Channel setup Go back Signal source Both... Ana. signal type Cable... Dig. signal type Autodetection.....
Page 15 - Complete the Channel Search; What To Expect; Watching TV; Changing Channels
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 Complete the Channel Search 4. Even though the initial channel search can take several minutes, you must complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Press OK to begin the channel search. The menu shows the TV is running a channel search. W...
Page 16 - Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order); Advanced Settings Sound
Connections and Setup 16 Chapter 1 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. ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, or cabl...
Page 17 - Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV; Front Panel Buttons
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 17 VGA Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, 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 the VGA jack. Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo ...
Page 18 - The Buttons on the Remote Control; or
Connections and Setup 18 Chapter 1 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 time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a one-digit analog channel, enter a...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; Channel Banner; Stereo
Chapter 2 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes ...
Page 20 - Using the TV’s Features; Parental Controls and V-Chip; The choices in the; How V- Chip Works for USA and Canada; This channel is blocked. Change; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Parental control
Using the TV’s Features 20 Chapter 2 Parental control Go back Lock Par. Control - - - - Select channel 51 MTV Block channel Block all dig. channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V-Chip ... Canada V-Chip ... Unrated/Exempt View... Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-Chip and Ca...
Page 21 - Rating Field; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
Chapter 2 21 Using the TV’s Features TV ratings Go back Status D L S V FV TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- b...
Page 22 - Blocking Specifi c Content Themes; FV; Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings; Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features 22 Chapter 2 E nglish ratings Go back Status 18+ Block 14+ Block PG Block G View C8+ View C View French ratings Go back Status 18 ans+ Block 16 ans+ Block 13 ans+ Block 8 ans+ View G View Blocking Specifi c Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Conten...
Page 23 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Blocking Movie Ratings; Block Channels
Chapter 2 23 Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental control . 3. Select US V-Chip . 4. Sel...
Page 24 - Lock Time Menu; Future Rating Region; Additional Features; MultiTask Audio
Using the TV’s Features 24 Chapter 2 Lock Time Menu Turn this option on to lock the Time menu so that the time settings can't be changed by someone, like a young child. Press OK to place a check mark in the box to lock the Time menu. When you access the Time menu you'll need to enter a password to v...
Page 25 - Calendar; Date; Screen Formats; The following formats are only available for analog video:
Chapter 2 25 Using the TV’s Features Calendar Use the calendar feature to display the current month and year, just like a calendar. The current month and year is displayed if you've set it correctly in the Date option in the Time menu. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. Highlight Time and press...
Page 26 - Chapter 3; Using the Menu System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 26 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 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 27 - Using the TV's Menu System
Chapter 3 27 Using the TV's Menu System Go back Sound preset Personal... Frequency range ... Tone control These Tone control settings only appear if no Sound effect is selected. Sound preset Allows you to choose a specifi c sound preset. Press the right arrow to cycle through the options: Standard ,...
Page 28 - Picture Menu
Using the TV's Menu System 28 Chapter 3 Internal speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers. If you have a device connected to the Audio Output jacks on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the device instead, uncheck the box. Headphone settings Displays a choice list of availa...
Page 30 - Setup Menu
Using the TV's Menu System 30 Chapter 3 The following Picture menu options are only available for VGA input. Auto adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically. Phase Adjusts the picture if there is fl icker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring. Clock Adjusts the clock s...
Page 31 - Channel number
Chapter 3 31 Using the TV's Menu System Channel label Allows you to add a six character label, which is displayed on-screen when you tune to the channel entered in the Channel number option above. Press the up and down arrow button to scroll through the available characters. Continue to press the ri...
Page 33 - Parental Control Menu
Chapter 3 33 Using the TV's Menu System Go back Sleep timer 03:00 Zzz Time ref. channel 12 PBS Time 08:25PMDate 07/07/05 Calendar ... Wake up timer Daily... Wake up time 08:00AM Wake up channel 12 Turn off timer Once... Turn off time 10:00PM Time Message Set a message that appears at the bottom of t...
Page 34 - Chapter 4; Chapter 4: Other Information; How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?; is displayed for an analog channel. A; Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?; Channel List; Why does the fi rst channel search take a long time?
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 34 Chapter 4 Chapter 4: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE/DIGITAL INPUT to view free local digital cha...
Page 35 - Other Information; TV Problems; TV won’t turn on; Front Panel Block; No picture, no sound but TV is on; Signal source; Sound okay, picture poor
Chapter 4 35 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems 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 plugg...
Page 36 - Problems with HDMI/DVI Connection
36 Chapter 4 Other Information Buttons don’t work • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then p...
Page 37 - The Remote Control Doesn’t Work; • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV.; Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls; The rating limits don’t work; • You must lock the settings. Go to the; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV; menu enter a new password
Chapter 4 37 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed inco...
Page 38 - The wall mount must bear a minimum of fi ve times
38 Chapter 4 Other Information 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 L26WD12, purchase a VESA MIS-F, 400, 200, 4 (400, 200 mean...
Page 39 - US V-Chip Rating System; Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate; Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
Chapter 4 39 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...
Page 40 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System; of violence or intensely violent scenes.
40 Chapter 4 Other Information 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 confl ict or encourage children to imita...
Page 41 - RCA universal remote to use the autotuning feature.; How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature
Chapter 4 41 Other Information Autotuning Note: Autotuning is not available with your remote. You must purchase a compatible RCA universal remote to use the autotuning feature. The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connect...
Page 42 - does not
42 Chapter 4 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...
Page 43 - How state law relates to warranty:; Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.; ese types of; While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen,
Chapter 4 43 Other Information 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 y...
Page 44 - FCC Information; · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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