LCD User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Find Inside: • Connections ........... page 6 • Remote ................... page 18 • Features ................. page 19 • Menus .................... page 26 • FAQs....................... page 34 • Troubleshooting ..... page 35 rca.com/television 1665105B.
Important Information 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 qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Important Information 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.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Using the Menu System ............................................. 26 Channel Guide Menu .................................................. 26 Sound Menu ................................................................ 26 Picture Menu ............................................................... 28 Setup Menu ..................................
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 TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide.
Connections and Setup ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Get the Picture The first 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 INPUT. See the graphic to the left for these locations.
Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection Note for US 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 install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. There are several ways to connect your TV.
Connections and Setup Video (Basic) Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for specific instructions. 1 VIDEO Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.
Connections and Setup Red Yellow White Composite cables are color coded- Yellow= video; Red= right audio; white= left audio Connecting the Device with Video (Basic) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player. Note: If the device you're connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables, we recommend you use the Component Video (Advanced) Connection instead. See instructions below. Using the example of a DVD player: 1.
Connections and Setup HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack. * VIDEO *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. A HDMI/DVI R AUDIO L C B Device with DVI Device with HDMI Y Video Out 10 1665105B.
Connections and Setup Connecting the Device High-Definition 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 based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack. Using the example of a set-top box: • If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.
Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. 1 VIDEO 2 VGA Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. AUDIO 3 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 your monitor cable.
Connections and Setup 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 the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover.
Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows 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 part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system. English Français Español If English is your preferred language, press OK. To choose another language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and press OK.
Connections and Setup Complete the Channel Search Channel setup Go back Signal source Ana. signal type Dig. signal type Auto Ch. search Auto Ch. update Progress Channels found 4. Analog... Cable... Autodetection... Running... ... 10 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.
Connections and 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. ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, or cable box. ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, digital cable, or digital cable box.
Connections and Setup 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 mini pin) to connect a PC to your TV. Go to page 12 for more information.
Connections and Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control ON•OFF 1 2 3 SLEEP 4 5 6 7 8 9 CC INPUT ANTENNA PRESETS SOUND SKIP CH+ MUTE VOL- VOL+ CHGO BACK MENU FAV OK INFO FREEZE CLEAR ZOOM- ZOOM+ 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 zero first. To enter a twodigit channel, press the two digits.
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 the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). SAP CC Commercial Skip: 030 Stereo Thur 09/29/05 A 10 CBS 4/3 Format ZZz 00:25 Analog Channel Banner CC Commercial skip 0:30 Stereo Thur 09/29/05 A 10 CBS (analog) D 10-1 CBS (digital) 4/3 or 16/9 format 1665105B.
Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained on page 21. If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L). This is explained on page 22. Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 23.
Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. TV ratings Go back Rating Field Status View View View View View View TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Lets you select from a list of agebased ratings you D L S V FV Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view. can block or view.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence 1. Determine the content themes you want to block. FV Fantasy Violence 2.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Movie ratings Go back NR X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G Status Block Block Block View View View View Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified 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. Select Movie ratings.
Using the TV’s Features 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 view the channel. Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Parental control Go back Lock Par. Control Select channel Block channel Block all dig.
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 OK. 2. Highlight Calendar and press OK. 3. To display a different month and year, highlight the selection and press the left or right arrow button to make a change.
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Using the Menu System Main Menu Exit Channel Guide Sound Picture Setup Parental control Time TV 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 the Features chapter. To access the menu system: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an option and press OK to display it.
Using the TV's Menu System Tone control Go back Sound preset Frequency range Personal... ... These Tone control settings only appear if no Sound effect is selected. Sound preset Allows you to choose a specific sound preset. Press the right arrow to cycle through the options: Standard, Movie, Voice, Music, Flat, Videogame, Video camera and Personal. Frequency range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound preset option. Choose a band and make adjustments.
Using the TV's Menu System 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 available settings you can adjust: Volume, Bass and Treble. The Headphone sound option allows you to choose Stereo, Mono or Auto. These descriptions are same as for Sound Type (see above).
Using the TV's Menu System Picture Go back Picture preset Black level Color Contrast Black expand Color warmth Sharpness Noise reduction Advanced settings Sports... Picture presets (not available on VGA) Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: Vibrant, Cinematic, Natural, Sports, Videogame, Video camera or Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Medium... Warm... High... ...
Using the TV's Menu System The following Picture menu options are only available for VGA input. Picture Go back Black level Color Contrast Color warmth Auto adjustment Phase Clock Vertical position Horizontal position Auto adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically. Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring. Warm... .... Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture. Vertical position downward.
Using the TV's Menu System List and Labels Go back Channel number In channel list Channel label Favorite channel 010 ______ 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 right arrow button to highlight the next space to add another character. Press the left arrow button to erase the label.
Using the TV's Menu System Digital CC style display options: Digital CC style Go back Digital CC size Standard... Digital CC font Ashley... Digital CC opacity Solid... Digital CC color White... Digital CC Back. opacity Solid... Dig. CC Back. color Black... Digital CC style Go back Digital CC size Digital CC font Digital CC opacity Digital CC color Digital CC Back. opacity Dig. CC Back. color Standard... Ashley... Solid... White... Solid... Black...
Using the TV's Menu System Message Go back Display Start time Recurrence Stop time Text flashing Erase message Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 06:00PM... 30min... ... ... ... ... ... ... Message Set a message that appears at the bottom of the TV screen. Press the CLEAR button to clear the message. If Display is turned on, the message appears when the TV is turned back on after being turned off. Display Turns on or off to display a message on the TV. Start time Set the time you want to display the message.
Chapter 4: 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/DIGITAL INPUT to view free local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 6 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
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 plugging in something else. • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled).
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 plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again. TV turns off unexpectedly • Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 33 for instructions.
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 incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices.
Other Information Mounting Your TV to the Wall Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of five 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 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically; 4 means M4 type screws need to be used).
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 sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
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 conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts.
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 connected to your TV. When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the VID input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR.
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 Service Center the labor charges, plus replacements parts, to repair your television, or (b) replace your television.
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 you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply.
FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
