LCD User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Find Inside: • Connections ........... page 9 • Remote ................... page 19 • Features ................. page 20 • Menus .................... page 24 • FAQs....................... page 29 • Troubleshooting ..... page 30 rca.com/television 16733890.
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.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Using the Menu System ............................................. 24 Setup Menu ................................................................. 24 Picture Menu ............................................................... 25 Audio Menu................................................................. 26 Options 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 Attaching Your TV’s 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 (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the base and instead follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions below. Model L15D20 1. Locate the base. For model L19WD20, also locate the three screws. 2.
Connections and Setup 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 and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT (DIGITAL AND ANALOG) Getting Channels What You Need • Coaxial cable or Outdoor or Indoor antenna Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR • Coaxial cable with cable service A.
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 11 for specific instructions. Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 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 the next set of instructions below.
Connections and Setup 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. Go to page 8 for instructions. HDMI INPUT Device with HDMI Y Video Out Pb Pr R Audio Out L HDMI Out 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.
Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. 1 Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions. AUDIO INPUT VGA INPUT PC INPUT 3 2 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 8. 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. For model L15W20, plug the power cord into the power adapter, then plug the power adapter into the TV. Plug the other end of the power cord 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.
Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup Customizing items in the Setup menu allows your TV to perform correctly. Make sure you've connected the TV to cable or an off-air signal before you continue.
Connections and Setup What To Expect Watching TV • Your TV allows you to change the format of the picture you're viewing by pressing the FORMAT button on your remote or accessing the Screen Format option in the Setup menu. The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen. Depending on the type of signal you're viewing and your TV's model, a different format might not be available. • Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format.
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.
Connections and Setup ▲ VOL ▲ CH ▲ Buttons On Your TV ▲ MENU INPUT/OK If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the buttons on the top of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Displays the TV Main menu. If the main menu is displayed, exits the menu; if a sub menu is displayed, takes you back to the previous menu. > CH Scans down through the channel list. In the TV menu system, acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
Connections and Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control ON•OFF PRESETS CC INPUT SUB CH WATCH TV SOUND FORMAT CH + MUTE VOL VOL- VOL VOL + (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers. To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the SUB CH button to enter the sub-channel and press OK. CC Toggles through the CC settings: CC Off, CC On, and CC On When Mute. CH + or CH - Scan up or down through the current channel list.
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).
Using the TV’s Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls The default password for Parental Controls is "0000". You probably want to change the password to something less obvious, yet easy for you to remember. To change the password, access the Options menu (lock icon) and press the right arrow to enter the menu. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight Set Password and press OK. Press 0, 0, 0, and 0 as the old password and then enter the new password you want to use.
Using the TV’s Features USA V-Chip TV Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified agebased rating level. 1. Choose Options (lock icon) from the main menu, then highlight Parental Controls. Enter your password. 2.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit USA Parental Locks Movies (MPAA) All Reset Reset G TV-Y PG TV-Y7 PG-13 TV-G R TV-PG NC-17 TV-14 X To Move TV Ratings FV L S V D Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access Movie Ratings: 1. Press MENU on the remote control. 2. Choose Options (lock icon) from the main menu, then highlight Parental Controls. Enter your password. 3. Highlight and select USA Parental Locks. 4.
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Using the Menu System Setup Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel To Move OK To Select Cable TV u u 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 Controls menu is discussed in the Features chapter.
Using the TV's Menu System Setup Signal Source DTV Signal Strength Auto Channel Search Manual Channel Setup Channel Labels Menu Language Screen Format Favorite Channel To Move OK To Select Cable TV u u Start u u u u English Stretch Off u u Channel Labels Allows you to add or change a seven character label to a channel, which is displayed on-screen when you tune to the channel. Press the up and down arrow button to scroll through the available characters.
Using the TV's Menu System Color Temperature Adjusts to make the picture appear more red or blue. Choose Warm for more red, Normal for standard picture, and Cool for more blue. 3D Comb Filter If you have a device connected to the VIDEO INPUT, helps to correct detail and color loss. Turn the option On for improved video. Reset All Restores Advanced Picture Menu to the default settings.
Using the TV's Menu System Reset All settings. Reset All Restores the Audio Menu to the default settings. Options Menu Options Set Time Sleep Timer Set Password Parental Controls Analog Captions Digital Captions Digital Captions Setup To Move Restores the Advanced Audio Menu to the default The Options menu lets you adjust additional options for the TV. To access the Options menu (lock icon), press MENU on the remote, and then press the down arrow to highlight the Options icon.
Using the TV's Menu System Text Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closedcaption text: Transparent, Translucent, Solid, or Flashing.
Chapter 4: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) How can I view High Definition (HD) video? There are several ways you can view high definition video. If you have regular cable, your TV is able to receive some digital channels because it has a capability called QAM. QAM is a tuner that enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content. After you run a channel search, the digital channels begin at the end of the analog channel list.
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. No picture, no sound but TV is on • You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view.
Other Information Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). • Press the WATCH TV button and then try to change channels. Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Press the Sound button and choose Mono. Black box appears on the screen • Closed-captioning might be on.
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 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor. • 1 year from date of purchase for parts. What your warranty does not cover: • Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage. • Adjustment of customer controls. • Damage from misuse or neglect.
Other Information If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply. See your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks 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.
