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 Book 1.
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 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................5 Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5 Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......................................................... 5 Use Indirect Light ....................................................
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 sheet packed with your TV.
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, or a 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 There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. 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.
Connections and Setup Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. 1 Don't forget: Connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. 1 (These jacks are located on the side of your TV) VIDEO Don't forget: Connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. L/MONO 2 AUDIO R 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO IN OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO L AUDIO VIDEO 8 Book 1.
Connections and Setup Connecting the Device 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 (CMP1 or CMP2) input for better quality. If you want to use that connection, you need to purchase three video cables or bundled component video cables. 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. Don't forget: Connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. VIDEO Don't forget: 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 Book 1.
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 Don't forget: Connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. VIDEO 1 Don't forget: Connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. 2 VGA 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 4. Channel setup Go back Signal source Ana. signal type Dig. signal type Auto Ch. search Auto Ch. update Progress Channels found Analog... Cable... Antenna... Running... ... 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. When it's complete, the Channel setup menu remains on-screen.
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 Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the TV Main menu. VOL > Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL < Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
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 channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit 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).
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 based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see below.
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 Front Panel Block Parental control Go back Lock Par. Control Select channel Block channel Block all dig. channels Front panel block Lock TIME menu US V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt ---51 MTV ... ... View... Select this option to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons so that they can't be used by someone, like a young child. The remote still tunes to any channel.
Using the TV’s Features Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls. These features can be found in other menus. MultiTask Audio The MultiTask Audio feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected and being used on the VGA input. To use the feature: 1. Tune to the program on the TV you want to listen to. 2. Switch to VGA mode, or PC input, by pressing the INPUT button on the remote until you see VGA on-screen. 3.
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System Using the Menu System Main Menu Exit Sound Picture Setup Parental control Time 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. The name of the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen.
Using the TV's Menu System Bass Increases or decreases the bass of the sound. Tone control Treble Go back Bass Treble Increases or decreases the treble of the sound. Sound type Controls the way the sound comes through your speakers. The options available vary according to the input selected. Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. These Tone control settings only appear if a Sound effect is selected.
Using the TV's Menu System Advanced settings Advanced settings Go back SAP Audio output VGA sound source Dig. Ch. Aud. Preset Dig. Ch. Aud. Lang. Fixed... VGA input... English... English... Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono.
Using the TV's Menu System Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Picture Go back Picture preset Black level Color Contrast Black expand Color warmth Sharpness Noise reduction Advanced settings Sports... Medium... Warm... High... ... Black expand (not available on VGA and HDMI) Makes the picture appear brighter by deepening the black parts of the picture: Low, Medium or High.
Using the TV's Menu System The following Picture menu options are only available for VGA and HDMI inputs. 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. Warm... Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring. 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 ... ... ... ... 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 Font 1... 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... Font 1... 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. 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.
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. Model L26WD12 comes packed with a wall mount plate. Models L32WD12 and L37WD12 don't need a wall mount plate to attach the TV to the wall. You simply purchase a VESA wall mount. Follow steps 1 and 2 below, then follow the instructions included with the wall mount. Remove the two jack covers to remove the base.
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.
