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LCD User's Guide
Connections ............page 7 Remote ............ page 19 Features ............... page 27
Menus ....................page 36 FAQs ............... page 44 Warranty ............... page 50
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Important Information CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK qualifi ed service personnel. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage" inside the product that instructions accompanying the product. presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not The TV
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Important In for ma tion 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. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) th
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner ........................................................... 27 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Autotuning .................................................................. 27 Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 5 Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 29 Protect Against Power Surges .......................
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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. Prot
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Connections and Setup ANTENNA/CABLE Get the Picture INPUT 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 and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack. Getting Channels What You Need • Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable Coaxial cable OR • Coaxial cable with cable service or Outdoor or Indoor A. Do
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AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 1 (CMP1) (VID1) Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. 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. Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... page 8-9 Video1 Audio/Video R AUDIO Audio1 R and L L VIDEO page 8-9 Component Video Y Pb
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AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) COMPONENT INPUT 1 (CMP1) 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 specifi c instructions. 1 R AUDIO Don't forget: If necessary, L connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for 3 VIDEO instructions. 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R S-VIDEO AUDIO LR YPb Pr VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO Component Video (Advanced) Connection This is an example of a connectio
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Connections and Setup Red Connecting the Device with Video (Basic) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a Yellow DVD player. White 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: Composite cables are color coded- Yellow= video; 1. If necessary, connect you
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Connections and Setup HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack. * HDMI 1/DVI INPUT *Don't forget: If necessary, connect R antenna or cable to get a picture. Go DVI AUDIO to page 6 for instructions. INPUT L C A B Device with DVI Device with HDMI Y Pb Pr R L L R HDMI Out Audio Out DVI Out Video Out OR Audio Out 10 Chapter 1
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Connections and Setup Connecting the Device High-Defi nition 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. Connect an HDMI cab
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Connections and Setup USB Connection This is an example of a connection using the USB jack. PLAY ON/OFF Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a compatible mass storage device with USB, such as a digital camera, JumpDrive (FlashDrive), or mp3 player. • Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB device and the other end to the USB jack on the TV. ON�OFF button Viewing the Connected Device 1. Plug in the TV and the USB device, if they aren't already plugged in. ON•OFF T
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Connections and Setup VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. 1 VIDEO Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to AUDIO get a picture. Go to page 6 for 2 instructions. 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. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO jack on the TV and the
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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.
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Connections and Setup 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. Set the Menu Language The fi rst part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language English for the menu system. 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. C
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Connections and Setup You might fi nd there are still some channels in your list that are List and Labels unavailable to view. To get rid of these channels, press MENU and Go back choose Setup. Highlight and select List and Labels. Note that removing Channel Number 10 In Channel List channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might Channel Label ABC want to do it later. Go to page 40 for details on editing your channel Favorite Channel list. What To Expect Watchin
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AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 FIXED/VARIABLE COMPONENT INPUT 1 (CMP1) COMPONENT INPUT 2 (CMP2) (VID1) AUDIO OUTPUT Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical R AUDIO order) L ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect devices. VIDEO ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to HDMI 2 INPUT R receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box. AUDIO L AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) Lets you connec
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> > Connections and Setup HDMI2 Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output. VGA INPUT 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. VIDEO OUT PUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analo
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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers; time settings; and options with letters, such as the Message option, using these buttons. ON•OFF To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or just let the entry timeout). TV PIP To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, DVD SAT•AUX then press the SUB CH or right arrow button to enter the sub-channel and press OK. GO BACK Arrows Us
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Using the Remote Control REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE (buttons at bottom of the remote) If programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable devices, for example, VCRs or DVD players. SAT�AUX Places the remote in SAT•AUX mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in SAT•AUX mode (see Modes of Operation on page 22 for more details). SUB CH W
