RCA L26W11 User manual

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•Connections ............. page 5
• MultiTask Audio™.... page 17
•Menus ...................... page 18
•Troubleshooting ....... page 24
LCD User’s Guide
LCD User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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 important instructions
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
operate it.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable
entry as practical.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat, surface. Don't place the TV on soft
carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced
lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top
and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important
Safety Instructions on the next page.
Important Information
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your
RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product
allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ____________________ Serial No. __________________ Purchase Date: ______________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________________________________________
This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental
reasons may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
WARNING
The TV is unstable until it is properly attached to
the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the
base or wall mounting instructions provided in the
User’s Guide to ensure your safety.
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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
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See following example.
Important Information
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................... i
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................3
Protect Against Power Surges...................................................................................3
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................3
Use Indirect Light........................................................................................................3
Connection Illustrations ............................................................................................. 3
Check Supplied Parts..................................................................................................3
Attach the Base................................................................................................................. 4
HDTV Information............................................................................................................. 4
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 4
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Connection ......................................................................................... 5
Audio/Video Input and Output Connection.............................................................6
DVI Connection........................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a Personal Computer ......................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your TV ........................................................................................................... 8
Plug in the TV .............................................................................................................8
Put Batteries in the Remote.......................................................................................8
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................8
Completing the On Screen Setup .................................................................................... 9
Choose the Menu Language ..................................................................................... 9
Choose the Signal Type.............................................................................................. 9
Complete Channel Search..........................................................................................9
What to Expect ...........................................................................................................9
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 10
The Buttons on the Remote Control.............................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner............................................................................................. 13
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................ 13
US TV Ratings ...........................................................................................................14
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 15
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .......................................................................................15
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ..........................................................................16
Front Panel Block......................................................................................................16
V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block .................................................................................17
Additional Features ........................................................................................................ 17
MultiTask Audio........................................................................................................ 17
Calendar .................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels.................................................................18
Controls..................................................................................................................... 18
Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................19
PC Picture Menu.............................................................................................................. 20
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................... 20
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................... 21
Geometry Menu .............................................................................................................. 21
Time Menu....................................................................................................................... 21
Preferences Menu ........................................................................................................... 22
Setup Menu.....................................................................................................................22
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Table of Contents
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 24
Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................................25
Mounting Your TV to the Wall....................................................................................... 26
V-Chip Rating Explanations............................................................................................ 27
US V-Chip Rating System .........................................................................................27
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System................................................................. 27
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ..................................................................28
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 29
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Chapter 1 3
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
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 manual.
Protect Devices from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack devices.
• If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around
other devices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Connection Illustrations
The devices used in the connection illustrations are for representation only. The input jacks and the output jacks on the
back of your devices (VCR, DVD player, etc.,) might look different than those illustrated.
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.
Remote control 2 AA batteries Power cord
12 3
45 6
78 9
ON•OFF
CH+
CH-
INPUT MUTE
GO BACK
VOL+
VOL-
OK
CLEAR MENU
PRESETS CC INFO FORMAT
SLEEP CALENDAR SOUND PC INPUT
Wall mount plate
TV’s base, along with
8 screws to attach the
base to TV
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Connections and Setup
4Chapter 1
DVI is a trademark of DDWG (Digital Display Working Group).
Attach the 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. If you want
to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the base and instead
follow the instructions on page 26. To attach the base, follow these
instructions.
1. Find a strong elevated surface that is soft, flat, and very clean.
Make sure the surface doesn’t have anything on it that can scratch
the TV screen. Place the TV facedown, towards the edge of the
surface so that when you attach the base it won’t rest on the
surface.
2. Locate the base and screws.
3. If necessary, remove the two jack panel covers by pushing up on
the tabs and pulling the covers out carefully.
4. Use a screwdriver to attach the screws into the four holes on each
side of the TV’s base as the arrows indicate on the base.
5. You might want to leave the covers off until you’ve connected
devices to your TV. Go to pages 5-8 for information on connecting
your TV.
When you’ve connected devices to the jacks, cables can be
conveniently placed in the groove at the bottom of the jack panels
and the covers fit back in place over the cables.
HDTV Information
Your LCD TV is a high-definition monitor, which means it is capable of receiving high
definition TV programs. You’ll need a separate HDTV receiver or tuner to connect to your TV
using one of the inputs that supports a high-resolution signal. Go to page 7 for an example.
If you’re connecting an antenna to the receiver or tuner, visit www.antennaweb.org to get help
deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By
entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations
are available using a certain antenna.
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the devices you want to
connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. It’s important to remember the
different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The DVI™ and Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
(component) jacks are considered excellent; S-Video is very good; Video (composite) jacks are
considered good; while the Tuner (Antenna or Cable) connection is fair.
The following are examples of some ways to connect your TV. Choose the connection which is
best for you.
Remove the two jack covers to attach the base.
Attach the screws into the four holes on each
side of the TV’s base.
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Connections and Setup
Chapter 1 5
VGA
AUDIO YPb/CbPr/Cr L R R L VID1 R L VID2
VGA ANT
COMPONENT VIDEO
YPbPr
VIDEO
INPUT
LR
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
LR
AUDIO
LR
AUDIO
TV right back panel
CABLE
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
OR
AUDIO
CMPT INPUT
AUDIO1
S-VID
AUDIO2
Green
Blue
Red
Component Video
cables (Y Pb Pr) are
color coded- Green,
Blue and Red
White
Red
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
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2 3
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Connection
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks, for example, a
DVD player. The TV’s Component jacks can recognize if the device you’re connecting to is
Y Pb Pr compatible or Y Cb Cr compatible. If the device you are connecting also has S-Video
or composite video, we recommend you use the component video input for better quality.
Using the example of a DVD player:
1. Connect your cable or off-air antenna to the TV’s ANT input.
2. Connect Y Pb Pr component video cables.
Connect three video grade cables to the Component (CMPT) Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks on the
back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr outputs on the DVD player.
3. Connect your audio cables.
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the
TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the TV’s Component jacks. To view this device:
1. Plug in the TV (see page 8 for details) and the device, if they aren’t already plugged in.
Turn on the TV and the device you want to view.
2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels
until you see CMPT displayed in the channel banner.
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Connections and Setup
6Chapter 1
Audio/Video Input and Output Connection
Connecting the Device
This connection allows you to connect a device such as a VCR that has
audio/video inputs and outputs. Connecting to the TV’s output allows
you to record programs.
Using the example of a VCR:
1. Connect your cable or off-air antenna to the TV’s ANT input
on the right back panel.
2. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s input.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s Input 3 jacks (L
and R AUDIO3, and VID3) and to the VCR’s audio/video outputs.
3. Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s output.
Connect composite audio/video cables to the TV’s Audio/Video
Output jacks (L and R AUDIO, and VID OUT) and to the VCR’s
audio/video input.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The device in this connection is connected to the Input 3 jacks. To
view this device:
1. Plug in the TV (see page 8 for details) and the device, if they aren’t
already plugged in. Turn on the TV and the device you want to
view.
2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the
Video Input Channels until you see VID3 in the channel banner.
VIDEO
INPUT
LR
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
LR
AUDIO
VID
OUT DVI
R
LRLVID3
LR
TV left back panel
ANT
CABLE
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
OR
TV right back panel
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO3
White
Red
Yellow
Use one set of composite audio/video
cables to connect to the TV’s input;
another set to connect to the TV’s output.
Composite cables are color coded-
Yellow= video; Red= right audio; white=
left audio
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