RCA L26WD12YX1 User manual

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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.
_i, 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.
WARNING
To r_'cluce the' risk of fir(, or _,k,ctric shock, c/o not
expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or sp]ashing. No ob-
jects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
WARNING
Th(' T\.' is unstabk' until it is prop(My attached to th('
base or mounted to the wail. Please follow the base
or wal] mounting instructions provided in the User's
Guicle to ensure your safety.
This svmb//] indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this pr/K/uct for emir/mmenta]
reasons may be required under the laws applicable to y//ur jurisdicti/m. For disposal or recycling
inf{/rniati//n, p]ease c/intact y//ur ]oca] authorities//r the E]ectr(/nic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.//rg.
Refer t//the iclentiflcati/m,rating ]abe] located /in the back pane] /if v//ur product for its proper//perating vii]rage.
FCC Regulati//ns state that unauthorized changes//r m//diflcati//ns t//this equipment may v/lid the user's auth{/rity t//
//perate it.
Cable TV Installer: This remind er is provided to call you r attention to Article 820-40 of th e Nation a] Electrical Cocle
(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 buikling as close to the point of cable
entry as practical
Important: This television is a table mode] and is designed to sit/m a firm, flat, surface. Don't place the TV/m soft
carpeting or similar surface because the xenti]ati/m skits/m the b//tt/im/d the unit wi]] be blocked resulting in reduced
lifetime from oxedleating. To assure aclequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches fr(iu1 ill(2 t/) D
and sides /if the T\; receiver and 2 inches from the rear/d the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the stand or base you use is/d adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally
tipped //vet, pushed off, //r l)u]]ed off. This could cause pets/real injury andor damage the T\. Ref_r to the Imp//rtant
Safety Instructi/ms/m the next page.
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Product Registratio.
Pk'ase fill out the' product registration ca_cl (packed separately) and r_,turn it immecliat<qy. For US customers: Your RCA
Consumer E]ectronics product may a]so be registered at www 7c_ co n.te]evisi/m. Registering this product a]]ows us t//
contact y(//1 if needed.
Procluct Informatio.
K_x'p your sak's receipt to obtain warranty parts and s_,rvic_, and for p]o/d/d purchase. Attach it hero and retold the
seria] and nl/K]e] nunll)ers in case you n(_(x] t]lelll. These ntlnibers are ]ocated on file Dro(]UCt.
Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date
Dealer/Address/Phone
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important Safety instructions
Import:rot 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 d W cloth.
7.
8.
Do not b]ock any ventilation openings. Instal] in accordance with tile manufacturA,r's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or ()tiler apparatus (inc]u(ling
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not def_,at the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than tile ()tiler. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Tile wide blade or
tile third prong is provided for your satbty. If tile provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of tile obsolete outlet.
10. Protect tile power cord flom being walked on or pinched particularly at p]ugs, convenience receptacles, and tile
point where they exit flom the apparatus.
11. Only use attachn_entsiaccessories specified by tile manufi_cturer.
12. Use on]y with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tab]e specified by tile manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. \_."]l(2n a cart is use(], /1se caution \\qlen moving the c/Tt,/13 p lltus combination to avoi(I K_
injury/]7(m_ tip-ox er.
13 17np]ug this apparatus during lightning storms or w]len unused for long periods of time.
14. Retbr 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 fid]en into the apparatus, tile apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. If an outside antenna or cane system is connected to tile product, be sure tile antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of tile National
Electrical Code, ANSIiNFPA 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 tile ]eadqn wire to an
antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna</ischarge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requilv,ments for tile grounding electrode. See following example.
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LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
EQUIPMENT ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i
Chapter I: 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 .................................................... 5
Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 5
Get the Picture .............................................................. 6
Getting Digital Channels ......................................... 6
Getting Regular (Analog) Channels ...................... 6
Choose Your Connection .............................................. 7
Video (Basic) Connection ....................................... 8
Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8
HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10
VGA Connection ................................................... 12
Plug in the TV .............................................................. 13
Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 13
Turn on the TV............................................................. 13
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup ................................................................. 13
Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 14
Set the Menu Language ....................................... 14
Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 14
What To Expect ........................................................... 15
Watching TV.......................................................... 15
Changing Channels ............................................... 15
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ............. 16
Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV ........................ 17
Front Panel Buttons .............................................. 17
Right Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV) 17
The Buttons on the Remote Control .......................... 18
Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ........................................................... 19
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 20
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ............. 20
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................. 20
US V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................ 21
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ...................... 22
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 23
Block Channels ...................................................... 23
Block Digital Channels .......................................... 23
Front Panel Block .................................................. 23
Lock Time Menu .................................................... 24
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 24
Future Rating Region ........................................... 24
Additional Features .................................................... 24
MultiTask Audio .................................................... 24
Calendar ................................................................ 25
Screen Formats ...................................................... 25
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System
Using the Menu System ............................................. 26
Channel Guide Menu .................................................. 26
Sound Menu ................................................................ 26
Picture Menu ............................................................... 28
Setup Menu ................................................................. 30
Parental Control Menu ............................................... 33
Time Menu ................................................................... 33
Chapter 4: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................... 34
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 35
Mounting Your TV to the Wall ................................... 38
V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................................ 39
USV-Chip Rating System ...................................... 39
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .............. 39
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .............. 40
Autotuning .................................................................. 41
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature .............. 41
Limited Warranty ........................................................ 42
Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 43
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
,, Connect all dcvic'es b_'fore you p]ug any of th_'ir pow¢,r cords into th<' wall outk't or pow_,r
strip. NEVER p]ug your TV into an outlet that is control]ed by a wal] switch.
,, Turn <)ftthe T\i and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any canes.
,, Make sure all antennas and canes are properly grounded. Re_br to the Important Saf_'ty
Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide.
Protect Devices from Overheating
', I)on't block ventilation holes on any of the clcvic'cs. Arrange, the dcviccs so that air can
circulate freely.
,, I)on'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 heate(I air
from it won't flow around other devices.
Position Cables Property to Avoid Audio interference
•Insert each c'ab]c firmly into the designated jack.
,, If you place devices above the T\", route all cables down the side of the back of the T\"
instead of straight down the middle.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead canes, do not coil the canes. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Use indirect Light
Don't p]acc the TV where sun]ight or room lighting wJl] be directed towald the screen. Use so_t
or indirect lighting.
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following palts were packed witll yore product.
Remote control
Part #R130A1 2 AA batteries Power cord
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ANTENNA/CABLE
ANALOG INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Get the Picture
Tile first p;u-t of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known
as tile signal. Tile back panel of your T\.' allows you to receive analog
channels by using the ANTENNA,CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital
channels by using the ANTENNA,(_ABLE I)IGITAL INPUT. See the
graphic to the ]eft for these locations.
Coaxial cable
Outdoor or indoor
antenna
Coaxial cable ®
Outdoor or indoor [3.
antenna
Getting Digital Channels
What You Need
• Antenna ("rabbit cm_s'') or outdoor antenna with coaxb] cable
A. I)o you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug tile antenna or
coaxial came _iom the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE {)IGITALINPITT to receive
fis,e oft_air local digital channels.
B. I)o you have a set-top box? If not, go to G'#ttin2 R<_Uar (Anal(4_) CT_a_?t?els.If so, you
need to call your came company or satellite service provider. They'll use special cables to
allow you to view digital channels. To view your regular channels, go to (,:(,t/in2 R<g_Uar
(AJlal(4_) CT?aJnml.s"_STg])1_.
What You Need To Know
-Visit \v\v\v.antcnna\vcb.org to get help dccicling what type of antenna to use to rcc'(qvc the
local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this nmpping progran_
tells you what local anaklg and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.
• When you get to tile CT?anJwl.s(>/z@screen in tile Initial Setup, make sure you set tile
options for using a digital signal source. To complete a channel search now, go to {)age 14.
• When you arc ready to watch channels, make sure you alt, tuned to tile Digital Input. Press
the ANTENNA button to tune to the Digital Input (look for/) at rile botton_ of your channel
banner. Go to page 15 for more infornmtion).
Getting Regular (Analog) Channels
What You
® Antenna
Need
("rabbit em's") or outdoor antenna with c'oaxia] c'ab]c
OR
Coaxial cable with cable
I)o you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step P;. If so, plug tile antenna or
coaxial came from tile wall outlet into the ANTENNAiCAI$LE ANALOG INPI TTto receive
free off-air local analog channels.
I)o you have cable? If so, plug tile coaxial cable from tile wall outlet into rile ANTENNA/
CAI$LEANALOG INPI TTto receive your came channels.
What You Need to Know
• Visit \v\v\v.ant(,nna\v(q).org to g(,t help deciding what type of antenna to c]s(' to r(,c'(,ivc the
local analog channels available to you. P;y entering where you live, this mapping progran_
tells you what klcal anaklg and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.
• When you get to tile CT?a,nwl.s_>tz@screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set tile
options for using an analog signal source. To coral)]ere a channel search now, go to
[)age 14.
- When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Anak)g Input.
Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Anak)g Input (k)ok for Aat the botton_ of your
channel banner. Go to [)age 15 for more infornmtion).
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Choose Your Connection
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c,pe_'a/ion. I:o_" ch>/ails aboz_/ /Dis .s_lT'icd, call /-,S%%'-20d-.-_.7 59.
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There are severn] ways to connect your T\,'. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best
for you. Proceed to the appropriate [)age and connect your TV.
Go to...
page 8-9
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AUDIO
Jacks Used
Video
Audio R and L/MONO
These jacks are located on
the right side of the TV
when facing the back.
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
Audio R and L
HDMI/DVl
VGA
Audio
Cables Needed
Audio/Video
Component Video
Audio
HDMI T_
OR
HDMI
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HDMIIDVI adapter
+
Audio
VGA
_>, Audio
page 8-9
page 10-11
page 12
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
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Video (Basic) Connection
This is an cxamp]e of a connecthm using the \,,'idco jack. Go to the top of page 9 fol specific
in str u ction s.
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Don't forget: ff necessary,
connect antenna or cable to
get a picture. Go to page 6 for
instructions.
(These jacks are located on the
side of your TV)
Component Video (Advanced) Connection
This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks. Go to the middle of
page 9 for specific instructions.
Don't forget: If necessary,
connect antenna or cable to
get apicture. Go to page 6 for
instructions.
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Red
Yellow
White
Composite cables are color
coded- Yellow= video;
Red= right audio; white=
left audio
Connecting the Device with Video (Basic)
This connection a]Jows you to connect a device that has a Video (:)Litjack, for exampJe a
DVI) player.
Note: (i lhm d_?vicmj,ozz _"mconnmclhz 2(_/so ht_s O)rHponmnl 17dmo jg_cks and.Fozz hnz,m
COI'I/[;OII_?Ill z,idmo cah/e.< _zer(?col'nn/_?l/(l j<)I/ zls_?I/?_?Cnl'npOll_izl 17d(?o (Advaucmd)
(]O]I]_CCIIOH IIZNI_?(I(!. ,_'(?(? [IZS/EILCIIOllS I)C/O_I'.
Using the cxaml)]e of a D\l) l)]ayer:
Q If necessary, connect your antenna as on page
cable and/or off-air described 6.
Q Connect video cable the side of the TV.
yellow
your to
Conn(wt a xideo cab](, to th(, VIDEO Input jack on the skle of the TV and to the Vkleo
Output jack on the I)VD p]ayer.
Q Connect red and white audio cables to the side of the TV.
your
Conncct tfx(, audio (led and white) cables to the AUDIO 1,' and L,M()N() jacks on the
si(le of the T\ and to the Au(lio Output jacks on the I)VD p]ayer.
Green
Blue
Red
Component Video cables
(Y Pb Pr) are color coded-
Green, Blue and Red
Red
White
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
white= left audio
Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced)
This connection allows vou to connect a device that ha, _* Pb Pr or _* Cb CI jacks, re1
cxan_p]e, a I)\"1) p]aycl.
(Tsing file exmnp]e of a DVI) player:
Q If connect cable rand/or off-air antenna as described on 6.
necessary, your page
Q Connect Y Pb Pr video cables.
your component
Conncc't t]lrcc xideo c'ab]cs ol spcc'ia] Y Pb P_ c'ab]es to the COMPONENT INP_ TT
(CMPI) Y Pb,Cb Pl"'Cr jacks on the back of file TV and to file Y Pb 1)1"or Y Cb Cr
OLItDLItSon the {)\l) ]_)]ay(n'.
Q Connect red and white audio cables.
your
Connect the audio (Ted and whir(,) cables to the CMPI AUDIO R and Ljacks on the
back of file TV an(I to file ALl(lie (1)tltput jacks on the I)VI) p]ayel.
ON*OFF button
I
\.
Usethese buttons
to view the pkture
of the device you've
connected to the TV.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
1. P]ug in the TV (scc page 13 for (Ictails) and the (kwic'c, if they m'cn't a]rcacly
plugged in.
2. Turn on the T\; and the device you want to view, for exmnp]e a I)VI) player.
3. Repeated]y press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video
Input Channels until you see /TD (if connected to the VII)EO jack) or C.1IP1 (if
connected to the CMPI jacks) (lisp]ayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back
to viewing T\; channels, press the ANTENNA button.
Note: I/I/?epictz_r<fi'om t/?eDI T)plco,er (q)!)('<l_>blclck and z_hite and yoz_r clcz'ice
is conn(,c/ed lo t/_e 17I)EO hzpHt .Vozl n!{ght/)e tzzn('d to the z_ro_z2 inpzzt. .lhzke szz*'(,
3,o17pr(>.<s"L\7"UT z_tztil.I,oz_.<,(,e/ 71.)ULSt)I<o'(>Uat the botlom (?/'the T1".<,"so'¢(,*z.
•Ifyou're done
connecting devices to
your TV, go to page 14
to complete the Initial
Setup.
• 7"0 continue
connecting devices, go
to the next page.
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HDMI/DVI Connection
This Js nn exmnl)]e or _ cormccfion using tile HDMI,I)\,'I j_(k.
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*Don't forget: If necessary, connect
antenna or cable to get apicture. Go
to page 6 for instructions.
HDMI/OVI
@AUDIO
@
Devicewith HDMI
Video Out Audio Out HD_II Out
Devicewith DVm
Audio Dut [JVIOut
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Connecting the Device
Hig]l-D('finition Multimedia Inmrfa(x' (HDMI) tcclm(Jogy is an un('omprcsscd digim] connc'ction
tllat canJes/)ot]l video and audio dam by way of an integrated mini-p]ug cab]e. Since HDMI
techno]ogy is based on Digital Visual Interface (1)VI), die jack on die back of your T\' is also
c()lnpatib]e with devices that have a 1)VI output jack.
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
Audio cables are color
coded- Red= right audio;
White= left audio
Using the example of a set-top box:
* If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.
Conn(wt an HDMI cab](' to th(' HI)MIiD\"I Input jack on the back of the TV and to
the HI)MI Out jack on the back of the device.
-OR-
If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an
HDMI/DVI adapter.
QConnect an HI)\,II cab]e to the HI)MI,I)VI jack on the back of the TV.
Input
QAttach an HI)MI,DVI adapter to the end of the HI)MI cable, then connect the
adapter to the I)VI <)ut jack on the set-top box.
Q Since you're using an HDMI,DVI adapter, you need to connect and right
d_ [a([J() ]eft
cables to the HDMIiDVI R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the R
and L jacks on the back of the device.
ON,OFF button Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
The dcvic'e in this connection is connectc<l to the HI)MI,I)VI jack. To view this device:
1. P]ug in the TV (see page 13 for details) and the (levite, if they a_en't already p]ugged
in.
2.
3.
TLIFr] or] t]l<} W\ ar](] tile! (I<!'\Jc<! VO/I \va13t to V1Q\v, fo]" cxalnp]c a S<!t-[o[3 ])ox.
Repeatedly press the INPIJT button on the re,note control to scroll through the Video
Input Channels until you see /ll) l_l displayed at the botto,n of the TX's screen. To go
back to viewing TV channe]s, press the ANTENNA button.
\
Usethese buttons
to view the picture
of the device you've
connected to the TV,
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,, If you're done connecting
devices to your TV, go to
page 14 to complete the
Initial Setup.
,If you experience HDMI
problems, go to the HDMI
Troubleshooting section on
page 36.
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VGA Connection
This is an example (2 a connection using the \GA jacks.
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Don't forget: If necessary,
connect antenna or cable to
get apicture. Go to page 6 for
instructions.
Connecting the Device
This connection al]o\\-s you to connect to a persona] compute;.
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-alr antenna as described on page 6.
2. Connect your monitor cable.
Connect on(' end of a 15-pin monitor cab](, to the VGA VII)EO jack on the TV and the
other end to the PC's video outpt]t jack. Note, if your PC's video output isn't 15-pin, you'll
need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monitor cane.
3. Connect your audio cable.
Connect a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes rcfcl'r(</to as 1'8" st('*'('() mini pin) to
the VGA AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Au(IJo Output jack on
the PC.
Notes: 7be m(Iximzow panel r(<solz#/k)_z is 1.360 x 76,_'. 1_(,szo'(, to set.yozo" P(; to the
cotv'(,(:t tllonitor OZlI[)_I/ selting_
7P(, .lhdtiTbsk Az_dio >_jiutzo¥" (dlo.'syoz_ to ll.st(,n to tb(, sozo_d ii'om tile TV while the P(;
is coJmect(,d. (;o to p((_(, 24for more iJff'orm(ltioJl.
Viewing the PC
1. P]ug in the TV (see page 13 for details) and the PC, if they aren't a]ready p]ugge(I in.
2. Turn on the WVand the PC.
3. P;ess the INPUT button on the remote cont;o] to sc;o]] th;ough the Video Input Channels
until you see l'(L4 disp]ayed at the bottom of the T\'s sc;een. To go back to viewing T\"
c]mnne]s, press the ANTENNA button.
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power corcl kite the back of @c T\.. Plug t]l_' ethel end into a grounclccl
wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. I)o not plug into an outlet controlled by
alight switch.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Rcmow, the bam'ry c'ompm'tmcnt c'ovcr from the back of the remote by pushing the mb
and lifting off the cover.
• Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
- Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV
Ttlrn on yotlr TV by plessing the Power button on the front of the TV ol ON-OFF on the
remote control.
button
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the initial Setup
The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on=
scr(x'n IllL!nus. The t]]('orv is th(' s_/in(2 t]]rO/lgho/lt t]](2 inen/l scr(,L!ns:
hig]?light yore choice and select it.
To highlight a men u item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or (Iown
arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button
to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sul>memk
More than one selection (lisplays, for example, O_z...; a menu choice
with a sub-menu displays dots (...).
Note: II{@l{@t_,d me(ms that tb¢ met_z¢ itr,,_zstands- oztt./)'o_
ot/?er menzz ite*_zson the/ixt ((]/)/)U(I?N (/(lr/au?; br{gbter, era
d(/[l'_>zw¢ltcolo*9.
rip
Toaccessthe setupmenusmanually,pressMENUand
chooseSetup.
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Complete the initial Setup
The menu system in vour 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 :dk)\vs you to so]cot your pn, tbrrcd language
for the menu system.
If Eng]ish is your preferred ]anguage, press OK. To choose another
language, press the down arrow button until that language is
highlighted, and press OK.
Complete Channel Setup
Make sure you've conncctcd the T\; to cable and/or :m otL:_ir signal
before you star* the next part of tile setup.
Set the Signal Source
1. A. l)id vou connect a signal to both ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG
and DIGITAL INPUTS on the back of your TV? If not, go to step
lB. If so, press the down arrow button to highlight At_a. s{_t_al
O7,,eand go to step 2.
B. Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA/CABLE
ANALOG INPUT? If not, go to step 1C. If so press the right arrow
button to se]ect At_alqg and then press tile down arrow button to
highlight AJza. s{gnal 13pe. (3o to step 2.
C. Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA/CABLE
I)IGITAL INPUT? If not, go to step 3. If so, press the right arrow
button to select D{gital and then press the down arrow button to
highlight/){g, s{g_zal O7,,e.Go to step 3.
Set the Analog Signal Type
2. A. Did you connect cable to the ANTENNA/CAI_LE ANALOG
INPUT? If not, go to step 2B. If so, leave the option set to C?fbk,
and then press tile (Iown arrow button to highlight 1){_. s_nal
tty)e. Go to step 3.
B. Did you connect an antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE
ANALOG INPUT? If not, go to step 3. If so, press the right arrow
button to high]ight Antenna and then press tile down arrow
button to highlight [){g. s{gnal Ope. Go to step 3.
Set the Digital Signal Type
3. If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA/CABLE I)IGITAL
INPUT, leave tile option set to Azztod_'te(tion. The signal type is
chosen for you and changes on-screen according to that type once
a signal is detected. Press the (Iown am)w button to high]ight Az_to
U?. sg,gltVh.Go to step 4.
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if you connected cables to the ANALOG
and DiGiTAL iNPUTS, the TV runs 2 separate
channel searches,
Look for the Aat the bottom of the screen to
make sure you're on the Analog input.
Look for the Dat the bottom of the screen to
make sure you're on the Digital input,
Complete the Channel Search
4. Ew'n though the initial channel search can take sew'ra] minutes,
you must complete it in order for your T\..'to display channels and
programming. Press OK to begin the dmnne] search. The menu
shows the T\.' is running a channel search. When it's complete, the
C/>at_t_elsetup men u remains on-screen. To exit tile men u system,
press CLEAR.
Some dmnnels might have been found during tile channel search
that are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these
so they don't appear as you d-range channels. To do this press OK
(the Li:,t and LabeLs menu appears). Note that removing channels
fiom w)ur channel list may be time consuming, so w)u might want
to c/o it later. Go to page 30 for details on editing your
channel list.
What To Expect
Watching TV
', Remember: If"you have an analog signal connected to vour
ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT, then look for an Aat the
bottom of tile screen to make sure you're tuned to tile Analog
input. Press the ANTENNA button if the Aisn't appearing.
Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, whirl] vour T\"displays these
channels in a 16/9 format. Press tile ZOOM+i- button to view the
different formats avai]ab]e. Go to page 25 for more explanation of
screen Jorn]ats.
Remember: If you have a digital signal connected to your
ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT, then look for a Dat the
bottom of tile screen to make sure you're tuned to the Digital
input. Press tile ANTENNA button if the /) isn't appearing.
Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format whidl does fill w)ur
screen, but sometimes is sent in 4/3 which does not fill your
screen. It depends on how the station or source device is
formatting the video. If there are bars on-screen, press the
ZOOM+/- button to try a different format that may eliminate
the bars. Go to page 25 for more explanation of screen formats.
Changing Channels
-Digital channels can haw' both primary channels (like the an:Jog
channel number) and sub-channels. First tune to tile Digital Input
bv pressing the ANTENNA button and look for a Dat the bottom
of tile screen. To tune to a digital channel with a sub-channel,
enter the primary dmnne] number, then press the right arrow
button. Enter tile sub-channel number and press OK.
I)epending upon tile type of signals you have connected to your
HDT\', you might notice that the channels change slower than
you're used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels
sometimes take longer to tune.
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes tile, jacks on tile, back panel of your TV. There m'e several ways to
connect devices.
ANTENNA!CABLE ANALOG INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive tile signal
from the antenna, cable, or cable box.
ANTENNA!CABLE DIGITAL INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive tile signal
from the antenna, digital cable, or digital cable box.
COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component vkleo jacks, such as a
I)VI) player.
• CMP1 YPb/Cb Pr/Cr (Component Video) Provides optilnum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for
the connection. When using CMPI Y Pb.Cb PriCr, make sure you connect left and right
audio cables to the CMPI L and R AITI)IO jacks.
• CMP1 LAUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPI video inputs. The let}
audio connector is usually white.
• CMP1 RAUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs. The
right audio connector is usually red.
• CMP2 YPb/Cb Pr/Cr (Component Video) Same as described for CMPI Y Pb/Cb PNCr and
CMPI Audio above. Make sure you connect the let} and right audio cables to the CMP2 L
and R AITI)IO jacks.
Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HI)MI or aHDMI/DVI Input
DVI output.
HDMI/DVI INPUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual
Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and
audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HI)MI technology is based on
Digital Visual Interfuce (I)VI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with 1)VI
devices.
* L AUDIO (used for DVI only) Provides left audio connection when using the I)VI jack.
The let} audio connector is usually white.
- RAUDIO (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the I)VI jack.
The right audio connector is usually red.
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o_dy tbe picm,v s_g_lal. Jlot the soz_ud.
MONITOR OUT Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs fro,n
the Digital or Analog Input (excluding copy-protected progralns and component video formats)
while the TV is turned on. You must leave the T\,' on the same channel you are recording.
AUDIO Use the Audio Out jacks when using the MONITOR OIJTPIJT Video jack or use these
jacks by themselves to connect an audio receiver to the T\..' for enhanced sound quality. If you
use these jacks to receive your sound, you don't need to connect the speakers supplied with
the T\.'. Make sure you set the Audio output correctly in the Adz'armed N(,//it?2sAbznzd menu.
Go to [)age 28 for more information.
- L (Audio) Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.
• R (Audio) Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
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VGA Connect yotlr comptlter , or ot]ler device wit]] a \GA output, to this jack using a 15 pin
I)-sub cable.
VGA AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) I%c to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the VGA jack.
ITS(' a ._. IIM]] 3t(21"(2o II]JnJ Dill. ('aJ)](2 (sollletilllcs l'(2f(21"r(,(] 1o as 1 (_" sto](2o I]]Jni pin) to ('onnLtc[ a
PC to your TV. Go to page 12 for more information.
Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV
Front Panel Buttons
It you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your T\" to operate
many of the TV's features.
MENU Brings up the TV Main menu.
VOL > Increases the vok_me. In the T\/n_enu system, acts like tile right arrow button on the
remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL < Decreases the vo]u,ne. In the T\.' menu system, acts like tile ]eft arrow button on tile
remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the T\.' menu system, acts like tile tip arrow button
on tile remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH v Scans down through the channel list. In the T\; menu system, acts like the down arrow
button on tile remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Right Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV)
L/MONO and R AUDIO Itccciw's audio ti'o*n anofl-tcr d<'vic<' such as a c_incor<h.T, video galn<'
console, VCR, or I)Vl) [)layer. Use when connecting to tile VII)EO or S-VII)EO Input.
VIDEO Input Receives video tio,n another device such as a camcorder, video game console,
VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VI1)EO jacks press tile INPUT button
on your remote until /7I) appears at tile bottom of tile screen.
S-VIDEO Input Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from another device. Make sure
you also connect audio cables from the device to the TV. To access a device connected to the
VIDEO jacks press tile INPUT button on your remote until $/71) appears at tile bottom of tile
screen.
(Headphones) Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound con_ing froJn the
T\.. To adjust vo]un_e contlo] of the ]lea(Ip]lones go to t l_ Hdadp/?o_, 5CIIiH_5" option Jn t]lC
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
Arrows 17sod to highlight (lif[crent items in the T\" 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 two-
digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel press
and hold the "1" button until "1" and two dashes (--) appear, then add
the second two digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hokl
1 until "1- -" appears, release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3.
To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel,
then press the fight arrow to enter the sub-channel and press OK.
ANTENNA Switches between Anak)g and Digital input channel. When
tuned to an input, press to go back to the most recently used tuner
(Antenna or Digital input).
CC For the Analog input, displays the CF;.s-(,t/#<_and Anal(),_ CU hP(';
for the Digital input, (lisp]ays the CF.'.sY>t/it?<_,[){_it(ll CF.'{Tpe, and D{_ital
C(;pr_,.s-et.
CH + or CH - Scan up or down through the current channel list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
dmnging channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display £iom the screen and returns
you to normal viewing.
FAV (Favorite) Press to browse the channels set in your ]:(lz,orite List.
Go to page 31 for more information.
FREEZE '_\,llile watching T_, freezes the picture. Press OK again to
unfreeze.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel
INFO Brings up the channel banner; press again to dear the screen.
INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (/7D. 817I).
(/.llP/. cr.1]/)2. /'(iA, and HI).IH). Press the CH+ or CH- or ANTENNA
button to resu,ne TV viewing.
MENU Displays the menu system. If in a sub-menu, takes you back
to the previous menu.
MUTE Re(luces the TV's volume to its n_inin_um level Press again to
restore the vo]unle.
OK When in the menu system, displays sub-menus.
ON.OFF Turns the TV on and off.
PRESETS For the Analog input, displays Pic/zz*> and ,S'ozzndpn(,.set
option. For the Digital input, displays Pictzzzw and Noz¢_zdpt'(,.se/;and
[){_. U'I.Azid. Lan_. and C71+/(31- bzdtous.
SKIP Press oncE' beforE' d-ranging chann(,ls and thE,TV \\-ill wait 30
seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly
to ad(I more time. Press CLEAR to cancel SKIP.
SLEEP Sets the T\.' to turn off. Each time you press the right arrow
button the clock adds 5 minutes (up to 240 minutes).
SOUND For the Analog input, displays the 7hue cont,>l menu. For
the Digital input, displays Pi(tzzr(, and ,5'ozl_zdpt'(,.sY,t;and [)_. C_1.Az_d.
Lang. and C71÷/(3/- bzlttons. In VGA mode, switches to the T\."s au(lio.
VOL-orVOL + Decreases or increases the TX."svolume.
ZOOM - or ZOOM + Press left or right to change the size of the
picture on-screen.
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Channel Banner
There are sex'era] indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the re111otc.
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).
Analog Channel Banner
SAP
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Commercial skip 0.'30
Stereo
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A lO CBS (analog)
D 10-1 CBS (digital)
4/3 or 16/9format
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06:05pro
Digital Channel Banner
The current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program)
1;] forln}/t] oy],
Close(I Captioning is available on the current channel.
Shows the time remaining on the commercial ski[) (SKIP) timer.
Sl(,r¢o appears when tile current channel is broadcasting in stere<).
Mono appears when tile current channel is broadcasting in mono.
Current date.
The Ameans it's an analog channel. The channel and program
you're currently viewing are displayed.
The Dmeans it's a digital channel. The channel, sub-channel (if
availab]e), and program you're currently viewing aredisp]ayed.
Curlx.)y]t SCl'Lk'll fornlat. If 1]112r12 }/r(2 13]}lcIK bars oyl-screeyl you Inight
be able to get rid of thclll 13}7pressing the ZOOM buttons on the
rclllote. Go to page 25 for IDore JIlforlllatioI1 oil Scl'e(2D forlD_Ks.
Current time left on sleep timer, if the sleep timer is set.
Current time.
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Parental Controls and V-Chip
The' choice's in the' {A'/'-(.77ip and (kmridgt 1"-(_7?ipm_'nus involve softwm'e inside your T\"
(retbrred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block T\/ programs and movies. T\/ programs can
be blocked by age-based ratings, such as T\.'-MA, which is explained on [)age 21. If available,
TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as adult language (L). This is explained on
[)age 22. Movies can only be b]ocke(I by age-based ratings. This is explained on [)age 23.
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unIocke(I. For instructions to lock
V-Chip, see below.
Note: P(lrunl_l/ con/ _o/s_lHnqs elru no/ell,eli/elb/_</'or [H) III or (iMP1 or 2 in!2llLv.
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada
V-Chip reads the' program's agc'-bas_'drating (T\"-MA, T\"-I< _'tc.) mid cont_'nt thcm('s
[(Viok'ncc (V), Adult Language (L), c'tc.)]. It"vou have' blocked the' rating and/or content themes
that the program contains, you wil] receive the message 7;{_is_bat?nel i.sbloc/,(¥/. C/?a_?2o
(l?ant?el or pr(>s.s•OK 1omt?/mryoz_r p(l.vszvord a_zd /mmpor(n'l{_, c/_,a(/i_'(l/mtl?mpar(>t?/(ll (ot?/rol.v.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no c()ntc,nt
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out
programs that have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated.
Go to [)age 38 for the US and Canada ratings explanations.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Se]ecting this option lets you lock an(I unlock parental controls settings
using a passwor(].
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for
V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simukaneously press
and hold VOL- on the front pane] and (]LEAR on the relnote for 10
seconds. Next time you enter the P(lp(,n/dl (:o??Iro/menu enter a new
password.
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