RCA 32LA30RQD Owner’s Manual

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Part No.: RNO326E0100

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CAUTION

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR

COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC RULES COULD AVOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT.

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. However, there is no Guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1. Readtheseinstructions.

2. Keeptheseinstructions.

3. Heedallwarnings.

4. Followallinstructions.

5.

Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.Forexample,donotusenearalaundrytub,inawetbasement,ornearaswimming

pool,andthelike.

6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.

7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions.Slotsandopeningsin
thecabinetbackorbottomareprovidedforventilation,toensurereliableoperationoftheTVandtoprotectitfrom
overheating.Theseopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcovered.TheopeningsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingtheTV
onabed,sofa,rug,orothersimilarsurface.

8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)that
produceheat.

9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonwider
thantheother.Agrounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongis
providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementofthe

obsoleteoutlet.

10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepoint
wheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.

11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.

12.Useonlywithcart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththe
apparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationto
avoidinjuryfromtip-over.ATVandcartcombinationshouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,
excessiveforce,andunevensurfacesmaycausetheTVandcartcombinationtooverturn.

13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.ForaddedprotectionforthisTV
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunusedforlongperiodsoftime,unplugitfromthewalloutletand
disconnectantennaorcablesystem.ThiswillpreventdamagetotheTVduetolightningandpowerlinesurges.

14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,
suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,the
appratushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.

15.ThisTVshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersupplyindicatedontheratinglabel.Ifcustomerisnotsurethe
typeofpowersupplyinyourhome,consultyourappliancedealerorlocalpowercompany.ForTVremotecontrolbattery
power,refertotheoperatinginstructions.

16.TheTVsetshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing.Noobjectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedon
theTVset.

17.NeverpushobjectsofanykindintothisTVthroughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerousvoltageorotherelectrical
partsthatcouldresultinfireorelectricshock.NeverspillliquidofanykindintotheTV.

18.UnplugtheTVfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerocleaners.Useadampclothforcleaning.

19.ThisTVshouldneverbeplacednearoroveraradiatororheatresource.ThisTVshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-in
installationsuchasabookcaseorrackunlessproperventilationisprovidedorthemanufacturer'sinstructionshavebeen

adheredto.

20.DonotplacethisTVonanunstablecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable.TheTVmayfall,causingseriousinjuryto
someone,andseriousdamagetotheappliance.

21.DonotattempttoservicethisTVbyyourselfbecauseopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyoutodangeroushigh
voltageorotherhazards.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

22.ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevice
maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterference
thatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

23.WARNING:Topreventinjury,thisapparatusmustbesecurelyattachedtothefloor/wallinaccordancewiththe
installationinstructions.

24.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thegroundingofcenterpinofplugmustbemaintained.

25.Ifanoutsideantennaorcablesystemisconnectedto theTV,besuretheantennaorcablesystemisgroundedtoprovide
someprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.Section810oftheNationalElectricalCode,
ANSI/NFPANO.70,providesinformationwithrespecttopropergroundingofthemastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead-inwiretoanantennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconductors,locationofantennadischarge
unit,connectionto groundingelectrodes,andrequirementsforthegroundingelectrodes.(SeeDiagramFigureA.)

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PARTH)

Diagram Figure A

26. CAUTION: This device employs a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than
those specified may result in hazardous exposure to radiation. To prevent exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the

enclosure. Do not stare into beam.

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Caution and Warning .................................................................................................................................... i

FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................... i

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................... ii,iii

Preparation for Your New TV ...................................................................................................................... 6

Check Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Complete Customer Registration ......................................................................................................................... 6

Setup TV Table Stand ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Select TV Location ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Connection and Using ......................................................................................................................................... 6

TV Stand Installation .................................................................................................................................... 7

TV Signal Connection .................................................................................................................................. 8

Cable Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Side Panel Connections ............................................................................................................................. 10

Connecting AV Composite Video device (Good Video Quality) ............................................................................... I 0

Connecting YPbPr Component device (Better Video Quality) ................................................................................. ! I

Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality) ...................................................................................................... ! 2

Connecting a Computer ...................................................................................................................................... 13

How to Obtain Various Kinds of Input Sources ...................................................................................................... 13

TV Jacks Explanation .................................................................................................................................. 14

Side Keypad and Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 15

Side Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................................................. ! 5

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ ! 5

Remote Control Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 16

Inserting Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................................................ 16

Remote Control Reception Angle ........................................................................................................................ !6

Learning about Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 17

Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................................................................................... ! 7

Initial Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Menu Language ................................................................................................................................................. ! 8

Signal Type ........................................................................................................................................................ ! 8

Auto Channel Search .......................................................................................................................................... ! 8

Basic Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Turning On and Off ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Choosing TV Channel ......................................................................................................................................... ! 9

Selecting input Source ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Adjusting TV Stand Angle .................................................................................................................................... 19

Channel Bar ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Adjusting Volume .............................................................................................................................................. 20

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ........................................................................................................................ 20

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OSD Menu Operations ............................................................................................................................. 21

Adjust the OSD Screen .................................................................................................................................... 21

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Sound Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Channel Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Parental Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 29

Others Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 31

DVD Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 32

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..................................................................................................... 36

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 37

V-Chip Rating Explanations .................................................................................................................... 39

US V-Chip Rating System ................................................................................................................................. 39

Canadian English Rating System ....................................................................................................................... 39

Canadian French Rating System ....................................................................................................................... 40

Universal Remote Control Code List ..................................................................................................... 40

Wall Mounting Unit Specification ............................................................................................................ 41

Product Specification ................................................................................................................................. 42

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Before Turning On TV

Check Accessories

Check the accessories that are packed with your TV.

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QUICK START REGISTRATION

GUIDE CARD

Complete Customer Registration

Please fill the RCA registration Card and return it to the address printed on it. That is for your customer service. To achieve best
customer warranty work, please read and fill it carefully.

Setup TV Table Stand

Please refer to TV Stand Installation guide in next page to carry out stand installing.

Select TV Location

Select a flat, stable table to locate your TV set. Please follow the Safety Instructions when locating the TV.

Connection and Using

After placing your TV properly, you can connect the TV with power supply and cable components. For further information, see page

10 to page 13.

6 Note:Above accessoriesare subject to changewithout notice.

TV 26LA30RQD/32LA30RQD are packaged with the TV stand separated from the cabinet. To setup the TV table stand,
please carry out the installation according to the instructions below.

Step One

Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion to prevent the
LCD panel from being damaged.

The LCD panel is easy to scratch, so please:

1. Choose an absolutely flat surface to place the TV on.

2. Use soft cloth or cushion to face the TV panel.
Do not put TV on the table directly.

Always unplug the AC cord first when installing/removing

the stand.

Step Two
Put the stand body (plastic) onto the stand base in cabinet.

Align the four holes in TV stand body to the screwholes in TV
stand base.

Step Three

Insert the four M4 tapping screws (which are totally the same) and

tighten them.

stand screws
Four black 1

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The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. Your TV 26LA30RQD/32LA30RQD has a side panel, which allows you to

receive analog and/or digital television channels via ANT/CABLE jack.

Before connecting your TV, determine using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.

A. Antenna

Connect the antenna to TV via coaxial cable on ANT/CABLE jack of the side panel. You are ready to receive air local digital and

analog channels.

B. Cable -rv service

Connect the cable TV wall jack to TV via coaxial cable on ANT/CABLE jack of the side panel. You are ready to receive off-air local

digital and analog channels.

C. Set-Top Box
Ifyou use aset-top box, you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider, which use a special connection,

please refer to the user's guide of set-top box.

Note: Do not plug the AC cord until you have accomplished all the connections.

AC

110V/60Hz

AC Power Cord

(Connect after all the other connections are done.)

Cable TV Antenna

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Choose Your Connections

TV 26LA30RQD/32LA30RQD supports various of connecting ways from other devices (such as DVD, VCR, Set-top box, ect.).

Please follow the table sheet to choose the cables which adapt to your device.

Go to page 10

AUDIO-IN L and R, Video In

AUDIO-IN L and R

COMPONENT 1 Y, Pb, Pr
COMPONENT 2 Y, Pb, Pr

HDMI IN 1,2, 3

Video/Audio cable

Audio Cable

Go to page 11

COMPONENT video cable

Go to page 12

HDMI TMcable

Audio cable with 3.5mm terminal

Go to page 13

PC INPUT

VGA, Audio In

Note:

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC

Caution:

Unplug the AC cord when you connect other devices to TV.

VGA cable

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Connecting AV Composite device (Good Video Quality)

To connect an composite AV device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:

1. Connect the Video In jack on the side of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (yellow).

2. Connect the AUDIO-IN and R jacks on the side of TV to the audio output jacks of device via audio cable.
Notice the left channel jack and plugs are white and the right channel jack and plugs are red.

Note: AV signal belongs to composite video. This kind of video signal has regular good display quality.

Composite Video Connection

The picture below is an example of a connection using the composite video jack.

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The back of TV

The output panel of other device

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Connecting YPbPr Component device (Better Video Quality)

To connect a component device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:

1. Connect the COMPONENT 1,2 Y/Pb/Pr jack on the side of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (green,
blue and red).

2. Connect the COMPONENT 1,2 AUDIO-IN L and R jacks on the side of TV to the audio output jacks of device via audio cable.
Notice the left channel jack and plugs are white and the right channel jack and plugs are red.

Note. Y/Pb/Pr jacks are component video. This kind of video signal has better display quality.

Component Video Connection
The picture below is anexample of a connection using the component video jack.

The back of TV

The output panel of other device

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Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality)

To connect an HDMI device, such as a DVD player, please Connect the HDMI1,2, or 3 jack on the side of TV to the output

jacks of device via HDMI cable.

Note: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital

data. It carries the audio and video signal via the same cable and has the best display quality.

HDMI Connection

The picture below is an example of a connection using the HDMI video jack.

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The back of TV

The output panel of other device

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Connecting a computer

To connect a computer, follow these steps:

1. Connect the PC INPUT VGA port on the side of TV to the VGA output jack of device via D-sub 15-pin cable.

2. Connect the PC INPUT Audio In jack on the side of TV to the audio output jack of computer with audio cable (3.5mm).

Note. If you want to use your TV as a monitor, please notice that the maxium resolution for 26LA30RQD/30LA30RQD is

!366"768. Please set the computer graghic correctly.

PC Connection

The picture below is an example of a connection using your TV as a PC monitor.

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The back of TV

PC

How to Obtain Various Kinds of Input Sources

After connection is done, press INPUT button on remote control or TV top panel to choose the input source you need.
See page 19, Basic Operation of TV.

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