RCA L1510, L2010, L23W10 User Manual
LCD Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Important Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re 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 fi lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
Refer to the identifi cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
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.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifi cations 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,
specifi es 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 fi rm, fl at, 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.
Product Registration
Please fi ll 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: _________________________________________________________________________
Important Information
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifi ers) 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 fi t 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 specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed 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 qualifi ed 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.
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, PART H)
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................................3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................................3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................................ 3
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................................... 3
Connection Illustrations .............................................................................................................3
Check Supplied Parts ..................................................................................................................3
Explanation of Jacks .........................................................................................................................4
Connect Your Cable ..........................................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................................6
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ................................................................................7
How to Connect: TV + Personal Computer ............................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your TV ...........................................................................................................................9
Plug in the TV .............................................................................................................................9
Put Batteries in the Remote ......................................................................................................9
Turn on the TV ...........................................................................................................................9
Adjust the TV Screen ..................................................................................................................9
Mounting the TV to the Wall ..................................................................................................10
Completing the On Screen Setup ..................................................................................................10
Choose the Menu Language ..................................................................................................10
Complete Channel Search .......................................................................................................11
The Buttons on the Remote Control ..............................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner .............................................................................................................13
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature .............................................................................13
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ................................................................................. 13
Parental Controls ............................................................................................................................14
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................................14
US V-Chip Rating System .........................................................................................................15
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .................................................................................15
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ..................................................................................16
US TV Ratings ...........................................................................................................................16
Blocking Specifi c Content Themes .......................................................................................... 18
Viewing Specifi c Content Themes ...........................................................................................18
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ......................................................................................................18
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ..........................................................................................19
Front Panel Block .....................................................................................................................20
V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block .................................................................................................20
Additional Features ........................................................................................................................20
Format Control .........................................................................................................................20
MultiTask Audio™ ...................................................................................................................21
Calendar ...................................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ................................................................................. 22
Controls ....................................................................................................................................22
Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................................23
PC Picture Menu .............................................................................................................................. 23
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................................... 24
Geometry Menu .............................................................................................................................. 24
PC Geometry Menu .........................................................................................................................24
Preferences Menu ...........................................................................................................................25
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 25
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Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................27
Care and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................28
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 29
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components 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 component(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 Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifi er, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t fl ow around
other components.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
If a stand or base is used ensure that 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 at the beginning of the manual.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable fi rmly 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 components used in the connection illustrations are for representation only. The input jacks and the output jacks
on the back of your components (VCR, DVD player, etc.,) might look different than those illustrated.
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.
123
456
789
INPUT MUTE
GO BACK
CLEAR MENU
PRESETS CC INFO FORMAT
SLEEP CALENDAR SOUND PC INPUT
ON•OFF
CH+
CH-
VOL+
VOL-
OK
Remote control 2 AA batteries Power cordAC Power adapter
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Connections & Setup
Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are
several ways to connect components to your TV.
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember
the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The YPbPr (component) jacks
are considered an excellent improvement; S-Video and Video (composite) jacks are considered
very good; while the Antenna connection is good.
Front Panel
Buttons (see next
ON/OFF MENUCHVOL
page for details)
24V DC
POWER IN
PC IN
COMPONENT IN
Pr Pb Y R L
AUDIO IN
PC-AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN 2
LR
VIDEO IN 2
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN 1
LR
VIDEO IN 1
ANTENNA IN
Notes: The AUDIO and VIDEO IN 2 jacks are only available for model L23W10.
The DC POWER IN jack is 24V for model L23W10 and 12V for models L1510
and L2010.
Bottom Panel
24V or 12V DC POWER IN (24V for model L23W10 and 12V for models L1510 and
L2010) Connect the power adapter cord to this jack to give the TV power.
PC IN Connect your computer to this jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable.
COMPONENT IN
• Y Pb Pr (Component jacks) For connection of components that have component output
jacks (Y Pb Pr), such as an HD receiver, or DVD player.
The Y Pb Pr jacks provide excellent picture quality because the video is separated into
three signals. If your component has Y Pb Pr jacks, use component video cables to connect
to the TV.
• AUDIO IN R and L Use the right and left audio jacks when connecting to the Component
video inputs. The right connector is usually red; the left connector is usually white.
PC AUDIO IN (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC
IN 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. Go to page 8 for more information.
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AUDIO IN 2 R and L (only available on model L23W10) Use the AUDIO IN 2 right and left
audio jacks when connecting to the VIDEO IN 2 jack. The right connector is usually red; the
left connector is usually white.
VIDEO IN 2 (only available on model L23W10) Provides composite video connection. The
video connector is usually yellow.
S-VIDEO IN The S-Video (super video) jack provides better picture quality than the regular
video jack because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is separated
from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD player) has an S-VIDEO and a
VIDEO jack, connect the DVD player to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for better
picture quality.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables to the available Audio In jacks because
the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
AUDIO IN 1 R and L for model L23W10 (AUDIO IN R and L for models L1510 and
L2010) Use the AUDIO IN 1 right and left audio jacks when connecting to the VIDEO IN 1
jack. The right connector is usually red; the left connector is usually white.
VIDEO IN 1 for model L23W10 (VIDEO IN for models L1510 and L2010) Provides composite
video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
ANTENNA IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable,
or cable box.
Front Panel Buttons
If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the buttons located underneath the front panel of
your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.
ON/OFF Turns on or off the TV after you’ve turned on the main power by pressing the
POWER button.
MENU Brings up the menu system.
VOL Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it points left to items and adjusts menu
controls.
VOL Increases the volume. In the menu system, it points right to items and adjusts menu
controls.
CH Scans down through the channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and
adjusts menu controls.
CH Scans up through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and
adjusts menu controls.
(Headphone) Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the
TV.
Note: When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal speakers are automatically turned off.
(Power) Turns the main power to the TV on or off.
Note: If you use the Front Panel Block feature, the front panel buttons no longer provide access to
the menus. Go to Chapter 2 for more information.
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Connections & Setup
Connect Your Cable
Connect your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the bottom panel of the TV using a
coaxial cable.
CABLE
OR
OFF-AIR ANTENNA
24V DC
POWER IN
PC IN
COMPONENT IN
Pr Pb Y R L
AUDIO IN
PC-AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN 2
LR
VIDEO IN 2
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN 1
LR
VIDEO IN 1
ANTENNA IN
TV Bottom Panel
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to
connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some
ways to connect your TV. Choose the connection which is best for you.
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PR PB Y S-VIDEO
Connections & Setup
DVD
VIDEOL
AUDIO
R
OUT
2B
2A
Notes: TV model L23W10
is shown here. The AUDIO
and VIDEO IN 2 jacks are only
24V DC
POWER IN
PC IN
COMPONENT IN
Pr Pb Y R L
AUDIO IN
PC-AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN 2
LR
VIDEO IN 2
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN 1
LR
VIDEO IN 1
ANTENNA IN
available on this model.
The back of your DVD player
and VCR may not look exactly
like the ones shown here.
CABLE
3B
VCR
ANTENNA IN
1
OUT
ANTENNA OUT
3C
VIDEOAUDIO LR
3A
VIDEOAUDIOLR
IN
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your cable or off-air antenna.
If you have cable or an off-air antenna, connect the cable or antenna to the Antenna In jack
on the VCR.
2. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO R and L jacks
on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
B. Connect three video grade cables to the COMPONENT IN Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of
the TV and to the Y Pb Pr
Y Pb Pr, but has an S-Video output, use the S-VIDEO jack.
Notes: If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also connect audio cables. The S-Video cable
only transfers video information.
If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video
input on the TV instead of the composite video or S-Video connection for better picture quality.
3. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Antenna Out jack on the VCR and to the ANTENNA IN
jack on the TV.
B. Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN R and L jacks (AUDIO IN 1, as shown above
for model L23W10) on the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the composite video cable to the VIDEO IN (VIDEO IN 1, as shown above for
model L23W10) on the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.
outputs on the DVD player. If your DVD player doesn’t have
Viewing the Components
1. Plug in the TV (see page 9 for details) and the components, if they aren’t already plugged
in. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels.
• View the VCR on the VID channel (for models L1510 and L2010) or VID1 channel (for
model L23W10).
• View the DVD player on the CMPT (component video) channel.
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