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Important Information
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double
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 qualified service personnel.
,_ This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible
parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. This
product should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the component.
may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact
This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons
your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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 should 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 a
similar surface, as the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit may 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 surface or stand 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 to the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
on the next page.
The power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power
standby mode but will not completely shut the power off. In order to shut the power off, you will need to disconnect the power
cord from your outlet. Therefore, you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power
cord when desired.
WARNING
The TV is unstable if it is not 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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA
Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. 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 in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date
Dealer/Address/Phone
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
4. Do not negate 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 your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where it exits
from the component.
6. Do not use this component near water.
7. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
8. Clean only with dry cloth.
9. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the component. When
the TV is placed on a cart, use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury from tip-over.
10. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the component is damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling onto the component, rain or moisture exposure,
abnormal operation, or if the component has been dropped.
12. 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:
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PARTH)
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Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup
Before Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ............................................................................................................ 6
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 6
Avoid Audio Interference .................................................................................................................... 6
Avoid Direct Light ............................................................................................................................... 6
Check Supplied Parts ........................................................................................................................ 6
Removing the Table Stand .............................................................................................................. 7
Mounting Your TV to the Wall .......................................................................................................... 7
Obtain the Signal .............................................................................................................................. 8
What You Need .................................................................................................................................. 8
What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................... 8
Choose Your Connections ............................................................................................................... 9
Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) ................................................................... 10
Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better) ................................................................ 10
Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) ...................................................................................... 11
Connecting a PC Component ........................................................................................................... 12
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component ........................................................................ 13
Viewing a PC ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................................. 14
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................................... 14
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................................. 14
Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup .................................................................... 14
Complete the Initial Setup .............................................................................................................. 15
Set the Menu Language .................................................................................................................... 15
Set the TV Location Mode ................................................................................................................. 15
Complete Channel Setup .................................................................................................................. 15
What To Expect ............................................................................................................................... 16
Watching TV- Analog Channels ......................................................................................................... 16
Watching TV - Digital Channels ......................................................................................................... 16
Changing Channels ........................................................................................................................... 16
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) .................................................................................. 17
Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV ............................................................................................. 18
Side Input Jacks ............................................................................................................................... 18
Side Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 18
4 Table of Contens
Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 3 I Using TV Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................................... 20
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................................... 20
V-Chip - US and Canada .................................................................................................................. 20
Create Password .............................................................................................................................. 21
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .......................................................................................................... 21
V-Chip Rating Screen ........................................................................................................................ 21
US V-Chip TV Ratings ....................................................................................................................... 22
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................................................... 22
US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................................................................... 23
Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ....................................................................................................... 23
Reset Downtoadable Data ................................................................................................................. 23
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................................................................................................. 23
Block Channel ................................................................................................................................... 23
Block Buttons ................................................................................................................................... 24
Change Password ............................................................................................................................. 24
Additional Features ......................................................................................................................... 24
Screen Formats ................................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu
Using the Menu System .................................................................................................................. 25
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................... 25
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................................... 26
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 27
List & Labels Menu ......................................................................................................................... 29
Parental Control Menu .................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5 I Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 31
V-Chip Rating Explanations ............................................................................................................ 34
US V-Chip Rating System ................................................................................................................. 34
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ........................................................................................... 34
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................................ 35
Television Specification .................................................................................................................. 35
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 36
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 39
Table of Contens 5
Before/nitia/Setup
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any 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 before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions.
Safety Information
• 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 the component 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 harm
other components.
Avoid Audio Interference
• Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of
straight down the middle.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables.
• Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Avoid Direct Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.
Replacing your remote
Ifyou need to replace
your remote, call
1-800-257-7946. A
shipping and handling
fee, and the appropriate
sales tax, will be charged
upon ordering. Please
have your Visa or
MasterCard ready.
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Removing the Table Stand
Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand
by following the instructions below.
Step 1
Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on a
table or other flat surface. Place the TV set face
down on the TV bag.
Step 3 (Only for models L22HD41/L22HD41V)
Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet.
Step 2
Remove the table stand from the TV cabinet. Use a
screwdriver to remove the four M4 ST-screws.
(Note: there are five M4 ST-screws for models L26HD41
/L26HD31R).
Step 3 (Only for model L26HD41/L26HD31R)
Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet using a M3
ST-screw and a screwdriver.
TV cabinet with stand cap attached. TV cabinet with stand cap attached.
Mounting Your TV to the Wall
Models L22HD41/L22HD41V/L26HD41/L26HD31 R
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example,
100x100 refers to fact that the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically.
Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
Purchase a VESA 100 xl00, Size M4 screw
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Caution; 'Yourwall
mount must be able to
bear a minimum of five
times the TV's net
weight to avoid causing
damage.
Obtain the Signal
The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive
analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.
Before you connect your T_, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service
to obtain the signal.
What You Need
Antenna (Rabbit Ears) or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable
Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the
T_. You are ready to receive off-air local digital and analog channels.
Cable Service
Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. You are
ready to receive your cable channels.
Set-Top Box
Ifyou have a set-top box, you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider. They may
recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels.
What You Need to Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org for help in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the local
digital channels available to you. Enter your location, and the program will list local analog and digital
stations available using your antenna.
• When you watch T_, the Channel Banner displays the type of channel currently viewed. A "D" at the bottom
of the screen denotes digital channels and an "A" denotes analog channels. For more information on
Channel Banners, see page 20.
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Choose Your Connections
There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your _ Please
use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages
to connect your components.
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Don't forget:
Ifnecessarx connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page 8
for instructions.
Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good)
To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:
Example: DVD Player
1. Connect the yellow video cable to the (VlD 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output
jack on the DVD player.
2. Connect the red and white audio cables to the (VID 2) right and left audio jacks on the side of the TV
and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player.
Composite Video Connection
This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack.
Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better)
To connect a component that has Y Pb Pr jacks, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:
Example: DVD Player
1. Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) Y Pb Pr
jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player.
2. Connect your red and white audio cables to the COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) right and left AUDIO
jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player.
10 1 Connections and Setup
Component Video Connection
This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 10 for specific
instructions.
Don't forget:
If necessary, connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page 8
for instructions.
Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries
both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on
Digital Visual Interface (DVl), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with components that have
a DVI output jack.
Example: Set-top box with HDMI jack:
1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT 2 jack or the HDMI/DVl INPUT 1jack on the back of the TV
and to the HDMI output jack on the back of the set-top box.
Example: Set-top box with DVljack:
To connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVl adapter:
1. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI/DVl INPUT 1jack on the back of the TV.
2. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable; then connect the adapter to the DVl output
jack on the set-top box.
3. Since you're using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect separate audio cables to the DVl AUDIO
INPUT right and left DVI AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the right and left audio jacks on the
back of the set-top box.
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Don't forget:
Ifnecessarx connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page 8
for instructions.
HDMI/DVI Connection (Best)
This is anexample of a connection using the HDMI/DVI INPUT1jack. Go to page 11 for specific instructions.
OR
Connecting a PC Component
To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps:
1. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the
PC's video output jack.
Note: ff your PC's video output bn 't 15-p£_,you'll need an adapter that can connect to a 15-p£_monitor cable.
2. Connect a 3.5mm stereo mini-pin audio cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini-pin) to the PC
AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the PC.
12 1 Connections and Setup
PC Connection
This is anexample of a connection using the PC INPUTVIDEOjack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component
1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR.
2. Turn on the TV and the component you want to view.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press the up or down arrow
to select VlD 2 (if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 2 jacks), CMPT (if connected to the CMPT jacks)
or HDMI 1 (if connected to the HDMI/DVl INPUT 1jack). Press OK to confirm your selection. To return
to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view.
Note: If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your component ls connected to the
WDEO INPUT, you may be tuned to the wrong input. Make sure you press INPUT and use the up or down
arrow until you see WD 1, CMPT or HDMI 1 displayed at the top left of the 7l/screen. Press OK to confirm.
Note: When you have connected all additional components to your 7l/, go to page 15 for initial setL4oinstructions.
Don't forget:
If necessar_ connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page 8
for instructions.
Viewing a PC
1. Plug in the TV and the computer.
2. Turn on the TV and the computer.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the signal source. Press the up or down arrow
to select PC. Press OK to confirm. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to
enter the channel you wish to view.
Note: When you have connected all additional components to your 7l/, go to page 15 for initial Setup Instructions.
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the T_. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the
plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and
lifting off the cover.
• Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV
Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button (5) on the side of the TV or the ON.OFF or TV button on
the remote control.
Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial
Setup
Note: Highlighted items
stand out from other
menu items on the list
(appear darker, brighter,
or a different colo#.
You will need to use the remote control to complete the setup of your TV. The remote control allows you
to navigate through and select items that appear in the on-screen menus. The process works the same on
all menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To select a menu item, press the arrows to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or
down arrow to move up or down. Use OK button or right arrow to view other selections for a menu choice
or to display a sub-menu. To return to the previous menu, press the GO BACK key or left arrow.
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Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn
on your T_, the language screen appears.
Set the Menu Language
The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If
English is your preferred language, press OK and proceed to set the TV Location Mode. To choose
another language, press the down arrow until that language is highlighted, and select it by pressing
the OK button.
Set the TV Location Mode
After choosing the language, a menu screen asks you to set the TV Location. Choosing "Home" for
the TV Location assigns the optimal picture settings for most home environments. This is also the
most energy-efficient setting. After Choosing "Home," press OK; the Picture Mode will automatically be
set to "Natural" and the Setup Menu will display.
If choosing "Retail," which is not Energy Star compliant, press OK to display the options "Proceed"
and "Go Back." Choose "Go Back," and press OK to return to the previous menu which allows the
selection of Retail and Home Modes. Choose "Proceed" and press OK to confirm the selection of
the Retail Mode. The Picture Mode will automatically be set to "Vibrant" and the Setup Menu will
display.
Complete Channel Setup
Make sure you've connected the TV to the cable or an off-air signal before you start the next part of
the setup.
Set the Signal Type
From the Setup menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight Signal Type. If you have connected
the cable to your ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack, the option is chosen for you. Simply press the
down arrow to continue. To choose ANTENNA, choose the OK button or right arrow and press the
down arrow to continue.
Complete the Channel Search
With Channel Search highlighted, press OK or the right arrow button to begin the channel search. If
you chose Cable as your signal type, the search takes a while because the compiled list includes all
available channels, (analog and digital) and initially includes scrambled channels. Scrambled channels
are removed from the list after all channels are identified.
The Channel Search process includes the following steps:
1. The search first seeks analog channels and places the number of channels found next to Analog
Channels Found.
2. The search then looks for digital channels and places the number of channels found next to
Digital Channels Found. This number may seem high. This is because the number includes both
scrambled (for example, Pay Per View) and non-scrambled channels, depending on what your
cable company is sending. You may not be able to view all of the detected channels; some of
the digital cable channels may be scrambled.
3. When Channel Search is in progress, you can press the CLEAR button to cancel the search.
Any channels already found will be stored.
4. When Channel Search is complete, the menu will clear automatically after a few seconds.
You may find there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view. To delete these
channels, press MENU and choose List and Labels. Removing channels from your channel list may
be time-consuming, so you may want to do it later. Go to page 29 for details on editing your
channel list.
Note: If you are using a sate!lite or cable set-top box, you do not need to complete Channel Search.
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What To Expect
Watching TV
Analog Channels
An "A" next to the channel number denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is
sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button
to view the different formats available. Go to page 24 for more explanation of screen formats.
Watching TV
Digital Channels
A "D" next to the channel number denotes that you are watching a digital channel. Most digital video is sent in
a 16/9 format, which fills the screen. However, it is sometimes sent in 4/3 format, which does not fill your
screen. The format is dependent on how the station or source component is configuring the video.
Note: If there are bars on-screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format. T,his may eliminate the
bars. Some bars can't be removed because of the way the signal is sent by the broadcaster. Go to page 24 for
more explanation of screen formats.
Changing Channels
• Digital channels can have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and sub-channels. To
tune to a digital channel with a sub-channel, such as 10.1, enter the primary channel number (10), then
press the "." button. Enter the sub-channel number (1) and press OK.
• Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you may notice that the
channels change more slowly than usual. This is perfectly normal. Digital channels sometimes take
longer to tune.
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ExDlanation of Jacks
(in alphabetical order)
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COMmNENT
INPUT(CMPT_
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your T_. There are several ways to connect components.
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VII3 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack or the S-VIDEO INPUT jack. The left audio connectors
are usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT.
• R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 1 or the S-VIDEO INPUT jack. The right audio connector
is usually red.
COMPONENT INPUT Let you connect a component that has component video jacks, such as a DVD player.
• CMPT Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Provides good picture quality because the video is separated into three
signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for the connection. When using CMPT Y Pb Pr, make sure you
connect left and right audio cables to the CMPT L and R AUDIO jacks.
• CMPT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The left audio connector is usually white. For
mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO input.
• CMPT R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the CMPT VIDEO inputs. The right audio connector is usually red.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (coaxial) Use a digital coaxial cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver.
HDMI INPUT 2 Lets you connect a component, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output for the best picture quality.
HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 (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 HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Inter-
face (DVl), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVl components.
• DVI AUDIO L (used for DVI only) Provides left audio connection when using the HDMI 1jack for DVl. The left audio connector is
usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO input.
• DVI AUDIO R (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the HDMI 1 jack for DVl. The right audio connector
is usually red.
Note: ff using a DVf component, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVf cable carries only the picture
signal, not the sound.
PC VIDEO INPUT Connect your computer or other component with a VGA output to this jack using a 15-pin, D-sub cable.
PC AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC input. Use a 3.5mm stereo mini-pin cable
(sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini-pin) to connect a PC to your T_.
S-VIDEO INPUT Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from another component. Make sure you also connect audio cables from
the component to the T_. To access a component connected to the S-Video jack, press the INPUT button on your remote; then
press the up or down arrow to select S-VID. Press the OK button to confirm.
Note: Do not connect to both the S-WDEO and WDEOjacks on WD1 at the same time.
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Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV
Side Input Jacks
SERVICE For service use only.
AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as
a VCR or DVD player.
• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. The left audio connectors
are usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT.
• R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector
is usually red.
HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_.
Side Panel Buttons
Ifyou cannot locate your remote, you can use the side panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV
features.
((b) POWER Turns the TV on and off.
MENU Brings up the TV Main Menu.
VOL (I_) Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, it acts like the right arrow on the remote control
and can be used to select menu options.
VOL (4) Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, it acts like the left arrow on the remote control
and can be used to select menu options.
CH (A) Scans up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the up arrow on the remote
control and can be used to select menu options.
CH (v) Scans down through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts like the down arrow on the
remote control and can be used to select menu options.
18 1 Connections and Setup
Remote Control Buttons
Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers, time setting.
To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout).
To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the "."
button to enter the sub-channel and press OK.
Arrows (_1/I_/A/v) Use the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu and
to adjust the menu controls.
CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change
the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal
viewing.
FAY Press to browse the channels in your favorite list. Use the arrows to highlight options,
and press OK to select. Or press the FAV button repeatedly to cycle through your favorite
channels.
FORMAT Press to change the screen formats. Press the up or down arrow to choose the
available options or press the FORMAT button repeatedly to cycle through the options. Go to
page 24 for more information on screen formats.
GO BACK Returns to the previous channel.
INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (WATCH T_, VlD 1, VID 2, S-VID,
CMPT, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2). Use the arrows to highlight options, and press OK to select.
Or press the INPUT button repeatedly to cycle through options. To resume TV viewing,
press the number buttons to enter the channel.
INFO If no menus are on-screen, displays the Channel Banner; press again to show
upcoming program information, if available. Pressing three times clears the screen.
MENU Accesses the Main Menu.
MUTE Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.
OK When in the menu system, pressing the OK button selects the highlighted item.
(_) (ON. OFF) When in TV Mode, pressing this button turns the TV on or off.
TV Press to display the Channel Banner.
VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV volume.
Using the INPUT Button
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components
you have connected to the TV.
1. Make sure the component you wish to view is turned on.
2. Press INPUT to display the input choices. Press the up or down arrow to choose the
availablevideo inputsource or press the INPUT button repeatedlyto cycle through the options.
3. Press OK to tune to it and view the component.
Remote control part number RC2463001/01
Note: This TV utilizes new remote
control s_qna/codes and may not be
compatible with your existing
universal remote (e.g. satellite box
remotes, cable box remotes, generic
universal remotes, etc.). Over time,
newer universal remote controls that
become available should pick up the
new 7l/codes.
Using the Remote Control 19
Channel Banner
There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the remote control. 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).
Note: Parental control
settings are not
available for HDMI 1,
HDMI 2, CMPT, or PC
INPUTS. These settings
must be set in the
connected
component's parental
controls.
A135
Mono
SAP
Parent Control
1:14 PM
If the channel is analog, A is displayed. If it's a digital channel, D isdisplayed. The
channel, sub-channel (if available for digital channels) and channel name or label
you're currently viewing are displayed.
Displays whether the current channel is being broadcast in stereo or mono. If the
current channel is digital, this space will be blank.
If the current channel is analog, this shows if it is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio
Program) information. If the current channel is digital, this area shows the language, if
provided by the broadcaster.
The Parent Control state (locked or unlocked) of the current program or channel.
Current time.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your T_, referred to as
V-Chip, which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can be blocked by age-based
ratings, such as TV-MA (See page 22). If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content, such as
adult language (L) (See page 22). Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings (See page 23). Once
you block programs, you can unblock them by entering a password. By default, the software inside your
TV is turned off or unlocked. For instructions to lock V-Chip, see page 21.
V-Chip - US and Canada
V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult
Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you
receive a message that the channel is currently blocked. Change the channel or press OK to enter your
password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes
are blocked only if you block their age-based rating. You can also block programs that have been given an
Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated. See page 34 for the US and Canada ratings
explanations.
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Create Password
This option enables you to set your own password for parental controls.
1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main Menu appears.
2. Press the up or down arrow to select Parental Control.
3. Press OK or the right arrow button to display options.
4. Select Create Password; then press OK or the right arrow button to open this menu.
5. Select New Password, then enter your own password using the digit keys.
6. Select Confirm, then re-enter your own password using the digit keys.
7. Press Go Back or the left arrow to go back to the previous menu.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
• When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are
permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed:
"Parental Controls are UNLOCKED. Rating limits and Channel Block will NOT require a password to
view the picture. To lock, use 'Lock parental controls' function. Press OK key to continue."
• Press OK or the right arrow button to display the Parental Control Menu and highlight Lock
Parental Control. Enter your four-digit password using the digit keys.
Note: When you enter the correct password, the Parental Control menu ls displayed. Forinformation on
changing a password, see page 24. If you forqet your password, turn off the 71/. Simultaneously press
and hold VOL down button on the side panel and CLEAR button on the remote for 5 seconds. The next
time you enter the Parental Control menu, you will be able to enter a new password.
Note: If you do not lock
parental controls, none
of the settings for V-Chip,
Button Block or Block
Channel will take effect.
V-Chip Rating Screen
Thefollowing graphic detailswhere items are locatedwithin the TV Ratingsoption with the US V-Chip
menu.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based
rating to the left limit is view or block.
Rating Field
Lets you select
from a list of ac
based ratings you
can block or view.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content themes to view for
the selected rating, and whether the status of
the content theme is currently unlocked (r'i ) or
locked (i_ ).
Content Themes
Lists the content
themes you can block
or view.
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Note: Broadcasters are
not required to provide
content themes or
age-based ratings. You
must remember to lock
Parental Controls for
rating limits to take
effecL
US V-Chip TV Ratings
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu. If _arental controls have previously been locked,
you must enter your password.
2. Highlight and select V-Chip.
3. Highlight and select US V-Chip.
4. Highlight and select TVRating.
5. Press the up or down arrow to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you wish
to block.
6. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating and all higher
ratings automatically changes to Block.
7. Use the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to return to the Parental Control Menu.
8. Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control Menu. For rating limits to take effect, enter the
correct password.
To view age-based ratings after you've locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock.
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV
on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block
that content theme for higher-rated programs as well. To block program content:
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu. If _arental controls have previously been locked,
you must enter your password.
2. Highlight and select V-Chip.
3. Highlight and select US V-Chip.
4. Highlight and select TVRatings.
5. Determine the content themes you want to block.
6. Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change.
7. Press the right arrow to highlight a particular content theme.
8. Press the OK button to change its status to block. (For example, if you block the language (L)
corresponding with TV-14. The language for TV-MA is blocked as well.)
To view content themes after you've locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock.
Note: tf you unlock the language correspond_g with 7t/-f 4, the language for TV-MA doesn't unlock. You
have to unlock the content theme status for each rattingseparately.
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TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Mature Audience Only
i Parents Strongly Cautioned
i Parents Guidance Suggested
i General Audience
i Directed to Children 7 Years and Older
i AIIChildren
D Sexually Explicit Dialogue
L Adult Language
S Sexual Situations
V Violence
Fx/ Fantasy Violence
US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access
the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Parental Control.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip. Then highlight and select US V-Chip.
5. Highlight and select Movie Ratings.
6. Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change.
7. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you
selected change to block).
8. Press the GO BACK button or the left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu.
Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings
Ifyou receive Canadian programs, you can block Canadian English and French
V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically
block the higher-rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French
program ratings, follow these steps:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).
2. Select Parental Control.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip.
4. Select Canada V-Chip.
5. Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK.
6. Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change.
7. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you
selected change to block).
8. Press the GO BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu.
Note: These ratings are
available only if the
broadcaster is sending
them.
Note: Youmust
remember to tock
parental controls for
rating limits to take
effect.
Reset Downloadable Data
Select this option and press OK to reset downloadable rating data, if present.
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs
The Unrated/Exempt Ratings option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include
news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to
both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.
Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated/Exempt Ratings. Then press the OK
button or the right arrow to toggle between View and Block.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Block Channel
Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select Channel option.
Use the CH+ or CH- to find the channel you want to block. Then press the down
arrow to select Block Channel. Press the OK button to place a checkmark in the
Block Channel box to block the channel. When you tune to that channel, you'll need
to enter a password to view the channel if parental control is locked. Press the GO
BACK button or left arrow repeatedly to exit the Parental Control Menu.
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Note: For HD Video,
press FORMAT to
choose from Full,
Expand, Cinerama and
Zoom. For VGA signal,
choose from Normal,
Full, and Dot by Dot.
For HDMI and CMPT
inputs, t,hereis also a
No Overscan format.
Block Buttons
Select this option to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's side panel buttons so that they
can't be used. The remote still tunes to any channel. If you're using this to keep children from
changing channels, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while
you have the side panel blocked. Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status.
Ifyou don't, the Button Block action will not take effect.
Change Password
This option allows you to set a new V-Chip password. From the ParentalControl Menu, highlight
and select Change Password. Using the digit keys, enter a new password and press OK. Re-enter
the new password again for verification and press OK to confirm.
Additional Features
There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls.
Screen Formats
Screen format refers to the way the picture is displayed on your TV:.Press the FORMAT button on your
remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format changes as you
press the FORMAT button, and the format type is displayed at the top left of the screen.
Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays in a 16/9 format. Most digital video is
sent in a 16/9 format which fills your screen, but it sometimes is sent in 4/3, which does not fill your
screen. It depends on how the station or component connected to your TV is formatting the video.
If there are bars on the screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different format that may eliminate
the bars. Some bars can't be removed because of the way the format is sent by the broadcaster.
Examples of the different formats for SD Video appear below.
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Full
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