RCA L37WD250, L42WD250, L46WD250 User Manual

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LCD User's Guide

Connections ............page 7 Remote ............page 19 Features ............... page 27

Menus ....................page 36 FAQs ............... page 44 Warranty ............... page 50

Important Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

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. No objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

Refer to the identiﬁ cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

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.

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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.

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 par tic u lar, 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

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Product Information

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Model No. _____________________ Serial No.____________________ Purchase Date __________________

Dealer/Address/Phone _________________________________________________________________________

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Important In for ma tion

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 ..................... 5

Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5

Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 5

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio

Interference .......................................................... 5

Use Indirect Light .................................................... 5

Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 5

Get the Picture .............................................................. 6

Getting Channels .................................................... 6

Choose Your Connection .............................................. 7

Video (Basic) Connection ....................................... 8

Component Video (Advanced) Connection ..........8

HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10

USB Connection .................................................... 12

VGA Connection ................................................... 13

Plug in the TV .............................................................. 14

Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 14

Turn on the TV ............................................................. 14

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

Initial Setup ............................................................... 14

Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 15

Set the Menu Language ...................................... 15

Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 15

What To Expect ........................................................... 16

Watching TV .......................................................... 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

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control .......................... 19

Using the INPUT Button ....................................... 20

Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Devices ....................................................................... 20

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ... 20

Programming the Remote ................................... 21

How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed

It ................................................................................. 22

Modes of Operation ............................................. 22

Volume Punchthrough Feature .................................. 22

Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough

Commands .......................................................... 23

Remote Code List ........................................................ 24

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner ........................................................... 27

Autotuning .................................................................. 27

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 29

How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ............. 29

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................. 29

US V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................ 30

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ......................31

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 32

Block Channels ...................................................... 32

Front Panel Block .................................................. 32

Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 32

Future Rating Region ........................................... 33

Additional Features .................................................... 33

ARC 2 Picture Processing ...................................... 33

Screen Formats ...................................................... 33

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ........................ 34

Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

Using the Menu System ............................................. 36

Channel List ................................................................. 36

Sound Menu ................................................................ 36

Picture Menu ............................................................... 38

PIP Menu ...................................................................... 39

Setup Menu ................................................................. 39

Parental Control Menu ............................................... 42

Time Menu ................................................................... 42

USB Menu .................................................................... 43

Chapter 5: Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................... 44

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 45

Mounting Your TV to the Wall ................................... 47

V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................................ 48

US V-Chip Rating System ...................................... 48

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .............. 48

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ..............49

Limited Warranty ........................................................ 50

Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 51

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.

• Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide.

Protect Devices from Overheating

• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely.

• Don’t stack devices.

• If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or ampliﬁ er, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t ﬂ ow around other devices.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable ﬁ rmly into the designated jack.

• If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the 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. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Check Supplied Parts

Check that the following parts were packed with your product.

ON•OFF

SAT•AUX

GO BACK

MUTE INFO

PRESETS

_,.:=$

PIP

DVD

CH CTRL

ZOOM+

GUIDE

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

SUB CH

VOL

ZOOM-

CLEAR

?!+-

GHI

PQRS

INPUT

Remote control

2 AA batteries

Power cord

Part # R301F1

Note: If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card ready.

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Connections and Setup

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT

Coaxial cable

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

Get the Picture

The ﬁ rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack.

Getting Channels

What You Need

• Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR

• Coaxial cable with cable service

A. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If

so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-air local digital and analog channels.

B. Do you have cable? If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall

outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your cable channels.

C. Do you have a set-top box? If so, you may need to call your cable

company or satellite service provider. They may use special cables to allow you to view digital channels.

What You Need To Know

• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.

• When you are ready to watch channels, the channel banner displays the type of channel you're viewing. Look for a D at the bottom of the screen for digital channels; look for an A for analog channels. Go to page 16 for more information.

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Choose Your Connection

For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.

Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...

AUDIO

VIDEO

Video1

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1

(VID1)

Audio1 R and L

Audio/Video

page 8-9

AUDIO

HDMI 1/DVI

INPUT

DVI AUDIO

INPUT

COMPONENT INPUT 1 (CMP1)

Y Pb Pr

Audio R and L

HDMI 1/DVI

Component Video

Audio

HDMI™

HDMI/DVI adapter

Audio

page 8-9

page 10-11

page 12

page 13

VIDEO

USB

VGA Video

USB

VGA

Audio

VGA INPUT

AUDIO

Audio

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

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Video (Basic) Connection

This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for speciﬁ c instructions.

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1

AUDIO

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.

VIDEO

(VID1)

INPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPbPr

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Component Video (Advanced) Connection

This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks. Go to the middle of page 9 for speciﬁ c instructions.

COMPONENT INPUT 1 (CMP1)

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUTPUT

YPbPr

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

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INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Connections and Setup

Red

Yellow

White

Composite cables are color coded- Yellow= video; Red= right audio; white= left audio

Green

Blue

Red

Component Video cables (Y Pb Pr) are color codedGreen, Blue and Red

Red

White

Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; white= left audio

Connecting the Device with Video (Basic)

This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player.

Note: If the device you're connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables, we recommend you use the Component Video (Advanced) Connection instead. See instructions below.

Using the example of a DVD player:

1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.

2. Connect your yellow video cable.

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack on the back of the TV and to the

Video Output jack on the DVD player.

3. Connect your red and white audio cables.

Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the AUDIO INPUT 1 R and L jacks on the

back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.

Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced)

This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD player.

Using the example of a DVD player:

1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.

2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.

Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT 1

(CMP1) Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player.

3. Connect your red and white audio cables.

Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the CMP1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the

back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.

ON•OFF button

Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the device, if they aren't already

ON•OFF

DVD

SAT•AUX

GO BACK

VOL

MUTE INFO

ZOOM-

CLEAR

PRESETS

?!+-

ABC

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

INPUT

_,.:=$

INPUT button

Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you’ve connected to the TV.

SUB CH

PIP

CH CTRL

ZOOM+

GUIDE

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VID1 (if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack) or CMP1 (if connected to the CMP1 jacks) displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+/- to go to the channel list from the input list.

Note: If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your device is connected to the VIDEO Input, you might be tuned to the wrong input. Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID1 displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen.

• If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 15 to complete the Initial Setup.

• To continue connecting devices, go to the next page.

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HDMI/DVI Connection

This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack.

HDMI 1/DVI

INPUT

*Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.

Device with HDMI

Video Out

Audio Out

DVI AUDIO

INPUT

Device with DVI

HDMI Out

DVI Out

Audio Out

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Connecting the Device

High-Deﬁ nition 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 (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack.

Using the example of a set-top box:

HDMI cable

HDMI/DVI adapter

Red

White

Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; White= left audio

• If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.

Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI1/DVI Input jack (or the HDMI2 jack if it is more

convenient) on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device.

–OR–

• If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an HDMI/DVI adapter.

A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI1/DVI Input jack on the back of the TV.

B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the

adapter to the DVI Out jack on the set-top box.

C. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and right

cables to the DVI AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L jacks on the back of the device.

ON•OFF button

ON•OFF

SAT•AUX

GO BACK

VOL

MUTE INFO

ZOOM-

CLEAR

PRESETS

?!+-

GHI

PQRS

INPUT

_,.:=$

INPUT button

Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you’ve connected to the TV.

Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI1/DVI jack. To view this device:

PIP

DVD

CH CTRL

ZOOM+

GUIDE

DEF

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

SUB CH

1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a set-top box.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see HDMI1 displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- buttons.

• If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 15 to complete the Initial Setup.

• If you experience HDMI problems, go to the HDMI Troubleshooting section on page 46.

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USB Connection

This is an example of a connection using the USB jack.

PLAY

ON/OFF

Connecting the Device

This connection allows you to connect to a compatible mass storage device with USB, such as a digital camera, JumpDrive (FlashDrive), or mp3 player.

• Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB device and the other end to the USB jack on the TV.

ON•OFF button

ON•OFF

DVD

SAT•AUX

GO BACK

VOL

MUTE INFO

ZOOM-

CLEAR

PRESETS

?!+-

ABC

GHI

JKL

PQRS

TUV

INPUT

_,.:=$

INPUT button

Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you’ve connected to the TV.

DEF

MNO

SUB CH

WXYZ

Viewing the Connected Device

1. Plug in the TV and the USB device, if they aren't already plugged in.

PIP

2. Turn on the TV and the device.

3. To access and adjust the options of the USB device, press MENU then choose USB from the

CH CTRL

ZOOM+

GUIDE

Main menu. Go to page 43 for more information.

Note: When using a USB connection, a picture slideshow can be set for a folder not per picture.

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VGA Connection

This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks.

Connections and Setup

VGA INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.

Connecting the Device

This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer.

1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.

2. Connect your monitor cable.

Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO jack on the TV and the

other end to the PC's video output jack. Note, if your PC's video output isn't 15-pin, you'll need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monitor cable.

3. Connect your audio cable.

Connect a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to

the VGA AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC.

Notes: The maximum resolution is 1024 x 768. Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting.

To hear sound from the TV while using the PC, press the PRESETS button. Highlight PC Sound source and press the right arrow to choose TV tuner.

Viewing the PC

1. Plug in the TV and the PC, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the PC.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VGA displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- buttons.

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Plug in the TV

Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch.

Put Batteries in the Remote

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover.

• Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

• Replace the cover.

Turn on the TV

Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the front of the TV or ON•OFF on the remote control.

VOL

ZOOM-

CLEAR

?!+-

PQRS

INPUT

GHI

SAT•AUX

GO BACK

PRESETS

ON•OFF

MUTE

INFO

ABC

JKL

TUV

_,.:=$

DVD

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

SUB CH

PIP

CH CTRL

ZOOM+

GUIDE

OK button

Arrows

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup

The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the onscreen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub-menu. More than one selection displays, for example, On...; a menu choice with a sub-menu displays dots (...).

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

Tip

To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup.

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Complete the Initial Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The ﬁ rst time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears.

Set the Menu Language

The ﬁ rst part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language

English

Français Español

for the menu system.

If English is your preferred language, press OK. To choose another language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and press OK.

Complete Channel Setup

Make sure you've connected the TV to cable and/or an off-air signal before you start the next part of the setup.

Channel setup

Go back

Signal type Cable...

Auto Channel search ...

Channel setup

Go back

Signal type Cable...

Auto Channel search Running...

Progress Analog Channels found 10 Digital Channels found 05

Auto Channel search in progress. Press CLEAR to cancel Any channels already found will be stored.

If you have analog and digital channels, the TV's search might take longer since it is looking for both.

Channel setup

Go back

Signal type Cable...

Auto Channel search ...

Auto Channel search complete. Press OK to review channels. Press CLEAR to exit, MENU for Setup menu.

Once a channel search is complete, the Channel setup menu looks like this.

Set the Signal Type

If you connected Cable to your ANTENNA/CABLE jack, the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to continue. To choose Antenna, press the right arrow button and then press the down arrow button to continue.

Complete the Channel Search

With Auto Channel Search highlighted, press OK to begin the channel search.

There are several things to be aware of when the TV's searches for channels.

If you chose Cable as your signal type, the search takes a while because it's looking for analog and digital channels, and then it's removing scrambled channels found. Here is what happens during the search:

1. The search ﬁ rst looks for digital channels and places the number

of channels found next to Digital Channels found. This number will probably seem like a lot. This is because the number includes both scrambled (for example, Pay Per View) and non-scrambled channels. These channels are dependent upon what your cable company is sending.

2. The search then looks for analog channels and places the number

of channels found next to Analog Channels found.

3. The search might appear as if it is complete, but as long as the

search says Running, it is still in progress. What's happening at this point is the TV is removing scrambled channels from the channel list. When the search is ﬁ nally complete, the Channel setup menu will look like the picture to the left. To exit the menu system, press CLEAR.

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List and Labels

Go back Channel Number 10

In Channel List

Channel Label ABC

Favorite Channel

10 CBS

Look for the A at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel.

You might ﬁ nd there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view. To get rid of these channels, press MENU and choose Setup. Highlight and select List and Labels. Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might

want to do it later. Go to page 40 for details on editing your channel list.

What To Expect

Watching TV

• Remember: Look for an A at the bottom of the screen to see if

you're watching an analog channel.

Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays these

channels in a 16/9 format. Press the ZOOM+/- button to view the different formats available. Go to page 33 for more explanation of screen formats.

• Remember: Look for a D at the bottom of the screen to see if

you're watching a digital channel.

Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which does ﬁ ll your

screen, but sometimes is sent in 4/3 which does not ﬁ ll your screen. It depends on how the station or source device is formatting the video. If there are bars on-screen, press the

ZOOM+/- button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. Some bars can't be removed because of the way

the format is sent by the broadcaster. Go to page 33 for more explanation of screen formats.

10-1 CBS

Look for the D at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching a digital channel.

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 as shown in the graphic to the left, enter the primary channel number (10), then press either the right arrow or the SUB CH button. Enter the sub-channel number (1) and press OK.

• Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice that the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune.

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