RCA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV User Manual
contents
connections 6
remote 25
features 34
menus 40
FAQs 44
warranty 50
user’s guide
LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV
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 qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled 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 identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications 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,
specifies 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 firm, flat, 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.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible
parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the product.
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
S
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
amplifiers) 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 fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where it exits from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified service personnel. Service is required when the apparatus is damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling onto apparatus, rain or moisture
exposure, abnormal operation, or if the apparatus 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 infor-
mation 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
ANTENN A
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAM P
ANTENN A
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP S
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................................... 6
Instructions at the Beginning of User's Guide ................................................................................ 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference.................................................................... 6
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................................... 6
Check Supplied Parts ................................................................................................................... 6
Attaching TV to Table Stand ........................................................................................................... 7
Mounting TV to Wall.......................................................................................................................13
Get the Picture ...............................................................................................................................14
Getting Channels .........................................................................................................................14
Choose Your Connections ............................................................................................................15
Composite Video Connection ....................................................................................................... 16
Component Video Connection ..................................................................................................... 16
HDMI/DVI Connection .................................................................................................................. 17
PC Connection ............................................................................................................................ 18
Plug in TV ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Put Batteries in Remote ............................................................................................................... 20
Turn on TV ..................................................................................................................................... 20
How to Use Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup.............................................................. 20
Complete Initial Setup .................................................................................................................. 21
Set Menu Language ................................................................................................................... 21
Set TV Location Mode ................................................................................................................ 21
Complete Channel Setup ............................................................................................................ 21
What To Expect ............................................................................................................................. 22
Watching TV ............................................................................................................................... 22
Changing Channels .................................................................................................................... 22
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)............................................................................... 23
Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV........................................................................................... 24
Side Input Jacks ......................................................................................................................... 24
Side Panel Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons................................................................................................................ 25
Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................................... 26
4 Table of Contens
Programming Remote to Operate Other Devices........................................................................ 26
Find Out If You Need to Program Remote .................................................................................... 26
Programming Remote.................................................................................................................. 27
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It................................................................. 28
Modes of Operation ..................................................................................................................... 28
Manual Reset of Remote Control.................................................................................................. 29
Remote Code List .......................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 3 I Using TV Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................................. 34
Autotuning...................................................................................................................................... 34
Parental Controls and V-Chip ....................................................................................................... 35
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..................................................................................... 35
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .................................................................................................... 36
US V-Chip TV Ratings .................................................................................................................. 36
US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................................................................... 37
Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ................................................................................................. 38
Future Rating Region ................................................................................................................... 38
Reset Downloadable Data ........................................................................................................... 38
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ............................................................................................ 38
Block Channel ............................................................................................................................. 38
Button Block ................................................................................................................................ 38
Change Password ....................................................................................................................... 39
Additional Features........................................................................................................................ 39
Screen Formats ........................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 4 I Using TV Menu
Using Menu System....................................................................................................................... 40
Picture Menu.................................................................................................................................. 40
Sound Menu................................................................................................................................... 41
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................................ 42
Parental Control Menu................................................................................................................... 42
Setup Menu.................................................................................................................................... 42
Time Menu...................................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 5 I Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)............................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 45
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
Table of Contens 5
1 Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all devices 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 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.
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 amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air
from it won’t flow around other devices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place devices 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. 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.
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.
REMOTE CONTROL
PART # RC2254702/01
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2 AA BATTERIES
POWER CORD
Go to Pages 7, 8, 10 to see the parts list for the
table stand
Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only.
Attaching TV to Table Stand
Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to
mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If
you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, and instead,
follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions on page 13.
Table Stand Assembly for models L26HD31 and L26HD31S
Parts List
1 Table Stand
3 Size M4 St-Screws
Step 2
Remove the Stand Cap from the TV
cabinet by taking off the size M3
St-screw with a screwdriver and pulling
out the cap.
Step 1
1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table.
2. Take the TV set and place it face down on
the TV bag.
Stand Cap
Size M3 St-Screw
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7
Step 3
Attach the table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the stand into the stand
connector support, and aligning the three screw holes, from the bottom, tighten-
ing three M4 St-screws with a screwdriver.
Stand Connector Support
3 size M4 St-screws
Table Stand Assembly for model L32HD31
Parts List
1 Stand Table
1 Post Support
3 Size M4 ST-Screws
Step 1
1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table.
2. Take the TV set and place it face down on
the TV bag.
1 Size M8 Screw
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Step 2
1. Take the Stand Base, Post Support and 3 Size M4 screws.
2. Locate the Post Support on the Stand Base by aligning the screw holes.
3. Attach the Post Support to the Stand Base with 3 Size M4 screws, from the
top, with a screwdriver.
Table Stand Assembly
Step 3
Attach the Table Stand Assembly to the TV cabinet by
inserting the Post Support into the cabinet and aligning the
Post Support Guide to the Slot Opening.
Post Support
Guide
Slot Opening
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Step 4
Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the
Size M8 screw with a Philips head #3 screwdriver.
Swivel Table Stand Assembly for models L32HD36 and L40HD36
Parts List
1 Stand Table
1 Hinge for model L40HD36 1 Hinge for model L32HD36
1 Hinge Cover for model
L40HD36
1 Hinge Cover for model
L32HD36
1 Size M8 Screw
4 Size M5 Screws
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Step 1
1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table.
2. Take the TV set and place it face down on the TV bag.
Step 2
1. Take the Stand Base and the Hinge.
2. Position the Hinge by aligning the slot on the Hinge and
the notch on the Stand Base.
3. Attach the Hinge to the Stand Base with four Size M5
screws, from the bottom, with a Philips head #2
screwdriver.
Notch
Hinge Slot
x4
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Step 3
1. Take the Stand Base Assembly and the Hinge Cover.
2. Locate the Hinge Cover by aligning the biggest tab
fastener to the biggest slot on the Stand Base.
3. Push and fasten the Hinge Cover to the Stand Base. Be
sure all 3 tab fasteners snap firmly in place. (Note: for
model L32HD36, only 2 tab fasteners )
Fastener
Slot
Stand Cap
Step 4
Remove the Stand Cap from the TV cabinet by pushing on
the small tab and pulling out the Cap.
Step 5
Attach the fully assembled Table Stand to the TV
cabinet by inserting the Hinge into the cabinet and
aligning the Hinge Guide to the Slot Opening.
Hinge Guide
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Slot Opening
Step 6
Secure the Table Stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the
Size M8 screw with a Philips head #3 screwdriver.
Mounting TV to Wall
To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount
Models L26HD31/L26HD31S
Models L32HD31/L32HD36
Model L40HD36
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example,
600x400 means the mounting measurements are 600mm horizontally and 400mm vertically.
Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
Purchase a VESA 100 x100, Size M4 screw
Purchase a VESA 200 x100, Size M4 screw
Purchase a VESA 600 x400, Size M6 screw
Caution: Your wall mount
must bear a minimum of
five times the TV’s net
weight without causing
damage.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13
Get the Picture
The first 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.
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 recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels.
What You Need To Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org for 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 34 for more information.
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OR
COAXIAL CABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA
Choose Your Connections
There are several ways to connect devices such as DVD players and set-up boxes to your
TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to
the appropriate page to connect your TV.
Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to...
Audio R and L Video
COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT)
PbPr
Y
Y Pr Pb
L
R
AUDIO
HDMI/DVI
Audio R and L
Audio R and L
PC INPUT
AUDIO VIDEO
Component Video Audio
TM
HDMI
Audio/Video
TM
HDMI
+ HDMI/DVI Adapter +ORAudio
VGA
page 16
pages 16-17
pages 17-18
pages 18-19
Note for US
customers: If you
prefer, we can provide
you with the name of
an Authorized Service
Representative who will
visit your home for a
fee to install your
electronic entertainment system and
instruct you in its
operation.
For details about
this service, call
1-888-206-3359.
For additional
assistance while using
your RCA product,
please visit
www.rca.com/
customersupport.
VGAAudio
Audio
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Input Signal Compatability
Ant/Cable 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats)
Composite Video 480i
S-Video 480i
Component Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz
PC VGA, SVGA, XGA
HDMI 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15
Don’t forget:
If necessary, connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page
14 for instructions.
Connecting a Device with Composite Video (Good)
This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, 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 14.
2. Connect your yellow video cable. Connect a video cable to the (VID1) VIDEO 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 (VID1) right and left AUDIO jacks on the back 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.
1
Red
Yellow
White
COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLES ARE COLOR
CODED-YELLOW=VIDEO
RED=RIGHT AUDIO; WHITE=LEFT AUDIO
Connecting a Device with Component Video (Better)
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 14.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component VIDEO cables. 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.
3. Connect your red and white AUDIO cables. Connect the AUDIO (red and white) 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.
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