RCA P42WED33, P42WHD33, P42WHD35, P42WHD500 User's Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.Changing Entertainment. Again.

Find Inside:

• Connections ........ page 8

• Remote ................ page 20

Plasma User’s Guide

• Features .............. page 25

• Menus ................. page 34

• FAQs .................... page 42

• Troubleshooting ... page 43

rc a.com/television

Important Information

IMPORTANT

Caution: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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 AND NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

Warning: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted on-screen. Such damage is not covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time.

CAUTION

This product satisﬁ es FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

This lightning ﬂ ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufﬁ cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT ENSURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

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.

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

Please ﬁ ll 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 num bers are located on the product.

Model No. _____________________ Serial No.____________________ Purchase Date __________________

Dealer/Address/Phone _________________________________________________________________________

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 and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 6

Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 6

Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 6

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio

Interference .......................................................... 6

Use Indirect Light .................................................... 6

Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 6

Connecting Speakers to Your TV ................................ 7

Mounting Your TV to the Wall ..................................... 7

Get the Picture .............................................................. 8

Getting Digital Channels ........................................ 8

Getting Regular (Analog) Channels ...................... 8

Choose Your Connection .............................................. 9

Video (Basic) Connection ..................................... 10

Component Video (Advanced) Connection ........10

HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 12

VGA Connection ................................................... 14

Plug in the TV .............................................................. 15

Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 15

Turn on the TV ............................................................. 15

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

Initial Setup ............................................................... 15

Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 16

Set the Menu Language ...................................... 16

Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 16

What To Expect ........................................................... 17

Watching TV ......................................................... 17

Changing Channels ............................................... 17

Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ............. 18

Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV ........................ 19

Front Panel Buttons .............................................. 19

Left Side Input Jacks (when facing back of TV) .. 19

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ............. 27

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ........................... 27

US V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................ 28

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ......................29

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 30

Block Channels ...................................................... 30

Block Digital Channels .......................................... 30

Front Panel Block .................................................. 31

Lock Time Menu .................................................... 31

Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 31

Future Rating Region ........................................... 31

Additional Features .................................................... 32

Screen Formats ...................................................... 32

MultiTask Audio .................................................... 33

Calendar ................................................................ 33

Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

Using the Menu System ............................................. 34

Channel Guide Menu .................................................. 34

Sound Menu ................................................................ 34

Picture Menu ............................................................... 36

Setup Menu ................................................................. 38

Parental Control Menu ............................................... 41

Time Menu ................................................................... 41

Chapter 5: Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................... 42

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 43

V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................................ 46

US V-Chip Rating System ...................................... 46

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .............. 46

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ..............47

Limited Warranty ........................................................ 48

Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 49

Plasma Panel’s Protection Function ..................... 49

Image Burn-in and After-image Lag .................... 49

Button Descriptions for TV Mode .............................. 20

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes .......... 21

Using the INPUT Button ....................................... 21

Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Devices ....................................................................... 22

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .. 22

Programming the Remote ................................... 22

How to Use the Remote After You’ve

Programmed It .................................................... 23

Remote Control Codes ................................................ 24

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner ........................................................... 25

Autotuning .................................................................. 25

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 26

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

DVD

VCR TV

VOL

CLEAR

PRESETS

INPUT

REVERSE

RECORD

AGAIN

SPEED

MUTE GO BACK

OKOK

SKIP

INFO

GUIDE

123

ANTENNA

FORWARD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

ZOOM

OPEN CLOSE

Remote control Part # RCR311TBM2S

2 AAA batteries Power cord

Eight screws for speakers

2 speakers 2 sets of speaker

wire

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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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Pin holes

Speaker brackets

One conductor is copper

Connections and Setup

Connecting Speakers to Your TV

Note: If you're connecting a home theater to the TV using the Audio Out jacks, you don't need to connect the speakers. Go to page 18 for more information on the Audio Out jacks.

There are two speakers packed with your TV you need to attach in order to hear the sound from your TV. Locate the two speakers, eight screws, and two sets of speaker wire. You'll need a Philips screwdriver to attach the screws. To connect your speakers:

1. Stand at the back of the TV and hold the speaker so the speaker grill faces forward and the speaker brackets face you, as the graphic to the left shows.

2. The pin on the back side of the speaker bracket goes into the middle hole between the screw holes on the TV. Then attach the screws to the two holes at the top of the speaker and two holes at the bottom of the speaker. Follow the same instructions to attach the other speaker.

Left speaker

Speaker wire

Speaker terminals

One conductor is gray

Right speaker

3. Take one set of speaker wire. Notice the conductors of the wire are different colors. One conductor is gray; the other one is copper. This is important to remember when connecting because the ends of the conductor need to go into the same colored speaker terminals on the speaker and the TV.

4. Locate the speaker terminals on the speakers and on the TV. The bottom graphic to the left shows the locations.

5. The rubber piece on the speaker wire, called a ferrite core, should be closest to the TV when connected. Starting with the left speaker, press down on the red tab of the speaker terminal to insert the exposed wire of the copper conductor, for example, into the terminal hole. On the back of the TV, connect the other end of the copper conductor to the ﬁ rst red speaker terminal on the left. Connect the other conductor to the black speaker terminals, connecting on the back of the TV to the ﬁ rst black speaker terminal on the left. Follow the same instructions to connect the speaker wire to the right speaker. Make sure the conductors match red to red and black to black.

Mounting Your TV to the Wall

Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of ﬁ ve times the TV’s net weight without causing damage.

You must ﬁ rst purchase a universal wall mount to mount your TV to the wall. Then follow these instructions:

1. You need to remove the base ﬁ rst in order to attach the wall

mount.

A. Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft, yet strong

enough to hold the TV.

B. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws from the two

holes on each side of the TV’s base as the arrows indicate in the graphic to the left.

2. Make sure all cables are already connected before attaching the

wall mount to the TV.

Remove the screws from the two holes on each side of the TV’s base.

3. Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the

TV to the wall.

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ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT

Coaxial cable

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT

Get the Picture

The ﬁ rst part of setting up your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. See the graphic to the left for these locations.

Getting Digital Channels

What You Need

• Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable 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 DIGITAL INPUT to receive free off-air local digital channels.

B. Do you have satellite or a set-top box? If not, go to Getting Regular (Analog) Channels. If

so, you need to call your cable company or satellite service provider. They may use special cables to allow you to view digital channels. To view your regular channels, go to Getting

Regular (Analog) Channels Step B.

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 get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the options for using a digital signal source. To complete a channel search now, go to page 16.

• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input. Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Digital Input (look for D at the bottom left of the TV

screen. Go to page 17 for more information).

Coaxial cable

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

Getting Regular (Analog) Channels

What You Need

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

• Coaxial cable with cable

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 ANALOG INPUT to receive free off-air local analog channels.

B. Do you have cable? If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/

CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive your cable channels.

What You Need to Know

• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog 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 get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the options for using an analog signal source. To complete a channel search now, go to page 16.

• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Analog Input. Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Analog Input (look for A at the bottom left of the TV screen. Go to page 17 for more information).

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Choose Your Connection

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 to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.

For additional assistance while using your 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...

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

Video

Audio R and L/MONO

These jacks are located on

the left side of the TV when facing the back.

Audio/Video

page 10-11

COMPONENT

INPUT

(CMP1)

AUDIO

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

Component Video

page 10-11

Audio R and L

HDMI/DVI

Audio

HDMI™

page 12-13

HDMI

HDMI/DVI adapter

Audio

VGA

VIDEO

VGA

page 14

Audio

VGA

AUDIO

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

Audio

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Video (Basic) Connection

This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 11 for speciﬁ c instructions.

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions.

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO

YPbPr

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

Component Video (Advanced) Connection

This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks. Go to the middle of page 11 for speciﬁ c instructions.

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions.

COMPONENT

INPUT

(CMP1)

Pr/Cr

Pb/Cb

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPbPr

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

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Red

Yellow

White

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

Green

Blue

Red

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 8.

2. Connect your yellow video cable to the side of the TV.

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input jack on the side of the TV and to the Video

Output jack on the DVD player.

3. Connect your red and white audio cables to the side of the TV.

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

side 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 or Y Cb Cr 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 8.

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

ON•OFF button

ON OFF

DVD

VCR TV

MUTE GO BACK

OKOK

SKIP

INFO

GUIDE

123

ANTENNA

FORWARD

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

ZOOM

OPEN CLOSE

INPUT button

VOL

CLEAR

PRESETS

INPUT

REVERSE

RECORD

AGAIN

SPEED

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

2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.

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

(CMP1) Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr 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.

Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 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 DVD player.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video

Input Channels until you see VID (if connected to the VIDEO 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, press the ANTENNA button.

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 VID displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen.

• If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 16 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.

*Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions.

Device with HDMI

Video Out

Audio Out

VIDEO

HDMI/DVI

AUDIO

Device with DVI

HDMI Out

Audio Out

DVI 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 HDMI/DVI Input jack 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 HDMI/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 HDMI/DVI R and L AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L jacks on the back of the device.

ON•OFF button

DVD

VCR TV

VOL

MUTE GO BACK

CLEAR

OKOK

PRESETS

GUIDE

123

INPUT

REVERSE

INPUT button

PLAY

STOP

RECORD

ZOOM

AGAIN

SPEED

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

ON OFF

SKIP

INFO

ANTENNA

FORWARD

PAUSE

OPEN CLOSE

Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

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

1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 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 to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see HDMI displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, press the ANTENNA button.

• If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 16 to complete the Initial Setup.

• If you experience HDMI problems, go to the HDMI Troubleshooting section on page 45.

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VGA Connection

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

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions.

VGA

VIDEO

AUDIO

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 8.

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: Don't leave images such as still images on-screen for a long time because it may cause screen burn-in. Go to page 49 for more information.

The maximum panel resolution is 852 x 480 for model P42WED33; 1024 x 768 for model P42WHD33. Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting.

The MultiTask Audio™ feature allows you to listen to the sound from the TV while the PC is connected. Go to page 33 for more information.

Viewing the PC

1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 for details) and the PC, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the PC.

3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the Video Input Channels until you see VGA displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, press the ANTENNA button.

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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.

MUTE GO BACK

ON OFF

DVD

VCR TV

VOL

CLEAR

OKOK

PRESETS

GUIDE

123

INPUT

REVERSE

RECORD

AGAIN

SPEED

PLAY

STOP

ZOOM

SKIP

INFO

ANTENNA

FORWARD

PAUSE

OPEN CLOSE

button

Arrows

Tip

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

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).

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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 source Both...

Ana. signal type Cable... Dig. signal type Autodetection... Auto Ch. search ... Auto Ch. update ...

Channel setup

Go back

Signal source Analog...

Ana. signal type Cable...

Dig. signal type Autodetection... Auto Ch. search ... Auto Ch. update ...

Set the Signal Source

1. A. Did you connect a signal to both ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG and DIGITAL INPUTS on the back of your TV? If not, go to step 1B. If so, press the down arrow button to highlight Ana. signal type and go to step 2.

B. Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA/CABLE

ANALOG INPUT? If not, go to step 1C. If so press the right arrow button to select Analog and then press the down arrow button to highlight Ana. signal type. Go to step 2.

C. Did you connect a signal to only the ANTENNA/CABLE

DIGITAL INPUT? If not, go to step 2. If so, press the right arrow button to select Digital and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig. signal type. Go to step 3.

Set the Analog Signal Type

2. A. Did you connect cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT? If not, go to step 2B. If so, leave the option set to Cable and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig. signal

type. Go to step 3.

B. Did you connect an antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE

ANALOG INPUT? If not, go to step 3. If so, press the right arrow button to highlight Antenna and then press the down arrow button to highlight Dig. signal type. Go to step 3.

Channel setup

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Signal source Analog... Ana. signal type Cable...

Dig. signal type Autodetection...

Auto Ch. search ... Auto Ch. update ...

Set the Digital Signal Type

3. If you connected a signal to the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT, leave the option set to Autodetection. The signal type is chosen for you and changes on-screen according to that type once a signal is detected. Press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Ch. search. Go to step 4.

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