RCA D40W20 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................1
Introduction
Key Features Overview............................................... 2
DVI-HDTV Input .............................................2
Dolby* Virtual ...................................................2
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP
(Picture-Outside-Picture) ................................2
Auto Tuning ......................................................2
V-Chip: Parental Controls .................................2
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .................. 4
Protect Against Power Surges ..........................4
Protect Components from Overheating ..........4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
Interference.....................................................4
Important Stand and Base Safety
Information .....................................................4
Use Indirect Light ..............................................4
Cables Needed to Connect Components to
Your TV ............................................................4
Choose Your Connection............................................ 5
TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player.................... 6
TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .................................. 7
TV + DVD + VCR ......................................................... 8
TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers .................................. 9
Explanation of Jacks ................................................ 10
The Front of Your TV ............................................... 11
Front Inputs .....................................................11
Front Panel Buttons ........................................11
Plug in the TV ........................................................... 11
Put batteries in the remote..................................... 11
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup .............................................................. 11
Turn on the TV.......................................................... 11
Complete the Initial Setup ...................................... 11
Set the Menu Language .................................12
Complete Auto Channel Search .....................12
Changing Lists and Labels .............................. 12
Auto Convergence
(for models D40W20 and D52W20 only) .....12
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ...................... 13
Using the INPUT Button .................................14
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components ............................................................ 14
Find Out If You Need to Program the
Remote ..........................................................14
Programming the Remote ..............................14
How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It ..............................................15
Remote Control Codes ............................................. 15
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ........................................................ 17
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ...... 17
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ........17
Parental Controls and V-Chip ................................. 18
How V-Chip Works ..........................................18
V-Chip TV Rating .............................................19
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................20
Viewing Specific Content Themes..................20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .............................20
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ......................21
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .......................21
Front Panel Block ............................................21
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP
(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation..................... 21
PIP and POP Buttons .......................................21
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Sound Menu.............................................................. 22
Picture Menu ............................................................ 23
Channel Guide Menu ............................................... 23
Time Menu ................................................................ 24
Parental Control Menu ............................................ 24
PIP Menu ................................................................... 24
Setup Menu .............................................................. 24
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26
Care and Cleaning .................................................... 27
Limited Warranty ..................................................... 28
Accessories ................................................................ 29