RCA L26WD21 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions....................i
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................5
Protect Against Power Surges ................. 5
Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide 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
Composite Video (Basic) Connection .................... 8
Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8
HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10
PC Connection ................................................... 12
Plug in the TV ........................................................ 13
Put Batteries in the Remote ................................ 13
Turn on the TV ....................................................... 13
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup ........................................................... 13
Complete the Initial Setup .................................... 14
Set the Menu Language ...................................... 14
Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 14
What To Expect ....................................................... 15
Watching TV .......................................................... 15
Changing Channels ............................................... 15
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ..... 16
Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV .................. 16
Side Input Jacks ..................................................... 16
Side Panel Buttons ................................................ 16
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ................... 17
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner ........................................ 18
Parental Controls and V-Chip ................. 18
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..... 18
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................... 19
US V-Chip TV Ratings ...................................... 19
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ................ 20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................. 21
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ............ 21
Block Channel ................................................ 21
Block Buttons............................................ 21
Change Password........................... 21
Future Rating Region .................................... 22
Additional Features ............................... 22
Screen Formats ............................................... 22
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
Using the Menu System .................................. 23
PictureMenu ..................................................... 23
Sound Menu .................................................... 24
Channel Menu ...................................................... 25
Setup Menu ................................................ 25
Chapter 5: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............. 27
Troubleshooting .............................................. 28
Mounting Your TV to the Wall .......................... 30
Attaching the Table Stand Feet to Your TV...30
V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................... 31
US V-Chip Rating System ................................ 31
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ....... 31
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ....... 32
Limited Warranty ............................................. 33
Care and Cleaning ........................................... 34
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