RCA PHD42600 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 3
Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................................. 3
Protect Components from Overheating.................................................................................. 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ....................................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................................... 3
Use Indirect Light...................................................................................................................... 3
Connection Illustrations ........................................................................................................... 3
Receiving Channels ................................................................................................................... 3
Check Supplied Parts ................................................................................................................ 3
Installation of the Monitor ............................................................................................................. 4
Installation using a stand or wall mount bracket................................................................... 4
Mounting or Removing the Table Stand................................................................................. 4
The Front of Your Monitor .............................................................................................................. 5
Explanation of Jacks ........................................................................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 8
Connection to audio/video components ................................................................................. 8
Connection to a personal computer...................................................................................... 10
Connection to an external monitor....................................................................................... 11
Connecting speakers .............................................................................................................. 11
Plug in the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 12
Put batteries in the remote........................................................................................................... 12
Turn on the Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 12
Set up Your Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 12
Choose the Menu Language .................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for Monitor Mode ....................................................................................... 13
Button Descriptions for Other Components................................................................................ 14
Using the INPUT Button ......................................................................................................... 15
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 15
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ..................................................................... 15
Programming the Remote ..................................................................................................... 15
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ......................................................... 16
Remote Control Codes .................................................................................................................. 17
Chapter 3: Using the Monitor’s Features
About the Status Display .............................................................................................................. 19
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ............................................................................ 19
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature................................................................................ 19
Zoom Modes .................................................................................................................................. 20
Remote Control Buttons for Zoom Modes............................................................................ 21
Auto Set ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels ................................................................................ 22
Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................ 22
Controls ................................................................................................................................... 22
Picture Menu .................................................................................................................................. 23
Picture Menu (when using DVI or RGB inputs) ..................................................................... 24
Picture Geometry .................................................................................................................... 24
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................. 25
Sound Menu................................................................................................................................... 26
Preferences Menu .......................................................................................................................... 26
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