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LCD User's Guide

Connections

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Remote

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Features

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Menus

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FAQs

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Warranty

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Summary of Contents for L26WD22

Page 1: ...reality reproduced reality reproduced LCD User s Guide Connections page 9 Remote page 19 Features page 29 Menus page 34 FAQs page 39 Warranty page 44 ...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...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 Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has bee...

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Page 5: ...Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control 21 Using the INPUT Button 22 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices 22 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote 22 Programming the Remote 23 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It 24 Modes of Operation 24 Volume Punchthrough Feature 24 Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands 25 Remote Code List 25 Chapter 3 Using the...

Page 6: ... 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 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...

Page 7: ...me place as the picture shows Models L26WD22 and L32WD22 have four screws on the bottom of the base as shown above in Attaching Your TV s Base 2 Make sure all cables are already connected to the TV 3 Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall Remove the screws that attach to the TV s base attachment Attaching Your TV s Base Your TV comes shipped without the base...

Page 8: ... If you do 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 you do you need to call your cable company or satellite service provider They may use special cables to allow you to view digital channels What You Need To Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the loca...

Page 9: ... 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 RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport R AUDIO VIDEO L COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT VGA INPUT PC INPUT VGA Audio page 13 Audio VGA There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to deter...

Page 10: ... Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr VIDEO INPUT L R AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO S VIDEO L R AUDIO L R AUDIO Y Pb COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 Pr R AUDIO L Component Video Advanced Connection This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks Go to the middle of page 11 for specific instructions 2 2 1 D...

Page 11: ...yer 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 the next set of instructions below Using the example of a DVD player 1 If necessary connect your cable or off air antenna as described on page 8 2 Connect your yellow video cable Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input...

Page 12: ...Out L R Audio Out HDMI 1 INPUT OR DVI Out L R Audio Out Device with DVI AUDIO INPUT VGA INPUT PC INPUT HDMI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI jack Don t forget If necessary connect antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 8 for instructions B A C ...

Page 13: ...the 3 5 mini headphone to the PC INPUT AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the Audio left and right cables to the R and L jacks on the back of the device INPUT SUB CH SOUND FAVORITE SLEEP CC PRESETS MENU CLEAR GUIDE MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON OFF SAT CBL DVD VCR TV FORMAT INFO INPUT button ON OFF button HDMI DVI adapter OR If your set top box has an HDMI output jack connect an HDMI cable Connect an H...

Page 14: ...oesn t look right try adjusting the VGA settings as explained on page 36 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 INPUT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC Notes The maximum panel resolution is 1360 x 768 for your TV Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output...

Page 15: ... 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 TV or ON OFF on the remote control Arrows OK button How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and ...

Page 16: ...o choose a language Continue to Set the Signal Source Set the Signal Source From the Setup menu press the up or down arrow button to highlight Signal Source If you connected Cable to your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search To choose Air Antenna press the right arrow button and then press the down arrow button to...

Page 17: ...e 33 for details Changing Channels If you have both analog and digital channels these are put into the same channel list As you change channels look at the top right corner of the screen to see what type of channel you re viewing Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Ch 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 Digital channels can have b...

Page 18: ...sing Y Pb Pr make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 Lets you connect another device that has component video jacks such as a DVD player Same explanation as above COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks such as a video game console VCR or DVD player AUDIO L and R Receives audio from anothe...

Page 19: ...T Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15 pin D sub cable Side Input Jacks on left when facing back of TV AUDIO L and R Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD player Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S VIDEO Input VIDEO Input Receives video from another device such as a camcorder video game console VCR or DVD p...

Page 20: ...on the remote control and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the channel list In the TV menu system acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off VOL Decreases the volume In the TV menu system acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the TV menu system acts like t...

Page 21: ...n INPUT Displays the available video input channels Watch TV Composite S Video Composite Side S Video Side Component 1 Component 2 VGA HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 MENU Displays the Main menu If the main menu is displayed exits the menu if a sub channel is displayed takes you back to the previous menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume To program this button t...

Page 22: ...To return to the previous channel press CH or CH button Programming the Remote to Operate Other Devices The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of remote controllable VCRs audio devices DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers and other devices In addition to being programmed to operate your television it s already programmed to operate some RCA devices Notes The TV button...

Page 23: ...de Search Note Before using manual code search you must use Direct Entry first This lets the remote know which type of device to begin searching codes Then proceed with the following steps 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 On your remote control simultaneously press and hold the ON OFF and MUTE buttons approximately 3 seconds until a device button remains lit Then release the buttons 3 Pr...

Page 24: ...nds and models of devices Modes of Operation The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button that works in that mode For example if you re in TV mode and you press the VOL button the TV button lights up This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to the TV and not the satellite receiver for example Volume Punchthrough Feature You m...

Page 25: ... 821 GOLDSTAR 766 HARMAN KARDON 804 818 JVC 790 813 819 KENWOOD 683 808 816 828 832 869 KOSS 415 MAGNAVOX 796 814 915 756 MARANTZ 688 824 MITSUBISHI 877 NAD 721 739 743 NEO 725 NORCENT 907 ONKYO 805 811 812 892 OPTIMUS 667 747 748 749 751 752 754 793 PANASONIC 791 810 815 823 863 864 891 950 PHILIPS 755 814 823 824 825 PIONEER 837 866 867 878 893 RADIO SHACK 706 754 793 806 865 866 867 868 875 878...

Page 26: ...682 813 KENWOOD 679 683 685 727 728 828 KRELL 666 KYOCERA 660 LUXMAN 686 687 729 738 LXI 777 MAGNAVOX 666 731 800 MARANTZ 666 688 689 732 MCS 690 777 MGA 691 MISSION 666 MITSUBISHI 691 692 NAD 721 743 NAKAMICHI 693 694 831 NEC 690 NIKKO 665 673 676 NSM 666 ONKYO 695 696 722 811 OPTIMUS 667 668 678 679 697 698 699 700 744 747 751 PANASONIC 716 733 740 820 862 PHILIPS 666 731 825 PIONEER 678 701 702...

Page 27: ...3 616 619 SHARP 604 SKY NETWORK 614 615 646 SIERRA I II III 561 SONY 623 657 659 602 STARCHOICE 640 645 627 STAR SIGHT 633 STAR TRAK 608 STS 568 570 571 SUPER GUIDE 609 SYLVANIA 581 TOSHIBA 641 632 638 629 630 607 572 624 625 631 ULTIMATE TV 653 659 UNIDEN 633 573 611 UNITED 597 VIDEO CIPHER II 574 WEB TV 612 585 ZENITH 617 634 656 595 646 562 574 587 635 VCR Codes Where codes are shown like this ...

Page 28: ...0 SHINTOM 229 353 369 356 357 SHOGUN 354 SIGNATURE 227 SINGER 292 356 SONIC BLUE 373 SONY 379 324 229 323 353 389 372 364 365 366 380 STS 369 292 332 SUPERSCAN 456 SYLVANIA 227 287 290 225 236 456 458 251 292 SYMPHONIC 227 236 456 251 TANDY 227 268 TASHIKO 245 TATUNG 303 TEAC 227 251 303 TECHNICS 292 TEKNIKA 227 245 325 251 292 TiVo 371 372 TMK 354 249 301 TOSHIBA 240 261 260 287 290 358 369 924 2...

Page 29: ...the channel is broadcasting A Ch 70 LPJ 12 15 PM Crafty Lady 480i Stereo D Ch 700 BEV 12 15 PM Ides of March 1080i TV PG Digital Channel Banner Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the USA Parental Controls and Canada Parental Controls menus involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies TV programs can be blocked by age based ratings ...

Page 30: ...receive the message This program is blocked Press MENU key to enter password Go to page 42 for the US and Canada ratings explanations Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings N A or N R for Movies or...

Page 31: ...Select MENU To Exit Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence USA Parental Locks To Move Movies MPAA TV Ratings All FV L S V D Reset Reset G TV Y PG TV Y7 PG 13 TV G R TV PG NC 17 TV 14 X TV MA OK To Select MENU To Exit Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the F...

Page 32: ...k Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada Parental Locks from the Parental Controls menu 2 Determine the rating you want to block from English on the left or French on the right 3 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 4 Press the OK button to change its status to block all ratings above the one you selected change to block Blocking Unrated Exemp...

Page 33: ...video you are viewing The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen Analog video is sent in a 4 3 format which your TV displays in a 16 9 format Most digital video is sent in a 16 9 format which does fill your screen but sometimes is sent in 4 3 which does not fill your screen It depends on how the station or device connected to your...

Page 34: ...exit a menu Press the CLEAR button The menus are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences To access the Setup menu plug icon press MENU on the remote the Setup icon is highlighted Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu...

Page 35: ...arrow button or OK to enter the menu Picture options can be applied to each input VIDEO side and rear S VIDEO side and rear COMPONENT 1 and 2 VGA and HDMI 1 and 2 Picture Preset Mode Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings Natural Vibrant Gaming or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Contrast Adjusts the difference between th...

Page 36: ...e if there is flicker of screen letters color misalignment or blurring Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically Try it if the picture on the VGA input doesn t look right Reset All Restores VGA Settings menu to the default settings Audio Menu The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Audio menu speaker icon press MENU on the remote and then press the down ar...

Page 37: ...t additional options for the TV To access the Options menu lock icon press MENU on the remote and then press the down arrow to highlight the Options icon Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu The following options can be adjusted Set Time Lets you set the time zone and time Time Press the left or right arrow to set the time The AM and PM setting changes when you get to 12 o clock No...

Page 38: ...lor Lets you choose the color of the area behind the digital closed caption text Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Black or White Background Opacity Lets you choose the opacity of the area behind the digital closed caption text Transparent Translucent Solid or Flashing Edge Effect Lets you set the effect of the font s edge None Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadow or Right Shadow Edge Color Lets ...

Page 39: ...box for you to ensure you re viewing channels the best way How do I tell a digital channel from an analog channel Press the INFO button to display the channel banner Digital channels display a D as part of the channel such as D Ch 29 1 while analog channels display an A as part of the channel such as A Ch 9 Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them Most digital video is sent in a 1...

Page 40: ... jack three yellow video cables or bundled component video cables red blue and green connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 53 for more instructions No sound picture okay Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up ...

Page 41: ...ur picture the device you connected might have a switch or a menu option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this Choose either 720p or 1080i 480i signals aren t supported by the HDMI inputs The Remote Control Doesn t Work Make sure the remote is in the correct mode Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV Make sure there ...

Page 42: ...s not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guid...

Page 43: ...ual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 ans Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 ans Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 ans Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the...

Page 44: ...h your TV or register on line at www rca com television It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY W...

Page 45: ...using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may us...

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Page 48: ...adio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged...

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