RCA L42WD22 User Manual

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4Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ....................................... iChapter 1: Connections and SetupThings to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 5Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 5Position Cables Properly to Avoid AudioInterference .......................................................... 5Use Indirect Light .................................................... 5Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 5Get the Picture .............................................................. 6Getting Channels .................................................... 6Choose Your Connection .............................................. 7Video (Basic) Connection ....................................... 8Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10VGA Connection ................................................... 12Plug in the TV .............................................................. 13Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 13Turn on the TV............................................................. 13How to Use the Remote Control to Complete theInitial Setup ............................................................... 13Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 14Set the Menu Language ...................................... 14Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 14What To Expect ........................................................... 15Watching TV.......................................................... 15Changing Channels ............................................... 15Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ............. 16Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV ........................ 17Side Input Jacks ..................................................... 17Side Panel Buttons ................................................ 17Chapter 2: Using the Remote ControlThe Buttons on the Remote Control.......................... 18Using the INPUT Button ....................................... 19Programming the Remote to Operate OtherDevices ....................................................................... 19Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ... 19Programming the Remote ................................... 20How to Use the Remote After You’veProgrammed It .......................................................... 21Modes of Operation ............................................. 21Volume Punchthrough Feature .................................. 21Deleting ALL Volume PunchthroughCommands .......................................................... 22Remote Code List ........................................................ 23Chapter 3: Using the TV's FeaturesChannel Banner ........................................................... 26Autotuning .................................................................. 26Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 28How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ............. 28Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................. 28US V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................ 29Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ...................... 30V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 31Block Channels ...................................................... 31Front Panel Block .................................................. 31Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 31Future Rating Region ........................................... 32Additional Features .................................................... 32EN-V Picture Processing ........................................ 32Screen Formats ...................................................... 32Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu SystemUsing the Menu System ............................................. 33Channel List Menu ...................................................... 33Sound Menu ................................................................ 33Picture Menu ............................................................... 35Setup Menu ................................................................. 36Parental Control Menu ............................................... 39Time Menu................................................................... 39Chapter 5: Other InformationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................... 40Troubleshooting .......................................................... 41Mounting Your TV to the Wall ................................... 43V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................................ 44US V-Chip Rating System ...................................... 44Canadian English V-Chip Rating System.............. 44Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .............. 45Limited Warranty ........................................................ 46Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 47