RCA L32WD12 manual Connections and Setup, Get the Picture, Getting Digital Channels

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Connections and Setup

ANTENNA/CABLE

ANTENNA/CABLE

Get the Picture

ANALOG INPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

 

 

The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known

 

 

as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog

 

 

channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT and digital

 

 

channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT. See the

 

 

graphic to the left for these locations.

Coaxial cable

or

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

Getting Digital Channels

What You Need

•Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable

A.Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE DIGITAL INPUT to receive free off-air local digital channels.

B.Do you have a set-top box? If not, go to Getting Regular (Analog) Channels. If so, you need to call your cable company or satellite service provider. They'll use special cables to allow you to view digital channels. To view your regular channels, go to Getting Regular (Analog) Channels Step B.

What You Need To Know

•Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.

•When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the options for using a digital signal source. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14.

•When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Digital Input. Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Digital Input (look for D at the bottom of your channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information).

Coaxial cable

or

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

Getting Regular (Analog) Channels

What You Need

•Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable

OR

•Coaxial cable with cable

A.Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive free off-air local analog channels.

B.Do you have cable? If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/ CABLE ANALOG INPUT to receive your cable channels.

What You Need to Know

•Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local analog channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.

•When you get to the Channel setup screen in the Initial Setup, make sure you set the options for using an analog signal source. To complete a channel search now, go to page 14.

•When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Analog Input. Press the ANTENNA button to tune to the Analog Input (look for A at the bottom of your channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information).

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Contents
LCD User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product Registration Product InformationImportant Safety Instructions O U N D C L a M P STable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Getting Digital Channels Connections and SetupGet the Picture Getting Regular Analog ChannelsChoose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toVideo Basic Connection Component Video Advanced ConnectionConnecting the Device with Video Basic Connecting the Device with Component Video AdvancedViewing the Picture from the Connected Device This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack HDMI/DVI ConnectionConnecting the Device VGA Connection Viewing the PCPut Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV Turn on the TVComplete the Initial Setup Complete Channel SetupSet the Menu Language Changing Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Complete the Channel SearchExplanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Right Side Input Jacks when facing back of TV Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVFront Panel Buttons Buttons on the Remote Control Using the TVs Features Channel BannerHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada Using the TV’s FeaturesParental Controls and V-Chip Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsBlocking Age-Based Ratings US V-Chip TV RatingsV-Chip Rating Screen Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Content ThemesBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Block Digital Channels Chip Movie Rating LimitBlock Channels Front Panel BlockFuture Rating Region Additional FeaturesLock Time Menu Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsCalendar Screen FormatsUsing the Menu System Channel Guide MenuSound Menu Using the TVs Menu System Sound mode NormalAdvanced settings Picture MenuAdvanced picture settings not available on VGA Setup Menu VGA Picture menuClosed caption options on next Preferences Parental Control Menu Time MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationButtons don’t work Volume buttons not adjusting volume louderTV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly TV turns off unexpectedlyDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Rating limits don’t workMounting Your TV to the Wall Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Autotuning How to Set Up the Autotuning FeatureLimited Warranty What we will do within one yearCare and Cleaning How state law relates to warrantyWest 103rd St Indianapolis, FCC InformationTTE Technology, Inc Tocom 1665105B
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