RCA L46FHD35, L52FHD38 warranty Problems with Hdmi Connection, Remote Control Doesn’t Work

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Buttons don’t work

•The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

•Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off unexpectedly

•Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 40 for instructions.

•Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

•Unplug. Wait ten minutes. Plug in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly

Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 40 for instructions.

Can’t select certain channel

•Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Control menu.

•If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

•Press the TV button and then try to change channels.

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use the Sound menu and Sound Type to choose mono.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 39 for more instructions.

Problems with HDMI Connection

•Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your device. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in.

•If you are tuned to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 INPUT and you’re receiving Unusable Signal message onscreen, press the INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner, the HDMI or DVI device isn’t responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.

•If you tune to the HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 INPUT and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video takes a long time to appear, your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If problems persist, try connecting the Y Pb Pr jacks if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.

•If you have black bars on each side of your 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 HDMI2/DVI, HDMI1 or HDMI3 INPUT.

The Remote Control Doesn’t Work

•Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a clear path.

•The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV.

•The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices.)

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Contents User’s guide Important Information Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date Dealer/Address/PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using the TV’s Features Things to Consider Before You Connect Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Notch Hinge Slot Step Fastener Slot Stand Cap StepMounting Your TV to the Wall Step Hinge guide Slot openingGet the Picture Getting ChannelsWhat You Need What You Need To KnowPr Pb Component Video Audio Choose Your ConnectionsAudio Composite Video Connection Connecting a Device with Composite Video GoodConnecting a Device with Component Video Better Connecting a Device with Hdmi Best Component Video ConnectionConnecting a PC Device HDMI/DVI Connection BestViewing the PC PC ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Device How to Use the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVComplete the Initial Setup Set the TV Location ModeComplete Channel Setup Set the Menu LanguageChanging Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Side Panel Buttons Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVSide Input Jacks Using the Remote Control Remote Control ButtonsFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Using the Input ButtonProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Using Direct Entry Using a Manual Code SearchUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Modes of OperationManual Reset of the Remote Control Cable Codes Remote Code ListAudio Codes CD Codes DVDDVD/VCR Combo Codes DVR CodesHome Theatre in a Box Satellite TV Codes017 018 033 Autotuning Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip Works for USA and CanadaLock Parental Controls Unlock Parental ControlsV-Chip Rating Screen US V-Chip TV RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Canada V-Chip Ratings Block ChannelBlock Buttons Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsScreen Formats Additional FeaturesFetch Feature Using the Menu System Sound MenuUsing the TV’s Menu Chapter Channel List Menu Setup MenuPicture Menu CC1 Preferences Parental Control MenuTime Menu USB Menu USB DeviceFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting TV ProblemsProblems with Hdmi Connection Remote Control Doesn’t WorkProblems with V-Chip/Parental Controls Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVRating limits don’t work What Else Can I Do?Canadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited Warranty Product Registration Limitation of Warranty How State Law relates to this warrantyFor how long after purchase Limited WarrantyYour warranty does not cover damages which are caused by Care and Cleaning How Provincial law relates to this warrantyIf you purchased your unit outside of Canada Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 0A3FCC Information
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