RCA L40HD36 warranty Connecting a PC Component, PC Connection, Viewing a PC

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Connecting a PC Component

To connect a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor, follow these steps:

1.Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 12.

2.Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC’s video output jack.

Note: If your PC’s video output isn’t 15-pin, you’ll need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monitor cable.

3.Connect a 3.5mm stereo mini-pin audio cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo mini-pin) to the PC INPUT AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the audio output jack on the PC.

PC Connection

This is an example of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack.

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VIDEO

PC INPUT

AUDIO

HDMI 1/

DVI INPUT

HDMI 2/

DVI INPUT

AUDIO

R L

Y Video

Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component

1.Plug in the TV (see page 17 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR.

2.Turn on the TV and the component you want to view.

3.Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control to select VID1 (if connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks), CMPT (if connected to the CMPT jacks) or HDMI1/DVI (if connected to the HDMI1/DVI jack) displayed at the top of the TV screen. To return to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel you wish to view.

Note: If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your component is connected to the VIDEO INPUT, you may be tuned to the wrong input. Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID1, CMPT or HDMI1 displayed at the top of the TV screen.

Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 18 for initial Setup Instructions.

Viewing a PC

1.Plug in the TV and the computer.

2.Turn on the TV and the computer.

3.Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see PC displayed at the top of the TV screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- buttons.

Note: When you have connected all additional components to your TV, go to page 18 for initial Setup Instructions.

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Chapter 1 Connections and Setup

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Contents User’s guide Important Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using the Remote Control Other Information Before Initial Setup Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Model L32HD31 Parts List Step Swivel Table Stand Assembly for Models L32HD36 and L40HD36 TV is ready for placement Connections and Setup Chapter Obtain the Signal Mounting Your TV to the WallChoose Your Connections Customer SupportConnecting a Component with Composite Video Good Connecting a Component with Component Video BetterComposite Video Connection Component Video ConnectionConnecting a Component with Hdmi Best HDMI/DVI Connection BestConnecting a PC Component PC ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Component Viewing a PCUsing 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 Signal TypeWatching TV What To ExpectChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Side Input Jacks Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVDSide Panel Buttons Remote Control Buttons TV FunctionsInput Button Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsDetermine If You Need to Program Remote Using a Manual Code Search Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Using the RemoteManual Reset Modes of OperationRemote Code list CD Codes DVD/VCR Combo Codes 016 047 Autotuning Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip Chip US and CanadaChip Rating Screen Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUS V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip Movie Rating LimitReset Downloadable Data Blocking Canada V-Chip RatingsFuture Rating Region Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsScreen Formats Additional FeaturesTo change the screen formats Picture Settings Using the Menu SystemPicture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu Channel MenuParental Control Menu Closed CaptionTime Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting TV Problems TV won’t turn onThere is no picture and no sound but the TV is on Sound is fine, but the picture is poor qualityScreen is blank Buttons on the side panel don’t workTV turns off unexpectedly You can’t select a certain channelYou are having problems with the Hdmi Connection Remote control doesn’t workYou are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVUS V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited Warranty All LCD ModelsProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to this warranty Limited Warranty For how long after purchaseIf you purchased your unit outside of Canada Care and Cleaning Page FCC Information