RCA L40HD36 warranty Troubleshooting, TV Problems TV won’t turn on

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.

TV Problems

The TV won’t turn on.

•Make sure the TV is plugged in.

•Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device.

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

There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on.

•You may be tuned to an input with no component connected to it. If you’re trying to view a connected component, press INPUT until the picture from that component appears.

•The Signal Type option may be set incorrectly. Go to page 18 for detailed instructions.

•The channel may be blank. Try changing channels.

•If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality.

•If you’re getting a black and white picture from a component you’ve connected to your TV, you might have your video cables connected to the wrong jacks. A yellow video cable connects to the yellow

VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV.

•If you’re getting no picture from a component you’ve connected to your TV, you might have your video cable connected to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV. These jacks are used to connect recording devices. A yellow video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack on the side or back of your TV.

•Check the antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•Try adjusting the sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 36 for more instructions.

There is no sound, but the picture is fine.

•The sound might be muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

•If using DVI, S_VIDEO or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s L and R AUDIO INPUT jacks.

•The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 37 for more information.

•If your audio source has only one jack or is a (mono) audio source, make sure you have plugged the connection into the L AUDIO INPUT jack on the TV.

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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 Mounting Your TV to the Wall Obtain the SignalCustomer Support Choose Your ConnectionsConnecting a Component with Component Video Better Connecting a Component with Composite Video GoodComposite Video Connection Component Video ConnectionHDMI/DVI Connection Best Connecting a Component with Hdmi BestPC Connection Connecting a PC ComponentViewing the Picture from the Connected Component Viewing a PCPlug in the TV Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial SetupPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVSet the TV Location Mode Complete the Initial SetupComplete Channel Setup Set the Signal TypeChanging Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Side Panel Buttons Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVDSide Input Jacks TV Functions Remote Control ButtonsDetermine If You Need to Program Remote Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsInput Button Programming the Remote Using Direct EntryUsing a Manual Code Search Using the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchManual Reset Modes of OperationRemote Code list CD Codes DVD/VCR Combo Codes 016 047 Channel Banner AutotuningChip US and Canada Parental Controls and V-ChipUS V-Chip TV Ratings Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsChip Rating Screen US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Specific Content ThemesBlocking Canada V-Chip Ratings Reset Downloadable DataFuture Rating Region Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsTo change the screen formats Additional FeaturesScreen Formats Picture Menu Using the Menu SystemPicture Settings Sound Menu Channel Menu Setup MenuParental Control Menu Closed CaptionTime Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs TV Problems TV won’t turn on TroubleshootingThere is no picture and no sound but the TV is on Sound is fine, but the picture is poor qualityButtons on the side panel don’t work Screen is blankTV turns off unexpectedly You can’t select a certain channelRemote control doesn’t work You are having problems with the Hdmi ConnectionYou are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System All LCD Models TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited WarrantyHow State Law relates to this warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty For how long after purchase Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your unit outside of Canada Care and Cleaning Page FCC Information
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