RCA L40HD36 Screen is blank, Buttons on the side panel don’t work, TV turns off unexpectedly

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The screen is blank.

•Check your connections. If you used yellow, red, and white cables to connect, make sure they’re connected to the yellow, red, and white VIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV, not to the VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV.

•If you’re trying to watch something that’s playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.

•Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

•Try another channel.

The buttons on the side panel 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 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

The TV turns off unexpectedly.

•The Sleep Timer may have been activated. Go to page 39 for instructions.

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

•Unplug. Wait 10 minutes. Plug in again.

You can’t select a certain channel.

•The 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.

The stereo reception is noisy.

• It may be a weak station. Use the Sound Menu and Sound Type to choose mono.

A black box appears on the screen.

•Closed captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 38 for more instructions.

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Chapter 5 Other Information

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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 SupportComposite Video Connection Connecting a Component with Composite Video GoodConnecting a Component with Component Video Better Component Video ConnectionConnecting a Component with Hdmi Best HDMI/DVI Connection BestViewing the Picture from the Connected Component Connecting a PC ComponentPC Connection Viewing a PCPut Batteries in the Remote Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial SetupPlug in the TV Turn on the TVComplete Channel Setup Complete the Initial SetupSet the TV Location Mode Set the Signal TypeWhat To Expect Watching TVChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVD Side Input JacksSide Panel Buttons Remote Control Buttons TV FunctionsProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Input ButtonDetermine If You Need to Program Remote Using Direct Entry Using a Manual Code SearchProgramming the Remote Manual Reset Using Automatic Code SearchUsing the Remote Modes of OperationRemote Code list CD Codes DVD/VCR Combo Codes 016 047 Autotuning Channel BannerParental Controls and V-Chip Chip US and CanadaLock/Unlock Parental Controls Chip Rating ScreenUS V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip Movie Rating LimitFuture Rating Region Reset Downloadable DataBlocking Canada V-Chip Ratings Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsAdditional Features Screen FormatsTo change the screen formats Using the Menu System Picture SettingsPicture Menu Sound Menu Parental Control Menu Setup MenuChannel Menu Closed CaptionTime Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on TroubleshootingTV Problems TV won’t turn on Sound is fine, but the picture is poor qualityTV turns off unexpectedly Screen is blankButtons on the side panel don’t work You can’t select a certain channelYou are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls You are having problems with the Hdmi ConnectionRemote control doesn’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVChip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited Warranty All LCD ModelsWhat your warranty does not cover Product Registration Limitation of WarrantyHow 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