RCA L42FHD28 warranty Other Information, Troubleshooting

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

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

TV Problems

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 something else.

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

No picture, no sound but TV is on

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

•Maybe the Signal Type option is set incorrectly. Go to page 14 for detailed instructions.

•The channel might be blank — change 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 check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

•If you're getting a black and white picture from a device 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 device 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 antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 35 for more instructions.

No sound, picture okay

•Maybe the sound is 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 33 for more information.

•The internal speakers might be turned off. Go to page 34 for more information.

Blank screen

•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 device connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.

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

•Try another channel.

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Contents LCD Users Guide Product Registration Product Information Important InformationO U N D C L a M P S Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Get the Picture Connections and SetupGetting Channels What You NeedJacks Used Cables Needed Go to Choose Your ConnectionComponent Video Advanced Connection Video Basic ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Device Connecting the Device with Video BasicConnecting the Device with Component Video Advanced HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jackConnecting the Device Viewing the PC VGA ConnectionPlug in the TV How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVComplete Channel Setup Complete the Initial SetupSet the Signal Type Set the Menu LanguageChanging Channels What To ExpectWatching TV CMP2 Y Pb Pr Component Video Same as described for Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical orderSide Panel Buttons Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVSide Input Jacks Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Using the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Manual Code Search Using Direct EntryUsing Automatic Code Search Programming the RemoteModes of Operation How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed ItVolume Punchthrough Feature Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Cable Remote Code ListAudio Codes DVR/DVD Combos DVD/VCR Combo CodesDVR Codes DVR/Cable CombosWeb TV VCR CodesChannel Banner AutotuningUsing the TV’s Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada V-Chip Rating Screen US V-Chip TV RatingsBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesContent Themes Block Channels Chip Movie Rating LimitFront Panel Block Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsFuture Rating Region Additional FeaturesPicture Processing Screen FormatsSound Menu Using the Menu SystemChannel List Menu Sound Mode Normal Using the TVs Menu SystemPicture Picture MenuAdvanced Picture Settings not available on VGA Setup MenuClosed caption Preferences Time Menu Parental Control MenuOther Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQsOther Information TroubleshootingTV turns off unexpectedly Buttons don’t workTV turns on unexpectedly Can’t select certain channelRating limits don’t work Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TVMounting Your TV to the Wall Canadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyHow state law relates to warranty Care and CleaningTTE Technology, Inc FCC InformationWest 103rd Street Indianapolis, Tocom
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