RCA L42FHD28 warranty Buttons don’t work, TV turns off unexpectedly, TV turns on unexpectedly

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Buttons don’t work

•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.

•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 39 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 39 for instructions.

Can’t select certain channel

•Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls 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 Sound menu to choose mono sound.

Black box appears on the screen

•Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 37 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 or 2 input and you’re receiving Unusable Signal message on-screen, 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 or 2 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 instead 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 HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 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.

•Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV.

•Maybe batteries in remote are 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 LCD Users Guide Important Information Product Registration Product InformationImportant Safety Instructions O U N D C L a M P STable of Contents Things to Consider Before You Connect Getting Channels Connections and SetupGet the Picture What You NeedChoose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toVideo Basic Connection Component Video Advanced ConnectionConnecting the Device with Video Basic Connecting the Device with Component Video AdvancedViewing the Picture from the Connected Device This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack HDMI/DVI ConnectionConnecting the Device VGA Connection Viewing the PCPut Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial SetupPlug in the TV Turn on the TVSet the Signal Type Complete the Initial SetupComplete Channel Setup Set the Menu LanguageWhat To Expect Watching TVChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order CMP2 Y Pb Pr Component Video Same as described forButtons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input JacksSide Panel Buttons Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Devices Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteUsing Automatic Code Search Using Direct EntryUsing Manual Code Search Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Volume Punchthrough FeatureModes of Operation Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands Remote Code List Audio CodesCable DVR Codes DVD/VCR Combo CodesDVR/DVD Combos DVR/Cable CombosVCR Codes Web TVAutotuning Channel BannerUsing the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip Works for USA and CanadaLock/Unlock Parental Controls Blocking Age-Based Ratings US V-Chip TV RatingsV-Chip Rating Screen Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Content ThemesBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Front Panel Block Chip Movie Rating LimitBlock Channels Blocking Unrated/Exempt ProgramsPicture Processing Additional FeaturesFuture Rating Region Screen FormatsUsing the Menu System Channel List MenuSound Menu Using the TVs Menu System Sound Mode NormalPicture Menu PictureSetup Menu Advanced Picture Settings not available on VGAClosed caption Preferences Parental Control Menu Time MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationTV turns on unexpectedly Buttons don’t workTV turns off unexpectedly Can’t select certain channelDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Mounting Your TV to the WallRating limits don’t work Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning How state law relates to warrantyWest 103rd Street Indianapolis, FCC InformationTTE Technology, Inc Tocom
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