RCA L37WD250, L42WD250 Connections and Setup, Get the Picture, Getting Channels, What You Need

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Connections and Setup

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT

Coaxial cable

or

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

Get the Picture

The ﬁrst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack.

Getting Channels

What You Need

•Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable

OR

•Coaxial cable with cable service

A.Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-air local digital and analog channels.

B.Do you have cable? If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your cable channels.

C.Do you have a set-top box? If so, you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider. They may use special cables to allow you to view digital channels.

What You Need To Know

•Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.

•When you are ready to watch channels, the channel banner displays the type of channel you're viewing. Look for a D at the bottom of the screen for digital channels; look for an A for analog channels. Go to page 16 for more information.

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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 USB Connection Onoff button Viewing the Connected DeviceVGA 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 FormatsUse these buttons for the PIP feature Using the PIP FeatureUsing PIP with the VGA jack PIP Picture-in-Picture OperationPIP Problems? Using the Menu System Channel List MenuSound Menu Using the TVs Menu System Sound Mode NormalPicture Menu PictureSetup Menu PIP MenuClosed caption Flashing Parental Control Menu Time MenuUSB Menu USB DeviceFrequently 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