RCA LCD manual Buttons don’t work, TV turns off unexpectedly, TV turns on unexpectedly

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Other Information

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 33 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 33 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 ANTENNA button and then try to change channels.

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound.

Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder

Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 32 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 31 for more instructions.

TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly

Switch the Automatic format feature off. See page 29 for more information.

Problems with HDMI/DVI 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/DVI 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/DVI 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 HDMI/DVI input.

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Contents LCD User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant 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 Connections and Setup Get the PictureReceiving Digital Channels Receiving Analog ChannelsChoose Your Connection Jacks Used Cables Needed Go toVideo Connection Connecting the Device Viewing the Picture from the Connected DeviceThis is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack HDMI/DVI ConnectionHdmi cable VGA Connection Viewing the PCHow to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TVComplete the Initial Setup Complete Channel SetupSet the Menu Language What To Expect Watching TVChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Right Side Input Jacks when facing back of TV Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVFront Panel Buttons Buttons on the Remote Control Using the TVs Features Channel BannerUsing the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-ChipHow V-Chip Works for USA and Canada Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUS V-Chip TV Ratings V-Chip Rating ScreenBlocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Content ThemesBlocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings Chip Movie Rating Limit Block ChannelsBlock Digital Channels Blocking Movie RatingsFront Panel Block Lock Time MenuBlocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Future Rating RegionAdditional Features MultiTask AudioCalendar Using the Menu System Sound MenuUsing the TVs Menu System Sound mode NormalAdvanced settings Picture MenuAdvanced picture settings not available on VGA and Hdmi Setup Menu VGA and Hdmi Picture menuClosed caption options on next Preferences Parental Control Menu Time MenuFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Other InformationTroubleshooting Other InformationVolume buttons not adjusting volume louder TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptlyButtons don’t work TV turns off unexpectedlyDon’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV Rating limits don’t workMounting Your TV to the Wall Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating SystemCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Autotuning How to Set Up the Autotuning FeatureLimited Warranty What we will do within one yearCare and Cleaning How state law relates to warrantyFCC Information TTE Technology, IncWest 103rd St Indianapolis, Tocom

LCD specifications

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