RCA L32HD31R, L32HD41 Choose Your Connections

Choose Your Connections

There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your TV. Please

use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages

to connect your components.

Audio R and L Video Audio/Video

page 10

Audio R and L Y Pb Pr Component Video Audio

Audio R and L HDMI/DVI

Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to...

VGAAudio

HDMITM

+ HDMI/DVI Adapter +

OR

Audio

pages 10-11

pages 11-12

pages 12-13

HDMITM

VGA

Audio

Input Signal Compatability

Ant/Cable 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (NTSC, ATSC, and QAM formats)

Composite Video 480i

S-Video 480i

Component Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p

PC VGA, SVGA, XGA

HDMI 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/60Hz

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

INPUT 1

COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT)

1

INPUT

PC INPUT

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9

Customer Support

For additional assistance

in using your RCA

product, please visit

the support page at

www.rca.com/tv.

Contents

Main contents users guide | Important Information WARNING WARNING Product Registration Product Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents 4 Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Chapter 3 I Using TV Features Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Chapter 5 I Other Information 1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges Safety Information Avoid Audio Interference Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Step 1 To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall Step 2 Mounting Your TV to the Wall Obtain the Signal Choose Your Connections Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to... www.rca.com/tv. Audio Input Signal Compatability Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) Composite Video Connection Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better) Component Video Connection Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) Connecting a PC Component PC Connection Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component Viewing a PC Page Complete the Initial Setup Set the Menu Language Set the TV Location Mode Complete Channel Setup Set the Signal Type What To Expect Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks Side Panel Buttons 2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. Using the INPUT Button 3 Using TV Features Channel Banner Parental Controls and V-Chip V-Chip - US and Canada Create Password Note: Picture Lock/Unlock Parental Controls V-Chip Rating Screen US V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings Reset Downloadable Data Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Block Channel Additional Features Screen Formats Normal Full 4 Using Using the Menu System Picture Menu the TV Menu Sound Menu 26 Setup Menu 28 List & Labels Menu Parental Control Menu The Parental Control Menu is explained in Chapter 3 Go to Pages 20-24 for more information. 5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Troubleshooting TV Problems The TV wont turn on. There is no picture and no sound but the TV is on. The sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality. There is no sound, but the picture is fine. The buttons on the side panel dont work. The TV turns off unexpectedly. You cant select a certain channel. The stereo reception is noisy. A black box appears on the screen. Page V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System Canadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System Television Specification TTE Technology, Inc. (TTE) Limited Warranty Page TTE Technology Canada Ltd. (TTE) Limited Warranty Care and Cleaning FCC Information