Table of Contents | RCA L40HD36 guide

Table of Contents
Important Information	i
Important Safety Information	ii
Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup
Before Initial Setup	7
Protect Against Power Surges	7
Safety	7
Avoid Audio Interference	7
Avoid Direct Light	7
Check Supplied Parts	7
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand	8
Mounting Your TV to the Wall	12
Obtain the Signal	12
What You Need	12
What You Need to Know	12
Choose Your Connections	13
Composite Video Connection	14
Component Video Connection	14
HDMI/DVI Connection	15
PC Connection	16
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component	16
Viewing a PC	16
Plug in the TV	17
Put Batteries in the Remote	17
Turn on the TV	17
Using the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup	17
Complete the Initial Setup	18
Set the Menu Language	18
Set the TV Location Mode	18
Complete Channel Setup	18
What To Expect	19
Watching TV- Analog Channels	19
Watching TV – Digital channels	19
Changing Channels	19
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)	20
Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVD	21
Side Input Jacks	21
Side Panel Buttons	21

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RCA L40HD36 warranty Table of Contents

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User’s guide Important Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using the Remote Control Other Information Before Initial Setup Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Fixed Table Stand Assembly for Model L32HD31 Parts List Step Swivel Table Stand Assembly for Models L32HD36 and L40HD36 TV is ready for placement Connections and Setup Chapter Obtain the Signal Mounting Your TV to the Wall Choose Your Connections Customer Support Connecting a Component with Composite Video Good Connecting a Component with Component Video BetterComposite Video Connection Component Video Connection Connecting a Component with Hdmi Best HDMI/DVI Connection Best Connecting a PC Component PC ConnectionViewing the Picture from the Connected Component Viewing a PC Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV Complete the Initial Setup Set the TV Location ModeComplete Channel Setup Set the Signal Type Watching TV What To ExpectChanging Channels Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Side Input Jacks Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV/DVDSide Panel Buttons Remote Control Buttons TV Functions Input Button Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsDetermine If You Need to Program Remote Using a Manual Code Search Using Direct EntryProgramming the Remote Using Automatic Code Search Using the RemoteManual Reset Modes of Operation Remote Code list CD Codes DVD/VCR Combo Codes 016 047 Autotuning Channel Banner Parental Controls and V-Chip Chip US and Canada Chip Rating Screen Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUS V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Reset Downloadable Data Blocking Canada V-Chip RatingsFuture Rating Region Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs Screen Formats Additional FeaturesTo change the screen formats Picture Settings Using the Menu SystemPicture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu Channel MenuParental Control Menu Closed Caption Time Menu Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Troubleshooting TV Problems TV won’t turn onThere is no picture and no sound but the TV is on Sound is fine, but the picture is poor quality Screen is blank Buttons on the side panel don’t workTV turns off unexpectedly You can’t select a certain channel You are having problems with the Hdmi Connection Remote control doesn’t workYou are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls Don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV US V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsCanadian English V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited Warranty All LCD Models Product Registration Limitation of Warranty What your warranty does not coverHow State Law relates to this warranty Limited Warranty For how long after purchase If you purchased your unit outside of Canada Care and Cleaning Page FCC Information