Get the Picture, Getting Channels | RCA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV guide

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.

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 recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels.

What You Need To Know

•Visit www.antennaweb.org for 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 34 for more information.

OR

COAXIAL CABLE

OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA

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Chapter 1 Connections and Setup

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RCA LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV warranty Get the Picture, Getting Channels, What You Need To Know

Contents

User’s guide Important Information Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Using TV Features Things to Consider Before You Connect Attaching TV to Table Stand Table Stand Assembly for models L26HD31 and L26HD31SParts List Size M4 St-Screws Post Support Table Stand Assembly for model L32HD31Stand Table Size M4 ST-Screws Post Support Guide Slot Opening Swivel Table Stand Assembly for models L32HD36 and L40HD36 Notch Slot Stand Cap Step Hinge Guide Mounting TV to Wall Purchase a Vesa 600 x400, Size M6 screw What You Need Get the PictureGetting Channels What You Need To Know Choose Your Connections Audio Composite Video Connection Connecting a Device with Composite Video GoodConnecting a Device with Component Video Better Connecting a Device with Hdmi Best Component Video Connection Connecting a PC Device HDMI/DVI Connection Best Viewing PC PC ConnectionViewingPicture from Connected Device Put Batteries in Remote How to Use Remote Control to Complete Initial SetupPlug in TV Turn on TV Complete Channel Setup Complete Initial SetupSet TV Location Mode Set Menu Language Changing Channels What To ExpectWatching TV Explanation of Jacks in alphabetical order Side Panel Buttons Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TVSide Input Jacks Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Using the Input Button Programming Remote to Operate Other Devices Programming Remote Using Direct EntryUsing Automatic Code Search How to Use Remote After Programming It Modes of Operation Manual Reset of Remote Remote Code List Audio Codes DVD DVD/VCR Combo Codes 017 018 033 Autotuning Channel Banner Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada US V-Chip TV Ratings Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsChip Rating Screen Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content Themes US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Block Channel Reset Downloadable DataFuture Rating Region Button Block Screen Formats Additional FeaturesChange Password Using Menu System Picture Menu Using TV Menu Chapter Sound Menu Parental Control Menu Setup MenuChannel Menu Time Menu LCD TV Frequently Asked Questions FAQs TV won’t turn on TroubleshootingTV Problems Problems with Hdmi Connection Remote Doesn’t Work Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls What Else Can I Do? Canadian English V-Chip Rating System Chip Rating ExplanationsUS V-Chip Rating System Canadian French V-Chip Rating System What your warranty does not cover TTE Technology, Inc. TTE Limited WarrantyHow to get service New LCD Televisions screen sizes 33 through How State Law relates to this warranty Care and CleaningProduct Registration Limitation of Warranty FCC Information