RCA L26WD21, User Manual

Important Safety Instructions....................i

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................5

Protect Against Power Surges  ................. 5
Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide 5
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
   Interference .......................................................... 5
Use Indirect Light .................................................... 5
Check Supplied Parts............................................. 5

Get the Picture ....................................................... 6

Getting Channels .................................................... 6

Choose Your Connection .................................. 7

Composite Video (Basic) Connection  .................... 8
Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8
HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10
PC Connection ................................................... 12

Plug in the TV ........................................................ 13

Put Batteries in the Remote ................................ 13

Turn on the TV ....................................................... 13

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

 Initial Setup ........................................................... 13

Complete the Initial Setup .................................... 14

Set the Menu Language  ...................................... 14
Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 14

What To Expect ....................................................... 15

Watching TV .......................................................... 15
Changing Channels ............................................... 15

Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ..... 16
Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV .................. 16

Side Input Jacks ..................................................... 16
Side Panel Buttons ................................................ 16

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control ................... 17

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner ........................................ 18
Parental Controls and V-Chip ................. 18

How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ..... 18
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................... 19
US V-Chip TV Ratings ...................................... 19
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ................ 20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................. 21
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ............ 21
Block Channel ................................................ 21
Block Buttons............................................ 21
Change Password........................... 21
Future Rating Region .................................... 22

Additional Features ............................... 22

Screen Formats ............................................... 22

Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

Using the Menu System .................................. 23
PictureMenu ..................................................... 23
Sound Menu .................................................... 24
Channel Menu ...................................................... 25
Setup Menu ................................................ 25

Chapter 5: Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............. 27
Troubleshooting .............................................. 28

Mounting Your TV to the Wall .......................... 30

Attaching the Table Stand Feet to Your TV...30

V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................... 31

US V-Chip Rating System ................................ 31
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ....... 31
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ....... 32

Limited Warranty ............................................. 33
Care and Cleaning ........................................... 34

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