RCA L19HD41 User manual
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Table of contents
contents
connections 6
remote 19
features 20
menus 25
FAQs 30
warranty 36
user’s guide
|LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV
For use with model L19HD41
Need assistance?
visit our website at www.rca.com/tv
or call 1-877-794-7977
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. This
product should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the component.
This symbol indicates that this product contains mercury. Special disposal of this product for environmental reasons
may be required under the laws applicable to your jurisdiction. For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC regulations state that changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of
the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Important: This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a firm, flat surface. Don’t place the TV on soft carpeting or a
similar surface, as the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit may be blocked, resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating.
To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2
inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
Also, make sure the surface or stand is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage to the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
on the next page.
The power button (followed by the power symbol) on this TV and your remote control puts the TV into a very low-power
standby mode but will not completely shut the power off. In order to shut the power off, you will need to disconnect the power
cord from your outlet. Therefore, you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power
cord when desired.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA
Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to
contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial
and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ___________________________ Serial No.______________________ Purchase Date __________________
Dealer/Address/Phone ______________________________________________________________________________
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible
parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to
the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow
the base or wall mounting instructions provided in
the User’s Guide to ensure your safety.
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all instructions.
2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
4. Do not negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where it exits
from the component.
6. Do not use this component near water.
7. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
8. Clean only with dry cloth.
9. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the component. When
the TV is placed on a cart, use caution when moving the cart to avoid injury from tip-over.
10. Unplug this component during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the component is damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug damage, liquid spilled on or objects falling onto the component, rain or moisture exposure,
abnormal operation, or if the component has been dropped.
12. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See following example:
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PARTH)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
4Table of Contens
Important Information................................................................................................................................. i
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... i
Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup
Before Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges............................................................................................................ 6
Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 6
Avoid Audio Interference .................................................................................................................... 6
Avoid Direct Light ............................................................................................................................... 6
Check Supplied Parts ........................................................................................................................ 6
Removing the Table Stand .............................................................................................................. 7
Mounting Your TV to the Wall .......................................................................................................... 7
Obtain the Signal.............................................................................................................................. 8
What You Need .................................................................................................................................. 8
What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................... 8
Choose Your Connections ............................................................................................................... 9
Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) ................................................................... 10
Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better) ................................................................ 10
Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) ...................................................................................... 11
Connecting a PC Component ........................................................................................................... 12
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component ........................................................................ 13
Viewing a PC..................................................................................................................................... 13
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................................. 14
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................................... 14
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................................. 14
Using the Remote Control to Complete Initial Setup .................................................................... 14
Complete the Initial Setup .............................................................................................................. 15
Set the Menu Language .................................................................................................................... 15
Set the TV Location Mode ................................................................................................................. 15
Complete Channel Setup .................................................................................................................. 15
What To Expect ............................................................................................................................... 16
Watching TV- Analog Channels ......................................................................................................... 16
Watching TV – Digital Channels ......................................................................................................... 16
Changing Channels ........................................................................................................................... 16
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order).................................................................................. 17
Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV ............................................................................................. 18
Side Input Jacks ............................................................................................................................... 18
Side Panel Buttons............................................................................................................................ 18
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 3 I Using TV Features
Channel Banner............................................................................................................................... 20
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................................... 20
V-Chip – US and Canada .................................................................................................................. 20
Create Password .............................................................................................................................. 21
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .......................................................................................................... 21
V-Chip Rating Screen ........................................................................................................................ 21
US V-Chip TV Ratings ....................................................................................................................... 22
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................................................... 22
US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................................................................... 23
Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings ....................................................................................................... 23
Reset Downloadable Data ................................................................................................................. 23
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................................................................................................. 23
Block Channel ................................................................................................................................... 23
Block Buttons ................................................................................................................................... 24
Change Password............................................................................................................................. 24
Additional Features ......................................................................................................................... 24
Screen Formats................................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu
Using the Menu System .................................................................................................................. 25
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................... 25
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................................... 26
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 27
List & Labels Menu ......................................................................................................................... 29
Parental Control Menu .................................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 5 I Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .............................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 31
V-Chip Rating Explanations ............................................................................................................ 34
US V-Chip Rating System ................................................................................................................. 34
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ...........................................................................................34
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................................35
Television Specification .................................................................................................................. 35
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 36
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................... 39
Table of Contens 5
Replacing your remote
If you need to replace
your remote, call
1-800-257-7946. A
shipping and handling
fee, and the appropriate
sales tax, will be charged
upon ordering. Please
have your Visa or
MasterCard ready.
Graphics contained within this publication are presentation only.
REMOTE CONTROL
PART # RC2463001/01
2 AAA BATTERIES
POWER CORD
RC246
6Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
STAND CAP
1Connections and Setup
Before Initial Setup
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
•Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables.
•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions.
Safety Information
•Protect components from overheating.
•
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place the component in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
•If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t harm
other components.
Avoid Audio Interference
•Position cables properly; insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
•If you place components above the TV, route all cables down one side of the back of the TV instead of
straight down the middle.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables.
• Keep twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Avoid Direct Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting is directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.
CABLE MANAGE-
MENT STRAP
Removing the Table Stand
Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand
by following the instructions below.
Step 1
Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on a
table or other flat surface. Place the TV set face
down on the TV bag.
Step 3 Attach the stand cap to the TV cabinet. TV cabinet with stand cap attached.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7
Step 2
Remove the table stand from the TV cabinet. Use a
screwdriver to remove the four M4 ST-screws.
Mounting Your TV to the Wall
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of the mounting holes. For example,
100x100 refers to fact that the mounting measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically.
Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the TV to the wall.
Caution:
Your wall
mount must be able to
bear a minimum of five
times the TV’s net
weight to avoid causing
damage.
To mount your TV to the wall, purchase a VESA wall
Models L19HD41 Purchase a VESA 100 x100, Size M4 screw
8Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
Obtain the Signal
The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive
analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.
Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service
to obtain the signal.
What You Need
Antenna (Rabbit Ears) or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable
Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the
TV. You are ready to receive off-air local digital and analog channels.
Cable Service
Plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV. You are
ready to receive your cable channels.
Set-Top Box
If you have a set-top box, 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 in deciding what type of antenna to use in order to receive the local
digital channels available to you. Enter your location, and the program will list local analog and digital
stations available using your antenna.
•When you watch TV, the Channel Banner displays the type of channel currently viewed. A “D” at the bottom
of the screen denotes digital channels and an “A” denotes analog channels. For more information on
Channel Banners, see page 20.
COAXIAL CABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNA
OR
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.
Don’t forget:
If necessary, connect
antenna or cable to get
a picture. Go to page 8
for instructions.
Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good)
To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:
Example: DVD Player
1. Connect the yellow video cable to the (VID 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output
jack on the DVD player.
2. Connect the red and white audio cables to the (VID 2) right and left audio jacks on the side of the TV
and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player.
Composite Video Connection
This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack.
Connecting a Component with Component Video (Better)
To connect a component that has Y Pb Pr jacks, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:
Example: DVD Player
1. Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) Y Pb Pr
jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player.
2. Connect your red and white audio cables to the COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) right and left AUDIO
jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player.
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT2 (VID2)
10 Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLES ARE COLOR
CODED-YELLOW=VIDEO
RED=RIGHT AUDIO; WHITE=LEFT AUDIO
Red
Yellow
White
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