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RCA RLED2445A-D User Manual

RCA RLED2445A-D
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RCA RLED2445A-D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRCA
ModelRLED2445A-D
CategoryTV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

Important Information

Television Antenna Connection Protection

Ensures protection against voltage surges and static charges for antenna or cable systems.

Lightning Protection

Unplug TV and disconnect antenna during lightning storms for protection.

Power Lines

Avoid locating antenna near overhead light or power circuits.

Attaching or Removing the Stand and Wall Hang-Up

Identifying Front and Rear Panel

Front View

Identifies the indicator light and remote sensor on the front of the TV.

Rear View Mounting Pattern

Details the VESA mounting pattern and screw specifications for wall mounting.

Side Control Buttons

Rear View Connections

SPDIF

Digital audio output for surround sound receivers via coaxial connection.

TV Tuner Connection

Connection for antenna or digital cable using coaxial RF cable.

VGA Connection

Connects to a PC for video using VGA cable, includes stereo input.

Audio In Connection

3.5mm mini-jack input for audio from PC or DVI devices.

HDMI Connections

Connects devices with HDMI cable for digital audio and high-definition video.

YPbPr Connection

Component video connection for DVD players or set-top boxes, shares audio with Video.

Video Connection

Composite video connection for VCR or DVD player, shares audio with YPbPr.

USB Port

Used solely for software updates.

Earphone Jack

Connection for headphones to be attached to the TV.

Installing Batteries to the Remote Control

TV Remote Control Overview

Connection Suggestions

Digital Cable or Antenna Connection

Connects digital cable or antenna directly to the TV's coaxial port.

Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr

Connecting Wii with Composite

Connecting Cable or Satellite Boxes with HDMI

Connecting to PC with VGA and 3.5mm Minijack

Connecting Digital Audio Receiver with Coax SPDIF

Switching Sources

Ready to Watch Some TV?

Starting Up the HDTV

Steps to ensure power, connections, and correct source selection for initial TV use.

Antenna or Cable Connection Setup

Guides through initial setup for antenna or cable connections for channel scanning.

OSD (On Screen Display) Controls

Using the Remote Control for OSD

Explains how to use remote control buttons to navigate OSD menus.

Using TV Side Panel Buttons for OSD

Describes the function of side panel buttons for OSD navigation.

OSD Options Overview

Picture Settings

Adjusts picture settings like tint, contrast, and sharpness for all ports.

Sound Settings

Adjusts sound settings like SPDIF Type, treble, bass, and acoustic cinema.

Channel Settings

Manages tuner functions like channel scanning, editing, and signal type.

Parental Controls

Filters TV programs and movies based on ratings to block inappropriate content.

Setup Options

Configures miscellaneous options like OSD language, time setup, and synchronization.

Other Settings

Provides options for resetting the TV and setting background or power-off features.

Picture Settings

Picture Mode and Adjustments

Adjusts picture mode, brightness, contrast, color, tint, and sharpness.

Advanced Picture Settings

Screen Size Options

Changes video aspect ratio (Normal, Wide, Cinema, Zoom).

PC Picture Settings

Adjusts auto-adjust, horizontal/vertical position, clock, phase, and resets PC settings.

Color Temperature

Adjusts color temperature (warm, normal, cool) for the TV display.

Dynamic Contrast and Noise Reduction

Configures dynamic contrast, film mode, and noise reduction features.

Sound Settings

Sound Mode and Tone Adjustments

Adjusts sound mode, bass, treble, and balance for optimal audio output.

Parental Controls

Lock Parental Control

Enables parental control by setting a password (default is '0000').

V-Chip Content Blocking

Blocks TV programs based on US V-Chip movie and TV ratings.

Channel Settings

Channel List Management

Displays a list of all channels currently found by the TV tuner.

Favorite Channel List

Manages a list of user-selected favorite channels for quick access.

Channel Labeling and Favorite Status

Allows setting channel number, label, and favorite status.

Signal Type Selection

Switches between Air (antenna) and Cable signal types.

Auto Channel Search

Automatically scans for and tunes available channels.

Parental Control Features

Canada V-Chip Ratings

Blocks English and French TV shows in Canada based on ratings.

Block Unrated Shows

Blocks TV shows that do not have ratings supplied.

Downloadable Ratings

Enables downloading ratings from the channel for V-chip functionality.

Clear Downloadable Data

Clears previously downloaded ratings data.

Change Parental Password

Allows changing the parental control password.

Front Panel Lock

Locks TV buttons, except power, to prevent unauthorized use.

Source Lock

Locks different input sources to prevent unauthorized switching.

Setup Menu Options

Closed Captioning Setup

Provides subtitles for TV tuner and AV ports with various caption types.

Menu Language Selection

Adjusts the language of the on-screen menu (English, French, Spanish).

Clock Settings

Manages time zone, auto clock sync, setup time, day of week, and 24-hour mode.

OSD Timer Adjustment

Adjusts the idle duration the MENU stays on the screen.

Closed Caption Text Formatting

Adjusts CC size, font, opacity, color, and background for captions.

Other TV Settings

Blue Back Screen

Sets a blue background when there is no signal.

No Signal Power Off

Automatically turns off the TV after 10 minutes of no signal.

No Operations Power Off

Turns off the TV if no commands are given for 2 hours.

All Reset

Resets all menu options to their default values.

Audio Only Mode

Resets audio settings to their default values.

Closed Captioning Explained

Rating Explained

General Operation of Ratings

Explains how to filter programs using MPAA and USTV ratings.

USTV Rating Definitions

Defines USTV ratings (TV-Y, TV-Y7) for children's content suitability.

TV-G General Audience

Describes TV-G rating for general audience suitability.

TV-PG Parental Guidance

Describes TV-PG rating requiring parental guidance for content.

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

Describes TV-14 rating for caution with children under 14.

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

Describes TV-MA rating for mature audiences, unsuitable for under 17.

Aspect Ratio Explained

Full Aspect Ratio Mode

Stretches picture to widescreen (16:9), may distort 4:3 content.

Normal Aspect Ratio Mode

Preserves 4:3 aspect ratio with black bars on the sides.

Zoom Aspect Ratio Mode

Zooms into 4:3 content, cutting off sides and top/bottom.

Waterglass (Panorama) Aspect Ratio

Distorts sides of 4:3 content to fill screen, center remains proportional.

Shortcuts to Browsing Channels

Adding Channels to Favorite List

Instructions on how to add channels to the favorite list using the remote.

Deleting Channels from Favorite List

Instructions on how to remove channels from the favorite list.

Browsing with Favorite List

How to use the favorite list to quickly jump to desired channels.

How to Clean the TV

Cleaning Bezel and Remote Control

Guides on cleaning the TV bezel and remote control with microfiber cloth.

Cleaning the Screen

Instructions for cleaning the fragile LCD screen with microfiber cloth.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Specifications

Panel Specifications

Details aspect ratio, resolution, brightness, contrast, response time, viewing angle, and backlight life.

Video and Audio Functions

Lists video and audio functions like de-interlace, aspect ratio, sound modes, and speakers.

General Functions

Covers tuner type, channel scan, sleep timer, screen size, power, and video timing.

Tuner Functions

Details NTSC and ATSC tuner functions like sound modes and V-chip.

Input and Output Connections

Lists all available input and output ports for connecting devices.

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