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20 feet

Longer side

Step Three

Take the base. Please align four holes of the base and four screwholes 

of the neck, insert the base to the neck, and then insert the 4 screws 

and tighten them.

RS01TM412H 

Pedestal 
Screws

Quantity

Part # 

6pcs

M4 x 12mm

RS01PWA414HT

Pedestal 
Screws

Quantity

Part # 

4pcs

M4 x 14mm

Longer side

The bottom view of the TV 
(Front cabinet faces down)

To connect a DVI device, via DVI port of PC or Device and HDMI

jack of TV:

1. Connect the HDMI1/DVI jack on the side of TV to the DVI port of 

    PC via HDMI-DVI cable.

2. Connect the L-AUDIO-R jack on the side of TV to the audio 

    output jack of computer with audio cable (dual-channel RCA jacks 

    to 3.5mm stereo jack or the L-AUDIO-R jack). 

• Used batteries should be recycled.

• Keep out of children’s reach.

• DO NOT use new and old batteries together.

• Change both the batteries at the same time.

• When not using the remote control for a long time, remove the 

   batteries from the unit.  

CAUTION:

Universal Remote Control Code List

For Universal Remote Control brands listed below, please use ac

companying codes and refer to your Universal Remote Control User 

Manual for basic Instruction for changing TV code to operate the TV 

model.

Codes for DIRECTV: 0178, 10178

Codes for Time Warner Cable: 0178, 10178

Codes for Cox Communications: 0178

Codes for Comcast: 10178

Codes for Dish Network: 627

Codes for Fios Verizon: 0205, 0057, 0493, 0775

Remote Control Reception Angle

Use your remote control within the distance and angle range shown 

below.

Remote Control Instructions

Power/Standby Indicator: Light up in red when the TV is in standby 

mode. Light out when the TV is on.

Remote Control Sensor: Remote control IR sensor, which receives 

infrared ray sent by remote control.

Keypad and Front Panel

Keypad Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the keypad buttons on 

your TV to operate many TV features.

Front Panel

About remote control working distance and angle, see the right side.

INPUT:  Displays the Source Select List. 

MENU:  Displays the TV Main Menu.

CH  : Scans up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, it acts 

like the up arrow on the remote control and can be used to select 

menu options.

CH  :  Scans down through the channel list. In the TV menu system, 

it acts like the down arrow on the remote control and can be used to 

select menu options.

VOL+: Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, it acts like the 

right arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu 

options.

VOL-: Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, it acts like the 

left arrow on the remote control and can be used to select menu 

options.

POWER (    ): Turns the TV on and off.   

Inserting Batteries in the Remote

•  Remove the cover of battery cabin on the back of the remote control 

    by lifting the cover.

•  Insert two AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are 

    aligned correctly.

•  Place the cover back.

• Are the polarities (+, -) correct?

• Are the batteries worn out?

• Is there an AC power failure?

• Is the power cord plugged in?

• Is there any interference or block near the remote control sensor?

If the remote control does not work, check these points:

Remote Control Sensor

Power/Standby Indicator
           

TV Jacks Explanation

The back of TV

Audio L

R

Audio L

R

Y

Pb

Pr

Video

HDMI

The output panel 

of  HDMI device

The output panel of 

other AV device

PC

Audio Out L

R

How to Obtain Various Kinds of Input 
Sources

After connection is done, press INPUT button on remote control or TV 

top panel to choose the input source you need. See page 7, Basic 

Operation of TV.

HEAD PHONE: Connect a 3.5mm headphone for 
personal audio.
USB: Connect your USB storage device to enjoy music/
photo files on your TV. (Also used for service purpose).
HDMI1/DVI, 2:  (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 
It provides an uncompressed digital connection that 
carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated
mini-plug cable.
COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr:  Connect a device that has 
component video jacks, such as a DVD player. To access 
device connected to the Y/Pb/Pr jack, press the INPUT 
button on your remote; then press the up/down arrow to 
select Component. Press the ENTER button at last to 
confirm. 
  • Y/Pb/Pr (Component Video): They provide good 
  picture quality because the video signal is separated into 
  three components. Use three video-grade or component
  video cables for the connection. When using Y/Pb/Pr, 
  make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the 
  AUDIO IN R/L jacks.
L-AUDIO-R, COMPOSITE: Connect an AV device that has composite 
video jacks, such as a VCR or a DVD player. To access device connected 
to these jacks, press the INPUT button on your remote; then press the 
up/down arrow to select AV.  Press the ENTER button at last to confirm.
  • AUDIO IN L:  Left audio channel connection. The left  audio 
connector is usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the 
left AUDIO INPUT.  
  • AUDIO IN R:  Right audio channel connection. The right audio 
connector is usually red. 
ANT/CABLE: Connect to receive the signal from your antenna or cable 
via coaxial cable. 
Digital Audio out: Connect a coaxial cable for digital audio output.

Connecting YPbPr Component device 
(Better Video Quality)

To connect a component device, such as a DVD player, follow these 

steps:

1.Connect the COMPONENT IN Y/Pb/Pr jack on the side of TV to the 

   video output jacks of device via video cable (green, blue and red).

2.Connect the L-AUDIO-R jacks on the side of TV to the audio 

   output jacks of device via audio cable. 

   Notice the left channel jack and plugs are white and the right channel 

   jack and plugs are red.

Component Video Connection

The picture below is an example of a connection using the component 

video jack.

Connecting HDMI device 
(Best Video Quality)

HDMI Connection

The picture below is an example of a connection using the HDMI video 

jack.

To connect a HDMI device, such as a DVD player, please Connect the 

HDMI1/DVI, 2 jack on the side of  TV to the output jacks of device via 

HDMI cable.

Audio

L

R

Audio

L

R

Video

Y

Pb

Pr

HDMI

The output panel of other device

The back of TV

HDMI IN 1/DVI, 2

COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr

    L-AUDIO-R

COMPOSITE

L-AUDIO-R

Side Panel Connections

Jacks

Cables

Further 
Information

Audio Cable

COMPONENT video cable

Video/Audio cable

See the below

Go to page 5

Go to page 5

HDMI cable

HDMI-DVI cable

Connecting AV Composite device 
(Good Video Quality)

To connect a composite AV device, such as a DVD player, follow these 

steps:

1.Connect the COMPOSITE jack on the side of TV to the video output 

   jacks of device via video cable (yellow).

2.Connect the L-AUDIO-R jacks on the side of TV to the audio 

   output jacks of device via audio cable. 

   Notice the left channel jack and plugs are white and the right 

   channel jack and plugs are red.

Composite Video Connection

The picture below is an example of a connection using the 
composite video jack.

The back of TV

Audio

L

R

Audio

L

R

Video

Y

Pb

Pr

HDMI

The output panel of other device

AC 

100-120V

60Hz

AC Power Cord
(Connect after all the other connections are done.) 

Antenna

Cable TV

Or

  WALL 
OUTLET

The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. Your TV 

LED42C45RQD has a back panel, which allows you to receive analog 

and/or digital television channels via ANT/CABLE jack.

Before connecting your TV, determine using an antenna or a cable 

service to obtain the signal. 

A. Antenna

Connect the antenna to TV via coaxial cable on ANT/CABLE jack 

of the back panel. You are ready to receive air local digital and

analog channels. 

B. Cable TV service

Connect the cable TV wall jack to TV via coaxial cable on 

ANT/CABLE jack of the back panel. You are ready to receive 

off-air local digital and analog channels.

C. Set-Top Box

If you use a set-top box, you may need to call your cable company 

or satellite service provider, which use a special connection, please 

refer to the user’s guide of set-top box.

TV Signal Connection

Cable Connections

Choose Your Connections

TV LED42C45RQD supports various connections to other 
devices (such as DVD, VCR, Set-top box, etc.). Please follow the 
table to choose the cables which adapt to your device.

Learning about Remote Control

.

Remote Control Buttons

MUTE (      ): Reduces the TV volume to its 

minimum level. 

Press again to restore the volume.

POWER (    ): Turns the TV on or off.

CH.LIST: Displays the channel list.

FAV.:  Adds the current channel to your 

favorite list, or erases the current channel from

your favorite list (if this channel is a favorite 

channel already). 

FAV.+ or FAV.- : Scans up or down through 

the current favorite channel list.

Numeric Buttons: Use these buttons to enter

numbers.

“   ”: To enter a digital channel with a sub-

channel, enter the main channel;  then, press 

this button to enter the sub-channel and press 

ENTER.

Recall (     ): Returns to the previous channel.

EPG: Shows Electronic Program Guide (see 

page 8).

I

NPUT: Accesses the available input channels 

(TV, AV, Component, HDMI 1/2, Media). Use 

the arrows to highlight options, and press 

ENTER to select.

Arrows (    /     /    /     ): Uses the four arrows 

to highlight different items in the TV menu or 

change the value. The up/down arrow can also

work as CH   /CH    button, and the left/right 

arrow can also work as VOL-/VOL+ button.

ENTER:  Enter and confirm button.

MENU:  Accesses the Main Menu, or return to 

the upper level of a sub-menu.

FREEZE: Freeze the current screen frame, 

press again to return to normal.

DISPLAY:  Displays the Channel Bar (see 

page 7).

EXIT:  Exits the current menu or function.

VOL+ or VOL-:  Increases or decreases the TV 

Initial Setup

Please select the TV installation mode, press 

the up/down arrow select the mode you 

need: Home, Retail. If you select Home 

mode, the next option is step three. If you 

select Retail mode, please refer the step four.

If it is the first time you turn on your TV, or you have done Clear 

Channel List option (see page 9), the initial setup menu appears 

automatically.  
Step One

Please select Menu Language, press the 

up/down arrow select the language you 

need. Available languages: English, Spanish 

and French.

To choose your TV tuner signal type, press the up/down arrow select 

the signal type: Air, Cable.

Note: please select TV signal type according to the antenna or cable 

closed circuit TV you use.

Please choose between Energy Saving and 

Dynamic mode. You can save more energy 

with Energy Saving.

What to notice:

1. The channel search access starts from the Analog TV channel 

    searching and ends at Digital TV channel searching.

2. The channels that have been found will be stored automatically.

3. You can press MENU button to skip analog/digital channel

    searching.

4. You can press ENTER/EXIT button to end the channel searching.

If you accomplish the initial setup, the TV will search channels 

automatically.

Initial Setup

Initial Setup Wizard will assist you in configuring

basic Settings

 

Press ENTER/RIGHT to go to next page

MOVE

SELECT

: Exit

Next

Basic Operations

Turning On and Off

Connect the AC cord to power the LED LCD TV. At this time the TV 

will enter standby mode and power indicator will turn red. Use Power 

button (    ) on the top panel of TV or on the remote control to turn on 

the TV. After switching off the TV for 5 seconds, you can turn on TV 

again.

Selecting Input Source

Press INPUT button on remote control to 

display Source Select list.

Use up/down arrows to highlight the source 

you need and press ENTER to confirm.

Media

DVD

Source Select

TV
AV

HDMI 1

Component

HDMI 2

Tuning To Analog Channels

An analog channel has a channel number beginning with “A”. Input the 

digital number with numeric buttons directly and press ENTER button 

to confirm. 

For example, to watch analog channel “A51”, press “5”, “1”, “ENTER” 

on remote control in sequence.

Tuning To Digital Channels

A digital channel has a channel number beginning with “D”. Input the 

main digital number with numeric buttons directly, then press “      ” 

button on remote control, and input the sub number at last. 

For example, to watch analog channel “D31-1”, press “3”, “1”, “      ”, 

“1”, “ENTER” on remote control in sequence.

Choosing TV Channel

Changing Channels Directly

You can use CH     button to increase channel number and CH     to 

decrease channel number. When no OSD (On Screen Display) is used, 

the up/down arrows can also work as CH    /CH     buttons.

Channel Bar

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the channel bar will 

appear on the top right corner of the screen. It displays the current 

channel’s information. The following list describes the items on the 

channel bar.

Mono

A2

480i

Air

Oct-31 23.14 Mon

MTV

ATV

English

KOCE-HD

D50

 

-

 

1

1080i

Oct-31 23:14 Mon

Air

DTV

volume.

CH   or CH   : Scans up or down through the current channel list. 

Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to 

continue changing channels.

PICTURE: Switches between the preset picture mode (see page 8).

SOUND: Switches between the preset sound mode (see page 8).

SLEEP:  Selects the sleep timer, after which the TV will shut off 

automatically.

ASPECT: Switches between the preset screen size mode (see page 8).

CC:  Selects the closed caption.

MTS:  Selects the multi-channel television sound.

EJECT (    ): Ejects or loads the disk from DVD module.

PLAY (    ): Plays the DVD disk.

PAUSE (    ): Pauses the DVD playing.

STOP (    ):  Stops the DVD playing.

PREV (    ):  Goes back to the previous chapter of DVD.

NEXT (    ): Skips to the next chapter of DVD.

FR (    ) or FF (    ): Fast review or fast forward.

DVD-M: Returns to DVD root menu.

ZOOM: Zooms the size of screen.

A-B: Sets the A-point to B-point repeating.

TITLE: Returns to DVD title menu.

SETUP: Displays the DVD-setup menu.

REPEAT: Selects the repeating mode.

SUB-T: Selects the DVD subtitle.

AUDIO: Selects the DVD audio language.

A2/D50-1

If the channel is analog, A is displayed. If it’s a 

digital channel, D is displayed. For example, in the 

pictures above, A2 is an analog channel, and 

D50-1 is a digital channel ( -1 is a sub-channel 

number).

MTV/KOCE-HD

Displays the channel label.

Mono/English

Displays whether the current channel is being 

broadcasted in stereo or mono. If the current 

channel is digital, this space will be SAP (Second 

Audio Program) language.

480i/1080i

Displays the signal resolution.

16:9/CC/TV-PG

Displays the screen aspect ratio, closed caption 

and TV rating level of the current program or 

channel. These are only available for digital 

channels.

Oct-31 23:14 Mon Displays current date and time.

Adjusting Volume 

Press the VOL+/VOL- button on the remote control to adjust the 

volume. If you want to switch sound off, press MUTE (      ). When OSD 

(On Screen Display) is not used, the arrows left/right can also work as 

VOL-/VOL+ buttons.

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