Akura APL2468-2FDU Instruction Manual

APL2468 2FDU

MSD306

Digital LCD TV

With DVBt “Freeview”, HDMI & PVR

Record via USB Memory stick or Hard driv e (not supplied).

Customer Help Line : 0845 293 7698

Website : www.ekey.co.uk

Contents

1. Safety Information 2

2. Safety Instructions 2

3. Digital Switch over 3

4. Accessories 4

5. User Controls 4

6. Remote Control 5

7. Connections 7

8. Menu Operation 9

First Time Installation

Tuning

Firmware upgrade

Cam Module

Recording

Picture menu

Sound Menu

Time Menu

Option Menu

Lock Menu

9. EPG (Electronic Programme Guide ). 18

10. Digital Radio 18

11. Teletext (Analog) 19

12. Teletext (Digital) 19

13. Media 20

PVR Record

PVR Playback

14. Wall Mounting 24

15. Trouble Shooting Guide 25

16. Specifications 26

Contact details 26

1. Safety Information

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Correct disposal of this Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) The crossed out “Wheelie bin” is intended to show that this appliance must not be placed with ordinary household waste at the end of its useful life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please keep separate from other household waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where you purchased the product, or their local government office for details of where and how you can take this item for environmentally safe re-cycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product must not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal

This appliance complies with European Safety and Electrical directives

2. Safety Instructions

CAUTION. PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS USER MANUAL AND MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE USE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in Electric shock or Fire hazard. The safeguards in this appliance will protect you if you observe the correct procedures for installation, servicing and operation. There are NO user parts inside. DO NOT REMOVE THE CASE OR OTHER COVERS OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES AND WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

2. Safety Instructions

Unpacking and Handling. Open the carton carefully and remove the polyfoam packing. Carefully lift

the TV and place onto a firm stable surface. Lift off the Poly bag and retain all packaging for future use. Keep all packaging away from small children and animals.

Placing TV. The TV should be placed on a firm table or shelf. If placing in a cabinet ensure there is

sufficient spacing for air flow..

Ventilation and Heat Sources. Do not place material over the ventilation slots, this will cause the TV to

overheat and fail. Do not place the TV in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators or fires.

Ventilation slots. Do not allow objects to be dropped inside the ventilation slot, this could cause a short

circuit and a possible fire. Do not allow chains to be dangled into the TV. A serious electrical shock my occur.

Candles and Open flames. Do not place lighted candles (“T” Lights) on the top or at the sides of the

TV, or any other naked flame near the TV cabinet.

Connections. When connecting the TV to external sources and the mains supply, do not place wires

that can be tripped over. Do not trap or place heavy objects on the mains lead or adaptor.

Class One. This apparatus is a “Class One” device and must only be connected to a mains supply with a protecting EARTH connection. Dis-connection Device. Where the MAINS plug or appliance connector is used as the Disconnection

device, the disconnect device shall remain operable and MUST be accessible at all times.

Moisture. Do not place the TV in wet or damp conditions, such as steamy kitchens, basements or other

damp places. Do not allow water or other fluids to enter the TV. Do not touch the Mains plug or adaptor with wet hands. Should moisture enter the TV, disconnect from the supply and call the customer help line.

Cleaning. Disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Use a soft dry cloth, for stubborn stains use a soft

moist cloth with a dilute mild detergent.. Do NOT use petrol based fluids or abrasive materials.

LCD Screen. Do not hit or cause impact to the LCD screen. The screen consists of many individual

pixels and is easily damaged. Bright or dark dots may occur and are not covered by warranty.

Lightning.

During a thunderstorm or when leaving the appliance for long periods such as holidays, disconnect the aerial input (if external aerial) and remove the mains plug, This is to prevent power surges damaging the apparatus

Headphone Use.

When using headphones do not use for long periods. Loud music can permanently damage your hearing.

3. Digital Switchover

DIGITAL SWITCH OVER AND YOUR TV.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENJOY WATCHING TV DURING AND FOLLOWING DIGITAL SWITCH OVER.

Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, television services will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. To continue using this digital TV during and following the digital switchover, you will need to “reset” your digital TV channels. Users of this digital TV must reset on at least 2 different occasions, normally 1 month apart when your switchover happens. Digital UK, the body leading the digital switchover, and broadcasters, will advise you when to reset your digital channels on each occasion.

If you do not reset your digital channels, you risk loosing some or all of your TV services during and following switchover. Please refer to this instruction manual to retune the Digital TV services.

Do NOT use “ADD” channels, you MUST “AUTO TUNE” and allow a com plete retune. (See page11)

For more information please contact the “Customer Help Line” (Page 25 or visit www.digitaluk.co.uk

4. Accessories

Please check the contents of the box before you continue. If any item is missing please contact your point of purchase.

User Manual

Remote Control

Mains lead

4 x M4 x15mm wall

mounting spacers

Base stand and 4 x

M4 x10mm

mounting screws

5. User Controls.

Top view

Mains Input

1. Power. : Turns TV On from standby. Also returns TV to standby.

2. Vol – : Reduces Volume level.

3. Vol + : Increases Volume level.

4. CH - : Reduces channel selection by 1 with each press.

5. CH + : Increases channel selection by 1 with each press.

6. Menu. : Selects the MENU function. If in a sub menu, will revert to previous level of menu.

7. Input. : Selects the different input sources.

8. POWER INPUT.: Mains supply input 100 – 240V AC 50/60 Hz

9. LED. : Displays TV status. In standby illuminates Red, when in use illuminates Green.

10. I R Lens. : Remote control receiver lens. Do not obstruct or cover.

6. Remote Control.

1. POWER. Switches TV to

Standby and Operation.

3. P MODE. Selects picture modes.

5. S MODE. Selects sound modes.

7. 0-9. Numeric buttons for direct

channel selection or track/chapter numbers.

9. EPG. Selects Electronic

Programme Guide..

11. UP. Navigation button

13. OK. Confirmation button.

15. LEFT. Navigation button.

17. CH-. Channel DOWN select.

19. CH+. Channel UP select.

21. SOURCE. Selects various input

modes.

23. SLEEP. Sets sleep timer, sets

from 10 minutes to 4 hrs

25. INDEX. Selects Text index.

27. SIZE. Changes Text size in

Analog text mode

29. TXT. Selects Teletext.

31. HOLD. HOLD freezes text

pages

33. RECORD. Press to record DTV

Programmes

35. PLAY/REPEAT. Plays or sets

Repeat points.

37. PREV. Selects previous track or

file

39. NEXT. Selects next track or file

41. STOP. Stops playback in PVR

mode. Cancels Repeat Mode

42. FAST FORWARD. Fast forward

playback in PVR mode

43. REWIND. Rewinds playback in

PVR mode

2. MUTE. Press to mute sound, press

again to restore sound.

4. INFO. Displays TV settings and

channel being viewed.

6. ASPECT. Selects different picture

size modes

8. NICAM. In Analog TV mode switches between Mono and Nicam. In DVBt

mode selects different soundtracks if transmitted.

10. RED. Red fast text mode button.

Red select button in PVR mode.

12. GREEN. Green fast text mode.

Green select button in PVR mode.

14. YELLOW. Yellow fast text mode.

Yellow select button in PVR mode.

16. BLUE. Blue fast text mode.

Blue select button in PVR mode.

18. RECALL. Recalls previous channel

viewed.

20. RIGHT. Navigation button.

22. DOWN. Navigation button.

24. VOL +. Volume up button.

26. VOL -. Volume down button

28. MENU. Enters Setup menus.

30. EXIT. Exits setup menus

32.SUBPAGE/SUBTITLE. Subpage

selects subpages in Text mode. Subtitle displays subtitles in Analog, and DVBt modes

34.. REVEAL. Reveals hidden answers

in Text quiz pages.

36. FAV / REPEAT.Fav displays

Favourite program listing.Repeat sets the repeat mode in PVR playback.

38. TV/RADIO. Selects TV or Radio in

DVBt mode.

40. T.SHIFT/PAUSE. Direct entry to

Media mode if Hard drive is connected.

Press to start Time Shift mode. PAUSE.

When playing back in PVR mode.

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6. Remote Control.

Battery Fitting and Disposal

1. Open the battery cover

2. Fit two “AAA” batteries. Ensure the battery polarities are correct i.e + to + and – to -.

3. Replace the battery cover

To prevent injury, do NOT break open or throw exhausted batteries in a fire.

Do not mix batteries, old and new, Carbon or Alkaline. Do not use re chargeable batteries. Remove batteries if not using the remote control for long periods to prevent leakage. If the batteries do leak, clean the compartment with soapy water and scrape any residue from the contacts. To NOT touch or ingest battery residue. Should you swallow chemicals leaked from a battery, please URGENTLY consult a medical adviser.

4. In the event that the remote control does not function, please check that the + VE end of the battery terminals are in contact with the connection spring. Some batteries have a smaller + VE terminal and may not reach the spring. You can stretch the spring slightly to ensure connection

Do Not place used batteries in domestic waste, consult your battery retailer or your local waste disposal company for advice.”.

7. Connections.

IMPORTANT. When making connections ensure the TV is disconnec ted from the MAINS supply input, and that the appliance being connected is also disconnecte d from the mains supply.

HEAD PHONES : Stereo output to headphones only. TUNER. : RF input from TV aerial or cable source.( 1 m/V @ 75 Ω) typical. USB. : PVR interface. AUDIO L/R. : Low level audio inputs used in conjunction with CVBS CVBS. : Low quality video input (1vPP 75 Ω). Y,Pb,Pr. : Interlace or Sequential Component Video Input, “typical use PS3 or X Box”. CI SLOT. : Place a CAM (Conditional Access Module) into this point to allow a “Pay per View” card. SCART 1. : Audio /Video input and output. (General quality). PC AUDIO. : Stereo audio input from PC (Used in conjunction with VGA input). VGA. : PC input (RGB). HDMI. : Input from HDMI source (High Definition). SCART 2. : Audio/Video input only. (General quality).

Headphones.

Plug in headphones. Set volume level for comfortable listening. Note :- Do NOT use headphones at high volume levels for prolonged periods.

Typical connections

CVBS

Input

Connect CVBS and Audio L/R (if

required). Use SOURCE button

to select AV

HDMI Input

Connect HDMI input.

Use SOURCE button to select

HDMI

7. Connections.

Antenna or cable

SCART 1 or 2.

Connect scart lead to TV and appliance.

Use SOURCE/INPUT button to select SCART1

or 2. In some circumstances the TV will automatically select scart when the appliance is used.

PC connections.

Connect VGA (15 pin) plug to TV and PC. Connect stereo audio lead.

Use SOURCE button to

select VGA.

Y,Pb,Pr

Connect Y,Pb,Pr leads and audio leads to TV and appliance. It is wise to use dedicated Y,Pb,Pr leads from your retailer.

Use SOURCE/INPUT button to

select Y,Pb,Pr.

Hard Drive or Memory Stick. Switch TV to standby and

insert either the USB Hard Drive or USB memory stick.

Use SOURCE/INPUT button to select “MEDIA”

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