Akura AVLCD37700HDS User's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AVLCD37700-HDS

32" LCD TV COLOUR TELEVISION

Contents

Safety Precautions .................................2

Features ...............................................4

Preparation .............................................5

Installation Of The TFT TV To

The Wall (optional) ...............................5

Brick Wall..............................................5

Composite walls .................................. 5

LCDTV ..................................................... 7

Remote Control Buttons ......................... 9

Before Switching On Your TV............... 1 0

Power Connection..............................10

ConnectionsTo TheAerialInputSocket . 10

How To Connect Other Devices .........10

Inserting Batteries In The Remote

Control Handset .................................10

Switching The TV ON/OFF ..................... 10

To switch the TV on:............................10

To switch the TV off: ............................10

Initial Settings ....................................... 11

InitialAPS (Automatic

Programming System) ....................... 11

Operating The TV.................................. 11

Operatingwiththe buttonsontheTVset .. 11

Operating With Remote Control ......... 11

Menu System ........................................ 12

Picture menu ......................................12

Sound menu .......................................13

Feature menu .....................................14

Install menu .......................................15

Program menu ...................................16

Source menu......................................17

Other Features...................................... 17

TVStatus.............................................17

Mute Indicator .....................................17

Freeze Picture.....................................17

Zoom Modes ......................................18

Teletext .................................................. 19

To Operate Teletext.............................19

To Select A Page Of Teletext ...............19

To Select Index Page..........................19

To SelectTeletextWithATVProgramme.19

To Select Double Height Text .............19

To Reveal “Concealed” Information ...19

To StopAutomatic Page Change........19

To SelectA Subcode Page .................19

To Exit Teletext ....................................20

To Display The Time ..........................20

Fastext................................................20

Connect Peripheral Equipment ............20

High Definition....................................20

Via The Scart ......................................20

ViaAerial Input ....................................20

Decoder..............................................21

TVAnd Video Recorder.......................21

Playback NTSC ..................................21

Copy Facility .......................................21

Search For And Store The Test

Signal Of The Video Recorder............21

Camera And Camcorder ....................21

To Connect to S-Video Input...............21

Connect The Decoder To The Video

Recorder.............................................21

Connecting Headphones...................21

Aerial Connection ................................. 2 2

Specifications .......................................24

Important Instruction ............................25

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SafetyPrecautions

Please read the following recommended
safetyprecautions carefully for yoursafety

1. Power Source

The set should be operated only from a 230­240V AC, 50 Hz. outlet. Ensure you select the

correctvoltage settingforyourconvenience.

2. Power Cord

Do not place the set,a piece of furniture,etc.
on the power cord(mains lead) or pinch the
cord.Handle the power cord by the plug.Do
not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and
never touch the power cord when your

hands are wet as this could cause a short
circuit or electric shock.Never make a knot in
the cord or tie it with other cord.The power
cord should be placed in such a way that
they are notlikely to be stepped on.

A damaged power cord can cause fire or
give you an electric shock. Whenit is dam­aged and need to be changed, it should be
done by qualified personel.

3. Moisture and Water

Do not use this equipment in a humid and
damp place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in
the kitchen, and near the washing machine).
Do not expose this equipment to rain or wa­ter, as this may be dangerous and do not

place objects filled with liquids,such as
flower vases on top of the set. Avoid from
dripping or splashing.

If any solidobject or liquid falls intothe cabinet,
unplugthe set and haveit checked by qualified

personnelbeforeoperating itanyfurther.

4. Cleaning

Before cleaning, disconnect the mains sup­ply. Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
Use a dry duster. For sticky stains, use a

damp cloth with a mild detergent.

5. Ventilation

The slots and openings on the back cover
are intended for ventilation and to ensure re­liable operation. To prevent overheating,

these openings must not be blocked or cov­ered in anyway.

6.Heat and Flames

In the case of a Thunderstorm, or when leav­ing the Tv for long periods, disconnect the
Aerial lead (if outdoor) and the mains supply
to prevent power surges damaging the Tv.

7. Lightning

In case of storm and lightning or when go­ing on holiday, disconnect the power cord

from the wall outlet.

8. Replacement Part

When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement

parts which are specified by the manufacturer
or have the same specifications as the origi­nal one. Unauthorised substitutions may re­sult infire, electrical shock,orother hazards.

9 . Servicing

Please refer all servicing to qualified per­sonnel. Do not remove the cover yourself as

this may result in an electric shock.

WARNING: When the device is not in use
for a long time, disconnect from power.

Instructions for waste disposal:

• Packaging and packaging aids are recy­clable and should principally be recycled.
Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must

be kept away from children.

Remote Control Batteries

When batteries are exhausted do not throw
in the domestic waste. Contact the local

waste authority.

Do NOT break open or throw on a fire, they
may cause injury or damage.

• Cold cathode fluoresant lamp in LCD PANEL
contains a small amount of mercury, please fol­lowlocal ordinates or regulations for disposal.

•The mains plug is used to disconnect the TV
from the mains and therefore it shall remain

readily operable.

Warning: To prevent injury, this device must

be securely attached to the floor/wall in ac­cordance with the installation instrutions.

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"The LCD panel is veryhigh technologyprod-

Surelyconnect

theground wire.

uct with about a million thin film transistors,
giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a
few non-active pixels may appear on the

screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the per­formance of your product."

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 ma-

terial 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 envi-

ronmentally safe re-cycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the pur-

chase contract. This product must not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal

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 tothepersons.

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.

Be sure to ground the connection properly.

Connect the ground terminal of TV with the ground terminal provided
at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord. If theprovided plug
does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement

of the obsolete outlet.

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Features

• Remote controlled colour television.

• 100 programmes from VHF, UHF bands or
cable channels can be preset.

• It can tune cable channels.

• Controlling the TV is very easy by its menu
driven system.

• It has 2 Scart sockets for external devices
(such as video, video games, audio set,

etc.)

• Stereo sound system (German+Nicam).

• Full function Teletext .

Fastext (1000Pages), TOP text.

• Headphone connection.

• Direct channel access.

•A.P.S. (Automatic ProgrammingSystem).

• All programmes can be named.

• Forward or backward automatic tuning.

• Sleeptimer.

• ChildLock.

• Automatic sound mute when no transmis­sion.

• NTSC Playback.

•AV inand S-VHS in are available.

• It has an HDMI connector for Digital Video
and Audio. This connection is also de­signed to accept High Definition signals.

•AVL (AutomaticVolume Limiting)

• When no valid signal is detected, after 5
minutes the TV switches itself automatically
to stand-by mode.

• StereoPCAudioInput

• PLL (FrequencySearch)

•3D Comb Filter

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Preparation

FIGURE 1

FOOTASSEMBLY

Install Display on solid horizontal surface such as a table or desk.
For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around the set. To prevent any fault

and unsafe situations, please do not place any objects on top of the set.
This apparatus can be used in tropical and/or moderate climates.

Installation Of The TFT TV To The Wall (optional)

1- To install the TFT TV on the wall, first of all, foot assembly should be removed. (Figure 1).

Unscrewthe 3 screws (M4 x 6) that attachthe foot assembly to the TFTpanel and remove the
foot assembly from the TFT panel.

2- Place the 4 Plastic stepped spacers "smaller diameter towards the TV" in the holes and
attach with (6 x 23mm) screws.

BrickWall

TFTPANEL

SCREWHOLES

1- Decide where you want to place the
Tv. Fix the stencil to the wall and level

using a spirit level or other tool.
2- Mark the mounting holes carefully,

and drill the holes with a small
masonary pilot drill.

3- Now drill the correct size holes for
the wall plugs.

4- Place the frame to the wall and fix with
8 4 x 30mm screws.

5- Place the Tv onto theframe and ensure it
isfixedfirmly.Note DoNOT walk away from

the TVuntil you are sureit is held firmly.

Composite walls

Because the support uprights in the composite wall will not be aligned with the holes in the
mounting frame, it is wise to seek professional help. Do NOT rely on Plastic wall plugs.

Akura do NOT accept responsibility for damage caused to person or property by poorly
fitted wall mountings.

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FRONTVIEW

LED

- VOLUME +

LCD TV

MENUP/CHVOLUME

MENUP/CHVOLUME

MENU

POWER
ON/OFF

SPEAKER

REARVIEW

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