Alba 40-68F User Manual

Full HD LCD TV with Freeview & USB Media Player

User Guide

Model No

40-68F

Important Guarantee Information

Congratulations on purchasing this television. We hope you have many years of trouble free

enjoyment from your purchase.

Your product is covered under the manufacturers guarantee for 12 months from date of

purchase.

In the event of a fault being diagnosed, please refer to the frequently asked questions/

troubleshooting section at the rear of this user guide.

If you are still unable to remedy the fault, try resetting the TV to factory settings, (details in this

user guide) or contact the helpline.

In the event that a fault is diagnosed, the helpline will arrange to collect the TV from your home

or work address, return it to our service centre, repair the item and then return it to you.

If we believe we cannot offer a permanent repair, we will replace the item.

Sky Media UK LTD – Helpline Information

Telephone UK 0871 2000 463, ROI 01443 3940

Web support: www.skymediauk.co.uk

The telephone opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm.

You must retain all packaging materials, in addition to your proof of purchase/receipt, as you will need

these in the event of warranty/service support.

This guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your statutory rights.

If you need to call the helpline, you will need the following information.

1) Model Ref
_____________________________________ (You can ¿ nd this on the rear of the TV)

2) Date of purchase
______________________________________ (You can ¿ nd this on your sales receipt)

3) Serial Number

_______________________________________ (You can ¿ nd this on the rear of the TV)

Example Only

Model Ref

Serial No.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

Warnings

• To reduce the risk of ¿ re, electric shock or

damage to the television, do not expose it to dust,
rain or moisture, or place any objects ¿ lled with
liquids on or near the television.

• Do not place the television in a con¿ ned space,

ensure that nothing can obstruct the ventilation
openings at the rear of the television.

To prevent the spread of ¿ re, keep
candles or other open À ames away
from this product at all times

• Dispose of this television and any components

including batteries in an environmentally friendly
manner. If in doubt, please contact your local
authority for details of recycling.

Safety

• For your safety, this appliance is ¿ tted with a

fused moulded 3 pin mains plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, ensure that any
replacement is of the same amperage and
approved with the BSI mark.

• The television should be connected to a

main socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

• Never try and replace the mains plug unless

you have adequate quali¿ cations and are
legally authorised to do so. In the event that a
replacement Mains cable is required, contact the
manufacturer for a suitable replacement.

• Never use the television if it is damaged in any

way.

• Always place the television on a À at level surface

avoiding anywhere which may be subject to
strong vibration.

• Ensure the television is not placed on top of the

power cable as the weight of the television may
damage the cable and cause a safety hazard.

• Never place mobile phones, speakers or any

other device which may cause magnetic or radio
interference with the television. If interference
is apparent, move the device causing the
interference away from the television.

• To disconnect the apparatus from the mains,

please use the all pole mains switch located on
the side, underside or rear of the TV. The switch
shall remain readily operable.

• Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, ¿ re or the like.

• Install the product at least 5cm from the wall for
ventilation.

Maintenance

• To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If
the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth
dipped in a soap and water solution or a mild
detergent solution.

• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt
from the LCD/LED Screen.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzene to
clean this unit.

• Before using a chemically treated
cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.

CAUTION: If water or other liquid enters the television
through the display panel surface or back cover a
malfunction may occur.

Packaging

• The safest way to transport your item is in
the original box/packaging - please save your
packaging for this.

• You will need original box/packaging in the event
of warranty/service repair or support. We are
unable to carry out warranty/service if you are
unable to package it correctly.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

Important Information - Regarding Use of
Video Games, Computers, Captions or Other
Fixed Image Displays

The extended use of ¿ xed image program material
can cause a permanent “shadow image” on the LCD
panel.
This background image is viewable on normal
programs in the form of a stationary ¿ xed image. This
type of irreversible LCD/LED panel deterioration can
be limited by observing the following steps:

1. Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a
minimum viewing level.

2. Do not display the ¿ xed image for extended
periods of time.

3. Turn the power off when not in actual use.
Examples of images that you need to watch out for

are as follows (this is not an exhaustive list):

• TV Channel Logos: e.g. Shopping channel logos
and pricing displays-especially if they are bright
and stationary. Moving or low-contrast graphics
are less likely to cause ageing of the screen.

• Time Displays

• Teletext: Do not view a stationary page for long
period of time

• TV/DVD Menus: e.g. Listings of DVD disk content

• Pause Mode: Do not leave the TV in pause mode
for long periods of time, e.g. When watching
DVDs or videos.

Important - Once ‘shadow image/screen burn’
occurs, it will never disappear and is not
repairable under warranty.

How do I dispose of this product?

UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Separate disposal facilities
exist. For your nearest facilities, please see www.
recycle-more.co.uk or in store for details.

ROI: Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Separate disposal
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.

Batteries

• Do not use different types of batteries together or
mix old and new batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally
friendly way.

• Certain regions may regulate the disposal of
batteries.

Please consult your local authority.

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Contents

Manufacturers Guarantee Information 3

Important Safety Instructions 4-5

What is included in the box 8

Attaching the stand 9

Detaching the stand and wall mounting 10

Getting Started - Initial Set Up 11

TV Buttons and Input Source Menu 12

Remote Control 13

Connections 14-15

TV Menu Operation 16-21

Channel Menu 16
Picture Menu 17
Sound Menu 18
Time Menu 19
Feature Menu 20
Setup Menu 21

PC Operation 23-24

7 Day TV Guide 25

USB Mode / Media Player 26

General Information 27-31

Using your TV with a Sky digital set top box 27
Frequently Asked Questions 28-29
Technical Speci¿ cations 30
Index 31

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What Is Included In The Box

Accessories
Included with this TV are the following accessories:

1 x User Guide

User Guide

1 x Remote Control

1 x Quick Start Guide 2 x AAA Batteries

1 x RF Cable

1 x TV

1 x Stand Installation Pack

8 x ST (4x16)

4 x M (4x12)

Please save your packaging as you will need this in the event of warranty/service repair or support. We are
unable to carry out warranty/service if you are unable to package it correctly. The safest way to package your
item in the event of warranty/service repair is in it’s original box/packaging.

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Attaching The Stand

To complete the stand installation you will require a Phillips screw driver.

The Stand Installation pack comes with two sets
of screws.

¿ g 1) Attach the stand neck to the rear of
the TV set.

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¿ g 2) Secure the neck to the TV using the

(A) 2 x ST(4x16) and (B) 4 x M(4x12) screws
provided

M (4x12)ST (4x16)

¿ g 3) Attach the neck to the stand base.

¿ g 4) Secure the base to the neck using the

6 x ST(4x16) screws provided.

2 x A

2 x A
ST (4x16)

ST (4x16)

2

11 /2

3

4 x B

4 x B
M (4x12)

M (4x12)

B

B

A

B

A

6 x ST(4x16)

B

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Detaching The Stand And Wall Mounting

Detaching the Stand

To detach the stand please remove the 6 screws
highlighted then remove the stand neck and base
from the rear of the TV set.

Wall Mounting the TV

IMPORTANT - Before drilling any holes in the wall ensure
you are not drilling where there could be any electric wires,

water or gas pipes.

For optimum viewing, if wall mounting the TV higher
than eye level, the TV should be tilted downwards so
that the TV’s screen is ‘face on’. See ¿ g 1 and 2

IMPORTANT – If wall mounting this TV, only use the
screws already provided in the wall mounting holes.
Using other screws which are longer could cause
irreparable damage to internal parts.

1) Remove the four screws highlighted below.

2) The wall mount can now be easily attached to the

mounting holes on the rear of the TV. These holes
are indicated in the picture below.

TV

¿ g 1

INCORRECT

Viewing angle

TV

CORRECT

¿ g 2

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Viewing angle

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Getting Started - Intial Set Up

1) Using the RF cable supplied, connect the TV to the
TV Aerial wall socket (Fig A)

Connect the power cable to the Electrical outlet
(Fig B)

2) Switch on the television using the power on/off
switch located on the side of the TV.

3) Insert the batteries supplied into the Remote
control and press the Standby button to power on the
TV

4) You will now be welcomed with the initial set-up
screen. If it does not appear, on the remote control,
please press [MENU] then 8-8-8-8 and the menu will
appear. Press OK on the remote control and tuning
will start.

5) After tuning the following screen will appear.
If you are missing channels, the reason for this is

likely to be signal strength, you should consider
connecting signal booster and re-tuning the TV.

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Fig B

Fig A

2

Power on/off

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Important

As part of our ongoing development to reduce power
consumption, we have added an extra function to this
Television called ‘Ecohome’ (you will see this during
the ¿ rst time installation set up). Power consumption
using the Ecohome function is approximately 15%
lower than some other modes. The picture brightness
is reduced using the Ecohome function. If this
function is not suitable for your viewing environment,
you can select other modes as necessary.
(Please note, ‘Demo’ mode is for optimum default
picture settings, however, power consumption is
approximately 15% higher than ‘Ecohome’ mode)

Please refer to the user guide section ‘Picture
settings’ in order to change the mode to one that
maybe more suitable for your environment. There is
also a shortcut button on the remote control called
‘P-Mode’ should you wish to change to another mode.

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TV Buttons & Source Menu

1
2

3
4

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6

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1. Volume up and menu right

2. Volume down and menu left

3. Programme/Channel up and menu up

4. Programme/Channel down and menu down

Choosing Mode Input/Source

To switch between the different input/connections.
A) Using the buttons on the remote control:

1) Press [SOURCE/ AV] - The source menu will
appear

2) Press [\/] or [/\] to select the input you require.

3) Press [OK]
B) Using the buttons on the Television:

1) Press [SOURCE]

2) Scroll up / down using CH+/ CH- buttons to the
input/source you require

3) Press Vol+ to change input/source to the one
selected.

5. Displays Menu/OSD

6. Displays the input source menu

7. Standby Power On/Off

DVD source is only available on models with DVD
Player

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Remote Control

Viewing remote control - TV

1. STANDBY

2. MUTE

3. DTV

4. RADIO

5. DVD

6. USB

7. NUMBER BUTTONS

8. TV GUIDE

9. - To return to the previous channel viewed

10. P.MODE - Scrolls through picture mode options

11. VOL

12. CH

13. S.MODE - Scrolls through sound mode options

14. FAV - To display favourites menu

15. MENU

16. EXIT

17. - Allows you to navigate the
on-screen menus and adjust the system settings
to your preference

18. SOURCE/AV

19. INFO - Press once for now/next channel
information
Press twice for programme information about
current programme

20. ASPECT

21. SLEEP

22. SUBTITLE

23. AUDIO

24. TEXT

25. TEXT HOLD

26. DISPLAY

27. TEXT/DVD ZOOM -

DVD Zoom
TEXT

28. DVD Menu

- To restart the current chapter

- To advance forward to the next chapter

- To stop the playback/Eject Disc

- To play in fast rewind mode

- To play in fast forward mode

- To play/pause

29. REC LIST

30. GOTO

31. A-B

32. REPEAT

33. ANGLE

3D - Change to 3D mode

For Models with Integrated DVD players
For Models with PVR Function
For Models with USB Playback
For Models with 3D Feature

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Connections

USB USB port

1

HDMI 1 HDMI input

2

HDMI 2 HDMI input

3

HDMI 3 HDMI input

4

VGA(PC) VGA-PC input

5

VGA(PC) Audio In 3.5mm PC audio input

6

CI CARD IN Common Interface module

7

SCART SCART input

8

COAX Audio Out Digital Coax output

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Video Video Input

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R/L Audio in Component Audio input

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COMPONENT (HD) Component input (YPbPr)

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RF IN RF / TV Aerial Input

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EARPHONE Earphone Socket

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Connecting a DVD Player/Recorder, Video Recorder or Cable/Satellite Box

TVs Input/Source should be set to SCART

RF IN

DVD or V CR

TV Aerial

Wall Socket

SCART

OUT

RF

RF

IN

OUT

SCART

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Connections

Connecting a Camcorder, Camera or Games Console

Source should be set to Video

Camera or

Camcorder

Connecting a High De¿ nition (HD) Device
Option 1 - via HDMI to HDMI cable

A HDMI cable can output both video and audio and
enables you to enjoy digital-quality video and audio
with minimal loss of quality.

Yello w

White

Red

Video

Audio
In L/R

TVs Input/Source should be set to HDMI.

HDMI OUT

Connecting a High De¿ nition (HD) Device
Option 2 - via Component cable

If you are supplied with a cable from the device which
has RED, GREEN, BLUE, RED & WHITE connectors
you must connect via Component (for picture) and by
phono cable (for sound).

TV Source should be set to Component.

Red

Green

Component (HD)

Blue

HDMI

Audio L/R

Red

White

Component

Audio
In L/R

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Channel Menu

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

Auto Tuning
Allows you to retune the television for all digital
channels, digital radio stations and analogue
channels.

Freeview Manual Tuning

Allows you to manually tune your digital signal

Analogue Manual Tuning

Allows you to manually tune your analogue signal

Programme Edit

Allows you to delete, skip and add favourite channels.

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll buttons. To con¿ rm
any settings press [OK] button.

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

Tip: If you do not press any buttons for 10 seconds,
the menu will automatically exit. You can change the
length of time before the menu exits automatically ­see ‘Menu Duration’ section.

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Picture Menu

Picture Mode

• Standard - Default settings

• Dynamic - Recommended settings for fast
moving pictures

• Mild - Set to be lighter in colour and less
bright

• Personal - Lets you manually alter all the
settings

• Ecohome - Power saving mode which reduces
the energy used by up to 25% (by reducing the
power to the LED/LCD panel).in Ecohome mode,
the TV will switch itself to Standby mode after 4-5
hours in the event that the TV buttons or remote
control buttons are not pressed (see the time
menu to de-activate this function).

AV

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll buttons. To con¿ rm
any settings press [OK] button.

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

Contrast

Switch the balance between black and white

Brightness

Increase or decrease the brightness of the picture
Colour

Increases the colour from black and white

Tint

Lets you increase or decrease the level of tint within
the picture

Sharpness

Increase or decrease the sharpness of the picture

Colour Temperature

• Normal - Default settings

• Warm - Increases red within the picture

• Cool - Increases blue within the picture

Noise Reduction

• Off - Turns noise reduction off

• Low - Minor system adjustment

• Middle - Medium system adjustments

• High - Maximum system adjustments

• Default - Default settings

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Sound Menu

AV

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

Sound Mode

• Standard - Default settings

• Music - Emphasises music over voices

• Movie - Provides live and full sound for movies

• Personal - Selects your personal sound settings

• Sports - Emphasises sound for sports

Treble

To adjust the amount of high frequency within the
sound

Bass

To adjust the amount of low frequency within the
sound

Balance

To switch the sound between the left and right
speakers

Auto Volume Level (AVL)

When ‘on’ is selected, the volume will stay at a
constant level regardless of input/source

Digital Output

• Off - Off

• Auto - Selects the best settings automatically

• PCM - Select this option if you are connecting
to a Stereo Hi-¿ via coax cable (Pulse-code
modulation (PCM) is a digital representation of an
analogue signal)

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll buttons. To con¿ rm
any settings press [OK] button.

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

Tip: Treble and bass levels can only be adjusted
when the sound mode ‘Personal’ is selected.

AD Volume

This allows the user to increase and decrease the AD
(Audio Description) volume level.

(Audio Description is a service available on certain
programmes. It provides a description of what is
happening during the selected programme for a
person who is visually impaired)

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Time Menu

AV

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

Clock

Shows the date and time

Off Time

Allows you to set a speci¿ c time for your TV to turn off

On Time

Allows you to set a speci¿ c time for your TV to turn
on, the channel it will then display, the source it will
be on and also the volume. This function can then be
toggled to repeat every day or a certain day.

Time Zone

Change your current time zone

Sleep Timer

Lets you set the sleep timer so the television
automatically switches off after a set amount of time.
Off -> 10min -> 20min -> 30min -> 60min -> 90min ->
120min -> 180min -> 240min

Auto standby

Switches the TV to standby when not receiving a
signal. Toggle the Function on and off.

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll
any settings press [OK] button.

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

buttons. To con¿ rm

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Feature

Schedule List

Lists your programme reminders

CI Information

Pay per view services require a “smartcard” to be
inserted into the TV.
If you subscribe to a pay per view service the provider
will issue you with a ‘CAM’ and a “smartcard”.
The CAM can then be inserted into the COMMON
INTERFACE PORT (CI Card In).

AV

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll buttons. To con¿ rm
any settings press [OK] button.

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

System Lock

Allows you to lock or unlock the menu. You will be
asked to enter a 4 digit password use the
quit the password input. Use the button to clear.
Default password is 0000

button to

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Setup

Menu language

Allows you to change the language of the menu

Aspect Ratio

Within the UK the picture format varies depending
on the channel/broadcast. There are a number of
different options to best meet your needs

• Auto - Automatically displays the best picture
format. So the picture is in the correct position.
May have black lines At the top/bottom and/or
sides.

• Original - Will display the picture from the
broadcaster without any change

4:3

16:9

• 4:3 - Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size.
Side bars are shown to ¿ ll the 16:9 screen

• 16:9 - Fills the screen with a regular 16:9 signal
and 4:3 will stretch to ¿ ll the screen

• 14:9 - Displays the 14:9 picture in the correct
proportion. As a result side bars are shown on the
screen

• Zoom - The picture is the correct proportion but
zoomed in to ¿ ll the screen

Blue Screen

Changes the background when there is no input
between clear and a blue background (Only available
on some sources)

Menu Duration

Lets you adjust the amount of time the On Screen
Menu stays on the screen before disappearing

Reset to default

• Reset Menu System - This resets the menus to
factory settings.

• Reset TV Channels - This clears all the TV
channels from the television.

14:9

Zoom

Software Update (USB)

From time to time we may release new ¿ rmware to
improve the operation of the television (available
to download). This menu lets you install the new
software/¿ rmware onto the television. Further details
of how to do this will be issued with the ¿ rmware.
Contact the helpline or refer to the ‘product support’
section of the website.

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Using The Television As A Computer Monitor

How to set up for Windows XP & Windows Vista (connecting via VGA cable to the TV)

IMPORTANT – Before connecting the computer to the television you must ensure the computer settings are correct
for the television. You MUST do this using your old monitor.

1) Switch on your computer

2) When ¿ nished booting up right click your

mouse anywhere on the screen

4) Left click your mouse on Setting/Display Settings.
Ensure the screen resolution is set to what is shown
in the technical speci¿ cations section toward the rear
of this user guide. To correct the resolution to that of
the television move the slider.

3) Left click your mouse on Properties/Personalise

5) Left click your mouse on Advance/Advanced

Settings and left click on Monitor

6) Left click on the drop down for Screen refresh rate and select 60 Hertz, if you experience picture noise or
‘À ickering’, select 50 hertz or 70 hertz.

7) Click on Apply, then click Yes and the settings will be saved.

8) Now switch off your computer and connect

the television (as shown)

9) Switch on the TV, select the input/source
to VGA/PC and re-start your PC.

Connecting a Laptop

In addition to the above if you are connecting a laptop to the television you will also need to activate the VGA
connection on the laptop. This can vary based on the brand of laptop you have, on many brands/models, it is as
per below.

1) Connect the laptop to the television

2) On the Laptop push buttons

The screen will now switch to the television.

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PC Settings

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

AV

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the
remote control. To enter a menu press [OK]

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll
any settings press [OK] button.

buttons. To con¿ rm

If you wish to make changes to any of the default
settings, use the scroll buttons. To con¿ rm
any settings press [OK] button.

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

Tip: If the computer is left in-active for a period of
time, the television will switch into a ‘sleep’ state (the
screen will power off to save power). To switch back
on press the standby button.

Auto Adjust

Lets you automatically con¿ gure the television to be
used as a computer monitor

H Offset

Changes the horizontal position of the picture

V Offset

Changes the vertical position of the picture

To exit this menu at anytime, press [EXIT] button.

Size
Increase picture size

Phase

To adjust delay time of phase in order to reduce the
noise of picture

Position Reset

Changes back to the original settings

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7 Day TV Guide

TV Guide is available in Digital TV mode. It provides
information about forthcoming programmes (where
supported by the freeview channel). You can view
the start and end time of all programmes and on all
channels for the next 7 days and set reminders.

1) Press [TV GUIDE]. The following 7 Day TV Guide

will appear.

2) Navigate through the menu using

You can now:
Set a reminder by pressing GREEN
View a previous day by pressing YELLOW
View the next day by pressing BLUE

3) Press [EXIT] to exit the 7 day TV Guide.

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USB Mode / Media Player

USB mode offers playback of various different types
of content that you have saved on your USB Memory
Stick.

On switching to USB source the above menu screen
will appear. The content will be divided into Photo,
Music, Movie and Text based on ¿ le type.

1) You can navigate through the menus using the

scroll buttons. To con¿ rm the item you wish
to play/view press [OK] button.

2) Select the drive you require.

(If your drive only has 1 partition you will only see
1 item).

3) You can now access the item. Press OK to view.

4) While viewing you control the item using (Fig A)

or by pressing ( i ) and using and (OK)

1)

2)

3)

4)

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Fig A

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Using Your TV With a Sky Digital Set
Top Box

Option 1) Connecting your TV to your Sky box
(when both the TV and Sky Box are located in the same room)

Depending on your Sky Box & TV model, connect either by SCART or HDMI
cables (available separately)

If connecting by SCART, select the ‘Input source’ on the TV as SCART.
If connecting by HDMI, select the ‘Input source’ on the TV as HDMI (if the TV has

more than 1 HDMI port, ensure you select the input source to match the HDMI
numbered port on the rear of the TV)

SCART or HDMI

If you wish to use your Sky remote to operate the TV’s functions, you will need a
Sky remote control (Revision 9 or later) and you will need to programme a 4 digit
code into it. See bottom of this page.

Sky Box

Option 2) Connecting your TV to your Sky box (when your Sky box is located in a different room to the TV)

cable

Please note, if you are adding a ‘Magic Eye/TV Link’
to your system so that you can use your Sky remote
control to change the Sky channel in the room where

2nd TV in
another room

the 2nd TV is located, please refer to the instructions
included with the TV link/magic eye in order to
ensure the RF or RF2 output on your Sky box is
powered on. (The red LED light on the TV link/magic

SCART
or HDMI
cable

RF/COAX cable from
Sky Box to 2nd TV

Connect to the
Aerial/RF input
on the 2nd TV

eye will light up if the RF / RF2 output is correctly
set up) If you do not have the instructions that came
with the TV link/magic eye, instructions on how to do
it can be found on our web site.

Sky Box

Connect to RF
or RF2 output
on the Sky box

TV Link/Magic Eye
(optional)

1) To tune the TV to the Sky box, on the 2nd TV, select the ‘Analogue’ input source.

2) Select the channel that you wish to store the Sky box/channel on. (If you do not use channels 1-5 because you

no longer have analogue terrestrial channels after digital switchover, you may choose to select channel 1 to store
the Sky box/channel, if you still have and use analogue channels 1-5, you may for example decide that channel 6 is
the best option for you)

3) Press the corresponding number on the remote control to select the desired analogue channel chosen as per

point 2 above.

4) On the TV remote control, press Menu. Now navigate through the menus to select Manual Tuning or Analogue

Manual tuning (refer to the Tuning/Channel menu section of this user guide if necessary)

5) Manually tune in the channel (usually, the Sky box is at a frequency between 800Mhz and 850Mhz) once the

Sky box/channel is found, press ‘OK’ to store it.

If you wish to use your Sky remote to operate the TV’s functions, you will need a Sky remote control

(Revision 9 or later) and you will need to programme a 4 digit code into it. Please see below.

Using a Sky Remote or a Universal Remote to operate your TV - Sky Remote Control, If you wish to use your

Sky remote to operate the basic functions of your TV, you need to programme a 4 digit code into it. Please note.
you will need the latest Sky Revision 9 remote control as this is the only version that includes the latest software/
¿ rmware necessary to operate this model of TV. All codes can be found on our website. If you wish to upgrade/
replace your existing Sky remote control to the latest version, you can do so on our web site.

Universal Remote Control, If you wish to use a Universal remote control to operate your TV, please refer to the web
site for a full list of codes. (Please note we only have codes for One for All branded remote controls, if you have an
alternative brand of Universal remote, please refer to the manufacturer for the code.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

General I would like to have

louder sound by
connecting additional
speakers

General Why are some

options in the menu
unavailable and
greyed out

General Can I stop my TV

turning off after
4hrs?

Subject to the TV model and connections, it is possible to connect the TV
to an external ampli¿ er or surround sound (subject to connections/inputs on
the device) as follows:-

1) Connect a COAX cable* from the TV’s COAX output to your ampli¿ er/
surround systems COAX input

2) Connect a 3.5mm jack to L/R phono cable* from the TV’s headphone
socket (where ¿ tted) to your ampli¿ er/surround sound L/R input. Please
note sound to the TV’s speakers will be disabled.

3) On selected models, it maybe possible to connect a SCART input/
output* switch with an additional L/R Phono cable* to the TV’s SCART
socket and to the L/R Phono Input of your ampli¿ er/surround sound. Please
note due to copyright laws it is not possible to output video/sound from the
TV on certain sources, i.e. HDMi, DVD etc.
*cables and switches mentioned are available to purchase separately from
your retailer.

Some options are only available in certain sources, i.e. HDMI, PC/VGA.
They are unavailable in the other sources where they have no affect.

Yes

1) In the picture settings menu, de-select Eco-home

2) In the time settings menu, scroll down to Auto standby and select OFF

TV I have tuned in

Digital TV but I am
not receiving any or
all of the channels
and/or the channels I
receive are breaking
up

TV I have re-tuned my

television but when
I switch it off it is not
storing the channels

VCR/DVD
Recorder

I have connected
the TV to my VCR or
DVD Recorder via
SCART but it is not
recording

1) Check you are in an area that can receive Freeview. Visit
www.freeview.co.uk

2) Check you are using an aerial that is able to receive a good digital
signal. In most cases, you will need an outdoor digital hi-gain/wideband
aerial. In areas that have excellent Freeview coverage, you may be able to
use a loft type aerial but it is highly likely that you will also need to connect
a booster between the back of the TV and the TV aerial wall socket.
Unfortunately, to receive a good enough digital signal, it is not possible
to use a portable/indoor type aerial. This may change once the analogue
signal is switched off in 2012 and the Digital signal strength is increased.

Complete a ¿ rst time installation, please refer to the set-up menu section of
the manual of how to do this

In addition to connecting via SCART, you should connect the aerial cable
from the wall socket to your VCR/DVD Recorder and another aerial cable
from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the TV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Game
Consoles

Game
Consoles

USB
Mode

USB
Mode

I have connected
my PS3 to the TV
via HDMI, but I am
not receiving any
pictures or sound on
my TV

I have connected
my Xbox 360 to the
TV via Component
Cables (Red, Green
& Blue) but I am not
receiving any sound

I have inserted a
USB Memory Key,
but the TV does not
recognise it

Using a USB
portable hard drive

1) Ensure the TVs source is on HDMI

2) Check your settings on your PS3 are as per the PS3 instruction manual

Component cables only provide HD Pictures. For the sound you will need
to connect the Red & White audio cables on the Xbox to the Red & White
phono inputs on the rear of the TV. Please refer to the ‘Connections’ pages.

Ensure the USB Memory Key is formatted to type FAT32.

If you wish to use a portable hard drive larger than 32GB, please note that
it must be formatted to the FAT32 ¿ le system in order to operate on this TV.
Windows XP/Vista computers are only capable of formatting up to 32GB,
therefore, you will need a software programme/utility to format larger hard
drives. Please refer to the web site for more information.

System
Lock

Note:

Supplier may change TV software and on screen
graphics without warning

I have changed the
password on the
television and now
forgotten it

There is a master password of 4711, to gain access to the TV menu and
reset the normal password

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Technical Specification

Model 40/68F
Screen size (diagonal) 40” (101cm)
Resolution 1920 x 1080
PC RGB Yes
RF 75 ohm Antenna / PAL-SECAM
Video Inputs 1 x SCART, 1 x Composite Video/CVBS, 1 x Component (YPbPr - 1080p),

Sound Inputs 1 x 3.5mm jack for PC audio input, 1 x pair RCA Audio input shared for Video and YPbPr (component)
Sound Outputs 1 x Coax Audio output , 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Sound power,

watts (RMS)
Dimensions including stand (mm) 979W x 665H x 286D

Net weight 15 kgs
Energy Consumption Info
Voltage and power consumption 110-240v 50/60Hz

3 x HDMI (up to 1080p)

2 x 9W

120W/220W(Ecohome/Max)

EEI - C (Energy Rating)

(in standby less than 0.5w)

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Index

Attaching the stand 9
Aspect Ratio 21
Auto Con¿ guration of screen (PC) 23
Auto Tuning 16
Auto Volume Level 18
Balance 18
Bass 18
Blue Screen 21
Brightness 17
Clock 19
Colour 17
Colour Temperature 17
Common Interface 20
Connections 14-15
Contrast 17
Detaching the base/stand 10
Digital Output 18
First Time Installation 11
Frequently Asked Questions 28-29
Getting Started 11
Horizontal Position (PC) 24
Important installation instructions 10
Language 21

Manual Search 16
Noise Reduction 17
Phase (PC) 24
Picture Mode 17
Remote control 13
Reset to default 21
Sharpness 17
Sleep Timer 20
Sound Mode 18
Source Menu 12
System Lock 20
Technical Speci¿ cations 30
Treble 18
TV buttons 12
TV Guide 25
USB Mode / Media Player 26
Using the television as a computer monitor 23
Using your TV with a Sky digital set top box 27
Vertical Position (PC) 24
Wall mounting 10
What is included in the box 8

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