COBY electronic TF-TV1901 User Manual

Instruction Manual
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
TF-TV1901
19” TFT LCD FLATSCREEN TELEVISION
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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to c onstitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presenc e of impor tant operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
To prevent re or sh ock hazard, do not expo se this devic e to rain or mo isture. Dan gerous high voltage is present ins ide the enclos ure. Do not op en the cabinet.
FCC Noti ce:
This equi pment has be en tested and found to com ply with th e limits for a C lass B digital device p ursuant wi th the FCC Rule s, Part 15. Th ese limits are designed to provide r easonable protect ion against harmful in terference in a resi dential in stallati on. This equi pment gene rates, uses, and can rad iate radio f requency e nergy, and if not installed a nd used in accordanc e with the instru ctions may c ause harm ful inter ference to radio com munication.
CAUTION :
To prevent electric shoc k, match wide blade of plu g to wide slot of outlet and f ully inser t.
NOTE:
Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the con nection s have been made.

PRECAUTIONS

For recycling or disposal information about this product, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number t hat is located on the bottom of the unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model N o. TF-TV1901
Serial N o.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future refer­ence.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer. Use of other attach­ments may be hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tri­pod, bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the prod­uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessor y recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indi­cated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only t into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product.
Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specied by the manufacturer.
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Ar ticle 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground­ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see gure).
Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line surges.
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience recep­tacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does not operate normally by fol­lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance —this indicates a need for service.
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Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service techni­cian has used replacement par ts specied by the manufacturer or have the same charac­teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service tech­nician to per form safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom­mended by the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat regis­ters, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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LOCATION OF CONTROL S ............................................................................................................ 8
Front View ................................................................................................................................8
Right Panel View ......................................................................................................................8
Rear Panel View ......................................................................................................................8
Remote Control ........................................................................................................................9
GET TING STARTED ........................................................................................................................ 10
Cable Connections ................................................................................................................10
Remote Control ...................................................................................................................... 11
Power Management ............................................................................................................... 11
TV FUNCTION
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Basic Operation .....................................................................................................................12
TV Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................... 12
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................12
Picture Setup .................................................................................................................13
Sound Setup ..................................................................................................................13
Channel Setup ...............................................................................................................14
Display Setup .................................................................................................................14
Parental Control Setup ..........................................................................................................15
TV Rating .......................................................................................................................16
Movie Rating ..................................................................................................................16
Blocked Program Notication ........................................................................................16
AV FUNCTION ............................................................................................................................... 17
Basic Operation .....................................................................................................................17
AV Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................17
Menu Navigation ............................................................................................................ 17
Image Position (Y-Cb/Pb-Cr/Pr Mode Only) ................................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 21
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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV/monitor. If any items are missing, contact your local dealer.
TF-TV1901
Remote Control
AV Cable
AC Power Cord
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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Front View

TFT LCD Display
Stereo Speakers
Remote Sensor
Power Indicator

Right Panel View

Volume Up Button
Volume Down Button
Channel Up Button
Channel Down Button
Menu Button
Mode/Enter Button
Power Button
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Rear Panel View

Power In Jack
Component Video Input Jacks
S-Video Input Jack
Composite Video Input Jacks
RCA Stereo Audio Input Jacks
Coaxial Antenna Input
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Remote Control

Power Turn the TV On/Off
MTS Set the TV AUDIO mode
Volume Up/Down Adjust the Volume level
Menu Access the Setup Menu
Picture Change the Picture preset mode (Normal, User, Soft, Bright)
Mute Turn the Volume On/Off
Numeric Keypad Enter numeric input data. Change the channel directly.
Return Return to a previously viewed channel
Display Show status information on-screen
Channel Up/Down Change the channel
Navigation Keypad Move the selection cursor. Press OK to conrm selections.
Mode Change the Video Input mode (Component, TV, Composite Video, S-Video)
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Cable Connections

Do not connect the power until the rst 3 connections have been made.
Connect T V RF sources to the coaxial TV antenna jack. TV RF sources may include: Over­the-Air receiving antennas or cable lines. You can use a 75 ohm coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna.
Connect Audio sources to the RCA Stereo Input jacks. Audio sources may include: DVD players, VCRs, or camcorders. Match the red and white ends of the RCA AV cable to the Red “L” and White “R” jacks on the rear panel of the TV.
Connect video sources to the Video Input jacks. Video sources may include: DVD palyers, VCRs, or camcorders.
Choose one of 3 connections:
Composite Video (standard quality). Match the yellow end of the RCA AV cable to the yellow Video jack on the rear panel of the TV .
S-Video (better quality). If the video source has an S­Video output jack, use an S-Video cable to connect i t to the S-Video input jack on the rear panel of the T V.
Component Video (best quality). Use the component video connection for high-denition video. If the video source has component video output jacks, use compo­nent video cables to connect them to the component video input jacks on the rear panel of the TV.
Insert one end of the AC power cord to the Power input jack on the rear panel of the T V and the other end to an AC 100 -240V wall outlet.
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GETTING STARTED

External Video Source
(DVD, VCR, Cable Box)
TV Antenna (Cable Line, Antenna)
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GETTING STARTED

Remote Control

Refer to the diagram. Remove the battery com­partment cover located on the rear of the remote control. Insert 2 x “AAA” batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/-) to the markings on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover.
To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/- 60 degrees.
Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 6 months under normal use. Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Do not mix old with new batteries, or dif ferent types of batteries.
Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be used for a long period of time.
The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical burn if mistreat­ed. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the batter y (~212ºF).
Keep batteries away from children.

Power Management

If the player will not be in use for a long period of time, set the Power Switch to the OFF position, remove the battery, and unplug the player.
2 x “AAA” 1.5V batteries
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TV FUNCTION

Basic Operation

Prepare the antenna and power connections (see the Getting Started section for details).
Press POWER to turn the TV on.
Press MODE to set the TV to “TV MODE”. You should see the antenna signal on-screen.
Press CH+/CH - to change the channel.

TV Setup Menu

The TV setup menu contains the following items: Picture, Sound, Channel, Display, and Parental Controls setup.
Press MENU. The Picture Setup menu will appear on-screen.
Use the Navigation keypad (Up or Down) to select another item.
Press OK to enter the selected item.

Menu Navigation

To navigate the TV menu:
Use the Navigation keypad (Up or Down) to select (highlight) a desired feature or option in the menu.
Press OK to conrm a selection to adjust.
For items with a control bar:
Select the item and press OK. An enlarged control bar will be displayed.
Use the Navigation keypad (Left or Right) to adjust.
Press MENU to return when you have completed the adjustment.
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Fine Tune
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Picture Setup

Item Description
Picture Mode Set the Picture Mode preset (Normal, User, Bright, Soft)
Brightness Set the brightness of the display screen.
Contrast Set the contrast of the display screen.
Color Set the color of the display screen.
Tint Set the tint of the display screen.
Sharpness Set the sharpness of the display screen.

Sound Setup

Item Description
Bass Set the amount of Bass in the audio mix.
Treble Set the amount of Treble in the audio mix.
Balance Set the left/right channel balance of the audio mix.
MTS Set the color of the display screen.
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Channel Setup

Item Description
Auto Searching Select to search and store all available broadcast channels.
Source Select antenna system (Air/Cable)
Channel Skip Select On/Of f to skip unwanted channels
Fine Tuning Select to ne-tune a channel
AFC Off Select AFC On/Off

Display Setup

Item Description
Language Select the OSD menu language
Transparency Adjust the menu transparency effect
Factory Reset Reset to the factory-default settings
Captions Select Caption mode (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4, OFF)
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Parental Control Setup

The Parental Control menu is password-protected. When the Parental Control menu is selected:
Press OK
Use the Numeric keypad to enter a 4-digit code (default password is: 1111) and press then press OK. If the password is correct, the menu below will appear.
Item Description
Parental Lock Set the Parental Lock function On or Off
Clear All Remove current Parental Lock restrictions
TV Rating Set TV rating restrictions
Movie Rating Set Movie rating restrictions
Change Password
Change the Parental Ctrl password. Enter a new password, and then enter the new password again to verify. DO NOT FORGET
THE PASSWORD; this password cannot be reset.
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TV Rating

TV broadcasts include a signal that classies the con­tents of the program. When the TV Rating control is set, TV broadcasts that have been cliassied with a higher rating will be blocked.
None: no restrictions (lowest rating)
TV-Y: All children
TV-Y7: For children aged 7 and above
TV-G: General Audience
TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested
TV-14: Not intended for ages under 14
TV-MA: For mature audiences only (highest rating).
TV Ratings can be further divided and restricted by the following sub-categories:
D: Suggestive dialogue
L: Indecent language
S: Sexual situations
V: Violence

Movie Rating

TV broadcasts include a signal that classies the con­tents of the program. When the Movie Rating control is set, movie broadcasts that have been cliassied with a higher rating will be blocked.
NA: no restrictions (lowest rating)
G: General Audience
PG: Parental Guidance suggested
PG-13: Not intended for ages under 13
R: Restricted
NC-17: Not intended for ages under 17
X: For adults only (highest rating).
Blocked Program Notication
When a locked program is detected, the TV will display the screen shown to the right.
You may release the lock by entering the 4- digit code.
TV FUNCTION
Image Is Blocked
Enter Password - - - ­Settings: MPAA : G USTV : TV-Y CE : E CF : E Received: USTV TV-PG
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AV FUNCTION

Basic Operation

Prepare the AV Input and power connections (see the Getting Started section for details).
Press POWER to turn the TV on.
Press MODE to set the TV to the mode that corresponds with the Video Input jack that is in use (i.e., Video, S-Video, or Component Video (Y-Cb/Pb- Cr/Pr). You should see the Video Input signal on-screen.

AV Setup Menu

The AV setup menu contains the following items: Picture, Sound, and Display.
When the Mode is set to VIDEO or S-VIDEO, the AV setup menu will also contain the item “Parental Controls”.
When the Mode is set to Y-Cb/Pb-Cr/Pr (COMPONENT VIDEO) the AV setup menu will contain the item “Image Position”.
Press MENU. The Picture Setup menu will appear on-screen.
Use the Navigation keypad (Up or Down) to select another item.
Press OK to enter the selected item.
Please refer to the T V FUNCTION section for more setup option details.

Menu Navigation

To navigate the AV Setup menu:
Use the Navigation keypad (Up or Down) to select (highlight) a desired feature or option in the menu.
Press OK to conrm a selection to adjust.
For items with a control bar:
Select the item and press OK. An enlarged control bar will be displayed.
Use the Navigation keypad (Left or Right) to adjust.
Press MENU to return when you have completed the adjustment.
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Image Position (Y-Cb/Pb-Cr/Pr Mode Only)

Item Description
Image Position
Adjust the horizontal and ver tical position of the image from +10 to -10
Please refer to the T V FUNCTION section for more setup option details.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a problem with this TV, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and rmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support.
There is no power to the device.
Ensure that the Power Switch is physically set to the ON position.
Ensure that the AC adapter cord is securely connected to the TV and the proper wall outlet.
Ensure that the main power has been switched on.
The device does not play.
Ensure that the T V and Movie rating levels does not exceed the TV’s.
Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the disc and leave the player on for 1-2 hours and then try again.
There is no picture.
Ensure that the AV switch is set to the correct mode (AV IN or AV OUT).
Ensure that the T V set has been powered on and is set to the correct AV mode.
Ensure that the connections between the player and the TV are secure and correct.
Check if the connection cables are damaged.
The picture is noisy or distorted.
Reset your TV’s color system.
If an antenna is in use, try repositioning it for better reception.
There is no sound or distorted sound.
Ensure that the T V and amplier have been turned on and properly set up.
Ensure that the T V and amplier connections are secure and correct.
Ensure that the MUTE function of the TV, Amplier, or Player is not engaged.
The remote control doesn’t work.
Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the player.
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the main unit.
Ensure that the batteries in the remote retain a charge and have been installed correctly.
Try replacing the remote’s batteries.
COBY Electronics Technical Support
56- 65 Rust Street Maspeth, NY 11378
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–11:00 PM EST
Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–11:00 PM EST
Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com
Phone: 800-681-2629 or 718-416-3197
Web: www.cobyusa.com
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The unit has malfunctioned.
Unplug the TV and let it rest for 30 minutes. Plug it back in, the restore function should reset the TV.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Display Type 19” TFT LCD
Display Resolution 1280 x 1024
Display Pixel Pitch 0.264mm
Display Contrast 500:1
Display Brightness 250 cd/m
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TV System NTSC-M
TV Tuning system FS with PLL
VHF-L: 55.25MHZ ~ 83.25 MHZ VHF-H: 175.25 MHZ ~ 211.25 MHZ UHF: 471.25 ~ 801.25 MHZ
Power Supply AC: 100-240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption Working: 35W (max)
Standby: ≤1.1W
Video Input Component Video
S-Video Composite Video
Audio Input RCA Stereo Audio
Operating Temperature 50ºF - 104ºF
Unit Dimensions 18.6” x 15.2” x 6.1” (WHD)
Weight 11.7lbs
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