COBY electronic TF-TV3709 User Manual

TF-TV3709 TF-TV4209

LCD TV

A Wide Array of Screen Settings

You can choose different screen settings depending on the type of program you are watching or the surrounding conditions (the lighting or the outside weather conditions). You can switch between the Sport, Movie, Music and Normal options, or you can configure the screen settings yourself.

A Wide Array of Sound Settings

You can choose an optimal sound setting for the type of program you are watching. You can switch between the Music, Movie, News and Normal options, or you can configure the settings yourself.

Favorite Channel Memory

You can store your favorite channels in order of preference for easy channel selection.

Closed Caption

When you watch a closed-captioned TV broadcast, turn the caption option on to see the English transcript on the screen. This feature also works with video CDs or videotapes with captions.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING HIGH-VOLTAGE

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER ALL SERVICE QUERIES TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS RECEIVER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

REMOVE MAIN PLUG FROM WALL SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN REMOVING BACK CABINET FOR SERVICING;

SUB CHASSIS MAY BE DAMAGED IF ALLOWED TO BECOME UNSUPPORTED.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING -

NOTICE

If the same pattern is continuously displayed on the Monitor / TV for a long period of time, a residual image may be "burned in" to the screen. This apparatus should not be exposed to moisture and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

FCC Compliance Statements

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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Warning:

Any change or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.

Important Safety Instruction

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with a dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet. Consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15)The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16)The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Precaution

External Television Antenna Grounding

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If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to protect against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information about proper electrical 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.

Antenna Lead-in Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric Service Equipment

Antenna Discharge Unit

Grounding Conductors

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H)

(NEC Section 810-20)

(NEC Section 810-21)

An outdoor 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 outdoor antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them could be fatal.

Disposal of this unit may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eia.org.

For information regarding disposal and recycling in the state of California, please visit the eRecycle website at www.eRecycle.org.

Notice

The LCD panel used in this television contains millions of thin film transistors that have been manufactured using a high-technology process to deliver a crisp, clear, and detailed picture. Occasionally, a few of these transistors may become stuck or non-active; please note that this does not affect the performance of the television.

Precaution

The unit should not be placed in an enclosed installation such as a bookcase or limited-space rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

Do not use the unit near water, oil or inflammables.

Do not use a damaged plug and do not let the power cord touch a heat source.

Do not connect too many extension cords or plugs to an outlet.

Do not use the unit in direct sunlight and keep it away from

heaters, stoves, and other sources of heat.

During storm conditions (especially when there is lighting)

unplug your TV set from the main electrical outlet

and antenna.

Place the unit on a flat and stable surface.

Do not place anything (vase, etc) on top of the unit.

Do not attempt to service the unit.

Contact an authorized dealer or repair service.

If there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from the unit,

unplug it immediately and contact an authorized

dealer or repair service.

Precaution

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Do not use or store inflammable substances near the unit.

Place the antenna away from the electric wire, not to touch even though it falls down by wind.

Be sure to insert the plug tightly. Hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet.

Place the unit away from the wall for well ventilation.

Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

If an outside antenna is connected to the unit, do not let

the rain water get into the unit by bending or antenna

wire sealing.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a smooth cloth. Do not use industrial chemicals.

Do not touch the antenna wire and disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet during storms or lightening.

If the connector between the plug and the pin is dusty or dirty, clean it. Do not spray detergent directly on the unit.

Disconnect the plug from the outlet if it is not used for a

long period of time.

Table of Contents

Precaution ...................... 5

Unpacking your TV .................. 9

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control .... 9

Viewing the Control Panels (Front View) ...... 10

Viewing the Control Panels (Rear View) ...... 11

Remote Control ....................12

Connecting an Antenna .............. 13

Connecting a VCR ..................14

Connecting a DVD Player .............. 14

Connecting an HDMI Connection .......... 15

Connecting a DVI Connection ............ 15

Connecting a PC ..................16

TV/ External Input Settings ............ 16

Automatic Channel Settings ............ 17

Antenna Settings ..................18

Adding or Removing Channels .......... 18

Adding favorite channels .............. 19

Current Program Information ............ 20

Checking the strength of the digital signal .... 21

Menu Transparency Settings ............ 21

Power Saving Mode Settings ............ 21

Screen Mode Settings ................ 22

Screen Custom Mode Settings .......... 22

Screen Color Settings ................ 23

Unstable Screen .................. 23

Film Mode Settings .................. 24

Adjusting the Screen Size .............. 24

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Settings .......... 25

Adjusting the Sub-Screen Contents ........ 25

Switching the Main and Sub-Screen ........ 26

Adjusting the Sub-Screen Size .......... 26

Adjusting the Sub-Screen Position ........ 26

Adjusting the Sub-Screen Channel ........ 27

Capturing a Still screen................ 27

Sound Mode Settings ................ 28

Custom Sound Mode Settings ............ 28

Sound Balance Settings .............. 28

SRS TruSurround XT Mode Settings ........ 29

Digital Audio Output Settings ............ 29

Automatic Volume Control Settings ........ 30

Sound (Digital Broadcasting) Settings ...... 30

Sound (Analog Broadcasting) Settings ...... 30

Automatic Time Settings .............. 31

Manual Time Settings ................ 31

Time and Date Settings................ 32

Time Zone Settings .................. 32

TV Activation Time Settings ............ 33

TV Deactivation Time Settings............ 33

Auto TV Deactivation Time Settings ........ 33

Entering a PIN .................... 34

TVPG Rating...................... 35

MPAA Ratings .................... 36

Canadian English Ratings .............. 36

Canadian French Ratings .............. 36

Captions Settings .................. 37

Analog Mode...................... 37

Digital Mode ...................... 38

Digital Font Options .................. 38

Checking Items before Connecting to a PC .... 39

PC Settings ...................... 39

Troubleshooting Guide ................ 40

Specifications (TF-TV3709) ............ 42

Specifications (TF-TV4209) ............ 43

Unpacking your TV

Please make sure the following items are included with your TV set. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Accessories

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Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2)

Operating Instructions Power Cord

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you purchase the TV or when you find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly.

Push the “▽” mark at the back of the remote control and pull

forward slightly.

Insert two AAA 1.5V batteries ensuring the correct polarity

Close the lid.

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Handle the remote control with care; avoid dropping it, getting it wet, placing it direct sunlight, near a heater, or where the humidity is high .

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Remove the batteries to avoid damage from possible battery leakage whenever you anticipate that the remote control will not be used for an extended period.

Front View

Bottom Side

Viewing the Control Panels

1 2 3 4 5 6

MENU selection Input TV/AV selection Channel selection Volume adjustment Remote control sensor Power

Power Indicator Status

Indicator

Red

Green

Status

Stand-by

Power on

Viewing the Control Panels

Rear View

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Connection Cables

HDMI Connector

HDMI/DVI Connector

Digital Sound Connector

S-Video Connector

PC Cable

Optional : not included

Bottom Side

)

DVI/PC Sound Cable

Component Signal Cable

Sound Cable

AV Cable

Coaxial Cable

AC Power Input Terminal

Service Port

DVI Sound Input Terminal

HDMI/DVI Input Terminal PC Input Terminal

Optical Digital Sound Output Terminal

S-Video Input Terminal

PC Sound Input Terminal

External Terminals 1, 2

Component Sound Input Terminals 1, 2

Component Video Input Terminals 1, 2

AIR, CABLE Antenna Input Terminal

Remote Control

- Make sure there are no objects between the remote control and its sensor.

- Do not place the remote control near a heater or in damp place.

INPUT

Displays a menu of all available input sources.

Also used to confirm your choice in the on-screen menu.

S.MODE

Press to change to a preset sound mode

P.MODE

Press to change to a preset picture mode

MUTE

Press to temporarily switch the sound off

VOLUME

Press to increase or decrease the volume

GUIDE

Press to view the DTV program information

Press to display the main on-screen menu

E.SAVING

Press to save power

ASPECT

Press to adjust the screen size

Numeric Keypad

Press to change the channel directly using the numeric buttons

[-] Button

When selecting a digital broadcast channel, press the Main channel number sub channel number. Analog channels can be viewed when the sub channel is zero

PIP

Picture-in Picture ON/OFF

POSITION

Press this button to change the location of the Sub-Screen in PIP mode

SWAP

Press to switch the channels in the main screen and Sub-Screen or vice versa in PIP mode

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Remote Control Instructions

POWER

CH-LIST

Press to see the channel list

AIR/CABLE

Press to select AIR/CABLE channels

FAV

Watch your favorite channels

CHANNEL

Press to change channels

INFO

Check the current program information, screen status, multi-sound status and time

EXIT

Exit from a menu or the program guide to the main TV screen

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/ENTER

Press to select on-screen menu items and change menu values

SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval to automatically shut the TV down

MTS

Press to select your favorite language for digital broadcasting. You can select your favorite mode Mono/Stereo/SAP

STILL

Press to pause the current scene

CAPTION

Press to activate closed-captioning

SRS

Press to activate the 3-D surround sound system and 'live' sound as in a music concert hall

ADD/DEL

Press to add or delete a channel to/ from your channel list

PRE-CH

Press to view the previous channel

PIP INPUT

Press to display other sources connected to the TV in the Sub-Screen

CH-, CH

Press to change the channel in the Sub-Screen

Press to move

up in the menu

Press to move

down in the menu

right in the menu

Press to move

left in the menu

Press to select the

on-screen menu item

Press to return to

the previous menu

Connecting an Antenna

There are internal and external types of antennas.

Rear of the TV

Cable Television Network

Air

Connecting an Antenna

Use a coaxial cable to connect the rear panel of the TV's [AIR]

or [CABLE] terminals and the wall mount or external antenna.

When an Air signal is required, connect to the [AIR] terminal.

If a Cable signal is required, connect to the [CABLE] terminal. If both Air, Cable are available, then connect both [AIR] and [CABLE] terminals.

Connect the TV power cord when connecting everything else.

Avoid bending the copper tip at the center of the coaxial cable.

Viewing Air Channels

Caution

lIf the signal is too weak to be received by

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the TV, purchase an additional wavelength amplifier for better reception.

Setting up an UHF antenna will receive

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a digital broadcast signal.

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Some areas can receive digital broadcasts

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via cable companies, therefore check with your local cable operator.

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Turn on the TV and follow the steps in <Auto Memorizing>.

Currently all broadcast Air (

Digital

) channels have been memorized.

Change the channel you wish to watch!

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Selecting channels directly via the numeric keypad.

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To watch channel 4: Press ‘4’ ➔ Press OK.

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To change channels using the [CHANNEL] button.

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Change from Channel 4 to 11: Keep pressing

the [

CHANNEL

] button until you get to Channel 11.

Analog, Digital

) and Cable (

Analog,

Connecting a VCR

External devices may have different terminals for the same functions.

Rear of the TV

Useful Tips

If there is a terminal called [S-Video Output],

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connect the TV [S-Video Input] terminal to the VCR [S-video output] terminal. Connect the sound cable to the [Video2 / S-Video Input left / right] (white / red).

VIDEO1

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VCR

Sound Cable

Video Cable

S-Video Connector

Connecting the video / sound cables

Connect the antenna cable to the Antenna input of the rear panel of the VCR.

Use the video cable to connect the [AV1 video input] or [AV2 video input] (yellow)

terminal at the back of the TV to the [video Output] (Yellow) of the VCR.

Use the sound cable to connect the [AV1 sound input left / right] or [AV2

sound input left / right] (white/red) terminal at the back of the TV to the [sound output] (white/red) of the VCR.

Watching a VCR

Turn on the TV and press the [INPUT] button, then select <AV1> or <AV 2>.

If <external input> mode is not selected, check your video connection.

Turn on the VCR and press the play button.

Connecting a DVD Player

External devices may have different connecting terminals.

Rear of the TV

Useful Tips

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HDMI

Useful Tips

When connecting the [TV] and the [DVD]

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with the HDMI cable, press the [INPUT] button and select <HDMI>.

DVD

Audio Cable

Component Cable

Connecting to a DVD player

Use the component video cable to connect the [

or [COMPONENT 2 video input Y, Pb, Pr] (Green/Blue/Red) terminal at the back of the TV to the [Component output] on the DVD player.

Use the sound cable to connect the [COMPONENT1 sound input left/right] or

the [COMPONENT2 sound input left/right] (white/red) input terminal to the [sound output] (white/red) output terminal of the DVD player.

COMPONENT 1 video input

]

Viewing a DVD

Turn on the TV, press the [INPUT] button, then select <

or <

COMPONENT 2

Turn on the DVD player and press the play button on the DVD player.

(If <component> mode is not selected, check if the component connectors are connected.)

COMPONENT 1

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