Crown CTH517 User Guide

5” Black and White Television with
AM/FM Radio

Model CTH517

guidelines for use

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TV/RADIO SWITCH

TELESCOPIC ANTENNA

TV BAND/RADIO BAND SWITCH

TUNER CONTROL

HANDLE

SCREEN

TUNER/CHANNEL DISPLAY

VOLUME DIAL

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM

Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines on pages 5&6 carefully before using your Black and
White Television.

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BEFORE USE

Before use

• Keep this user guide, your guarantee and the
sales receipt for future reference.

• The Television is for domestic use only.

• Fully extend the telescopic antenna and adjust

for best reception.

Unpacking

• Remove all packaging materials and check
the Television carefully for damage before use.

• Keep all the packaging until you are sure that
the product is operating correctly.

AC adaptor power operation

1 Plug the AC adaptor into a AC230V-240V ~50Hz

wall outlet.

2 Plug the other end of the AC adaptor into the

DC input socket on the back of the TV.

Car adaptor power operation

1 Plug the DC adaptor into the cigarette lighter of

your car (12V, Centre Positive Connector).

2 Plug the other end of the DC adaptor into the

DC input socket on the back of the TV.
Note: Remove the DC adaptor from the cigarette
lighter when starting and switching off your
engine.

CAUTION:Use only the Ac adaptor supplied with the

product. To avoid possible hazard, Do NOT use
any other AC adaptor without consulting
qualified technical personnel!

Battery Operation

1 Remove the battery compartment cover by

pressing down on the 2 retaining clips.

2 Insert ten 1.5 volt batteries (C size, batteries not

included) so that the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks on the
batteries match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ marks inside the
unit.

3 Replace the battery cover making sure that the

cover clicks back into place.

CAUTION: To protect your System, always observe

the following precautions:

• Do not mix new batteries with old or used
batteries.

• Only use batteries of the same type and brand.

• If you do not intend using your System for a
long time, or you are operating from the mains
supply, remove the batteries.

• When your batteries have finished, you must
dispose of them in a safe manner which
complies with applicable laws.

Earphone Socket

(Earphones are not included)
1 Turn the Volume Control Dial on the System to

minimum level before using the earphones.

2 Insert the socket plug of your earphones into

the socket on the side of the System marked
MONO.
Note: if your earphone plug does not fit the
eaphone socket you may need to use an
adaptor.

3 Adjust the volume to suit.

CAUTION:You should not expose yourself to

continuous play at loud volume levels while
using your earphones. You may damage your
hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or stop using your System. If
symptoms persist, see your doctor.

Vertical hold

Contrast control

External Antenna
socket

Earphone
socket

DC input
socket

Brightness

control

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Television operation

1 Slide the TV/Radio switch to the TV position.
2 Slide the TV/Band switch to VHF-L: channel 2-4,

VHF-H Channel 5-12 or UHF-Channel 21-69.

3 Turn the Tuner control to select the desired

station.

4 Adjust the picture quality by using the

brightness and contrast controls on the back of
the unit. Use the Vertical hold dial if the picture
is unstable or moving.

5 Turn the volume volume dial to reach your

desired listening preference.

6 Switch off the TV by sliding the TV/Radio switch

to the off position

Note: An external antenna may be added using the

antenna pad (included).

Radio operation

1 Slide the TV/Radio switch to the Radio position.
2 Slide the TV/Band switch to either AM or FM.
3 Turn the Tuner control to select the desired

radio station.

4 Adjust the volume using the Volume dial.
5 Switch off the radio by sliding the TV/Radio

switch to the off position.

USING THE TELEVISION/RADIO SAFETY

WARNING

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER

THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO

CARRY OUT SERVICING OR REPAIRS WHICH

INVOLVE THE REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

AT THE BACK OF THIS UNIT.

This product was designed and manufactured to
meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some operational precautions that you
should be aware of:

• To prevent electrical shock, never remove the
outer cabinet. If the Television is damaged it
must be repaired by a qualified Service Centre.

• Do not attempt to operate the Television with a
damaged power cord or if it is not working
correctly in any way. Never adjust or modify
the Television yourself, always take it to an
authorised service centre.

• Position the power cord so that it does not
cause a hazard and is not near any sharp
surfaces.

• Do not use an extension lead.

• If the Television is not to be used for a long

period remove the plug from the mains socket
or remove the batteries.

• Do not insert objects or your fingers in the
slots or openings, as this may damage the
Television and cause an electrical shock.

• Do not place in or near water, or in damp
conditions.

• If water drops inside the air vent openings,
switch off the mains socket and remove the
Television plug, or remove the batteries
immediately and take to an authorised service

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SAFETY Cont... Maintenance

centre.

• Do not use accessories that have not been
specifically designed for this Television.

• Close supervision is necessary when the
Television is used near or by children or a
person suffering from any physical impairment.

• To avoid electrical shock, never touch the
Television, plug or batteries with wet hands.

• Do not place objects that could cause a fire
hazard on top of the Television such as candles.

• When transporting the Television always use
the original packaging.

• If you move the Television set to another
location, leave it to stand for at least an hour
to compensate for any temperature difference
and to allow the automatic degaussing circuit
to reset. If the temperature difference is too
high, condensation may occur and cause a
fault.

• Do not place anything on top of the Television
such as vases or potted plants.

• Do not use the Television set outdoors.

• Unplug the Television from the mains or

battery supply.

• Clean the cabinet with a soft damp cloth, do
not apply liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners
directly onto the Television.

TECHNICAL SPEC.

Power output 0.5W@10%THD
Power consumption 12 W Max (DC 12V in)
Speaker Impedance 8 OHM
Power source AC 230V ~ 50Hz via AC

Adaptor Supplied.

AC Adaptor 12V 850mA (Caution: Do

NOT use any other AC
adaptor without consulting
qualified technical
personnel)

Batteries 10 x 1.5V, Size "C" UM-2

(Not included)

DC input 12V input (Centre positive)
Receiving Channels VHF-1 2-4

VHF-3 5-12

UHF 21˜69
TV Sound I.F. - 6.0 MHz
Screen Size 5” B/W

Dimensions of Unit 185W x 225D x 190H mm

approx.

Weight TV 1.5Kg

AC Adaptor 0.47Kg

(approx.)
Radio Section
FM 88-108 MHz
AM (MW) 530 - 1600 KHz

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Donation Form

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