Curtis LCD1905A User Manual

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Model: LCD1905A

USER S MANUAL

Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure the proper use of this product and

keep this manual for future reference

Contents

Safety and warnings...................................................................................... 2-4

Introduction................................................................................... ..............5

Installation.................................................................................................. 6-9

R

emote Control............................................................................ ..............10

Operation.....................................................................................................11-14

Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................... 15

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1.Read these safety instructions.

2.Keep these safety instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all safety instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators ,

stoves, or other apparatus (including

produce heat.

9.Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at power outlets, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, suchas thepower-supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture , does not operate n

or has been dropped.

13.Apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, should

be placed on the apparatus.

amplifiers)that

ormally,

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The symbol indicates that dangerous voltages
constituting a risk of electric shock are present
within this unit.

The symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.

WARNING:

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

High voltages are used in the operation of this television
receiver. Do not remove the cabinet back from your set.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose
the television receiver to rain or moisture.

Do not drop or push objects into the television cabinet
slots or openings. Never spill any kind of liquid on the
television receiver.

Do not block the ventilation holes in the back cover.
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of
electrical components.

Never stand on, lean on, or suddenly push the television or
its stand. You should pay special attention to children.
Serious injury may result if it falls.

Do not place your television on an unstable cart, stand,
shelf or table. Serious injury to an individual , and damage
to the television, may result if it falls.

When the television receiver is not used for an
extended period of time, it is advisable to disconnect
the AC power cord fromthe AC outlet.

Avoid exposing the television receiver to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat. Do not stand the television
receiver directly on other products which give off heat,
e.g. video cassette players and audio amplifiers. Do not
place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on
the television.

Do not trap the power supply cord under the television
receiver.

Dim:515*320mm(

If the television is to be built into a compartment or similar
enclosure, the minimum distances must be maintained. Heat
build-up can reduce the service life of your television, and
can also be dangerous.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

Thank you very much for purchasing this TV. To enjoy
your product from the very beginning, read this manual
carefully and keep it handy for easy reference.

INSTALLATION

Locate the TV in the room where light does not strike
the screen .

directly
Total darkness or a reflection on the picture screen can
cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended
for comfortable viewing.
Allow enough space between the TV and the wall to
permit ventilation.
Avoid extremely warm locations to prevent possible
damage to the cabinet or premature component failure.
This TV can be connected to AC 100-240 Volts. 50/60 Hz.
Never connect to a DC supply or any other power supply.
Do not cover the ventilation openings when using the TV.

CAUTION

Never tamper with any components inside the TV, or any
other adjustment controls not mentioned in this manual.
All LCD-TVs are high voltage instruments. When you
clean up dust or water drops on the LCD PANEL or
CABINET, the power cord should be pulled out from the
receptacle, then wipe the TV with a dry soft cloth. During
thunder and lighting, unplug the power cord and antenna
cord to prevent damage to your TV. All repairs to this TV
should only be performed by qualified TV service personnel.

Earthing connection--- The apparatus shall be connected
to MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection
MAINS plug or appliance coupler of the apparatus is used
as disconnect device, it should remains readily operable

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.

Shield cables must be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

Warning: Change or modifications to this unit not expressly
by the part responsible for compliance could void the user 's
authority to operate the Equipment.

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 will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

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Accessories

Main features

Used as Television, display terminal,PC display

High luminance,wide viewing angle

3BTSC

ATSC digital signals and NTSC analog signals TV.

4

Accessories

AC Power Cord.........................

Infrared Remote Control...........

User s Manual ........................

Battery(AAA).......................... 2

Main parameter

Viewing Picture Size(diagonal) 19inch

Resolution: 1440x900

Aspect Ratio: 16:10

TV System:

Video Signal System:

Receiving Channel:

Power consumption: 50W

Input Power Voltage:

Audio Output Power(THD 7%): 2x3W

Rear High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) Input x 1

Rear CVBS Input x 1

Rear S-Video Input x 1

YCb(Pb)Cr(Pr) Input x 1

Rear Coaxial SPDIF Output x 1

Analog RGB(VGA) Input x 1

Rear Audio Input x 2

Horizontal definition(TV line)

INTRODUCTION

1

1

1

ATSC Digital system and NTSC Analog system

NTSC/PAL/SECAM

Cable :1-135/ Air: 2-69(ATV&DTV)

AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz

Composite Video Input >=350

Video Input >=400

YCb(Pb)Cr(Pr) >=400

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INSTALLATION

Front panel

3

4

2

1

30 30

MUTE

POWER

NICAM

1

2 3

RECALL

4 5 6

7 8 9 0

TVMENU INPUT

1: Remote control sensor.

ENTER

DVBMENU

EXIT

SOUND

+

+

CH

VOL

PIC

_

_

2: Indicator LED: GREEN POWER ON.

SLEEP ASPECT

TEXTDISPLAYSOURCE

INFO FAV EPG

REVEAL

INDEX

HOLD LIST

SUBPAGE SIZE AUDIOSUBTITLE

3: (see next page).Control Panel

4: Power: Press this button to turn the unit

ON from STANDBYmode.
Press it again to turn the set back to
STANDBY.

5: when TV is in standby mode, press CH + or

CH button in TV control panel will power
on the TV.

RED STAND BY.

KEYBOARD

SOURCE

MENU

CH+

CH-

VOL+

VOL-

1 SOURCE

Display the input source menu.

2MENU

isplay main MENU.

D

3 CH+/CH-

In TV mode press CH+ or CH- to change
the channel up and down.
In MENU mode, press
items .
In standby mode, turn
on the TV.

4VOL+/VOL-

Adjust sound level.
In MENU mode,
adjust the item that you selected.

CH+ or CH- to select

press CH+ or CH- to

press VOL+ or VOL- to

REAR AV Connection

AV

L

Y

100-240V~ 50/60Hz

AC-INPUT

HDMI

VGAINPUT

VGA AUDIO

INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

R

All the terminals are(from left to right):
AC POWER SOCKET, HDMI input,VGA ,PC AUDIO input, AV, S-VIDEO,Rear Audio input,
YPbPr input, Coaxial SPDIF OUTPUT,ANTENNA SOCKET,
Note: 1.AV,S-VIDEO and YPbPr share the Rear Audio input channel.

2. When HDMI port get DVI signal,the PC Audio channel will change to receive the audio

from HDMI port.

Pr

YPbPr

INPUT

Pb

SPDIFOUTPUT

ANT

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PC

STEPS:

Be sure both the TV and computer are set to Power off.

1.Connect VGA and audio cable.

2.Connect the power cord.

3.Power on the TV, switch to VGAmode.

4.Power on the VGA.

This sequence is very important.

L

Y

100-240V~ 50/60Hz

AC-INPUT

HDMI

Power cord

PRESET MODE

VGAINPUT

VGAAUDIO

AV

INPUT

S-VIDEO

Pr

YPbPr

INPUT

AUDIO

R

INPUT

SPDIFOUTPUT

ANT

Pb

PC Audio

INSTALLATION

VGA cable

RESOLUTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

720*400

640*480

640*480

800*600

800*600

1024*768

1024*768

1024*768

1280*1024

1280*1024

V.Freq.(Hz) H.Freq.(KHz)

70

60

75

60

75

60

70

75

60

75

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31.47

31.47

37.50

37.88

46.88

48.36

56.48

60.02

63.98

80.00

ANTENNA

INSTALLATION

Note:
Aerial connections:IEC(female).
Input impendance:75 unbalanced.

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INSTALLATION

AV EQUIPMENT

This TV provides one group of AV ,one group of S-Video,one group of YPbPr for convenient connection
to VCR,DVD or other video equipment. Please refer to the owner s manual of the equipment to
be connected as well.

You can use the input terminals on TV set rear as follows.

VIDEO EQUIPMENT with YPbPr

G

G

R

B

Y

Pr

YPbPr

INPUT

Pb

SPDIFOUTPUT

Y

From Coaxial SPDIF
output

R

B

ANT

with SPDIF Input
terminal

Y

VIDEO RECORDER

terminal

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

Y

Yellow(video)

W

White(audio L)

R

Red(audio R or Pr)

B

Blue(Pb)

G

Green(Y)

100-240V~ 50/60Hz

AC-INPUT

HDMI cable not included

with S-video
terminal

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

W R

HDMI

To S-VIDEO
output

To audio

R

outputswith

W

To video

Y

output

Y W R

AV

S-VIDEO

L

INPUT

AUDIO

R

W R

VGAINPUT

VGA AUDIO

INPUT

To audio outputs

It can be connected to the following appliances: VCR, multi disc player, DVD, camcorder, video game

or stereo system, etc.....

YPbPr can support these video formats:480i,576i,480p,576p,720p,1080i,1080p,

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3

6

9 0

ENTER

S.M

P.M

ASPECT

FAV EPG

PAGE U P PAGE DO WN

EPG

MUTE

RECALL

SOURCE

TV DISPLAY

+

CH

_

HDMI

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

22

23

24

29

30

1

POWER

1

MENU

2

5

4

7

8

2

3

4

5

6

7

EXIT

+

VOL

_

MTS/SAP

8

9

10

20

21

25

26

27

28

SLEEP P.G CC

CH LIST

TV AV SVIDEO

YPbPr VGA

Insert Batteries Into the Remote Control

12

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Inserting the 2 AAA 1.5V batteries making sure the
polarity (+ or -) of the batteries matches the polarity
marks inside the unit.

3. Mount the battery cover.
Replace with new batteries when the TV set begins
to show the following symptoms:
Operation is unsteady or erratic. Sometimes the TV
set does not function with Remote Control Unit.

Remark:

1) Alkaline Battery Recommended.

2) Remove batteries when they are exhausted or if the
remote control is not to be used for long time.

3

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

1:

To set theTV standby or on.

NUMBER KEY

2: :

For direct access to program.

MENU

3:

To display TV menu or to return to the previous menu.

CURSOR

4:

To move withinthe menu.

EXIT

5:

Used to exit menu.

VOL+/-

6:

To adjust soundlevel.

.M

7: P

To switch picturemode.

MTS/SAP

8:

Switch the sound stereo, SAP and mono.

SLEEP

9:

Set time to turn off the TV.

P.G

10:

Setting the Parental Control level control.

MUTE

11:

To disable orenable the sound.

RECALL

12:

To access thepreviously viewed program.

SOURCE

13:

To display orexit TV input source menu.

ENTER

14:

Confirms selection.

TV DISPLAY

15:

Displays/removes the program Information

S.M

16:

To switch soundmode.

CH+/CH-

17:

To access thenext or previous Program.

ASPECT

18:

To change pictureaspect .

CC

19:

Enable or disable the CC function.

CH LIST:

20:

Usedtodisplaythechannellist

21: :

FAV

Used to access your favourite channels in digital TV mode.

22: :

EPG

Display all the information of DTV programs.

23.

HDMI:

Hot key directly go to HDMI source.

24:

SVIDEO:

Hot key directly go to SVIDEO source.

25:

TV:

Hot key directly go to TV source.

26:

AV:

Hot key directly go toAV source.

27:

YPbPr:

Hot key directly go to YPbPr source.

28:

VGA:

Hot key directly go to VGA source.

29:

PAGE DOWN/PAGE UP

In EPG mode, use this key to page up/down the EPG

information.

30. Reserved keys

COLOR KEYS:

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OPERATION

1. PICTURE MENU

The first item of the MENU is PICTURE MENU.
You can adjust picture effect here, such as contrast,
brightness, etc.
Press to select, press to adjust, press MENU
to exit.

Timer Setup

Audio

Picture

Picture mode

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp.

Select Adjust

Note:

If you want to adjust contrast, brightness, color,
and sharpness , the picture mode must return to

personal status.

Standard

Normal

P.G

Menu Exit

Channel

50

50

50

0

50

2.AUDIO menu

The second item of the MENU is AUDIO MENU.
You can adjust sound here.
Press to select, press to adjust, press MENU
to exit.

Picture

Audio

Timer Setup Channel

Sound mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround
AVC
SPDIF Type

Audio language

Select Adjust

Note:

The item of Audio language is available in ATSC

program.

Standard

Off
Off

PCM

English

Menu Exit

P.G

50
50
50

3.TIMER MENU

The third item of the MENU is TIMER MENU.
You can adjust time here.
Press to select, press to adjust, press MENU
to exit.

Picture

Audio

Timer

Sleep timer

Time zone

Daylight SavingTime

Clock

Select Adjust

1).Sleep Timer: adjust this item, you can set the
sleeptimer.
Note:

The item of Time zone, the item of Daylight Saving
Time and the item of Clock are available in ATSC
program

P.G

Setup

Off

Pacific

Off

1999/12/31 04:03PM

Menu Exit

Channel

4. SETUP MENU

The forth item of the MENU is SETUP MENU.
You can setup system here.
Press to select, press to adjust, press MENU
to exit.

Picture

Audio

Menu language

Transparency

Aspect

Noise Reduction

Advanced

Closed caption

XVS

Restore Default

Select Adjust

Timer

Setup

P.G

English

On

16:9

Weak

Off

Menu Exit

Channel

Note:

Restore Default: Reset all the settings to default

value.

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OPERATION

1). Advanced: In PC Mode is available.

Press button toselect Advanced item , Press

button, the screen will display asfollow:

AudioPicture

H-pos

V-pos

Clock

Phase

Auto

Select Adjust

(1).H-Pos:Adjust the horizontal position of the screen.
(2).V-Pos:Adjustthe vertical position of the screen.
(3).Clock: Fine tune the screen width.
(4).Phase: Fine tune the phase of the screen. Usually

don`t adjust this item.

(5).Auto: Auto adjust to fitthe screen.

Timer

Setup

P.G

Menu Exit

Channel

50

50

50

50

2). Closed Caption: switch close caption mode.

Press button toselect Closed Caption item,
Press button, the screen will display as follow:

Audio

Picture

CC Mode

Basic Selection

Advanced Selection

Option

Select Adjust

Timer

Setup

P.G

Off

CC4

Service 3

Menu Exit

Channel

5. MENUP.G

The fifth item of the MENU is MENU.
You can setup here.
Press to select, press to adjust, press MENU
to exit.

Parent Control: input the password, itwill go into

Parental Control

is 6666.

5.1 .Input the correct password ,the screen will display
as follow:

1). Change Password: Press button, the screen will
display as follow:

Parental Control

Audio

Picture

Enter password

Select Adjust

Picture Audio

Change password

P.G switch

US

Canada

RRT setting

Reset RRT

Select Adjust

menu. Factory default password

Timer

Timer

Setup

Setup

PG

.

----

P.G

Menu Exit

P.G

On

Menu Exit

Channel

Channel

(1):Advanced Selection: only ATSC program is available.

(2):Option:Used to edit CC font.

Press button, the screen will display as follow:

AudioPicture

Mode

Font style
Font size Default
Font Edgestyle Default

Font Edgecolor Default
FG color Default
BG color Default
FG opacity Default

BG opacity Default

Select Adjust

Timer

Setup

P.G

Custom

Default

Menu Exit

Channel

NOTE: Only ATSC program is available.

Timer

Setup

----

----

Menu Exit

Audio

Picture

New password

Confirm password

Select Adjust

1).New Password: Input the new password

2).Confirm Password: Input the newpassword again

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Channel

P.G

OPERATION

5.2 PG

. switch:

When the switch is ON, the below
options can be adjusted.

Parental Control

5.3 US: Press button, the screen will display as

follow:

Picture Audio

TV

MPAA

Select Adjust

1):TV: Press button, the screen will display as
follow:

Audio

Picture

ALLFVVS L D

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Block Press ENTERto lock orunlock

Select Adjust

Rating Content

TV-Y(All
children)

TV-Y7(Directto
order children)

Suggested

TV-G(General

age

audience)

TV-PG(Parental
Guidance
suggested)

TV-14(Parents
strongly
cautioned)

TV-MA(Mature
audience only)

And use ENTER key to switch lock/ unlock

feature.

Control

FV
(Fantasy
violence)

Timer

Timer

TV rating

X

Setup

Setup

V
(Violence)

X

X

X

P.G

X

Menu Exit

P.G

Menu Exit

Content

S
(Sexual
situation)

X

X

X

Channel

Channel

L
(Adult
language)

X

X

X

Parental

D
(Sexually
suggestive
dialog)

X

X

2).MPAA:switchthe movie-rating control level: N/A,
G, PG, PG-13,R,NC-17,X.

Rating

Description

G General audiences, AllAges admitted

Parental Guidancesuggested. Some materialmay not be

PG

Suitable forchildren.

Parents stronglycautioned. Some material.may be

PG-13

Age

5.4 Canada: Press button, the screen will be
displayed as follow:

1): Canada English: switch the english rating control

level:E,C,C8+,G,PG,14+,18+.

Rating

E Exempt: Includesnews, sports, documentsand other information

C Children: Intendedfor younger childrenunder the ageof 8 years.

C8+ Children over 8years old: Containsno portrayal ofviolence as the

G General: Considered acceptable forall age groups,Appropriate

Age

PG Parental Guidance: Intendedfor a generalaudience, but maynot be

14+ Over 14 Years:Could contain themeswhere violence isone of the

18+ Adults: Intended forviewers 18 yearsand older andmight contain

Inappropriate forchildren under 13.

Restrict. Under17 requires accompanyingparent or adult

R

guardian(age variesin some jurisdictions)

NC-17

No one17 and underadmitted.

X isan order ratingthat is unifiedwith NC-17 butmay be

X

encoded inthe data oforder movies.

Audio

Picture

Canada English

Canada French

Select Adjust

Timer

Setup

P.G

14+

E

Menu Exit

Channel

Description

programming: talkshows, music videos,and variety programming.

Pays carefulattention to themesthat could threatentheir sense of
securityand well-being.

preferred, acceptable,or only wayto resolve conflict;nor encourage
children toimitate dangerous actswhich they maysee on thescreen .

viewing forthe entire family, containsvery little violence,physical,
verbal oremotional.

suitable foryounger children (underthe age of8) because itcould
contain controversialthemes or issues.

dominant elementsof the storyline,But itmust be integralto the
devel opmentof plot orcharacter. Language usage couldbe profane
and nudity present within the contextof theme.

depictions of violence, which while relatedto the developmentof
plot, characteror themes, areintended for adult viewing. Could
contain graphiclanguage and portrayalsof secretary andnudity.

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OPERATION

2).Canada French: switch the French-rating control
level: E, G,8ANS+,13 ANS+,16ANS+,18ANS+.

Rating

Description

E Exempt programming

G General :All agesand children, containsminimal direct violence,

but maybe integrated intothe plot ina humorous orunrealistic
manner .

8ans+ General but inadvisablefor young children:May be viewedby a

Age

wide publicaudience, but couldcontain scenes disturbingto
children under8 who cannotdistinguish between imaginaryand
real situations.Recommended for viewingwith parent.

13ans+ Over 13 years:Could contain scenesof frequent violentscenes

and intense violence.

16ans+ Over 16years: Could containfrequent violent scenesand violence.

18ans+ Over 18years: Only foradult viewing. Couldcontain frequent

violent scenesand extreme violence.

5.5 RRT Setting: inATSC digitalTV mode, it could be
adjusted

5.6 Reset RRT: Press button, the screen will be
displayed as follow:

Picture

Audio

Timer

Are yousure?

NO

Select Adjust

Setup

YES

P.G

Menu Exit

Channel

6. Channel MENU

The sixth item of the MENU is CHANNEL MENU.
You can adjust digital and analoge TV channel here .
Press to move, press to adjust.

Timer

Setup

P.G

Cable

2-1

Menu Exit

Channel

Audio

Picture

Air/cable

Auto Scan

Favorite

Show/Hide

Channel NO.

Channel Lable.

DTV signal :

Select Adjust

1). Air/Cable: select air TV signal or cable TV signal.

2). Auto Scan: If it's the first time using the TV, it
should scan all the TV channels first,
press the button to confirm, you will see below
menu :

Picture

Audio

Timer

Start to scan

Select Adjust

A: Start to Scan: press the button to confirm, you

will see below menu which indicates auto search is
in process.

Audio

Picture

3). Favorite: Press button to choose/delete the
favorite channel .

4). Show/Hide: Press button to display or hide
currently channel.

5). Channel NO. :Display the currently channel number.

6). Channel Lable: Press button to edit currently
channel name.

7). DTV Signal: Display DTV signal intension. It can't be

selected and adjusted.

Timer

RF CH: 4

FOUND: 0

Select Adjust

Setup

Setup

P.G

Menu Exit

P.G

Menu Exit

Channel

Channel

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Trouble shooting

Trouble phenomenon Symptom

Picture Audio

Snow Noise

Ghost

Interference

Normal Picture

No picture Mute

No colour Normal audio Colour control

Normal audio

Noise

Mute

Inspection Check

antenna position, direction
or connection

antenna position, direction

or connection

electronic equipment,car/

motorcycle,fluorescent light

Volume(check ifmute is
activated or if the audio system
connections are not correct)

Power cord is not inserted
Power switch is not opened
Contrast and brightness/volume
setup
Press standby key on the remote
control for inspecting

Picture
breaking up

No colour

Normal audio

or weak

Noise

retune channel

TVsystem

The LCDTV panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details
in vibrant color. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed
point of red, green, blue, black or white. Please note this does not affect the performance of
the product.

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