Curtis LCD2424A User Manual

LCD2424A

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION

CONTROLS
CONNECTION OPTION
REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS
INSTALLING BATTERIES

INSTALLATION

STANDARD INSTALLATION
STANDARD INSTALLATION
NOTES OF WALL INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS & SETUP

ANTENNA CONNECTION
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
S-VIDEO CONNECTION
PC CONNECTION
HDMI CONNECTION
YPBPR CONNECTION
EARPHONE CONNECTION

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BASIC OPERATION

TURNING THE TV ON
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
PROGRAM SELECTION
SLEEP TIMER
RETURN FUNCTION
SOURCE INPUT SWITCH

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OSD OPERATION

VIDEO MENU OPTIONS
AUDIO MENU OPTIONS
TIMER MENU OPTIONS
SETUP MENU OPTIONS
LOCK MENU OPTIONS
CHANNEL MENU OPTIONS

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APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

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ACCESSORIES

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV.
If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you
purchased the product.

LCD2424A

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User Manu al

Power cor d

Batteri es

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Remote control

This LCD TV is engineered and manufactured to comply with the international
safety standards. The same as other electrical equipments,all the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

About Symbols

This manual includes different kinds of symbols. To ensure the correct using,
as well as to avoid danger to users and others, the following introductions
should be adhered to.

This is a WARNING symbol. If the users ignore this warning, there might be
personal damage or eve n death due to incorrect operation.

SOURCE

This is an ATTENTION symbol. If the users ignore this warning, there might
be damage to the person or to the appliance due to incorrect operation.

No Operations when Problems Occur

If any event out of the ordinary, such as smoking, smell, no picture,
no voice, over loud voice, damage of part or cable, and inside of liquid or

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other things, there might be fire or electrical shock. Under such occasions,
please unplug the TV set, make sure there is no smoke or smell, and get
contact with the dealer. DO NOT repair it by yourself, or there might be hurt
to human body.

No Entry of Liquid or Object

There might be fire or electrical shock if liquid or other object get inside the
appliance. Please pay more attention to your children. If it happens, please
unplug the TV set, make sure there is no smoke or smell, and get contact
with the dealer.

■ Keep the TV away from rain and moisture.

■ Do not set liquids, including flower vases
and vessels filled with chemicals or water etc.
On top of the TV or around it.

■ Do not set metal or tinder on top of
the TV or around it.

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Don’t Remove or Rejigger the TV Set

There is hi gh voltage su bassembly inside the TV set, which may cause fire or
electri cal shock during repair.

■ DO N OT remove c ov er ( o r ba ck ) .

NO Quiver or Concussion on TV Set

This appl iance should not be expose d to dripping o r broken. Continuous use
might cau se fire or electrical shock. If the panel gets broken, please unplug
the TV set, and get contact with the dealer.

Set the TV on Balanced Spot

There wil l be damage if th e TV drops or breaks.

■ Don’t set the TV on uneven, oblique, or shacking surface.

Ventilation

Don’t interfere with its proper ventilation when the TV is working or has just been
unplugged, or the display may be spoiled or life shortened due to over heating. In order
to keep proper ventilation, please allow a clearance of 10 inches on each side from the wall.

■ Don’t set a ny object around the ventilation openings of the appliance.

■ Don’t block the ventilation openi ngs.

■ No invers ion of the screen.

■ Don’t cov er the applia nce with tabl e cloth.

■ Don’t set the applianc e on carpet, bedding, or near to curtain.

Power Sources

Unbefitting power so urces may cause fire or electrical shock. The appliance
should be connected to a p ower supply o f the type described in the operating
instruc tions or as marked on the appliance.

■ Power supply cord should adapt to the socket outlet.

Power Cord Connection

Incorre ct connection of power cord may cause fire or electrical shock.

■ Don’t tou ch the cord with wet hands.

■ Please ch eck the pontes if it is clean ( no dust ) before use.
If it is not, please do the cleaning with dry and soft fabric.

■ Fix the pow er cord steadily in to the socket outlet to avoid it
becoming flexible, o r it may have malfunction.

■ Don’t cut o ff the cord, for it may debase the performance. If you want to lengthen it,
please make an appropriate one or get contact with the dealer.

■ If you want to change the fuse in the connector plugs, please change it with the
same resi stance and model.

Connect to Earthing Connection

This appl iance shall b e connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet. Take care of the cord, or there might be fire or
electri cal shock due to broken cord. Please make sure that the cord is not over hot,
pressed , or tensed. If the cord has problem (the core string emerges or the cord breaks),
please get contact with the dealer.

■ Never allow heavy objects such as the TV set itself to be placed on the power cord. Never
cover the cord with table cloth, for it may lead you to set heavy object on the
cord due to ignorance.

■ When removing the power plug from the socket, always hold
onto the plug, never pull by the cord.

■ Don’t set the cord next to heaters.

■ Don’t touch the plug right after it is unplugged to avoid electrical shock.

■ Don’t touch the plug during lightning.

■ Don’t allow cord to become knotted or tangled.

■ Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Dispose the Batteries Carefully

■ Incorrect disposal of batteries may cause fire or human damage, and even explosion.

■ Don’t throw batteries into fire or water.

■ Keep the batteries far away from fire or heat.

■ Keep the batteries under cool and dry environment.

■ Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

■ Don’t charge up the batteries.

■ Don’t impact the batteries.

■ Please use the batteries that are appointed in the user’s manual.

■ Please treat the used batteries with the observance of the local law.

Keep the TV Set away from Moisture and Dust

If you set the appliance under moisture or dust environment, it might cause
fire or ele ctrical shock due to lampblack or erosive gas.

■ Don’t set the TV in kitchen, places nearby heaters, or places of lampblack and
moisture. For heat from high temperature may affect the display or other
components, and cause distortion, meltage, and fire.

■ Don’t set the TV, remote control, or other components under sun or near heaters.

■ Don’t set the TV where the difference in temperature is great.

Power Cords

Remove th e power plug fr om the socket on occasions when you will not be
using the s et for an extended period.

■ Before cleaning, please turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
Or there might be fire or electrical shock.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

SAFETY INTRODUCTIONS

Don’t Set the TV in the places below

■ Under sun or near heaters.

■ Places where difference in temperature goes great.

■ Places that have bad ventilation.

■ Near fire.

■ Moist places such as bathroom.

■ Places that human walks frequently or places where are quivering fiercely.

■ Places where is deflective or unbalanced.

Watching TV

Please watch TV indoors where there is proper brightness. Please make sure
the sunli ght will not fall directly on the picture screen. Please relax your eyes
every now a nd then by taking an overlook.

How to Clean the Picture Screen

Before cl eaning, ple ase turn off the TV and unplug the power cord.
Clean the screen with a so ft cloth moistened in warm water.
A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.
Dry the screen with a soft cloth after cleaning.

Notes of Cable Connection

■ Make sure that all cables, including connector plugs, extend lines, and connecting cables between
equipments are specify by the manufacturer. Before changing the connection, please turn off the power
and unplug the power cord.

■ The power cord should not be the same one as other equipments.

■ Use plugs with a protective earthing connection.

Notes of Transportation

Please handle with care during transportation. Please use the original carton,
or it may damage the TV set. Please retain the original carton.

Handle the remote control with care

Impacts on remote control may lead to trouble.

■ Please don’t throw the remote control;

■ Don’t set heavy object on remote control.

■ The sensor of remote control will not work if the lights, such as sunlight or bright indoor

illumination fall directly on it. Make sure that there is no interference from wireless, or it
may cause distortion of the picture or unusual sound. There should no equipment like
mobile telephone or wireless receiver.

Notes on Installation

■ Never use wooden screws and bracket to fix. Use those that are specified by the manufacturer.

■ Use only the stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. Use caution when moving the apparatus.

■ Pleas follow all the operating instructions of the wall or ceiling mounting.

■ Use only the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

■ If you have any questions on installation, operation, or safety, please call the dealer.

How to Clean the TV Set

Clean the TV and control panel with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the
screen is e xtremely dirty. Dry them with a soft cloth after cleaning. Choose
the right cleanser, or it may fade the TV set, or make it scratched or cracked.

To Avoid Wireless Receiver

This TV set is designed to comply with the EMI standard to avoid problems of wireless receiver.

■ Set the TV far away from wireless receiver.

■ Adjust the wireless’s antenna to avoid interference on TV;

■ Make sure the TV set is out of interference with the wireless;

■ The antenna should use coaxial line.

■ Turn off all the equipments, except the TV set to check if the TV interferes

the wireless receiver;

■ If the problem occurs, please check all the notes above.

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Other Notes

■ Please dispose the appliance with the observance of the local law.

■ Do be ware of all electrical equipments.

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INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION

CONTROLS

This manual explains the features available on the model of 23.6 inch LCD TV.

■ This is a simplified representation of a front panel. Here shown may be somewhat
different from your TV.

Front Panel Controls

VOL+VOL-

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POWER

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MENU

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CH+CH-

CONNECTION OPTION

This is the back panel LCD TV

■ This is a simplified representation of a back panel.
Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.

Back Connection Panel

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(1): (MENU) Press this button to display the OSD menu.
When the OSD menu is on, press this button to exit the menu.
(2): (CH- ) Press the button to down the channel.
(3): (CH+ ) Press the button to up the channel.
(4): (VOL-) Press Volume- to decrease the volume.
(5): (VOL+) Press Volume+ to increase the volume.
(6): (SOURCE) Press this button to select AV source or TV source.
(7): (Pow er) Press this button to standby mode.
(8): Indi cator.
(9): Remo te control sensor window.

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(01) AC100~240V: Connect the power cord with AC 100~240V to this input.
(02) Power ON/OFF: Power turn on/off.
(03) RF: Antenna Input (75 ohm).
(04) EARPHONE output: Connect to headphone output.
(05) AV Video Input: Connect composite video output of your AV device and Connect
the audio output of your AV devices to R and L.
(06) S-VIDEO Input: Connect S-video output of your AV device.
(07) YPBPR Video Input: Connect the component image output of your AV devices here.
Then Connect audio output of your AV devices to R and L.
(08) PC AUDIO Input: Connect PC audio input.
(09) PC VGA Input: Connect PC VGA signal output.
(10) HDMI Input: Connect HDMI signal.

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INSTRUCTION

INTRODUCTION

REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS

(1) POWER button: Switches the set on from power on or off to power.
(2) AUTO button: Press to pc source picture auto adjust.
(3) MUTE button: Press to eliminate or restore the TV sound.
(4) P.MODE button: Press to select preset picture mode.
(5) S.MODE button: Press to select Sound mode button.
(6) ASPECT button:
Press to select picture mode 4:3, 16:9 etc.
(7) DISPLAY button: Press to display current status,

TV channel, input source.

(8) Numerical buttons:
Press number buttons for direct access TV channels.
(9) button: Press to return to previous channel.
(10) button: Select sub channel of each

channel in DTV mode.

(11) MENU button: LCD menu selection.
(12) EXIT button: Exit the OSD menu (On-screen display).
(13) SOURCE button:
Press to display all possible input sources
(14) SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer。
(15) " "button: When OSD menu is on, press this button
to move the selection focus up or change settings.
(16) " "button: When OSD menu is on, press this button
to move the selection focus down or change settings.
(17) " "button: When OSD menu is on, press this button
to move the selection focus left or confirm the settings.
(18) " "button: When OSD menu is on, press this button
to move the selection focus right or confirm the settings.
(19) " ENTER "button: Press the button to confirm the operation.
(20) CH- button: Changes the channels down.
(21) CH+ button: Changes the channels up.
(22) VOL- button: Adjusts the volume down.
(23) VOL+ button: Adjusts the volume up.
(24) MTS button: Press to select the audio channels.
(25) CC button: Press to display the closed caption.
(26) EPG button: Enter Electronic Program Guide.
(27) TV button: Press the button to select the TV input.
(28) FAV- button: Changes the Favorite channels down.
(29) FAV button: Switch between custom set”Favorite list”.
(30) FAV+ button: Changes the Favorite channels up.
(31) CH LIST button: TV Channel List button.

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS

Universal remote code

This is the code for remote control of LC D2424A,if you want to change to a
universal remote con trol, you can edit this code into your universal remote control.

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INTRODUCTION

INSTALLATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES

(1)Open the battery compartment cover on the back side
(2)Inse rt two 1.5V batteries of AAA type with correct polarity
(3)Close the battery compartment cover on the back side

Notes on Using Batteries
The use of the wrong type of batteries may cause chemical
leaks and/or explosion.
Please note the following:
Always ensure that the batteries are inserted with the
positive and negative terminals in the correct direction
as shown in the batteries compartment. Different types
of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix
different types. Do not mix old and new batteries.
Mixing old and new batteries will shorten battery life
and /or cause chemical leaks from the old batteries.
When batteries fail to function, replace them immediately.
Chemicals which leak from batteries may cause skin
irritation. If any chemical matter seeps out of the batteries,
wipe it up immediately using a dry cloth.
Due to varying storage conditions, the battery life for the
batteries included with your unit may be shortened.
If the remote control is not used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries.

Notes on using the Remote control.
Do not strike or drop the remote.
Do not expose the remote control to liquids and do not
place it in humid environment.
Do not install or place the remote control in direct sunlight.
The heat may damage the remote control.

STANDARD INSTALLATION

■The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc.

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■The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally.
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a
separate circuit breaker.

Short-Circuit

Breaker

Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods
or gas pipes.

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a. Desktop Pedestal Installation

This is the default installation way of the TV.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

STANDARD INSTALLATION

b. Wall Mount: Horizontal installation

(1) Secur e the wall brackets with the bolts (not provided as parts of the product, must
purchase separately) on the wall. Match the height of the bracket that is mounted on
the wall. The wall bracket is of nomal dimension. Please see the position of the wall
brackets bolts as follow picture .The actual dimension of the wall brackts bolt should
according to the products.

The wall brackets bolt position

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(2) Remov e the table stand of the TV when install the TV on a wall as follow:

NOTES OF WALL INSTALLATION

(1) Keep the TV stand for may be future use.
(2) Don’t set the TV set on shelves, carpets, beds, or closets.
(3) Don’t cover the TV with curtain or paper.
(4) Leave ventilation space to avoid the following:

No good for ventilation No good for ventilation

(3)For pr oper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4" on each side from the wall.

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CONNECTIONS & SETUPCONNECTIONS & SETUP

■To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until
you have finished connecting all equipment.

ANTENNA CONNECTION

■For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.

■An antenna cable and converter are not supplied.

■In poor signal areas, to get better picture quality, install a signal amplifier
to the antenna as shown below.

■If signal needs to be split for two TVs, use an antenna signal splitter for connection.

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

1. Connect the AV jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors
(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

2. Select AV source with using the SOURCE/ button on the remote control.

3. Operate the corresponding external equipment. Refer to external equipment
operati ng guide.

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S-VIDEO CONNECTION

When connecting with a S-Video cable (cable not inc luded)

1. Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the set.

2. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the Audio Input (L/R) jacks on the set.

3. Turn on the D VD player, insert a DVD

4. Select S-VIDEO source with using the SOURCE/ button on the remote control.

5. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions

D V D

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PC CONNECTION

When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable

1. Connect the RGB output of the PC to the PC VGA Input jack on the set.

2. Connect the audio outputs of the PC to the PC Audio Input jack on the set.

3. Turn on the P C and the set.

4. Select PC source with using the SOURCE/ button on the remote control.

5. Refer to the PC manual for operating instructions.

P C

HDMI CONNECTION

YPBPR CONNECTION

When connecting with a component cable

1. Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the
YpbPr jacks on the set

2. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the Audio Input (L/R)
jacks on the set.

3. Turn on the D VD player, ins ert a DVD.

4. Select YPbPr source with using the SOURCE/ button on the remote control.

5. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

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When connecting with a HDMI cable

1. Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to
the HDMI Input jack on the set.

2. Select HDMI source with using
the SOURCE/ button on the remote control

3. Refer to the DVD player's manual for
operating instructions.

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EARPHONE CONNECTION

EARPHONE

1. Connect the 3.5 mm earphone plug into the
headphone socket of the unit on left side.

2. Unplug the earphone will resume the
sound from the loudspeakers.

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BASIC OPERATIONBASIC OPERATION

TURNING THE TV ON

If your TV will be turned on, you will be able to use its features.

Turing on the TV

First, connect power cord correctly. When the indicator
illuminates red is standby mode.
Press the POWER/ button on the remote control then the
indicator illuminates orange, after the TV initialization finished,
the indicator turns to green. It means the TV is in power mode.
When you press the POWER/ button on the remote
control once again, the power/stand-by Indicator illuminates red
in standby mode.

If you intend to be away on vacation, disconnect the power
plug from w all power outlet.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

1. Press the VOL +/VOL- button on the control panel or the
VOL +/VOL- button on the remote control to adjust the volume.

2. If you want to switch the sound off, press the MUTE/ button
on the remote control.

3. You can cancel this function by pressi ng the MUTE/ button
on the remote control.

SLEEP TIMER

You don't have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep.

The sleep timer automatically switches the set to standby after the
preset time has elapsed.

Press the SLEEP/ button on the remote control repeatedly
to select the number of minutes.
The display will appear on the screen followed by circle,
OFF, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes.

SOURCE

Sleep Timer: Off

RETURN FUNCTION

When you are looking TV programs ,you can press the button on
the remote control to return to the previous channel.

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SOURCE INPUT SWITCH

1. Press SOURCE/ button on the remote control to the source menu.
The source menu rank as: TV - AV - S-Video - Component - HDMI - VGA.

2. Press button on the remote control to select the source in the menu.
When the bar means the covering source selected,

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highlighted

then pres s / to confirm.ENTER

PROGRAM SELECTION

Press the CH +/CH- button on the control panel or the Numerical
on the remo te control.

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INPUT SOURCE

TV

AV

S-Video

Component

HDMI

VGA

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