Curtis LCD3213 User Manual

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Model: LCD3213

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

Introduction

Installation

Remote Control

Operation

Trouble Shooting

Wall Mounting Holes Spacing and Location

Base Stand Disassemble Illustration

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

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

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, such as the power-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

13.Apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, should

amplifiers)that produce heat.

ormally, or has been dropped.

be placed on the apparatus.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION

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.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

Warning

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.

Warning

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

Warning

Do not drop or push objects into the television cabinet slots or

openings. Never spill any kind of liquid on the television receiver.

Caution

Do not block the ventilation holes in the back cover. Adequate

ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components.

Caution

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

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

Caution

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.

Caution

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.

Caution

When the television receiver is not used for an extended period of

time, it is advisable to disconnect theAC power cord from the AC outlet.

Caution

Dim:515*320mm(

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.

Caution

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 . 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 theTV.

directly

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

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 designcd 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 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 TVtechnician for help.

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

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Main features

Used as Television, display terminal,PC display

High luminance,wide viewing angle

Can store TV programs

Dual HDMI interface

5BTSC

AIR 2-69,HRC 1-125,IRC 1-125,CATV 2-125

Main parameter

Viewing Picture Size(diagonal) 32

Resolution 1366x768 Aspect Ratio 16 : 9

ste m

TV Sy

Video Signal Syste Receiving Channel

npu t Power Voltage AC 100 V-240V 50 /60Hz

I Po we r consumption

Outpu t Power THD 7%

Audio Signal Input

Horizontal definition

TV line

NTSC-M, NTSC-N

NTSC/PAL/SECAM

AIR 2-69 HRC 1-125 IRC 1-125 CATV 2-125

170 2x 8W

Analog RGB(VGA)x1

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)x2 Rear Composite Video Input x2 Rear S-Video x1 Audio Inputx4 YCb (Pb )Cr (P r)x1 Rear Composite Video Output x1 Audio Outputx1

Side Composite Video Input x1 Side S-Video x1 Side HEAD PHONE x1

Composite Video inp ut >=350 S-Video Input >=400 Y Cb(Pb ) Cr(Pr) >=400

INTRODUCTION

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Accessories

INSTALLATION

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

Infrared Remote Control......

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

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

HDMI cable is no included.

Front panel

30 30

POWER

4 5 6

7 8 9 0

TVMENU INPUT

DVBMENU

VOL

SLEEP ASPECT

INFO FAV EPG

REVEAL

SUBPAGE SIZE AUDIOSUBTITLE

1: Remote control sensor.

MUTE

NICAM

2 3

RECALL

ENTER

EXIT

SOUND

PIC

TEXTDISPLAYSOURCE

INDEX

HOLD LIST

2: Indicator LED: GREEN POWER ON.

RED STAND BY. 3: (see next page).Control Panel

4: Power: Press this button to turn the unit

ON from STANDBY mode. 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.

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INSTALLATION

CONTROL PANEL

SOURCE

CH+

CH-

VOL+

VOL-

1 SOURCE

Display the input source menu.

2MENU

To display main MENU.

3 CH+/CH-

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

CH+ or CH- to select items in MENU. when TV is in standby mode, press CH+ or CH- button in TV control panel will power on the TV.

4 VOL+/VOL-

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

REAR AV Connection

VIDEO

AV3INP UT

VIDEO

AVOUTP UT

All the terminals are(from left to right):

HDMI,AC POWER SOCKET

Note: 1.CVBS and S-VIDEO share one audio channel.

2. When HDMI1 port get DVI signal, the PC Audio channel is changed to

receive the audio for HDMI1 port

3. When HDMI2 port get DVI signal, the YPbPr Audio channel is changed

to receive the audio for HDMI2 port.

4.AV OUTPUT : when the source are AV1,AV3, AV2(side),S-VIDEO1, S-VIDEO2(side)TV,the AV OUT

Channel reproduce the input signals accordingly

when the source are YPb Pr, DVD(optional)HDMI1/2 VGA, the AVOUT channel

Reproduce the TV signal .

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VGA ,ANTENNA,AV3 INPUT&AV OUTPUT ,AUDIO INPUT, YPbPr, CVBS,S-VIDEO,

ANTENNA

INSTALLATION

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

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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 PC mode.

4.Power on the PC.

This sequence is very important.

INSTALLATION

VIDEO

AV3INPUT

VIDEO

AVOUTPUT

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PRESET MODE(recommended resolution is 1024*768@60Hz)

INSTALLATION

RESOLUTION

720*400

640*480

800*600

1024*768

1280*1024

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

31.47

37.50

37.88

46.88

48.36

60.02

63.98

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INSTALLATION

AV EQUIPMENT

This TV provides three inputs for Composite (A/V), two inputs for S-Video, and one input for Component (Y/Pb/Pr) .

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

with S-video

Toau dio outputs

Tovideo

output

terminal

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

W R

Toaudio o utpu

ToS-VIDEO output

HDMI cable is no included.

VIDEO RECORDER

Toaudio Output

Tovideo

Output

From audio

output

From video

output

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

AV3INP UT

AVOUTP UT

W R

VIDEO EQUIPMENT withYPbPr

terminal

YW R

VIDEO

GBR

W R

with terminal

VIDEOEQUIPMENT

Yellow(video)

White(audio L)

Red(audio R)

with

HDMI

HEADPHONE

S-VIDEO2

VIDEO

AV2

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.

Note: AV2 and S-Video2 share the audio input channel.

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INSTALLATION

Insert Batteries Into the Remote Control

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Place 2 AAA batteries (included) making sure the polarity (+ or -) of the batteries matches the polarity marks inside the unit.

3. Mount the battery cover.

Replace the 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.

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REMOTE CONTROL

ENTER

S.M

P.M

9 0

TV DISPLAY

ASPECT

SV2

MUTE

MTS/SAP

RECALL

SOURCE

YPbPr

TV Source

POWER

EXIT

VOL

AUTO

SLEEP V-CHIP CC

TV AV1 AV2

AV3

SV1

HDMI1 HDMI2PC

NOTE:

4 coloured knobs on the bottom of the remote control is optional for other version

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

To set theTV standby or on.

2: :

NUMBER KEY

For direct access to program. For a 2 (3) digit program number, The second (third) digit must be entered before the dash disappears.

The number, the name (and the sound mode, in analogue mode) are displayed for a few seconds.

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

CURSOR

To move within the menu.

EXIT

Used to exit menu.

VOL+/-

To adjust sound level.

P.M

To switch picture mode.

AUTO

Auto adjust in PC mode.

SLEEP

Set time to turn off the TV.

10:

V-CHIP

Setting the V-CHIP level control.

11:

MUTE

To disable or enable the sound.

12:

MTS/SAP

Switch the sound stereo, SAP and mono.

13:

RECALL

To access the previously viewed program.

14:

SOURCE

Select EXT sources.

15:

ENTER

Confirms selection.

16:

TV DISPLAY

Displays/removes the program Information

17:

S.M

To switch sound mode.

18:

CH+/CH-

To access the next or previous Program.

19:

ASPECT

To change picture aspect .

20:

Switch the close caption mode (cc1Cc4,Text1-text4)

21:

TV/AV/SV/HDMI/YPbPr/PC

Hot keys directly go to appointed source.

22.

TV Source

Switch TV Source between air/cable.

23. Reserved keys.

Color Keys:

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1. PICTURE MENU

The first item of the MENU is picture menu.

You can adjust picture effects here, such as contrast, brightness, etc.

Press to move, press to adjust.

OPERATION

CONTRAST

BR IGHTNESS

TINT

COLOR

SHARPNESS

COLOR TEMP.

ASPECT.

NORMAL

16:9

Note:

There are three colour temperature modes which can : NORMAL, WARM, COOL.be selected

2.SOUND MENU

The second item of the MENU is the sound menu. You can adjust the sound here. Press to move, press to adjust.

SOUND

BASS

TREBLE BALANCE

AUTO VOLUME

OFF

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OPERATION

3.FUNCTION MENU

The third item of the MENU is the function menu.

You can adjust the settings below:

1).3D NR: adjust this item , you can see the noise reduction effect in the picture only for TV and AV source.

2).CLOSED CAPTION: switch close caption mode..

3).PARENT CONTROL: Enter V-chip control.

4).FACTORY DEFAULT: Reset all the settings to default value.

FUNCTION

3D NR

CLOSED CAPTION

PARENT CONTROL

FACTORY DEFAULT

OFF

1.Parent control: put in the password, it will go into V-chip coutrol menu. Factory default password is 6666.

FUNCTION

CHANGE PASSWORD

V-CHIP

TV-RATING

MPAA-RATING

ENGLISH-RATING

FRENCH-RATING

OFF

NONE

1).Change password:can change the current parent control password to the new password,you need to input the new password twice before it can be changed successfully.

2).V-chip:switch theV-chip ON or OFF.

3).TV-rating:it would goto TV-rating control menu as below.

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FUNCTION

ALL

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

ENTER KEY: BLOCK ORUNBLOCK

FV V S L D

BBBB

BBB

OPERATION

Content

Rating Content

FV (Fantasy violence)

V (Violence)

S (Sexual situation)

L (Adult language)

D (Sexually suggestive dialog)

TV-Y (All children)

Suggested age

TV-Y7(Direct to order children)

TV-G(General audience)

TV-PG(Parental Guidance suggested)

TV-14(Parents strongly cautioned)

TV-MA(Mature audience only)

And use ENTER.key to switch block unblockV-chip teature.

4).Movie-rating:switch the movie-rating control level; none,G,PG, PG-13,R,NC-17,X.

Rating Description

G General audiences, All ages admitted

Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be

suitable for children.

Age

PG-13

Parents strongly cautioned. Some material .may be

inappropriate for children under 13.

Restrict. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult

guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions).

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.

X is an order rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be

encoded in the data of order movies.

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5).English-rating:switch the english-rating control level:E,C,C8+,G,PG,14+,18+.

Rating Description

E Exempt: Includes news, sports, documents and other information

programming: talk shows, music videos,

C Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays

careful attention to themes that

and well-being.

could threaten their sense of security

and variety programming.

C8+ Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the

Age

preferred, acceptable, or only way to children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen .

resolve conflict; nor encourage

G General: Considered acceptable for all age groups, Appropriate viewing

for the entire family, contains very emotional.

little violence, physical, verbal or

PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be

suitable for younger children controversial themes or issues.

(under the age of 8) because it could contain

14+ Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the

dominant elements of the storyline,But it must be integral to the develo pment of plot or character. Language usage could be profane and nudity

present within the context of theme.

18+ Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain

depictions of violence,which while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing.Could contain graphic language and portrayals of secretary and nudity.

OPERATION

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

Rating Description

E Exempt programming

G General :All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may

be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner .

8ans+ General but inadvisable for young children :May be viewed by a wide

public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8

Age

who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with paren.

13ans+ Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and in

tense violence.

16ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and violence.

18ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent

scenes and extreme violence.

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4.OSD MENU

The fourth item of the menu is the OSD menu

OPERATION

OSD

OSD LANGUAGE

OSD H-POSITION

OSD V-POSITION

OSD TIMEONT

OSD TRANSPARENCY

ENGLISH

5.CHANNEL MENU

The fifth item of the MENU is channel menu(only use in TV source). You can complete channel search and setting here.

CHANNEL

MTS

AUTO SCAN

FINE TUNE ADD ERASE

SOURCE

MONO

OFF

CATV

1). AUTO SCAN Search all the channels automatically.

2). FINE TUNE

Fine tune the current program.

3) .ADD ERASE

4). SOURCE

Select the TV source to auto scan the TV program.

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In PC Mode, there are two items that are different with other sources.

1. PC MENU

You can adjust picture here, such as contrast, brightness. Press to move, press to adjust.

OPERATION

CONTRAST

BR IGHTNESS

COLOR MODE

ASPECT

NORMAL

1.colour mode:only four modes could be selected: normal,warm,cool,user.

2.Press to move,press to adjust RGB value according to your personal taste under user mode.

COLOR TEMP.

USER-R

USER-G

USER-B

USER

2. FUNCTION MENU

1).H-POSITION:adjust the horizontal position of the screen.

2).V-POSITION:adjust the vertical position of the screen.

3).CLOCK: fine tune the screen width.

4).PHASE: fine tune the phase of the screen.

5).AUTO: auto adjust to fit the screen.

FUNCTION

H-POSITION

V-POSITION

CLOCK

PHASE

AUTO

Rest of the set up , pls refer to previous introductions.

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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 ON 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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Wall Mounting Holes Spacing and Location

400mm

m m

200

Base Stand Disassemble Illustration

How to remove the stand from theTV

1.Use the screwdriver to remove the screws from the screw location.

Main accessories

Main body Base Stand 8 Screws

1.Remove the base stand from the Main body.

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