Curtis LCDVD156 User Manual

15.6" LCD TV NTSC & DVD Combo

LCDVD156

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CONTENTS

ACCESSORIES

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION

CONTROLS CONNECTION OPTION REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS INSTALLING BATTERIES

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

BASIC OPERATION

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

OSD OPERATION

VIDEO menu options AUDIO menu options TV Menu Options Function Menu Options PC Menu Options

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Basic Operation Function Settings

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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.

15.6" LCD TV NTSC & DVD Com bo

LCDVD156

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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 even death due to incorrect operation.

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

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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 high voltage subassembly insi de the TV set, which may cause fire or electrical shock during repair.

■ DO N OT rem ove cov er ( or bac k ).

NO Quiver or Concussion on TV Set

This appliance should not be exposed to dripping or broken. Continuous use might cause 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 will be damage if the 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 any object around the ventilation openings of the appliance.

■ Don’t block the ventilation openings.

■ No inversion of the screen.

■ Don’t cover the appliance with table cloth.

■ Don’t set the appliance on carpet, beddi ng, or near to curtain.

Power Sources

Unbefitting power sources may cause fire or electrical shock. The appliance should be connected to a power supply of the t ype described in the operating instructions or as marked on the applian ce.

■ Power supply cord should adapt to the socket outlet.

Power Cord Connection

Incorrect connection of power cord may cause fire or electrical shock.

■ Don’t touch the cord with wet hands.

■ Please check 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 power cord steadily in to the socket outlet to avoid it becoming flexible, or it may have malfunction.

■ Don’t cut off 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 resistance and model.

Connect to Earthing Connection

This appliance shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. If the provided plug does no t fit into your outlet, consult an electricia n for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Take care of the cord, or there might be fire or electrical 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 duo 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 electrical shock due to lampblac k 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 the power plug from the socket on occasions when you will not be using the set for an extended period.

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

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 sunlight will not fall directly on the p icture screen. Please relax your eyes every now and then by taking an overlook.

How to Clean the Picture Screen

Before cleaning, please turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremel y dirty. Dry the screen with a soft cloth after cleaning.

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 extremely 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.

Discs Maintenance

1. To remove a disc from its storage case, press on the center of the case and take the disc out.

2. Hold the disc by the edges, to avoid touching the Recorded side of the disc.

1. Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped from the disc's surface with a soft Cloth. Audio discs and DVD discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains should have no effect on reproduction quality.

2. Never use chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays, Benzine, or thinners to clean the discs. These chemicals can irreparably damage the disc's surface.

3. Discs should be returned to their cases after use. This avoids serious scratches that could cause the laser pickup to skip.

4. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperature for extended periods. Exposure to high temperatures can warp the disc.

5. Do not stick paper or write anything with a ball point pen on the label side of the disc.

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.

Other Notes

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

■ Do be ware of all electrical equipments.

INSTRUCTION

CONTROLS

This manual explains the features available on the model of 15.6 inch LCD TV.

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

Front Panel Controls

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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

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

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(01) (POWER) DC IN : Connect the power cord with DC12V to this input. (02) HDMI Input: Connect HDMI signal. (03) PC VGA Input: Connect PC VGA signal output. (04) 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. (05) S-VIDEO Input: Connect S-video output of your AV device. (06) AV Video Input: Connect composite video output of your AV device and Connect the audio output of your AV devices to R and L. (07) PC AUDIO Input: Connect PC audio input. (08) EARPHONE output: Connect to headphone output. (09) RF: Antenna Input (75 ohm).

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REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS

(1) POWER button: Standby / power ON switch. (2) AUTO/ button: Press to pc source picture auto adjust; Press in DVD source Load/ Eject DVD disk. (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: Direct input numerical button for 2 digit or 3digit program.

10+ button:Select chapter in DVD channel.

(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.

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(24) MTS button: Press to select the audio channels. (25) CC button: Press to display the closed caption. (26) button: Press to play or pause the disc under DVD mode. (27) button: (28) button:

(29) button:

(30) button:

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(31) button: (32) button: (33) GOTO button: DVD start playing from the desired time.

Press time and enter time. The unit starts playing from you selected.

A-B button

(34) : Press to AB playback the DVD play.

PROG button

(35) : To select the DVD program playback. (36) TITLE: During a DVD disc playback, press to go to title menu if the disc contains title. (37) AUDIO button: Change the DVD audio mode: left, right, mono, stereo. (38) SUBTITLE button: Press the button to select different captions. (39) ANGLE button: Select different angle of DVD. (40) D.SETUP button: Display the DVD SETUP menu. (41) D.MENU button: Display the DVD MENU. (42) INTRO button: It will achieve navigation

function when play VCD/CD disk. While the disk is working, press INTRO button. The screen will split to 9 small screen to play each clip by 3 sec(Video Discs) or 15 sec(Audio Discs). Press the Numeric button to activate corresponding small screen directly.

- If started the disc menu, preview will not function.

- If the current track started over 15 sec, this function will start from next track.

- For CD type discs, the INTRO is displayed and the selection window will not appear.

(43) REPEAT button: Repeat playback the DVD play.

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INSTALLATION

REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS

Universal remote code

This is the code for remote control of LCDVD156,if you want to change to a universal remote control, you can edit this code into your universal remote control.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

(1)Open the battery compartment cover on the back side (2)Insert 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.

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INSTALLATION

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.

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

a. Desktop Pedestal Installation

This is the default installation way of the TV.

b. Wall Mount: Horizontal installation

(1) Secure 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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b. Wall Mount: Horizontal installation

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

(3)For proper ventilatio n, a llow a clearance of 4" on each side from the wall.

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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:

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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 operating guide.

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S-VIDEO CONNECTION

When connecting with a S-Video cable

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 DVD 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

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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 PC 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.

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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 DVD player, insert 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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Y=GREEN, Pb=BLUE, Pr=RED

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.

EARPHONE CONNECTION

EARPHONE

2. Turn on the TV, the earphone is sound, but the sepeaker no sound output.

EARPHONE

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TURNING THE TV ON

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

Turning o n the T V

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 wall power outlet.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

1. Press the VOL +/VOL- button on the control panel or the VOL +/V OL- button on the remote control to adjust the vo lume.

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

3. You can cancel this function by pressing 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,

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Off, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes.

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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 - DVD -YPBPR - VGA - HDMI.

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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PROGRAM SELECTION

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

AV S-Video

DVD YPBPR VGA HDMI

OSD OPERATION

VIDEO menu options

Scale

VIDEO menu options

Full

ScaleScale Shows the size of images as: 16:9, 4:3, FULL.

OSD OPERATION

AUDIO menu options

TV Menu Options

Air/Cable

Allows you to select antenna between Air and Cable. If you select “Cable”, the following items(Favorite, Show/Hide, Channel NO., Channel Label and DTV Signal) are unable to use.

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