SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICING.
Explanation of warning symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of not isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of the
product that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Read the following instructions carefully
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Read these instructions - When using this unit, basic precautions
outlined in this section should always be followed.
Keep these instructions - Retain this user manual for future
reference.
Heed all warnings - Follow all warning labels on the product, and
the safety instructions in this manual.
Follow all instructions - Adhere to the instructions outlined in this
manual and on the unit.
Clean only with a dry cloth - Unplug the unit before cleaning. Do
not use any liquid or detergents for cleaning.
Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with
the manufacture's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade
is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart / apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, or when the unit does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Power cord protection - To avoid any malfunctions of the unit
and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following:
a) Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the
AC power cord to this unit.
b) Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet
hands.
c) Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
d) Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
e) Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in
any way.
Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals.
If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC power cord.
If smoke, odor or noise are emitted from the unit, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC power cord.
Placement - Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight,
heating radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over 35°
C (95° F)), high humidity (over 90%), excessive dust, vibration,
impact or where the surface is tilted, as the internal parts may be
seriously damaged.
Non-use periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off.
When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
No fingers or other objects inside - Touching internal parts of this
unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do
not attempt to disassemble the unit.
Keep away from water and magnets.
Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids
are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.
Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, distant from the player.
Stacking - Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place
anything heavy on it.
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which
may become hot.
Condensation - Moisture may form on the protective screen in
the following cases: a) immediately after a heater has been
turned on b) in a steamy or very humid room c) the unit is moved
from a cold environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In
this case, turn off the power and wait about one hour for the
moisture to evaporate.
Noise interference while a broadcast is being received -
depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may
appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast,
if the unit is switched on. This is not a malfunction of the the TV.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION MAINTENANCE
Features.................................4 .......................................23
GETTING STARTED
Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
How to use the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the remote control battery . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Remote control buttons & functions . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Top & Side panel controls & functions . . . . . . . . . 8
Back panel connections.....................9
CONNECTIONS TO TELEVISION
Connecting to Antenna / Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting power & Powering up . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Component/S-Video/Composite/LR (Input 1). . . 12
VGA/Component/LR (Input 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
External audio output connections . . . . . . . . . . . 14
GETTING STARTED
Navigating the System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting between TV/AV/VGA mode . . . . . . . . 15
TELEVISION OPERATION
Channel Setup-Autoscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Channel Setup-Manual ....................15
Parental Lock............................16
Password Change / New...................16
Closed Caption ..........................17
Audio Setup-Equalizer/Surround/etc. . . . . . . 17, 18
Video Setup-Source/Contrast/Brightness/etc 18, 19
On-Screen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 20
Timer-Set Time/On-Off Time/Sleep . . . . . . . 20, 21
System Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) . . . . . . . . 21
Aspect .................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING
.......................................24
APPENDIX A
Using a VESA-compliant wall or desk mount . . 25
SPECIFICATIONS
.......................................26
INDEX
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
Replacing the remote control battery
To replace the batteries in the remote control, the battery door
must first be removed. Push down on the battery door release
latch, see step 1, then push the door in a downward direction, see
step 2. Place the batteries into the battery compartment as
pictured below to complete the installation.
1
Push in
2
Slide
down
Operating the remote control
When using the remote control, be sure to stay within a 30
degree angle of the sensor on the receiver. Keep in mind that
any obstructions between the remote control and the receiver
will affect performance.
Battery Polarity
Orientation
-
+
+
-
Notes on battery
If the remote control functions better when it is closer to
the unit, the battery may need to be replaced.
In case of any leakage of the battery, dispose of the battery
right away and avoid touching the chemical discharge.
Make sure to clean the remote control’s battery
compartment before installing a new battery.
30 30
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1
POWER
Turns the unit ON or to STANDBY.
2
INPUT SELECT
Press to select video source.
1
2
3
4
5
6
INPUT SELECT
SAP
ASPECT
SLEEP
AV
VGA
EQ
DISP JUMP
13
14
15
3
SAP
SAP (Secondary Audio Program) selection
4
EQ
Selects audio equalization mode.
5
ASPECT
Selects between wide (16:9) or normal (4:3)
viewing modes.
6
7
8
9
10
CH +
CH -
16
DISP
Brings up the on-screen display showing
information for the playback session.
7
ARROWS
Use to navigate disc menus, on-screen setup
menu, etc.
8
ENTER
13
SLEEP
Enables the sleep timer.
14
MUTE
Toggle switch to turn audio on or off.
15
JUMP
Used to switch back and forth between
last two TV channels previously seen.
16
VOLUME
Increases or decreases audio volume.
17
CH/A
Channel Add. Used to add channels into
memory.
Selects options in menus.
11
9
MENU
Accesses the system setup menu.
12
CH/D
CH/A
17
10
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Press to change TV channel up (CH+) or
down (CH-).
11
LCD TV
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Used to enter numeric values while setting
presets, using GOTO and more
12
. CH/D
Channel Delete. Used to remove
previously programmed channels from
memory.
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BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS
Bottom View
1 2
3
Rear Panel View
5
4
7
6
8 9 10
11 12
1
ANTENNA IN
Connect to your cable outlet or antenna
source
2
POWER INPUT
Attach the power adapter to this port
3
SPEAKER OUTPUT (R)
You may attach an external speaker
(not included) to this port to extend the
RIGHT speaker.
4
HEADPHONES
Use this to connect external
headphones (not included)
INPUT 1
5
AUDIO (L + R)
Left and right audio inputs for INPUT1
6
VIDEO 1
Composite video input for INPUT1
7
S-VIDEO
S-Video input for INPUT1
Pr, Pb, Y
8
Component video input for INPUT1
INPUT 2
9
AUDIO (L + R)
Left and right audio inputs for INPUT2
10
Pr, Pb, Y
Component video input for INPUT2
11
VGA
VGA video input for INPUT2
12
SPEAKER OUTPUT (L)
You may attach an external speaker
(not included) to this port to extend the
LEFT speaker.
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