Element ELDTW401 User Manual
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trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials may, if
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Presence of this label on the product means it should not be disposed of as unsorted waste
and must be collected separately. As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this
product is disposed of properly.
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FCC
Federal Communications
Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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:
1. Reorient/Relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit which is different from what the receiver is
connected to.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
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Warnings and Precautions
Warnings and Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to avoid the risk of electric shock.
This equipment must not be disassembled by anyone except qualified service personnel.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
▪ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
▪ DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
▪ NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
▪ REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
Important Safety Instructions
To prevent any injuries, the following safety precautions should be observed in the installation, use,
servicing and maintenance of this equipment.
Before operating this equipment, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future
reference.
WARNING
▪ Do not place the equipment on any uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc.
The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage to
the equipment itself.
▪ Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer. This equipment and
recommended cart or stand should be handled with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart/stand to overturn.
▪ Do not disable the 3-wire grounding type plug. The grounding pin on the 3-prong plug is an
important feature. Removing the grounding pin will increase the risk of damaging the
equipment.
▪ If you can not fit the plug into the electrical outlet, contact an electrician to install a grounding
outlet.
▪ Always operate this equipment from the type of power source indicated on the rear of the
serial/model plate.
▪ Never overload wall outlets and extensions.
This symbol indicates caution points.
This symbol indicates actions that should not be done.
This symbol indicates actions that must be performed.
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Warnings and Precautions
▪ Use and handle the power cord with care. Do not place any heavy objects on the AC
power cord.
▪ Do not pull the AC power cord. Do not handle the AC power cord with a wet hand.
▪ Do not touch the power cord and antenna cable during lightning.
▪ Remove the plug from the wall outlet, if the equipment will not be used for a long period
of time.
▪ Do not place, use or handle this equipment near water.
▪ Never expose the equipment to liquid, rain, or moisture.
Seek for service if any of the above is spilled into the equipment.
▪ Do not expose the equipment to extreme temperature or to direct sunlight, as the
equipment may heat up and suffer damage.
▪ Do not install the equipment near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or any other apparatus that might produce heat.
▪ Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself.
▪ Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards and may void your warranty. Refer service to qualified personnel.
▪ Do not place or drop any other objects on top.
▪ Do not insert anything into the ventilation holes of your equipment.
Inserting any metal or flammable objects may result to fire or electric shock.
▪ Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinchrd particularly at plugs ,convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
▪ Do not place the equipment on uneven or unstable carts, stands, tables, shelves etc. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to children or adults and serious damage to
the equipment itself.
Always place the equipment on the floor or on a surface that is sturdy, level, stable and
strong enough to support the weight of the equipment.
▪ Do not block any ventilating openings. Leave an open space around the equipment.
Never place the equipment :
on a bed, sofa, rug, or any other similar surfaces; too close to drapes/curtains/walls, in a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other similar places that may cause poor ventilation.
▪ 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 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 normally, or has been dropped.
▪ Always remove the power cord from the outlet before cleaning the equipment.
▪ Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners on the equipment.
Clean only with a soft dry cloth.
▪ Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Warnings and Precautions
Outdoor Antenna Safety Instructions
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-20)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
(NEC Art250 part H)
Ground clamps
Electric service
equipment
NEC : National Electrical code
If an outdoor antenna is connected, follow the precautions below:
EXAMPLE OF OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
Section 810 of National Electrical Code (NEC) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
▪ An outdoor antenna should not be located in any area where it could come in contact with
overhead power lines, or any other electric light or power circuits.
▪ When installing an outdoor antenna system, extreme caution should be taken to prevent
contact with power lines. Direct contact with power lines may be fatal and should be avoided
at all costs.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................... 1
Warnings and Precautions
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... 2
Antenna Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
Key Features ............................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 7
Setting Your LCD TV .................................................................................................... 8
Your LCD TV ...............................................................................................................11
Your Remote Control ................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2 Installing the LCD TV
Connecting a TV Cable or an Antenna ...................................................................... 15
Connecting a VCR ..................................................................................................... 20
Connecting a Video Camera or Game Console ........................................................ 21
Connecting a DVD Player .......................................................................................... 22
Connecting a Digital TV Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver ............................... 24
Connecting an AV Equipment with HDMI Connector ................................................. 25
Connecting an AV Equipment with DVI Connector .................................................... 26
Connecting a PC........................................................................................................ 27
Connecting an Audio Receiver or a Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound System........................ 28
Chapter 3 USING THE FEATURES
Wide Screen Viewing ......................................................................................29
Using the Program Guide ................................................................................30
Customizing the VIDEO Settings ......................................................................31
Customizing the AUDIO Settings ......................................................................33
Customizing the TV Settings ............................................................................35
Customizing the SETUP Settings......................................................................37
Using the Program Block Settings ..................................................................... 41
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 46
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Various Audio/Video terminals for external equipment connection
▪ 2 sets of composite A/V input terminals
▪ 1 set of S-VIDEO terminals
▪ 2 sets of component Video input terminals
▪ 1 VGA/ Audio input terminals
▪ 2 HDMI/Audio input terminals
▪ 1 set of Audio(L/R) output terminals
▪ 2 SPDIF output terminals (Optical x 1 /Coaxial x 1)
▪ 1 Headphone terminal
The built-in TV tuner to receive HD ATSC
▪ This function allows the reception of HD broadcasting without the addition of a set top
box.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
▪ High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a small, user-friendly interconnect that
can carry up to 5 Gbps of combined video and audio in a single cable. This system
eliminates the cost, complexity and confusion of multiple cables used to connect
current A/V systems.
HDTV Component Video Inputs
▪ Offers the best video quality for DVD(HD1080p,1080i, 720p) and digital set-top-box
(HD1080p,1080i, 720p) connections.
3D Digital Noise Reduction
▪ This function can digitally reduce image noise to provide better picture quality.
Film-Mode Detection (3:2 Reverse Pull Down)
▪ This function can automatically detect content derived from film and adjust the
interlacer’s frame matching to provide a more natural-looking, clearer image of the
moving picture.
Chapter 1
Introducing the LCD TV
Key Features
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Chapter 1 Introducing the LCD TV
Make sure all of the above contents are included in the package. If you are missing
any items, please contact the Element Electronics customer service department.
LCD TV
Make sure all of the following contents are included.
Power Cord
These items are all you need to set up and operate the LCD TV in its basic configuration.
Package Contents
Remote Control/
AAA Batteries x 2
User’s Manual
Bottom Stand /
Screw Driver and Screws 4
Quick Start Guide Warranty Card
S.MODE
MTS
P. MODE
VOL.
CH.
MUTE
INPUT
GUIDE EXIT
INFO MENU
P.SIZESLEEPCAPTION
Note: the photos of the accessories are for reference only, the numbers of screws, the color
of the remote control, the type of power cord are variable based on the actual models.
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Setting Up Your LCD TV
How to install the TV Stand
Attach the Stand the TV with the bottom foam packaging material still
attached.
Read all instructions before continuing with the stand installation.
a b
Stand
Shipping box
Protective bag
Table
c. Remove protective bag from LCD unit, but DO NOT remove the bottom foam packaging
material from the TV.
d. Locate the place on the back of the TV to attach the stand. Secure the stand to the LCD
with all six screws.
c
d
Packaging material
Packaging material
Stand
Unit
Table
Unit
Table
Stand
Screws
a. Lift foam packaging material from the top of the LCD out of the box.
b. Lift LCD out of the box, with the bottom foam packaging material still attached, and place
onto a stable surface.
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If you prefer to mount your new Element Electronics TV on a wall instead of attaching it to the
stand, please reference the instructions included in the wall mounting kit (sold separately).
Remove the screws of the table stand and detach the table stand from the TV.
Soft cloth
Align the holes on the wall mounting hook units with the corresponding holes on the rear
of the TV and fasten four screws.
Soft cloth
Table stand
How to remove the TV Stand
Soft cloth
Wall mounting hook
unit (supplied with the
wall mount kit)
To prevent damaging the surface of the LCD TV, place the TV on a soft cloth.
Verify your TV’s model and be sure to use the wall mounting kit specified
for your TV model only. Contract your technician for assistance when
installing the wall mounting kit.
4 screws (supplied
with the wall mount
kit)
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Do not use caustic cleaners (porcelain, stainless steel, toilet, or oven cleaner
etc.) on the remote, as it may suffer damage.
Use a supplied antenna cable to connect the VHF/UHF signal to the LCD TV’s ANT. terminal
(refer to page15-17).
Connect the AC power cord at the back of the TV and connect the power cord to wall outlet.
Insert the 2 batteries supplied in remote control.
Connect other an external AV device (refer to page19-27).
Step1 Slide the back cover up to open the
battery compartment of the remote
control.
Step2 Insert two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the (+) and
( - ) ends of the batteries with
the (+) and ( - ) ends indicated
in the battery compartment.
Slide the cover back into place.
How to setup the TV
IR
Infrared Receiver
LED
The LED light is red when the LCD
TV is in standby and the LED light
is blue when powered up.
Right Side View and Controls
MENU
Press once to display the OSD
(on screen display), press again
to turn the OSD off.
VOL+/VOL-
Adjusts the volume up and down.
Selects the main-menu item and
change values for items when in
the OSD mode.
Turns the LCD TV on and into
standby mode.
CH+/CH-
Scans up and down through
channels. Selects sub-menu item
when in the OSD mode.
INPUT
Chooses from different input
signal sources.
VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) IN
Connects to the Composite VIDEO and
AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external
video equipment.
HEADPHONE
Connects to the external headphone
for private listening.
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Your LCD TV
Front/Right Side View and Controls
HDMI 2 IN
HDMI 1 IN
AUDIO
L R
L R L R
L R
L
R
L R
L R
AUDIO
VGA IN
VIDEO2 IN
VIDEO AUDIO
S-VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO AUDIO
YPbPr1 IN
AUDIO OUT
STEREO
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Air/Cable
VHF/UHF IN
HDTV/TV
Y Pb Pr AUDIO
YPbPr2 IN
Y Pb Pr AUDIO
HDMI2 INHDMI1 IN
VGA INPC AUDIO IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO 1 IN
COAXIAL
TV
CABLE/AIR
LLR
L R R
YPbPr1 IN
Y Pb Pr
AUDIO
YPbPr2 IN
Y Pb Pr
AUDIO
HDMI 2 IN
HDMI 1 IN
AUDIO
L R
L R L R
L R
L
R
L R
L R
AUDIO
VGA IN
VIDEO2 IN
VIDEO AUDIO
S-VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO AUDIO
YPbPr1 IN
AUDIO OUT
STEREO
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
Air/Cable
VHF/UHF IN
HDTV/TV
Y Pb Pr AUDIO
YPbPr2 IN
Y Pb Pr AUDIO
HDMI1 IN/HDMI2 IN
Connects the all digital AV
equipment with HDMI
connector.HDMI supports
enhanced, high-definition video
and two-channel digital audio.
The AUDIO(L/R) of HDMI IN is
for DVI connection.
VGA IN
Connects the PC, or other AV
equipment with VGA and
AUDIO(L/R) output jacks.
YPbPr1 IN/YPbPr2 IN
Connects to the DVD player,
Digital Set-Top-Box, or other AV
equipment with
component(YPbPr) video and
audio output jacks.
AUDIO OUT-STEREO
Connects to the AUDIO(L/R) input jacks on AV equipment.
AUDIO OUT-DIGITAL-OPTICAL/COAXIAL
Connects to the DIGITAL AUDIO jack on the digital/standard 5.1 audio system.
AC IN
Connects to the AC power cord.
AIR/CABLE IN
Connects RF input from VHF/UHF antenna or cable to receive high/standard definition television.
S-VIDEO IN
Connects to the S-VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external video equipment.
VIDEO2 IN
Connects to the composite VIDEO and AUDIO(L/R) output jacks on external video equipment.
COAXIAL
Connects to the AUDIO jack on the digital/standard 5.1 audio system.
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Rear View and Jacks
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Your Remote Control
S.MODE
MTS
P. MODE
VOL.
CH.
MUTE
INPUT
GUIDE EXIT
INFO MENU
P.SIZESLEEPCAPTION
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Turns the LCD TV on and off.
MTS Cycles through the multi-channels TV
sound(MTS) options: SAP/MONO/
STEREO
S.MODE Selects sound effect options: Surround/
Live/Dance/Techno/Classic/Soft/Rock/
Pop/Off.
P.MODE Selects picture mode: Vivid/Hi-Bright/
Cinema/Sport/User
P.SIZE Cycles through Wide mode settings :
NORMAL /FULL/WIDE/ZOOM
CAPTION Cycles through the Closed Caption:
Anlalog Closed Caption:CC1/CC2/
CC3/CC4/TT1/TT2/TT3/TT4/Off
Digital Closed Caption:Service1/
Service2/Service3/Service4/Service5/
Service6/Off
SLEEP Cycles through the LCD TV sleep timer:
OFF/10/20/30/40/50/60/90/120 mins
0-9 Select and switch to a channel by using
0-9 buttons.
In HDTV mode, use with 0-9 and
buttons to select a digital channels.
JUMP Returns to previously selected channel.
MUTE Mutes and restores the audio
VOL.+- Increases and decreases volume.
CH.+- Scans up and down the channels
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Effective range:
The remote can control the LCD TV from up to 5m away, if pointed directly at the receiver.
Input Source
TV(CABLE/AIR)
VIDEO1 (SIDE)
VIDEO2 (REAR)
VIDEO3 (S-VIDEO)
VIDEO4 (YPbPr1)
VIDEO5 (YPbPr2)
VIDEO6 (HDMI1)
VIDEO7 (HDMI2)
COMPUTER(VGA)
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GUIDE Displays the Program Guide on the
screen. Pressing again to turn GUIDE off.
EXIT Exits the OSD menu.
▲▼►◄
Cycles through OSD options and
OK selects individual menu items. OK
confirms option settings.
INFO Pressing repeatedly displays a variety of
information such as the current channel
and the input source.
MENU Displays the OSD menu on the screen.
INPUT Pressing INPUT display the source list,
use ▲▼ to select the video equipment
connected to the video inputs of your
LCD TV : TV/HDTV/VIDEO1/VIDEO2/
VIDEO3/VIDEO4/VIDEO5/VIDEO6/
COMPUTER
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