Finlux 40F8030 User Manual

40F8030
colour television
owner’s manual
Contents
Package Contents .................................................. 3
Features ................................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................. 4
Preparation ............................................................. 4
Safety Precautions ................................................. 4
Power Source ..................................................... 4
Power Cord ......................................................... 4
Moisture and Water ............................................ 4
Cleaning.............................................................. 4
Ventilation ........................................................... 4
Heat and Flames ................................................ 4
Lightning ............................................................. 5
Replacement Parts ............................................. 5
Servicing ............................................................. 5
Waste Disposal ................................................... 5
Instructions for waste disposal:........................... 5
Countries ............................................................ 5
Disconnecting the Device ................................... 5
Headphone Volume ............................................ 5
Installation........................................................... 5
LCD Screen ........................................................ 5
Warning .............................................................. 5
Environmental Information ..................................... 7
Repair Information .................................................. 7
Remote Control Handset ........................................ 7
Remote Control Buttons ......................................... 8
LED TV and Operating Buttons .............................. 9
Viewing the Connections - Back Connectors ......... 9
Viewing the Connections - Side Connectors ........ 10
Aerial Connection ..................................................11
Power Connection .................................................11
Switching the TV On/Off ........................................11
To Switch the TV On ..........................................11
To Switch the TV Off ..........................................11
First Time Installation.............................................11
Connecting to a DVD Player................................. 13
Connecting the LED TV to a PC ........................... 13
Side HDMI Connection (HDMI 4) ......................... 13
Using Side AV Connectors ................................... 14
Using Other Connectors ....................................... 14
USB Memory Connection ..................................... 14
Connecting to a Wired Network (optional) ............ 16
Connecting to a Wireless Network (Optional)....... 17
Input Selection ...................................................... 18
Basic Operations .................................................. 18
Operation with the Buttons on the TV ............... 18
Volume Setting .............................................. 18
Programme Selection ................................... 18
Viewing Main Menu ....................................... 18
AV Mode ....................................................... 18
Operation with the Remote Control .................. 18
Volume Setting .............................................. 18
Programme Selection (Previous or Next
Programme) .................................................. 18
Programme Selection (Direct Access) .......... 18
Viewing the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) .... 18
EPG Timeline Menu .......................................... 18
EPG Programme Guide Menu .......................... 19
EPG Now and Next Menu................................. 19
Recording via EPG Screen ............................... 19
Programme Options.......................................... 19
Installation ............................................................ 20
Auto Channel Scan Menu Operation ................ 20
Manual Tuning ..................................................... 20
Analogue Fine Tune.......................................... 21
First Time Installation ........................................ 21
Clear Service List (*) ......................................... 21
Managing Stations: Channel List .......................... 21
Operating the Channel List ............................... 22
Moving a Channel ............................................. 22
Deleting a Channel ........................................... 22
Renaming a Channel ........................................ 22
Locking a Channel ............................................ 22
Managing Stations: Favourites ............................. 22
Button Functions ............................................... 22
Managing Stations: Sorting Channel List ............. 23
On-Screen Information ......................................... 23
Media Playback Using Media Browser ................. 23
Viewing Videos via USB .................................. 24
Viewing Photos via USB ................................... 24
Slideshow Options ............................................ 24
Playing Music via USB ..................................... 25
Media Browser Settings .................................... 25
Viewing Internet Services .................................... 25
Using DLNA Network Service ............................... 26
Information ........................................................ 26
Step 1: Nero Media Home Installation .............. 26
Step 2: Connecting to a Wired or Wireless
Network............................................................. 26
Wired Connection ............................................. 26
Wireless Connection ......................................... 26
Step 3: Playing Shared Files via Media Browser .... 26
Timeshift Recording ............................................. 27
Instant Recording ................................................. 28
Watching Recorded Programmes ....................... 28
Changing Image Size: Picture Formats ................ 29
Conguring Picture Settings ................................. 30
Operating Picture Settings Menu Items ............ 30
Picture Settings Menu Items ............................. 30
PC Picture Settings........................................... 31
Conguring Sound Settings .................................. 31
Operating Sound Settings Menu Items ............. 31
Sound Settings Menu Items.............................. 31
Conguring Your TV’s Settings ............................. 32
Operating Settings Menu Items ........................ 32
Settings Menu Items ......................................... 32
Using a Conditional Access Module (not
supplied) ............................................................... 32
Viewing Conditional Access Menu (*) ............... 32
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Conguring Language Preferences ...................... 33
Parental Control.................................................... 34
Parental Settings Menu Operation (*) ............... 34
Timers ................................................................... 34
Setting Sleep Timer .......................................... 34
Setting Programme Timers ............................... 34
Adding a Timer .............................................. 34
Editing a Timer .............................................. 35
Deleting a Timer ............................................ 35
Recording Conguration ....................................... 35
Conguring Date/Time Settings ............................ 35
Conguring Source Settings ................................. 36
Conguring Network Settings ............................... 36
Conguring Wired Device Settings ................... 36
Setting Network Type ........................................ 36
Setting Conguration Status ............................. 36
IP Address ........................................................ 36
Conguring Wired Network Settings in Advanced
Mode ................................................................. 36
Wi-Fi Settings (Optional) ...................................... 37
Information ........................................................ 37
Delete Saved Wi Proles ................................ 37
Connecting to your Cell Phone via WiFi
(Optional) .......................................................... 37
Conguring Other Settings ................................... 38
Operation .......................................................... 38
Other Features ..................................................... 38
Digital Teletext ...................................................... 39
Analogue Teletext ................................................. 39
Tips ....................................................................... 40
Appendix A: INTERNET PORTAL .......................... 41
Appendix B: BBC iPlayer Launch .......................... 42
Playing a Programme via iPlayer...................... 42
Searching a Programme .................................. 42
Appendix C: PC Input Typical Display Modes ...... 43
Appendix D: AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility
(Input Signal Types) .............................................. 44
Appendix E: Supported DVI Resolutions .............. 45
Appendix F: Supported File Formats for USB
Mode..................................................................... 45
Appendix G: Software Upgrade ............................ 46
Manual Software Update .................................. 46
Appendix H: Nero MediaHome Installation.......... 47
Specications ....................................................... 50
Digital Reception (DVB-T) .................................... 50
Important Instruction ............................................. 51
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Package Contents
P -
P +
SOURCE
INTERNET
GHI
PQRS
SCREEN
MENU
EPG
BACK
1
4
7
-
V +
V
SWAP
ABC DEF
JKL MNO
TUV WXYZ
LANG SUBTITLE
INFO
PRESETS
FAV SLEEP
TEXT
EXIT
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
Y B T N 1M UT O Y B T N 2M UT OMULTIMEDIA
Remote Control
USB Wi Dongle
(Optional)
LED TV
Batteries: 2 X
AAA
Instruction Book
Nero media home
CD
1 X Video
& Audio
Connection
Cable
Features
Remote controlled colour LED TV.
Fully integrated Terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T MPEG2) (DVB-T MPEG4).
4 HDMI connectors.
2 USB inputs.
Programme recording.
Programme timeshifting.
10.000 programmes.
On Screen Display (OSD) menu system.
2 Scart sockets.
Teletext, Fastext, TOP text.
Headphone connection.
Automatic programming system.
Forward or backward manual tuning.
Sleep timer / Child lock.
Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
NTSC playback.
AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting).
Auto power down.
PLL (Frequency Search).
PC input.
Plug&Play for Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7.
Active Antenna Power.
• Picture Off function.
The illustrations and the OSD in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.
Note: You should check the contents after opening your purchase and make sure that every item is included.
Note: The HDMI connection between PC and TV may cause radio interference in which case it is recommended to use VGA (DSUB-15) connection.
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Introduction
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Thank you for choosing this product. This manual will
guide you through the proper operation of your TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual thoroughly.
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
This device is intended to receive and display TV programmes. The different connection options make an additional expansion of the reception and display sources possible (receiver, DVD player, DVD recorder, VCR, PC etc.). This device is only suitable for dry indoor use. This appliance is intended solely for private domestic use and may not be used for industrial and commercial purposes. We exclude liability in principle, if the device is not used
as intended, or unauthorized modications have been
made. To operate your LED TV in extreme ambient conditions may cause damage to the device.
Preparation
For ventilation, leave a free space of at least 10 cm all around the set. To prevent any fault and unsafe situations, please do not place any objects on top of the set.
Use this device in moderate climates.
Operating temperature: 0 0C to +40 0C
Safety Precautions
Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully.
Power Source
The TV set should be operated only from a 220-240V AC, 50 Hz outlet. Ensure that you select the correct voltage setting for your convenience.
Power Cord
Do not place the set, a piece of furniture, etc. on the power cord or pinch the cord. Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling from the power cord and never touch the power cord with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be placed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on.
A damaged power cord can cause re or give you an
electric shock. When it is damaged and needs to be
replaced, it should be done by qualied personnel.
Moisture and Water
Do not use this device in a humid and damp place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in the kitchen, etc). Do not expose this device to rain or water, as this may be dangerous and do not place objects
lled with liquids, such as ower vases,
on top.
If any solid object or liquid falls into the cabinet, unplug
the TV and have it checked by qualied personnel
before operating it any further.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the TV set from the wall outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, dry cloth.
Ventilation
The slots and openings on the TV set are intended for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation. To prevent overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered in anyway.
Heat and Flames
The set should not be placed near to
open ames and sources of intense heat
such as an electric heater. Ensure that no
open ame sources, such as candles, are
placed on top of the TV. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
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Lightning
In case of a storm and lightning or when going on holiday, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician has used replacement parts,
which are specied by the manufacturer or have the same specications as the original one. Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electrical shock or
other hazards.
Servicing
Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not remo ve the cove r yourself as this may result in an electric shock.
Waste Disposal
Instructions for waste disposal:
Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as a foil bag, must be kept away from children.
Batteries, including those which are heavy metal- free, should not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
Don’t try to recharge batteries, there is a danger of
explosion. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type.
The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in the LED PANEL contains a small amount of mercury; please follow the local laws or regulations for disposal.
Information for Users in European Union Countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical device should be disposed at the end of its service life separately from your household wastes. There are separate collection systems for recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
Disconnecting the Device
The mains plug is used to disconnect the TV set from the mains and therefore it must remain readily operable.
Headphone Volume
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Installation
To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions when mounted to the wall (if the option is available).
LCD Screen
The LCD panel is a very high technology product
with over 6 million thin lm transistors, giving you ne
picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels
may appear on the screen as a xed blue, green or
red point. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.
Warning
Do not leave your TV in standby or operating mode when you leave your house.
Electrical device not in the hands of children
Never let children use electrical devices unsupervised. Children cannot always recognize properly any possible dangers. Batteries / accumulators can be life threatening when swallowed. Store batteries out of the reach of small children. In case of swallowing a battery medical aid has to be sought immediately. Also keep packaging away from children as there is a danger of suffocation.
“DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are
trademarks, service marks, or certication marks of
the Digital Living Network Alliance.”
The Standby / On button does not fully switch off this product. Moreover, the device continues to consume power in standby mode. In order to separate the device completely from mains, the mains plug has to be pulled from the mains socket. Because of that the device should be set up in a way, that an unobstructed access to mains socket is guaranteed, so that in case of emergency the mains plug can be pulled immediately. During periods of prolonged non­use the TV should be disconnected from the main power supply.
“HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definitio n Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”
The “HD TV 1080p” Logo is a trademark of EICTA.
The DVB logo is the registered trademark of the Digital Video Broadcasting—DVB—project.
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Environmental Information
This television is designed to consume less energy to save environment. You not only help to save the • environment but you can also save money by reducing electricity bills thanks to the energy efciency features
of this TV. To reduce energy consumption, you should take the following steps:
You can use the Power Save Mode setting, located in the Picture Settings menu. If you set the Power
Save Mode as Eco, the TV will switch to energy-saving mode and the luminance level of the TV set will be decreased to the optimum level. Note that some picture settings will be unavailable when the TV is in Power Save Mode.
If you set Power Save Mode as Picture off, a message will appear on the screen and backlight will be off within three seconds. Press any button on the remote controller to activate the picture again.
When the TV is not in use, please switch off or disconnect the TV from the mains plug. This will also reduce energy consumption.
Disconnect power when going away for a prolonged period.
It is highly recommended to activate Power Save Mode setting to reduce your annual power consumption
Please help us to save the environment by following these steps.
Repair Information
Please refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Only qualied personnel must repair the TV. Please contact
the dealer where you purchased this TV for further information.
Remote Control Handset
Remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote control by gently pulling backwards from the indicated part.
Insert two AAA/R3 or equivalent type batteries inside. Observe the correct polarity (+/-) when inserting batteries and replace the battery cover.
Note: Remove the batteries from the remote control when it will not be used for a long period. Otherwise it can be damaged due to any leak from the batteries.
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Remote Control Buttons
P-
P+
SOURCE
INTERNET
GHI
PQRS
SCREEN
MENU
EPG
BA CK
1
4
7
-V+V
SWAP
ABC DEF
JKL MNO
TUV WXYZ
LANG
SUBTITLE
INFO
PRESETS
FAV SLE EP
TEXT
EXI T
2
3
5
6
8
9
0
TITLE
ROOT
ZOOM
R EP E AT
YB T N1M UT O Y B T N 2M UT OMULTIMEDIA
Activate Portal mode (*)1.
Play (in Media Browser mode) 2.
Programme recording3.
Fast rewind (in Media Browser mode)4.
No function5.
Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II / Current Language (*) / 6. Play preview (in Media Browser mode)
Image size 7.
Teletext / Mix8.
Electronic Programme Guide9.
Numeric buttons10.
AV / Source11.
Menu on/off 12.
Programme Down - Page up / Programme Up - 13. Page down
Back to previous menu 14.
Green button15.
Red button16.
Media Browser17.
My Button 1(**)18.
My Button 2(**)19.
Info / Reveal (in TXT mode)20.
Blue button21.
Yellow button22.
Exit (in DTV mode) / Return / Index page (in TXT 23. mode)
OK / Select / Hold (in TXT mode) / Channel List24.
Volume up / down25.
Navigation buttons26.
Mute27.
Previous programme / Now (in EPG mode)28.
Sleep timer29.
Favourite mode selection30.
Picture mode selecion / Changes picture mode 31. (in Media Browser video mode)
Subtitle on-off / TXT subtitle (analogue TV mode) 32. / Subtitle (in Media Browser mode).
No function33.
Fast forward (in Media Browser mode)34.
Stop (in Media Browser mode)35.
Pause / Timeshift recording36.
Standby37.
Operation LED light 38.
(*) Please refer to Portal TV section to learn how to use remote control while in portal TV function.
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(**)USING MY BUTTON 1&2
When on a desired source, channel or link, press
MY BUTTON 1 or 2 for ve seconds, until the “MY
BUTTON IS SET” message is displayed on the
screen. This conrms that the selected MY BUTTON
is now associated with the selected function.
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LED TV and Operating Buttons
FRONT and REAR VIEW
Control buttons VIEW
Control Buttons
12
1 3
Viewing the Connections - Back Connectors
Standby/On button1.
TV/AV button2.
Programme Up/Down buttons3.
Volume Up/Down buttons4.
Note: Press ” and buttons at the same time to view main menu.
EXT 21. inputs or outputs for external devices.
EXT 12. inputs or outputs for external devices. Connect the SCART cable between SCART socket on the
TV and SCART socket on your external device (such as a decoder, a VCR or a DVD player).
Note: If an external device is connected via the SCART socket, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode. Note: SCART cable not supplied.
Component Video Inputs (YPbPr)3. are used for connecting component video.
You can connect the component video and audio sockets with a device that has component output.
Connect the component video cables between the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS on on the TV and the component video outputs of your device. While connecting, be sure that the letters on your TV, “Y”, “Pb”, “Pr” correspond with your device’s connectors.
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PC/YPbPr Audio Inputs4. are used for connecting audio signals of a PC or a device that connects to the
TV via YPbPr. Connect the PC audio cable between the AUDIO INPUTS on the TV and audio output of your PC to enable PC audio. Connect the audio cable between AUDIO INPUTS on the TV and audio outputs of your device to enable component audio.
Subwoofer Out5. is for connecting an external, active subwoofer to the set to give a much deeper bass effect. Use an appropriate RCA cable to connect the set to a subwoofer unit.
S/PDIF Digital Out6. outputs digital audio signals of the currently watched source. Use a digital optic cable to transfer audio signals to a device that has S/PDIF input.
RF Input7. connects to an aerial or cable system. Note that if you use a decoder or a media recorder, you should connect the aerial cable through the device to the television with an appropriate antenna cable, as shown in the illustration in the following pages.
HDMI 3: HDMI Input8.
HDMI 2: HDMI Input9.
HDMI 1: HDMI Input 10. HDMI Inputs are for connecting a device that has an HDMI socket. Your LED TV is capable of
displaying High Denition pictures from devices such as a High Denition Satellite Receiver or DVD
Player. These devices must be connected via the HDMI sockets or Component Socket. These sockets can accept either 720p or 1080p (optional) signals. No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.
PC Input11. is for connecting a personal computer to the TV set. Connect the PC cable between the PC INPUT on the TV and the PC output on your PC
Ethernet input (for service).12.
Viewing the Connections - Side Connectors
CI Slot is used for inserting a CI card. A CI card allows you to view all the channels 1. that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section.
USB Inputs. 2.
Note that programme recording feature is available via these USB inputs. You can connect external hard disk drives to this input.
Side HDMI Input (HDMI 4) is for connecting a device that has an HDMI socket.3.
Headphone jack is used for connecting an external headphone to the system. 4. Connect to the HEADPHONE jack to listen to the TV from headphones (optional).
Side audio-video connection5. input is used for connecting video and audio signals of external devices. To make a video connection, you must use the supplied AV connection cable for enabling connection. First, plug singular jack of the cable
to the TV’s Side AV socket. Afterwards, insert your video cable’s (not supplied) connector into the YELLOW input (located on the plural side) of the supplied AV
connection cable. Colours of the connected jacks should match.
To enable audio connection, you must use RED and WHITE inputs of the side AV
connection cable. Afterwards, insert your device’s audio cable’s connectors into
the RED and WHITE jack of the supplied side AV connection cable. Colours of the connected jacks should match.
Note: You should use audio inputs of side AV connection cable (RED & WHITE) to enable sound connection when connecting a device to your TV by using PC or
COMPONENT VIDEO input.
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Aerial Connection
1 3
Connect the aerial TV plug to the AERIAL INPUT
socket located at the rear of the TV.
Power Connection
IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz socket.
After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains.
Plug the power cable to the mains socket outlet.
Switching the TV On/Off
To Switch the TV On
Connect the power cord to the 220-240V AC, 50 Hz socket.
Press STANDBY touch button. Then the standby
LED lights up.
To switch on the TV from standby mode either:
Press the “ ” button, P+ / P- or a numeric button on the remote control.
Press the -P/CH or P/CH+ touch button on the TV. The TV will then switch on.
Note: If you switch on your TV via standby button on the
remote control, the programme/source that you were watching last will be reselected.
By either method the TV will switch on.
To Switch the TV Off
Press the “ ” button on the remote control or press the STANDBY touch button on the TV, so the TV will
switch to standby mode.
To power down the TV completely, unplug the power cord from the mains socket.
Note: When the TV is switched to standby mode, the standby LED can blink to indicate that features such as Standby Search, Over Air Download or Timer is active. The LED can also blink when you switch on the TV from standby mode.
First Time Installation
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the aerial is connected and a Common Interface module is not inserted before switching on the TV for the first time installation.
Do not insert a common interface module during the search process.
When the TV is operated for the rst time, the
installation wizard will guide you throug h the process. First, the language selection screen will be displayed:
Use “ ” or “ ” buttons to select your language and press OK button to set selected language and continue.
After selecting your language, you will be required to make the following settings: Country, Teletext
Language, Scan Encrypted and Active antenna options.
Note:
Active antenna should normally be turned off for
most UK households.
By pressing “ ” or “ ” button, select the Country you want to set and press “ ” button to highlight Teletext Language option. Use “ ” or “ ” button to select desired Teletext Language.
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Press “ ” button after setting Teletext Language option. Scan Encrypted will be then highlighted. You can set Scan Encrypted as Yes if you want to scan coded stations. After selecting the Scan Encrypted, select Active antenna feature by pressing “ ” or “ ” button. Use “ ” or “ ” button to set active antenna mode as on or off. If an active antenna is connected to your TV, you can select this option as On (5V). Antenna po wer should be Off when standard antenna is used instead of the active antenna.
You can activate Store mode option by using “ ” or “ ” button. If the Store mode is set to “enabled”, Store mode option will be available in other settings menu. If it is set to “disabled”, Store mode will not be available after the First Time Installation.
Press OK button on the remote control to continue and the following message will be displayed on the screen:
To continue please select YES and press OK. To
cancel operation, select NO and press OK.
The example below shows “UK” “England” “North West” have been selected as the regional options, after OK is pressed they can only be changed if “First time installation” is repeated. Received regional variations from the non selected region/transmitters will be stored from preset 800.
After all the available stations have been stored a channel list will be shown based on the broadcaster LCN press OK to accept this channel order and start viewing or use the Edit functions to change the order or delete unwanted channels.
Note: You can press “MENU” button to cancel.
IMPORTANT!
If you are located at a TV regional border or are able to receive broadcasts from more than one transmitter the “Choose Region” OSD will be displayed after the digital channels have been scanned.
To prevent poor quality pictures or unwanted regional variation from being stored in your main channel list you MUST! select your preferred regional options for each level where available, move the cursor to each option and press the Left/right arrow keys to view the available regions/transmitters.
Press OK button to quit channel list and watch TV.
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Connecting to a DVD Player
HDMI inputs
Scart sockets
Component
video inputs
Component
audio inputs
DVD Player
1 3
PC audio cable
(not supplied)
PC VGA cable (not supplied)
Audio inputs of the TV
PC input of the TV
Audio output of the PC
Monitor output of the PC
If you want to connect a DVD player to your LED TV, you can use various connections. DVD players may have different connectors. Please refer to your DVD
player’s instruction book for additional information.
Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections.
Note: Ca bles shown in the illust ration are not supplied.
If your DVD player has a HDMI socket, you can connect via HDMI. When you connect to the DVD player as illustrated below, switch to HDMI source. See, “Input Selection” section.
Use a component video cable to connect video input. For enabling audio, use a component audio cable as illustrated below. When the connection is
made, switch to YPbPr source. See, “Input selection”
section.
You may also connect through the SCART 1 or
SCART 2. Use a SCART cable as shown below.
Note: These three methods of connection perform the same function but in different levels of quality. It is not necessary to connect by all three methods.
Connecting the LED TV to a PC
For displaying your computer’s screen image on your
LED TV, you can connect your computer to the TV set. Power off both computer and television before making any connections. Use 15-pin D-sub display cable to connect a PC to the LED TV. When the connection is made, switch to PC source. See “Input selection”. Set the resolution that suits your viewing requirements. Resolution information can be found in the appendix parts.
Side HDMI Connection (HDMI 4)
The side HDMI is a convenient connection for external HDMI devices, use an appropriate HDMI cable and ensure both the TV and external device are switched off before making the connection. Select HDMI 4 from the Source list to access this input.
HDMI DEVICE SIDE VIEW
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Using Side AV Connectors
Camera
AVConnection
Cable (supplied)
AVCable
(not supplied)
Headphone
SIDE AV
External Speakers
A device that
supports
SPDIF signal.
You can connect a range of optional equipment to your
LED TV using side connectors of the TV.
For connecting a camcorder or camera , you should use AV socket (side). To do this, you must use the supplied video/audio connection cable. First, plug
single jack of the cable to the TV’s AV IN socket (side). Afterwards, insert your camera cable’s (not
supplied) connectors into the plural part of the video/ audio connection cable. Colours of the connected
jacks should match. See illustration below.
Afterwards, you should switch to Side AV source. See the section Input selection in the following sections for more information.
To listen the TV sound from headphones, you should connect headphones to your TV by using the
HEADPHONE jack as illustrated above.
Using Other Connectors
You can connect a range of optional equipment
to your LED TV. Possible connections are shown below. Note that cables shown in the illustration are not supplied.
For connecting a to a device that has SPDIF support, use an appropriate SPDIF cable to enable sound connection.
USB Memory Connection
You can connect a USB hard disk drive or USB
memory stick to your TV by using the USB inputs
of the TV. This feature allows you to play les stored
on a USB drive or record programmes.
2.5” and 3.5” inch (hdd with external power supply) external hard disk drives are supported.
To record a programme, you should rst connect a
USB disk to your TV while the TV is switched off.
You should then switch on the TV to enable the
recording feature. Otherwise the recording feature will not be available.
IMPORTANT !
You should back up your les before making any
connections to the TV set in order to avoid any possible data loss. Note that the manufacturer will not be responsible for any file damage or dataloss.
It is possible that certain types of USB devices (e.g. MP3 Players) or USB hard disk drives/memory sticks may not be compatible with this TV.
IMPORTANT: The TV supports only FAT32 disk formatting. NTFS format is not supported. If you connect a USB disk with NTFS format, the TV will ask you to format the content. See the section, “Format Disk” in the following pages for more information on disk formatting.
Note that ALL the data stored on the USB disk will be lost and then the disk format will be converted to FAT32 in such a case.
USB Disk Connection
• Plug your USB device to the USB input of the TV
while the TV is switched off.
Note: If you are going to connect a USB hard disk drive to the TV set, USB connection cable used between the disk drive and the TV should have a USB logo and should be as short as possible.
Note: While formatting a USB hard disk that has 1TB
(Tera Byte) or more le capacity, you can experience
problems with the formatting process. In such a case, you should format the disk with your personal computer and the formatted disk type should be FAT32.
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CAUTION !
Quickly plugging and unplugging USB devices, is a very hazardous operation. Do not repeatedly quickly plug and unplug the drive. This may cause physical damage to the USB player or the USB device itself.
Do not pull out USB device while playing or recording
a le.
Programme Recording
To record a programme, you should rst connect a
USB disk to your TV while the TV is switched off.
You should then switch on the TV to enable recording
feature.
IMPORTANT: When using a new USB hard disk drive,
it is recommended that you rst format the disk using
your TV’s “Format Disk” option.
To use the recording function a USB 2.0 certied
device of at least 1GB should be used, If the connected USB device is not USB 2.0 an error message will be displayed.
Recorded programmes are saved onto the connected USB disk in .TS format (MPEG-2 transport stream). If desirable, you can back up / copy these saved recordings into a personal computer.
Note: It is possible that recorded broadcasts in TS format may not be supported by your media playback software. In such a case, you should install an appropriate media playback software to your computer.
An hour of the re cordings stored occupies approximately 2 GB of space.
For more information on recording programmes, see sections “Instant Recording”, “Timeshifting”, “Electronic Programme Guide”, “Recordings Library” or “Recording Timers”.
Recorded programmes are stored in the following directory of the connected USB disk: \DVR\RECS. All recordings are indicated with a number (such
as 4801-000.ts). A text (txt) le is created for each recording. This text le includes information such as
broadcaster, programme, and recording time.
If the writing speed of the connected USB disk is
not sufcient, recording may fail and the timeshifting
feature may not be available.
Recordings of HD programmes can occupy more
space on the USB disk depending on the broadcast’s
resolution. For this reason it is recommended to use USB hard disk drives for recording HD programmes.
Do not unplug the USB/HDD during the recording. This may harm the connected USB/HDD.
On ly two pa rt itions on a HD D un it ca n be supported.
Some stream packets may not be recorded because of signal problems, so sometimes video may freeze during playback.
Record, Play, Pause, Display (for PlayListDialog) keys cannot be used when teletext is ON. If a recording starts from timer when teletext is ON, teletext is automatically turned off. Also teletext usage is disabled when there is ongoing recording or playback.
Note: If the recording time of an event is longer than the memory capacity, the following message will appear on the screen: “There is not enough space for ‘event’ but it will be recorded until the drive is full”.
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