GPX TDE3274 v2011-01 User Manual

32" LED HDTV + DVD

User’s Guide for Model TDE3274 v2011-01

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Safety Instructions & Warnings

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these Instructions.

• Keep these Instructions.

• Heed all Warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers)

that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided

plug does not t 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 specied by the
manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualied 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.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specied 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.

WARNING: Never place a television set in an unstable location.
A televisions set may fall, causing serious personal injury or
death. Many injuries, particularly to children can be avoided by
taking simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer
of the televisions set.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the television set.

• Ensuring the televisions set is not overhanging the edge of
the supporting furniture.

• Not placing the televisions set on cloth or other materials that
may be located between the televisions set and supporting
furniture.

• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on
furniture to reach the televisions set or its controls.

If your television set is being retained and relocated, the same
considerations as above should be applied.

NOTE: When choosing where to place this TV that there is a
chance of staining and marks on the surface. As with any rubber
compound made with oils, the feet could cause marks or staining
where the feet rest.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove cover (or back). No

user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing

to qualied service personnel.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user accessible
parts.

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read
Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc
Player is equipped with safety switches to
avoid exposure when the CD door is open and
the safety interlocks are defeated. Invisible
laser radiation is present when the CD Player’s
lid is open and the system’s interlock has failed
or been defeated. It is very important that you
avoid direct exposure to the laser beam at
all times. Please do not attempt to defeat or
bypass the safety switches.

WARNING : This product can expose you
to chemicals including lead, which is known

to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information go to www.P65Warnings.
ca.gov.

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FCC Warnings

Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

Battery Warnings

• WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

• If the remote control supplied with this product contains a
coin/button cell battery and the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours
and can lead to death.

• Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the
battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from children.

• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical
attention.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt
to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit. Only use
rechargeable NiMH batteries.

• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, re, or the like.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable

(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

• Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and
local guidelines.

Additional Warnings and Precautions

• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect
the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug
should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.

• CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those specied may result in

hazardous radiation exposure.

• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• WARNING: Use of this unit near uorescent lighting may
cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is

displaying erratic behavior move away from any uorescent

lighting, as it may be the cause.

• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.

• Caution and marking information is located at the rear or
bottom of the apparatus.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or
splashing.

• Objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed
on the apparatus.

• This product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.

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Table of Contents

Specications & Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �5

Specications
Includes
Inputs
Outputs
VESA Wall Mount Specications

Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �6

Connecting the Stand
Power
Remote Batteries

Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8

TV Controls & Inputs
Remote Control

Connecting Devices to Your TV � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

Connecting Cable TV or a TV Antenna
Connecting HDMI
Connecting Component (YPbPr) Video/Audio
Connecting Composite Audio/Video
Connecting a Computer
Connecting Optical Audio
Connecting the Stereo Audio Output

DVD & CD � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16

Playing a DVD or CD
Programming a DVD or CD
DVD Setup Menu

USB & SD, MMC, MS Memory Card � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17

Using a USB Thumb Drive
Using a Memory Card

Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18

Auto Scanning for Channels
Parental Controls (V-Chip)
Setting Favorites
Viewing Favorites
Setting the Clock

Customer Support � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19

Contact Information
Warranty
International Support

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Specications & Information

NOTE: Some pixels may be visible on the screen,
appearing as tiny red, green, blue or black spots. This
is normal and is not a defect on the TV, and does not
negatively affect the performance or picture quality.

Specifications

• 32" DLED display

• Display supports: 720p, 1080i, 1080p

• 1920x1080 native resolution

• DVD player: DVD, DVD±R/RW with up convert to

1080p

• CD player: CD, CD-R/RW, JPEG CD

• Aspect ratio: normal, wide, zoom, cinema

• Dynamic contrast: 60,000:1

• Brightness: 200 cd/m

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• Max color: 16.7 million

• Contrast: 6.000:1

• Response time: <8ms

• Viewing angle: 170°H, 170°V

• ATSC/NTSC tuner

• NTSC video system

• AC power: built- in AC power cable

Includes

• Removable stand

• Remote control with 2 AAA batteries

Inputs

• 2 HDMI

• Component video

• Composite video

• VGA/PC

• 3.5mm PC audio

• RCA audio

• RF antenna

• USB port

• SD/MMC/MS memory card reader

Outputs

• Optical digital audio

• RCA audio

• Stereo headphone jack

Weight with stand: 13.2 lbs.

Weight without stand: 11.2 lbs.

29"

17.4"

18.8"

7.4"

3.2"

VESA Wall Mount Specifications

• 200mm x 100mm spacing (wth. x ht.)

• M6 bolt pattern and thread pitch. A 15-25mm long bolt is

recommended, depending on the thickness of the wall bracket selected.

• We strongly recommend having this television professionally mounted.

200mm

100mm

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Connecting the Stand

Connect the stand to the mounting base and tighten the screws by hand with a phillips-head screwdriver. Do not use
a power drill to tighten the screws, as it could cause damage to the stand.

Place the TV on a towel or blanket when connecting the stand. Do not to place the TV on a surface that will scratch or
damage the TV housing or screen.

NOTE: The stand can swivel left or right to improve viewing angles.

Setup

Correct stand alignment