Haier 55D3550 User Manual

55D3550

	Contents
Safety and warnings.......................................................................................	2-3
Introduction..................................................................................................	4
Base stand assembly......................................................................................	5
Installation...................................................................................................	6-9
Remote Control.............................................................................................	10
Operation.....................................................................................................	11-13
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................	14
Warranty.......................................................................................................	15

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this Television near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiations, heat registers, stoves, or other Television (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protected the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the Television.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Unplug this Television during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the Television 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 Television, the Television has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14)Mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

15)The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloth, curtains, etc.

16)No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the Television.

17)Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

18)The use of Television in moderate climate.

19)The Television shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Television.

20)To avoid any injury caused by lean of the product, please always ensure the whole product was placed within the table surface in horizontal.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The symbol indicates that dangerous voltages constituting a risk of electric shock are present within this unit.

The symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literaturaccompanying this unit.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this Television to rain or moisture.

WARNING:

The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

WARNING:

The excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Haier is committed to safely recycling electronic products and product materials. Please check for a local recycling location in the United States at: 1800RECYCLING.COM or call 1.800.RECYCLING.

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmetal Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environmetal through energy efficient practices.

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory default" (Energy Saving mode) setting and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved. Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for Energy Star rating.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS

High voltages are used in the operation of this television receiver. Do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose the television receiver to rain or moisture.

Do not drop or push objects into the television cabinet slots or openings. Never spill any kind of liquid on the television receiver.

Do not block the ventilation holes on the back cover of the TV. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components.

Do not trap the power supply cord under the television receiver's stand.

Never stand on, lean on, or suddenly push the television or its stand. You should pay special attention to children. Serious injury may result if it falls.

Do not place your television on an unstable cart, stand, shelf or table. Serious injury to an individual and/or damage to the television may result if it falls.

When the television receiver is not used for an extended period of time, it is advisable to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Avoid exposing the television receiver to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Do not stand the television receiver directly on other products which give off heat, e.g. video cassette players and audio amplifiers. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the television.

If the television is to be built into a compartment or similar enclosure, the minimum distances must be maintained. Heat build-up can reduce the life of your television, and can also be dangerous.

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INTRODUCTION

Main features

Accessories

■Integrated ATSC TV tuner for HDTV broadcast reception

■High brightness provides a vivid and brilliant picture

■Deeper blacks and brighter whites with high contrast

■Wide Screen aspect ratio (16:9) for a complete home theater experience

■HDMI input for true digital connection

■VGA port for connection to PC

■Built-in stereo speaker system

■Full-function Remote Control

Power cable...................................	1
Infrared Remote Control....................	1
User’s Manual .................................	1
Battery(AAA)...................................	2

Main Specifications

Viewing Picture Size (diagonal)	55 inches
Resolution:	1920 x 1080
Power supply	AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Power consumption	135W
Audio Output Power (THD 7%):	2x10W
Aspect Ratio:	16:9
TV System:	ATSC Digital system and NTSC Analog system
Video Signal System:	NTSC
Receiving Channel:	Cable :1-135/ Air: 2-69 (ATV&DTV)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Input	x 3 (1 HDMI input is MHL enabled)
Component (YPbPr) Input	x 1
Composite Video Input	x 1
Analog RGB (VGA) Input	x 1
Audio Input	x 2
Headphone Output	x 1
Coaxial Output	x 1
USB Input	x 1
Horizontal definition (TV line)	Composite Video Input	>=350
	Video Input	>=400
	Component (YPbPr)	>=400

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Base Stand Assembly Instruction

1.Locate the bottom bracket into the gap in the bottom of the TV, and check that it is securely held in place by its screws.

M4x30PWM(2PCS)

M4x38PWM(2PCS)

2. Attach the base stand to the stand neck firmly tightening the supplied screws.

M4x12PWB(4PCS)

Note: This stand is not a swivel stand. Do not attempt to rotate the TV.

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INSTALLATION

Front panel				Side panel

					4
		1
			3	2
		30	30		1.	: Display the input source menu.
					2.	MENU: Display main MENU.
					3.	CH+/CH-: In TV mode, press "CH+" or "CH-" to
					change the channel up and down. In MENU mode, press
					"CH+" or "CH-" to select items; In standby mode, press
					"CH+" or "CH-" to turn on the TV.
	1:	Remote control sensor.			4. VOL+/VOL-: Adjust sound level. In MENU mode,
					press "VOL+ " or "VOL- " to adjust the item that you
	2:	Indicator LED: WHITE		POWER ON.
					selected.
	3:	Indicator LED: RED		STANDBY.	5.	: Press this button to turn the unit ON from
					STANDBY mode. Press it again to turn the set back to
	4:	Panel keys
					STANDBY.

REAR Connections

COMPOSITE

AC-INPUT 100-240V~50/60Hz

RF

HDMI1

All the terminals are (from left to right):

POWER SOCKET, RF, VIDEO, AUDIO INPUT, HDMI1.

Note: AV and component (YPbPr) share the R and L audio inputs.

SIDE Connections

	HDMI2			HDMI3	COMPONENT
COAXIAL	MHL	VGA	PC AUDIO	HEADPHONE	USB

All the terminals are (from left to right):

COAXIAL (audio output), MHL/HDMI2, VGA, PC AUDIO, HDMI3, HEADPHONE, YPbPr(COMPONENT)INPUT, USB.

Note: When HDMI has an input signal coming from a DVI source then the audio input signal must be connected to the PC audio input.

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INSTALLATION

ANTENNA

Note:

Aerial connections: IEC (female).

Input impendance: 75 unbalanced.

PC

STEPS:

Be sure both the TV and computer are powered off. 1.Connect a VGA and audio cable.

2.Connect the power cord.

3.Turn on the TV, switch to PC mode. 4.Turn on the PC.

	HDMI2			HDMI3	COMPONENT
COAXIAL	MHL	VGA	PC AUDIO	HEADPHONE	USB

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INSTALLATION

PC

PRESET MODE

	RESOLUTION	V.Freq.(Hz)	H.Freq.(KHz)
1	640*480	60	31.47
2	800*600	60	37.88
3	1024*768	60	48.36
4	1280*1024	60	63.98
5	1366*768	60	47.71
6	1920*1080	60	67.50

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INSTALLATION

AV EQUIPMENT

There are three HDMI ports located on the back of your TV. You can connect a Blu-ray player, DVD player, or other video equipment through these ports.

The HDMI2 port is MHL enabled. You can connect MHL devices, such as the compatible mobile phones and tablets.

NOTE: a USB to HDMI cable is required to connect a mobile phone or tablet to the TV. Please check the documentation of your device.

There is one component (Y, Pb, Pr) and one composite (AV) video input located on the back of your TV. You can connect a VCR, cable box, or other video equipment to these jacks. Please see the diagram below. You may also need to refer to the owner's manual of the device that you are trying to connect.

	HDMI2			HDMI3	COMPONENT
COAXIAL	MHL	VGA	PC AUDIO	HEADPHONE	USB

VIDEO EQUIPMENT with YPbPr

Y Yellow (video)

W White(audio L)

R Red(audio R or Pr)

B Blue(Pb)

G Green(Y)

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

TO VIDEO

OUTPUTS

TO AUDIO OUTPUTS

The television's inputs can be connected to the following types of equipment: VCR, multi disc player,

DVD, camcorder, video game or stereo system, etc.....

YPbPr can support these video formats:480i,576i,480p,576p,720p,1080i, 1080p.

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REMOTE CONTROL

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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				1.Press to turn on and off the TV.
			13	2.USB: Press to launch the USB multimedia mode.
				3.Select a closed caption option.
			14	4.Press to input a channel.
				5.Press to select the digital sub-channels.For example, to
				enter “54-3”, press“54”,“●”, and then “3”.
				6.Press C	CH to go to the next or previous channel
				in the channel list. Press VOL+ or VOLto increase or
				decrease the volume.
				7.Return to the previous menu.
			15	8.Press to display the TV status information.
	16			9.Select MONO, STEREO, SAP in NTSC (analog TV)
				system.
				10.Press to cycle through the sleep timer options.
				11.Press to cycle through the different sound settings.
	17			12.Open the channel list in TV mode.
				13.Show the input source menu.
			18
				14.Switch to the HDMI2/MHL input.
			19	15.Press to go to the last viewed channel.
				16.Switches the TV sound on or off.
			20	17.Press to open the on-screen display (OSD) menu.
			21	18.Exit the on-screen display.
				19.Press to change the aspect ratio.
			22	20.Press to cycle through the available picture modes.
				21.Press to confirm selections in an on-screen menu or to
				open a submenu.
*			23	22.Open the favorite channel list in TV mode.
				23.Reserved.
	24			24. Reverse/Fast forward: Use these buttons to control
	25			music/photo playback.

25. PLAY/PAUSE: Press to play/pause music or photo slideshow in USB mode.

26. Reserved.

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OPERATION

1. PICTURE MENU

In this menu, you can adjust the picture options,

such as contrast, brightness, etc.

Press to select, press OK to adjust.

	TV	Picture Mode	Energy Saving
		Contrast	50
		Brightness	50
	Picture	Sharpness	50
		Tint	50
	Audio	Color	50
		Color Temperature
	Setup	Advanced Video
	Lock
		MENU Back	Move OK ENTER

Note:

1) If you want to adjust contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness, the picture mode will be set to user.

2)Adjust the color tempertaure to Cool to give the white colors a blue tint, Normal to give the white colors a neutral tint, Warm to give the white colors a red tint.

Energy Saving picture mode is the default setting, if you select some other options, the power consumption may change.

Note:

1)Audio language is available in ATSC/TVmode only.

2)Auto volume is available only when the input signal volume is too large or there is distortion.

3. SETUP menu

In this menu, you can adjust the Menu language, Closed Caption, adjust the sleep timer, time zone, Restore Default, etc.

Press to select, press OK to adjust.

	TV	Menu Language	English
		Closed Caption	off
	Picture	Steep Timer
		Time Zone	Pacific
	Audio	DST	off
		Time Format	12-hour
		Clock
	Setup	Restor Default
		Software Update
	Lock
		MENU Back	Move OK ENTER

3.1 Closed Caption

1.1 VGA Setting

When a PC is connected, you can adjust the VGA settings.

1)H-Pos: Adjust the horizontal position of the screen.

2)V-Pos: Adjust the vertical position of the screen.

3)Clock: Fine tune the screen width.

4)Phase: Fine tune the phase of the screen. Usually you don't adjust this item.

5)Auto: Auto adjust to fit the screen.

	VGA Setting
H-Pos	50
V-Pos	38
Clock	50
Phase	17
Auto

MENU

2.AUDIO menu

In this menu, you can ajust the sound options. Press to select, press OK to adjust.

TV	Sound Mode	Standard
	Bass	50
Picture	Treble	50
	Balance	50
	MTS	Stereo
Audio	Digital Output	RAW
	Surround Sound	Off
Setup	Audio Only	Off
	Auto Volume	Off
Lock
	MENU Back	Move OK ENTER

CC Mode

CC On

Basic Selection CC1

Advanced Selection Servicel

Option

OK

1)CC Mode: Switch the closed caption mode.

2)Advanced selection: only available in ATSC.

3)Option: Used to edit the CC font.

Note:

1) Restore Default: Restore Default will clear all the saved channels and reset all of the settings to the factory default values.

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OPERATION

4.LOCK MENU

In this menu, you can change the password and adjust the vchip settings.

Enter the password, to enter the lock menu. The factory default password is 0000.

TV	Enter Password
			OK
		-----
Picture	System Lock
Audio	US
	Canada
Setup	RRT Setting
	Reset RRT
	Change Password
Lock
	MENU Back		Move OK ENTER

4.1 Change Password

1)Enter old password: Input the old password.

2)Enter new password: Input the new password. 3)Confirm password: Input the new password again.

4.2 System Lock

When the System Lock switch is ON, the options listed below can be adjusted.

4.3 US

Press OK to display the following screen.

US

TV

MPAA

MENU

1) TV: Press OK display the following screen.

TV RATING

ALL

FV

V

S

L

D

MENU

And use the OK key to lock/unlock Parental Controls .

2) MPAA: Switching the movie-rating control level; N/A, G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X.

Rating		Description
	G	General audiences, All Ages admitted
	PG	Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be
		Suitable for children.
Age	PG-13	Parents strongly cautioned. Some material .may be
		Inappropriate for children under 13.
	R	Restrict. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult
		guardian(age varies in some jurisdictions)
	NC-17	No one 17 and under admitted.
	X	X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be
		encoded in the data of older movies.

4.4 Canada

Press OK, to display the following screen.

Canada

Canada Eng

Canada Fre

MENU

1) Canada English: Switching the English rating control level: EXEMPT, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+, 18+.

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OPERATION

Rating

Description

EExempt: Includes news, sports, documents and other information programming: talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

CChildren: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of securityand well-being.

C8+ Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen .

GGeneral: Considered acceptable for all age groups, Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.

Age PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.

14+ Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline But it must be integral to the devel opment of plot or character. Language usage could be profane and nudity , present within the context of theme.

18+ Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of secretary and nudity.

2)Canada French: Switching the French-rating control level: E, G, 8ANS+, 13 ANS+, 16ANS+, 18ANS+.

Rating

Description

E Exempt programming

GGeneral: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.

		8ans+	General but inadvisable for young children :May be viewed by a
	Age		wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to
			children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and
			real situations. Recommended for viewing with paren.
		13ans+	Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes
			and in tense violence.
		16ans+	Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and violence.
		18ans+	Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent
			violent scenes and extreme violence.

4.5 RRT setting

In ATSC digital TV mode, it can be adjusted

4.6 Reset RRT:

Press OK to reset the RRT settings to the factory default values.

5. TV MENU

In this menu, you can adjust digital and analog TV Channels.

Press to select, press OK to adjust.

Air/Cable

Cable

Channel Scan

TV

Favorite

Show/Hide

Picture

DTV Signal

Audio e-Manual

Setup

Lock

MENU Back

Move

OK ENTER

5.1 Air/Cable:

Select Air TV signal or cable TV signal.

5.2 Channel Scan:

If it's the first time you use the TV, you should scan all the TV channels first.

Press OK to confirm and to display the following screen.

	Air/Cable	Cable
TV	Channel Scan
	Enter
Picture	Favorite
Audio	Show/Hide
	DTV Signal
Setup	e-Manual
Lock
	MENU Back	Move OK ENTER

Status Scanning

Analog Channels:	0
Digital Channels:	0

5 %...

MENU

5.3 Favorite:

Press OK to choose/delete favorite channels.

5.4 Show/Hide

Press OK to display/ hide the current channel.

5.5 DTV signal

Display the DTV signal strength. It can't be selected or adjusted.

5.6 e-Manual

Display the user guide.

6. Multimedia

You can display the Music and Photo files by using the USB port that is located on the rear panel:

Haier Innovation Life

		PHOTO		MUSIC
USB2.0		EXIT Back		Move	OK Select
		MUSIC
			Return
			Up Folder
			A-Lin-.mp3
		James Blunt-you are beautiful.mp3
				.mp3
				.mp3
Play 00:04:22					00:04:22
	EXIT Back		Move	OK	Select

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

microwave, electronic equipment,

car/motorcycle, fluorescent light

Component (Y Pb Pr) connections

The LCD TV panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details in vibrant color. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of red, green, blue, black or white. Please note this does not affect the performance of the product.

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