Haier HL42BG, HL37B, HL42B, HL40BG, HL37BG User Manual

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OWNER S MANUAL'

Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference.

MODEL :

HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG

Warning

WARNING

RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside refer service to qualified service personnel.

Operator Safety has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture phase, but inappropriate operation may

cause electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the

installation, use and maintenanceof th product. Read the following safety instruction before starting the operation. The User Manual uses the following symbols to ensure a safe operation and prevent any damage to operators

or properties:

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT INSIDE. IT IS DANGEROUS TO MAKE ANY KIND OF CONTACT WITH ANY INSIDE PART OF THIS PRODUCT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

FCC STATEMENT

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 Rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may be not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

FCC CAUTION:

To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interference, the provided ferrite cores must be

used when connecting this plasma display to video equipment; and maintain at least 40cm spacing to other

peripheral device.

CANADIAN NOTICE:

This Class B digital apparatus compiles with Canadian ICES-003.

. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

However there is no

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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer`s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) 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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14) 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.

15) WARNING-To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

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

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, remain it readily operable during the apparatus normal use.

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Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your product. Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on label in back of the unit.

Model number

serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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Contents

Introduction

War ni ng . . . . . . . ... .... .. .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safe ty Ins tr ucti ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Cont rols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. ..

Conn ecti on O ptio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. ....

Universal Remote control . ............ . . . . . . . . ......

Installation

Acce ssor ie s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. ..

Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . ..........................

VCR Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............

External A/V Source Setup . . . . .. . . . . ..................

DVD Connection . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............

DTV Connection..................................................

Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........

PC Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .... .. ..

Cable sample......................................................

Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....

Power source................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Take the table stand off

Operation

Switching On/Off the TV set . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ....

Choose the Menu Language . . . . ..... ....................

Choose the input source......................................

Channel Menu

Channel Scan............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chan nel Sk ip .... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Select the desired program Select the desired sound Mute

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Video Menu

How to select picture mode..................................

How to customize your own picture status .............

Audio Menu

How to select audio mode....................................

How to customize your own audio status ...............

SAP Broadcasts Setup........................................

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9 9 9 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 16 16 17

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19 19 20 20 20

21 21

22 22 23

Time Menu

Time zone setting.................................................

Date /Time setting................................................

Sleep Timer setting..............................................

Function Menu

Menu Language...................................................

OSD Timeout OSD Transparency Blue Screen DPMS

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DTV Caption Style................................................

Adjust

Scre en Set up f or PC mo de . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .

Lock Menu

Parental Control rating and categories...................

Lock setup...........................................................

Others Functions

Brie f Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... .. .. ..

Quick program view..............................................

Aspect Ratio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. .

CC (Closed Caption Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. .

Remote Control

Setting up your remote control ..............................

Remote Control Codes ........................................

Maintenance . . .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty ............................................................

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Controls

This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.

Front panel controls

Introduction

HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG

B B B B B

Earphone jack

Earphone audio

output terminal.

Connects the video signal

AV3 VIDEO Input

from a video device.

AV3 AUDIO Input

connect to hear

stereo sound from an

VIDEO

AUDIO

external device.

1.INPUT: Press to show the input source mode. In the MENU/INPUT screen, these buttons serve as OK buttons.

-/+

2.CH : Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels,

press and hold down either +/- . In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

-/+

3.VOL : Press to adjust the volume .In the MENU screen, these buttons

serve as left/right buttons.

4.MENU: Menu display.

5.POWER: Press to turn on and off the TV.

HL37S

INPUT

CH+

CH-

VOL+

VOL-

POWER

4 5

AV3 AUDIO Input

connect to hear

stereo sound from an

external device.

AV3 VIDEO Input

AUDIO-R

AUDIO- L

Connects the video signal

from a video device.

VIDEO

Earphone jack

Earphone audio

output terminal.

1.INPUT: Press to show the input source mode. In the MENU/INPUT screen, these buttons serve as OK buttons.

-/+

2.CH : Press to scan through channels. To scan

quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/- . In the MENU screen, these buttons serve as up/down buttons.

-/+

3.VOL : Press to adjust the volume .In the MENU screen,

these buttons serve as left/right buttons.

4.MENU: Menu display.

5.POWER: Press to turn on and off the TV.

6.Power indicator: In red when standby mode,

in blue when display.

7.Remote control signal receive window.

INPUT CH- VOL- MENU

CH+ VOL+

(The buttons are on the bottom of the TV set)

POWER

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Connection Options

Back panel controls

Introduction

HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG

B B B

VIDEO Input

Connects the video signal from a video device.

PC VIDEO Input

Connect the monitor output connector from

Digital Audio Output

Connect digital audio from various types of equipment. Note: In standby mode, these ports will not work.

a PC to the jack

HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2

PC IN

COMPONENT IN

PC/DVI Audio In

Optical

VIDEO

AUDIO

L R

Video

HDMI

connect a signal to HDMI/DVI.

DVD/DTV Input

(Component )

Connect a component

video device to these

PC/DVI Audio Input

Connect the audio out from the external device, used while linking PC audio frequency output terminals

jacks.

or using a DVI to HDMI connector.

AUDIO Input

connect to hear stereo sound from an external device.

COMPONENT AUDIO Input

connect to hear

stereo sound from an

external device.

S-Video Input

Connect S-Video out

from an S-VIDEO device

to the S-VIDEO input.

AV IN

S-Video

ANT IN

Antenna Input

Connect cable or antenna signals to the TV, either directly or through your cable box.

This TV operates on AC power.

The voltage is indicated on the

Specifications page. Never

attempt to operate the TV on

(For HL37S ,it is on the left.)

AUDIO Output

connect audio from various types of equipment. (Only for HL37S )

AUDIO OUT

AC IN

Power Cord Socket

DC power.

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Universal Remote control

The remote control cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded. When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.

FAV.LIST

Function introduction

POWER

CH.LIST

Open the channel list.

Shortcut Button of Input

: Press to enter PRE-DAY signal;

TODAY

NEXT DAY: Press to enter NEXT DAY signal;

PAGE-: Press to enter PAGE- signal;

PAGE+: Press to enter PAGE+ signal.

S.MODE

Selects the sound appropriate for the

program's character.

P.MODE

Selects the picture appropriate

for the program's character.

CC(closed caption)

Select a closed caption.

Brings up the main menu to the screen.

GUIDE

Shows program schedule.

EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and

returns toTV viewing from any menu.

Switches the sound on or off

(Aspect Ratio Control)

Changes the aspect ratio.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Press to adjust the volume.

Numeric buttons

Press to change the channel.

Press to select additional channels

being broadcast by the same station.

For example, to select channel“54-3”,

press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.

MUTE

ARC

- button

(digital)

.Press to turn on and off the TV

SETBOX

VCR

CABLE

DVD

FAV.LIST

CH.LIST

PRE-DAY

NEXT DAY

P.MODE

AUDIO

SELECT

ADD/ERASE

PAGE-

PAGE+

S.MO DE

FREE ZE

NPUT

IDE

INF

MUTE

VOL +

VOL-

CH+

CH-

Q.VIEW

Open the favorite channel list.

TV DVD VCR SETBOX CABLE AUDIO

Press the SELECT button repeatedly to select one of the system modes in which the remote control can be used. When the desired device is

selected, the corresponding LED lights on 5seconds.

ADD/ERASE

Add or erase favorite program.

VCR/DVD Functions

Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players.

/ Rewind / Fast / backward /Forward

Stop Play/Pause REC

FREEZE

Freezes the currently-viewed picture, but audio continues. Press FREEZE button again to resume the normal picture.

INPUT

show the input source mode.

INFO

When you watch the TV, press the key, the information displays on top of the screen.

THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK)

Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your preference.

SLEEP button

Displays the Sleep Timer option.

LIGHT

Press the light button, white LED will be ON, release this key, white LED will be OFF.

SAP

Selects MTS sound: Mono, Stereo, and SAP in Analog mode. Change the audio language in DTV mode.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either +/- .

Q.VIEW

Switch the current channel to the last channel you have viewed, or switch the other source to TV.

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External Equipment Connections

Accessories

SETBOX

VCR

CABLE

AUDIO

DVD

SELECT

FAV.LIST

CH.LIST

ADD/ERASE

PRE-DAY

NEXT DAY

PAGE-

PAGE+

S.MODE

P.MODE

FREEZE

P U

UID

IN F O

NU E

I T

L S

MUTE

VOL+

CH+

VOL-

CH-

Q.VIEW

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OWNER S MANUAL'

Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference.

MODEL :

HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG

Installation

Remote control

Owner`s manual

Alkaline battery(AAA) 2

Power cable

Antenna Connection

Generally speaking, to enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use a CATV system or an outdoor antenna .

location and antenna positioning

VHF Antenna UHF Antenna

Over-the-air TV reception quality will depend on your antenna type, antenna

Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna Socket

Bronze Wire

AV IN

S-Video

Video

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

Turn clockwise to tighten

Single-family Dwellings /Houses (Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna) Outdoor Antenna

Be careful not to bend the bronze wire when connecting the antenna.

Bronze Wire

ANT IN

To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area,

please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly.

If the antenna needs to be split for two TV`s, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter in the connections. To install the antenna properly please contact a

professional in your area.

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External Equipment Connections

NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV.

Choose Your Connection

There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some different ways to connect your TV with different input sources.

VCR connection

To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV

Connection Option 1

Set VCR output switch to channel 3 or 4 and then tune the TV to the same channel number.

Installation

Connection Option 2

1. Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to VCR, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). If you connect an S-VIDEO output from VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular VCR to the Video input.

2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner`s manual.)

3. Select the input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control, and then press / button to select the source, press theOK button to confirm.

AUDIO

L R

Video

AV IN

S-Video

ANT IN

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External Equipment Connections

External A/V Source Setup

How to connect

Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).

How to use

1. Select the input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control.

2. Press the / button to select the desired source.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

2. Operate the corresponding external equipment.

AUDIO

L R

Video

Installation

AV IN

S-Video

ANT IN

Camcorder

Video Game Set

DVD connection

How to connect

1. Connect the DVD video outputs (COMPONENT) to the Y Pb Pr jacks on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the YPbPr Audio IN jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.

2. If your DVD only has an S-VIDEO output jack, connect this to the S-VIDEO input on the TV. as shown in the figure.

Note

If your DVD player does not have component video output, use S-Video.

How to use

1. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

2. Use the INPUT button on the remote control to select Y Pb Pr mode.

3. Press Play button on external equipment for program play.

4. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below.

Component ports on the TV

Y Pb Pr

AV IN

S-Video

COMPONENT IN

PC/DVI Audio In

Optical

VIDEO

AUDIO

L R

Video

Video output ports on DVD player

Note

The audio input terminal of AV IN 1 is compared with S-VIDEO.

Y B-Y R-Y Y Cb Cr

Y P P

Y Pb Pr

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Installation

External Equipment Connections

DTV connection

This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Digital Contents (480p,720p,1080i).

How to connect

Use the TV`s COMPONENT , PC or HDMI/DVI jack for video connections, depending on your set-top box connector. Then, make the corresponding audio connections.

How to use

1. Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner`s manual for the digital set-top box.)

2. Use INPUT on the remote control to select COMPONENT , PC or HDMI/DVI source.

HDMI/DVI IN 2

PC IN

VIDEO

COMPONENT IN

PC/DVI Audio In

Optical

L R

AUDIO

Signal

480i

480p

720p

1080i

COMPONENT

Yes

HDMI/DVI

Yes

Digital Audio Output

Send the TV`s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output (Optical) port.

How to connect

1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio(Optical) Output port.

2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio (optical) input on the audio equipment. See the external audio equipment instruction manual for operation.

Note

When connecting with external audio equipments, such as amplifers or speakers, please turn the TV speakers off.

HDMI

Digital Set-top Box

PC/DVI

Optical

Audio In

L R

AUDIO

Caution: Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision.

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External Equipment Connections

PC connection

How to connect

1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1024

2. Use the TV`s PC or DVI (Digital Visual Interface)Audio IN port for video connections, depending on your PC connector.

If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of either PC

IN o

r HDMI/DVI IN to display the PC on the TV.

If the graphic card on the PC does output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, set the TV to eithe

HDMI/

DVI; (the other mode is set to Plug and Play automatically by the TV.)

3. Then, make the corresponding audio connection. If using a sound card, adjust the PC sound as required.

How to use

1. Turn on the PC and the TV.

2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the TV's remote control.

3. Use INPUT on the remote control to select PC or HDMI/DVI source.

4. Check the image on your TV. There may be noise associated with the resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or

brightness in PC mode. If noise is present, change the PC mode to another resolution, change the refresh rate to another rate or adjust the brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clear. If the refresh rate of the PC graphic card can not be changed, change the PC graphic card or consult the manufacturer of the PC graphic card.

x768 .

r PC or

Note

1.Use a DVI cable.

2.Avoid keeping a fixed image on the TV's screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen.

3. The synchronization input form for Horizontal and Vertical frequencies is separate.

Resolution

Frame frequency (Hz)

60Hz

60Hz/75Hz

60Hz

75Hz

HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2

PC IN

VIDEO

PC/DVI

Audio In

Mode

VGA

SVGA

XGA

Resolution

640*480

800*600

1024*768

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