Haier L32A16, L37A16, L42A16, L26A18, L32A18 User Manual

LCD TV

OWNER`S MANUAL

MODEL :L26A16

L32A16
L37A16
L42A16
L26A18
L32A18
L37A18
L42A18

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

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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the family !

Dear Haier product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in Haier. You`ve selected one of the
best-built, best-backed products available today. We`ll do everything
in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to
come.
As a member of the Haier family, you`re entitled to protection by
one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service
networks in the industry.

Thanks for investing in a Haier product.

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Warning

WARNING

RISK OF 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.

Safety of operators 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 maintenance of 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.

Important Safety Instructions

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper
use can result in electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have
been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when
installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

1. Retain these Instructions ---the safety and operating instructions should be retained for

Future reference.

2. Heed Warnings ---All warning on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
followed.

3.Cleaning --- Unplug from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
Aerosol cleaners. Use only dry cloth for cleaning.

4. Attachments ---do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause Hazards.

5. Water and moisture -- do not place this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

6. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommend by the manufacture, or sold with
the unit.

7. Ventilation ---Slots and openings in the cabinets and the back or bottom are provided for
Ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer`s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Power Source ---this unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
Appliance dealer or local power company.

Grounding or polarization ---

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. To prevent electric shock, ensure the
Grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

10. Power cord protection ---Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
Be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to
cords or plugs, convenience receptacle, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11. Lighting precaution ---for added protection for this product during a lighting storm or when
it is left unattended for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lighting and
power line surges.

Accessories---

12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage point or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Avoid spilling liquid of any kind
on the product.

13. Servicing ---do not attempt to service the product by yourself, as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.

14.Damage Requiring Service ---Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the Following conditions:

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

Important Safety Instructions

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have been fallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance; this indicates a need for service.

15.Heat --- The product should be situated away heat source such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (Including amplifiers) that product heat.

16.Overloading ---Do not overload wall outlets and extension cord as this can result in a risk of
Fire or Electric shock.

17. Outdoor antenna grounding---If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Table of Contents

Warning

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Important Safety Instructions................

Buttons and interface location..............

Front control panel

............................

Rear control panel.......

.....................

Remote controller
Keys of remote controller

Function introduction
Effective range

...............................

.....................

.......................

................................

External Equipment Connections ........

Operation

Set up your TV...................................

Switching ON/OFF the TV set...........

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

Choose the Input Source.................

Tuning menu

Auto search........................

.............

Manual ..............................

......................................

search..

AFT(Auto Fine Tuning).....................

Program Table ........................

Edit Name

...............................................

Skip

.......

.......................................

Program swap.................................

How to select the desired program.......

1

Picture Adjustment
2
5
5
6
7
8
8
9
10

AdjustmentSound ...................................

ime setting

T ............................................

Function menu........................................

Adjust menu ...........................................

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

Other functions.......................................

Teletext functions....................................

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

Specifications and functions

Troubleshooting

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18
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21

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26
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Accessories

STILLSTILL

MUTEMUTE

DISPLAYDISPLAY

SLEEPSLEEP PIPPIP

SCANSCAN

ABC@ABC@

DEFDEF

GHI$GHI$ MNOMNO

JKL%JKL%

STUVSTUVPOR&POR& WXYZWXYZ

*#()*#()

TV/AVTV/AV

SWAPSWAP

P.STDP.STD S.STDS.STD

CH+CH+

VOL-VOL-

MENUMENU

VOL+VOL+

CH-CH-

H.LOCKH.LOCK

CH.LISTCH.LIST EXITEXIT

TIMERTIMER ZOOMZOOM

Remote controller

User's manual

Alkaline battery(AA) 2

Power cable

Buttons and interface location

-This is a simplified representation of front panel.

-Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.

Front control panel

TV/AV

MENU

VOL-

VOL+

CH-

CH+

CH-

CH+ VOL- VOL+

TV/AV MENU

1. CH+/- : program minus and plus, menu options.

2. VOL+/-: volume decrease and increase,
menu reset and entry.

3. TV/AV: all input source display.

4. MENU: menu display.

5. Remote control signal receive window.

6. POWER and indicator : Is used to activate the display or
return to standby mode.

VIDEO

Video AV2

R

Audio R

AUDIO

L

Audio L

Buttons and interface location

Rear Control panel

Power Cord Socket

This TV operates on AC

power. The voltage is

indicated on the

Specifications page.

Never attempt to operate

the TV on DC power.

HDMI/DVI

AC IN

Earphone audio output terminal.

IN1

HDMI/DVI Input

Connect the monitor
output connector from
a DVD player to the
appropriate input port.

Earphone jack

PC VIDEO Input

Connect the monitor
output connector from
a PC to the jack

HDMI/DVI

PC IN

IN2

DVD/DTV Input

(Component )

Connect a component
video/audiodevice to
these jacks.

Y

Pr/CrPb/Cb

IN2

IN1

Y

Pr/CrPb/Cb

SCART2 Input

Connect Scart
out from an Scart
device to the
Scart input.

Audio input

for linking DVI/PC audio output terminals.

PC/DVI

AUDIO IN

Audio input

HD-AUDIO

HD-AUDIO

Pr/CrPb/Cb

Y

for linking YPbPr/YCbCr audio output terminals.

Antenna Input

ANT IN

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

SCART1 Input

SCART1

(Canal+)

Connect Scart out from an Scart device to the Scart input.

SCART2 Input

SCART2

Connect Scart out from an Scart device to the Scart input.

IN1

IN2

Pr/CrPb/Cb

DVD/DTV Input

(Component )

Y

Connect a component video/audiodevice to these jacks.

Antenna Input

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

Earphone jack:

Earphone audio
output terminal.

SCART1

SCART2

SCART1 Input

(Canal+)

Connect Scart
out from an Scart
device to the Scart
input.

ANT IN

Audio input

for linking DVI/PC
audio output terminals.

HD-AUDIO

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

HD-AUDIO

Audio input

for linking YPbPr/YCbCr
audio output terminals.

PC VIDEO Input

PC IN

Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the jack

HDMI/DVI

IN2

HDMI/DVI Input

Connect the monitor output connector from a DVD player to the
appropriate input port.

HDMI/DVI

IN1

Remote control

Inserting Batteries

1.Slide open the

cover of the battery
compartment on the
back of the remote
controller.

Precautions

2.Load two AA alkaline

batteries in the compartment.

paying attention to the polarity
diagram in the battery
compartment.

poles to respective mark)

(plus and minus

3.Replace the cover of the

battery compartment.

As strong light may interfere the
signals, change your position to
operate the remote controller if
the television cannot be turned
on or off as you expect.

Keep the remote controller away from
heat source or humid area to ensure
effective performance of the remote
controller.

Make sure that two AA alkaline batteries
are loaded. The batteries must be of the
same type. The batteries must be located
properly. The batteries are not
rechargeable.

Make sure that there is no obstacle between
the remote controller and television set.

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Keys of remote control

- The remote controller cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded.

- When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.

Function introduction

STILL

Picture static

Displaying sleep time,

Switches the sound on or off

Program scan button

Input source display

SLEEP

adjustable

MUTE

SCAN

TV/AV

P.STD

(Picture mode option)

sound increase

and decrease

STILL

MUTE

ABC@

JKL%

STUVPQR& WXYZ

*#()

CH+

MENU

VOL+

DISPLAY

DEF

SWAP

SLEEP PIP

SCAN

GHI$ MNO

TV/AV

P.STD S.STD

VOL-

I/II (NICAM)

PIP(No available)

Power Off/Standby

any other programmed
equipment off.

DISPLAY

Display ON/OFF

Digits

Program direct option(when edit
program, every press can set
different sign by turns among the
digits and sign on top of them)

SWAP

Switch the current channel to the
last channel you have viewed.

S.STD

(Sound mode option)

Program up and down
or turns your TV on.

CH-

MENU

main menu entry, menu exit or
return to next higher level menu.

Teletext buttons

buttons which have letters

on top also can use in TV.

Channel list button

H.LOCK

CH.LIST EXIT

TIMER ZOOM

Lock button

(enter the Lock Set menu)

EXIT

clears all on-screen displays and
returns to TV viewing from any menu.

Time display(only when

there is teletext in TV)

TIMER

ZOOM

Adjust picture aspect ratio

Note:

This User's Manual covers the functions of the remote controller, including CH+/-,
VOL-/+, MENU, TV/AV and POWER keys for control of program up, program down,
volume decrease, volume increase, menu, TV/AV and power ON/OFF.

8

Remote control

Effective range

-Here showns may be somewhat different from your TV, is only the graphic solution, please
take material object as.

above

20
20

left

45

front 8m

45

right

below

Ensure the remote control is pointed toward the remote control window on

the display.

No obstacles should be placed between the remote control and the remote

control window.

The effective receiving scope for the signal is 8 meters to the front of the

remote control window, and 45 to the left or right side and 20 above or below

OO

the control window.

Use of remote control:

1. To ensure a normal operation, the remote controller should not be dropped

or damaged in any way .
It should also be kept dry and away from all heat sources.

2. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts

inconsistently or stops operating the LCD display.

External Equipment Connections

Antenna Connection

Generally speaking, to enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use a
CATV system or an outdoor antenna .In different places, the suitable antenna
type and position are different.

Mixer

additional

purchase

300 twin-lead cable

Antenna adapter

Note
* It is recommended that you'd better use 75
disturbance caused by airwave.
* Don't bind antenna cable and electric wire together.

outdoor
antenna

Antenna input

75 standard

coaxial type

ANT IN

75 coaxial cable

Plug
(additional purchase)

coaxial cable to remove the

If the antenna needs to be split for two Tv`s, install a

2-WaySignal Splitter in the connections.

If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your

dealer for assistance.

To improve picture quality in a poor signal area,

purchase and install a signal amplifier.

External Equipment Connection

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 ways to connect your TV.
Choose the connection which is best for you.

VCR connection

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

1. Connect the SCART cables from

the VCR's output jacks to the TV`s
input jacks, as shown in the figure.

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

by the TV/AV button
on the remote control.

SCART2

SCART1

RGB

Y/C

ANT IN

HD-AUDIO

HD-AUDIO

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO