haier L32A18-A User Manual

LCD TV

OWNER`S MANUAL

MODEL :L32A18-AK

L32A18-A
L32A18

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 !

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best-built, best-backed products available today. We`ll do everything
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one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service
networks in the industry.

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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

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Rear control panel.......

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Remote controller
Keys of remote controller

Function introduction
Effective range

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

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

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search..

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

Edit Name

Skip

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

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

1

Picture Adjustment
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5
5
6
7
8
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9
10

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

ime setting

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

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

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

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

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

Stream media broadcast system

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

Specifications and functions

Troubleshooting

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Accessories

DVD

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

ZOOM

HELP

USB

HDMI

TV/AV

ZOOM/MOVE

SWAP

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Q.VIEW

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CH.EDIT

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Remote controller

User's manual

Alkaline battery(AAA) 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+

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.

USB1 jack

USB2 jack

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.

PC VIDEO Input

Connect the monitor
output connector from
a PC to the jack

DVD/DTV Input

(Component )

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.

Audio input

for linking DVI/PC
audio output terminals.

Y

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

AC IN

IN1

HDMI/DVI Input

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

PC IN

IN2

Pr/CrPb/Cb

IN2

IN1

Y

Pr/CrPb/Cb

SCART2 Input

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

SCART1

SCART2

SCART1 Input

(Canal+)

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

ANT IN

HD-AUDIO

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

HD-AUDIO

Audio input

for linking
YPbPr/YCbCr
audio output
terminals.

Remote control

Inserting Batteries

1.Slide open the

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

2.Load two AA Aalkaline

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.

1

Precautions

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.

2

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.

3

7

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

TV DVD SETBOX

Power Off/Standby

any other programmed

equipment off.

Input source display

HDMI mode select

TV/AV

HDMI

SWAP

No available

PIP(No available)

DISPLAY

Display ON/OFF

Program up and down

or turns your TV on.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects available channels

found with auto program.

SHUTTLE button

(No available)

TIME.SKIP button

(No available)

Switches the sound on or off

MUTE

PSM

Selects the picture appropriate

for the program's character.

DVD

SELE CT

RETURN

ENTER

ZOOM

HELP

TV/AV

CH+

IP

CH-

ZOOM/MOVE

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H

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Q.VIEW

STILL

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

USB system buttons

USB

USB system ON/OFF.

ZOOM/MOVE (No available)

PICTURE SIZE

Changes the aspect ratio

SCAN

Program scan button

I/II (NICAM)

OK button
MENU

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

SLEEP

Displaying sleep time, adjustable

LIGHT

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

Lock button

(enter the Lock Set menu)

Q.VIEW

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

STILL Picture static

Selects the sound appropriate

SSM

for the program's character.

CHANNEL select

are not available

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CH.EDIT

Digits

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

Channel list button

are not available

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.

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

HDMI

PIP

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right

45

DVD

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

ZOOM

HELP

USB

TV/AV

ZOOM/MOVE

SWAP

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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

ANT IN

HD-AUDIO

HD-AUDIO

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

External Equipment Connections

DVD connection

How to connect

1. Connect the DVD video outputs (Y,

Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) to the HDTV IN jacks on the
TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to
the HD-AUDIO jacks on the TV, as shown
in the figure.

2. If your DVD only has an SCART output

jack, connect this to the SCART input on
the TV. as shown in the figure.

How to use

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

2. Use the TV/AV and VOL+/- button on

the remote control to select SCART1 or
SCART2 mode.

3. Press Play button on external

equipment for program play.

4. Refer to the DVD player's manual for

operating instructions.

Y

Pr/CrPb/Cb

IN2

IN1

Y

Pr/CrPb/Cb

SCART2

SCART1

ANT IN

or

DVD

HD-AUDIO

HD-AUDIO

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

HDMI/DVI
IN1

HDMI/DVI OUTPUT

HDMI/DVI
IN2

or

PC IN

RGB-DTV OUTPUT R AUDEO L

Y

Y

Digital Set-top Box

DTV connection

HD-AUDIO

Pr/CrPb/Cb

IN2

IN1

Pr/CrPb/Cb

HD-AUDIO

-To watch digitally broadcast programs,
purchase and connect a digital set-top box.

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

How to connect

Use the TV`s YPbPr IN and AUDIO IN jacks,
PC or HDMI/DVI VIDEO port for video
connections, depending on your set-top
box connections available. 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 TV/AV on the remote control to

select HDMI mode.

3.Press Play button on external equipment

for program play.

or

YPbPr

R AUDEO

External Equipment Connections

PC connection

How to connect

1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC

graphics card to ( 1024x768),60Hz.

2. Use the TV`s PC IN port for video

connections, depending on your PC
connector.

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. Use TV/AV on the remote control to select

PC source.

3. 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

Y

HDMI/DVI

HDMI/DVI

IN1

AC IN

IN2

PC IN

Pr/CrPb/Cb

IN2

IN1

Y

Pr/CrPb/Cb

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.

NOTES:

1 Use a PC 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.

SCART2

SCART1

ANT IN

HD-AUDIO

HD-AUDIO

PC/DVI
AUDIO IN

Resolution

Mode

VGA

SVGA

XGA

Resolution

Line
frequency
(Khz)

Frame
frequency
(Hz)

640*480 31.5KHz 60Hz

800*600 37.9KHz 60Hz

1024*768 48.4KHz 60Hz