Haier L42A9-AK User Manual
TFT-LCD TELEVISION
OWNER`S MANUAL
MODEL: L42A9-AK
Please READ this manual carefully before
operating your TV, and retain it for future
reference.
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CONTENTCONTENT
BEFORE OPERATING
Warning.................................................................................................................1
Important Safety Instructions................................................................................2
Buttons and interface location............................................................................. 4
Remote controller.................................................................................................6
Remote controller key function.............................................................................7
Effective range of remote controller......................................................................8
External equipment connections..........................................................................9
BASIC OPERATING
Switching on/off the TV set................................................................................ 14
Select input modes ........................................................................................... 15
Searching channel............................................................................................ 16
Watching TV program........................................................................................18
Picture control functions.................................................................................. .21
Sound control functions.....................................................................................23
Time functions....................................................................................................26
Function menu...................................................................................................28
Adjust menu.......................................................................................................29
OTHERS
Others functions................................................................................................32
Stream media broadcast system.......................................................................33
Specifications and functions..............................................................................43
......................................................................................................44
Maintenance
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................45
Accessories
Color.SYS
Sound.SYS
Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip
Swap
PIP
Zoom/Move Sleep
Left/Prew Forward USB
UP
Right/Next REV EXIT
DOWN
Pause Enter ZOOM HELP
Remote controller
User's manual
Alkaline battery(AA) 2
Screws 8
Power cable
Bracket 4
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 TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
*To avoid electric hazards, it is strongly suggested that the back cover not be opened, as
there is no any accessory inside the casing.
*If necessary, please contact authorized after-sales services.
*A lighting flash mark in a triangle: A potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury by high voltage.
*An exclamation mark in a triangle: Major part or accessory of which technical specifications
must be followed if it is to be replaced.
Warning:
To avoid fire or electric hazards, never place your television receiver in an area
with heavy moisture. Attention should be paid to avoid accidental scratches or
impacts onto the LCD screen.
Caution:
Please read this manual carefully before using your television and keep this
manual in a good place for future reference.
To achieve the best performance of your television, read this User's Manual
carefully and properly store it for future reference.
Information of screen displays and figures in the User's Manual may vary due
to technical innovations.
Caution:
Unauthorized disassembly of this product is prohibited.
1
Important Safety Instructions
The product should be tightly fixed to avoid
drop damages and even fire.
Do not locate the product close to water
or oil, which may cause fire hazards.
Do not use damaged or worn electric plugs
and keep electric cord away from heat sources
to avoid electric shocks or fire hazards.
To avoid fire hazards, do not use this
product under direct sunlight or closely
to heat sources.
Unplug the power supply and antenna of
the product when there is a rainstorm,
especially
Thunderstorm.
Do not connect excessive sockets in parallel
or share the same socket by multiple plugs
to avoid fire hazards.
The product must be placed on a solid and
stable surface to avoid collapse.
Keep the product away from a transformer
or heat source to avoid fire hazards.
2
Unauthorized disassembly of the television
is prohibited to avoid electric shocks or fire
hazards. Contact
authorized after-sales
service if technical
service is needed.
Disconnect the product from power supply
and contact authorized after-sales service
if abnormal sound is heard in the product.
Important Safety Instructions
Don't use or store inflammable materials
near the product to avoid explosion or fire
hazards.
The antenna of the product should be away
from electric cable to avoid
electric shocks.
Always make sure that the televisionis well
plugged as poor electric
connection might cause fire.
Don't place the product in a humid area to
avoid fire hazards.
Never touch the plug when your hand is wet
as this might cause electric shocks.
When antenna is used, measures should be
taken to prevent water
from flowing down
along the cable into
the television.
Unplug the television, use soft fabric, never
chemicals, if you are going to make
cleaning of the product.
Make sure that no
water drops in the
product.
Disconnect the television from power supply
and antenna when there is a
rainstorm or thunderstorm
to avoid electric shocks
or fire hazards.
The plug and electric cable must be kept
clean to avoid electric
shocks or fire
hazards.
Disconnect the television from power supply
to avoid electric shocks or fire
hazards in a long
vocation.
3
Buttons and interface location
- This is a simplified representation of front panel.
- Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.
Front panel Control
- CH + - VOL +
TV/AV MENU
POWER
Buttons and functions
1 Channel number increase and decrease.
2 Volume decrease:for lowering the volume or adjusting the menu.
Volume increase: for enhancing the volume or adjusting the menu.
3 TV/AVbutton
4 Menu button
5 Power and indicator: for turning on or off the power supply.
6 Remote receiving window
7 Card jack
4
Buttons and interface location
Rear panel Control
USB Socket
Connects the video signal
This TV operates on AC power.
The voltage is indicated on
Never attempt to operate the
VIDEO Input
from a video device.
AUDIO Input
connect to hear
stereo sound from an
external device.
Switch power on/off
Power Cord Socket
the specifications page.
TV on DC power
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
POWER
External Speaker
(8 ohm Output)
Connect to optional
external speaker(s).
EXT Subwoofer:
Subwoofer audio output
terminal.
R L
AUDIO OUT
WOOFER
VGA
VGA Input
Connect the monitor
output connector from
a PC to the jack
Audio input
for linking PC or
other appliance audio
frequency output terminals.
VGA IN
DVD/DTV Input
(Component )
Connect a component
video/audiodevice to
these jacks.
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
Connect the monitor output
connector from a PC to the
appropriate input port.
Video/Audio output
terminal
Connect ordinary video/audio
or other appliance
audio input terminals.
DVI IN
AUDIO
L R
DVI
AUDIO
VIDEO
DVI Input
Audio input
for linking DVI or
other appliance audio
frequency output terminals.
Antenna Input
Connect cable or
antenna signals to
the TV, either directly
or through your
cable box.
AV OUT
L R
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AV IN
AUDIO
L R
Audio/Video Input
S-Video Input
Connect audio/video or
S-Video out from an
audio/video or S-Video
device to these jacks.
Earphone jack
Earphone Audio output
terminal
ANT IN
5
Remote controller
Battery loading
1.Slide open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller.
2.Load two 5# alkaline batteries in the compartment. (plus and minus poles to respective
mark)
3.Replace the cover of the battery compartment.
1
2
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.
3
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.
6
Remote controller key function
Picture still
MUTE
Switches the sound on or off.
S-Video mode
select S-Video.
TV/VIDEO
NUMBER buttons
CHANNEL select
is not available
OK button
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Increases/decreases
the sound level.
Picture mode option
Normal, Soft,
Bright, Personal
Zoom
Auto adjustment
(PC status only)
Color system option
no available
Program edit
no available
PIP mode buttons
are not available
Scan
scan program
USB system buttons
Calendar
no available
POWER
Turns your TV or any other
programmed equipment on
or off, depending on mode.
PC/DVI mode
Select PC/DVI mode.
DVD mode
Select DVD mode
Q.VIEW
Return to the last channel
viewed.
Information display
Display of current channel
signals, program and systems
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Selects available channels
found with Auto search.
MENU
Brings up the main menu
to the screen.
Color.SYS
Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip
Swap
PIP
UP
DOWN
Pause Enter ZOOM HELP
Zoom/Move Sleep
Left/Prev USB
F
WD
Right/Next REV EXIT
Sound.SYS
Sound mode option
Theater
, Personal,
Standard, Music
Sound system option
no available
OSD Position button
no available
Time skip button
Nicam select button
Sleep button
Shuttle button
no available
7
Effective range of remote controller
Effective range
above
20
20
below
45
left
45
front 8m
Color.SYS
Edit Scan Shuttle Time.Skip
Swap
PIP
Zoom/Move Sleep
Left/Prew Forward USB
UP
Right/Next REV EXIT
DOWN
Pause Enter ZOOM HELP
right
Sound.SYS
Ensure the remote controller is pointed toward the remote controller
windows on the display.
No obstacles should be placed between the remote controller and
the remote controller window.
The effective receiving scope for the signal is 8 meters to the front of
the remote controller windows, and 45 to the left or right side and 20
above or below the control windows.
Use of remote controller:
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 controller acts
inconsistently or stops operating the display.
8
External Equipment Connections
- Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections
- For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
outdoor
antenna
Antenna input
75 standard
coaxial type
ANT IN
300 twin-lead cable
Antenna adapter
75 coaxial cable
Plug
(additional purchase)
Note
* It is recommended that you'd better use 75
disturbance caused by airwave.
* Don't bind antenna cable and electric wire together.
To improve picture quality in a poor signal area, purchase
and install a signal amplifier.
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.
coaxial cable to remove the
9
External Equipment Connections
DVD setup
How to connect
1. Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, Pb/Cb,
Pr/Cr) to the COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
INPUT jacks on the TV and connect the DVD
audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT 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 and Connect the DVD audio outputs
to the AUDIO INPUT jacks 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 S-Video button on the remote
control to select S-VIDEO mode.
3. Press Play button on external equipment
for program play.
4. Refer to the DVD player's manual for
operating instructions.
COMPONENT IN
Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
AUDIO
L R
or
DVD
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AV IN
AUDIO
L R
DTV setup
-To watch digitally broadcast programs,
purchase and connect a digital set-top box.
How to connect
Use the TV`s COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb,
Pr/Cr) INPUT jacks, VGA or DVI port for
video connections, depending on your settop 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 YUV on the remote control to select
YUV (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) mode.
3. Press Play button on external
equipment for program play.
10
VGA IN
VGA Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y
RGB-DTV OUTPUT R AUDEO L
COMPONENT IN
AUDIO
or
YPbPr
Digital Set-top Box
AUDIO
L R
R AUDEO
DVI IN
DVI
or
DVI-DTV OUTPUT R AUDEO L
AUDIO
External Equipment Connections
PC setup
How to connect
1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to ( 60Hz.
2. Use the TV`s VGA INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT 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 VGA INPUT or DVI INPUT 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 either
VGA or 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.
L42A9-Ak->1024x768),
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 PC/DVI on the remote control to select PC or 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.
NOTES:
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.
VGA IN
AUDIO
VGA
DVI IN
DVI
AUDIO
11
External Equipment Connections
Connect Loudhailer
1. Face the LCD screen upside down on a
clean blanket or a bracket and pay
attention not to indent the casing. Lay the
two speaker aside of the LCD.
2. Lay a bracket on the speaker
nnectent
and hind rind, Fix 8 ST4X8 screws to the
speaker and hind rind.
3. Connect the speaker cable to the
speaker terminal of LCD TV and the
speaker terminal, and insert the
connecting cable into the terminal slot,
Release the speaker terminal, and ensure
that the white connecting cable is inserted
in the terminal slot marked red and black
connecting cable is inserted in the black
terminal slot, and that anode and cathode
poles are correctly connected.
Connect Woofer
Loudhailer
Annectent
bracket
Screw hole
R L
AUDIO OUT
WOOFER
1. Take the woofer out, and place it the hind rind. (See picture)
2. Connect cable to the woofer terminal and
LCD TV terminal, and insert the connecting
cable into the terminal slot.
12
R L
AUDIO OUT
Woofer
WOOFER
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