Haier L46A9-AK User Manual

OWNER`S MANUAL

TFT-LCD TELEVISION

MODEL: L42A9-AK L46A9-AK

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

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BEFORE OPERATING

Warning..............................................................................................................1

Important Safety Instructions..............................................................................2

Buttons and interface location........................................................................... 4

Remote controller...............................................................................................7

Remote controller key function...........................................................................8

Effective range of remote controller....................................................................9

External equipment connections........................................................................10

BASIC OPERATING

Switching on/off the TV set................................................................................16

Select input modes .......................................................................................... 17

Searching channel............................................................................................ 18

Watching TV program........................................................................................20

Picture control functions.................................................................................. .23

Sound control functions.....................................................................................25

Time functions....................................................................................................28

Function menu...................................................................................................30

Adjust menu.......................................................................................................31

Lock setup ........................................................................................................34

OTHERS

Others functions................................................................................................37

Stream media broadcast system.......................................................................39

Specifications ...................................................................................................49

......................................................................................................50

Maintenance

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................51

Accessories

DISPLAY

POWER

I/II

STILL

PIC.SIZE

MUTE

S-VIDEO

DVD/DTV

PC/DVI

TV/AV

Q.VIEW

CH+

VOL-

VOL+

CH-

PSM

1 2

7 8 9

ZOOM/MOVE

-/-- 0

CH.EDIT

PIP SWAPSCAN

H.LOCK

TIME.SKIP

SHUTTLE

SLEEP

USB

RETURN

ZOOM

HELPENTER

Remote controller

User's manual

Alkaline battery (AAA) 2

42 Screws 8

46 Screws 4

Power cable

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.

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.

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.

Buttons and interface location

- This is a simplified representation of front panel.

- Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.

Front panel Control

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/AV button 4 Menu button 5 Power and indicator: for turning on or off the power supply. 6 Remote receiving window 7 Card jack

- 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/AV button Source view button 4 MENU button 5 Power and indicator: for turning on or off the

power supply.

6 Remote receiving window 7 Card jack

Buttons and interface location

Rear panel Control

L42A9-AK

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

AUDIO

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

Buttons and interface location

Rear panel Control

L46A9-AK

Switch power on/off

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

External Speaker (8 ohm Output)

Connect to optional external speaker(s).

R L

AUDIO OUT

output connector from

EXT Subwoofer:

Subwoofer audio output terminal.

VGA IN

WOOFER

AUDIO

VGA

VGA Input

Connect the monitor

a PC to the jack

Audio input

for linking PC or

other appliance audio

frequency output terminals.

DVD/DTV Input (Component )

Connect a component video/audiodevice to these jacks.

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

L- -R

Connect the monitor output

connector from a PC to the

appropriate input port.

DVI Input

other appliance audio

frequency output terminals.

Video/Audio output terminal

Connect ordinary video/audio or other appliance audio input terminals.

DVI IN

DVI

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio input

for linking DVI or

Antenna Input

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

AV OUT

L- -R

AUDIO

AV IN

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO

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

USB jack

Remote controller

Battery loading

1.Slide open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller.

2.Load two 7# (AAA)alkaline batteries in the compartment. (plus and minus poles to respective mark)

3.Replace the cover of the battery compartment.

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.

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.

Remote controller key function

Information display

Display of current channel

signals, program and systems

Picture still

Switches the sound on or off.

select S-Video or AV.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Increases/decreases

the sound level.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects available channels

found with Auto search.

Picture mode option

Normal, Soft,

Bright, Personal

CHANNEL select

is not available

PIP mode buttons

Swap: main picture and

sub picture exchange

MUTE

S-Video mode

TV/VIDEO

OK button

(no available)

PIP: PIP select

Shuttle button

Sleep button

POWER

Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode.

DISPLAY

MUTE

STILL

POWER

I/II

PIC.SIZE

Nicam select button

PIC. SIZE button picture scale

DVD mode

S-VIDEO

DVD/DTV

TV/AV

PC/DVI

Select DVD mode

PC/DVI mode

Q.VIEW

Select PC/DVI mode.

Q.VIEW

Return to the last channel viewed.

VOL-

CH+

VOL+

Brings up the main menu

CH-

H.LOCK

ZOOM/MOVE

CH.EDIT

TIME.SKIP

PSM

1 2

7 8 9

-/-- 0

PIP SWAP SCAN

SHUTTLE

SLEEP

to the screen.

Sound mode option

Theater

, Personal,

Standard, Music

NUMBER buttons

Zoom/Move: no available

Program edit

no available

Scan

scan program

Time skip button

USB

ZOOM

RETURN

HELPENTER

H.clock button

USB system buttons

Effective range of remote controller

Effective range

above

below

left

front 8m

DISPLAY

POWER

I/II

STILL

PIC.SIZE

MUTE

S-VIDEO

DVD/DTV

TV/AV

CH+

VOL-

VOL+

CH-

PSM

1 2

7 8 9

ZOOM/MOVE

-/-- 0

CH.EDIT

PIP SWAP SCAN

TIME.SKIP

H.LOCK

SHUTTLE

SLEEP

ZOOM

right

PC/DVI

Q.VIEW

USB

RETURN

HELPENTER

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.

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

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 AV IN 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

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 PC/DVI on the remote control to

select PC or DVI (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) mode.

3. Press Play button on external

equipment for program play.

VGA IN

VGA Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y

RGB-DTV OUTPUT R AUDEO L

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

YPbPr

Digital Set-top Box

AUDIO

L R

R AUDEO

DVI IN

DVI

DVI-DTV OUTPUT R AUDEO L

AUDIO

External Equipment Connections

PC setup

How to connect

1. Use the TV`s VGA IN or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 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 VGA IN 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.)

2. 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 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

External Equipment Connections

- The following chart illustrates only, please with your kind is purchased.

L42A9-AK

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 the 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.

R L

AUDIO OUT

Woofer

WOOFER

External Equipment Connections

- The following chart illustrates only, please with your kind is purchased.

L46A9-AK

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 the screws to the speaker and hind rind.

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.

R L

AUDIO OUT

Woofer

WOOFER

External Equipment Connections

Connecting Headphones

You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room.

Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the rear panel of the set.

ANT IN

Note

Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume

may damage your hearing.

You will not receive sound from the speakers

when you connect headphones to the system.

Power source

Wider Hole and Blade

Polarized AC Cord Plug

AC Outlet

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard polarized AC outlet.

NOTES:

Never connect the AC line cord plug to other

than the specified voltage. Use the attached power cord only.

If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-

polarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user`s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

If you cause a static discharge when touching

the unit and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation. Polarized AC Cord Plug.

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