Haier LE55B1381 Owner's Manual

TFT-LED TV

OWNER S MANUAL'

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

MODELS: LE55B1381

Safety Instructions

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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 int guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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. (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 display to video equipment; and maintain at least 15.7” spacing to other peripheral dev

ice.

erference to radio communications. However there is no

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Safety Instructions

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Contents

Warning Safety Instructions

Unit and Accessories Product Features

Introduction

1. Front View

2. Rear View

Instructions for fixing TV stand

5. Remote Control

Connection

Basic Operation

OSD Menu

1. Picture menu

2. Audio menu

3. Time menu

4. Setup menu

5. Lock menu

6. Channel menu

1 2-3

5 5

6-10

6 7

8Instruction for Wall Mount.3 9

9-10

11-13

15-22

15 16 17 18 19 20-21

Simple Troubleshooting

Warranty

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Unit and Accessories

Unit and Accessories and Product Feature

User's manual

Product Features

Remote control Batteries: 2xAAA

Introduction

1. Front View

O Infrared (IR) Receiver (Do not block)

POWER/STANDBY

o LED Indicator

1). Infrared (IR) Receiver: Receives the IR signals from the remote control. LED Indicator: Press POWER

Indicator on (Red) Standby mode Indicator on (Green) Power on mode

The effective receiving range for the signal is up to 30 feet from the front of the remote

control window, and 30

to the left or right side and 200 above or below the remote control

window.

2).

MENU: Press to display the OSD (on screen display) menu, press again to exit the menu.

VOL+/-: Press to adjust the volume.

to turn on / off.

The functions of the buttons:

INPUT: Press to change the input source.

CH / : Press to scan through channels.

POWER/STANDBY:Turn on/off (standby) the

TV set.

2. Rear View

Introduction

COAX

IN IN

AC POWER IN

USB

USB: Insert USB storage device to the USB port to view JPEG photos, or listen to MP3 music.

This port is also used for software updates.

HDMI1/2/3 : Connect the source(s) for digital video such as a Blu-ray player, video game console,

or set top box through this all digital connector.

VGA: Connect a VGA (D-sub 15) cable from the 15-pin VGA connector on your PC. PC audio: Connect an audio cable from the audio output or headphone jack of your PC.

Component YPbPr: Connect the component video cables from a device, such as a DVD Player or cable box.

Use red for Pr, blue for Pb, and green for Y.

R/L IN: Connect the audio cables from the component video device. Use red for right audio (R)

and white for left audio (L).

AV IN (Composite) VIDEO: Connect the cable for composite video from a device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or

camcorder.

R/L IN: Connect the audio cables from the composite video device. Use red for right audio (R)

and white for left audio (L).

COAX : Digital audio output. RF: Connect to an antenna or digital cable (out-of-the-wall, not from Cable Box) for Digital TV.

Headphone: Connect headphones. When it is inserted to the jack, the integrated speakers will

be muted.

AC POWER IN : Connect the power cable to a wall outlet.

Introduction

3. Instruction for Wall Mount

A wall mount kit (purchased separately) will allow you to mount your TV on the wall. For detailed information on installing the wall mount, refer to the instructions provided by the wall mount manufacturer. It is strongly recommended to contact a technician

for professional assistance for wall mount installation.

HAIER is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others resulting from wall-mounting.

Dimensions for Mounting Hole Pattern

400mm

- This TV is compatible with a 400mm x 400mm mounting hole pattern.

- Please insert the screw accessory into the wall mount hole before fastening the

screw.

- 4 pcs of type M6 screws are required for installing the wall mount bracket to

your TV. Do not use screws that are longer than 30 mm. Screws that are too long may cause damage to the inside of the TV set.

- Do not fasten the screws too tight for this may damage the TV or cause the

TV to fall, resulting in personal injury. HAIER is not liable for these kinds of incidents

- Do not mount your TV at more than a 15 degree tilt.

- Always use at least two people to mount the TV to a wall.

- Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on. It may result in

personal injury due to electric shock.

- We suggest that you keep your TV at least 2.36 inches (60 mm) from the wall to prevent cable interference.

- Before mounting your TV on the wall, you need to remove the base if you attached it.

- For your safety, please use only with UL listed wall mount brackets that can support the weight of the TV without stand: 31lbs (42") / 36lbs (46").

Introduction

Instructions for fixing TV stand

Note: the pictures below are

only for reference

1. Remove the the Rear Board from the Rear Cabinet of the TV by removing the screw.

The Rear Cabinet

The Rear Board

Remove the Rear Board

Remove the Screw

2. Put the Rear Board on the Stand Neck, and fix the rear board with the screws supplied (4 x B4 x 16).

Back View

Screws: 2xB4x16

The Rear Board

The Stand Neck

Front View

Screws: 2xB4x16

3. Put the Rear Board on the Rear cabinet of TV, and fix the rear board with the screws supplied (8x2836/M4x12, 2xB4x16).

8x2836/M4x12

2xB4x16

5. Remote Control Installing Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2. Insert two 1.5V AAA size batteries observing the polarity markings inside the battery compartment. Don’t mix di

fferent types or used batteries with new ones.

3. Close the cover.

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or fire.

- The remote control should be operated within 30 feet (7m) and 30

to the left and right of the

IR receiver at the front of the TV.

- Used batteries should be disposed of properly.

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Battery Compartment Cover

2 x AAA Battery

Introduction

The remote control is using infrared (IR) signals. Point it towards the front of the control may not work correctly if it is operated out of range (see previous page).

1. POWER(red button): Turn the TV on/off (standby).

2. PICTURE: Press to select the available video

picture modes: Standard, Mild, Custom, Vivid, Power Saving.

3. CCD: Press to display the closed captions.

PICTURE

AUDIO

2 3

ARC

CCD

MTS/SAP

SLEEP

4. ARC: Press to select the zoom mode (aspect ratio control):

5. AUDIO: Press to select the sound mode: Standard, Music,

6 7

Normal, Zoom, Wide, Cinema.

Theater, Custom.

6. MTS/SAP: For analog TV, press to switch the sound mode:

Stereo, SAP or Mono. For digital TV, press to switch the audio language if the TV program

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INPUT

7. SLEEP: Press to set the sleep timer: (off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 30

provides an alternative.

/ 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 / 240 mins). The TV will automatically turn off (standby mode) after the

ETUMUNEM

8. Numercal Keys: Press to enter a TV channel number

selected period of time passes.

TV. The remote

ENTER

within 2 seconds.

14 15

17 18 21

22 23

EXIT

USB

PLAY/PAUSE

REV FWD

DISPLAY

GUIDE

STOP

FAVOR ITE

RECALL

REPEAT

CH.LIST

9. INPUT: Press to show the input source list. Use the up and

down arrow keys to select a source, and then press

10. MENU: Press to display the OSD (on screen display) menu.

11. MUTE: Press to mute the sound. Press again or

the ENTER key.

press VOL+ to unmute.

12. CHANNEL+/- : Press to scan through the channels.

13. VOLUME+/-: Press to adjust the volume. 12/13. Arrow Keys(< >

): Allows you to navigate the

14. ENTER : CONFIRM button.

15. EXIT: Press to exit the OSD menu.

16. RECALL: Return to the previous channel viewed.

17. USB: Press to enter the USB mode.

18. PLAY/PAUSE

: Press to play/pause music or photo slideshow in USB mode.

19. REPEAT: Press to turn repeat on/off in USB music mode.

20. STOP: Press to stop playing music or to return to the file list while a photo is displayed.

21. Reverse, Fast forward, Preview, Next: Use these buttons to control music/photo playback.

22. DISPLAY: Press to show the information about the input source, such as TV channel

information, display resolution, current time, etc.

23. GUIDE: Press to display the Electronic Program Guide.

24. CH.LIST: Press to display the channel list.

25. FAVORITE : Press to show the Favorite Channel List. Use the up and down arrow keys to

select a channel, and then press ENTER.

Connection

Power Cord Connection

Connection

- Connect the TV to a wall outlet using the included AC power cord.

- When you connect the power cord, the TV

enters

into standby mode and the LED indicator

on the front of the TV will be red.

- Turn on the TV by pressing the POWER roVTn theonottub

remote control, and the LED

indicator will become green.

Note: It is recommended to unplug the TV if it will not be used for a long time, such as during a vacation.

Antenna (RF) Connection

IN IN

COAX

Wall jack with F-Connector

Coaxial Antenna Cable

External Antenna

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the input source menu, use the buttons

to select

TV，

and then press the ENTER

button to confirm.You will need to perform a

channel scan to be able to view TV channels. Please see the auto scan section on page 20.

Connection

AV Input Connection

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

IN IN

RCA Video Cable RCA Audio Cable

- Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO output jacks on the DVD player or VCR to the

the TV set using RCA cables.

- Match the jack's colors: Video=yellow, Audio left=White, Audio right=red.

- Turn on the DVD player/VCR, and select “AV” in the input source menu.

COAX

DVD player or VCR

AV IN jacks on

YPbPr (Component) Connection

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

IN IN

COAX

RCA Audio Cable

Component Video (YPbPr) Cable

Y Pb Pr

DVD player or VCR

- Connect the YPbPr output jacks on the DVD player or VCR to the

YPbPr input jacks on the TV

set component video (YPbPr) cable.The picture quality is improved compared to the video

(composite) input.

- Match the jacks colors: Y=Green, Pb=Blue, Pr=red.

- Connect the audio output jacks on the DVD player or VCR to the audio input jacks on the back of the TV with a RCA audio cable.

- Turn on the DVD player or VCR, and select “Component” in the input source menu.

Connection

HDMI Connection

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

USB

HDMI cable

DVD player or VCR

- Connect the HDMI port on the DVD player to the HDMI port on the back of the TV with a HDMI cable.

- Turn on the DVD player, and select “HDMI1/2/3” in the input source menu.

A/V

interface that supports uncompressed audio and video

PC Connection

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

IN IN

COAX

- If you are using a sound card, adjust the PC sound as required.

- Set the video resolution of your PC to 1024x768, 60Hz on its original monitor. It is recommended that you make the connections between

the TV and your PC, and then switch on the TV before

VGA cable

audio cable (3.5mm)

booting the PC.

You can now set your preferred

VGA

resolution from the choice supported. See the table of supported resolutions on the right.

1920 x 1080, 60Hz

- Connect the VGA port on the PC to the VGA port on the back of the TV with a VGA(D-sub 15)

cable.

- Connect the audio output or headphone jack on the PC to the PC AUDIO jack on the back of the TV with a 3.5mm audio cable.

- Turn on the PC, and select “VGA” in the input source menu.

Basic Operation

Power on/off

1. Connect the TV to a wall outlet using the included AC power cord.

2.-To turn on the TV

Press the POWER button on the TV or remote control.

-To turn off the TV

Press the POWER button on the TV or remote control.

Input Source select

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display

buttons on

the input source menu, and use the

the remote control to select the input source. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to switch to the selected input.

Note: Before you select the input source, make sure the connections are properly connected.

Basic OSD Menu operation

Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu as shown below:

Main menu

Picture, Audio, Time, Setup, Lock, Channel

Submenu

(Picture menu shown as an example)

INPUT SOURCE

Component

HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3

VGA USB

Buttons

Use the buttons listed here to navigate the OSD menu.

Use the / buttons to select the main menu, and press the button to enter the submenu.

In the submenu, use the Adjust ("Contrast" shown in above example） with the Select ("Picture Mode" as shown in above example ) with the Enter the submenu ("Close Caption" item in Setup menu for example) with

/ buttons to select the function item.

/ buttons;

button. * (Press the MENU button to return to the upper menu.) * (Press the EXIT

button to exit the menu display.)

Note1: Some options can only be accessed in certain modes.

OSD Menu

1. Picture menu

OSD Menu

Description

Picture mode: Select between Standard, Mild, Custom, Vivid and Power saving.

You may select the picture mode directly by pressing the PICTURE button on the remote

control.

Contrast: Control the difference between the bright and dark regions of the picture. Brightness: Adjust brightness of the picture. Color: Adjust the amount of color in the picture. Tint: Adjust the tint (color tone) of the picture. Sharpness: Color Temp.: Select between Normal, Cool and Warm.

When the TV is no signal,You can the backgroundto blue or others .Blue Screen:

120Hz: Set the 120Hz refresh rate: Normal, Strong and Off .

OSD Menu

2. Audio menu

Sound Mode Bass Treble Balance Surround Auto Volume Leveler

SPDIF Type Audio Language

Standard

50 50 50

Off

PCM

English

Description

Sound Mode: Select your desired picture mode as follow: Standard, Music, Theater and Custom. Bass: Adjust the bass (low frequency audio). Treble: Adjust the treble (high frequency audio). Balance: Left and right stereo audio channels balance. Surround: Activate or deactivate the surround sound function.

AVL:

Auto volume level control.

SPDIF Type: Select SPDIF type: PCM or RAW. Audio Language: Select the audio language.

3. Time menu

OSD Menu

Description

Sleep timer: Set the sleep timer: (off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 / 240 mins). The

TV will automatically turn off (standby mode) after the selected period of time passes.

Time zone:

Select your time zone: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Daylight Saving Time (Could only be activated in DTV mode): Turn on/off daylight saving time.

Clock: The time is set automatically, and you cannot manually adjust the time.

OSD Menu

4. Setup menu

Description

Menu Language: Select the OSD menu language. Zoom Mode: Select the zoom mode: Normal, Zoom, Wide, or

Cinema.

Noise reduction: Select the noise reduction mode: Weak,

Middle, or Strong.

PC SETUP: If the video input signal comes from your PC, you may

adjust the V-Position, H-Position, Clock, Phase or

perform an

Auto adjustment. Menu shown in the image on the right.

Closed Caption:

CC Mode: Select the CC Mode: On, Off and CC on Mute. Menu

shown in the image on the right.

Basic Selection: Select the analog TV captions:

CC1, CC2, CC3,

CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3 or Text4.

Advanced Selection: Select the digital TV captions

: Service1,

Service2, Service3 Service4, Service 5 or Service 6.

Option: Customize the font, style, color, etc. of the captions.

Overs Scan: Turn on/off the over scan function. Restore Default: Restore all settings to the factory default settings.

OSD Menu

5. Lock menu

You must enter the password to gain access to the Lock menu. The default password is 0000. You may modify the following options:

Description

Change password:

it. Note: Do not forget the password. System Lock: Allows you to turn on or off the system lock. If deactivated, the functions described below will not be activated.

This option menu allows you to block programming based on the TV or MPAA rating.

US:

TV:

Use the press the

buttons to select the desired rating and

button to block or unblock.

MPAA: The Movie rating (MPAA) is used for movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) as broadcasted on cable TV and not edited for television.

Use the

button to select N/A, G,

PG, PG-13, R, NC-17 or X.

Canada:

Canada English: Select : E, C, C8+, G, PG, 14+ and 18+. Canada French: Select : E, G, 8ans+, 13ans+, 16ans+ and

Reset RRT: Allows you to reset the RRT setting.

18ans+.

OSD Menu

6. Channel menu

Description

Air/Cable: Select Air or Cable. If you selet “Cable”, the following items(Favorite, Show/Hide, Channel NO, Channel Label and DTV Signal) will be unavailable. Auto Scan: Enter the Auto Scan menu to start auto scan. See

image on the right.

If you select “Cable” as the input signal

the Cable System:

Auto, STD, IRC and HRC.

button to highlight “Start to Scan”, then press the

you can also select

Use the

button to search the channels automatically The receivable channels will be stored automatically.

When searching channels, press MENU to stop.

you

If you select “Air” as the input signal,

can press the

button to search the channels automatically.

The receivable channels will be stored automatically.

When searching channels, press MENU to stop. NOTE: It may take a while to auto scan in "Air" mode, please wait patiently.

Favorite: Add/remove channels to/from the favorite channels list.

Use the

button to highlight the desired item, then press

the ENTER button to add or remove the highlighted channel as

a favorite. See image on the right.

Show/Hide: Allow you to show or hide the channels.

OSD Menu

Use the

the ENTER

button to highlight the desired item, then press

button to show or hide the highlighted channel.

Channel No.: Show and select the channel.

Channel Label: Change the label (name) of a channel.

Press the

button to select the position , and press the button to select the

letter.

DTV Signal: Shows the quality of the digital signal: Good, Normal, Bad.

OSD Menu

7. USB mode

1). Insert a USB device.

2). Press the USB button on the remote control, the and

display the menu shown below.

TV will search for the device automatically,

Description

Note: You could enter the USB menu by selecting the USB source in the input source menu. Operation:

1. Press the < > buttons

2. Press the

buttons to select a file or folder, and press the ENTER button to play the file

to select Photo files or Music files.

or open the folder.

Operation buttons

: Play or pause.

: Stop. : Reverse : Fast forword : Previous chapter

: Next chapter

REPEAT: Press to change the programing mode.

Simple Troubleshooting

If the display fails or performance dramatically deteriorates check the Display in accordance with the following instructions.Remember to check the peripherals to pinpiont the source of the failure. If the display still fails to perform as expected, contact customer assistance: 1-877-337-3639.

No power

- Check all connections to the TV.

- Press either the power button or the Standby button on the Remote control.

No picture or sound

- Ensure that the TV is plugged in and the power is on.

- Ensure that the aerial is connected.

- Try a different program.

Poor picture quality

- Check the aerial connections.

- Check that the channel is tuned in properly.

- Adjust the picture settings: brightness, color, sharpness, contrast, hue.

- Make sure that the TV is not located close to electrical appliances that may emit radio frequency interference.

No colour

- Adjust the color setting.

- Check that the program is broadcast in color.

- Check that the channel is tuned properly.

TV does not respond to remote control

- Check that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the TV.

- Check that the remote control is within range of the TV.

- Check that the batteries in the remote control and not weak or exhausted.

Warranty

This Haierbrand product, when shippedin its originalcontainer, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees thatit will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defectiveproduct with anew or re-manufactured equivalentat no changeto the purchaser, for parts or labor forthe periods set forthbelow:

This warrantydoes not apply to the appearance ofthe product or theexterior of the product,which has been damaged or defaced, alteredor modified in designor construction. Itdoes not apply tothe additional excludeditems set forth below:

The warranty commences onthe date the item waspurchased and the original purchase receiptmust be presented tothe authorized service center before warranty repairs arerendered.

The limitedwarranty described herein isin addition towhatever implied warranties may be grantedto purchasers by law.ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIESINCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(s) FROMTHE DATE O SET FORTHBELOW. Some statesdo not allow limitationson how long animplied warranty lasts,so the above limitationmay not applyto you.

Neither thesales personnel of theseller nor

any otherperson is authorized tomake any warranties otherthan those described herein, or toextend the duration of any warranties beyond the time perioddescribed herein on behalf ofHaier.

F PURCHASE

Responsibility of Haier to the purchaser with respect tothe produc

constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict duality orotherwise. In no eventshall Haier be liable,or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the productwhich were caused by repairs or attempte performed byanyone other than an authorized servicecenter or dealer; norshall Haier beliable, or in any way responsible for incidental or consequential economic or property damage.Some states do notallow the exclusionof incidental or consequential damages, sothat above exclusion maynot apply toyou.

THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGALRIGHTS. YOUMAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTSWHICH VARYFROM STATETO STATE.

Warranty periodfor this product:

and labor

Additional items excluded from warranty coverage: non-rechargeable batteries. Where toobtain service: For thelocation of the nearestHaier authorized service centeror to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies orc

please call1-877-337-3639. What todo to obtain service: ship or carry in your productto an authorized service dealer or center. Be sure to haveproof of purchase.

ustomer assistance,

t, and shall

drepairs

one year parts

The warranties described herein shall bethe sole andexclusive warranties granted by Haier and shall be the soleand exclusive remedy availableto the purchaser. Correction of defectsin the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillmentof all abilities and

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