HANNspree MAK-000050 User Manual

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MAK-000050

Table of Contents

Regulatory Information .................................................................3

Description of Warning Symbols ...................................................5

Safety Notices..............................................................................6

Preface......................................................................................11

1. Getting Started ......................................................................14

1.1 Package Contents ....................................................... 14

1.2 Introducing the TV....................................................... 15

1.2.1 Features...................................................... 15

1.2.2 Control Panel ..............................................16

1.2.3 Input and Output Jacks ................................ 17

1.2.4 Remote Control ............................................19

1.2.5 Inserting the Remote Control Batteries ......... 23

2. Setting up your TV .................................................................25

2.1 Basic Connections.......................................................25

2.1.1 Connecting the Power Cord and

Turning On ..................................................25

2.1.2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV .............26

2.2 Connecting External Devices .......................................27

2.2.1 Connecting External Earphones ....................27

2.2.2 Connecting an Amplifier

Using Analog Audio .....................................28

2.2.3 Connecting an Amplifier

Using Digital Audio ...................................... 29

2.2.4 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player

Using Component Video............................... 30

2.2.5 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player

Using S-Video ............................................. 31

2.2.6 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using

Composite Video ......................................... 32

2.2.7 Connecting a Video Game Console ...............33

2.2.8 Connecting a PC.......................................... 34

2.2.9 Connecting HDMI......................................... 35

2.2.10 Connecting Digital TV .................................. 36

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2.3 Inserting a Memory Card.............................................. 37

2.4 Using the TV ............................................................... 39

2.4.1 Using the Remote Control ............................ 39

2.4.2 Turning the TV On and Off ........................... 39

2.4.3 Selecting Channels ......................................39

2.4.4 Switching Source Signals .............................40

2.4.5 Adjusting the Volume ...................................41

2.5 Using the E-CARD Function

(For built-in E-CARD only) ...........................................42

2.5.1 Remote Control Keys in E-CARD Mode......... 44

2.5.2 Viewing Photos............................................46

2.5.3 Listening to Music........................................ 51

2.5.4 Watching Videos .......................................... 53

2.5.5 Viewing Memory Card Files .......................... 54

2.6 Using the Digital TV (For built-in DTV only) .................. 55

2.6.1 Switching Signal Source............................... 55

2.6.2 Searching for Digital Channels .....................57

2.6.3 Digital Customize Settings............................ 62

2.6.4 Using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) ...65

3. Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ..........................70

3.1 OSD Setting Menus ..................................................... 70

3.2 Adjusting Video Settings.............................................. 72

3.3 Adjusting Audio Settings.............................................. 75

3.4 Adjusting PC Settings.................................................. 77

3.5 Adjusting TV Settings .................................................. 79

3.6 Making Customize Settings.......................................... 81

3.7 Setting Parental Controls

(Available in the US and Canada only) .........................83

4. Troubleshooting..................................................................... 91

5. Warranty and Service ............................................................. 93

6. Specifications ........................................................................ 94

6.1 PC Mode Support Timing.............................................95

7. Glossary................................................................................ 96

Regulatory Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Additional Information

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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 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 encouraged 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

Warning: The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the TV not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

1. applies only to products purchased in the United States of America

DOC Compliance Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B.

CE Conformity Statement

This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member S t ate s relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (92/31/EEC), Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC).

1. applies only to products purchased in Canada

2. applies only to products purchased in the European Union

Description of Warning Symbols

Before You Proceed

1. Read all Safety Notices and instructions in this User’s Manual carefully before either plugging in or turning the TV on.

2. Keep this User’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the box and packaging in case the TV nee ds to be shipped in the future.

3. Follow the TV and warning label instructions.

4. Any uses, operations, changes, alterations or modifications of the TV that do not follow the instructions in this manual will void this TV’s warranty.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

This symbol is used to alert users to pay attention to important descriptions regarding usage, maintenance (repair), and additional important information related to this TV.

CAUTION

This symbol is used to alert users to the risk of electric shocks due to dangerous and uninsulated components.

Safety Notices

Installation Safety Notes

Antenna

We suggest that you use an outdoor antenn a to get the best signal possible unless you have cable TV or a centralized indoor antenna system. You may, however, use an antenna indoors if it is placed in a location free from interference.

Location

Avoid allowing the TV to get prolonged exposure to sunlight or other strong sources of heat. Leave sufficient distance between the TV and the wall to provide enough space for the emission of heat.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Power

The packaged power cord is used for 110V power source. To reduce the risk of fire, do not plug the power cord into an outlet with voltage over 110V.

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilatio n openings. Install

in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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.

NOTE: Applies to US only.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

These servicing instructions are for use by

CAUTION

Notes:

• The LCD TV is for entertainment use only and visual display tasks are excluded.

• This device uses a VGA connector to connect to a PC. To reduce the influence of mains frequency on the source signal, use a VGA monitor cable with ferrite shield.

qualified service personnel only.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Personal Safety

1. To avoid overloading the power supply, never plug too many electrical devices into an outlet, power strip, or extension cable.

2. Dangerous high-voltage electric power components are located inside the TV. To avoid electric shock, do not disassemble the casing.

3. Do not place or drop metals, small objects, or flammable materials in the vent of the TV.

4. If the TV is dropped, falls down, or is otherwise damaged, unplug the power cord immediately and contact an authorized service technician.

5. If any fluid is sprayed or dropped into the TV, contact an authorized service technician.

6. The screen of the TV is made of glass. Avoid hitting or scraping it. If the screen is broken, do not touch the broken glass.

7. Do not allow children to use the TV unattended.

8. Be careful when disconnecting the power plug. Hold the plug. Do not attempt to disconnect the plug by pulling on the power cord.

Installation

1. Do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or dust.

2. Avoid blocking the TV's vents, do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in a sealed cabinet.

3. Install the outdoor antenna away from power transmission lines to avoid possible danger.

Preface

Thank you for purchasing a Hannspree Liquid Crystal Display Television (LCD TV). Your new TV will allow you to enjoy superior audio and video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology.

Please carefully read this manual in its entirety before setting up, using or operating your TV. To ensure the safe and correct installation and operations of the TV, it is important that the safety and operation instructions in this manual are followed.

This instruction manual is designed to assist you in setting up and using the TV. The information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

To the extent allowed by applicable law, Hannspree Inc. (“Hannspree”) shall not be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages in advance.

distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying and distribution. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written authorization of Hannspree. The TV described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Hannspree (or other third parties). Hannspree (or other third parties) preserves the exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the right to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software. Accordingly, and to the extent allowed by applicable law, any copyrighted software contained in the product described herein shall not be distributed, modified, reverse engineered, or reproduced in any manner without the prior written authorization of Hannspree (or of other third parties).

The Hannspree logos presented herein are trademarks of Hannspree. All other product names, trademarks or logos mentioned herein are

used for identification purpose only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

The purchase of the product described herein shall not be deemed to grant, either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, patent applications or trademarks of Hannspree, except for the normal, non-exclusive use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.

BBE, SRS, HDMI License Statements

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE

and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

BBE ViVA HD3D (High Definition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D images with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image are expanded by BBE's proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Hannspree products incorporate High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Getting Started

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure the following components are includ ed in the box. Please cont act Hannspree Customer Service immediately if anything is missing or damaged.

•TV

• User’s manual

• Quick start guide

• Warranty and service manual

• Power cord

• Remote control and batteries

• A/V cable kit

1.2 Introducing the TV

You can watch NTSC broadcast or cable television channels, and easily connect a VCR, STB or DVD player to the standard CVBS and S-Video input ports located at the rear and/or side of the unit. You can also use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting it through the D-sub port.

Convenient control buttons located on the TV and a handy remote control let you change channels, adjust the volume, and change display settings through an easy-to-use on-scree n dis pla y me nu s yste m . The bu ilt- i n ste reo speakers provide full rich sound and a convenient audio outp ut port let s you connect to an external audio system or earphones.

1.2.1 Features

• Built-in analog and digital (for US and Canada only) TV tuner

• Audio/Video support: – Stereo audio inputs – Composite video inputs – Component video inputs – S-Video inputs – 3.5 mm stereo headphone

output – VGA input – HDMI input – SPDIF (optical) out – R/L/Subwoofer (2.1ch) out

• On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system

Note: The supporting devices mentioned in this manual may vary on different

models. For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.

• Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) with SAP

• Built-in stereo speakers

• Image Enhancement Technology – 3:2 pull down – 3D Comb Filter

• Noise Reduction

• Advanced de-interlacing

• Edge Enhancement

• Memory card reader (support CF, MD, SM, SD, MMC, and MS-Pro cards)

1.2.2 Control Panel

Description Icon Function

Power/ Power LED

Source

Select channel

Adjust volume

POWER

SOURCE

CH CH

VOL+

Turns the TV on and off. Indicates power status.

Selects the input source to be displayed (TV, DTV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5, AV6(PC), AV7(HDMI), AV8 (E-CARD)).

Notes:

• DTV is available for U.S. and Canada only.

• AV8 is available on selected models only.

Turns the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off.

Change channels. Press to increase the channel number.

Press to decrease the channel

number. Press to increase the audio

volume.

VOL

Press to decrease the audio

VOL+

VOL

volume.

Memory card slots

Insert a Compact Flash (CF), Micro drive (MD), Smart Media (SM), Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), or Memory Stick (MS-Pro) card into this slot to view the contents of the memory card. Use the E-CARD mode to view the contents.

1.2.3 Input and Output Jacks

Description Connector Function

Use the AV1 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR, STB, or a DVD player

AV1 (R/L/V)

AV2 (S/V/L/R)

AV3 (R/L/S)

with a composite output. Audio Input (R/L): red and white audio cables. Video Input (V): yellow (video) cable.

Use the AV2 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR, STB, or a DVD player. Audio Input (L/R): white and red audio cables.

Video Input (S-Video or Video): S-Video cable or

yellow (video). Use the AV3 input to connect

an external device, such as a VCR, STB, or a DVD player. Audio Input (R/L): red and white audio cables. Video Input (S): S-Video cable.

AV 4 / AV5 (R/L/Y/Pb/Pr)

Use the AV4 / AV5 inputs to connect an external device, such as a VCR, STB, or a DVD player with a component output. Audio Input (R/L): red and white audio cables. Video Input (Y/PB/PR): video cables.

Description Connector Function

ANT (Antenna/ Cable TV line in)

ANT (RF-in digital)

AC IN

AV 6 (PC)

AV 7 (HDMI)

LINE IN

LINE OUT (R/L) SUBWOOFER

OUT EARPHONE OUT

Connects to an antenna or CATV cable television line.

Connects to an ATSC antenna such as a digital TV cable system.

Connects to the included power cord.

Connects to a PC’s VGA port.

Connects to devices such as a DVD player or set-top box.

Connects to a PC's line/audio

port.

out Connects to external audio

amplifier. Connects to a subwoofer

speaker with audio amplifier. Connects to earphones.

RS-232

OPTICAL OUT

For factory use only. Not available for users.

Use the optical digital out connector to connect an audio decoder or audio/video processor.

1.2.4 Remote Control

Description Icon Function

Arrow

Numbers 0 ~ 9

Recall

Press this button to turn the OnScreen Display (OSD) menu on and off.

Press S / T / W / X to scroll through the on-screen display menus. In memory card mode, press the arrow buttons to navigate menus, or to pan a picture when zooming in on a photo in Photo mode.

Use to select a channel directly. Press 0-9 to enter the channel number (press 1 and 0 for channel

10). You can key in the alphabet in channel name editing function.

Press this button to return to the last channel selected. In memory card mode, press this button to start and end the slideshow.

Press this button to enable the closed captions/subtitles (Only

available in the United States of America). In memory card mode, press this button to rotate a picture when in Photo mode.

Power

Press this button to turn the TV power on or off.

Description Icon Function

Press VOL + to increase the audio

Adjust volume

volume. Press VOL - to decrease the audio volume.

Press this button to eliminate sound.

Mute

Press mute again or press the volume adjust buttons to restore sound.

Changes channels. Press CH S to

Select channel

increase the channel number. Press

T to decrease the channel

CH number.

MTS

Wide

Hold

Favorite

Wide

Hold

Press this button to change the multi sound selection of the TV channel.

Press this button to switch between wide screen and other modes (4:3 – 16:9 – Zoom). (Panoramic mode is available only for selected models.) In memory card mode, press this button to stop proceeding operation.

Press this button to hold. In memory card mode, press this button to go to the next track or picture.

Press these buttons to select or store your favorite channels. (e.g. To set Ch. 33 as FAV1, go to Ch. 33 and

Hold

press

, and then press to

save your settings.)

Description Icon Function

Press this button to select TV source

mode. Press this button again to enter DTV mode (available only for selected models).

Source

Sleep

Display

Press this button to display the AV source list on the screen.

Press this button to execute the selection or setting and return to the last menu when using on screen display menus. mode, press this button to confirm a selection or play/pause the file playback.

Press this button repeatedly to set the length of time until the TV turns off. Cancel the timer by pressing until the displayed time disappears. In memory card mode, press this button to zoom in a picture (magnification varies by input format).

Press this button to show messages on the screen, such as the channel number, mo de and others. Press this button again to close the displayed message.

In memory card

Description Icon Function

Press this button to view the electronic program guide (EPG)

Electronic Program Guide

EPG

(available only for selected models). In memory card mode, press this button to toggle between the EQ mode for music or the slideshow mode for photo.

Press this button to display information about the current

DTV Information

Info

channel (available only for selected models). In memory card mode, press this button to repeat the playing operation.

Press this button to activate the

Twin Mode

Twin

picture by picture mode (available only for selected models). In memory card mode, press this button to return to the previous file.

Press this button to swap the activation of the primary and

Swap

secondary sources for Twin mode (available only for selected models). In memory card mode, press this button to fast rewind.

Fast Forward

Note: The four color buttons (red, green, yellow, and blue) act as favorite

channel function when the TV standard is set to NTSC.

In memory card mode, press this button to fast forward.

1.2.5 Inserting the Remote Control Batteries

Open the battery compartment cover at the back of the remote control (A).

UM-4(AAA)

2 Insert the batteries paying

attention to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment (B).

UM-4(AAA)

3 Replace the batte ry

compartment cover (C).

UM-4(AAA)

CAUTION

• If the remote control is not used for a long period, remove the batteries and store them properly.

• Handle damaged or leaking batteries carefully, and wash hands with soap if they come in contact with leaked chemical fluids.

• If your remote c ontrol has two batteries, do not mix new and old batteries or the life of the new batteries will be shortened. Chemical fluids may leak from the old batteries.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Refer to your local recycling or waste disposal rules and contact a local waste disposal vendor to dispose of used batteries.

• The remote control cover may have a magnet in it, so do not place magnetic sensitive items such as watches, credit cards, or flash media close to the cover.

• Do not use force when pulling the re mote control cover open; you may damage the hinge.

Setting up your TV

2.1 Basic Connections

The following sections provide users with some basic instructions to use the TV. Please read them carefully before you start utilizing the functions.

2.1.1 Connecting the Power Cor d and Turning On

Connect the power cord to AC IN input jack on the rear panel of the TV.

2 Insert the plug at the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Move the Main Power Switch to the ON position to supply power to

the TV.

Note: If the TV is not going to be used for a long period, turn off the main power

switch.

2.1.2 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV

Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to ANT Jack (RF-in Analog) on the back of the TV.

2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to

the antenna socket or CATV socket.

Antenna

ANT jack

(TV/CA TV RF)

Notes:

• If you cannot receive ch annels after connecting to an antenna or cable TV line, try scanning for channels. See “Auto Search” on page 80.

• RF-in digital input is available for built-in DTV models only.

Antenna/CATV socket

coaxial cable

Ground Clamp

Ground

2.2 Connecting Exter nal Devices

Connect external devices such as VCRs, STBs, or DVD players to the TV using the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, and AV5 ports on the back or side of the TV.

2.2.1 Connecting External Ear phones

External earphones may be used to listen to the TV rather than using the built-in speakers. Connect external headphones to the earphone line out port as illustrated.

Headphones

Speakers

Headphone jack

()

Notes:

• External earphones are not included with the TV.

• The built-in TV speakers do not output sound when earphones are plugged in.

• Location of the connectors varies according to th e TV model. For more information, please refer to manufacturer’s user manual or the the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.

2.2.2 Connecting an Amplifier Using Analog Audio

Connect an external amplifier of speakers to the line out port to provide better sound quality. Refer to the following illustration.

Subwoofer with built-in amplifier

SUBWOOFER IN

Amplifier and speakers

Audio cable

Cables and connectors are color-coded (red, white).

2.2.3 Connecting an Amplifier Using Digital Audio

(Digital output is available for built-in DTV models only.)

Use the optical digital out connector to connect an audio decoder or audio/video processor when using a Digital TV (ATSC) receiver.

Refer to the following illustration to connect optical digital out.

LINE OUT

L-AUDIO-R

LINE

Optical digital cable

Note: The supporting devices mentioned in this manual may vary on different

models. For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.

2.2.4 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using Component Video

The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / STB / DVD player using the AV4/AV5 component video ports. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device.

VCR

STB

DVD

Audio cable

Cables and connectors are color-coded (red, white, green, blue, red).

Video cable

YPBP

2.2.5 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using

S-Video

The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a VCR / STB / DVD player using the AV3 S-Video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device.

S-Video

connector

S-VIDEO

Video cableAudio cable

Cables and connectors are color-coded (red, white, black).

Audio connectors

2.2.6 Connecting a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using

Composite

The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / STB / DVD player using the AV1 composite video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device.

Video

VCR

STB

DVD

RVIDEO L

A/V cable

Cables and connectors are color-coded (red, white, yellow).

2.2.7 Connecting a Video Game Console

The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a video game console using the AV2 port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device.

Audio/Video connectors

RVIDEO LS-VIDEO

Audio/Video cable

Notes:

• When connecting the S-Video connecto r and AV connectors at the same time, the priority is given to the S-Video connecto r.

• Location of the connectors varies according to the TV mod el. For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.

2.2.8 Connecting a PC

Connect the TV to your PC to use it as the monitor using the D-Sub port as shown. Connect the D-Sub port of the TV to the D-Sub output of the PC. Connect the line out port of the PC to the line in port of your TV to listen to audio from the PC.

Audio cable

VGA cable

Notes:

• Location of the connectors varies according to the TV model.

• For more information, please refer to the manufacturer’s user manual or the Quick Start Guide of your TV model.

2.2.9 Connecting HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High Definition Copy Protection) assures that the best video signal is always sent from source (HDTV signal, DVD player) to the TV.

Refer to the following illustration to connect an HDMI device to the TV.

DVD player

HDMI

Audio cable

output

HDMI cable

Note: When the HDMI cable is connected, connecting the audio cable is not

necessary. However, it is necessary to do so if the HDMI-DVI-D adap ter cable is connected.

2.2.10 Connecting Digital TV

Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to ANT Jack (RF-in Digital) on the back of the TV.

2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to

the antenna socket of the digital TV device.

DTV

Notes:

• If you cannot receive ch annels after connecting to an antenna or cable TV line, try scanning for channels. See “Auto Search” on page 80.

• RF-in digital input is available for DTV built-in models only.

2.3 Inser ting a Memory Car d

Insert the memory card(s) into the appropriate card reader slot(s) on the control panel of the TV as shown.

CF I /II SD / MS

2 Push the card(s) gently until they stop. Make sure the card(s) are

inserted in the correct way.

3 When inserted, the memory card(s) will protrude as shown.

CF I /II SD / MS

4 To remove a card, pull it from the card slot.

Notes:

• To prevent data loss, end tasks that retrieve data from the memory card before removing it from the card slot.

• Use only certified memory cards.

• Supports memory cards with a capacity of up to 1GB.

• E-CARD related functions and file names are only shown in English.

• Be careful when removing memory cards; removing them too quickly may result in damage to the card and possible data loss.

• Please refer the flash card website below:

SM CARD: http://www.ssfdc.or.jp/english/index.htm SD CARD: http://www.sdcard.org/ CF CARD: http://www.compactflash.org/ MS CARD: http://www.memorystick.com/en/ MMC CARD: http://www.mmccard.org/

• Supports play format: JPEG/MPEG, MPEGI/II, MP3, MPEG4.

2.4 Using the TV

2.4.1 Using the Remote Control

For best results, use the remote control within a proper distance from the front of the TV. Do not exceed an angle of 30 degrees when pointing at the TV.

Notes:

• The operationa l distance may be shortened when the signal sensor is directly exposed to strong light.

• Aim the transmitter on the remote control at the signa l sensor and ensure that there are no obstacles between them.

2.4.2 Turning the TV On and Off

Press on the remote control or on the control panel. The

POWER

power LED indicator on the front of the TV changes from red to green, indicating that the power is on.

Press or again. The power LED changes from green to red, indicating that the TV is off

POWER

2.4.3 Selecting Channels

•Press CHS on the remote control or on the control panel to increase the channel number by one. Press CHT or to

decrease the channel number by one.

• Enter the specific channel number by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. The channel number is displayed on the screen.

2.4.4 Switching Source Signals

Press

SOURCE

on the control panel or

on the remote control to select the

incoming source signal. A screen appears with all sources listed. (Some of the sources are available only for selected models.)

Select Source

DTV

AV1(Video)

AV2(F V/S-V)

AV3(S-Video)

AV4(HDTV1)

AV5(HDTV2)

AV6(PC)

AV7(HDMI)

AV8(E-card)

Press S or T on the remote control or or on the control

CH CH

panel to select the source you wish to use.

2 Press on the remote control or on the control panel to

SOURCE

confirm the setting.

3 Press on the remote control or on the control panel to exit.

2.4.5 Adjusting the Volume

Press

VOL+

to increase the volume.

Press

VOL-

to decrease the volume.

Press to eliminate sound. A mute icon appears on the top left corner of the screen and sound is turned off.

Press again or press the volume buttons to restore the original volume.

2.5 Using the E-CARD Function (For built-in E-CARD

only)

The E-CARD function enables you to view photos, watch movies, and listen to MP3 files on the memory card inserted in the card slot. The device supports Compact Flash (CF), Micro drive (MD), Smart Media (SM ), Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), and Memory Stick (MS-Pro) cards. Use the E-CARD mode (AV8) to view the contents.

The following describes the E-CARD function:

Insert a memory card into the appropriate card slot. Refe r to “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 37.

2 Press on the remote control to display all available sources. Use

the

S / T button on the remote control to switch source to AV8 (E-

CARD).

3 If more than one memory card is inserted to the card slots, a screen

displaying the inserted cards is displayed. Use the the remote control to select the memory card and press the contents.

S / T button on

to view

SELECT ONE AND ENTER:

COMPACT FLASH

SECURE DIGITAL

4 The E-CARD main screen appears. You can choose to view photos,

listen to music, watch videos, or look at the contents of the memory card.

SELECT ONE AND ENTER:

PHOTO MUSIC VIDEO FILE

E-CARD main screen

2.5.1 Remote Control Keys in E-CARD Mode

The following table lists the remote control buttons used to operate the ECARD feature.

Button Description Function

Wide

Cursor up / down / left / right

Play / Pause

Stop

Slide Show

Zoom

Rotate

Press these buttons to navigate the E-CARD menus.In Photo mode, use these buttons to pan a picture when zooming in.

Press this button to confirm a selection or to play/pause a music/video file.

Press this button to return to the E-CARD main screen. In Music or Video mode, press to stop playing back a file.

Press this button to start and stop the slide show.

Press this button to zoom in on a picture. (Magnification varies by input format).

Press this button to rotate a picture when in Photo mode.

Twin

Press this button to play the previous file on the memory card.

Button Description Function

Hold

EPG

Info

Swap

Press this button to play the next file on the memory card.

Press this button to toggle

Effect

between the EQ mode for music or photo slideshow mode.

Repeat

Press this button to repeat the playing operation.

Fast rewind Press this button to fast rewind.

Fast forward Press this button to fast forward.

2.5.2 Viewing Photos

1 When the E-CARD main screen appears,

remote control

to select PHOTO.

use the

W / X button on the

PAG E 01/01

2 Press to display the thumbnails of images on the memory card. 3

Use the

S / T / W / X button to select a thumbnail image.

4 Press to expand the selected thumbnail to full screen mode.

5 Press the X / T / button to go to the next picture. Press the W /

Hold

Twin

S / button to go to the previous picture.

Note: If the image is not in the standard size/resolution (i.e. 800x600, 1024x768),

it may appear deformed or with a blue/black background.

Zooming and Panning

The E-CARD function enables you to zoom in on images and pan the view. Follow these instructions.

View an image in full screen mode as described in the previous section.

2 Press on the remote control to zoom in on the image.

(Magnification varies by input format).

When zooming in on an image, press the S / T / W / X button on the remote control to pan the image.

Rotating Images

Follow these instructions to rotate images when in Photo mode.

View an image in full screen mode as described in the previous section.

2 Press on the remote control.

3 The image is rotated 90 degrees (90°) in a clockwise direction.

Note: You cannot rotate an image when the image is being zoomed.

Viewing a Slide Show

The E-CARD function has a slide show feature that enables you to view all the images by order.

Press on the remote control to start the slide show. The files are viewed sequentially, and files in your music library are

also played in sequence.

2 Press again to stop the slide show.

To pause a slide show, press on the remote control.

3 Press on the remote control to turn the repeat function on/off.

Folder Repeat mode has the following options: – ON: runs the slide show again in the selected folder.

– OFF: turns the folder repeat mode off.

Info

EPG

4 Transition: Press on the remote control to choose different

transition effects when playing the slide show.

Transition Table

Transition Description

FULL SCREEN

2 ROLL : TOP TO

BOTTOM

3 ROLL: BOTTOM

TO TOP

4 ROLL:

TOP/BOTTOM TO CENTER

5 ROLL: CENTER

TO TOP/BOTTOM

6 BLIN D: TOP TO

BOTTOM

7 ROLL: LEFT TO

RIGHT

8 ROLL: RIGHT TO

LEFT

9 ROLL:

LEFT/RIGHT TO CENTER

Image appears full screen.

Image rolls in from top to bottom.

Image rolls in from bottom to top.

Image rolls in from top and bottom to center.

Image rolls in from center to top and bottom.

Image rolls in blinds from top to bottom.

Image rolls in from left to right.

Image rolls in from right to left.

Image rolls in from left and right to center.

10ROLL: CENTER

TO LEFT/RIGHT

11ROLL: IMPLODE

Image rolls in from center to left and right.

Image closes into center point.

Transition Description

12BLIND: LEFT TO

RIGHT

13CROSS FADE 14SLIDE MODE:

RANDOM

Image rolls in blinds from left to right.

Image fades in and out.

Transition effects are chosen randomly.

2.5.3 Listening to Music

1 When the

remote control to select MUSIC.

E-CARD

main screen appears,

MUSIC LIBRARY

01.LE PAPILLON 3:08

02. 4:37 A 2:52 B 3:29 C 4:27 A 4:32 HOPE AND MEMORY 1:45 WE WILL ROCK YOU 2:30

Repeat: One Page: 01/01

use

the W / X button on

the

2 Press . A screen appears displaying a list of the music stored on

your memory card.

3 Use the S / T / W / X button to select a music file. The selected file

starts playing. When the file finishes playing, the next file in the list is played.

4 Press to display the Music Equalizer screen. This screen

enables you to view information about the file you are playing.

MUSIC EQUALIZER

Name: 02.MUSIC 2 Artist: Time: 4:29 Type: MP3 128Kbps

Repeat: One EQ:standard Song:000/028

Repeat mode

Press to switch among the following repeat modes:

Info

– ONE: repeats one file – ALL: repeats all files in sequence – OFF: turns repeat mode off

EQ mode

Press to toggle EQ mode:

EPG

– Choose from Jazz / Rock / Pops / Ballad / Dance / Standard / Classic

2.5.4 Watching V ideos

1 When the

remote control

E-CARD

main screen appears, u

to select VIDEO.

se the

W / X button on the

PAG E 01/01

2 Press . A screen appears displaying thumbnails of the videos on

your memory card.

3 Use the S / T / W / X button on the remote control to select a video

file.

4 Press . The selected video file begins playing.

2.5.5 Viewing Memor y Car d Files

1 When the

remote control

E-CARD

main screen appears,

use the

to select FILE.

FILE LIBRARY

01.MUSIC 1

MP3

02.MUSIC 2

MP3

03.MUSIC 3

MP3

04.CRIM0001

05.CRIM0002

06.CRIM0003

07.CRIM0004

08.CRIM0005

Folder : ROOT SD 000/028

File size : Date :

Time : Channels : Bitrate :

4:29 Stereo 128kbps

W / X button on the

4212KBytes 2006/01/01

2 Press . A screen appears displaying a list of the files on your

memory card. The file type is denoted by the icons, and the file size, creation date, and thumbnail view of the file provides additional information.

3 Use the S / T / W / X button to select a file and press . The

selected file is displayed or played.

2.6 Using the Digital TV (For built-in DTV only)

The built-in DTV function provides viewers to enjoy TV in many ways through enhanced and interactive services that add to the viewing experience.

2.6.1 Switching Signal Source

Press

SOURCE

on the control panel or

on the remote control to select the

incoming source signal. A screen appears with all sources listed. (Some of the sources are available only for selected models.)

Select Source

DTV

AV1(Video)

AV2(F V/S-V)

AV3(S-Video)

AV4(HDTV1)

AV5(HDTV2)

AV6(PC)

AV7(HDMI)

AV8(E-card)

Press S or T on the remote control or or on the control

CH CH

panel to select DTV.

2 Press on the remote control or on the control panel to

confirm the setting.

3 Press on the remote control or on the control panel to exit.

Note: Use the Auto Search function to scan all available digital TV channels

before viewing digital TV programs for the first time.

2.6.2 Searching for Digital Channels

Before you start viewing the digital TV programs, you must perform Auto Search to scan for all available ATSC and cable channels on DTV source

signals.

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

Channel No

Edit Name

Skip

Fine Tuning

Air/Cable

Auto Search

Preset

Select TV Menu Select : Return :

Press or the button to enter the TV Menu.

Enter :

Off

Cable

VOL

SOURCE

2 Press the or CHS/CHT button to select Auto Search.

3 Press to start searching for all the available channels.

A banner appears on the screen showing the number of available channels scanned.

ATSC 707 2

4 After searching all the channels, the last available channel

scanned is displayed on the screen. The Channel Banner appears showing information of the current program.

Channel Banner

The Channel Banner located at the bottom of the screen provides viewers with basic information of the chosen channel and the currently broadcast

program. Press in normal viewing mode to display the Channel Banner.

9-1 KQED-HD

Info

2:39 PM Mon 29 Apr 02

9:00 AM HD Programs or HD Demo material

12:00AM - 2:00 AM Frontier House

Signal Quality 83

No. Item Description

Up/Down arrows

Appear when there is more than one channel on the list.

The first two digits stand for the number of

2 Channel no.

available channels on the list. The two digits after the dash stand for its order on the list.

3 Date/Time Indicates current time.

No. Item Description

4 Next on Indicates the next program and its schedule.

6Icon

Note: The content in the channel banner is sent by the broadcaster. Information

that is displayed may vary from broadcaster to broadcaster.

Quality indicator

Current program

Indicates the signal quality. The better the signal, the longer the bar.

Indicates additional information about the program.

Displays the name and the staring time of the program. The bar extending to the right shows the elapsed time.

The following table describes the definition of the icons displayed in the Channel Banner.

Icon Description

Indicates that the channel has been set as one of the favorite channels. The color of the face mark corresponds to the color of the favorite key on the remote control.

Indicates that the program is under parental rating.

Indicates that extended information is available for the program.

Indicates that the channel is digital standard.

Indicates that the channel is digital high definition.

Indicates that AC3 is available for the program.

Indicates that alternative soundtracks are available for the program.

Indicates that closed captions are available for the current program.

2.6.3 Digital Customize Settings

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

CUSTOMIZE

Menu Language English Menu Background Transparent Sleep Timer Closed Caption Audio Language Time Zone Advanced C.C. Preset

Select Customize Menu

Press or to enter the CUSTOMIZE Menu.

Press

CHS/

Select : Return :

CHT button to select an option.

Central,Summer

Enter :

VOL SOURCE

Off CS1

English

3 Press or to change the mode setting. 4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the

CUSTOMIZE Menu.

5 Press to exit the CUSTOMIZE menu.

The Customize Mode menu includes the following options.

Option Description

elect from the following language options:

• English

Menu Language

• Español

• Français

Note: OSD language may vary from region to region.

Menu Background

Sleep Timer

Closed Caption

Audio Language

Enables you to set the OSD background to be transparent or solid.

Enables you to set the TV to turn off after a set time. Select from the following sleep timer options.

• 120 minutes

•90 minutes

•60 minutes

•30 minutes

•Off You can also press on the remote control to

enable sleep mode. Press again to reset the timer.

Enables closed captions. Select from the following options:

•CS1 ~ CS6 S

elect from the following audio language options:

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

• Italian

Option Description

Tim e Z o n e

Advanced C.C.

Preset

Enables you to select the specific time zone for your area.

Enables you to configure settings for font type, size, style, color, opacity, edge, edge color, background color, and background opacity of closed caption.

CUSTOMIZE

C.C.Font Type Auto C.C.Font Size Auto

Select Customize Menu

C.C. Font Style C.C. Font Color C.C. Font Opacity C.C. Font Edge C.C. Font Edge Color C.C. Background Color C.C. Background Opacity

Select : Return :

Enter :

Auto Auto Auto Auto

Auto Auto Auto

VOL

SOURCE

Note: This function is only available when Closed Caption value is set to CS1 ~ CS6.

Erases all customized settings and return all values to factory defaults.

2.6.4 Using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provides viewer s a quick glance at the program schedule and information for all available channels. The Navigator displays the channel list on the left column and the programs broadcast on the current channel for the day and the six following ones.

ALL CHANNELS

WHAT IS ON TODAY? 2:41 PM Mon 29 Apr 02

9-1 KQED-HD 9-2 KQED-SD

CH+

Page: 24h- 24h+ Channels:

CH-

Channel list

Press to display the

EPG

HD Programs or HD demo material 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM Frontier House 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Navigator

window.

Last

Exit:

Program list

2 Use or button to select a specific channel from the channel

list.

3 Press to enter the program list of the selected channel.The

program currently being broadcast on the selected channel is highlighted.

4 Press or button to select programs from the list. And press

to display extended information of the selected program.

5 Press to exit EPG and return to the broadcast program screen.

Notes:

• Data displayed in EPG is updated in real time. Current broadcast program disappears from the list when the program has ended.

• EPG information will vary from region to region depending on the broadcasters and/or CATV system in your area.

Using the Remote Control in Navigator

Button Description

Press to tune to selected channels.

EPG

Press to toggle between Navigator and the normal viewing mode.

Press to change the soundtrack.

Press to turn the closed caption on and off.

Info

Press to display the Program Info window.

Press to shift focus up/down and tune the highlighted channel.

Press to switch between program list and channel list.

Press to return to normal viewing mode.

Press to change the day.

Viewing Program Information

Press to view program information for the selected program. A window

Info

pops up to display a brief introduction of the chosen program and its broadcast schedule.

2:39 PM Mon 29 Apr 02

• If the information exceeds one page, press again to go to the

Signal Quality

Info

next page of the Program Information window. In the last page, press

Info

closes the Program Information window.

•Press to exit the Program Information window and return to the normal viewing mode.

Extended Info

No program info available

2:39 PM Mon 29 Apr 02

Signal Quality 83

Note: The message “No information is available for the selected program” is

displayed in the center of the window if no program information is broadcast for the chosen program.

3 Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD)

Settings

The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system provides a quick and simple method to adjust the TV settings. This chapter describes how to change each of the available settings. The OSD menu can be accessed through the buttons either on the front control panel or the remote control.

Function TV Control Panel Remote Control

OSD Menu MENU Menu Up CH SS / CH S Down CH TT / CH T Add/Enter VOL+ X / VOL+ Decrease VOL- W / VOL- Return SOURCE OK / Source

3.1 OSD Setting Menus

Menu Icon Description

Enables you to make adjustments to picture settings such as brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, hue, and create custom configurations.

VIDEO

Enables you to adjust audio characteristics such as bass and treble, and also enables enhanced audio options such as Surround.

AUDIO

In PC mode, enables you to set characteristics such as phase and clock.

Enables you to choose TV or CATV, autoscan for channels, add and delete channels, and edit channel names.

Enables you to set the OSD language, set the sleep timer and enable closed captions.

CUSTOMIZE

Enables you to set parental controls to prevent unauthorized access to certain TV content (available in the US and Canada only).

PARENTAL

Notes:

• Press / to exit the menus at any time.

• You can control the OSD with either the remote control or the TV control panel.

• The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.

3.2 Adjusting Video Settings

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

VIDEO

Video Mode Standard

Brightness 50

Contrast

Saturation

Sharpness

Hue

Noise Reduce Off

NeutralColor Temperature

Back Light High

Preset

button

VOL

to select an option.

1 2

Press

Select Video Menu

or to enter the VIDEO Menu.

Select : Enter : Return :

or CHS/CHT

3 Press or to change the mode setting.

4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the VIDEO

Menu.

5 Press to exit the VIDEO menu.

The Video Mode menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Enables you to customize the video display. The following options are available:

Vivid Sets the display for enhanced picture

Video Mode

Brightness Brightens or darkens the picture.

Contrast

Saturation Adjusts the intensity of the color.

Standard Sets the display for normal viewing Custom Enables you to set user defined

Increases or decreases the contrast. Increasing the contrast makes the colors deeper . Decreasing the contrast makes the colors softer.

contrast and saturation. (default). values.

Sharpness

Hue Increases or decreases the red tint.

Noise Reduce

Sharpens or softens picture clarity. Decrease this value to make the pictures softer.

Noise reduction enables you to reduce the amount of interference in the signal. The following options are available:

• High

•Middle

•Low

•Off

Note: Noise reduction only works in TV and AV1 ~ AV3

modes.

Option Description

Color temperature refers to the warm or cool feeling of a color, rather than actual temperature.

Color Temperature

The following options are available: Cold Gives white colors a bluish tint.

Neutral Gives white colors a neutral tint. Warm Gives white colors a reddish tint.

Back Light

Preset

Sets the LCD backlight. Set this to low to conserve power.

Erases all customized picture settings and returns all values to factory defaults.

3.3 Adjusting Audio Settings

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

AUDIO

Balance

Sound Effect

Equalizer OFF

120Hz

200Hz

500KHz

1.2KHz

Preset

Select Audio Menu

Press or to enter the AUDIO Menu.

Press

or CHS/CHT

Select : Return :

Enter :

button

OFF

VOL

to select an option.

3 Press or button to change the mode setting.

03KHz

07.5KHz

012KHz

4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the AUDIO

Menu.

5 Press to exit the AUDIO menu.

The Audio Mode menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Balance

Sound Effect

Equalizer

Preset

Changes the balance between the left and right speakers.

Toggles between the TruSurround XT and BBE ViVA HD3D sound features.

Enables you to adjust equalizer settings. Select Custom to adjust individual equalizer frequencies.

•LIVE

•POP

•ROCK

•CUSTOM Erases all customized audio settings and return

all values to factory defaults.

3.4 Adjusting PC Settings

If a PC is connected, the PC mode menu items become available.The PC Mode menu includes the following options.

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

H Position

V Position

Phase

Clock

Auto Adjust

Preset

Select PC Menu

Press or to enter the PC Menu.

Press

or CHS/CHT

Select : Return :

button

Enter :

VOL

to select an option.

3 Press or button to change the mode setting.

4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the PC

Menu.

5 Press to exit the PC menu.

The PC Settings menu includes the following options:

Option Description

H Position

V Position

Phase

Clock

Auto Adjust

Preset

Note: The display resolution is based on the PC input signal.

Press or to adjust the horizontal position of the display.

Press or to adjust the vertical position of the display.

Press or to adjust the phase timing.

Press or to adjust the clock timing.

Press to allow the TV to adjust the display automatically for best results.

Press to erase all customized PC settings and return all values to factory defaults.

3.5 Adjusting TV Settings

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

Channel No 2

Edit Name

Skip

Fine Tuning 0

Auto Search

Preset

Select TV Menu

Press or to enter the TV Menu.

Press

or CHS/CHT

Select : Return :

button

Enter :

CableAir/Cable

VOL

to select an option.

3 Press or to change the mode setting.

4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the TV

Menu.

5 Press to exit the TV menu.

The TV Mode menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Channel No Use to select a channel to adjust its settings.

Use the alphanumeric keypad on the remote control to enter a name for the channel.

Edit Name

You can use up to five alphanumeric characters for the name.

Select ON to remove the selected channel number

Skip

from the channel list. Select OFF to add the selected channel number to the channel list.

Fine Tuning

Air/Cable

Auto Search

Preset

Select this item and press or to fine tune a channel for better picture quality.

Enables you to select the TV source signal. The following options are available:

Air Selects the antenna. Cable Selects cable TV.

Press to have the TV automatically scan through all the available channels and assign channel numbers to them.

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Select this to erase all customized TV settings and return all values to factory defaults.

3.6 Making Customize Settings

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

CUSTOMIZE

Menu Language English

Menu Background Transparent

Sleep Timer

Closed Caption

Preset

Select Customize Menu Select : Return :

Press or to enter the CUSTOMIZE Menu.

Press

or CHS/CHT

button

Enter :

OFF

VOL

to select an option.

3 Press or to change the mode setting.

4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the

CUSTOMIZE Menu.

5 Press to exit the CUSTOMIZE menu.

The Customize Mode menu includes the following options.

Option Description

elect from the following language options:

• English

• Español

Menu Language

• Français

• 繁體中文

Note: OSD language may vary from region to region.

Menu Background

Sleep Timer

Closed Caption (available in the

US only)

Preset

Enables you to set the OSD background to be transparent or solid.

Enables you to set the TV to turn off after a set time. Select from the following sleep timer options.

• 120 minutes

•90 minutes

•60 minutes

•30 minutes

•Off You can also press on the remote control to

enable sleep mode. Press again to reset the timer.

Enables closed captions. Select from the following options:

•CC1 ~ CC4

• TEXT1 ~ TEXT4 Erases all customized settings and return all

values to factory defaults.

3.7 Setting Parental Controls (Available in the US and Canada only)

Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen.

PARENTAL

Password:

Select Parental Menu

Press or to enter the PARENTAL Menu. You are

Select : Return :

Enter :

VOL

prompted for the password:

2 Enter the password using the numeric keys on the remote control.

The default password is 0000.

3 Press to confirm if the password is correct.

Press

or CHS/CHT

PARENTAL

Rating OFF

Unrated Program Block View

TV Rating

Movie Rating

Cdn. English Rating

Cdn. French Rating

Change Password

Preset

button

to select an option.

Select Parental Menu

Select : Return :

Enter :

VOL SOURCE

5 Press or to change the mode setting.

6 Press to select the changed setting and return to the

PA RENTAL M enu.

7 Press to exit the

PARENTAL

menu.

The Parental Control Function (V-CHIP) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast stations

. The United States has two rating systems for viewing contents, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V-CHIP to help parents screen out inappropriate television programs from their children.

Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) as watched on cable TV and not edited for television. The V-CHIP can also be set to block MPAA-rated movies.

The Parental menu includes the following options.

Option Description

Enables you to select a rating setting. Select Custom to customize all other settings.

Rating

•OFF

• Child

•Youth

• Youth Adult

•Custom

Unrated Program Block

1. Parental functions are only available in the United States of America and Canada and are contingent upon the availability of the TV network programming.

Enables you to block or allow viewing of selected unrated content.

Option Description

Enables you to block or allow viewing of rated television content.

PARENTAL

TV Rating

Rating ALL FV V S L D

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

V VVVV

VVV

Movie Rating

Select Parental Menu

Select : Return :

Enter :

VOL SOURCE

Enables you to block or allow viewing of rated movie content.

PARENTAL

Enter :

VOL

Select Parental Menu

PG-13

NC-17

Select : Return :

Option Description

Enables you to block or allow viewing of content rated according to Canadian English standards.

PARENTAL

Cdn. English Rating

C8+

14+

18+

Cdn. French Rating

Select Parental Menu

Select : Return :

Enter :

VOL

Enables you to block or allow viewing of content rated according to Canadian French standards.

PARENTAL

8 ans +

13 ans +

16 ans +

18 ans +

Select Parental Menu Select : Return :

Enter :

VOL

Option Description

Enables you to change the password. Enter the old password followed by the new password to change it.

PARENTAL

Change Password

Old Password:

New Password:

New Password Again:

Select : Return :

Enter :

VOL SOURCE

Preset

Select Parental Menu

Erases all customized PARENTAL settings and return all values to factory defaults.

Note: The French and English ratings are for the US and Canada only.

Refer to the following table for TV rating information:

TV RATINGS

TV-Y (All children)

TV-Y7 (Directed to older children)

TV-G (General audience)

TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested)

TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned)

TV-MA (Mature audience only)

Block Content

Fantasy Violence

Violence

Sexual Situations

Adult Language

Sexually Suggestive Dialog

;;;; ;

:;;; ;

–

;;; ;

::: :

:::

:::: :

;:The content rating can be set, but this rating is not norma lly broadcast by

TV stations.

::The content rating can be set.

Refer to the following table for movie rating information.

MPAA RATINGS

G GENERAL AUDIENCES Suitable for all ages.

PG-13

R RESTRICTED

NC-17 NO ONE 17 OR UNDER ADMITTED

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED

PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED

NO ONE UNDER 18 ADMITTED. X is an older rating that may be used in some older movies.

Some material may not be suitable for children.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian.

More information about the rating systems can be found by visiting these websites:

http://www.mpaa.org http://www.tvguidelines.org

Troubleshooting

Situation Solution

• Connect the power cord properly.

• Check if the power LED is on or not.

• Press power on the control panel or remote control.

• Press source to cycle through connected

No picture and sound.

No picture, or poor picture, sound is OK.

Picture is not in color.

Picture is OK, no sound.

One of the speakers has no sound.

Cannot receive some TV channels using cable TV.

Want to reset TV settings. • Use the Reset function in the OSD menu.

Cannot operate menus.

Forgot parental control password. • Use the master password 0928

video sources.

• Press channel up or channel down to switch to other TV stations.

• Check the Air/Cable OSD settings. See “Air/Cable” on page 80.

• Make sure all cables are connected properly.

• Check the antenna and cable connections.

• Adjust the brightness in the OSD menus. See “Brightness” on page 73.

• Adjust the saturation in the OSD menus. See “Saturation” on page 73.

• Make sure the source device is functioning

properly.

• Make sure the audio cable is connected securely.

• Turn the mute off.

• Press volume up on the control panel or remote control.

• Adjust the balance in the OSD menus. See “Balance” on page 76.

• Try the Auto Program function in the OSD “TV Setting” menu. See “Auto Search” on page 80.

• If OSD items are colored in light blue, the system is in a state such that those settings are not available.

Situation Solution

Screen image turns over.

Snow appears on the screen.

Blurred or overlapped images.

Remote control doesn’t work.

• Make sure the video signal cable is connected properly.

• Adjust the location of the antenna, placing it far from roads or sources of interference.

• Check the antenna and the video signal line connections.

• Readjust the sharpness setting.

• Choose programs with high quality signals.

• Adjust the direction of the antenna or change the video signal cable.

• Make sure the battery is inserted correctly.

• Replace the battery with a new one.

• Make sure the TV power cord is plugged in.

• Make sure the path between the remote control and the sensor is clear.

• T ry operating the remote control at a closer distance to the TV. Refer to “Using the Remote Control” on page 39.

Warranty and Service

For complete warranty service information, please refer to the “Warranty and Service Manual” enclosed with your TV.

Specifications

LCD Panel Size 26/32/37 inch TFT Aspect Ratio 16:9 Best Resolution 1366 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical)

TV System

Video System

Audio System

Built-in Stereo Speakers Output 26”/32” - 8 W x 2, 37” - 15 W x 2 Power Supply 100-240V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 26"/32" - 200W (max.), 37" - 250W (max.) Component Format 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Built-In analog and digital (for US and Canada Only) TV Tuner

AV1: Composite Video (CVBS) AV2: Composite Video (CVBS + S-Video) AV3: Composite Video (S-Video) AV4/AV5:Component Video (YP VGA: PC in HDMI Ver. 1.1 E-CARD (Selected models only)

AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5, HDMI: L/R RCA jacks (audio input)

3.5 mm earphone out PC Audio-in R/L/Subwoofer (2.1 ch out) Optical out (For built-in DTV only) E-CARD (Selected models only)

BPR)

6.1 PC Mode Suppor t Timing

Pixel Format

1 640*480 31.47 – 60 – VESA 2 640*480 37.861 – 72 – VESA 3 640*480 37.5 – 75 – VESA 4 640*480 NA NA 85 NA VESA 5 800*600 35.156 + 56 + VESA 6 800*600 37.879 + 60 + VESA 7 800*600 48.077 + 72 + VESA 8 800*600 46.875 + 75 + VESA 9 800*600 NA NA 85 NA VESA 10 1024*768 48.363 – 60 – VESA 11 1024*768 56.476 – 70 – VESA 12 1024*768 60.023 + 75 + VESA 13 1280*1024 NA NA 60 NA VESA 14 640*400 NA NA 70 NA VESA

Hor. Freq. (kHz)

Hor. Polarity

Ver. Freq. (Hz)

Vertical Polarity

Standard

15 720*400 NA NA 70 NA VESA

Glossary

Broadcast TV: Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to vie wers (standard TV broadcast).

CATV: Community Antenna Television, the original name for cable TV. A television distribution system that uses coaxial cable instead of the traditional radio broadcasting (over-the-air) meth od to deliver television, FM radio, and other services to consumers.

Color Temperature: Adjusting the color temper ature enables you to se t the intensity of white light. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K). Higher color temperatures result in a blue tint. Lower temperatures result in a red tint.

Hue: Colors in a color system are measured by hue, saturation and luminance. Hue indicates the predominant color.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light.

Saturation: Chromatic purity indicating the amount of white contained in a color. F ully saturated colors are p ure colors; less saturated col ors appear as pastel shades.

Stereo: The default audio signal belonging to a particular channel. S-Video: Separate video, a video cabling standard used to transmit video

by keeping brightness (Y) and color information (C) on separate channels. Most often used with camcorders.

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