Hisense TL 2020 User Manual

LCD COLOR TV

USER MANUAL

TL 2020

Part No. IES050121

English

Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully before you begin.

This is an IEC safety class product and must be grounded for safety.

CONTENTS

SAFETY CLASS

Important safety instructions ...... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........

Brief product overview ..................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Learning about your new TV ........................... ......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........

Selecting a location for the TV............................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Connecting your TV......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Connecting audio/visual equipment .............. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........

Connecting the PC or Notebook ........................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Connecting to an Aerial / Cable antenna ............... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Preparation for using your new TV using the remote control .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........

Preparing the remote control for use.................... .......... .................... .......... ...............

Shortcut keys operation .................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Menu operation ............................................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Using the Picture Parameters menu ................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ....

Using the Audio Setting menu ........................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Using the Geometry menu ............................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Using the General Settings menu ...................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Using the Search menu ................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Appendix ................................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Cleaning and care ...................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Trouble shooting ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

Specifications .......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an

CAUTION

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) .NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the literature accompanying the set.

CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC RULES COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. '

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important safety instructions

1. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. HEED ALL WARNINGS

Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions .

4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Follow all operating and use instructions .

5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER

Do not use the product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH

Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat resource. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

8. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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.

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Important safety instructions

12. USE ONLY WITH 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. Do not place this TV on a unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket ,or table. The TV may

fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. An TV and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

13. UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

For added protection for this TV receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and power line surges.

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.

15.

POWER SOURCE

This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company . For TVs intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16. POWER CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA NO.70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (Fig.A).

18. LIGHTNING For added protection for this TV receiver during

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a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and power line surges.

19. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

20. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

21. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind into the TV.

22. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

23. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.

24. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in proper operating condition.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

S3126A

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING WIRES

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

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Brief product overview

1.Connection

Connect the antenna lead or CATV cable or external equipment (such as Antenna, Cable TV, VCD, DVD, VCR, Set top box, etc.) to the corresponding terminals or interface on the TV rear (please refer to the owner s manual of the equipment to be connected as well) and confirm that the signal source is available and works. normally.

AC IN

2.The remote control

ANT.IN

L R AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

Y P/C P /C

B B R R

COMPONENT

AV OUT

PC IN

Open the back battery cover on the remote control and insert 2 x 'AAA' size batteries, noting the correct polarities marked inside the battery compartment . Next close the battery cover.

SOURCE

CCD

.MO

VOL

SCAN

PARENT

SAP

OKOK

S.MODE

LOCK

MUTE

RECAL

SCAN: Scan available channels

POWER: Power on/off

SOURCE: Select one of five input signal sources PARENT: Parental control function

LOCK: Set child lock CCD: Closed caption function

SAP: SAP/stereo/mono audio setting selection

MUTE: Mute the sound MENU: Call up the main menu

: Cursor up/down

: Select or adjust from a particular menu

OK: Confirm selected function or return to the previous menu

RECALL: Return to previous channel S.MODE: Select the sound mode

P.MODE: Select the picture mode

VOL+/-:Volume up/down

CH+/-: Channel up/down

SLEEP

0 0

DISPLAY

CHANNEL NUMBER: Direct Channel selection

SLEEP: Set the sleep timer

DISPLAY: Display current Status information

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3.Switching on/off

1) Connect the TV to power outlet. Switch on the power switch located on the back of the TV (See page 6, item 21 for location), if the power indicator is red, it means the TV is off now. You need to press the POWER switch on the TV or the POWER button on the remote control to turn on the TV, and the power indicator will light up in blue.

2) Press the power switch or the POWER button on the remote control again to turn off the TV.

4.Signal source selection

Press the number [1-9] button or CH+ or CH- button to select TV input; press the SOURCE button to select TV, Video, S-Video,VGA,Component.

5.Air/Cable selection

In order to access this setting, you need to be in the Antenna (TV) source mode (press SOURCE button repeatedly). You can select the signal receiving method according to the following steps:

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the button to select the item Search and press the

[ ]

button to enter Search menu.

3) Press the button to select the item Tuning Mode.

4) Press the button to change the item among Air, Cable .

5) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

[ or ]

[ ]

6.Channel search

In order to access this setting, you need to be in the Antenna (TV) source mode (press SOURCE button repeatedly).

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the button to select the item Search, and press the button to enter Search menu.

3) Press the button to select the item Auto Search.

4) Press the button to start auto searching for all available channels.

[ or ] [ or ] [ ]

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5)Once all the available channels have been memorized, you are now able to use the numerical buttons or channel + / - buttons to watch the channel number you desire.

Picture Parameters

Equalie r

7.Picture adjustment

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the button to select the item Picture Parameters, and press the button to enter Picture Parameters menu.

3) Press the button to select the item you want to adjust.

4) Press the button to adjust the level.

[ or ]

[ ]

[ or ]

5) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

Britghtness

Contrast

Saturation Sharpness Color Temp Hue

Normal

quAlier

Audio Settings

50 50 50

8.Audio adjustment

1) Press the MENU button to enter the main menu.

2) Press the button to select the item Audio Settings, and press the button to enter Audio Settings menu.

3) Press the button to select the item you want to adjust.

4) Press the button to adjust the level.

[ or ]

[ ]

[ or ] [ or ]

5) Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press OK again to exit from the menu.

Treble

Bass

Balance HeadPhone Equalizer

50 50

Note 1: All buttons mentioned above are on the remote control unless indicated otherwise. Note 2: For more detailed information, please refer to the pages that follow.

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Learning about your new TVLearning about your new TV

You can operate your TV by using the buttons on the front panel or the remote control. The terminals on the side and the rear panel provide all the connections you will need to connect other equipment to your TV.

Side Controls / Connections

TV/AV

VOL

Rear Connections

THE AC SWITCH BE ON THE BACK COVER.

VOL

ANT.IN

L R AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

/CR

COMP

AV OUT

PC IN

AC IN

Note: The above figures are for reference only. Please refer to the actual connection jacks to determine their appearance.

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