Hisense Group TA42P40M User Manual

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COLOR PLASMA DISPLAY TV

USER'S MANUAL

TA42P40M

Part No: IES030928

WELCOME TO THE BRIGHT VIVID OF HISENSE PLASMA TV AND WORLD

Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Plasma Display TV. We wish you many years of viewing pleasure. The goal of this manual
is to guide you through setting up and operating your TV as quickly as possible.

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

SAFETY CLASS

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

CONTENTS

Important safety instructions................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....1

Brief operating instructions ................................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....3

Learning about your new TV ................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....5

Selecting a location for the TV .............................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....6

Connecting your TV ........................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....6

Connecting to A / V equipments......................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....6

Connecting to a computer .............................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....7

Connecting to an antenna .............................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....7

Connecting to a cable converter box .................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....8

Using the remote control .................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....9

Preparing the remote control for use.................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....9

Learning about the remote control ................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .....10

Using the TV features ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....11

Understanding the TV features ......................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ...............11

Basic operations........................................ .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .... 11

Using the PRESET menu ............................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .... 13

Using the PICTURE menu ............................. .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....13

Using the SOUND menu ............................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....14

Using the CLOCKSETUP menu ....................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....14

Using the FUNCTION menu ........................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....14

Using the CCD/VCHIP menu .......................... .................... .......... .......... .......... .....16

Appendix ................................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....18

Cleaning and care ...................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....18

Troubleshooting ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... ...............19

Specifications .......................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....20

Limited Warranty ....................................... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .....21

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

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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 TV.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with
the FCC Rules could void the users 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

2. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3. HEED ALL WARNINGS

4. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

5. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER

Do not use this TV near water. For example, do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.The Plasma Monitor shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Plasma Monitor.

6. CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH

Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.

7. DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER S
INSTRUCTIONS.

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 TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This TV should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
resource. This TV 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 SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER
APPARATUS (INCLUDE 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.

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