Humax L3040 User Manual

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L3040

OWNER’S MANUAL

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING :

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, OR PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ON THIS DEVICE.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this device.

CAUTION :

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this device.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FCC NOTICE

A Class B digital device

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 according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, 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 with one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

- Connect the equipment in an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

The stand is intended for use only with this LCD TV. If used with other devices, it can be unstable and cause injury.

Important Safety Instructions

Important Safeguards for You and Your New Device

Always be careful when using your LCD TV. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your LCD TV.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this device near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

8. Install according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, 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. When the plug provided does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.

11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the device. When using a cart, use caution when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when not used for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device; the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not place this device on a slippery or tilted surface, or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The device may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the device.

16. When mounting the device, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer

17. Avoid overhead power lines. Do not place an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful not to touch the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.

Important Safety Instructions

18. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the device, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the U.S. National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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.

19. Never push objects of any kind through the openings into this device as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts and cause a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the device.

20. If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only the controls covered in the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal.

21. 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, or other hazards.

22. Upon completion of any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the device is in proper operating condition.

The LCD Panel consists of 3 million cells. It is therefore possible that a few cells might be flawed. We allow a maximum of 6 defective cells for the device to be in proper running order. Please recognize that a device with 6 or fewer defective cells cannot be exchanged or refunded.

LCD Cells

User Instructions

Like all phosphor-based display devices and all TFT LCD Displays, LCD TV' s can be susceptible to phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in phosphor burn if proper precautions are not taken. To protect your investment in this LCD TV, please adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of image burn.

Recommendation to Avoid or Minimize Phosphor Burn-in:

1. Always enable and use your computer's screen-saver function during use with a computer input source.

2. Display a moving image whenever possible.

3. Change the position of the menu display from time to time.

4. Always power down the LCD TV when you are finished using it.

5. Lower the brightness and contrast levels as much as possible without impairing image readability.

6. Display an image with many colors and color gradations (i.e. photographic or photorealistic images).

7. Create image content with minimal contrast between light and dark areas, for example white characters on black backgrounds. Use complementary or pastel colors whenever possible.

8. Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply defined borders between colors.

9. Refer to the "Long Life Functions" section in this manual to minimize image burn.

Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

Cell Defect

The TFT LCD panel consists of fine cells. Although the panels are produced with more than 99.9 percent active cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.

Warranty

Warranty Period: One year from the date of purchase of your LCD TV. Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.

Table of Contents

START-UP

● Part Names and Functions ..............................8~9

● Checking Parts ..................................................10

● Battery Installation and Replacement ................10

CONNECTION

● Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas.................11

● Connecting a Video/S-VHS ...............................12

●

Connecting a DVD Player(Component Video)

......12

●

Connecting a DTV Receiver(Component Video)

...13

● Connecting a DTV Receiver (DVI).....................14

● Connecting a PC(DVI) .......................................15

● Connecting a PC(RGB) .....................................16

REMOTE CONTROL

● Remote Control Buttons ....................................17

● LCD Window Feature ........................................18

● How to Control Other Brand Products .........19~20

● How to Confirm the MBR Code .........................21

● PUNCH Buttons.................................................22

● RESET...............................................................23

BASIC OPERATION

●

Turning the LCD TV On and Off...........................24

●

Viewing the OSD Menu........................................24

●

Displaying Status Information .............................25

●

Selecting your Language .....................................25

CHANNEL

● Setting up Channels Automatically ...................26

● Adding and Erasing Channels ...........................26

● Using the LNA(LowNoiseAmplifier) ....................27

● Fine Tuning Channels.........................................27

DIRECT ACCESS FEATURES

●

Selecting Channels

..............................................28

●

Using the FAV button to Select the previous channel

...28

●

Adjusting the Volume

..............................................28

●

Switching the Sound Off Temporarily

....................28

● Selecting a Device from External Sources.........29

PICTURE

● Changing the Picture standard .........................30

● Customizing the Picture.....................................30

SOUND

● Changing the Sound Standard ..........................31

● Customizing the Sound......................................31

● Setting the BBE Mode .......................................32

● Setting the Surround Effect ...............................32

● Selecting the Stereo Sound ..............................33

● Using the Auto Volume(AVL).............................33

SETUP

● Changing the Screen Size..................................34

● Protecting Screen burn (Long Life).....................35

● Setting the Clock................................................36

● Setting the Sleep Timer ....................................37

● Viewing the Closed Captions.............................37

● Factory Reset ....................................................38

PIP (Picture In Picture)

● Viewing the Picture In Picture...........................39

● Freezing the Sub-Picture ...................................39

● Operating conditions of PIP ...............................40

OSD

● Setting the OSD Time Out .................................41

● Changing the OSD Position...............................41

V-CHIP

● V-CHIP Operation........................................42~47

OPERATION WITH A PC

● Display Settings ...........................................48~49

● Picture Color Adjustment ...................................50

● Picture Position Adjustment...............................51

● Frequency Adjustment.......................................51

● Phase Adjustment..............................................52

● Automatic Quality Adjustment............................52

● Serial Control Using RS-232C .....................53~54

● General RS-232 Command Structure................55

APPENDIX

● Troubleshooting .................................................56

● Specifications.....................................................57

● Manufacturer MBR Codes ...........................58~60

● How to Set Up the Lockout Function .................61

● APPENDIX.........................................................62

FRONT VIEW

Part Names and Functions

POWER/LED

IR Receiver

SPEAKER

Menu : Displays the On screen Display (OSD).

Source : Displays an available video source (i.e. RGB, DVI, Video, S-Video, TV, Component1

and Component2). Also functions as the Select button in the On screen Display (OSD).

Volume Up and Down : Volume Up and Down : Adjusts the volume. Also functions as

Adjust (-/+) button in the On screen Display.

Channel Up and Down : Changes the channel. Also Functions as Move in the On screen

Display (OSD).

REAR VIEW

Part Names and Functions

VHF/UHF

For connecting outdoor Antenna

RS-232C

This terminal is used when control functions need to be operated externally by PC.

DVI

Input a digital video signal (TMDS/HDCP) from your PC or DTV receiver.

RGB(D-sub 15pin)

Input an analog RGB signal from your PC.

Audio(PC/DTV)

Input an audio signal from your PC or DTV receiver.

Component1 (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)

Input a video signal from a DVD player or DTV receiver.

Component2 (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)

Input a video signal from a DVD player or DTV receiver.

Component1 Audio

Input an audio signal from a DVD player or DTV receiver.

Component2 Audio

Input an audio signal from a DVD player or DTV receiver.

S-Video

Input an S-VHS signal from VCR or DVD player.

Video

Input a video (CVBS) signal from your VCR.

Video & S-Video Audio

Input an audio signal for Video or S-Video.

Monitor output - output a video signal.

AC Input

Connect the included power cord here.

Screw Mounting Holes(4EA)

Mounting Screw Specifications

- four (4 ea) 5 mm .8 pitch x 10 mm threaded long screws.

Bottom View

Battery Installation and Replacement

Checking Parts

Insert four AAA batteries. Make sure to insert them with the proper polarity.

Press and open the cover.

Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-) as indicated inside the case.

Close the cover.

Checking parts

User’s Manual Remote Control Batteries(AAA) Power Cord Warranty Card

Connection

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

For the best reception, we recommend you use an outdoor antenna. Severely weathered antennas and antenna cables can reduce the signal quality. Before making any connections, inspect all antenna hardware; any service center can explain the various outdoor antennas available to you.

300-Ohm Flat wire

1. Connect the 300-ohm flat wire to the screws on the 300-ohm adapter.

2. Push the end of 300- to 75-ohm adapter into the 75-ohm antenna jack.

75-Ohm Coaxial cable

1. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable directly to the 75-ohm antenna jack.

Connecting a CATV Cable

If you subscribe to a CATV system, make the antenna connection as described below.

1. Remove the 300-ohm to 75-ohm adapter or the cable from the TV, if attached.

2. Connect the CATV cable (75-ohm coaxial cable) to the antenna jack.

1. Connect video cable(not supplied) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the LCD TV and the video output jack on the external equipments.(VCR/Cable box, etc.,)

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT(L, R) jack on the LCD TV and the audio output jack on the external equipments.(VCR/Cable box, etc.,)

To Play VCR / Cable box :

1. Turn on your external equipments(VCR / Cable box, etc.,) and press the play button.

2. Turn on the LCD TV and press the SOURCE button on the LCD TV remote control.

3. Select the VIDEO mode.

Connecting a VCR (Composite Video)

Connection

1. Connect video cable(not supplied) to the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the LCD TV and the video output jack on the external equipments.(VCR/Cable box, etc.,)

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT(L, R) jack on the LCD TV and the audio output jack on the external equipments.(VCR/Cable box, etc.,)

To Play external equipments :

1. Turn on your external equipments(VCR/Cable Camcorder/ Video game device, etc.,) and press the play button.

2. Turn on the LCD TV and press the SOURCE button on the LCD TV remote control.

3. Select the S-VIDEO mode.

Connecting a VCR (S-Video)

Rear of the LCD TV

VCR / Cable box

Rear of the LCD TV

External equipments(VCR/Cable Camcorder/Video game device, etc.,)

Connecting a DTV Receiver (Component Video)

1. Connect video cables(not supplied) to the Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr input jacks (Component 1 or 2) on the LCD TV and the video output jacks on the digital Set-Top Box.

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (Component 1 or 2) on the LCD TV and the output jacks on the digital Set-Top Box.

NOTE : You must match the color-coded connectors with a compatible Digital Set-Top Box.

To Watch DTV :

1. Turn on your Digital Set-Top Box.

2. Turn on the LCD TV and press the SOURCE button on the LCD TV remote control.

3. Select the Component2 mode (if the component2 jack is connected).

Connection

Connecting a DVD player (Component Video)

1. Connect video cables(not supplied) to the Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr input jacks(Component 1 or 2) on the LCD TV and the video output jacks on the DVD player.

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT jacks(Component 1 or 2) on the LCD TV and the output jacks on the DVD player.

NOTE : You must match the color-coded connectors with a compatible DVD player.

To Play DVD :

1. Turn on your DVD player; insert a disc and press the Play button on the DVD remote control.

2. Turn on the LCD TV and press the SOURCE button on the LCD TV remote control.

3. Select the Component1 mode (if the component1 jack is connected).

Rear of the LCD TV

DVD Player

Rear of the LCD TV

Digital Set-Top Box

Connecting a DTV receiver( DVI )

1. Connect a DVI cable(not supplied) to the DIGITAL PC INPUT jack on the LCD TV and DVI with HDCP OUTPUT jack on the digital Set-Top Box.

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the LCD TV and audio output jacks on the digital Set-Top Box.

To Watch DTV :

1. Turn on the your Digital Set-Top-Box.

2. Turn on LCD TV and press the SOURCE button to select DVI

3. Adjust the DVI screen.

Connection

Rear of the LCD TV

DVI-I 29pin Cable

Audio Cable

Digital Set-Top Box

Connecting a PC ( DVI )

1. Connect a DVI 29pin cable(not supplied) to the DIGITAL PC INPUT jack on the LCD TV and DVI output jack on the PC.

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the LCD TV and audio output jack on the PC.

NOTE : When you connect a DVI, Please note the Analog input is not supported.

To watch the PC screen :

1. Turn on LCD TV and press the SOURCE button to select the DVI.

2. Turn on PC and check for PC system requirements. Refer to the ‘Operation with a PC’ section.

3. Adjust the PC screen.

Setting up Your LCD TV Plug and Play

Our adoption of the new VESA®Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. It allows you to install your LCD TV in a Plug and Play compatible system without the usual hassles and confusion. Your PC system can easily identify and configure itself for use with your display. This LCD TV automatically tells the PC system its Extended Display Identification Data(EDID) using Display Data Channel(DDC) protocols so the PC system can automatically configure itself to use the flat panel display.

Connection

Rear of the LCD TV

DVI-I 29pin Cable

Audio Cable

1. Connect a PC cable, D-sub 15pin(not supplied) to the ANALOG PC INPUT jack on the LCD TV and RGB output jack on the PC.

2. Connect audio cables(not supplied) to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the LCD TV and audio output jack on the PC.

To watch the PC screen :

1. Turn on LCD TV and press the SOURCE button to select the RGB.

2. Turn on PC and check for PC system requirements. Refer to the ‘Operation with a PC’ section.

3. Adjust the PC screen.

Setting up Your LCD TV Plug and Play

Connection

Rear of the LCD TV

PC cable (D-sub 15pin)

Audio Cable

Connecting a PC ( RGB)

Remote Control Buttons

POWER : Switches Power ON/OFF.

SOURCE : Press this button to select a video

source from among Video, SVideo, Component1, Component2, RGB and DVI.

MUTE : Mutes the sound.

S-SWAP : Exchanges main sound with sub-

sound.

SELECT : Press this button to select a menu

item or to enter the sub-menu.

JOYSTICK :

Adjust, Move.

Use these buttons to move the

cursor and adjust the values of the menu items.

SURROUND : Press this button to hear 3D

sound.

STILL : Freezes the PIP picture.

V-SWAP : Exchanges Main Picture with Sub-

picture.

SOURCE : Selects the PIP video source.

PIP : Turns the PIP on/off.

SIZE : Changes the size of the PIP.

SOUND : Changes the sound mode.

PICTURE : Switches the picture modes.

SLEEP : Sets the automatic power-off time.

ASPECT : Changes the size of the picture.

MENU : Displays the OSD (On screen Display).

VOL +/– : Increases or decreases the sound

level.

AUTO : Searches for activated channel

automatically in TV mode; adjusts the position, frequency, and phase automatically in PC mode.

MODE : Selects a product.

CHANNEL : Moves to the next higher or lower

channel.

LCD Window Feature

LCD

window feature

Select when you want to control a product other than this LCD TV.

Select when you want to know the code for this remote control.

Select when you want to set the fixed button.

Indicates that the button you pressed is not operating.

Indicates that the button pressed is operating.

Indicates that the battery is empty.

Indicates the product currently controlled by this remote control.

1. Function Icons

2. Status Icons

3. Product Indication Window

This remote control is MBR (Multi-Brand Remote Control). This means you can control all products (TV, MNT, VCR, DVD, CBL, STB), including other manufacturers, using this remote control.

Turn on the product you want to control.

Press the MENU + SEL buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds (until the function icons appear).

The MBR icon will appear and blink.

Press the SEL button. The word TV will appear in the product indication window.

Using the

buttons, select the product you want

to control (TV, VCR, DVD, CBL, SAT). Note that you cannot set up the MBR for MNT.

Press the SEL button. The sign --- will appear in the product indication window.

Refer to the "MBR Code Table" to find the product's

corresponding code, then input the three-number code in sequence.

Press the SEL button. The current code is saved and

the OK! sign appears.

Press the CANCEL button to finish the setup. Test the

remote control.

If the remote control doesn't work with the product, return to step 2 above and set up the MBR repeatedly until you find the correct code.

To stop the process during the MBR setup, press the CANCEL button.

If the remote control doesn't work after you have input all the codes in the "MBR Code Table," refer to CASE 2 on the following page.

CASE 1

Follow the process below when you know the remote control code of the product you want to control, or when you have the code table as on page 58~60.

How to Control Other Brand Products

Setting Up the MBR

Turn on the product you want to control.

Press the MENU + SEL buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds (until the function icons appear).

The MBR icon will appear and blink.

Press the SEL button. The word TV will appear in the product indication window.

Using the

buttons, select the product you want

to control (TV, VCR, DVD, CBL, SAT). Note that you cannot set up the MBR for MNT.

Press the SEL button. The - - - sign will appear in the product indication window.

Press the OR button at 1-second intervals. Each time you press the button, a new signal is transmitted.

As soon as the product turns off, release the button. Press the SEL button. The OK! sign appears, the current code is saved, and the setup process automatically returns to step 5. If you want to set up another product, repeat steps 5 to 7. When you have completed the MBR setup up process, press the CANCEL button.

Test whether the remote control works with the product. If not, return to step 2 above and set up the MBR repeatedly until you find the correct code.

To stop the process during the MBR setup, press the CANCEL button.

CASE 2

Follow the process below when you don't know the remote control code of the product you want to control, or when you don't have the code table as on page 58~60.

Setting Up the MBR

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