Lasonic LTA-260 User Manual

LTA-260

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1. Important Safety Instru ctions ------------------------------------------------ 02

2. Trad ema rks --------------------------------------------------------------------- 04

3. Accesso ries --------------------------------------------------------------------- 04

4. Before Ope rati ng --------------------------------------------------------------- 04

5. Quick Reference Control Operation ---------------------------------------- 07
5-1 . Front Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------- 07
5-2. Rea r Pa ne I ----------------------------------------------------------------- 07
5-3. Remote Control ----------------------------------------------------------- 07
5-4. Easy Setu p For Fi rst Use ------------------------------------------------ 08
5-5. Anten na Setu p ------------------------------------------------------------ 10

6. Basi c Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11
6-1. Channel Scan ------------------------------------------------------------- 11
6-2. Channel Information ----------------------------------------------------- 11
6-3. Change Viewing Channel ------------------------------~---------------- 12
6-4. OS0La ng uag e ----------------------------------------------------------- 12
6-5. Closed Caption ----------------------------------------------------------- 12
6-6. Parental Control (V-CHIP) ---------------------------------------------- 13
6-7. Mute ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
6-8. Audio Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 18
6-9. Scree n Mode -------------------------------------------------------------- 19

6-1O.Sleep Timer---------------------------------------------------------------- 19

7. Before Calling For Service --------------------------------------------------- 19
7-1. Quick Service Check List ----------------------------------------------- 19

8. Gen era I Specifi cation s -------------------------------------------------------- 20

9. Remote Controller Code ------------------------------------------------------ 21

10. Li mited Warra nty ------------------------------------------------------------- 22

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The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.

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

Warning:

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, and do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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Read these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Clean only with dry cloth.

(/) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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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.

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

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by

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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.

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@ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

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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.

~ To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do not Expose This Appliance To

Rain or Moisture.

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

The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the
back panel of unit.

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Plug the adapter into AC11 OVoutlet, Connect the supplied adapter in the slot of
the unit marked "DC IN", If the unit will not used for a long time, remove the
adapter from the outlet.

Before connect the adapter and the unit, make sure that all the connections
have been made.

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If an outside antenna is connected to the device, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information
with respect to proper grounding of mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to antenna discharge unit. Size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of Antenna Grounding
as per national electrical code

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

.,.'- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC --NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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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.

WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or

modifications to this device not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate this device.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works.
@1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

4.

BEFOJI~QfERATING

4.1. Prepare the Remote Control

Please insert the batteries into remote controller.

Battery
Cover

Note: Be sure to match the battery terminal with the

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marks inside

the remote control.

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4.2. Antenna Connections

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Outdoor Antenna Connection.

Refer to one of the following diagrams while connecting the outdoor
antenna.

• Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas

300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)

VHF/UHF
ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

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• Using separate VHF and UHF outdoor antenna.

B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna

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VHF
ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

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30.0-ohm (notsupplied)
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75-0hmj
coaxial

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Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to F-Type terminal.
(Notice: F-Type connector should be finger-tightened only.)

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75-ohm

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4.3.

Connect to your analog signal TV display

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AV Cable Connection.

Please plug one terminal of the RCA Cable into the device RCA
connector, and plug the other terminal into TV, YELLOW for VIDEO,
RED for AUDIO (RIGHT), WHITE for AUDIO (LEFT).

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RF Cable Connection

If the TV have only RF Antenna terminal, please screw 750hm F-Type
RF cable into AV RF OUT terminal of the device, plug the other terminal
into TV set. (Please refer to your TV manual).

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Note: RF output is modulated with current channel audio.

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5.1.

Front Panel

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Power Button:
Press - On;
Press Again - Standby.

5-2. Rear Panel

(2)

Power Indicator:
On means work normally,
Off means no power or standby.

(3)

IR window:
Infrared receiving window.

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ANT RF IN: Antenna RF Input.

(2)

Video: Video Output.

(3)

Audio L : Audio Left Output.

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Audio R : Audio Right Output.

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AV RF OUT: AudiolVideo RF

Output.

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&Co-<tl:ACAdapterDC IN(+5V).

5-3. Remote Control

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MUTE: Mute or restore sound.

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SCREEN: Select TV Mode: 4:3 or 16:9.

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Decrease/Increase audio volume.

or move cursor in menu screen.

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INFO: Display viewing channel information.

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ANT LEVEL: Display Antenna RF signal

strength and quality.

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CH SCAN: Start channel auto scanning.

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AUDIO: Select audio language.

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POWER: Power ON/ OFF.

Remote
Control

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