Marantz LC1500 User Manual

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Model LC1500 User Guide

LCD TV/Monitor

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it)

The model and serial number of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

MODEL

NO.____________________________________

SERIAL

NO.____________________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING :

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an 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 to persons.

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 appliance.

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from

MARANTZ Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions

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

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning

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

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and 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 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.

11. Power Sources

This product 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 product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. 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 product.

(Continued on next page)

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, 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 National

Electrical Code (U.S.A.), 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.

Example of Grounding According to National

Electrical Code Instructions

Ground Clamp

		Antenna Lead in Wire
		Antenna Discharge Unit
		(NEC Section 810-20)
		Grounding Conductor
Electric Service		(NEC Section 810-21)
Equipment		Ground Clamps
		Power Service Grounding
		Electrode System (NEC
		Art 250, Part H)

NEC - National Electrical Code

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during 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 product due to lightning and powerline surges.

16. 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.

17. Overloading

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

18. Object and Liquid Entry

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

19. Servicing

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

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

21.Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

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

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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CONTENTS

INDEX

Before operating the set, please read this manual carefully.

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		Safety warnings	2
1
		Important safety instructions	3
		Controls	6
		Basic composition of LCD TV	10
		Connecting antenna	13
2
		Connecting external equipment	14
		Connecting DVD player	16
		Connecting DTV	17
		Connecting PC as monitor	18
3
		Function checking in PC mode	20
		Using remote control	21
4
		Turning on the set	23
		Function checking in TV mode	24
		Setting language	25
		Closed caption function	26
		Parental control function	30
		Programming / Erasing channels	32
		Setting current time	34
5
		Setting Off-Timer function	36
		Setting On-Timer function	38
		Setting sleep time function	40
		Adjusting audio condition	41
6
		Adjusting video condition	44
		Product specifications	46
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INTRODUCTION
CONNECTION
PC	CONNECTION
BASIC	FUNCTIONS
CLOCK	SETTING
AUDIO /	VIDEO
INFORMATION

5

Controls

Front of the set

On indicator

Power button

Remote control sensor

* Remove vinyl coating for protection from staining before using.

Back of the set

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Front control panel

buttons

Power button

Channel buttons

On indicator

Remote control sensor

Connecting ports

INTRODUCTION

DC 12V		PC/DTV INPUT	COMPONENT INPUT(480i)		H/P	S-VIDEO
	ANT IN						VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R
	+75 Ω		CB	CR			IN

							Audio/Video
Power input	PC / D-TV input		Headphone
							input
					jack
	Antenna input					S-Video input
		Component input

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Controls

Remote Control

TV/PC BUTTON

●Press the FLASHBK button to view the last programme you were watching.

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TV/VIDEO button

on Remote Control

TV/VIDEO BUTTON

PAGE 15~19

* Each press of this button changes the mode

as below.

TV programs

VIDEO

/ Cable TV

CC BUTTON

PAGE 28

DVD

S-VIDEO

MUTE BUTTON

PAGE 43

ENTER BUTTON

* VIDEO, S-VIDEO, DVD : Select each mode

for watching the corresponding external

VOLUME (2, 3) BUTTONS

equipment.

SLEEP BUTTON

PAGE 40

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Basic composition of LCD TV

Accessories

Hole

AC Adaptor					Remote Control
					RC1500LC

.5V
1
Batteries	Power cord	PC signal cable	User guide

Warranty Card	Warranty Card
(For USA)	(For CANADA)

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Watching TV programs

wall outlet socket after connecting the TV to the adaptor.

accessories. Refer to page 12, 13.

port of the set.

of the set.

after connecting the power cord to the adaptor.

a

b

d

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Note : If TV/monitor is cold, there may be a small “flicker” when turned on. This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV/monitor.

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Basic composition of LCD TV

Installations

* For safety, use with table style stand only.

a.Place the table stand in the position you wish to install the set.

b.Put the set in the table stand.

*When you assemble the TV set with table style stand, please match the stick of TV set to the hole of the table style stand so as not to allow movement of the joint.

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Connecting antenna

* To get better picture quality, adjust the direction of antenna.

Connecting to wall antenna socket

antenna cable as shown below. socket.)

clock arise to tighten.

bronze wire

PC/DTV INPUT

DC 12V

C

antenna converter

antenna input port

and then tighten the connecting nut. wire to the antenna converter and

.

It may cause poor picture quality.

CONNECTION

Connecting to outdoor antenna

clock arise to tighten.

bronze wire

DC 12V	PC/DTV INPUT	C
ANT IN
+75 Ω

antenna
converter	antenna input port

*In poor signal area, you can get better picture quality if you install the antenna like the figure as shown right.

* If an antenna is divided to two TV
sets, use “signal divider” for connect- VHF	UHF
ing.
	signal
	amplifier

	DC 12V	PC/DTV INPUT	C
	ANT IN

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Connecting external equipment

*TV screen is automatically converted to TV mode by pressing the channel (5,∞) buttons, flashbk or number buttons (0~9) when using VIDEO.

*Please connect to other AV equipment by using input ports of the set.

Connecting VCR

ports of VCR to the corresponding input ports of the set.

DC 12V		PC/DTV INPUT	COMPONENT INPUT(480i)		H/P	S-VIDEO
	ANT IN						VIDEO (MONO)	L	AUDIO	R
	+75 Ω		CB	CR			IN

2

or

Antenna		Direct
converter		connection
	ANT IN	S-VIDEO
	ANT OUT	OUT

< Back panel of VCR >			IN
	CH3	CH4	(R) AUDIO (L)	VIDEO

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2 How to use

Watching TV programs

Turn the set on and select the channel you want.

Watching VCR

a.Press tv/video button of the remote control to select [VIDEO].

*Select the channel 3 or 4 if you use only connection 1 .

*Select VIDEO if you use connection 2.

b.Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button.

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Only watching external AV source

to the corresponding input ports of

Camcorder

VCR

Game set

DVD

CONNECTION

VIDEO

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