Palsonic TFTV1520D User Manual

LCD TV COMBO TFTV1520D USER'S MANUAL

Table Of Contents

Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------------Characteristic Features ---------------------------------------------------------------Disc Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------View of Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Remote Control---------------------------------------------------------------------------System Connections -------------------------------------------------------------------

Connecting to Power Supply -----------------------------------------------------------Connecting to TV Antenna --------------------------------------------------------------Connecting to External AV Signal Source -------------------------------------------Connecting to Earphone -----------------------------------------------------------------Connecting to PC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

TV Function ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Preparations --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Image Setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Audio Setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1 3 4 5 8

11 11 12 12 13

14 14

17 Timer Setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Setup Setting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NICAM Function --------------------------------------------------------------------------DVD Playback Operation --------------------------------------------------------------DVD System Setup ----------------------------------------------------------------------Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------------Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Important Safety Instructions

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.

CAUTION: Laser radiation when open. Do note stare into beam.

CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION

The product contains a low-power laser device. In order to ensure the safety of the laser device, do not remove any cover and attempt to repair the unit. If any service is needed, please contact the distributor or its authorised service centre.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the product from the wall outlet before servicing or when it is unused for a long period of time.

The manufacturer should not hold responsibility for the damage caused by any substitutions and modifications of the product without authorisation from the manufacturer or authorised unit.

WARNING

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision, Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Important Safety Instructions

Note:

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product. Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install in according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

Read, heed and follow all instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and inter-connection of the apparatus.

10.

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

11.

The mains socket outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and the mains plug shall remain readily operable.

12.

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

13.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

14.

Use only with the 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.

15.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

16.

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.

17.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. DANGER: Visible laser radiation when open and interlock

failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

3. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Note: Do not touch the colour TFT LCD screen by hand directly.

Characteristic Features

This product incorporates DVD player, LCD display and TV receiver in one system.

Multiple Mode

TV mode COMPOSITE mode S-VIDEO mode VGA mode DVD mode

High Quality Property

High Resolution

Adopt an MPEG2 decoding format to achieve horizontal resolution more than 500 lines.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Designed with colour TFT liquid crystal display clearly shows the data.

NICAM Function

Supports the NICAM function. According to the broadcasting programs, you can choose the corresponding soundtrack

Advanced Playing Features

Compatibility

DVD, CD, and JPEG discs compatible.

All Playback Functions

Fast forward and reverse, slow playback and repeat playback

Special Playback

Support multi-angle, multi-language and multi-subtitle playback.

Stereo Amplifier

Built-in two speakers provide high quality sound.

AV and VGA Input

Can be connected to external audio and video signal source and PC.

Special Function

Support sleep time setting function and favourite channel setting function, etc.

Multi Audio and Multi-video modes

Support multi-audio and multi-video modes, provides more selecting.

Auto TV Searching Function

NOTE: It is normal for a TFT screen to

experience some light or dark spots appearing on the LCD screen.

Can be connected to the TV antenna, supports Auto and manual TV programs searching function.

Disc Information

Discs Formats Supported By This Player

DISC LOGO CONTENTS SIZE MAXIMUM TIME

DVD

Audio+Video

(active picture)

12cm

133min(SS-SL) 242min(SS-DL) 266min(DS-SL) 484min(DS-DL)

JPEG Still high resolution 12cm

The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please refer to the instruction manual of the disc.

Audio 12cm 74min

About Disc Terms

Title

Generally, pictures or music compressed on a DVD are divided into several sections, “title”.

Chapter

The smaller section unit of picture or music in a DVD under the title, usually one title is comprised of one or more chapters and each of them is numbered for easy searching. But some discs may not have a recording chapter.

Track

A segment of picture or music on a CD. Each track is numbered for searching.

Front Panel

Front and Side Panel

1. 15" colour TFT screen

15" colour TFT screen clearly shows the data.

2. Power Indicator

In normal playback status, it turns green; in standby mode, it turns red.

3. Remote sensor

Remote sensor window for the remote control.

4. Speakers

Two speakers output high quality stereo sound.

5. Disc Tray Slot

Used to load disc.

Top Panel

Top

Panel Drawing

1. Input button

Press to modes modes among TV, COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO, VGA and DVD. In setup menu, the same function as OK button.

2. MENU button

Press to enter or return to the previous setup menu.

3. CH / button

While in TV mode, press to select channels In setup menu, the same function as , direction button.

4. VOL / button

In TV mode, press to decrease or increase the volume in DVD mode. In setup mode, the same function as , direction button.

5. PLAY button

Press to play the disc in DVD mode.

6. Stop

Press to stop playback in DVD mode.

7. EJECT button

Press to eject the disc out.

8. POWER button

Press to enter or exit standby mode.

Rear Panel

Rear Panel Drawing

7 8

1. DC 12V Power Supply Cord

Connect the power supply adaptor or the car adaptor

2. VGA Input Jack

Connected to the VGA output jack on a personal computer.

3. PC Audio Input Jack

Connected to the PC audio output jack.

4. S-Video Input Jack

Connected to the S-VIDEO input in S-VIDEO.

5. L/R Audio Input Jacks

Connected to L/R audio input in both S-VIDEO or COMPOSITE mode.

6. Video Input Jack

Connected to the VIDEO input in the COMPOSITE mode.

7. Earphone Jack

When connected to earphone, the internal speakers will automatically turn off.

8. TV Signal Input Jack

Connected for the external TV signal input.

Remote Control

Preparation of Remote Control Using of Remote Control

Refer to the drawing and remove the empty battery receptacle.

Insert the battery into the receptacle. Make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the component.

Point the remote control unit from no more than about 7m from the remote control sensor and within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.

Insert the receptacle into the remote control.

••Under normal use the battery will last for

six months. Take out battery when the remote is not in use for a long time.

• The operating distance may vary depending to the brightness around.

Notes:

•

Do not point bright lights directly at the remote control sensor.

•

Do not place objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor.

•

Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

Remote Control

Remote Control Drawing

1 2

5 6

7 8

10 11

12 13

14 15 16

1. POWER button

Press to enter to or exit the standby mode.

2. Input button

Press to select mode among TV, COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO, VGA, and DVD.

3. CH+/- button

When in TV mode press to select channel.

4. VOL + /-

Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume level.

5. button

When in TV mode, press to return to the channel previously viewed.

18 19

22 23

25 26

27 28

29 30

31 32

33 34

6. +10 button

Select track number greater than 9, in DVD mode.

7. Direction buttons ( )

In the setup menu, press the button to select a desired item and press buttons to adjust or set.

8. OK button

Press to confirm the selection.

9. P.M. button

Press to shift the screen picture modes among User, Standard, Soft, Bright and Shine.

10. Play button

Press to play a disc when in the DVD mode.

11. Stop

Press to stop disc playback when in DVD mode.

12. Skip

Press to skip to the previous chapter/track when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, it's the teletext colour button.

13. Next Skip

Press to skip to the next chapter/track when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, it's the teletext colour

button.

14. TITLE button

When a DVD disc is playing, press the TITLE button to go the title menu and display disc contents.

Under TV, COMPOSITE or S-VIDEO mode, press display/close the teletext.

15. MENU button

Press to enter disc menu when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press to disable teletext display and press again to resume.

16. REPEAT button

Press to repeat a chapter, track, title, or all program content when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press to display index page.

Remote Control

17. ZOOM button

Press to activate zoom function. Under Teletext mode, press once to display the concealed information, such as solution of riddles or puzzles; press again to resume riddles information from display.

18. INFO. button

Press to display reference information of the current program.

19. MUTE button

Press to turn on or off speaker output.

20. 0~9 number buttons

Press to select numbers such as TV Channel.

21. -/--/+10 buttons

When in TV mode, press to select 1-digit or 2-digit channel number and then use the number button to select channel. When in DVD mode, press to select numbers greater then 10.

22. button

This feature allows you to set up sleep time when in TV mode. Press the button and then the "Sleep Time" window will appear on the left top of the screen. Then press the OK button to enter setup and the button to select the sleep time "Off" to close this function.

23. STEREO button

Press to shift sound track when in TV mode.

24. EXIT button

Press to exit from menu setup.

25. Eject button

Press to eject the disc from the unit.

26. DVD SETUP button

Press to open DVD setup menu when in DVD mode.

27. GOTO button

Press to select the desired disc starting time, title or chapter when in DVD mode.

28. button

Press pause playback or start step frame by frame playback.

29. button

Press to search forward when in DVD mode.

30. button

Press to search backward when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, it's the teletext colour button.

31. AUDIO button

Press to select audio language or audio track when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press to freeze the current page and press again to resume.

32. SUBTITLE button

Press to select alternate subtitle languages during playback of a multiple language DVD disc when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press button first time to double the size of teletext letters in the upper half of the screen, second to double the size of the teletext letters in the lower half of the screen and third to resume normal status.

32. ANGLE button

Press to access various camera angles (if the DVD disc contains multiple camera angles) when in DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press to select four groups 3-digit numbers that displayed in different colours at the bottom of the screen. Press the colour buttons on the remote control to to select, then use the number buttons to input the corresponding number to display the page. Repeat the above procedures for each page to be stored, using a different colour button accordingly each time.

34. SLOW button

Press to activate slow playback function when in DVD mode. Under TV mode, press to display the real clock and press the EXIT button to exit.

+ 26 hidden pages