Palsonic TFTV1720D User Manual

LCD TV COMBO TFTV1720D USER'S MANUAL

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents -----------------------------------------------------------------------Important Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------------Characteristic Features ---------------------------------------------------------------Disc Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------Front Panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Top Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rear View ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Remote Control-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Remote Control Drawing ---------------------------------------------------------------Preparation of Remote Control ------------------------------------------------------Using Remote Control -------------------------------------------------------------------

System Connections -------------------------------------------------------------------

Connecting to AV Signal Source ------------------------------------------------------Connecting to Personal Computer ----------------------------------------------------Connecting to TV Signal Input ----------------------------------------------------------Connecting to Power Adapter ----------------------------------------------------------Connecting to Headphone ----------------------------------------------------------------

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TV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------------------AV Function --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Computer Screen Function -----------------------------------------------------------Play Operation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

DVD Playback ------------------------------------------------------------------------------CD Playback --------------------------------------------------------------------------------JPEG Playback ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Playback Functions ---------------------------------------------------------------------System Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------------Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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 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.

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

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

This 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.

Characteristic Features

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

Multiple Mode

DVD mode TV mode AUX mode S-VIDEO mode PC mode

High Quality Property

High Resolution

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

Superior Sound

Built-in Dolby Digital decoder to output high quality sound effects.

Special Playback

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

Advanced Playing Features

Compatibility

DVD, DVD+/-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW and JPEG discs compatible.

Zoom Function

Enlarge the picture to enhance your enjoyment.

All Playback Functions

Fast forward and reverse, slow playback, repeat playback, program playback.

Search By Time

Ability to search for a certain track of a disc by selected time.

Last Memory Playback

Continue to play from where you stopped previously while still in POWER ON status under DVD mode.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

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

Stereo Amplifier

Built-in 2 x 3w speakers and BBE sound processor, provide high quality sound.

Teletext Function

Support Teletext function and provide more operations.

NOTE: It is normal for a TFT screen to experience some light or dark spots appearing on the LCD screen.

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. The DVD Player will play most recordable (CD-R) or erasable (CD-RW) CDs, but playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on a computer requires proper formatting and finalisation of the disc for audio playback. Some computers and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible discs.

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 Panel Drawing

1. LCD Screen

Present high resolution pictures.

2. Power Indicator

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

3. Remote sensor

Used as the remote sensor window for the remote control.

4. Speakers

Two speakers produce stereo sound.

Top Panel

Top

Panel Drawing

1. SOURCE button

Press to shift modes among DVD, TV, AUX, S-VIDEO and PC.

2. MENU button

The same function as the LCD SETUP button on the remote control.

3. CH / button

Press to select channels forward and backward. While in TV mode, the same function as , direction button when in LCD menu set up.

4. VOL+/- button

Press to decrease or increase the volume. The same function as , direction button when in LCD menu set up.

5. PLAY button

Press to start playback under DVD mode.

6. Stop

Press to stop playback, then press the PLAY button to resume normal playback under DVD mode. Press the STOP button twice repeatedly to stop completely.

7. EJECT button

Press to eject the disc out, while in the DVD mode.

8. POWER button

Press to access to or exit from the STANDBY mode.

9. Disc Loading Slot

Used for loading discs in.

Rear Panel

Rear Panel Drawing

1. DC 12V Power Supply Cord

2. VGA Input Jack

Connection to the VGA output jack on a personal computer.

3. PC Audio Input Jack

Connection to the audio output jack on a personal computer.

4. S-Video Input Jack

Connection for S-Video input.

5. L/R Audio Input Jacks

Connection for external audio input under S-VIDEO or AUX mode.

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6. Video Input Jack

Connection for external video input.

7. Earphone Jack

For earphone connection, as earphone is plugged in, the built-in speaker will be closed.

8. Antenna In Jack

Connected to external antenna to receive TV program in TV mode.

Remote Control

Remote Control Drawing

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1. POWER button

Press to access to or exit the STANDBY mode.

2. SUBTITLE button

When a DVD is playing, press to select a subtitle language (if the DVD disc contains multiple subtitles).

3. BBE button

Press to shift between BBE 1, BBE 2, and BBE OFF. BBE is available for activating high quality sound effects.

4. TITLE button

When a DVD disc is playing, press to go to title menu if the disc contains.

5. MENU button

Press to access the disc menu during DVD playback.

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6. +10 button

Select track number greater than 9, in DVD mode.

7. GOTO button

Press to access or exit from the search menu under DVD mode.

8. LCD SETUP button

Press to access to LCD functional setup menu.

Press to select menu items or settings. Under TV mode, use the , buttons to advance to the next channel or to go back to the preceding channel. Use the buttons to select items in the setup menu.

10. OK button

Press to confirm the selection. Press to exit from the LCD setup menu.

11. P. STD button

Press to change the current picture mode of standard, fresh, mild or manual.

12. Play

Press to play the disc under DVD mode. Press to activate the NICAM/A2 function under TV mode.

13. Stop

Press to stop playback, then press the PLAY button to resume normal playback under DVD mode. Press the STOP button twice repeatedly to stop completely. Under TV mode, press to return to the channel last viewed.

14. DVD OSD button

Press to display the current playback status of DVD discs. Under TV mode, press to display/close the teletext or display mixed mode.

15. CLEAR button

Press to clear incorrect input under DVD mode. Under teletext mode, press to exit from the teletext mode.

Remote Control

16. REPEAT button

Press to repeat a chapter, track, title, or all content under DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press to display page

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17. A-B Repeat

Press to mark a segment to repeat between A and B. Under Teletext mode, press once to display the concealed information, such as solution of riddles or puzzles; press again to resume the riddles information from the display.

18. Previous Skip

Press once to skip to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press twice repeatedly to skip to the previous chapter/track for some discs under DVD mode.

19. Next Skip

Press to skip to the next chapter/track for some discs under DVD mode.

20. Eject

Press to eject the disc out.

21. AUDIO button

Press to access various audio languages (if the DVD disc contains multiple audio languages).

22. 0-9 number buttons

Select numbers by pressing these buttons.

23. -/--

Under TV mode, press to choose the channel. For example: If you want to select channel 52, you can press the button twice repeatedly until OSD display --, and then input number buttons 5, 2.

24. DVD SETUP button

Press to access the DVD setup menu under DVD mode.

25. SOURCE button

Press to shift modes among DVD, TV, S-VIDEO, AUX and PC. The unit can memorise the last mode when exit from the standby mode.

26. MUTE button

Press to turn on/off the speaker output.

27. SCAN button

Press to scan channels under TV mode.

28. VOL + , -

Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume level.

29. Pause/Step

Press to pause the playback or start step frame by frame playback. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. Under TV mode, press to select the sleep time. When the sleep time comes to the end, the unit will enter the standby mode automatically.

30. PROG button

Allows the player to play the contents in a programmed sequence under DVD mode. Under Teletext mode, press to stop the automatic changing of the page consists of two or more sub pages.

31. ZOOM button

When a DVD is playing, press this button to activate zoom function. Under Teletext mode, Press the button first time to double the size of teletext letters in the upper half of the screen, second to double the size of 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. Under Teletext mode, press to select four groups 3-digit numbers that displayed in different colours at the bottom of the screen. Press the coloured buttons on the below of the remote control 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 coloured button accordingly each time.

33. SLOW button

Press to activate slow forward under DVD mode. Under teletext mode, press to select a sub page number, it will display at the bottom of a screen.

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