Palsonic TFTV-430 User Manual
LCD TV
TFTV-430 USER'S MANUAL
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL: (02) 9313 7111
FAX: (02) 9313 7555
www.palsonic.com.au
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888
Contents
Safety Precautions .........................
Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................
Overview of TV
i. Panel Description .........................................................................
ii. Back Panel Description ................................................................
Antenna Connections ......................................................................
Connections
i. AV Connections ............................................................................
ii. DVD Player Connection ...............................................................
iii. PC Connections ..........................................................................
Remote Control Overview (All Functions Except Teletext) .............
Remote Control Overview (Teletext Functions) ..............................
Remote Control Operation ..............................................................
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Basic Operation ...............................................................................
Menu Operation
i. Picture Menu ................................................................................
ii. TV Menu ......................................................................................
iii. Option Menu ...............................................................................
iv. PC Menu .....................................................................................
Functional Button Instruction ...........................................................
Teletext ............................................................................................
Play Flash Memory Card .................................................................
Stand Uninstallation ........................................................................
Maintenance ....................................................................................
Trouble Shooting .............................................................................
Specifications ..................................................................................
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH
ARROW-HEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS
INTENT TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN
THE UNIT'S CABINET 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
MANUAL ACCOMPANYING THE UNIT.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
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.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE
CABINET, DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT IN THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
Wet Location Marking C-UL
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
When in use, there must be a distance at
least 5cm between the TV and some object
front or back of it, at least 1 cm between the
TV and some object leftward or rightward of it .
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to modify this product in any way
without written authorisation from PALSONIC
Corporation Pty Ltd. Unauthorised modification
could void the user's authority to operate this
product.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Do this now, while it is convenient)
The model and serial number of your Machine 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read These Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Keep These Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed All Warnings - All warnings on the product and
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow All Instructions - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this product near water - Do not use this
product near water for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
6. Clean only with dry cloth - Unplug this product from
the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use dry cloth for
cleaning.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat register, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised
grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments and accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. 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-cover.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or unused for long period of time.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Protective Attachment Plug -The product is
equipped with an attachment plug having
overload protection. This is a safety feature. See
Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of
protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used
a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer
that has the same overload protection as the
original plug.
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Important Safety Instructions
17. 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.
18. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
19. 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.
20. 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.
23. 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, 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. See figure below.
21. 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.
22. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended
by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer.
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Panel Description
Press to display the menu of the available viewing sources.
Press to display the OSD menu.
Overview of TV
Press to change the channel.
The two buttons also act as direction buttons.
Press to adjust volume level.
The two buttons also act as direction buttons.
Turn on/off the TV.
Speakers
Speakers
Indicator
Remote control sensor
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Back Panel Description
Overview of TV
Headphone
RGB input
Power Input
Progressive input
Antenna Jack
S-Video or Composite input
AV input
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Antenna Connections
* For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction.
Indoor Antenna Connections
Typical Wall antenna jack used in apartment buildings, connect the antenna cable as shown
below (Please use the correct type of antenna cable according to the type of wall antenna jack).
75 ohm Round Cable
Bronze Wire
300 ohm Flat Wire
Apartment buildings
Wall Connection Jack
*If you have a 75 ohm round cable, insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connection nut.
*If you have a 300 ohm flat wire, connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter and then connect
the converter to the antenna jack on the TV.
* When using 75 ohm round cable, please do not bend the bronze wire, it may make the video
quality poor.
Antenna Converter
Outdoor Antenna Connections
This type of antenna is commonly used in single family dwellings.
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
Single Family Home
* In poor signal areas, to get better picture quality,
install the antenna as shown to the right.
* You can share the antenna with a signal splitter
for two TV sets.
75 ohm Round Cable
300 ohm Flat Wire
VHF
Antenna Converter
Signal
Amplifier
UHF
75 ohm Round Cable
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AV Connections
(Yellow)
Composite Video Cable
(White) (Red)
S-Video Cable
Camcorder
Disc Player
VCR
Audio Cable
Notes:
You can connect the TV set with Disc player, Camcorder and VCR following the methods below :
1: S-Video Cable + Audio Cable.
Please choose "S-Video" when you select the viewing source.
2: Video Cable + Audio Cable.
Please choose "AV" when you select the viewing source.
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DVD Player Connection
Progressive Scan Cable
(White) (Red)
Audio Cable
DVD Player
Component Video Cable
(White) (Red)
Audio Cable
Notes:
Please refer to the methods below to connect TV with DVD Component signal:
1. Connect YCbCr Cable and Audio Cable to corresponding Jacks of DVD
Please choose the "YCbCr" when you select viewing source.
2. Connect Progress Scan Cable and Audio Cable to the corresponding jacks of DVD.
Please choose "YPbPr" when you select viewing source.
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PC Connections
VGA Cable
Audio Cable
Set-top Box
Notes:
Please refer to the upward method to connect TV with set-top Box or PC.
1. Connect VGA Cable and Audio Cable to the corresponding jack of PC or Set-top Box.
Please choose "PC" or "YPbPr" when you select viewing source.
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Remote Control Overview (All Functions Except Teletext)
Power button
Display status
Numeric buttons
Previous channel
Select different viewing signals
Enter OSD setup mode
Next/previous channel
MUTE
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One/double/tri-digit select
Channel list
Exit
Enter
Volume up/down
Sound mode selection
Select image display mode
Aspect
Play/Pause
Rotate
Stop
Nine pictures
Dual sound selection
To freeze current image
To set sleep power off time
PIP function
Image page up and down
Zoom in/out
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Remote Control Overview (Teletext Functions)
On Screen Display
Power ON/Standby button
Teletext Page Up
Sound Off
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Teletext Cancel
Teletext Index
Teletext Page Down
Teletext Display/Mix
Teletext Store
Teletext Hold
Teletext List/Flof
Teletext Reveal
Teletext Size
Teletext Sub-Page
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