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PAL/SECAM
14GX8310 |
14GX8510 |
14GX8512 |
20GX8350 20GX8550 |
20GX8552 |
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Information
Disconnect mains piug when :
•the RED light below the screen is flashing continuously.
•a bright white line is displayed across the screen.
•cleaning the TV screen. Never use aggressive cleaning agents. Use a slight damp chamois leather.
•there is a lightning storm.
•the set is left unattended for an extended period of time.
CAUTiON: Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Always consult a skilled service personnel.
Switch off your TV overnight via the POWER ON/OFF button instead of leaving it on stand-by. You save energy and at the same time demagnetise the picture tube. A demagnetised picture tube supports good picture quality .When the set is switched on, do not shift, move or turn
(e.g. on a swivel base) the set around because an uneveness in colour in some parts of the screen may occur.This can be eliminated by switching off the set by the mains power button . Wait for
20 minutes before switching on again. If symptom still exists, call for service.
Before Calling For Service
Please make these simple checks before calling for service.
SYMPTOM |
CHECK/ACTION |
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Colour patch |
• Switch off TV by the mains power button. Wait for 20 minutes |
(uneveness) |
before switching on again. |
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No power |
• Check TV's AC power cord is plugged into mains socket. If there is |
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still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert |
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plug. Switch on TV again. |
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No picture |
• Check antenna connection at rear of the TV. |
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• PossiblefaultyTVstation. Try another channel. |
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• Increase the contrast setting first and then the brightness setting. |
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Good picture but no sound |
• Try increasing the volume. |
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• Check sound is switched on. |
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Good sound but poor or |
• Increase the contrast setting first and then the brightness setting. |
abnormal colour or no picture |
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Snowish picture and noise |
• Check antenna connection at rear of the TV. |
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Horizontal dotted lines |
• Possible electrical interference! e.g. hairdryer,nearby neon lights, |
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etc). Switch off equipment. |
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'Ghosts' or double image |
• Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly directional |
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antenna may improve reception. |
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One white line across the |
• Switch off set immediately and consult service personnel. |
screen |
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TV not responding to remote |
• Check life span of batteries. |
control handset |
• Aim remote control handset directly at remote control |
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sensor lens on the TV set. |
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Safety Information
Positioning of the TV
Place TV set on a solid base (e.g. a TV/Video cabinet) Leave at least 3 cm around each side of TV set for ventilation to avoid over-heating.
Do not piece TV set near a radiator or other sources of heat.
Do not place TV set where it can be exposed to rain or excessive moisture.
Power Connection
For correct mains voltage, refer to Specification page.
Consuit your dealer if mains supply is different.
NOTE:
This plug is not representative of the actual plug and socket.
Care of Remote Control
handset
Always remove the batteries from the remote controi handset if handset is not used for a long period. This can help prevent damage to handset from possible battery leakage.
PRE-INSTALLATIOIM
ANTENNA CONNECTION
For indoor antenna, attach it to the mounting socket of the backcover. Connect aerial plug to the antenna socket T on the backcover.
For external antenna, connect the aerial plug to the antenna socket T on the backcover.
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTION
Connect antenna to Antenna RF Input of VCR.
Connect RF cable from RF Output of
VCR to the Antenna InputT of the TV.
Connect the VIDEO in and AUDIO in sockets of the TV to the VIDEO out and AUDIO out sockets of the VCR for playback programmes.
(Applicable to sets with AV mode only)
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