Teac LCDV3257DVR User Manual
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USER MANUAL
WARRANTY INFORMATION INSIDE. PLEASE READ
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WARRANTY PROCEDURE
v1.5.2: DEC 2011
Please read the owner ’s m anu al carefully and ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating
procedures.
1. Please read this warranty card.
2. Keep your pur chase receipt to en abl e you t o pr oc eed quickly in the even t of a Warranty Service.
3. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline at 1300 553 315 for
assistance. Please ensu re that you have the m od el nu m b er , s er i al nu mb er an d purc hase receipt ready when
you call.
Please complete the section below and keep this information for your own records.
Owner’s Name
Owner’s Address
Postcode
Model Name/No. Serial No.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Postcode
Authorised Service Centres in Major Australian Cities
NSW
151 Arthur Street
Homebush West, NSW 2140
Queensland
Unit 1, 320 Curtin Ave West
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
Western A ustral i a
Unit 2, 50 Pilbara Street
Welshpool, WA 6106
South Australia
11 McInnes Street
Ridleyt on, SA 5008
Victoria
282 Normanby Road
South Mel b our n e, V IC 32 05
Thank you for selecting a TEAC product
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If you should r equire assistance with your product regarding its setup
or operati on, or if any difficulties arise, please call us directly for advice
between Monday to Friday at 8.30AM – 6PM AEST at the
TEAC Customer Support Hotline
1300 553 315
teacservicesupport@awa.com.au
www.teac.com.au
WARRANTY INFORMATION
v1.5.2: DEC 2011
Our goods com e w ith guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consum er Law . Yo u ar e
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any ot her reasonably
fo rese eable lo ss o r d amag e. You ar e al s o e ntitle d t o h a ve the goods r epaired or replaced if the goods f ail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty Terms & Conditions
1. TEAC war rant s t hat t his pr oduct is f r ee fr om def ects in mat eri al an d wor km ans hip u nder n ormal dom estic use with
reason able care and skill. Mainten ance and c leaning ( i.e. las er head) is not cover ed by this warrant y. The TEAC
warrant y on l y applies to TEAC products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.
2. The ben efits to t he c onsum er given b y this W arrant y ar e in addit ion to other r ights and r emedies of the c onsum er
under a law in rel at i on t o goods or s er vices to which the warranty relat es, being the Austral ian Consumer Law.
3. Refund or replac emen t via y our r etail er is av ail able f or a peri od of 14 da ys after purch ase f or goods that h ave been
inspected and determin ed to ha ve a m ajor failure. Refu n d and exchange is n ot app licable for change of mind.
4. Subject to the terms herein, this warran ty effecti vely covers the equip ment as sp ecified i n the Warr anty Periods
Table below from the date of purchase.
TEAC PRODUCT
WARRANTY PERIOD
LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above
1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
All other TEAC products
1 Year (Carry-in Service)
5.
Th is s ervice will only be provi d ed as p ar t of this w ar r anty if all the following conditions are met ;
In Home Service/Pick up* Service
a) The produc t is in dicated in the Warr ant y Period Table.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the repair by taking the product to
a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send the product to the neare st TEAC
Author is ed Ser vic e C entr e f or r epair . In this e vent , pr o of of pur ch ase is r equir ed to s upp ort a warr ant y cl aim. Aft er
the rep air, t he pr od uct will be avail abl e for c oll ecti on by or retur n to the pur chas er at a fee upon req uest. TE AC inhome service can be made available at a fee upon request.
Carry-in Service
6. A 12-month replacement warranty is applicable to all Accessories such as Remote, Power Adaptors and Cables.
7. TEAC will ensure to the best of its abil ities that all requir ed parts are mad e avai l ab le for any required s er vice/repair.
8. TEAC Aus tralia Pt y Ltd and its A uthorised S ervice Centr es will us e their best en deavours t o complete p roduct
repairs within a reasonable period based on available resources and workload during the time when service is
request ed an d performed.
9. Refurbis hed p arts m ay be us ed to r epair t he prod uct. I n the c ase of a replac ement, the pr oduct may be r eplac ed,
with a ref urbished unit of the s ame type or , if one is unavailab le, a si milar refur bished m odel with equal or b etter
features & specifications.
10. Please b e advised that if the prod uc t presented f or repair is c apable of ret ain in g user-gen erated data, t h e d ata may
be lost during servicing. Customers are strongly encouraged to back up all important information/data before
sending the product in for service/repair.
11. Servic e will be pr ovided on ly dur ing norm al busin ess hour s and under saf ety condi tions and circ umstanc es. TEA C
and its aut h or ised service agents can ref use any repair if safety, in r el ati on to OH&S, bec om es a concern to it s s t aff
or author ised service agents ’ personnel.
12. The warranty is void and warranty claims may be refused, subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if:
a) The product was not transported, installed, op erated or maintai n ed according to man ufacturer instr uc t i on, or
b) The produc t w as abused, damaged , tam pered, altered or rep ai red by any unauth orised persons, or
c) Product failure is due to accidents during use, installation or transit, power surges, use of defective or
incompat ib le exter nal devic es, exp os ure to abn orm al cond itions suc h as excess iv e temp erat ur es or humi dity, or
entry of liqu ids, objects or cr eat ures into the produc t.
13. No one is au thorised to assu m e any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose an y ob li g at i on on it, in connecti on w ith the
sale of any eq ui p m ent other than as stat ed in this warranty and ou t l in ed ab ove.
14. TEAC reserves the right to inspect and verify whether the product is exhibiting a major failure as claimed by
customers/retailers.
15. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Support Hotline on 1300 553 315 for assistance.
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Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................................................................................2
Supplied Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 4
View of Unit .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Right Side Panel........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left Side Panel.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Stand and wall-mounted (optional) ........................................................................................................................... 9
Special Feature of DVD Module ................................................................................................................................10
Disc Information.........................................................................................................................................................11
Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Remote Control Drawing .......................................................................................................................................................................12
Preparation of Remote Control............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Using of Remote control.........................................................................................................................................................................15
System Connections...................................................................................................................................................16
Connecting to the Power Supply........................................................................................................................................................16
Connecting to a TV Antenna.................................................................................................................................................................16
Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (AV1/S-Video)......................................................................................................17
Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (AV2)....................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (YPbPr) .................................................................................................................. 19
Connecting to an External AV Signal Source (HDMI)...................................................................................................................20
Connecting to an External Signal Source (AV Output) ................................................................................................................21
Connecting a Coaxial Digital Output.................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting a USB Device.......................................................................................................................................................................22
Connecting to a PC................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Input Source Selecting...............................................................................................................................................24
TV Operation and System Setup ...............................................................................................................................25
Installation Guide......................................................................................................................................................................................25
Channel Setting.........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Picture Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Sound Setting.............................................................................................................................................................................................31
Time Setting................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Option Setting............................................................................................................................................................................................33
DVR Function..............................................................................................................................................................38
Time Shift Function ..................................................................................................................................................................................38
Recording program..................................................................................................................................................................................39
Playing recorded program.....................................................................................................................................................................40
Schedule Recording.................................................................................................................................................................................41
EPG Function .............................................................................................................................................................. 43
NICAM Function..........................................................................................................................................................45
DVD Playback Operation...........................................................................................................................................46
Preparation.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
DVD Playback .............................................................................................................................................................................................46
CD Playback.................................................................................................................................................................................................48
JPEG Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................49
AVI Playback................................................................................................................................................................................................50
USB and SD/MS/MMC Card Function ................................................................................................................................................51
DVD System Setup ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................................57
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................58
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Important Safety Instructions
Caution: use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Caution
1. The product contains a low-power 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.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (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.
3. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for the damage caused by any substitutions and
modification of the product without authorisation from the manufacturer’s or authorised service
agent.
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 illustrations in this manual serve mainly as a reference and may differ slightly from you
device.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage instituting a risk of electric shock is
present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operation and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Caution: Laser radiation when open.
Do not stare into beam.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation
openings. Maintain well
ventilated conditions around
the product. Do not put
product on a bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. Install according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Read, heed and follow all instructions to ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of
the apparatus;
10. 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.
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, power sockets, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
14. Use only with the stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus.
15. Unplug the 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.
Note: Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen directly by hand.
Copyright Protection
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 authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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 back cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the unit. Leave all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are provide with the product.
ITEM NAME QTY
Remote Control 1
Batteries for Remote Control 2
AV Cables
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User Manual 1
Note: Accessories and their numbers are subject to modification without prior notice.
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View of Unit
Right Side Panel
1. INPUT button
Press to enter the source selecting menu, press the ▲▼ direction buttons to select desired mode
and press the ENTER button to enter the selected mode.
In system setup menu, this button also serves as the ENTER button.
2. MENU button
Press to enter the system setup menu.
3. CH▲▼ buttons
In TV or DTV mode, press to select channels;
In system setup menu, this button also serves as the ▲▼ direction buttons.
4. VOL◄► buttons
Press to decrease or increase the volume;
In system setup menu, this button also serves as the ◄► direction buttons.
5.
POWER button
Press to enter or exit standby mode.
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View of Unit
Left Side Panel
6.
EJECT button
Press to eject the disc from the unit.
7. ■ STOP button
Press to stop disc playback in DVD mode.
8.
PLAY/PAUSE button
Press to start disc playback and press it again to pause playback in DVD mode .
9. Disc Tray Slot
Insert disc into this slot.
10. SD/MS/MMC Card Port
Insert SD/MS/MMC card into this slot.
11. USB Port
Connect the USB device.
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View of Unit
Rear Panel
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View of Unit
1. USB PORT
Connect the USB device for DVR
record/playback and software upgrade.
2. HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 Input Jacks
Connect the HDMI signal source.
3. VGA IN Jack
Connect the VGA signal source in VGA mode.
4. COMPOSITE 2 and L/R Audio Input Jacks
Connect Composite signal source in
Composite 2 mode.
5. Power Supply Cord
6. AV Output Jacks
Connect to output the audio/video signals.
7. COAXIAL OUTPUT Jack
Output the coaxial digital audio signal.
8. Y/Pb/Pr and L/R audio Input Jacks
Connect the Y/Pb/Pr signal source in
Component mode.
9. COMPOSITE and L/R Audio Input Jacks
Connect Composite signal source in
Composite 1 mode.
10. S-VIDEO Input Jack
Connect S-Video signal source in S-Video
mode. Composite 1 and S-Video share L/R
audio jacks.
11. VGA AUDIO IN Jack
Connect the audio signal in VGA mode.
12. TV Antenna Input Jack
Connect the external TV antenna signal
source.
Front Panel
1. Color TFT Screen
2. Speakers
3. Power Indicator
Lights blue while system is active and red while system is in standby mode.
Flash red and blue light consecutively while DVR playback/Recording.
4. Remote Sensor
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Stand and wall-mounted (optional)
Your LCD TV is able to accommodate wall mounting with the use of a wall mount bracket (not supplied
with LCD TV, please contact your local hardware store) and the mounting holes on the back of the unit.
We recommend removing the TV stand prior to wall mounting the TV. Please refer to the figure and the
procedure below.
How to remove/re-install the stand
Follow instructions below to remove the base of the TV:
1. Place the unit (face down) on a soft blanket.
2. Loosen and remove the 7 screws securing the stand to the
TV set, as per the diagram to the right.
3. Gently remove the stand.
4. To re-install the stand, place the unit (face down) on a soft blanket and reverse instructions as above.
How to mount the LCD TV on the wall
1. After detaching the stand, fasten 4 mounting screws (thread size M5X10 - not supplied! Please
contact your local hardware store) into the 4 screw holes on the rear cover, see the figure below.
2. Fasten wall mounting bracket (Not supplied with LCD TV, please contact your local hardware store)
with screws on the wall.
3. Carefully check for the strength before releasing the LCD TV.
NOTE: For more detailed instructions please refer to your “after market” wall mounting instruction book.
Thread hole size – M5 x 10 depth (TV mounting screw size) on the TV.
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Special Feature of DVD Module
Your TV comes equipped with a removable DVD module. Please follow the procedures below to remove
or install the DVD module.
Note:
Before removing or installing the DVD module, ensure that the television is unplugged and turned off.
DVD module removal:
Refer to the illustration below and follow the procedures below to remove the DVD module from the
unit:
1. Loosen the screw on the DVD module.
2. Carefully slide the DVD module along the rails and unplug the connecting cord from the LCD TV.
3. Slide the DVD module along the rails to fully remove the DVD module.
DVD module installation:
1. Plug the connecting cord into the DVD module.
2. Carefully slide the module into the desired position and lock the function module with one screw.
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Disc Information
Discs Supported
DISC LOGO CONTENTS SIZE MAXIMUM TIME
133min(SS-SL)
242min(SS-DL)
266min(DS-SL)
DVD
Audio + Video
(active picture)
12cm
484min(DS-DL)
CD
Audio 12cm 74min
JPEG
Still high resolution 12cm
AVI
Audio + Video 12cm
The operating method of some DVD discs is specified by the software maker. Please refer to the
instruction manual of the disc.
The unit 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 finalization of the disc for audio
playback. Some computers and/or software programs may not be capable of creating compatible
discs.
About Disc Terms
Title
Generally, pictures or music compressed on a DVD are divided into several sections, “title”.
Chapter
The smaller section unit of pictures 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 by chapter facility.
Track
A segment of picture or music on a CD. Each track is numbered for searching.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Drawing
1. POWER button
Press to enter or exit standby mode.
2. DTV button
Press to enter DTV mode.
3. SOUND button
Press to select the screen picture mode:
choose from Standard, User, Sports, Movie or
Music.
4. TV.RADIO button
Press to select DTV program playback or
Radio program playback in DTV mode.
5. ► PLAY button
Press to play a disc in DVD mode.
6. PAUSE button
In DVD mode, press to pause playback and
again to resume.
7. / button
Press to search backward or forward in DVD
mode.
In Program Edit menu, use the red button to
delete a channel and use the green button to
rename a channel (see P27-28 for details).
In teletext mode, they are the teletext colour
buttons.
8. SETUP button
In DVD mode press to enter the DVD setup
menu.
In ATV mode, press to display or close the
teletext.
9. MENU button (under DVD mode)
Press to enter disc menu in DVD mode.
In teletext mode, press to disable teletext
display for page updates and press again to
resume.
10. SUBTITLE button
In DTV/DVD mode, press to select alternate
subtitle languages during view/playback of a
DTV program or multiple language DVD disc.
In teletext mode, press to display P.100.
Note: Subtitle and teletext is only available if
the service is provided by broadcaster.
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Remote Control
11. AUDIO button
In DVD mode, press to select the audio
language or audio track.
In teletext mode, press once to display the
concealed information, such as solution of
riddles or puzzles; press again to remove the
riddles answers from the display.
12. CH.LIST button
Press to display the channel list.
13. INPUT button
Press to enter the source selecting menu,
press the ▲▼ direction buttons or press the
INPUT button repeatedly to select desired
source and press the ENTER button to enter
the selected source.
14. MENU button
Press to enter or exit the setup menu.
15. Direction buttons (▲▼◄►)
In the setup menu, press the ▲▼ button to
select a desired item and press the ◄►
button to adjust or set.
16. ENTER button
Press to confirm your operation in setup
menu.
17. VOL+/- button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
18. 0~9 Numbered buttons
Press to select numbers such as TV channel.
19.
button
In ATV or DTV mode, press to return to the
channel previously viewed.
20. STEREO button
Press to select sound track in ATV mode.
21. DISPLAY button
Press to display the reference information of
the current mode.
22. PICTURE button
Press repeatedly to select the picture mode:
Standard, Dynamic, User or Mild.
23. DVR.LIST button
Press to display the recorded file list.
24. ATV button
Press to select ATV mode.
25. DVD button
Press to select DVD mode.
26. GUIDE button
Press to display the Program Guide menu in
DTV mode.
27.
button
Press to eject the disc out in DVD mode.
In DTV mode, press to start to record the
current viewing program.
28. ■ STOP button
Press to stop disc playback in DVD mode.
29. / button
Press to skip to the previous or next
chapter/track in DVD mode.
In Program Edit menu, press the yellow
button to move a channel and use the blue
button to skip a channel (see P28 for details).
In teletext mode, they are the teletext color
buttons.
30. REPEAT button
Press to repeat a chapter, track, title or all
program content in DVD mode.
In teletext mode, press to hold the current
page and press again to resume.
31. TITLE button
During disc normal playback, press to go to
display the title menu.
In 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.
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Remote Control
Remote Control Drawing
32. CARD button
Press to display the media selecting menu in
DVD mode.
In teletext mode, press to select four groups
of 3-digit numbers that are displayed in
different colors at the bottom of the screen.
Press the colour buttons on the remote
control to select, then use the numbered
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
each time.
33. GOTO button
Press to select the desired disc starting time,
title or chapter in DVD mode.
In teletext mode, press to display the real
clock and press the EXIT button to exit.
34. TIMER LIST
Press to display the recorder schedule list.
35. FAV.LIST button
Press to display the favorite channel list.
In Program Edit menu, press this button to
set a favorite channel (see P27 for details).
36. EXIT button
Press to exit all the OSD on the screen.
37. CH +/- button
In ATV or DTV mode, press to select analog
channel or digital channel.
38. MUTE button
Press to turn on or off the speaker output.
39. +10 button
In DVD mode, press to select numbers
greater than 10.
40. SLEEP button
This feature allows you to set the sleep time.
Press the button repeatedly to select the
desired time to sleep or select Off to close the
function.
41. ASPECT button
Press to shift the aspect ratio of the screen
among 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, Auto and 4:3.
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Remote Control
Preparation of Remote Control
Softly push the back cover to open the battery
compartment.
Insert two batteries (1.5V, size AA), please make
sure the polarity matches the marks inside the
compartment.
Softly press the back cover to close it.
Under normal use the battery will last for six
months.
Take out battery when the remote is not in
use for a long time.
Using of Remote control
Point the remote control unit from no more than
about 7 meters from the remote control sensor
and within about 60 degrees of the front of the
unit.
The operating distance may vary depending
on the brightness in the room.
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.
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System Connections
Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.
Ensure that you observe the color code when connecting audio and video cables.
Connecting to the Power Supply
Connect the power supply cord to AC 100~240V wall outlet, see the figure below:
Connecting to a TV Antenna
Connect TV signal input source from the aerial to the TV jack on the rear panel of the unit.
After connection, turn on the power of the unit. Then press the INPUT button and the direction buttons
to select ATV or DTV mode, press the ENTER button to confirm and conduct program selection.
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