Technicolor - Thomson 30L03B User Manual

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if
improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But
IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent
potential danger, ple ase observe the following instructions when in stalling, operating and cleaning the pr oduct. To
ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD TV product, please read the following precautions
carefully before using the product.

1.Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

2.Retain instr uc t io n s—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference.

3.Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

4.Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.

5.Water and moisture

for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundr
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not use immediatel
high temperature environment, as this causes condensation,
which may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Moisture in rooms where the se t is installed should n ot exceed
85% humidity
Leave the condensation to evaporate before turning the TV on
again.

—Do not use this product near water -

after moving f ro m a lo w te mp e rat u re t o

6.Cleaning— Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Clean the screen with a glass care cleaner and the rest of the set
with a soft cloth and neutral detergent. Regularly dust the vents
at the back and sides. Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol based
products risk damaging the TV.
Caution : the screen of your LCD TV may be damaged if it is
cleaned with strong detergents, alcohol or abrasive products.

7.Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the c abinet are
designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and
openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating
and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block
ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in
installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such
as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

8.Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources
such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating
products (including amplifiers).
The TV components are sensitive to heat. The maximum
ambient temperature should not exceed 35

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celsius.

9.Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them
or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likel
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.

to be walked on or snagged by items placed upon or

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10.Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of improper attachments

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can result in accidents.

11.Accessories—When the product is used on a trolle

, care should be taken to avoid quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces that may cause the product and trolley to overturn, damaging equipment or causing possible
injury to the operator. Do not place this product on an unstable trolley, stand, pedestal, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. The product should be
mounted according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and use only with a trolley, stand, pedestal, bracke t, or table
recommended by the manufacturer.

12.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and
other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.

13.Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the
original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric s hock and/or other danger.

14.Power source—This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply, output rated :
~100 - 240 V, 50 – 60Hz, 1.8A maximum, 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 added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line
surges. When the unit has to be used with another power supply voltage, the power cable must be changed. Consult

our product dealer. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The power cord
attached conforms to the following power supply voltage. Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to
ensure safety and EMC. When connecting other products such as VCRs and personal computers, you should turn off
the power of the unit for protection against electric shock.

15.Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles on other equipment
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High
voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the
same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

17.Damage requiring service—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet, and request a qualifi ed service person to perform repairs.
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid is spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls
not described in the instructions can cause damage , which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified
technician.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way.
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Any noticeable
abnormality in the product indica tes that the product needs servicing.

18.Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safet
checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

19.Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product
according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
This is a safety feature.

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20.Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable trolley,
stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base
can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal
injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a trolley,
stand, tripod, and bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.

21.Careful move— When relocating the product placed on a
trolley, it must be moved with the utmost care. Sudden stops,
excessive force and uneven floor surfa ces can cause the product
to fall from the trolley.

22.Panel protection—The LCD panel used in this product is
made of glass.
Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or
impacted upon by other objects. Be careful not to be injured by
broken glass pieces in case the LCD panel breaks.

The screen of your LCD TV is protected by a glass shield.

Under certain conditions ( changes of temperature and humidity)
moisture may form between the glass and the screen.
If this relatively rare condition arises, it is only necessary to switch
on the LCD TV for around twenty minutes, to make it disappear.

23.Pixel defect—The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures.
Occasionally, a few non-a ctive pixels may appear on the s creen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

For added protection for this television equipment during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to
lightning and power-line surges.

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 collide with 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.

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I IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC S H OCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

II SAFETY TIPS

Please read and follow the safety tips listed below to ensure the equipment is free
from damage, and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.

z Do not insert any object, especially metal or liquids, into the TV.
z Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the TV.
z Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations.
z Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise expose it to the elements.
z Do not place heavy objects on top of the TV.
z If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way, electrical shock and/or fire may result.
z Please do not place objects on the power cord, and keep the cord away from heat-emitting devices. Should

the power cord become damaged in any way, please contact your dealer for a replacement cord.

z Do not remove the cover of the TV for any reason. If any problems arise with the unit, please contact your

dealer for service. Removing the covers will void the warranty.

III WARNING

Before Setting Up

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.

z The TV may fall or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the TV.

z If water spills onto the LCD TV or foreign ob jects get inside it , a short-circuit ma y occur which could result

in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the LCD TV, please consult an Authorized Dealer.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the LCD TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the set.

AC Power Supply Cord

The LCD TV is designed to operate on 100~240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Securely insert t he pow e r cord p lug as far as it w ill g o.

z If the plug is not fully inserted; heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the

wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

z Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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Do not do anything t hat might damage the powe r ca ble. Whe n di sco nnect ing t he pow er ca ble , hold
the plug, not the cable.

z Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully

pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable, which can cause fire or electric shock.
If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center

If the LCD TV is not in use for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occu rs (such as no pic ture or no soun d), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected
from the LCD TV, unplug the power cord immediately.

z Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit.

Have the Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Services to the Display by any unauthorized
personnel are strongly discouraged due to its dangerous high voltage nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the TV, if the TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes
damaged, disconne ct t he pow e r cor d pl ug im m edi ately.

z A short-circuit ma y o ccur , w hich could cause fir e. C on t act an Aut h or iz ed Se rvice Ce n te r fo r an y re p airs th at

need to be made.

IV CAUTION

When using the LCD TV

To turn off the main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet. The power outlet socket should be
installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible.

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the LCD TV.

z Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables, which, in turn, can cause fire or electric

shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any
cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.

z Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity, which might damage the insulation and cause

fire.

Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

z Do not insert any objects or liquids into the unit.
z Do not expose the unit to water or moisture, or otherwise to the elements
z Do not open the unit for any reason. Doing so will void the warranty!
z Unplug the unit if it will not be used for an extended period of time
z Avoid placing the unit near sources of heat
z Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight
z In any event, if any problems arise, contact your dealer immediately!

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2. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a THOMSON LCD TV. Your LCD TV will provide you with many years

of enjoyment no o the r LCD TV can mat ch. I t is compat ible with toda y’s cu rren t NTSC, PAL an d SECAM sys tems,
as well as tomo rrow’s DTV standards . This TV is extremely easy to use and features high performance picture
quality. The LCD TV is ex tremely versatile ; it can be moun ted on a wall or table stan d, and it can b e used in any
ambient light environment.

This manual will explain how to use your LCD TV, as well as its features, benefits and other important information.
Please be sure to read this manual before installing or operating your LCD TV, especially the safety precautions!

I SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
User Manual(IB) (x1)

Remote Control (x1)

Power Cord for European Type (x1)

RF Coaxial Cable

Size AAA Dry Battery (x2)

Power Cord for UK Type (x1)

D-Sub to Component Cable

Note: The AC Power cord type is different in

different territories

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II PREPARATION

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Using the Remote Control

Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote
sensor window of the set. Objects between the remote control
and sensor window may prevent proper operation

Cautions regarding use of rem ot e control

z Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition,

do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not
place in an area with high humidity.

z Do not install or place the remote control under direct

sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the unit.

z The remote control ma

not work properly if the remote
sensor window of the main unit is under direct sunlight or
strong lighting. In such a case, change the angle of the
lighting or LCD TV set, or operate the remote control
closer to the remote sensor window.

Batteries for the Remote Control

If the remote control fails to operate the LCD TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control.

Open the battery cover. Insert batteries (size-AAA batteries,

supplied with product).

Replace the cover and slide in reverse
until the lock snaps.

(Slide the cover while pressing
down.)

(Place the batteries with their
terminals corresponding to the (+)
and (–) indications in the battery
compartment.

Precaution on battery use

Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

z Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications.
z Only use the battery types specifie d.
z Do not use rechargeable batteries.
z Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types.
z Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries and/or cause old

batteries to leak chemicals.

z Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, throw them in a fire, recharge them or try to open them, as this could cause

them to leak or explode.

z Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time (several weeks).
z Remove batteries as soon as they are non-operable. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If chemical

leakage is found, wipe with a cloth.

z The batteries supplied with the product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.
z If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.

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3. GETTING STARTED

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Switching on

Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote control before going on to following
pages describing how to use the remote control and the channel set-up procedure.

220-240 V~50 Hz

Mains socket in uk

Mains socket in
Contlental Europe

5A

1. Connect the female plug to AC power input of the set.

Connect the male plug to the wall outlet as

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illustrated.

ment for the UK is supplied with a mains cable fitted with a

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moulded plug.
This plug contains safety components and must not be replaced
by one sold by general retailers. It is fitted with a fuse that
protects your television.
If your set has stopped working, the fuse may have blown. If it
has, replace it with an identical ASTA or BSI certified (BS1362)
5-amp fuse.

3. Connect the outside aeri

al or cable network to the

socket at the back of the TV set.

The aerial socket (75 Ohms - VHF / UHF / cable) can be used
for connectin

an external aerial or other equipment fitted with a
modulator (video recorder, sate llite receiver, etc.).
We recommend that you do not connect other equipment (video
recorder, satellite receiver, etc.) to your TV set to begin with, so
as not to complicate the set-up procedur e with the additional
steps involved. Connect them when you have finished setting up
the channels by referring to page 21 of this manual.

4. Switch the TV on by pressing the on/off button on the
right side.

You will find a description of how to use the remote control on
page 9. Then go to page 11 for information on the initial set-up,
or to page13 for information on manual set-up (if the channels
have already been set up on your TV).

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