Thomson 20LB0120S4 User Manual

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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, please observe the
following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. 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 instructions—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—Do not use this product

near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not use immediately after moving from a low
temperature to high temperature environment, as this
causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
Moisture in rooms where the set is installed should not
exceed 85% humidity
Leave the condensation to evaporate before turning the
TV on again.

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
cabinet 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

0

celsius.

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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 likely to be walked on or snagged by items placed upon or against
them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

10.Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of improper attachments can result
in accidents.

11.Accessories—When the product is used on a trolley, 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, bracket, 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 shock and/or other danger.

14.Power source—This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply, output rated 19 V DC, 4.5A minimum,
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 your product dealer. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible. The power supply voltage rating of this product AC adaptor is AC100-240V. 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. If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from your dealer.

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 qualified 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 indicates that the product needs servicing.

18.Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety 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 surfaces
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.

23.Pixel defect—The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen 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.

On some models, the screen 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, to make it disappear progressively.

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I IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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

l 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.

l The TV may fall or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the TV.

l If water spills onto the LCD TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may 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 through a Power
adapter.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

l 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.

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Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

l Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power
cable, hold the plug, not the cable.

l 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 occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is
detected from the LCD TV, unplug the power cord immediately.

l 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, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

l A short-circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs

that 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.

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

electric shock.

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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.

l 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.

l Do not insert any objects or liquids into the unit.
l Do not expose the unit to water or moisture, or otherwise to the elements
l Do not open the unit for any reason. Doing so will void the warranty!
l Unplug the unit if it will not be used for an extended period of time
l Avoid placing the unit near sources of heat
l Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight
l 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 other LCD TV can match. It is compatible with today’s current NTSC, PAL and SECAM
systems, as well as tomorrow’s DTV standards. This TV is extremely easy to use and features high
performance picture quality. The LCD TV is extremely versatile; it can be mounted on a wall or table stand,
and it can be 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 Adapter (x1)

Power Cord (x1)

Size AAA Dry Battery (x2)

.

Note: The AC Power cord type is different in different
territories

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II PREPARATION

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 remote control

l 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.

l Do not install or place the remote control under

direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of
the unit.

l The remote control may 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.

l Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications.
l Only use the battery types specified.
l Do not use rechargeable batteries.
l Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types.
l 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.

l 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.

l Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time (several weeks).
l 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.

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