Safety Guidelines Caution: Always use a power cable is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area: USA ........................ UL Canada ...................CSA/cUL FCC Information 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 in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Important Safeguards Before using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the unit or described in the operating instructions or service manual. The User Manual uses the following symbols, to ensure a safe operation and prevent any damage to operators or properties: WARNING ----- Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause damage to the product.
Never use a damaged power cord: Heavy objects, heat, or tensile force may damage the power cord and cause fire or electric shock. Never block or cover the slots or openings, in the TV cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV: - on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface; - too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or - in a confined space such as bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The power cable should be kept away from heat sources: The heat produced by any heat source may melt the covering of the power cable. Unplug the connector Hold the power connector when removing the power cable: Pulling the power cable itself may damage the vires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Do not touch the connector with wet hands: To avoid risk of electric shock.
Notes others ▪ Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. ▪ LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) may cause interference in image, sound, etc.of the other electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves (i.e.
CONTENTS BEFORE USE Contents Safety Guidelines .............................. 1 Important Safeguards ........................ 2 Precaution ......................................... 5 1. Before use ..................................... 7 Selection of “Surround” .................... 24 Using the Setup Menu ........................ 25 Selection of “Language”................... 25 1.1 Open the Package ............................. 7 Setting of “V-Chip” ........................... 25 1.2 Installation .....
1. Before use The product is a 37” WXGA (WXGA resolution) LCD TV Player. It has passed the UL and cUL safety certifications, and is an ideal product for personal and commercial use. The product is a precise electronic product. Users should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance and life span of the product: 1.1 Open the Package - The product is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories.
PRODUCT FEATURES PRODUCT FEATURES SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 2. Product Features The 37” LCD TV Player provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multi media applications: 1. Available input signals - The product provides HDMI input connector. - The product provides VGA (D-Sub 15 PIN) input connector. - The product supports PC images resolutions up to (1024 x 768@60Hz) with a vertical frequency of 60Hz. - The product provides component video (RCA) input connectors.
4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.1 Side View The functions of the buttons are described as follows: Sketch map STANDBY: Press (Standby) to turn on and turn off. VOL.+/A. They are used as / buttons in the OSD Menu screen. B. Press to adjust the volume. CH.+/A. They are used as / buttons in the OSD Menu screen. B. Press to scan through channels. To scan quickly through channels, press and hold down either channels. MENU: Press to display the menu. Press again to exit the menu.
REAR VIEW 4.3 Rear View REMOTE CONTROL Sketch map Push the power switch (O: Off, I: On). Use the power cord connect to an earthed 120V, 60Hz AC outlet. Signal input and other terminals: . ANT1 & ANT2: 75Ω Coaxial connector for Antenna/Cable Network. Note: ANT 1 is for ATSC (DTV), and ANT 2 is for NTSC. (Refer to page 16.) . OPTICAL OUTPUT: Connect the optical output to the optical input connector of the Amplifier. (Only for DTV) .
4.4 Remote Control Power ( ): Press to turn on and off. Mute ( ): Press to mute the sound. Press again or press VOL+/- to restore the sound. 0~9 Number Buttons: In TV mode, press 0~9 to select a channel; the channel changes after 2 seconds. EPG: Press to display EPG(Electronic Program Guide) menu. Source ( ): Press to select the signal sources. DTV: Press to select Digital TV mode. Dot: Press number buttons with it to select the channels directly in DTV. VOL +/-: Press to adjust the volume.
REMOTE CONTROL CONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES Insertion of Batteries - Turn the remote control upside down, press and slide off the battery cover. - Insert two 1.5V (AAA) batteries into the compartment, take care to observe the ⊕ and ⊖ markings indicated inside. - Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps. Range of Remote Control Sketch map - Ensure the remote control is pointed towards the Remote control window on the display unit.
5. Connect Accessory Devices Connecting a DVD player or other equipment Switch off LCD TV and external equipment before connecting cables. 1. Connect a DVD player or other equipment’s Component Video Out (Y,Pb,Pr/Y,Cb,Cr) to the LCD TV’s corresponding Component In (Y,Pb,Pr/Y,Cb,Cr) terminal on COMP1 or COMP2. 2. Connect a DVD player’s Audio Out to the TV Component L/R terminal. 3. Press Power to turn on the LCD TV, then turn on external equipment. 4. Press Source to select YPbPr1 or YPbPr2 signal source.
CONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES Connecting the DVD player or HDTV Set-top box using HDMI input Switch off TV and external equipment before connecting cables. 1. Connect the LCD TV to the DVD player or HDTV Set-top box with the HDMI cable. 2. Connect the DVI AUDIO input terminal to the audio output terminal of HDTV Set-top box with DVI output terminal, and a DVI to HDMI conversion cable should be adopted. 3.
Connecting the DVD or VCR player devices Switch off TV and external equipment before connecting cables. 1. Connect a DVD or VCR player’s Video Out to the TV’s Video In terminal by a Video cable. 2. Connect a DVD or VCR player’s S-VIDEO Out to the TV’s S-VIDEO In terminal by a S-VIDEO cable. 3. Connect a DVD or VCR player’s Audio Out to the TV’s L/R terminal by a Audio cable. 4. Press Power to turn on the TV, then turn on external equipment. 5. Press Source to select AV or S-VIDEO signal source.
CONNECT ACCESSORY DEVICES BASIC OPERATION Connect to antenna ATSC (DTV) & NTSC input connection config 1. There are two Antennas: - ANT 1 is only for ATSC channel of Air. - ANT 2 is only for Air or Cable Signal of NTSC. 2. The user can select the Antenna input as below: A. One Antenna is for Air signal config. Splitter ANT 1 (DTV) ANT 2 (NTSC) Air Signal (NTSC + ATSC) B. Two Antenna config A ANT 1 is only for ATSC channel of Air. ANT 2 is only for Cable signal of NTSC.
6. Basic Operation 6.1 Power ON/OFF The Display is in Standby mode. - Press the Power on the remote control or on the control panel to turn on the unit. The power indicator changes from red to green. - Press the Power on the remote control or on the control panel again to return the display to standby mode. The power indicator changes from green to red. Note: For protecting your LCD TV product, the interval time between turn on the LCD TV product and shut down it should be kept at least one minute.
USING THE PIP/PBP FEATURE 6.4 Using the PIP/PBP feature The PIP (picture-in-picture) /PBP (picture-in-picture) feature splits the screen into a double window that allows you to watch two programs at the same time. The POP program can come from a TV broadcast or an external source, such as a VCR.
To display a picture from an external source in the PIP/PBP window: 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect the external source equipment. (refer to Connect Accessory Devices page.) Select the TV program you want to watch. Press PIP to display the PIP/PBP window. Repeatedly press Source to select the input source for the PIP/PBP window. To change the PIP position: Press PIP Pos.
OSD OPTION ADJUSTMENT TV OPERATIONS ---- VIDEO MENU 6.5 OSD Option Adjustment Learning about the menu system After you have installed the batteries into the remote control, you will need to set some preferences on the LCD using the menu system. You can access the menu using the buttons on your LCD TV or remote control. The OSD menu displayed in the following sequence (circular display): Video Audio Setup TV Press Menu button to display the menu system. Press or button to select a menu.
◆ Using the Video Menu Note: Video Menu is just for TV, AV, S-Video, YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI, and DTV input source mode. It is not available in other input source mode. ■ Adjustment of “Contrast” Press Menu button on the remote control, and then press or until the “Video” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button adjust. Press Menu or Exit button to return.
TV OPERATIONS ---- VIDEO MENU ■ Adjustment of “Sharpness” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Video” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button to adjust. Press Menu or Exit button to return.
■ Selection of “Advance Picture Adjust” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Video” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press Enter button to confirm for sub-selection as shown in the table below.
TV OPERATIONS ---- AUDIO MENU ---- SETUP MENU ◆ Using the Audio Menu ■ Adjustment of “Bass” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Audio” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button to adjust. Press Menu or Exit button to return. Bass Treble Balance Surround Audio Video 50 50 0 Off Select Select Enter Exit BackMENU Adjust ENTER ■ Adjustment of “Treble” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Audio” menu appears.
◆ Using the Setup Menu ■ Selection of “Language” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Setup” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button to choose “English” “Francese” or “Español”. Press Menu or Exit button to return.
TV OPERATIONS ---- SETUP MENU You can press Enter button to display “Input Your Password Please” menu again, then entering the PIN code, or press ,, or button move cursor to “Cancel” and press Enter button to close up this menu. Using the “Change Password” item When enter the “V-Chip” menu, select “Change Password”. Press or button to highlight the “Change Password” item. Press Enter button to confirm.
G For Movie previously shown in theaters: PG • G (general audience) PG-13 • PG (parental guidance suggested) R • PG-13 (13 years and older) NC-17 • R (Restricted) X • NC-17 (18 years and older) Blocked Rating Allowed Rating • X (Adult) If you set PG-13: G and PG movies be available, PG-13, R, NC-17, and X will be blocked. Press Menu button to exit the sub-menu. Using the “Block TV Rating” item When enter the “V-Chip” menu, select “Block TV Rating”.
TV OPERATIONS ---- SETUP MENU Unlocking programs temporarily (In TV signal source) If you try to watch a TV program that exceeds the TV Rating you set, the TV enters program lock mode. You can either unlock the program temporarily or select a non-locked program to watch, press CH+/- button to select the program. To temporarily unlock the program, press the Number buttons (0~9) to enter your 4-digit PIN code.
■ Selection of “Closed Caption” The closed caption features has two options: Adjustment only for TV, DTV, AV, S-VIDEO input signal. • Captions: An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of the TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked as “C/C” in TV listings. • Text: An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).
TV OPERATIONS ---- SETUP MENU ---- TV MENU ■ Selection of “Blue Back” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Setup” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button to choose “On” or “Off”, when select “On” to set screen to a pleasant blue background when it detects no signal available if turn on. Press Menu or Exit button to return.
◆ Using the TV Menu(Analog) Note: TV menu is only for TV input source mode, thus it is not available in other input source mode. ■ Using the “Tuner Mode” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “TV” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button to choose “Air” or “Cable”. Press Menu or Exit button to return.
TV OPERATIONS ---- TV MENU ---- GEOMETRIC MENU ■ Using the “Channel Name” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “TV” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press Enter button to confirm, it will display “Channel Name” list. Use , , or button for select, and move cursor to “OK”, the press Enter button for confirm you selection. If you want to cancel this operation, move cursor to “Cancel” and press Enter button for close this setting.
◆ Using the Geometric Menu Note: If your current input source is “VGA”, push Menu button enter into this menu. It is not available in other input source mode. ■ Using “Contrast” Press Menu button on the remote control, and then press or button until the “Geometric” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press or button to adjust. Press Menu or Exit button to return.
TV OPERATIONS ---- GEOMETRIC MENU ---- DTV MENU ■ Using “Auto Setting” Press Menu button, and then press or button until the “Geometric” menu appears. Press or button to highlight the item. Press Enter button to confirm. Press Menu or Exit button to return. Note: This item will auto-adjust the picture display.
Table of Parental Setting Items Description Horizontal Position Use “” to “ to select it. Use “” to “ to move the image left or right. Vertical Position Use “” to “ to select it. Use “” to “ to move the image up or down. H Position V Position 120 32 Geometric Video Select Select Enter Exit BackMENU Adjust ENTER ◆ Using the DTV Menu(Digital) Note: DTV menu is only for DTV input source mode, thus it is not available in other input source mode.
TV OPERATIONS ---- DTV MENU Using the “Auto Scan” item The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. It will takes about several minutes. When enter the “General” menu, select “Auto Scan”. Press or button to highlight the “Auto Scan” item. Press Enter button to confirm and start. Press Menu or Exit button to exit.
Using the “Channel Skip” item When enter the “General” menu, select “Channel Skip”. Press or button to highlight the “Channel Skip” item. Press Enter button to confirm and pop up the “Skip” menu. Press or button to select an item, then press Enter button to confirm your selection. When item display ““ , it will skip this channels. Press Menu or Exit button to exit.
TV OPERATIONS ---- DTV MENU If you select “Custom”, you can change these settings. CC Caption Style • • • • • • • Caption Style As Broadcaster Font Size: This option consists of “Large”, “Small”, and “Medium”. Font Color: This option consists of “White”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Red”, “Cyan”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”, and “Black”. You can change the color of the letter. Exit Font Opacity: This option consists of “Solid”, “Translucent”,and “Transparent”. You can CC Caption Style change the opacity of the letter.
Operate the “Channel Block” as below: When enter the “Channel Block” menu. Press or button to select an item. Press Enter button to lock or unlock. * When it display lock, you can not watch the channels. * When it display unlock, you can watch the channels. Press Menu or Exit button to exit. Note: * * When there is more than one channel page: - To up page, press the Red button. - To down page, press the Green button. When there is one channel page: - To select the first slot, press the Red button.
TV OPERATIONS ---- DTV MENU Program Details: Program Description: Page Index: Help List: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION channel. Displays the starting time, ending time, presenting date, content advisory of the selected program. Does not display any data when the current channel is block. Displays the details program descriptions of the selected program. Displays the page index for the program descriptions. Displays when the program description is more than one page. Displays the function that is enabled.
7. Technical Specification Product Model: LCT3785TA Screen Size: 37” diagonal Screen Area: 819.6mm(H) x 460.8mm(V) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 External Size: 932mm(W) x 727mm(H) x 102mm(D) (w/o Stand) 932mm(W) x 661mm(H) x 267.5mm(D) (with Stand) Net Weight: 20kg (with Stand) Resolution: 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels (Each pixel has R/G/B 3 color cells) Pixel Dot Pitch: 0.6mm(H) x 0.6mm(V) Color: 16.
SUPPORT THE SIGNAL MODE CLEAN AND SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Support the Signal Mode A. D-Sub Mode (VGA) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 31.50 60.00 37.86 72.81 35.16 56.25 37.90 60.32 46.90 75.00 48.08 72.19 48.40 60.00 Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480i 15.734 59.94 480p(720x480) 31.468 59.94 720p(1280x720) 45.00 60.00 1080i(1920x180) 33.75 60.00 Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.
3 Cleaning of Screen: - Use a soft cotton cloth to clean the screen gently. - The screen glass is very fragile; so do not scrape it with any sharp object. Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking. When the screen is seriously contaminated, use a soft cloth moistened with diluted neutral cleaner to clean the Display. Wring water out of the cloth before cleaning to prevent water from penetrating into the housing. Wipe the display with a dry cloth after cleaning.