9.6" Liquid Crystal Display Television 2F, No.362, Jui-Kuang Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886-2-87520000 ST08-10A1 FAX: 886-2-87527092 www.hannspree.
Table of Contents 1. Warranty and Service .................................................... 3 2. Preface ......................................................................... 4 3. Description of Warning Symbols ..................................... 5 4. Safety Notices ............................................................... 6 5. Regulatory Information ................................................ 14 6. Introducing the TV ....................................................... 16 Features ..
Table of Contents 11. Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ............... OSD Setting Menus ................................................. Picture Setting ......................................................... Brightness .......................................................... Contrast ............................................................. Sharpness .......................................................... Hue ....................................................................
1 Warranty and Service The instructions on this manual are for the model(s) listed on the front cover. Before you start reading, check your product number by looking at the rear of your TV. Thank you for purchasing our Liquid Crystal Display Television (LCD TV). With this product, you will be able to enjoy superior audio and video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology.
2 Preface This manual is designed to assist users in setting up and using the LCD TV. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © Copyright 2003 Hannspree, Inc. All rights reserved. This product and related documentation are protected by copyright and are distributed under licenses restricting their use, copying, and distribution.
3 Description of Warning Symbols Warning Caution This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to important descriptions regarding usage and maintenance (repair) or additional important information related to this product. This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to the danger of electric shocks due to dangerous internal noninsulated components. Electric Power Notice Electric power may cause personal injury and mechanical damage if it is misused.
4 Safety Notices Power Supply Safety Notes 1. To avoid electric shocks, do not use an extended power cord or an outlet that does not match this product's plug or leaves the plug exposed. 2. This product has a 3-pin grounded plug. The third pin connects to ground; do not remove it. 3. If the power cord or plug is damaged or worn, unplug it immediately and contact a qualified service technician for maintenance. 4. To avoid fire or electric shocks, do not overload electric power outlets.
Before You Proceed 1. Read the Safety Notices and the User’s Manual carefully before turning the product on. 2. Keep your User’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the box and packaging in case the product needs to be shipped in the future. 3. Follow the product and warning label instructions. 4. Any changes or modifications that do not follow the instructions in this manual will void this product's warranty.
Optimal Viewing Area MENU CH VOL 8 SOURCE 102 cm 1
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 13.
Personal Safety To avoid overloading the power supply, do not plug too many electrical devices into an outlet or extension cable. Dangerous high-voltage electric power components are located inside the TV. To avoid electric shock, do not disassemble the casing. Do not place or drop metals, small objects, or flammable materials in the vent to avoid an electric shock or a fire.
Installation To avoid damage to power circuits, do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or dust. Do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in a sealed cabinet to avoid blocking the product's vents. Install the outdoor antenna far from power transmission lines to avoid possible danger. Remove the power cord and antenna connector when there is a storm or when the TV is not in use for a long period to avoid electric shock from lightning.
Operation V This product is designed for power sources as labeled on the casing. Avoid using any other power accessories to avoid electric shock or other damage. The plug can be inserted into an outlet in only one direction. Notify a qualified service technician if you cannot plug it in correctly. If there is any problem that cannot be resolved according to the instructions given in this manual, notify a qualified service technician immediately. Do not attempt any methods not covered in this manual.
5 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance Statement1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
DOC Compliance Notice1 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B.
6 Introducing the TV Thank you for purchasing this Liquid Crystal Display TV. Your TV is designed to be safe, versatile, and easy to use. The design with soccer ball TV makes it a fun addition to any room. You can watch standard NTSC television channels, and easily connect a VCR, VCD, or DVD player to the standard CVBS and S-Video input ports located at the rear of the unit.
7 Checking Package Contents Make sure the following components are included in the box. Contact your vendor immediately if anything is missing or damaged.
8 Getting to Know Your TV Front View 8 8 VOL CH MENU SOURCE VOL CH MENU SOURCE 1 2 Description 3 4 5 6 7 Function 1 Headphone line out Connects to headphones. 2 Adjust volume Volume up (VOL + ): Increases the volume. Volume down ( VOL –): Decreases the volume. 3 Select channel Channel up (CHS): Increases the channel number. Channel up (CHT): Decreases the channel number.
Description Function 4 Menu Turns the on-screen display (OSD) menus on and off. 5 Source Selects the input source to be displayed (TV, AV1, or AV2). 6 Signal sensor Point the remote control at this sensor. 7 Power/Power LED Turns the TV on and off. Green LED indicates power on. 8 Speakers Output audio content.
Input and Output Ports AV1 DC-IN R L VIDEO AV2 ANT AV1 DC-IN R 1 Description 1 2 20 L 2 VIDEO AV2 ANT 3 4 Function DC-IN Connects to the included power adapter. AV1 Use the AV1 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR, or a VCD, or DVD player. Audio Input: AV connector white and red audio cables. Video Input: AV connector video (yellow) cable.
Description Function 3 AV2 Use the included 4-IN-1 Audio/Video cable to connect external devices, such as a VCR, VCD, or DVD player. Audio Input: AV connectors white and red audio cables. Video Input: AV connector video (yellow) or S-Video cables. 4 Antenna/cable TV line in Connects to an antenna or CATV cable television line.
9 Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV 1 Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the ANT Jack (VHF/UHF IN Jack) on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the Antenna or CATV socket.
Connecting to AV Devices Connect external devices such as VCD/DVD players or VCRs to the TV using the AV1 and AV2 ports on the back of the TV. Connecting to a VCR, VCD or DVD Player The illustration presented here shows you how to connect your TV to a VCR, VCD or DVD player. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device. Refer to the user’s manual included with the AV device for more detailed instructions.
Connecting to a Video Camera The following illustration shows you how to connect the TV to a camcorder. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device. Refer to the user’s manual included with the camcorder for more detailed instructions.
Connecting Headphones Headphones may be used to listen to the TV instead of using the built-in speakers. Connect headphones to the headphone line out port as illustrated. Headphones VOL CH MENU SOURCE VOL CH MENU SOURCE Headphones line out port Notes • Headphones are not included with the product. • The internal TV speakers will not output sound when headphones are plugged in.
Connecting the Power Adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the power adapter as illustrated. 2 Plug the power adapter connector into the DC-IN on the rear panel of the TV. 3 Plug the three-pronged plug at the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
10 Using the TV Using the Remote Control For best results, use the remote control within a distance of 5 meters (16 feet) from the front of the TV’s signal sensor. Do not exceed an angle of 30 degrees when pointing at the signal sensor. Refer to the following illustration.
Turning the TV On and Off 1 Press POWER on the remote control or on the TV control panel. The power LED indicator on the front of the TV changes from red to CH 33 green, indicating that the power is on. 2 Press the POWER button again. The power LED changes from VOL CH MENU SOURCE green to red, indicating that the TV Power button and Power LED is in standby (off) mode. Selecting Channels 1 Press the channel up button to increase the channel number by one.
Switching Source Signals Press SOURCE to select different source signals. CH, AV1, and AV2 appear on the top right corner of the screen in that order. Note The TV supports S-Video input in addition to normal video and audio signals. The TV detects the signal type automatically and gives priority to Svideo when two signals are detected at the same time. CH 33 VOL CH MENU SOURCE Source Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the volume up button to increase the volume.
Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings 11 The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system provides a quick and simple method to adjust your TV's settings. This chapter describes how to change each of the available settings. Button Descriptions Menu CH UP CH DOWN VOL UP VOL DOWN Front Panel Control MENU CHS CHT VOL+ VOL– The following sections explain how to adjust settings in the OSD menus using front panel control. You could also adjust settings using the arrown buttons on the remote control.
Picture Setting VOL CH MENU MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO TV CUSTOMIZE SEL Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. ENTER MENU 1 Press the VOL UP button to enter the PICTURE Menu. Note You can operate the OSD with either the remote control or the front panel control.
Brightness PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET SEL ENTER 1 Press the VOL UP button. The brightness slide bar appears. MENU 2 Press the VOL UP button to BRIGHTNESS +12 BRIGHTNESS -12 increase the brightness. 3 Press the VOL DOWN button to decrease the brightness. 4 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Picture Menu. Note The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.
Contrast PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET SEL ENTER 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select CONTRAST. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The contrast slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL UP button to CONTRAST 30 CONTRAST 15 increase the contrast. 4 Press the VOL DOWN button to decrease the contrast. 5 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Picture Menu. Note The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.
Sharpness PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET SEL ENTER SHARPNESS +8 SHARPNESS -8 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select SHARPNESS. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The sharpness slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL UP button to increase the sharpness. 4 Press the VOL DOWN button to decrease the sharpness. 5 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Picture Menu. Note The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.
Hue PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET SEL HUE +24 ENTER 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select HUE. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The hue slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL UP button to increase the hue toward the green end of the spectrum. The image HUE -24 becomes more green. 4 Press the VOL DOWN button to decrease the hue toward the red end of the spectrum. The image becomes more red.
Saturation PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET SEL ENTER SATURATION +24 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select SATURATION. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The saturation slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL UP button to increase the saturation. 4 Press the VOL DOWN button to SATURATION -24 decrease the saturation. 5 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Picture Menu.
Color PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET ADJ MENU PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET ADJ 2 Press the VOL UP button. The current setting appears blinking in the brackets. Neutral Color Press the VOL UP button to select NEUTRAL, then press MENU. “NEUTRAL” appears in the brackets. Warm Color Press the VOL UP button to select WARM, then press MENU. “WARM” appears in the brackets.
Preset PICTURE MENU BRIGHTNESS 0 CONTRAST 30 SHARPNESS 0 HUE 0 SATURATION 0 COLOR NEUTRAL PRESET OK SEL ENTER MENU 1 Press the CH DOWN buttonto select PRESET. 2 Press the VOL UP button. “OK” appears in the brackets. All picture settings are returned to the factoryset default values. Note The preset function erases all of your custom picture settings.
Audio Setting VOL CH MENU MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO TV CUSTOMIZE SEL Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. ENTER MENU 1 Press the CH UP/DOWNto select AUDIO. 2 Press the VOL UP button to enter the Audio Menu. Note You can operate the OSD with either the remote control or the front panel control.
Treble 1 Press the VOL UP button to select AUDIO MENU TREBLE 0 BASS 0 BALANCE 0 ON ENHANCE PRESET SEL TREBLE +24 ENTER TREBLE. 2 Press ˜. The treble slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL UP button to increase the treble. 4 Press the VOL DOWN button to TREBLE -24 decrease the treble. 5 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Audio Menu. Note The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.
Bass 1 Press the CH DOWN buttonto select AUDIO MENU TREBLE 0 BASS 0 BALANCE 0 ON ENHANCE PRESET SEL BASS +24 ENTER BASS. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The bass slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL UP button to increase the bass. 4 Press the VOL DOWN button to BASS -24 decrease the bass. 5 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Audio Menu. Note The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.
Balance 1 Press the CH DOWN button to AUDIO MENU TREBLE 0 BASS 0 BALANCE 0 ON ENHANCE PRESET SEL BALANCE -24 ENTER select BALANCE. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The balance slide bar appears. MENU 3 Press the VOL DOWN button to shift the balance to the left speaker. 4 Press the VOL UP button to shift the BALANCE +24 balance to the right speaker. 5 Press MENU to confirm the setting and return to the Audio Menu. Note The new setting is confirmed automatically when the OSD times out.
Enhance 1 Press the CH DOWN button to AUDIO MENU TREBLE 0 BASS 0 0 BALANCE ON ENHANCE PRESET SEL ENTER MENU select ENHANCE. 2 Press the VOL UP button to enter the setting field. 3 Press the VOL UP button to turn enhance on or off. 4 Press MENU to confirm your choice. Note Turning Enhance on boosts the volume; however, if the input signal is over specification, audio distortion may occur.
TV Setting MAIN MENU VOL CH MENU PICTURE AUDIO TV CUSTOMIZE SEL Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. ENTER MENU 1 Press the CH UP/DOWN buttonto select TV. 2 Press the VOL UP button to enter the TV Menu. Note You can operate the OSD with either the remote control or the front panel control.
TV/CATV TV MENU TV/CATV CATV CH ADD/ERASE AUTO PROGRAM SEL ENTER TV MENU TV/CATV CH ADD/ERASE AUTO PROGRAM +ADJ rent setting appears flashing in the brackets. MENU TV MENU TV/CATV CATV CH ADD/ERASE AUTO PROGRAM +ADJ 1 Press the VOL UP button. The cur- MENU Receiving Cable TV Press the VOL UP button to select CATV, then press MENU. “CATV” appears in the brackets. Receiving Broadcast TV TV Press the VOL UP button to select TV, then press MENU. “TV” appears in the MENU brackets.
Channel Add/Erase TV MENU TV/CATV CATV CH ADD/ERASE AUTO PROGRAM SEL ENTER MENU 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select CH ADD/ERASE. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The OSD menu display switches to the following screen. 3 Press the CH UP/DOWN button on TV 43 CH UP/DOWN -ERASE ADD+ MENU the front panel to select a channel. Add Channel Then press the VOL UP button to add the selected channel. The channel number changes from yellow into green after adding the channel.
Auto Program TV MENU TV/CATV CATV CH ADD/ERASE AUTO PROGRAM SEL ENTER 1 Press the CH DOWN button on the front panel to select a channel. to select AUTO PROGRAM. MENU 2 Press the VOL UP button on the AUTO PROGRAM TV 44 front panel to select a channel. to begin auto programming. The screen displays channels incrementally as the TV scans for available channels. Note The screen displays the first channel that is successfully found after scanning is completed.
Customize Setting VOL CH MENU MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO TV CUSTOMIZE SEL Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. ENTER MENU 1 Press the CH UP/DOWN buttonto select CUSTOMIZE. 2 Press the VOL UP button to enter the TV Menu. Note You can operate the OSD with either the remote control or the front panel control.
Sleep Timer The sleep timer turns the TV off automatically after a set time. CUSTOMIZE MENU SLEEP TIMER OFF OSD TIMEOUT 20 SEC LANGUAGE ENGLISH SEL ENTER 30SLEEP 60SLEEP 90SLEEP a value: OFF, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. MENU CUSTOMIZE MENU SLEEP TIMER 30 MIN OSD TIMEOUT 20 SEC LANGUAGE ENGLISH +ADJ 1 Press the VOL UP button to select 2 Press MENU to confirm your choice. MENU You can also press SLEEP on the remote control to select 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. The setting appears on the TV screen.
OSD Timeout This setting allows you to set the length of time the OSD menus appear on the screen when a button is not pressed. CUSTOMIZE MENU SLEEP TIMER OFF OSD TIMEOUT 20 SEC LANGUAGE ENGLISH +ADJ MENU 1 Press the CH DOWN button to select OSD TIMEOUT. 2 Press the VOL UP button. The current setting appears flashing in the brackets. 3 Press the VOL UP button to select a value: 20, 40, or 60 seconds. 4 Press MENU to confirm your choice.
12 Taking Care of Your TV Turn the power off before you begin cleaning the TV. For best results, use a clean lens cloth to remove dust and fingerprints from the screen. GAS OIL Do not wipe the shell of the TV with alcohol, methanol, gasoline or oil products to avoid damaging the finish. Wipe the shell with a dry soft cloth and use neutral cleaning fluids. If your model has leather components, wipe the leather parts with a dry cloth and keep the area dry.
13 Troubleshooting Situation Solution • • • No picture and sound. • • • • No picture, or poor picture, sound is OK. Picture is not in color. Picture is OK, no sound. One of the speakers has no sound. Can’t receive some TV channels using cable TV. Want to reset TV settings. 52 • Connect the power cord properly. Press the POWER button on the control panel or remote control. Press the SOURCE button to cycle through connected video sources.
Situation Solution • If OSD items are colored light blue, the system is in a state such that those settings are not available. For example, video setting is available in TV mode. • Make sure the video signal cable is connected properly. • Make sure the source device is functioning properly. Set the volume to a higher level. Make sure the audio cable is connected securely. Turn the mute off. Cannot operate menus. No image but have sound. No sound but have image. • • • Screen image turns over.
14 Specifications ST08-10A1 LCD Panel Size 9.6-inch TFT Aspect Ratio 4:3 Best Resolution 800 (horizontal) x 600 (vertical) Maximum Display Area 194.4 mm (H) x 145.8 mm (V) TV System NTSC Video System AV1: Composite Video (RCA jack; yellow) AV2: mini-DIN 10-pin (Composite + SVideo) Audio System AV1: L/R RCA jacks (audio input) AV2: mini-DIN 10-pin L/R RCA jacks (audio input) 3.
15 Glossary Aspect Ratio The ratio of width to height of a film, image or display screen. Broadcast TV Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to viewers (standard TV broadcast). CATV Community Antenna Television, the original name for cable TV. A television distribution system that uses coaxial cable instead of the traditional radio broadcasting (over-the-air) method to deliver television, FM radio, and other services to consumers.
