INSTRUCTION MANUAL 46’’ Colour LED TV L46VF04ULD Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating and keep for future reference. These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your television and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
Contents Contents 1 Contents 2 Preparation 3 Intended Use 3 Power source 4 Positioning the TV 4 Power cord and plug 4 Moisture and Water 5 Ventilation 5 Heat sources and Flames 5 Headphone Volume 5 Wall Mounting (optional) 5 LCD Screen 5 Cleaning 5 Batteries 5 Replacement Parts 6 Servicing 6 Taking out of service and storing 6 Connection to a Television Distribution System (Cable TV etc.
Contents Advanced Features 30 Media Browser 30 Starting Media Browser 30 Media Browser Configuration 30 Operation 30 View Style 30 Slide Show Interval 30 Show Subtitle 30 Subtitle Language 30 Subtitle Position 30 Subtitle Font Size 30 Loop / Shuffle during Playback 30 Media Browser - continued 31 Viewing Videos via USB 31 Video Playback Screen 31 Subtitle Time Correction 31 Viewing Photos via USB 31 Displaying Photos in Slideshow Mode 31 Playing Music via USB 31 Setting the channels 32 Accessing Installatio
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating 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 of persons.
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Moisture and Water • Do not use this TV in a humid or damp place (avoid bathrooms, the sink in the kitchen, etc. • Do not expose this TV to rain or water, as this may be dangerous. • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as flower vases, on top of the TV. Avoid from dripping or splashing.
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician has used replacement parts, which are specified by the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original one. Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Servicing • Warning: Risk of electric shock, do not attempt to repair, service or modify this TV yourself.
Getting Started Support Technical experts are available 7 days a week •Simple help and advice on setting up your digital equipment (image). •Guidance on connecting other devices to your television such as a DVD player, Sky, home cinema system or a games console. •Order spare parts, including that lost remote control. •Any other technical issues you may need assistance with. Call us today: 0845 604 0105 Local call rates applies* Lines open 9am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Getting Started TV - Features • Remote controlled colour LED TV. • Fully integrated Terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T MPEG2) • HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high definition signals. • USB input. • 1000 programmes (analogue+digital). • On Screen Display (OSD) menu system. • Integrated tuner DVB-T MPEG 2 compatible. • Scart socket for external devices (such as video, video games, audio set, etc.). • Stereo sound system.
Getting Started Viewing remote control 1. Standby 2. Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II / Current language 3. Image size / Expand (in TXT mode) 4. Green button 5. Red button 6. Numeric buttons 7. Teletext - Mix 8. Cursor left 9. Menu on/off 10.AV / Source 11. Favourite mode selection 12.Volume up 13.Info / Reveal (in TXT mode) 14.Mute 15.Volume down 16.Programme down / Page up 17.Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 18.Programme up / Page down 19.Sleep timer 20.Picture mode selection 21.
Getting Started TV - Control buttons (left side) 1. Standby ( ) button Turns the TV on when in standby mode or turns the TV off into standby mode. 2. TV/AV button Changes the operation of “Up” and “Down” buttons. 3. Programme Up/Down buttons Moves up/down a channel. 4. Volume Up/Down buttons Increases/decreases the volume. Standby-LED NOTE: If you switch on your TV via PROGRAMME UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control or on the TV set, the programme that you were watching last will be reselected.
Getting Started Aerial connection Connect the “aerial” or “cable TV” plug to AERIAL INPUT (ANT.) socket located on the back of the TV (fig.1). Power connection IMPORTANT :The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. Please note: After unpacking, allow the TV to reach ambient room temperature before connecting the TV to the mains power socket. Connect the power cord plug to the mains power socket. The LED on the front of the TV then lights up, this indicates that the TV is in ‘Standby’ mode.
Getting Started Operation using TV control buttons Operation using Remote control buttons The main menu OSD (On Screen Display) cannot be displayed using the TV control buttons. The remote control is designed to control all the functions of the model you selected. ”/“ ” buttons will function as volume The “ up/down as default. Even if you set other functions for these buttons, the “ ”/“ ” buttons will return to volume control after a short while.
Getting Started Initial set up When turned on for the first time, the “language selection” menu appears. The message “Welcome please select your language!” is displayed in all language options listed alphabetically as shown below. Press the “ ” or “ ” button to highlight the required language, press OK button to select. “First Time Installation” appears. Use“ ” or “ ” button to set the required country, and press “ ” button to select Search Type.
Getting Started Initial set up General operation Press the SOURCE button on the remote control for switching between the sources. Information Banner Whenever you change channel using the P-/P+ buttons or the numeric buttons, the TV displays the broadcast picture along with an information banner at the bottom of the screen. The information banner can be displayed at any time while watching TV by pressing the INFO button on the remote control (fig.8). Hint: Not all channels broadcast the programme data.
Connections Back connections explained 1. SCART socket Inputs or outputs for external devices. Connect the SCART cable between the SCART socket on the TV and the SCART socket on the external device (decoder, VCR or DVD player). NOTE: If an external device is connected via the SCART socket, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode. 2. HDMI Input Connects a device that has an HDMI socket.
Connections Left side connections explained 9. CI Slot Used to insert a CI card. A CI card allows you to view all the channels that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section. 10. USB Inputs To connect devices to the TV, providing fast data exchange. USB will only function in DTV mode. Use an SPDIF coaxial cable to transfer audio signals to a device that has S/PDIF input. 11. Headphone Headphone jack is used for connecting an external headphone to the system.
Connections HDMI Connections HDMI lets you enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV to external devices such as DVD players, set top boxes or gaming equipment (fig.1). Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections. For more information, refer to your device’s own instruction book. After making the connection, switch to HDMI 1 or HDMI2. See, Input Selection section for more information on changing sources.
Connections Side AV Connections Side AV Connection Cable (supplied) AV Cable (not supplied) SIDE AV You must use the supplied SIDE AV connection cable for enabling SIDE AV connection. 1. Plug single jack of the cable to the TV’s SIDE AV socket. 2. Insert your AV cable’s (not supplied) connectors into the plural part of the SIDE AV connection cable (see illustration below). Colours of the connected jacks should match. 3. To enable audio connection, use an audio cable.
Connections USB Connections 2.5” and 3.5” inch (hdd with external power supply) external hard disk drives are supported. IMPORTANT You should back up your files before making any connections to the TV set in order to avoid any possible data loss. Note that manufacturer will not be responsible for any file damage or data loss. It is possible that certain types of USB devices (e.g. MP3 Players) or USB hard disk drives/memory sticks may not be compatible with this TV.
Basic Features How to navigate menus - Selecting source Once you have connected external devices to the TV, you can select and change the input source required. To change Input Selection, use one of the following options: Option a: Press the “SOURCE” button on the remote control to directly select required source. Option b: Select “SOURCES” from the “Settings” menu using the “ ” or “ ” button. Use the “ ” or “ ” button to highlight the required input and press the “ ” button to select.
Basic Features General Operation Displaying Subtitles With digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T), some programmes are broadcast with subtitles. 1. Press “MENU” button to display main menu, highlight “Settings” then “Language Settings” menu using “ ” or “ ” or “ ” or “ ” button, press OK button to display “Language settings” menu. NOTE: See Picture, Sound, Settings and Installation Control sections on pages 16-18 for learning the functions of menu items. Configuring Date/Time Settings 1.
Basic Features Channel management The TV sorts all stored stations in the Channel List. You can edit this channel list, set favourites or set active stations to be listed by using the Channel List options. Press “MENU” button to view main menu. Select Channel List item by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK to view menu contents. Select Edit Channel List to manage all stored channels. Use “ ” or “ ” and OK buttons to select “Edit Channel List”. Navigating Channel List 1.
Basic Features Language Settings You can operate the TV’s language settings using this menu. Press “MENU” button and select the Settings icon by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Settings menu. Use “ ” or “ ” button to highlight Language and press OK to continue: Use “ ” or “ ” button to set an item. Settings are stored automatically. Menu: displays the system language. Preferred These settings will be used if available. Otherwise the current settings will be used.
Basic Features Parental Control To prohibit viewing of certain programmes, channels and menus can be locked by using the parental control system. This function enables or disables the menu protection system and allows the PIN code to be changed. IMPORTANT: The factory default pin number is 0000, if you change the PIN number make sure you write it down and keep it safe. Press “MENU” button and select the Settings by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Settings menu.
Basic Features Environmental Information This television is designed to consume less energy to save environment. You not only help to save the environment but also you can save money by reducing electricity bills thanks to the energy efficiency feauture of this TV. To reduce energy consumption, you should take the following steps: You can use Power Save Mode setting, located in the Picture Settings menu.
Basic Features Other Functions and Features Favourite Mode You can create a list of favourite programmes using the favourites feature. In such a case, only the favourite channels are navigated. 1. Press “MENU” button to view main menu. 2. Select Channel List item by using “ ” or “ ” button. 3. Press “OK” to view menu contents. 4. Use “ ” or “ “Favourites”. ” and “OK” buttons to select 5. Select a channel by using “ ” or “ ” button. 6. Press “OK” button to add selected channel to favourites list.
Basic Features Picture Controls Configuring Picture Settings You can use different picture settings in detail. Press “MENU” button and select the Picture icon by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Picture Settings menu. Operating Picture Settings Menu Items Press “ ” or “ ” button to highlight a menu item. Use “ ” or “ ” button to set an item. Press “MENU” button to exit. Picture Settings Menu Items Mode: For your viewing requirements, you can set the related mode option.
Basic Features Sound and Source Settings Configuring Sound Settings Sound settings can be configured according to your personal preferences. Press “MENU” button and select the first icon by using “ ” or “ ” button. Press OK button to view Sound Settings menu. AVL: Automatic Volume Limiting (AVL) function sets the sound to obtain fixed output level between programmes (For instance, volume level of advertisements tend to be louder than programmes).
Basic Features Other Controls To view general configuration preferences, select Other Settings in the Settings menu and press OK button. Operation Press “ ” or “ ” buttons to select an item. Use “ ” or “ ” button to set an option. Press OK button to view a sub-menu. The description narrator talks through the presentation, describing what is happening on the screen during the natural pauses in the audio (and sometimes during dialogue, if deemed necessary).
Advanced Features Media Browser Only available when a USB device is plugged into the TV. Starting Media Browser Media Browser Configuration Select Settings icon from the main media browser page to view the current preferences. Subtitle Position Sets subtitle position as up or down. Subtitle Font Size Sets subtitle font size (max. 54pt). Loop / Shuffle during Playback Press BLUE button once to disable Loop. Press again to disable both Loop and Shuffle. Press once more to enable only Loop.
Advanced Features Media Browser - continued Viewing Videos via USB Viewing Photos via USB 1. Select Videos from the Media Browser screen and press OK button. 2. All video files will be filtered and listed. 3. Use “ ” or “ ” button to select a video file and press OK button to play a video. Follow the information on the operations bar for using other commands. Video Playback Screen The following screen will be displayed while playing a video file. 1.
Advanced Features Setting the channels Accessing Installation Menu 1. Press “MENU” button on the remote control and select Installation by using “ ” or “ ” button. 2. Press “OK” button and the Installation screen will be displayed. 3. Enter the multiplex (for digital manual search) or frequency number (for analogue manual search) using the numeric buttons and press OK button to start search. Analogue Fine Tune 1. Select “Analogue Fine Tune” from the Installation menu by using “ ” or “ ” and OK buttons.
Other Information Teletext Analogue Teletext Teletext system transmits information such as news, sports and weather on your TV. Note that is the signal degrades, for example in poor/adverse weather conditions, some text errors may occur or the teletext mode may be aborted. Analogue Teletext Teletext function buttons are listed below: “ ” Teletext / Mix: Activates teletext mode when pressed once. Press again to place the teletext screen over the programme (mix).Pressing again will quit the teletext mode.
Other Information Specifications TV Broadcasting PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K’ I/I’ L/L’ Receiving Channels VHF (BAND I/III) - UHF (BAND U) - HYPERBAND Number of Preset Channels 1000 Channel Indicator On Screen Display RF Aerial Input 75 Ohm (unbalanced) Operating Voltage 220-240V AC, 50Hz. Audio German+Nicam Stereo Audio Output Power (WRMS.
Product Support Trouble shooting Image persistence - ghosting Please note that ghosting may occur while displaying a persistent image (still or paused image). LCD TVs’ image persistence may disappear after a short time. Try turning off the TV for a while. To avoid this, do not leave the screen in still picture mode for extended periods. No power If your TV has no power, please check the power cord plug is connect to the mains power socket. Poor picture 1. Have you selected the correct TV system? 2.
Product Support Disposal information Instructions for waste disposal: Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children. Batteries, including those which are heavy metal-free, should not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used battery in an environment friendly manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area. • Don’t try to recharge batteries. Danger of explosion.
Product Support Supported DVI Resolutions When connecting devices to your TV’s connectors by using DVI converter cables (not supplied), you can refer to the following resolution information.
Product Support PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Your TV may not support different resolutions. Supported resolution modes are listed below. If you switch your PC to an unsupported mode, a warning OSD will appear on the screen.
Product Support Supported File Formats for USB Mode Media Audio .mpg, .mpeg MPEG1, 2 MPEG Layer 1/2/3 .dat MPEG1, 2 .vob MPEG2 PCM/MP3 .avi Xvid 1.00, Xvid 1.01, Xvid 1.02, Xvid 1.03, Xvid 1.10-beta1/2 PCM .mp3 - MPEG 1 Layer 1 / 2 (MP3) Baseline JPEG MAX 1920x1080 @ 30P 20Mbit/sec 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps(Bit rate) 32KHz ~ 48KHz(Sampling rate) max WxH = 15360x8640 4147200bytes Progressive JPEG max WxH = 1024x768 6291456bytes - max WxH = 9600x6400 3840000bytes .bmp .
Product Support Definition of important terms Aspect Ratio PAL This refers to the ratio of the width to the height of a picture. The European TV standard for scanning television signals. AVL Scart Automatic volume limiter. A 21-pin audio/video connector found primarily on European televisions. Brightness This defines the overall light level of the entire image. SECAM Contrast The video format used in France and some other countries, similar to PAL.
Product Support Software Upgrade Your TV is capable of finding and updating new software upgrades over broadcast channels. For broadcast channels search, TV looks the available channels stored in your settings. So before software upgrade search, it is advised to auto search and update all available channels. 1) Software upgrade search via user interface It is possible manually to check if there is a new software upgrade for your TV set. Simply navigate on your main menu.
Product Support DVB-T functionality information This DVB receiver is only suitable for use in the country which it was designed to be used in. Although this DVB receiver conforms to the latest DVB specifications at the time of manufacture, we cannot guarantee compatibility with future DVB transmissions due to changes that may be implemented in broadcast signals and technologies. Some digital television functions may not be available in all countries.
Guarantee Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of Year This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
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QUICK GUIDE L46VF04ULD Please read this quick guide fully before installing or operating because it contains important setup information and keep for future reference. For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call theCustomer Helpline: 0845 604 0105 Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday IMPORTANT - If placing TV into cabinet or alcove, ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the TV.
...or connect the aerial through a VCR... Aerial (RF) Socket Aerial (RF) Socket VCR Optional Scart Lead TV to VCR Aerial (RF) Lead (RF) connector lead VCR to TV wall socket ANT.IN AV-1 AV-2 VCR • It is recommended that a scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment.
2d ...or through a VCR and satellite decoder. TFT-LCD TV • Scart Lead to AV-1 on TV. RF Lead from VCR to TV RF Lead from VCR to Satellite Aerial TV VCR ANT.IN RF Lead to Aerial Satellite LNB lead ANT.IN AV-1 AV-2 VCR connect the TV plug to the mains socket UK plug insert plug... European plug ...and switch on insert plug...
Switch your TV on by pressing the Standby button on the TV. FRONT VIEW NB: When the set is first switched on, the set will be in standby and the indicator on the front of the set will illuminate. Press Standby or channel up down (P- , P+) or numeric buttons (1, 2, 3, ...) to operate.
start A.P.S. (Auto Programming System) 1 When the TV is operated for the first time, installation wizard will guide you through the process. First, language selection screen will be displayed. 2 • Use "up" or "down" buttons to select your language and press OK button to set selected language and continue. • After selecting the language, “First Time Installation” screen will be displayed, requiring you to set Country,Teletext Language, Scan Encrypted and Active antenna options.
