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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
CONTENT Introduction General Information Welcome/Registration of Your TV............................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................ 3 Table of Content.............................................................................. 4 Trouble Shooting Tips................................................... 36 Care And Cleaning......................................................................... 37 Index.....................................................
BEFORE INSTALLATION the LCD TV. Positioning . .Do not place the LCD TV near a radiator or other source of Place the LCD TV on a solid, stable surface. Be sure the surface is strong enough to handle the weight of the LCD TV. heat. .Try to leave at least 6” of space around each side of the LCD .Do not place the LCD TV where it can be exposed to rain or TV cabinet to allow for proper ventilation. excessive moisture.
INSTALLING LCD TV ON THE WALL B efore you can install your LCD TV on the wall, you must first remove the base using the steps below: 1 Place the set facing down on a flat surface with a protective sheet or cloth beneath the TV. 2 Remove 3 screws from the base. Grasp the base and pull it out. 2 1 3 3 Remove the 2 metal pins. 4 Attach the supplied base cover. Your LCD TV is now ready for wall mounting.
BASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS 2 TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 3 Press POWER to turn on the LCD TV. Press VOLUME + to increase the sound level. Or, press VOLUME – to lower the sound level. Press CH+ or CH- to select channels. 1 Point the remote control toward on the front of the LCD TV when operating the LCD TV with the remote. 4 BATTERY INSTALLATION 5 6 7 2 Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remote.
REMOTE CONTROL Standby (Power) button Press to turn the LCD TV on or off. Number buttons Sleep button Press to select TV channels. When selecting single-digit channels, press the number of the desired channel. The LCD TV will pause for a few seconds then tune to the selected channel. Press to set the LCD TV to turn itself off within a certain time. Smart Picture button Press repeatedly to select either Personal, Movie, Sports, Weak signal, Multimedia or Night picture setting.
ANTENNA CONNECTION A Twin-lead wire to 300-75Ω adpter Outdoor or Indoor Antenna (Combination VHF/UHF) combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69). Your connection is easy because there is only one 75 Ω antenna jack on the back of your TV, and that’s where the antenna goes. 2 or 1 Antenna with 75Ω cable 1 If your antenna has a round cable (75 Ω) on the end, then you’re ready to connect it to the LCD TV.
CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS I f you have a Cable Box, follow either set of these steps to complete your connections. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. Cable Box with RF In/Out Jacks This connection will not supply Stereo sound to the LCD TV. 1 2 3 4 3 2 Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack (or RF IN or CABLE IN) on the Cable Box. Connect an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to the OUT jack (or TO TV or RF OUT) of the Cable Box.
VCR, DVD PLAYER, OR OTHER DEVICES WITH RCA CONNECTORS T he AV IN jacks on the rear of the LCD TV enable quick connections of other equipment. Connect a DVD player,VCR Video Game, Camcorder, etc., to these jacks.To view the material playing on the other equipment, set the LCD TV to its AV mode. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
DVD PLAYER OR OTHER VIDEO DEVICES WITH COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTORS C omponent Video Input (Y, Pb, Pr) provide the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD player. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 Using a Component Video cable (not supplied), connect the DVD player’s Y, Pb, Pr jacks to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV. Use the AV IN 3 connections.
DIGITAL TV RECEIVER, OR A DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER WITH HD (HIGH DEFINITION) OUTPUT A Digital TV Receiver or a Digital Satellite Receiver is able to produces HD (High Definition) video signal with 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. A Component (Y Pb, Pr) Connection is required for this kind of setup. Note: This setup also support 480i. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections.
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER WITH DVI CONNECTOR Y our LCD TV offers Digital Video Interface (DVI) with High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) connections. This feature allows a digital connection between set-top boxes and the LCD TV, creating a more vibrant image. DVI HDCP technology allows content providers the ability to utilize the full bandwidth of high definition signals. 2 Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 2 3 Connect the digital DVI output of your HD device (e.g.
PC (MONITOR) CONNECTION T his LCD TV can be used as a PC monitor. Your computer will have to equipped with a VGA type video output and VGA cable. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 2 3 Using a VGA cable (not supplied), connect PC’s VGA OUT connector to the VGA connector on the TV. Use the PC IN connections. Using a MINI-JACK type AUDIO cable (not supplied), connect the PC’s AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO connector on the TV. Use the PC IN connections.
AV OUTPUT T he AV (Audio/Video) out jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect an external audio system for better audio. Disconnect all power sources before making any connections. 1 2 For VCR Connection/Recorder: 1 2 3 Connect one end of the yellow Video Cable to the VIDEO jack of AV OUT connection. Connect the other end to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
LANGUAGE SETTINGS F or English, French or Spanish-speaking TV owners, an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present. The LANGUAGE control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, French or Spanish. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu. MAIN CONTROLS LANGUAGE TUNER MODE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL EDIT MANUAL FINE TUNE FACTORY RESET PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL MENU 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the INSTALL menu.
TUNER MODE CONTROL T he Tuner Mode allows you to change the LCD TV’s signal input to Cable or Air (antenna). It’s important for the LCD TV to know if you want to receive channels from a cable TV signal or an antenna signal. MAIN CONTROLS Before making adjustment, press SOURCE button on your remote control to switch your LCD TV to the TV MODE. 1 2 Press the Menu menu. MENU button to see the onscreen Press the (CH-) INSTALL menu. button to highlight the 3 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu.
AUTO PROGRAM (SETTING UP CHANNELS) Y our LCD TV can automatically set itself for local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CH (+) or CH (-) button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
CHANNEL EDIT CONTROL C hannel Edit control lets you edit the channel listing. You can add or remove a channel in the LCD TV’s memory. 1 Press the Menu onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) INSTALL menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu. 4 5 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the CHANNEL EDIT menu.
FACTORY RESET Y our TV can be reset to the original factory settings by performing the following steps. MAIN CONTROL LANGUAGE TUNER MODE AUTO PROGRAM CHANNEL EDIT MANUAL FINE TUNE FACTORY RESET PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL 1 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu. MENU Press the (CH-) INSTALL menu. button to highlight the 3 4 Press the (VOL+) INSTALL menu. button to enter the 5 Press the (VOL+) button to reset the TV to the original factory settings.
SMART PICTURE CONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your LCD TV has video control preset that will match with your current program source or content. Smart Picture quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
TV PICTURE MENU CONTROLS T o adjust your LCD TV picture, select a channel and follow these steps. MAIN CONTROL 1 2 3 Press the MENU onscreen menu. MENU SMART PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR CONTRAST SHARPNESS TINT When PICTURE menu is highlighted,press the (VOL+) button to enter the PICTURE menu. Press the (CH+) or (CH-) button to choose the item you want to adjust: Smart Picture, Brightness, Color, Contrast, sharpness or Tint. Smart Picture: Please refer to page 22, for details on Smart Picture Settings.
TV SOUND MENU CONTROLS T 1 2 o adjust your LCD TV Sound, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU Press the (CH-) AUDIO menu. MENU MAIN CONTROL PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL button to see the menu. SMART SOUND SETTINGS STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND AVL button to highlight the AUDIO SMART SOUND SETTINGS STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND AVL PERSONAL AUDIO 3 4 5 6 7 Press the (VOL+) menu.
AUTO LOCK T he AUTO Lock feature is an integrated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AUTO Lock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.
AUTO LOCK ACCESS CODE O ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block programs and understand the rating terms for certain broadcasts. First, set an access code. 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu.
AUTO LOCK PROGRAM A fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 4 Press the (VOL+) FEATURES menu. 5 6 Press the (VOL+) button to enter AUTO LOCK menu. 7 8 Press the (CH-) AUTO LOCK.
AUTO LOCK - MOVIE RATINGS T he AUTO Lock feature can block programming based on the Movie Industry ratings. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AUTO Lock features are displayed on the screen: 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press the (CH-) button to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 Press the (VOL+) FEATURES menu. 4 Press the (CH-) LOCK.
AUTO LOCK - TV RATINGS T he AUTO Lock feature can block programming based on the TV Industry ratings.Once you’ve entered your access code and the AUTO Lock features are displayed on the screen: 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. MENU MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL Press the (CH-) buttons to highlight the FEATURES menu. 3 4 Press the (VOL+) buttons to enter the FEATURES menu. 1 9 6 Use the Number buttons to enter your access code. 7 Press the (CH-) RATING.
USING THE PICTURE FORMAT Y ou can change the picture format size to match the type of program you are watching. Select the normal 4:3, ZOOM 16:9, SUPERWIDE, or WIDESCREEN aspect ratio. MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL Picture Format 4:3 Display pictures of normal size (i.e., a 4:34:3 aspect ratio). ZOOM 16:9 Vertically extend the height to eliminate16:9 the upper and lower part of the image. Ideal for displaying picture recorded in 2.35 :1 aspect ratio (Cinema Vision size).
CLOSED CAPTIONS C losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU onscreen menu. MENU PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL SOURCE PICTURE FORMAT PICTURE ALIGNMENT AUTOLOCK CLOSED CAPTION button to see the Press the (CH -) button to highlight the FEATURES menu.
PC PICTURE CONTROLS T his TV can also be used as a PC Monitor. A PC video signal must be present or the TV will go into standby mode. The PC Picture controls allow you to adjust the picture. MAIN CONTROLS PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL Note: Make sure you are in PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen menu. 2 3 When the PICTURE menu is highlighted, press the (VOL+) buttons to enter the PICTURE menu.
PC AUDIO CONTROLS T his TV can also be used as a PC Monitor. A PC video signal must be present or the TV will go into standby mode. The AUDIO controls allow you to adjust the sound. MAIN CONTROL PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL Note: Make sure you are in PC mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 SMART SOUND SETTINGS STEREO VIRTUAL SURROUND AVL Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. MENU Press the (CH-) AUDIO menu.
USING PC PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) FEATURE P IP (Picture-in-Picture) feature allows you to call up a subscreen when you are using your TV as a monitor. MAIN CONTROL PICTURE AUDIO FEATURES INSTALL Note: Make sure you are in PC mode. 1 Press the MENU onscreen menu. 2 Press (CH -) button to highlight the FEATURE menu. 3 4 5 Press (VOL+) button to enter the FEATURE menu. Press (VOL+) MENU PIP SOURCE FEATURES PIP SOURCE button to see the � � MENU button to enter the PIP menu.
SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR) 26MF Series (26” LCD TV) No Resolution Mode V. Frequency (Hz) H. Frequency (kHz) 1 640 x 480 VGA VESA 60 59.940 31.469 SVGA VESA 56 56.250 35.156 SVGA VESA 60 60.317 37.897 2 3 800 x 600 4 *5 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 XGA VESA 60 VESA CVT 60.004 59.855 48.363 44.772 6 1280 x 768 VESA CVV 60.000 47.700 * Recommended Resolution 32MF Series (32” LCD TV) No Resolution Mode V. Frequency (Hz) H.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS No Power • Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet. Press POWER to turn on the TV again. • Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet. No Picture • Check the antenna or Cable TV connections. Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal securely to the TV’s 75Ω jack on the rear of the TV. • Set TUNER MODE correctly. Details are on page 18.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING concerning stationary images on the TV Screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven aging of the LCD panel. Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs that have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave nonmoving images on screen for extended periods of time. Do not display the same images too frequently; if you do, subtle “ghost” images can be left on the LCD screen.
INDEX A S Antena Connection................................................................9 Auto Program...................................................................4.19 Sound...................................................4.8.22.24.33.36 Stereo........................................................4.8.10.24.33 B T Balance........................................................................4.24.33 Bass.............................................................................4.24.
REGULATORY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) NOTICE (U.S. ONLY) 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.
REGULATORY COMMISSION FEDERALE DE LA COMMUNICATION (FCC DECLARATION) Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l’article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d’une installation résidentielle.
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