User Manual Manuel de l’utilisateur Guía del usuario 42MD459B LCD TV/BD/DVD English Français 1-866-341-3738 HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER 1-866-341-3738 Español 1-866-341-3738
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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. 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.
INTRODUCTION 5 Precaution Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death. FCC WARNING This apparatus may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this apparatus may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual.
WHEN CARRYING THIS UNIT • At least two people are required when carrying this unit. • Make sure to hold the upper and bottom frames of the TV firmly as illustrated. 5 Trademark Information INFORMATION • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under U.S.
INTRODUCTION 5 Symbols Used in this Manual The following is the description for the symbols used in this manual. Description refers to: TV FUNCTIONS TV : Analog TV operation DTV : Digital TV operation BLURAY FUNCTIONS : Playback of BD-video BD : Playback of DVD-video DVD : Playback of audio CD CD • If neither symbol appears under the function heading, operation is applicable to both. • If none of symbol appears under the function heading, operation is applicable to all.
INTRODUCTION 5 Features TV INFORMATION During playback • Choices for Audio Language and Stereo Sound Function - Select your desired languages or stereo sound function when different options are available on your disc. OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING Accessing from [SAP] button WATCHING TV • Dolby Digital Sound - Enjoy Dolby Digital multi-channel surround sound when you connect the unit to your Dolby Digital decoder.
INTRODUCTION 5 Contents BLU-RAY Functions Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 INTRODUCTION Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Trademark Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLAY EJECT 4 VOLUME MENU 5 6 CHANNEL 7 5 Terminals S-VIDEO VIDEO 13 L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 14 USB 16 17 18 [Side Panel] 13. S-Video / Video / Audio Input jack for VIDEO 2 (p. 14) S-Video, RCA video, RCA audio cable connection from an external device. 14. USB terminal (p. 16) Use this terminal only to play back MP3 / JPEG files stored in the USB flash memory, or when software update is needed. 15. HDMI 2 Input jack (p. 12 / p. 13) HDMI connection from HDMI device.
INTRODUCTION 5 Remote Control Function Main remote control Simple remote control 1 2 20 2 5 6 9 3 27 1 20 21 3 4 5 6 7 22 23 24 25 11 1. 2. 3. 26 8 9 27 10 11 28 11 12 29 30 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 31 32 33 34 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. When using a universal remote control to operate this unit. • Make sure the component code on your universal remote control is set to our brand. Refer to the manual accompanying your remote control for more details.
25. 28. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 5 Installing the Batteries Install the batteries matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Main remote control (AA x 2) Simple remote control OPTIONAL SETTING OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING 29. WATCHING TV 27. PREPARATION 26. BLU-RAY mode • Press to select the audio language (BD/DVD), or sound mode (CD). FORMAT (p. 21) Press to select aspect ratio available for the TV screen. INFO (p. 20 / p.
PREPARATION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. Before you connect... Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. 5 Antenna Connection Connect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the antenna input jack of this unit. e.g.
INTRODUCTION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility. PREPARATION 5 External Device Connection [HDMI Connection] WATCHING TV HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transports high definition video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable. e.g.
PREPARATION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [Component Video Connection] RCA component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s Component Video Input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the Audio L/R jacks below the Component Video connector. RCA component video cable e.g.
INTRODUCTION No supplied cables are used in this connection: Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. PREPARATION [Audio Output Connection] À Digital (for digital broadcasting only) If you connect this unit to an external digital audio device, you can enjoy multi-channel audio like 5.1ch digital broadcasting sound. Use a digital audio coaxial cable to connect the unit to external digital audio devices. During BD or DVD playback, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound.
PREPARATION Supplied accessories used in this connection are as follows: • cable management tie x 1 • AC power cord x 1 5 Cable Management [USB Flash Memory] This unit offers easy playback JPEG pictures and MP3 musics. Insert the USB flash memory to the USB terminal shown as below. For more details, refer to “JPEG/MP3 Playback” on page 36. Attach the supplied cable management tie first into the holes on the lower side of the rear of this unit shown as below.
TV Functions 4 Use [Cursor s/ B] to select the desired location setting, then press [OK]. Initial Setup Before you begin: Select “Retail” or “Home” for your location. Make sure the unit is connected to antenna or cable. or press [POWER y] to turn on the unit. Home Retail Select • This operation may take a few moments. from the choices on the right side of the TV screen. (English / Español / Français) Initial Setup or Select the language for setup display. English Elija el idioma de ajuste.
WATCHING TV 5 Channel Selection Select channels by using [CH + / -] or [the Number buttons]. • To select the memorized channels, use [CH + / -] or [the Number buttons]. • To select the non-memorized channels, use [the Number buttons]. 5 Volume Adjustment This section describes how to adjust the volume. The mute function, which turns the sound off and on, is also described. Use [VOL + / -] to adjust the audio volume.
5 Switching Audio Mode This section describes how to switch the audio in the analog mode and how to switch the audio language in the digital mode. INTRODUCTION 5 Still Mode You can pause the image shown on the TV screen. TV FREEZE To cancel still mode, press any button except [POWER y]. 11 SAP / STEREO WATCHING TV • The sound output will not be paused. • If no signal is detected or protected signal is received during still mode, the image remains paused and the sound output will be muted.
WATCHING TV 5 TV Screen Information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the audio mode on the TV screen. DTV TV In the analog mode, the current channel number and the audio mode are displayed. In the digital mode, the detailed broadcasting information for the current channel such as program title, program guides are displayed. Press [INFO] to display the details of the currently selected program. Press [INFO].
INTRODUCTION 5 TV Screen Display Mode 4 types of display modes can be selected when the broadcasting station is sending 4:3 or 16:9 video signal. And 3 types of display modes can be selected for PC input signal. For 4:3 video signal PREPARATION Press [FORMAT] repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. For 16:9 video signal WATCHING TV 16:9 Normal Zoom Wide Movie Expand Wide Movie Expand Normal Normal Display a 4:3 picture at its original size. Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Main Menu 5 Autoprogram This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you press [MENU / EXIT]. For more details, see the reference page for each item. The main menu consists of the function setting items below. If you switch wires (e.g., between antenna and CATV) or if you move the unit to a different area after the initial setting, or if you restore the DTV channel you deleted, you will need to perform autoprogram.
INTRODUCTION 5 Add Channels The channels selected here can be skipped when selecting the channels using [CH + / -]. Those channels can still be selected with [the Number buttons]. This function lets you add the channels that were not added by the autoprogram due to the receptible condition at the initial setting. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “SETUP”, then press [OK].
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Antenna Confirmation 5 Language Selection You can choose English, Spanish, or French as your on-screen language. DTV This function lets you check the digital signal strength of each channel. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “SETUP”, then press [OK]. or PICTURE Autoprogram SOUND Channel List SETUP Add Channels FEATURES Antenna 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “LANGUAGE”, then press [OK].
INTRODUCTION 5 Picture Adjustment You can adjust brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and color temperature. Before you begin: You must set ”Home” in ”Location” (Refer to page 35). 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. PREPARATION Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the unit. Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temperature Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired setting, then use [Cursor s / B] to adjust.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Sound Adjustment You can adjust the smart sound, equalizer and some other sound functions. Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired option, then press [OK]. Before you begin: You must set ”Home” in ”Location” (Refer to page 35). or Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after you turn off the unit. PICTURE On SOUND Off SETUP FEATURES LANGUAGE This selects the modes for more spatial or surround sound reproduction.
INTRODUCTION 5 Closed Caption A. Caption Service You can view closed captioning (CC) for TV programs, movies and news. Closed caption refers to text of dialogue or descriptions displayed onscreen. 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Caption Service”, then press [OK]. or PICTURE Caption Service Off SOUND Digital Caption Service Off SETUP Caption Style PREPARATION 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. FEATURES LANGUAGE BLU-RAY USB [OK].
OPTIONAL SETTING B. Digital Caption Service C. Caption Style DTV DTV In addition to the basic closed caption described on page 27, DTV has its own closed caption called digital caption service. Use this menu to change the settings for digital caption service. You can change the caption style such as font, color or size, etc. 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Digital Caption Service”, 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Caption Style”, then press then press [OK].
Edge Color Closed Captioning font style can be changed as below. Edge color of the displayed caption can be switched as below.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Child Lock Child lock reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain programs inappropriate for children and any channels or external input modes can be invisible. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. See the following description for setting each item. PICTURE 2 Use [Cursor K / L] to select “FEATURES”, then press [OK].
B. US Movie ratings lock US Movie ratings lock is the rating system created by MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Channel Lock”, then press 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “US Movie ratings lock”, [OK]. or then press [OK].
OPTIONAL SETTING C. US TV ratings lock 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “US TV ratings lock”, then press [OK]. or PICTURE Channel Lock SOUND US Movie ratings lock SETUP US TV ratings lock FEATURES Canadian English Rating LANGUAGE Canadian French Rating BLU-RAY Region ratings lock USB Change PIN 6 Use [Cursor K/L/s/B] to select the desired rating, then press [OK] repeatedly to switch between “View” and “Block”.
INTRODUCTION D. Change PIN Although the default code (0000) is supplied with the TV, you can set your own PIN Code. PREPARATION 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Change Pin”, then press [OK].
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 PC Settings This function lets you adjust the PC screen position during PC input through the HDMI 1 Input jack. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 5 Adjust the setting. Position Reset Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Reset”, then press [OK]. PICTURE or 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “FEATURES”, then press SOUND Cancel Resets the display position of the picture. SETUP Reset FEATURES LANGUAGE [OK].
1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “FEATURES”, then press 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “FEATURES”, then press or PICTURE Closed Caption SOUND Child Lock SETUP PC Settings FEATURES Energy Saving Mode LANGUAGE Location BLU-RAY Current Software Info WATCHING TV [OK].
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Current Software Info 5 JPEG/MP3 Playback This function shows what version of the software currently used. This unit can play JPEG and MP3 files. Use the USB flash memory contains those files. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. 1 Insert the USB flash memory to the USB terminal of this unit. PICTURE Your USB SOUND This menu allows you to enjoy your photos and music via your USB device.
INTRODUCTION [Picture] Your USB Picture Picture Image1.jpg [Music] Use [Cursor K / L] to select the desired file, and then press [OK] or [Cursor B ]. Image1.jpg Image2.jpg Image3.jpg Image4.jpg Image5.jpg Your USB Music Music Music1.mp3 Title: Artist: Album: Duration: Year: Music1.mp3 Music2.mp3 Image1.
OPERATING BLU-RAY BLU-RAY Functions 5 Playable Media Media Type BD-video DVD-video DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R audio CD CD-RW CD-R DTS-CD Logo Recorded Signal - MPEG2, MPEG-4 AVC, SMTPE VC-1 MPEG2 Media Size CD-DA digital audio 5 inches (12 cm) 5 Unplayable Media NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result! 3 inches (8 cm) disc, BD with region codes other than A, BD-RE (Ver. 1.0), BD-R (Ver. 1.
INTRODUCTION These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. 5 Playback 1 Press [POWER y] to turn on the unit. 2 Insert a disc with label facing forward. 5 Using the Title Menu, Disc Menu / Pop-up Menu BD DVD Many of BD-video and DVD-video discs contain title menu (BD-video / DVDvideo), disc menu (DVD-video) or pop-up menu (BD-video) which guides you through the available functions in the disc.
OPERATING BLU-RAY 5 Resume Playback 5 Slow Forward DVD BD BD 1 Press [STOP C] during playback. DVD 1 During playback, press [PAUSE F], then press [FWD D]. ResumeON ON Resume 1 Press‘PLAY’ 'PLAY'totoplay playfrom fromhere. here. Press Toplay playfrom the beginning, To the beginning, press ‘STOP’ first press 'STOP' first and then 'PLAY'. and then ‘PLAY’. • Every time you press [FWD D], playback speed will change. • Resume message will appear on the TV screen.
Off 5 Rapid Playback BD DVD This function plays back approximately at 1.3 times the normal playback while keeping the sound output. This function is available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format. playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ 1 During appears. 2 Press [REPEAT] to change the repeat mode. BD PREPARATION 1 During playback, press [REPEAT]. INTRODUCTION 5 Repeat Playback Repeats playback particular chapter, title or track during playback.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Note: • During the random playback, press [STOP C] once to set the resume point, and then press [PLAY B] to resume random playback from where [STOP C] was pressed (audio CD). • To repeat the current track in the random mode, follow the steps 1 and 2 in “Repeat Playback” on page 41 and select “ Track”. • To repeat the entire random selections, follow the steps 1 and 2 in “Repeat Playback” on page 41 and select “ All”. • Playback from a desired track is not available during random playback.
BD Note: DVD Chapter Search /12 Title Search • For BD/DVD, chapter search cannot be performed in the stop mode. For BD, it also cannot be performed when the unit has kept the resume information. • The total number of chapters / titles / tracks in your disc; with less than 10 chapters / titles / tracks, press the chapter / title / track number directly. To play a double-digit chapter / title / track, press the chapter / title / track number.
OPERATING BLU-RAY Marker Search This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. BD Direct Search Using [SKIP H / G] 1 During playback, press [SKIP H / G] repeatedly DVD until a desired chapter, title or track will be selected. To set a marker 1 During playback, press [SEARCH MODE] repeatedly current chapter/track (TR) ( ) until “ MKR “ appears. e.g.) BD MKR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AC 2 Use [Cursor s / B] to select an available marker within 30 seconds.
INTRODUCTION 5 On-screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [INFO] on the remote control. 1 During playback, press [INFO] repeatedly until PREPARATION your desired screen display mode appears.
OPERATING BLU-RAY 5 Special Settings Subtitle Language 3 Press [SUBTITLE] to exit. This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during BD/ DVD playback. Note: BD 1 • To cancel the subtitle, select “Off” at step 2. • Using [Cursor s// B] can also be switched between current subtitle setting and “Off”. • If your language is not shown after pressing [Cursor K / L] several times, the disc may not have that language.
INTRODUCTION Audio Soundtrack Some BD and DVD contain multiple audio streams. Those are often in different audio languages or audio formats. For BD, available audio varies depending on “BD Audio Mode” setting. Refer to page 46 for more information. PREPARATION CD BD 1 During playback, press [SAP] repeatedly to display “Primary” or “Secondary”. Primary 1 During playback, press [SAP] repeatedly until the desired sound mode appears.
OPTIONAL SETTING Camera Angles BD Virtual Surround You can enjoy virtual surround on your 2 channel stereo system. DVD Some BD/DVD may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle if “ ” appears on the screen. 1 During playback, press [ANGLE] repeatedly until “ 1 During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ ” appears. Off “ appears. 1/3 2 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select the sound level. • angles can be varied on the displayed number.
INTRODUCTION BLU-RAY SETTING Settings are only effective when the unit is in BLU-RAY mode and any discs should not be played back. 5 Blu-ray Setup Menu You can change the desired language when playing back the disc. 1 Press [MENU / EXIT] to display the main menu. Smar t Picture “, then press [OK].
BLU-RAY SETTING Note: Progressive Mode • To change the on-screen language, call up “Language” from the main menu and set the desired language. (Refer to “Language Selection” on page 24.) *1 • Language options are not available with some discs. • If “Other” is selected in “Audio”, “Subtitle” or “Disc Menu” menu, press 4-digit number to enter the code for the desired language. (Refer to “Language Code List” on page 54.) • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected.
INTRODUCTION 5 Blu-ray Audio Setting Choose the appropriate audio settings for your equipment. It only affects during the playback of BD/DVD. 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 49, then use [Cursor K/ L] to ”, then press [OK]. (Default: On) This function is available only on digital outputting of a disc recorded in 96kHz. Custom Audio or Language Video BD Audio Mode Audio Digital Out Parental Others ”, then press [OK]. Bitstream Down Sampling On DRC Auto On When outputting in 48kHz.
BLU-RAY SETTING 5 Parental Setting Parental setting prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. (password protected.) Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set. [Cursor K / L] to select the desired item, then press 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 49, then use [Cursor K/ L] to 6 Use [OK]. select “ ”, then press [OK].
To change the Password Use [Cursor press [OK]. / select “ ”, then press [OK]. ] to select “Password Change”, then PREPARATION 6 Follow stepsK1-2Lon page 49 and 3-5 on page 52. 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 49, then use [Cursor K/ L] to Custom or Language Video Audio Parental Parental or Others BD Rating Level 0 DVD Rating Level All INTRODUCTION 5 Others You can change the other functions. Password Change WATCHING TV 4 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select “ ”, then press [OK].
BLU-RAY SETTING 5 Reset to the Default Setting You can reset all the settings except for the parental setting and on-screen menu language or clear the saved BD-ROM data. 3 Follow steps 1-2 on page 49, then use [Cursor K/ L] to select “ ”, then press [OK]. Initialize or Setup Erase Saved BD-ROM Data 4 Use [Cursor K/ L] to select desired item, then press [OK]. Initialize or Setup Erase Saved BD-ROM Data Setup (Default: No) Select “Yes” to reset the setup menu to the default.
INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING 5 FAQ Question How come there is no image from the connected external devices? Whenever I entered channel number, it changes automatically. My disc cannot be played back. Is there any way I can play my disc? How can I set the clock ? • There is no clock function on this unit. INFORMATION Why are captions not displayed entirely? Or, captions are delayed behind the dialogue.
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this manual, check the following chart and all connections once before calling for service. Symptom No power You cannot turn off the unit immediately. Control button does not work. Power is ON but no screen image. No picture or sound T V No color Remedy • Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in.
INTRODUCTION Symptom You switch to a different input and the screen size changes. WATCHING TV The display image does not cover the entire screen. PREPARATION You switch to a different input and the volume. Remedy • This unit will memorize the volume level from the last time you adjusted it. • If the volume of the sound from another device is higher or lower, then the loudness will change. • This unit will memorize the viewing mode from the last time you used the particular input modes.
INFORMATION 5 Glossary ATSC DTS (Digital Theater System) Password / PIN Code Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards. DTS is a multi-channel surround sound system. By connecting to DTS decoder, you can enjoy movie dynamic and realistic sound like movie theater. DTS surround sound technologies were developed by DTS, Inc. A stored 4-digit number that allows access to parental control features.
INTRODUCTION 5 Cable Channel Designations If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-135. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations.
LIMITED WARRANTY ( ) NINETY 90 DAY LABOR / ONE (1) YEAR PARTS WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: This product warranty is issued to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer.
