LCD TELEVISION INSTRUCTION MANUAL TFTV81HDT TFTV68HDT
Precaution about LCD Panel Precaution with Manipulation • Refrain from strong mechanical shock and / or any force to the LCD panel. In addition to damage, this may cause improper operation or damage to the module and FFL(CCFL) back-light. • Note that the surface of LCD panel is very fragile and could be easily damaged. Do neither press nor scratch the surface harder than a HB pencil lead. • Wipe off water droplets or oil immediately.
Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
Important Safeguards Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 1. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV. Retain them safely for future reference. Follow all operations and instructions accordingly. 2. Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 3.
Important Safeguards 13. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 14. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Warning This section must be read carefully and followed by the user prior to the operation of the product. The manual states important instructions for the user's own safety, and the proper operation of the product. Warning Ignoring or disregarding the contents of this section and improper operation of this product may result in the person’s death or serious injury In case of an accident, please unplug the unit from the outlet immediately.
Warning This section must be read carefully and followed by the user prior to the operation of the product. The manual states important instructions for the user's own safety, and the proper operation of the product. Caution Ignoring or disregarding the contents of this section and improper operation of this product may result in the person’s death or serious injury Please keep the user's manual in a safe place for future reference. Do not cover the top of the television set.
Table of Contents Installation and Maintenance Antenna Connection 9 Video Connection 12 Camcorder & Video Game Connection 13 DVD Player Connection 14 STB Connection 15 PC Connection 16 Cable TV Broadcasting Connection 18 Connect with the Dolby Digital AMP 19 Name of Each Part 20 Basic Guide Parts of the Remote Controller 22 Method To Use Basic Menu 24 To Watch TV 25 Setting Up TV Stations 27 Selection of AV/COMP and HDMI/PC Input Signal 32 Application Guide Screen Adjustment 35
Supplied Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with the product.
Antenna Connection Indoor Antenna Connection 1. Connect the feeder cable of the antenna to the combining adapter. WHEN THE IMAGE IS NOT CLEAR : Unclear screen image and bad reception may be a cause of wrong antenna connection. Be sure to check its direction and place when installing. 2. Connect the combining adapter to the antenna input at the left side of the TV set. WHEN USING THE COMBINING ADAPTER: You may obtain the combining adapter at your closest Service Centre.
Antenna Connection CTV Antenna Connection Such community TV Antenna installation may be found in most of co-op apartments. When a coaxial cable is used: Plug the coaxial cable to the antenna socket, and fix it firmly by turning it to the right. Antenna socket on the wall Antenna socket at the back of the TV set ANT/CABLE When a feeder cable is used: Plug the coaxial cable to the antenna socket, and fix it firmly by turning it to the right.
Antenna Connection Outdoor Antenna Connection Outdoor Antenna connection-such as VHF or/and UHF-may be necessary for installation at private houses Single Antenna Connection VHF Antenna BACK OF THE TV SET UHF Antenna ANT/CABLE Separate Antenna Connection.
Video Connection Connecting with an External Source You may connect an S-Video 1 (Rear of the TV) or S-Video 2 (Side) input to enjoy clearer and brighter picture images. You can make the connection with the AV1 or AV2 inputs. BACK OF THE TV SET VIDEO Note: If your AV device has both Video OUT terminal and S-Video OUT terminal, the S-Video connection is recommended for better picture quality.
Camcorder & Video Game Connection Watching the Camcorder Recording or Video Game on TV 1. Prepare the S-video and RCA connector. 2. These connectors connect to AV1 or AV2 (S-Video 1 or 2) like below the picture. 3. Turn on the TV set and camcorder/video game. 4. Select AV1 or AV2 (S-Video 1 or 2) using the ”AV/COMP” button of the Remote controller or “ ” button of the TV set.
DVD Player connection When connecting with a component cable BACK OF THE TV SET Note: When you connect with the component video, please check the colour of the cable between the DVD and TV set. When connecting with a S-VHS cable and RCA cable BACK AND SIDE OF THE TV SET SERVICE INPUT L-AUDIO-R Note: If your AV device has both Video OUT terminal and S-Video OUT terminal, S-Video connection is recommended for better picture quality.
STB (Set Top Box) Connection When connecting with a HDMI cable BACK OF THE TV SET Set Top Box Note: When the Set Top Box output is DVI signal, then the Audio cable should be connected.
PC Connection When connecting with PC (D-Sub) cable. 1. Adjust PC resolution to available resolution in LCD TV. 2. Connect between PC and TV set using the D-Sub and Audio cable like below the picture. 3. Turn on the PC and TV set. 4. select PC mode by pressing "HDMI/PC" button on the remote control or " " button of the TV set. BACK OF THE TV SET When connecting with a HDMI cable. 1. Adjust PC resolution to available resolution in LCD TV. 2.
PC Connection PC CONNECTION NOTES: 1) The resolution of the TV set is the best at 1360 z 768 (WXGA). 2) In order to display 1360 x 768 resolution, install the latest version of graphic card driver in your PC. 3) If there is a [Vertical Frequency] setting menu in the [Screen] Menu of the PC, adjust the frequency to 60Hz. 4) If the PC resolution is too high, it may be hard to read letters. Select a suitable resolution. 5) HDMI input port receives only digital Signal.
Cable TV Broadcasting Connection External Input Connection Source Watching cable television is only possible after you have subscribed to the local broadcasting company and installed a cable receiver. You may make the connection to any of the Component input, Video 1 input and Video 2 input.
Connect with the Dolby Digital AMP. If you connect the optical output to the Dolby digital AMP, you can listen to better sound.
Name of Each Part Front / Side Panel Buttons on the TV set have the same functions as those of the remote controller. 1 MENU 2 3 6 PR Front Panel 4 5 Side Panel (Left) Side Panel (Right) Control Key Buttons. 1 Buttons: Each time you press this button, the TV will cycle through: TV / Video 1 / Video 2 / Component 1 / Component 2 / HDMI / PC 2 MENU Button: Use this button to enter and exit the MENU. 3 Buttons: Use these buttons to change your TV’s volume or to move the cursor in the menu.
Name of Each Part Rear Panel 21
Parts of the Remote Controller 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. (MUTE): Press this button, and the sound goes off. Press again, and the sound returns. (POWER): TV on/off button in Stand-By mode. DTV/ATV: Each time you press this button, the TV will cycle through : ATV => DTV (DVB-T) => ATV AV/COMP: Each time you press this button, the TV will cycle through: Video 1 => Video 2 => Comp. 1 => Comp.
Parts of the Remote Controller 21. RECALL : Display the present modes (ATV/DTV, Video 1/2, Comp. 1/2, PC/HDMI) and Signal information for 4 seconds. Note: In Analog TV mode, you can see information about the Programme number, Sound, and Clock. In DTV (DVB-T) mode, you can see information about a channel number, name, broadcasting time and more. 22. ASPECT: Select screen aspect ratio : Wide [16:9] => Zoom 1 => Zoom 2 => Normal [4:3] => Wide [16:9] Note.
Method To Use Basic Menu Basic Menu - The basic menu appears on the screen if you press the “MENU” button of the remote control. - There are 5 items Picture, Sound, Install, Utilities and Time in the basic menu. - Each item has sub-items under it. If the desired item is selected, the relevant sub-items are displayed upward. 1. Press the "MENU" button. The main menu appears if you press the "MENU" button.
To Watch TV On/Off, Number, Mute, Recall, / , - Buttons with same name in the main body performs the same function. Press the " " button of the front or right side of the set or the "Power" button of Remote controller. You can also turn on the TV using “ PR ” or digit key in the ST-BY mode. Note: The buttons of the remote control and the main body operate only when AC power turn on. You must pull out the plug of TV set to shut of the AC Power.
To Watch TV 1. Press the " POWER)" button of the front or right side of the set or the "POWER" button of Remote controller. The Stand-By LED lamp turns on in red colour. Press " / " buttons of the main body or "POWER" button of the remote control. 2. Press the " PR " button. Select the desired program by pressing the " button or the number button. POWER AT V PR " 10 C-10 3. Adjust volume. Sound reduces by pressing the " VOL" button. Sound increases by pressing the "VOL " button.
Setting Up TV Stations Auto Programme for Analog Channel - All analog channels that can be received are stored by this method. It is recommended that you use Auto Programme during installation of this set. 1. Press the "MENU" button to select the Install menu. Move the selection bar to the Install menu with " PR " buttons. Normal Mode Picture Sound Brightness 50 Contrast 80 Colour 60 Tint Install 0 Sharpness 50 Colour Temp Utilities Normal Noise reduction Off Time MENU 2.
Setting Up TV Stations Manual Programme The Manual Programme menu shows you information as follows: - Band, Channel, Search, Programme number Analog Set ATS Broadcast Picture 1. Locate the selection bar on the Manual Programme. • Press the "MENU" button to select the Install menu. • Move the selection bar to the Install menu with " PR " buttons. Place the selection bar on Manual Programme and press the " VOL " buttons. 2.
Setting Up TV Stations Programme Setup (Analog TV mode only) 1. Searching for channel f-inely Move the selection bar to the Analog Pr with " PR " buttons. Select a programme number you want to tune -finely with the " VOL " buttons. Move the selection bar to the Fine. Press the " VOL " buttons to adjust the fine tuning. Programme Setup Picture Analog Pr 00 Name Sound _____ Fine 0 Install Utilities ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ ".
Setting Up TV Stations Programme Edit The Programme Edit menu shows you information as follows: - Broadcast : Analog / Digital - Program position assignment: Program number, Station name and Skip. 1. Skipping the program positions Move to Programme Edit in the Install menu. Move the selection bar to program number to skipping with the " PR " or " VOL " buttons. Press the "Skip (Red)" button, then the colour of the station name is changed to red. 2.
Setting Up TV Stations Favourite 1. Locate the selection bar on the Favourite. Move to Favourite in the Install menu. Press the " VOL " buttons. Analog Set ATS Broadcast Picture Auto Programme Start Manual Programme Sound Access Access Programme Setup Programme Edit Install Access Signal strength Analog Channel Utilities Time MENU Prev. Edit 2. Setting up the Favourite Move the selection bar to the added/deleted Pr with " PR " or " VOL "buttons. Add/Delete the Pr with "Favourite" buttons.
Selection of AV/COMP and HDMI/PC Input Signal When watching video, Camcorder, DVD, Cable TV with AV - When pressing " " button on the TV set, screen changes as follows: DTV => ATV => Video 1 (or S-Video 1) => Video 2 (or S-Video 2) => Comp.1 => Comp.2 => HDMI => PC => DTV 1. Press the "AV/COMP" button on the remote controller. Screen changes as follows whenever pressing the "AV/COMP" button. Video 1 => Video 2 => Comp.1 => Comp.
Selection of AV/COMP and HDMI/PC Input Signal When connecting PC, STB, DVD with Multimedia 1. Pressing the "HDMI/PC" button on the remote controller. Screen changes as follows whenever pressing the “HDMI/PC” button. HDMI => PC => HDMI PC HDMI 1360 X 768P 60Hz 720 X 480 HDMI & PC mode 1. For optimum picture quality, use 1360x768 computer at a 60Hz refresh rate. Using other formats or refresh rates may result in reduced picture quality. 2.
Selection of AV/COMP and HDMI/PC Input Signal Adjustment of Screen in PC mode 1. Press the "ASPECT" button. 2. Adjustment of the Auto setup Press the "ASPECT" button and the PC Menu appears. Move to Auto Setup in the PC Menu. Press the " VOL " buttons to detect optimal resolution automatically PC Menu AUTO Auto Setup Frequency Phase MENU Exit Position Access Auto Setup AUTO MENU Prev. 3. Adjustment of the Frequency Move to Frequency in the PC Menu.
Screen Adjustment When setting up various screen modes - The user may select various screens designed for a good picture without adjusting the brightness, contrast or colour individually. 1. Pressing the "PICTURE" button. Screen changes as follows whenever pressing the "PICTURE" button. Normal => Soft => Movie => User => Sharp The screen adjustment status changes as the following screens are displayed sequentially whenever pressing the "PICTURE" button.
Screen Adjustment When adjusting the screen to taste - You can enjoy various screens by adjusting Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness, etc to the user’s taste. 1. Select "PICTURE" by pressing the "MENU" button. The menu screen appears as follows. Normal Mode Picture Sound Brightness 50 Contrast 80 Colour 60 Tint Install 2. Select and adjust each item. Move to the PICTURE menu. Whenever pressing the " PR " button, you can select in order Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Sharpness and N.R.
Sound Adjustment When selecting various sound modes 1. Sound mode selects what you want.
Sound Adjustment When adjusting sound to taste - The user can enjoy various the sound by adjusting Balance, AVC, Effect, Equaliser and Digital Volume. 1. Adjust the Balance Move to Balance in the Sound menu. Adjust the balance level by using the " buttons. Balance Picture VOL Sound " 0 AVC Off Effect Off Mode Theater Install 100 Hz 0 300 Hz 0 1 kHz 0 3 kHz Utilities 0 10 kHz Time MENU 2. Select AVC (Auto Volume Control) Move to AVC in the Sound menu.
Sound Adjustment 4. Adjust the Audio Equalizer Move to Balance in the Sound menu. Adjust User mode using the " VOL " buttons. Select and use the relevant frequency by pressing the " PR " buttons. You can adjust the degree of the frequency by using the " VOL " buttons. Balance Picture Sound Install Utilities 0 AVC Off Effect Off Mode User 100 Hz 0 300 Hz 0 1 kHz 0 3 kHz 0 10 kHz Time 0 DTV Volume MENU Exit 50 Adjust Position Note: Equalizer adjustment is available in User mode.
Sound Adjustment Stereo and MPEG/Dolby Digital (Digital TV mode only) 1. Mono Sound Selection In Stereo reception if the stereo is weak, you can switch to MONO by pressing the " " button. The OSD character will be change to "F Mono". In Mono reception, the depth of sound is improved. To switch back to stereo, press the " " button again. F Mono Mono Note. " " only works in RF mode. 2.
Utilities Adjustment of Aspect ratio in TV/Video/Component mode 1. Press the "ASPECT" button The screen changes as below whenever pressing the "ASPECT" button. Wide [16:9] => Zoom 1 => Zoom 2 => Normal [4:3] 2. Adjust the Aspect ratio Move to Aspect Ratio in the Utilities menu. Aspect ratio changes as below by pressing the " VOL " buttons.
Utilities Subtitle (Digital TV mode only) 1. Setup of Subtitle Move to Subtitle in the Utilities menu. Select Subtitle to "On/Off" using the " Wide[16:9] Aspect ratio Picture VOL " button. Sound Subtitle Off Lock Access MGDI plus DEMO Demo Install Utilities Time MENU Exit Access Position Lock Move to Lock in the Utilities menu. If Lock is already set, enter the password as requested.
Utilities Lock 2. Block Programme Move to Block Programme in the Lock menu. Press the " VOL " buttons to access the Block Programme. Select a channel number that you wish to block by pressing the "OK/SELECT" key. PR+ Picture MENU VOL- VOL+ Set password Access Block Programme Access Parental guidance Off Sound Install PRUtilities Time MENU Exit Access Position Block programme Picture Sound Install Utilities Broadcast Analog Ch.
Utilities Child Lock 1. Press the "LOCK" button The lock changes either On or Off whenever pressing the "LOCK" button. Note.: This prevents the use of the TV set without the remote control. If the Child Lock is "On", the set can only be switched back on using the remote control. Hotel Lock In the Hotel Lock mode, the Install menu is not displayed and the Volume controls is limited by 60. If you want to set up Hotel Lock mode, contact your retailer or service agent. Adjustment of Time 1.
Utilities 3. Setting the On time / On time Setup / On time PR / On time Volume Move to On Time in the Time menu. Select the On time to "on" using the " VOL " button. Picture Set Current time 12 : 00 A.M. On time MENU Sound VOL- On Auto clock PR+ VOL+ On time setup On 12 : 00 A.M. Off time Install Off time setup Off 12 : 00 A.M. On time PR PR- Utilities DTV 0 On time volume 20 Time zone NSW/ACT Time MENU Move to On time setup with the " PR " buttons.
Utilities 4. Setting the Off time / Off time Setup Move to Off Time in the Time menu Select the Off Time to "On using the " VOL PR+ Set Current time 12 : 00 A.M. On time MENU VOL- On Auto clock Picture VOL+ Sound " button. On time setup On 12 : 00 A.M. Off time Install Off time setup On 12 : 00 A.M. On time PR PRUtilities DTV 0 On time volume 20 Time zone NSW/ACT Time MENU Move to On time setup with the " PR " buttons. To go to On time setup, press the " VOL " buttons.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/ POP (Picture-Of-Picture) 1. Watching PIP/POP By pressing the "PIP/POP" button on the remote controller repeatedly, you can select one of the following settings: If you want to change the position of sub picture, press the "P.POSITION" button.
PIP(Picture-In-Picture)/ POP(Picture-Of-Picture) If you want to swap main for sub, press the “P.SWAP” button. If you want to change sub screen input, press the “P.INPUT” button. Sub screen change as followed : PIP/POP table PIP/POP mode table. Main Sub ATV X X X X O O X X ATV DTV Video1 Video 2 Comp.1 Comp.2 HDMI PC DTV X X O O O O X X Video1 Video2 X X O O X X X X X X X X X X X X Comp.1 Comp.
Teletext Teletext SWITCHING TELETEXT ON/OFF Press the “TELETEXT” button ( ). The index page or the page viewed last will appear. Repeatedly press the “TELETEXT” button the mode in the following order: TV=> TELETEXT => TV NOTE: Teletext works only in TV/VIDEO mode. COLOUR BUTTONS IN TOP/FLOF TELETEXT A red, green, yellow and blue field is shown at the bottom of the screen.
Channel Banner (Digital TV mode only) Channel Banner - The channel banner displays information about a channel number, name, broadcasting time, audio service and more. You can see this banner by pressing "RECALL" button or " PR " buttons on the Remote Control. Digital five [1] MPEG -- / -- - -- --:-- The Streets of San Francisco [P.M. 02:35 ~ P.M. 03:37] Strong Five News Update [A.M. 01:38 ~ A.M. 03:39] English 4.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) - The DTV Electronic Program Guide (EPG) displays program information about each channel, up to seven days ahead. - You can edit your own profiles, and record programs. - By pressing the "GUIDE" button to access EPG directly, you can see all channels broadcasting now. Note: The EPG channel is only available when watching DVB channels. 1. Select a desired channel Select a channel with the " PR " buttons. Press the GUIDE button. Move a programme with the " PR " buttons.
Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions Please check the following items before asking for repair service. Symptom Neither picture nor sound Check items - Check the contact of sockets is all right. - Check the TV main power is on. Picture is OK but no sound - Check the Volume control is set to minimum or mute. Sound is OK, but no colour. - Check the colour control and adjust it properly. - Check the program is in colour and not in black & white. The picture has image.
Troubleshooting In DVB-T mode Some Problems will only occur when viewing DVB channels. Due to the different techniques involved in digital reception, DVB signal quality can be poor even if you appear to have a strong signal when viewing analogue porgrammes. The DVB system requires a good quality signal to provide the best picture. When viewing analogue pictures, interference such as reflection from nearby buildings or mountains causes 'ghosting' but still provides a viewable picture.
Troubleshooting In PC mode Symptom "Not available signal" appears on the screen. "No signal" appears on the screen. Image is not clear. Image is not centred. Check - Check the resolution and frequency of your PC. Then, adjust them to optimum condition for LCD TV. - Refer to the table of PC mode input format. (If registered resolution and frequency on the table no listed then no picture will be displayed.) - Ensure that the signal is firmly connected to PC and TV. - Adjust the PHASE control.
Standard of Product Screen Size 68Cm 81Cm Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 Resolution 1366 x 768 (WXGA) 1366 x 768 (WXGA) Pixel Pitch 0.4215mm 0.51075 mm Contrast Ratio 3000:1 3000:1 Dimension (W x H x D) Set Dimension 674 x 550 x240 mm 806 x 574.5 x240 mm TV System Receiving System LCD Panel PAL-B/G, B/H, DVB-T, NTSC(AV) Power Source 220 -240V~, 50/60Hz Owing to our policy of continuous improvement, specifications may change.
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