Operating Instructions 20PF8846 3139 125 32991 LCD TV
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................... SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION OF TV CHANNELS ................. MANUAL TUNING OF LCD TV CHANNELS ....................................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION • – – – – Disconnect mains plug when: the red light below the TV screen is flashing continuously. cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents. there is a lightning storm. the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on top of the TV or in the vicinity. • Do not place your TV set under direct sunlight or heat. • Leave at least 5 cm around each side of TV set to allow for proper ventilation.
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL Standby button Switch set off to standby mode. To switch on set from standby mode, press Channel +/– or Digit (0-9) button. Not applicable. TV mode button Press to select TV mode. A/CH (Alternate channel) button Allows you to change between the current channel and the previous channel. Sleep button Allows you to select a time period after which the set will switch to standby mode automatically (see section on “Using the Sleeptimer”).
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL Radio mode button Press to select Radio mode. Programme list In TV mode, it allows you to display a list of programmes (see section on “Using the Programme Feature”). Not applicable. Sound mode / 4 button Allows you to force programme in Stereo and Nicam Stereo to Mono or to choose between Dual5or Dual6. (The Mono indication on the screen is red when in forced position).
SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION OF TV CHANNELS The TV Install menu allows you access to the Language, Auto Store, Manual Store, Sort, Name and Channel Edit functions. Before you access the TV Install menu, ensure the set is in TV mode. If not, press the button on the remote control to enter into TV mode. Step Press button Enter the main menu. Select Install. Note: The shaded part of the Cursor button indicates the area where you should press. Enter Install menu.
MANUAL TUNING OF TV CHANNELS You can also choose to tune your TV channels. Manual tuning allows you to store each programme manually. Step Press button Repeat Steps 1 to 3 as in “Automatic Installation of TV Channels” Select Manual Store and enter Manual Store menu. Colour System is highlighted. Select the appropriate colour system. Select Sound System. Select the appropriate sound system.
SORTING OF TV CHANNELS This Sort function allows you to change channel number of your choice for a particular TV station. Step Press button Repeat Steps 1 to 3 as in “Automatic Installation of TV Channels” Select Sort and enter sort mode by the Cursor Right button. Select the programme you want to change channel number. Enter sorting mode (The arrow cursor now points to the left). Select the new channel you want to be exchanged.
EDITING OF TV CHANNELS This feature allows you to edit or skip channels that have bad or weak TV signal or channels that you do not watch often. Note: Once a channel is skipped, you cannot have access to it by the CHANNEL + or – button. You can only access the channel by the DIGIT (0 - 9) button. Step Press button Repeat Steps 1 to 3 as in “Automatic Installation of TV Channels” Select Channel Edit. Enter Channel Edit menu. Select the channel you want to skip. Select Skipped.
USING THE PICTURE AND SOUND SETTINGS The Picture and Sound menus allow you to choose or make adjustments to the pictutre and sound settings. Step Press button Enter the main menu. Select Picture or Sound. Enter Picture or Sound menu. Select Picture or Sound item you want to adjust. Adjust Picture or Sound menu item. Picture menu items Activities Brightness Increase or decrease brightness level. Colour Increase or decrease color level.
USING THE TIMER The Timer feature allows you to set the timer to switch to another channel at a specified time while you are watching another channel. For the timer to function, the set must not be switched off. Once the set is switched off, the timer is disabled. Press (Menu) button to enter the main menu. Press (Cursor Down) button to select Features. Press menu. (Cursor Right) button to enter Features Press menu.
USING THE CHILD LOCK The Child Lock feature allow you to lock channels to prevent your children from watching programmes you deem undesirable. How to Access the Child Lock menu Step Press button Enter the main menu. Select Features. Enter Features menu.. Select Child Lock. Enter Child Lock mode. Key in access code 0711. A message Incorrect will appear. Key in access code 0711 a second time. It will then prompt you to change code. Key in access code of your choice. Confirm new access code.
USING THE CHILD LOCK The Child Lock menu allows you to: lock Individual or All TV channels, change Access Code and clear Individual or All TV channels. Repeat Steps 1 to 5 as in “Using the Timer” and key in access code by the (Digit 0 - 9) buttons. In the Child Lock menu, use the Menu and Cursor Up / Down / Right and Left buttons to access and activate the Child Lock functions. Lock Channel : Press button to enter channel lock mode.
USING THE CONTRAST+ FEATURE The Contrast+ feature allows you to optimise the total contrast of the picture for improved picture visibility. Select the “On” option to activate this Contrast+ feature. Press (Menu) button to enter the main menu. (Cursor Down)) button to select Press Features. Press (Cursor Right) button to enter Features. (Cursor Down) button to select Press Contrast+. (Cursor Left/Right) button to toggle Press between On and Off options. Select On option to activate feature.
USING THE MODE FEATURE This LCD TV also offers the use of your TV as a FM Radio. The Mode feature allows you to switch from TV mode to FM Radio mode to access the benefits in the chosen mode. Note: For the FM Radio to function, the appropiate and right connections must be made (refer to Quick Use Guide on connections). Press button to enter main menu. Press button repeatedly until Mode is selected. Press button to enter Mode menu. Press to.
USING THE SCREEN FORMATS Screen Format function allows you a choice of different formats for your viewing pleasure, namely: - 4:3, Expand 4:3 and Compress 16:9. Press the (Screen Format) button repeatedly to cycle through the various screen (Cursor Up/ formats and select the format of your choice. You can also use the Down) buttons to cycle through the various screen formats.
USING THE PROGRAM LIST FEATURE Program List feature allows you to an overview of the listing of all the installed TV channels and at the same time to let you select the channel you want to watch. (Program List) button to display the list of Press the installed TV channels. button to scroll through the list of Press channels and select the channel you want to watch. Press button to switch to your selected channel. Press button to exit menu from screen.
USING THE TV SMART PICTURE AND SOUND FEATURE Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of 5 picture settings, namely Rich, Natural, Soft, DVD/VCD and Personal. Smart Sound feature offers you a choice of 4 sound settings, namely Theatre, Music, Voice and Personal. Press (Smart Picture) or (Smart Sound) button repeatedly to cycle through the settings to select your desired mode. Definition of Picture Settings Personal : Picture settings are set to your preference. Rich : Emphasize very vibrant colours.
USING THE TELETEXT If a TV channel broadcast contains teletext information, each channel that broadcasts teletext transmits a page (index page) with information on how to use the teletext system, usually on page 100. The system transmitted is indicated in the option line at the bottom of the screen. On/Off teletext and Superimpose teletext page over TV programme. Press the button once to switch on and teletext display. (Select a channel in which teletext is being transmitted).
USING THE TELETEXT Dual Page Text Not applicable. Hold When a dual page is displayed, use this button to toggle between the dual page. Once an active page is selected, the other page will be on hold mode. If the page has sub-pages, use the Cursor Right or Left button to access the next or previous page. Reveal/Conceal Press the button once to reveal hidden information (solutions to puzzles, riddles, etc). Press the button the second time to conceal information.
USING THE LCD TV AS A FM RADIO This LCD TV also provides you an FM Radio for your listening pleasure. Connect the radio aerial lead to the FM Antenna socket located at the bottom of the TV. Selecting the FM Radio Mode (FM Radio) button on the remote control to Press the change from the TV mode to FM Radio mode. To return to (TV) button. TV mode, press the Accessing the FM Radio Menus Press the (MENU) button to enter the FM Radio main menu.
USING THE LCD TV AS A FM RADIO Using the FM Radio Sound Settings The Sound menu allows you to choose or make adjustments to the sound settings. The menus work in exactly the same way as the TV menus. Use the MENU and Cursor Down buttons, enter the FM Radio main menu and select Sound. Use the Cursor Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select, adjust or activate sound menu items. The Sound menu comprises the following items: Equalizer, Balance, AVL and Dolby Virtual.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do. Symptom What you should do No power • Check the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. If there is still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on the TV again. No picture • • Check the antenna connection at the rear of the TV.
SPECIFICATIONS 20PF8846 Picture tube screen size 510 mm Audio Output : 2x5W TV System NTSC M (3.58 – 4.5) NTSC (4.43 – 5.5) PAL B/G PAL D/K PAL I SECAM B/G SECAM D/K SECAM K1 Playback System NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60 Set Dimensions : Width Depth Height 583 mm 87 mm 386 mm Net Weight of set with stand (approximate ) 7.3 kg Note For Operating Voltage, Frequency, Power Consumption and Version Number, refer to the type number at the rear of the set.
