PRECAUTIONS FCC WARNING-This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
Important safety Instructions 14. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
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Important safety Instructions 23. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c.
Installation Antenna connection If the picture is not clear or is snowy, it is recommended that an External Aerial is used, this is usually mounted outside. twin-lead cable Antenna adapter (Not supplied) 75 coaxial cable Plug (Not supplied) Note: * It is recommended that a 75 ohm coaxial antenna is used to avoid interference.
Front panel the TV set Video TV/AV/DVD Audio Switching Rear panel of the TV set Video Y input terminal Video output terminal Audio left channel output terminal Video 1 POWER Power Indicator Signal Receiver The DVD Player Play Channel Position Menu the DVD up/down...
Using the Remote Control POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL Buttons on the remote control Power Switch Open/close DVD Tray TV / AV Mode Selection...
The other video and audio equipment Connections You can connect the DVD,VCR and stereo system to the output to enjoy a higher quality of picture and sound effect. Amplifier To COAXIAL type digital audio input Coaxial cable ANT IN COAXIAL OUT...
If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see the Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) RF IN jack 75 ohm...
This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
Connections for other equipment Using the audio/video inputs If you connect the TV to a camcorder or Video Game, you can select different modes by pressing TV/AV. Press TV/AV repeatedly to select the desired mode. "AV1 ", "AV2" ,"COMPONENT","DVD" or T will be displayed on the screen when there is no signal input.
You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE...
This describes the case for searching and memorizing channels for DTV/ATV. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM...
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SETTING SKIP After the programs are preset, you can skip some programs to select your favorite channels only. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE NOTE: When tuning DTV channels and no signal is present, MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE...
You can select the channel by using either CH +/- button or Channel number buttons. How to select the channel in each way is shown below. Using CH +/- button POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE Using CH +/- button on the remote control, change the channel. Same operation is available with CH +/- button on the front panel TV/DTV Q.VIEW...
This section describes how to adjust the volume when viewing TV. The MUTE function, which is useful when you have a visitor or a phone call, will be also described. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE the remote control. TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE when adjusting the volume.
You can display the currently selected channel number or other information such as the audio mode on the screen for checking. In the analog mode, the currently selected channel number and the audio mode are displayed. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO...
SETTING VIDEO Press MENU button. The main menu screen will appear. Press VOL+/- button to select VIDEO Option, POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE then press CH- button to enter. TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE Press CH+/- to select the desired option, then press VOL+/- to adjust.
You must set the time manually for ON/OFF Timer. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL...
This feature allows you to have the TV automatically turn on/off at a predetermined time. If you program the ON/OFF TIMER, the TV will turn on/off at the time your predetermined time. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP...
POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL SETTING THE NTSC CAPTION This allows you to configure the way you choose to view the captioning.
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An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TV Corresponds to "TV RATING" and "MOVIE RATING". to use theparental control function, you must register a password. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV...
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POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL NOTES: If you forget the password, you cannot set the Parent Control.
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POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL To use the TV after Parent Control activated.
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TO SET THE MPAA RATING POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE Rating for Movies previously shown in theaters: MENU Movie Rating SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT If you set PG-13 : G and PG movies D.MENU REPEAT will be available , PG-13, R, NC-17...
WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display closed captioned television programs. Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE Q.VIEW...
SETTING CLOSED CAPTION MODE In DTV mode POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE Q.VIEW INFO TV/DTV MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE STOP SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT When setting on, the DTV SLOW PLAY/ENTER CC option will be available. TITLE/PBC SEARCH ANGLE AUDIO...
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SETTING THE CC USER SETTING Press MENU. The main menu screen will appear. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT SETTING THE DTV CAPTION STYLE D.MENU REPEAT SLOW...
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SETTING THE DTV CAPTION STYLE(continue) Select this option to select the font style of caption display according to your own preference. Press the VOL+/- button to select Style1, Style2, Style3, POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE Style4,Style5, Style6, Style7, Style8. TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE Select this option to select the size of caption display according...
SETTING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING Daylight saving time is automatically set by specially broadcasted signals. This menu item allows you to disable the automatic setting of daylight saving time. This is useful if you live in an area or state where daylight saving is not applied, but you receive channels from other areas where daylight saving signals are broadcasted.
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SETTING ATSC PARENTAL LOCK POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL Press MENU. The main menu screen will appear. Press CH+/- button to select DTV SETUP.
- This activates some, but not all, electronic program guides (EPG data) when it is used and transmitted by some DTV station providers. It is only supported when receiving DTV channels. POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST...
POWER TV/AV TV/DVD OPEN/CLOSE TV/DTV Q.VIEW INFO MUTE P.MODE MENU SLEEP CH.LIST FAV.LIST SIZE GUIDE SETUP PAUSE/STEP SUBTITLE STOP PREV FWD . NEXT D.MENU REPEAT SLOW PLAY/ENTER ANGLE TITLE/PBC SEARCH AUDIO PROGRAM ZOOM D.CALL QUICKLY VIEW This function enables quick swap to the last watched program. Suppose the channel number you used just now is 8 and the channel number you are using is 18 (as shown in the figure).
DVD Features Basic Playback Preparations Preparations Press the DVD/TV button on the remote control or the TV to enter the DVD status. Basic playback Basic playback 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, place a disc in the disc tray. There are two different disc sizes.
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DVD Features(Continued) Advanced Playback Advanced Playback Advanced Playback IMPORTANT NOTE: All described functions are for DVD discs. If you play other format discs, the operation and on screen display will be different. SUBTITLE CAPTION Press "SUBTITLE ", the screen will display "SUBTI- TLE 01/XX XXXXX", "01"...
Special Playback Functions JPEG DISC PLAYBACK When a disc containing standard JPEG picture files is inserted into the player, a navigation menu will be displayed automatically. Use the UP and DOWN cursor buttons to select a file then press PLAY/ENTER. The slide show will commence. Press PREVIOUS or NEXT to move between pictures.
DVD System Setup DVD System Setup General Setup Process 1.Press the SETUP button, the SETUP General Setup Page,Preference Page will be displayed in turn. 2.Press CH+/- b item, then press submenu. PLAY/ENTER 3.Press CH+/- bu to select then press PLAY/ENTER to confirm. 4.Press EXIT key or press SETUP repeatedly to exit the set-up menus.
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DVD System Setup(Continued) DVD System Setup General Setup Page ANGLE MARK: Users can select a particular camera angle when playing a DVD which offers multiple angles. This item allows you to set Angle Mark ON or OFF. On Screen Display (OSD) Language: Users can select on-screen display language.
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DVD System Setup(Continued) DVD System Setup SETUP PLAY/ENTER PASSWORD CHANGE: SETUP You can change your password by entering 4 digits. You must confirm the 4 digits before the new password can be accepted. PLAY/ENTER NOTE:If you forget your password or a password is accidentally set enter 2881 as the password.
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DVD System Setup(Continued) DVD System Setup DEFAULT: SETUP (except password and parental lock status) for this DVD player back to the manufacturers original settings. Press ENTER to perform the reset. PLAY/ENTER Resets all settings Note: Some functions may not be available depending on the type of disc. ..Preference Page..
Playable Discs The following discs can be played: You cannot play discs other than those listed above. You cannot play non-standardized discs, even if they may be labelled as above. The performance of CD-R or CD-RW disc depends on the way the disc was burned. In a few cases, their performance may not be consistant or may not even operate at all.
Disc Protection and DVD Characteristics Compare DVD disc with other discs: Encode Digital/MPEG method Single- Double side -side Capacity single single- layer -layer 4.7G 8.5G Playing Time minutes minutes 12cm/8cm Disc diameter Horizontal More than 500 line resolution Picture proportion Subtitle Language 8 kinds...
Troubleshooting guide To assist in location possible faults use help guide below BREAKDOWN PHENOMENON PICTURE SOUND Picture with snow Double or Triple Image Disturb Normal No Picture No sound No color Normal volume Scramble Normal or Weak Volume Color Spot Normal volume Note: 1.If the fault can not be corrected using the above guide consult with your local authorized service...
Haier. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Haier and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute...
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