USER’S MANUAL Before using the TV, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ELCHS261 ELCHS321 English French Spanish PART NO.
CONTENTS Important safety instructions......................................................................................................2 Preparation for using your new TV...........................................................................................4 Learning about your TV..............................................................................................................4 View the front connection panel..............................................................................
The lightning flash symbol with an arrowhead inside a triangle alerts the user about an uninsulated dangerous voltage that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. FOR ANY REQUIRED SERVICING, PLEASE CONTACT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important safety instructions 15. POWER SOURCE : This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company . For TVs intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 16.
Preparation for using your new TV Learning about your TV You can operate your TV via the buttons in the front cabinet or the remote control. The terminals in the back cabinet provide all the connections from other equipments to your TV.
Preparation for using your new TV Selecting a location for the TV 1. Place the TV on an open bench in a location where light does not directly hit the screen. 2. Place the TV far enough from the walls to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which may damage the TV. NOTE: Please contact a local dealer for wall mounting.
Preparation for using your new TV The back panel connection The equipment with HDMI output jack ( such as DVD players, set-top boxes, etc.).
Preparation for using your new TV Connecting your TV Caution: Do not plug in the TV until you have finished connecting all of your equipments. Connecting to an antenna To enjoy the televison program transmitted by your local TV station, you need an indoor or outdoor antenna (not supplied). An outdoor antenna is necessary for a perfect picture quality. If you are a subscriber of your local CATV net, the outdoor or indoor antenna is not needed. Connect the equipments as shown below.
Preparation for using your new TV Connecting HDMI Supports digital connections between HDMI - enabled AV devices such as (PVRs, DVD, BluRay, HDDVD, AV receivers and digital devices). No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. NOTE: Some devices such as a PVR or DVD players require a HDMI signal to be set via the output in the devices’ settings. Please consult your device user manual for instructions.
Preparation for using your new TV ? For subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly into the Antenna Jack on the back of the television.
Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Installing the remote control batteries 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Install two AAA size(1.5V) batteries. Match the + and - signs on the batteries to the signs on the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery cover. Note: 1.Dispose of your batteries in a designated disposal area. Do not throw batteries into fire. 2.Do not mix battery types or combine used batteries with new ones. 3.
Using the remote control Learning about the remote control Power indicator Power ON/OFF Mute: Mute the sound INPUT MUTE PICTURE AUDIO ZOOM PICTURE: Select the picture mode Select TV channels INPUT: Switch among TV, Video, S-Video, Component,HDMI and VGA ZOOM: Select Screen Mode AUDIO: Select the sound mode 1 2 3 GUIDE 4 5 6 DISPLAY 7 8 9 EXIT 0 LAST MENU Select digital channels GUIDE: ATSC tuners feature the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) function DISPLAY: Display current Status in
Understanding the TV features l Multimedia - All in one TV receiver, Video Monitor and PC display. l Wider viewing angle for 16:9 and 4:3 display screens - over a 160 degree viewing angle and a 16:9 ergonomic display panel. l Digital display device - Irrespective of magnetic or geomagnetic effects, this device accurately reproduces images without any distortion or blur. l Closed caption decoder - You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc.
Basic operation Normal The original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 signal) is preserved, so black bars are added to the left and right of the image. Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Wide When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen. When watching a widescreen (1.78:1 signal) program or movie, the display image fills the TV screen.
Basic Operation Use [GUIDE] button Press the [GUIDE] button to display features of the ATSC program and the EPG function. Use [DISPLAY] button Press the [DISPLAY] button to view current source information. Use [EXIT] button Press the [EXIT] button to exit the OSD menu. Select channels by numbers To select a channel: Press the channel number you would like to go to. For example, to select channel number 120, press buttons 1, 2 and 0, respectively.
Basic Operation Video mode adjustment 1. Press MENU to open the OSD option 2. Press p or q to highlight Video, then press u to enter the Video menu. Video Picture Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation HUE Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Video : Select User 50 50 50 0 6 Cool Adjust : Back 3. Press p or q to highlight an option, then press t or u to adjust the option. You can adjust: ? Picture Mode - Adjusts the Picture Mode. You can select Standard, Movie, User, or Vivid.
Basic Operation ? Balance - Adjusts the volume of the left and right speakers. ? Equalizer-You can select the frequency you want to adjust and change its value. ? Sound Surround-Turns the surround sound effect on or off. ? Auto Volume Control - Turns automatic volume control on or off. The option keeps the audio in a preset range to eliminate large spikes in volume. ? SPDIF Type-Selects the SPDIF type. You can select PCM, Dolby Digital, or Off.
Basic Operation Parental Control 1. Press MENU to open the OSD option 2. Press p or q to highlight Parental, then press u to enter the Parental menu. Parental Change Password Channel Block Input Block Program Block : Select ENTER : Enter EXIT: Exit When you first use this function, the default password is [0000]. Once you input this password, you can: 3. Press p or q to highlight an option, then press t or u to adjust the option.
Basic Operation About MPAA Rating: The Motion Picture Association of America(MPAA) uses a rating system to qualify motion picture content. Television broadcasters employ a rating system to qualify the content of televison programs as well. The MPAA and TV ratings work with the V-CHIP feature and allow you to block out programming above the rating limits you determine.
Basic Operation ? Input Block - You can block the input source with this function. For example, if you want to block AV input, just highlight [AV] and press [ENTER].The AV input will not be seen in the screen. ? Change Password - The first time you use this function, use the default password. If you want to change it, first enter the new password then enter the same password again. ? Clean All - This function will let you clean all the channels stored on this TV.
Appendix Base installation instruction(for ELCHS321 only) 1. Lay a cloth or other soft material that can afford adequate weight on a flat table to avoid damage to the LCD screen. 2. Put the TV back upward and the LCD screen downward and keep it flat on the table-board. 3. Take out the base and insert it into the installing slot in the lower part of the TV in the arrow direction as illustrated in the figure. 4. Fasten the base and the TV set together with 4 screws.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions. Customer important notice: If the TV can not be operated, please unplug the power and restart . Symptoms Possible Solutions § Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press Power (Standby) . TV will not turn on § The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries. § Unplug the VGA wire and plug the power wire again.
Appendix Specifications Model ELCHS261 ELCHS321 Diagonal display size 26 inches 31.
