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LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment ENGLISH [European Union] This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-oflife. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Warning 2 Please follow all the guidelines below Follow this manual regarding setup! Do not allow the TV to fall! z Do not rest your elbows on, or allow children to hang from the TV. There is a risk that the TV will fall and cause injuries. z Connect only to a 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz AC outlet.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM To set up your TV Connecting the external devices and aerial Choosing a video connection Language Polski Initial settings Magyar Português Català Türkçe First things first! z Warning............................................. 2 10 Getting started z Remote control.................................. 4 z Names and functions of parts ........... 6 z Getting started ..................................
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Remote control The functions of the remote control buttons are explained as follows. 4 Display on-screen menu. “Customising your TV” (P. 22) Mute. Turn on / off (standby) the TV. Select and confirm settings in menus. Change channel / page. Enter channel / page number. Volume control. Channel information. “Watching TV” (P. 17) View teletext. “Viewing teletext” (P. 18) Watch video etc. “Watching videos / DVDs” (P. 19) To the previous channel.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Choose a favourite channel. (P. 17) Display sub-pages when viewing teletext. (P. 18) Save your favourite page when viewing teletext. (P. 18) Switch briefly from teletext to TV when viewing teletext. (P. 19) Operate JVC VCRs and other devices 1 DVD players 2 VCRs and DVD recorders Turn on the device 3 Select a channel (VCR mode) Rewind / Playback / Fast-forward Change the aspect ratio. (P.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Names and functions of parts 6 Volume Change channel / EXT terminal. To switch to an external input, press P repeatedly. Turn on / off (standby) the TV. Remote control sensor Headphone jack (stereo mini jack R3.5 mm) Power lamp ON: Lit OFF: Unlit z When “Power Lamp” is set to “Off”, the Power lamp will not light up. g“Power Lamp” (P.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Be careful when handling the glossy finish of the TV The glossy finish of the TV scratches easily. z Protection films have been pasted onto the glossy finish of the TV to prevent scratches. Peel off the films after the TV has been placed properly. z If the glossy finish gets dirty, clear the dust off the glossy finish first. Then wipe softly with the cleaning cloth provided.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Getting started 8 Please read P. 9 - 15 of this manual to set up your TV. Check accessories Remote control RM-C1822B 䡵 Installation requirements z To avoid overheating, ensure the unit has ample room. 200 mm “AA/R6” Batteries (For confirming the TV works) Cleaning cloth (For details on using the cleaning cloth, see P. 7.) WARNING: Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Note z Please read the user manuals of each device before setting up. z Connecting cables are not supplied with this TV. EXT-2 EXT-3 EXT-1 USE Satellite broadcast tuner AUDIO OUT D VCR / DVD recorder DVD player C/E TROUBLE? Not available.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Getting started Choose your best connection You can connect your TV to other devices in different ways. Check your devices and choose the best connection. In addition, please read “Notes” before using. Picture quality Other devices Connecting cables Please do not change any of the menu settings before completing the “Initial settings” (P. 13). Otherwise, the “Initial settings” will not start automatically.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM EXT-2 Input z Composite video (analogue) z S-Video (analogue) z Audio L / R (analogue) Output z Dubbing out (composite video and audio L/R) (analogue) D SCART (Euroconnector) SCART cable Input z Composite video (analogue) z Audio L / R (analogue) Select the dubbing source in “Ext Setting”. (P. 27) Change the EXT-3 setting from “ ” (component) to “ ” (composite). (P.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Getting started Connecting the aerial Connect the aerial AERIAL z After all the connections have been made, insert the plug into an AC outlet. Connect a VCR / DVD recorder AERIAL EXT-1 EXT-2 VCR / DVD recorder z After all the connections have been made, insert the plug into an AC outlet.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Initial settings The initial settings will begin automatically when the TV is turned on for the very first time. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform the settings. 1 4 Auto Program Country United Kingdom Deutschland France Italia España Nederland Belgium Turn on z If the remote control doesn’t work, confirm that the mode is set to “TV”.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Getting started Editing channels Move You can edit the channel list.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Register a new channel Manual PR AV 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 ID ______ ARD CH/CC CH 02 CH 03 CH 04 CH 05 CH 06 CC 01 CC 02 (B / G) z If necessary, press X to change the broadcasting system. g“Receivable broadcast systems” (P. 30) ENGLISH IMPORTANT PREPARE Manual Select a system B Set SETTING z Press the red or green button. Auto-search begins, and the nearest frequency is imported.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Enjoy your new TV! Watching TV PAGE 19 PAGE PR List PR ID AV _ _ _ _ _ _ 01 ARD 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 16 17 Watching videos / DVDs Customising your TV 䡵 Picture settings (Picture Mode, Features, etc.) PAGE Viewing teletext 18 PAGE 22 䡵 Sound settings (Stereo/t-u, 3D Cinema Sound, etc.) 䡵 Features settings (Sleep Timer / Child Lock, etc.) 䡵 Set Up settings (Auto Program, Language, etc.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Watching TV 1 Note z To soften the picture for daily use, change the setting in “Picture Mode” g “Picture Mode” (P. 22) Turn on The power lamp on the TV lights. Channel information and clock z If the remote control doesn’t work, confirm that the mode is set to “TV”. Channel information 1 z Press again to turn the screen off and put the TV into standby mode. z To completely turn off the TV, unplug the power plug.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Viewing teletext 18 This TV can display TV broadcasts and teletext on the same channel in two windows. 1 2 When watching TV F.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Watching videos / DVDs Hold the current page 1 䡵 Release g Press “ ” again Select the video source Ext Mode Ext Mode 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Reveal hidden pages Display hidden information (answers to quizzes, etc.) 2 Enlarge the text Double the size of the displayed text ATV EXT-1 EXT-2 EXT-3 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 A select B watch E.g.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Useful functions 20 Zoom 3D Cinema Sound Change the aspect ratio Enjoy ambient sound 1 On 2 Select the aspect ratio Auto Regular Panoramic 14:9 Zoom 16:9 Zoom 16:9 Zoom Subtitle Full Slim Panoramic Zoom 3 3D Cinema Sound On Off A select Zoom z You can adjust the “3D Cinema Sound” settings in the “3D Cinema Sound” menu. (P. 24) z “3D Cinema Sound” does not work with headphones.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Sleep Timer Change the sound mode or language Set a time for the TV to turn off automatically 1 1 2 2 Select the sound mode or language Set the time Sound Bass Treble Balance Hyper Sound 3D Cinema Sound Sleep Timer A select A select 0 Off B set 120 Off B set ENGLISH IMPORTANT PREPARE Stereo/t-u 䡵 Cancel g Set the time to “0”. 䡵 Remaining time g Display this menu again.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Customising your TV 1 2 22 Picture Display the menu bar Picture Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Hue Colour Temp. Features Display the desired menu select Picture Standard Normal Picture Mode 3 Change or adjust the setting Picture Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Hue Colour Temp. Features Press “ ” to hide the bottom area of the menu. Press again to display it.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Features Digital VNR DigiPure Movie Theatre Colour Management Picture Management Smart Picture Dynamic Backlight MPEG Noise Reduction Colour System 4:3 Auto Aspect Off Off Auto On On On On On MPEG Noise Reduction Note z “Smart Picture” is not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Bright” (P. 22).
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 24 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Customising your TV Sound 3D Cinema Sound Sound Surround: Adjust the surround level (Low / Mid / High) Bass Boost: Off Auto Volume Control Emphasize the bass sound (Low / Mid / High) Auto Volume Control: Maintains a uniform sound volume even if the sound becomes loud suddenly during commercial breaks etc. (On / Off) z To turn on / off the “3D Cinema Sound”, refer to “3D Cinema Sound” (P. 20). z “3D Cinema Sound” does not work with headphones.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Blue Back Features Sleep Timer Child Lock Blue Back Favourite Setting Power Lamp Favourite Setting On On Favourite Setting Sleep Timer Timer for turning off the TV (P. 21) Child Lock 0 0 0 B to the next column C set 0 z OK button does not work. Select a channel and lock it. ( PR 07 CH/CC CH CH CH CH CH CC CC 02 03 04 05 06 01 02 Lock / Release (blue) Lights the power lamp (P.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Customising your TV Set Up Set Up Auto Program Edit / Manual Language Ext Setting HDMI-1 Audio Setting Edit/Manual Language Automatically registers the channels 䡵 To change the country, perform step 1 only. 1 select Auto Program 2 Ireland Switzerland Danmark Sverige Österreich Norge Suomi z For the next page (yellow) Start “Auto Program” Edit Auto Program (blue) CH 02 0% z If “ACI Start” appears, select and start settings.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM 1 S-In z“ ” mark will appear at the selected “EXT”. z The device selection display will change from “E2” to “S2”.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Troubleshooting 28 Problem Severe noise or snow Basics z Is the TV connected correctly to the aerial? z Change the direction of the aerial.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Actions z If you hear both the left and right sound from one side of the speaker even after adjusting the speaker balance to one side, set “Hyper Sound” and “3D Cinema Sound” to “Off”. (P. 20, 24) Some functions do not work z It is not a malfunction. Depending on the situation, some function items will be displayed in black colour and will not work. (P.
LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Technical information What is “ACI” (Automatic Channel Installation)? Some cable companies transmit a signal called “ACI” which contains information that allows TV channels to be registered automatically on your TV. When an ACI signal is received, “ACI Start / ACI Skip” appears in the “Auto Program” screen. Receivable broadcast systems Depending on the country selected during “Auto Program”, the receivable broadcast system differs.
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LT-42A90BU_EN.book Page 32 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:24 AM Specifications 32 Model LT-32A90BU LT-42A90BU Broadcasting systems CCIR I / B / G / D / K / L (See “Receivable broadcast systems”, P. 30) Colour systems TV broadcast: PAL, SECAM External input: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58/4.
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