OWNER'S MANUAL TFTV-201 20.1" TFT LCD Monitor TV Palsonic Corporation Pty Ltd 1 Joynton Avenue WATERLOO NSW 201 7 AUSTRALIA Tel 61 2 93137111 Fax 61 293137555 www.palsonic.com.
Contents Safety Instructions ................................................................... General safety precautions ..................................................... 3 4 Parts Description Front Panel .......................................................................... Rear Panel ........................................................................... Remote Control Unit ............................................................ 5 6 7~8 MENU TREE ...................................
Safety Instructions Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adapter outlet, make sure the voltage designation of the DC adapter corresponds to the local electrical supply. Never insert anything metallic into the cabinet openings of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor: doing so may create the danger of electric shock. To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of the LCD monitor. Only a qualified Technician should open the case of the LCD monitor.
General safety precautions This Monitor has been engineered and manufactured to assure your safety. You can prevent serious electrical shock and other hazards by keeping in mind the following: Do not place anything heavy, wet or magnetic on the monitor or the power cord. Never cover the ventilation openings with any material and never touch them with metallic or inflammable materials. Avoid operating the monitor in extreme heat, humidity or areas affected by dust.
Parts Description Front Panel 1. SPEAKER 2. POWER switches the set off (stand-by mode) and on. 3. MENU display the main on-screen menu. Exit from sub-menu. 4. SELECT select input signal or select submenu of the on-screen menus. 5. Volume UP, Volume DOWN adjust the volume. Also adjust the value of a menu option. 6. CH UP, CH DOWN change channels. Also used to highlight selections on the on-screen menus.
Parts Description Rear Panel 1. VIDEO OUTPUT 2. AUDIO OUTPUT connects to the audio input port of an additional device. 3. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Y, Cb, Cr (480i) video signals from DVD. 4. VIDEO 2 INPUT video signal from VCR or similar devices. 5. AUDIO 2 INPUT audio signals from VCR or similar device. 6. HEAD PHONE JACK 7. S-VIDEO IN S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or laser disc player. 8. VIDEO 1 INPUT video signals from VCR or similar device. 9. AUDIO 1 INPUT audio signals from VCR or similar device.
Remote Control Unit 7
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Controller You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote controller when you: Purchase the set. Find that the remote controller is no longer operating correctly. 1 Remove the cover of the remote controller by pressing the symbol and pulling the cover space in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert 2 batteries (AAA size), Care about the polarities. 3 Replace the cover by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.
Menu Tree Main Menu PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SOUND SHARPNESS (TV/VIDEO mode) COLOR TEMP (PC mode) COLOR (TV/VIDEO mode) TINT (TV/VIDEO mode, NTSC System) TREBLE BASS BALANCE S.
Connecting a PC 1 Turn off your computer and monitor. 2 Connect a PC D-Sub cable between your PC and PC-VIDEO-IN of the monitor. And then fasten the screws of both sides of the cable. 3 Connect a PC Audio Cable between the Sound Output jack of the sound card on a PC and the PC-AUDIO-IN of the monitor. 4 Connect a DC Power unit cable to the Power jack on the rear of your monitor. And connect a power cable to the DC Power unit before connecting to a power outlet.
Viewing a PC screen Initial set PC mode 1 Power on your monitor by pressing the POWER button on the main set or on the remote controller. 2 Use the PC button on the remote controller to switch to the PC mode. Then the PC screen is automatically set. When a CD-Title runs, the music is output from speakers. (You can use an external speaker via the Audio Output jack on the rear of the main set.) 1 Press the MENU button and the PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL or VOL FUNCTION menu.
Viewing a PC screen Adjusting the Picture Settings Your monitor has several settings which allow you to control picture quality: CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR TEMPERATURE 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the CH or CH buttons to select one of the following options: CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOUR TEMPERATURE 3 Press the SEL button. 4 Press the VOL or VOL personal preference.
Viewing a PC screen Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference: TREBLE, BASS, BALANCE, S.MODE 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL or VOL SOUND menu. buttons to move the 3 Use the CH or CH following options: TREBLE BASS BALANCE S.MODE 4 Press the SEL button. 5 Press the VOL or VOL personal preference. buttons to select one of the buttons to suit your S.
Viewing a PC screen Adjusting the Geometry Settings The geometry settings can be adjusted to centre your viewing screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL , VOL GEOMETRY menu. 3 Use the CH or CH following options: H-POSITION V-POSITION AUTO POSITION 4 Press the SEL button. 5 Press the VOL or VOL position of screen.
Viewing a PC screen PC Stable Adjustment When the screen is unstable in PC settings, or to make your PC stable by adjusting the Clock and Phase, set the PC in the following sequence: 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL , VOL FUNCTION menu. 3 Use the CH button move to TRACKING and then press the SEL button. Result: The TRACKING menu is displayed. 4 Use the CH or CH following options: AUTO TRACKING CLOCK PHASE buttons to select one of the 5 To adjust the..
Connecting to watch TV or VCR Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network AIR To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of following sources: An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial (not recommendable) A cable television network 1. In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75 ohm coaxial socket on the bottom of the television. 2. Press the TV mode button on the remote controller.
Viewing a TV/VCR screen Adjusting the Picture Settings 1 Your TV have several settings which allow you to control picture quality: CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, COLOUR, TINT 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the CH or CH following options: CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOUR TINT (NTSC System) 3 Press the SEL button. 4 Press the VOL or VOL personal preference. 5 Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear.
Adjusting the Picture Settings 2 By pressing the P.STD button on the remote control, you can sequentially select any one of the four possible preferred analogue picture presets. Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will be changed as follows. CUSTOM STANDARD STRONG MOVIE SOFT CUSTOM Select this mode to view the adjusted picture you want. STANDARD Select this mode to view the factory - presetting standard picture. STRONG Select this mode to - view a powerful and clear picture.
Viewing a TV/VCR screen Adjusting the Sound Settings 1 The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference: TREBLE, BASS, BALANCE, S.MODE / MTS 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL ,VOL SOUND menu. 3 Use the CH or CH buttons to select one of the following options: TREBLE BASS BALANCE S.MODE (PAL System) MTS (NTSC System) 4 Press the SEL button. 5 Press the VOL or VOL buttons to suit your personal preference. S.
Adjusting the Sound Settings 2 By pressing the S.STD button on the remote control, You may get more best sound and change the sound of a suit with a video source. Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will be changed as follows. CUSTOM STANDARD MUSIC MOVIE SPEECH CUSTOM Select this mode to listen the adjusted sound you want. STANDARD Select this mode to listen the factory - presetting standard sound. MUSIC Select this mode to listen the music video or the live picture source.
Channel Memory (PAL System) Storing the Channels Automatically You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television in your country and store all the channels found automatically. The channels are stored in the order in which they appear in the frequency bands. It is possible that the automatically allocated numbers may not correspond to those by which you wish to identify the channels. If this is the case, you can then sort them manually. 1 Press the MENU button.
Channel Memory (PAL System) Storing the Channel Manually When storing channels manually, you can choose: whether or not store each of the channels found. The number by which you wish to identify each stored channel. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The picture menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL or VOL FUNCTION menu. 3 Press the CH or CH button to select the TUNING option and press the SEL button. Result: The tuning menu is displayed.
Channel Memory (PAL System) 9 To assign a program number to the channel, press the VOL or VOL button until you find the correct number. 10 Press the CH 11 Press the VOL search. 12 When the screen is fine tuned, press the CH to move the STORE. 13 Press the VOL or VOL button, the channel will automatically stored in memory displaying OK for a moment. 14 Repeat steps 8~13 for each channel to be stored.
Channel Memory (PAL System) Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not fine-tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine-tune the channel manually. 1 Press the MENU button. Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed. 2 Use the VOL or VOL FUNCTION menu. 3 Press the CH or CH button to select the TUNING option and press the SEL button. Result: The tuning menu is displayed.
Channel Memory (PAL System) Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the VOL or VOL FUNCTION menu. 3 Press the CH or CH button to select the TUNING option and press the SEL button. Result: The tuning menu is displayed. 4 Press the CH or CH button to move the CH SKIP and press the SEL button.
Teletext Teletext Decoder Most television channels carry "teletext", pages of written information that provide information such as : Television program tables News bulletins Weather forecasts Sports results Subtitles for the hard of hearing .. .. . The teletext pages are organised according to six categories: Part contents A B C D E F Selected page number. Broadcasting station identity. Current page number or search status. Date and time. Text. Status information.
Teletext Teletext Decoder Press the numeric buttons on the remote controller to enter the page number directly: 1 Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. 2 If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence. To freeze the display on a given page, press the HOLD ( ). Press the HOLD again to resume.
Other Functions SLEEP You don’t have to remember to switch the set turn off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to stand-by after the preset time elapses. For selecting you desired number of minutes, press the SLEEP button several times or Continuously. OFF will appear on the screen, followed by 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180. NOTE: 1. To view the remaining sleep time, press the SLEEP button once. 2.
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your LCD monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before contacting customer service, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. What you see... Screen is blank and power indicator is off "CHECK CABLE OR SIGNAL" message “INVALID MODE" message Suggested Actions . . . . . Ensure that the power cord is firmly connected and the LCD monitor is on. Connecting a PC, page 13.
APPENDIX B: Troubleshooting Suggested Actions Problem . No sound . . Sound level is too low Sound is too high pitched or too low pitched . . . . Ensure that the audio cable is firmly connected to both the audio-in jack on your monitor and the audio-out jack on your sound card. Reference Connecting a PC, TV or VCR, page 13, 19.
APPENDIX C: Specification MONITOR FUNCTION LCD Panel Input / Output TV (PAL System) Type 20.1" (48cm) TFT LCD Display Area 408 mm x 306 mm Display Colour 16,777,216 (8-bit) Pixel Pitch 0.6375 mm x 0.6375 mm Max. Resolution VGA 640 x 480 (@75Hz) Interface TTL Viewing Angle 120 degrees horizontal / 90 degrees vertical Contrast Ratio 350 : 1 (typical) Brightness 400cd/m 2 Physical Rotation +30 degrees Up, -5 degrees Down Horizontal Frequency 31.
APPENDIX D: Display Modes If the signal from the system equals to the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system doesn’t equal to the standard signal mode, adjust the mode with referring to the Video card user guide because the screen might not display or only the power LED might be on. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimised during manufacturing.
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