LCD TV 15PF9936 Operating Instructions 15PF9936/69 p1 1 4/7/03, 12:53 PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information/Precaution ................................................................................................ 3 Hooking Up Your TV Use / Care of Remote Control ....................................................4 Checking the Supplied Accessories ....................................................................................... 5 Dressing the Cables ..................................................................................................................
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.
HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC CONNECTION) Ñ Positioning of the TV set É 5 cm 5cm 5 cm Ñ Ñ É É • Place your TV set on a solid base, strong enough to withstand the weight of the set. • Leave a space of at least 5 cm around each side of the TV set to allow for proper ventilation. ª Do not place TV set near a radiator or other sources of heat. • Do not place TV set where it can be exposed to rain or excessive moisture. Antenna Connection • Connect the aerial plug to the antenna socket ¬ on the backcover.
CHECKING THE SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied together with the LCD set. MO VCR D DV DE æ v SM T o AR X AC E g NU TIV ME CO AR L SM RO b NT T V k OK TE MU PC ¬ TV 1 P q 4 RA 7 DIO 2 5 8 3 i 6 0 9 Remote Control 2 AA Batteries Antenna Cable Mains Plug Note : This plug is not representative of the actual plug.
MOUNTING PROCEDURES FOR LCD TV If you want to mount the LCD TV on any device, this set has four mounting interfaces fulfilling VESA specifications. Rear of LCD TV Screws Screws Stand 1) Lay the LCD TV face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft material to protect the screen. 2) Remove all cables connected on the TV. 3) Remove the four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD TV. 4) Screw in mounting plate. Reconnect all cables to the LCD TV. You are now ready to mount the device.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK) You can view the playback of VCR tapes (Video Disc players, camcorders, etc.) by using the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV. L Audio in (PC / HD) HD input R DC in Y FM ANT COMP 75 Pb AV1 in Pr PC input (VGA) Audio out Rear of TV Pr Pb Y VIDEO INPUT – L R Audio in Video in AV1 in Monitor out Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets on the rear of the LCD TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT sockets on the VCR.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK) DVD (Equipped with "Y", "Pb" and "Pr" and Output sockets) L R DC in Audio in (PC / HD) HD input Y Pb FM ANT COMP 75 AV1 in Pr PC input (VGA) Audio out Pr Pb Y VIDEO INPUT Y L R Audio in Pb Pr L AUDIO R Video in AV1 in Monitor out You can view the playback of DVD discs by using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT sockets at the rear of the LCD TV.
CONNECTING TO THE AUDIOEQUIPMENT,AMPLIFIER AND SUBWOOFER Connect the audio cable to the audio input of your audio equipment and to AUDIO L and R at the rear of the TV Side Controls SUBWOOFER If you have a subwoofer, connect the cable from Subwoofer Out socket to an external amplifier. SPEAKERS L R You can listen to your TV sound via your audio equipment. Note : If you want to connect more equipment to your TV, consult your dealer.
CONNECTING THE PC EQUIPMENT Adaptor To Mains Rear of TV L R DC in Audio in (PC / HD) HD input Y FM ANT COMP 75 Pb AV1 in Pr PC input (VGA) Audio out Pr Pb Y VIDEO INPUT R L Audio in Video in AV1 in Monitor out To enable you to access PC mode in the TV, you must connect the following : – – – Connect adaptor from DC in to the mains. Connect the PC input (VGA) to the Monitor Output of your PC Connect Audio L and R output of your PC to the Audio IN L and R of your LCD TV.
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL & POWER button – Switch set off to standby mode. To switch on set from standby mode, press Channel +/– , Digit (0 -9) or Power & 2 button. é v é MODE button/VCR and DVD indicators “ Press the Mode button repeatedly to choose between VCR or DVD mode. The VCR or DVD indicator will light up if ‘ selected. Once VCR or DVD mode is selected, it allows you ( access to the Record, Play, Stop, Pause, Forward and Rewind § functions for your VCR or DVD player.
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL 4 AV / TELETEXT button – In TV mode, it allows you to select the AV channels. 2 – In Teletext mode, it allows to access teletext information. 4 (Refer to section on “Using the Teletext”) v 5 5 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ON/OFF button 6 – When in PC mode, it allows you to call up a sub-screen within your main screen enabling you to watch a TV channel.
FUNCTIONS OF TV TOP CONTROLS & “ ➩ é ‘ & Mains Power button Switch mains power on or off. é Volume – / + buttons Adjust sound volume softer/louder. “ Channel – / + buttons Select channel in descending/ascending order. ‘ Remote Sensor Acts as a sensor for activating the controls of the TV when remote control handset is aimed at it. Note • You can enter the main menu by pressing both the Volume- and+buttons at the same time.
ACCESSING THE TV MAIN MENU AND SUB-MENUS The TV main menu allows you to access to the Picture, Sound, Features and Install menus How to call up the main menu Press the MENU (MENU) button to enter the main menu. , , and (Cursor The 4 buttons Up, Down, Left and Right) on the remote control allow you to select the desired menu item, make adjustments and access the sub-menus. Use the i (OSD) button to exit menu from screen.
......... OVERVIEW OF TV MAIN MENU AND SUB-MENUS First Level Second Level Third Level INSTALL Language English B. Melayu Auto Store Search Manual Store Colour System Sound System Fourth Level Auto PAL .... etc Auto B/G ....
OVERVIEW OF FM RADIO MAIN MENU AND SUB-MENUS This TV also provides you with the FM RADIO for your listening pleasure. To enable you to access the FM RADIO mode, you must connect the cable from FM Rntenna socket to the FM Radio mains. Press RADIO (FM RADIO) button to enter into FM Radio mode. Here is an overview of the FM RADIO Main menu and Sub-menus First Level Second Level Third Level SOUND Equalizer 120HZ 500HZ ....... etc.
OVERVIEW OF PC MENU AND SUB-MENUS This TV also allows you use your TV as a PC monitor. To enable you to access PC mode in the TV, you must connect the following :– & é “ ‘ ( § Connect DC input terminal to the AC adaptor. Connect the Mains Plug from the AC adaptor to the AC outlet. Connect the PC input (VGA) to the Monitor Output of your PC. Connect Audio L and R output of your PC to the Audio in (PC) L and R of your TV. Press button to enter into PC mode.
OVERVIEW OF HD MENU AND SUB-MENUS The HD (High Definition) mode offers you Picture and Sound adjustments, Mode Select and Lock Channel feature. First Level Second Level PICTURE Brightness Color Contrast Sharpness Hue Color Temperature Third Level Cool Normal Warm Full Screen Wide Screen Format SOUND Fourth Level Equalizer 120Hz 500Hz ....... etc.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU Before you access the TV installation menu, ensure you are in TV mode. If you are not in TV mode, press the (TV) button on the remote control to enter into TV mode. TV MENU k MENU k k MENU ▲ INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT • 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. ▼ 3. Enter Install menu.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU MANUAL TUNING OF LCD TV CHANNELS Manual tuning allows you to store each programmes manually. k MENU k MENU k MENU ▲ INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT • 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter Install menu. Press Button 4. 5. ▼ Result on Screen Press button repeatedly until MANUAL STORE is selected. Enter MANUAL STORE menu.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU SELECTING THE COLOUR/SOUND SYSTEM This feature allows you to select your desired COLOUR and SOUND system. If AUTO is selected, the respective colour and sound system will be automatically selected according to the transmission system. Note : Select your desired colour and sound system manually if reception is poor at AUTO mode. If the colour system is selected manually, that is, AUTO is not selected, the sound system selected should also not be AUTO and vice versa.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU FINE TUNING OF LCD TV CHANNELS This feature allows you to adjust picture reception in areas of weak reception. MENU k k MENU k MENU ▲ INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT • 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. ▼ 3. Enter Install menu. Result on Screen Press Button 4. Press button repeatedly until MANUAL STORE is selected. 5. Enter MANUAL STORE menu.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU SORTING OF LCD TV CHANNELS This menu allows you to change channel number of your choice for a particular station. MENU MENU k k k MENU ▲ INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT • 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter Install menu. Result on Screen Press Button 4. Press button repeatedly until SORT is selected. 5. Enter SORT menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU EDITING OF LCD TV CHANNELS This feature allows you to edit or skip channels which 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. MENU k k MENU k MENU ▲ INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT • 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV INSTALLATION MENU NAMING OF LCD TV CHANNELS This feature allows you to enter a new name or modify an existing name of a channel for 40 programmes (from 1 to 40) including external channels. MENU MENU k k k MENU ▲ INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT • 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter Install menu. Press Button Result on Screen 4. or or MENU i Press button repeatedly until NAME is highlighted. 5.
USING THE LCD TV PICTURE/SOUND MENU The picture and sound menus allow you to make adjustments to the picture and sound. It also allow you to select and activate other features in the menu. 1. Press the MENU (MENU) button to enter main menu. (CURSOR UP/DOWN) buttons to select the items on the 2. Use the PICTURE/SOUND menu. (CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT) buttons to access the sub-menus. 3. Use the Picture menu items Activities PICTURE Brightness Increase or decrease brightness level.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU ACTIVATING 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 or when the TV is on standby mode. Note : For the timer to function, the set must not be switched off. Once the set is switched off, the timer is disabled. k MENU MENU k MENU k FEATURES ▲ É ▼ • • • • TIMER MODE SELECT CHILD LOCK FORMAT TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE 1. Enter main menu. 2.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU ......... ACTIVATING THE TIMER Press Button Result on TV Screen 13. Enter STOP TIME mode. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 14. Key in the time you want the programme to be switched off. FEATURES TIMER • • Ñ • • 15. Exit from STOP TIME mode. MENU ▲ • 15:30 É ▼ FEATURES TIMER • • • 16. Select CHANNEL. TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE Ñ • ▲ TIME START TIMEE STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE • 3 É ▼ ▼ 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 17.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU USING THE MODE SELECT This menu allows you to go into FM RADIO, HD or PC mode. MENU k MENU k MENU k FEATURES ▲ É ▼ • • • • TIMER MODE SELECT CHILD LOCK WIDE SCREEN TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select FEATURES. 3. Enter FEATURES menu. Result on TV Screen Press Button 4. Select MODE SELECT. FEATURES • Ñ • • TIMER MODE SELECT CHILD LOCK WIDE SCREEN ▲ ▲ • É FM RADIO HD PC ▼ 5.Enter MODE SELECT menu.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (ACCESS CODE) The Child Lock feature allows you to lock channels on your TV Top Controls to prevent your children from watching programmes you deem undesirable. Note : You cannot have access to the locked channels via the top controls of the TV set once the channels are locked. You can only have access to the locked channels via the remote control. Keep the remote control out of reach so as to prevent your children from having access to it.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (CHANGE CODE) Press Button Result on TV Screen 8. Select CHANGE CODE. FEATURES CHILD LOCK • LOCK CHANNEL Ñ CHANGE CODE • CLEAR ALL ENTER NEW CODE – – – – 9. Enter CHANGE CODE mode. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 10. Key in the access code of your choice. 11. Confirm access code. 0 When the new code is confirmed, the message CORRECT will appear.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (LOCK CHANNEL) MENU k MENU k MENU k FEATURES ▲ É ▼ • • • • TIMER MODE SELECT CHILD LOCK FORMAT TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select FEATURES. 3. Enter FEATURES menu. Press Button Result on TV Screen 4. Select CHILD LOCK . FEATURES • • • • ▲ É ▼ 5. Enter ACCESS CODE mode. Ñ 7. Enter LOCK CHANNEL mode. or 8. Select the channel you want to block. 9. Activate blocking of channel.
ACCESSING THE LCD TV FEATURES MENU ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (CLEAR ALL) To unlock channels that you have locked, enter the Child Lock menu and activate the CLEAR ALL mode. MENU k MENU k MENU k FEATURES ▲ É ▼ • • • • TIMER MODE SELECT CHILD LOCK FORMAT TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select FEATURES. 3. Enter FEATURES menu. Press Button Result on TV Screen 4. Select CHILD LOCK. FEATURES • • • • ▲ É ▼ 5. Enter ACCESS CODE mode. Ñ 7.
USING THE SCREEN FORMAT You can have a choice of different formats for your viewing pleasure, namely : - 4:3 mode, EXPAND 4:3 mode and COMPRESS 16:9 mode through the FORMAT menu. How to access the Screen Format 1. Press the MENU (MENU) button to enter main menu FEATURES (CURSOR DOWN) button and press the repeatedly until FEATURES is selected. ▲ É ▼ • • • • 2. Press the (CURSOR RIGHT) button to enter FEATURES menu.
ACTIVATING THE SLEEPTIMER Sleeptimer function allows you to select a time period in which the set will switch to standby mode automatically upon reaching the selected time period. You have a choice of time period starting from OFF up to a maximum of 240 minutes 1. Press the (SLEEPTIMER) button to display the time period. SLEEP OFF 2. Press the (SLEEPTIMER) button repeatedly to cycle through the various time periods and select the time period of your choice.
ACTIVATING THE LCD TV SMART PICTURE / SOUND CONTROL SMART PICTURE feature offers you a choice of 5 picture settings, namely, RICH, NATURAL, SOFT, PERSONAL and MULTIMEDIA. SMART SOUND feature offers you a choice of 4 sound settings, namely, THEATRE, MUSIC, VOICE and PERSONAL. SMART SMART 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.
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.
USING THE TELETEXT § Dual Page Text 2 MODE A/CH v VCR DVD æ § g X b è è Hold SMART ACTIVE SMART X ç o g CONTROL k MENU ! ! MUTE ¬ V CH OK PC For a teletext page with sub-pages, press the Cursor Left or Right button to access the previous subpage or the next subpage. ç Reveal/ Conceal Press the button once to reveal hidden information (solutions to puzzles, riddles, etc). Press the button the second time to conceal information.
ACCESSING THE FM RADIO INSTALLATION MENU This TV also provides you with the FM RADIO for your listening pleasure. To enable you to access the FM RADIO mode, you must connect the cable from FM Antenna socket to the FM Radio mains. Press Button RADIO Result on TV Screen 1. Enter into FM Radio mode. Ñ • • • SOUND FEATURES INSTALL EQUALIZER BALANCE AVL INCR.SURROUND • • • SOUND FEATURES INSTALL LANGUAGE AUTO STORE MANUAL STORE SORT NAME É ▼ 2. Enter FM RADIO main menu. MENU 3.
USING THE FM RADIO SOUND MENU The Sound menu allows you to make adjustments to the sound. Note: Ensure you are in FM RADIO mode before you access FM RADIO main menu. k MENU k MENU SOUND ▲ • • • • • ▼ 1. Press button to enter FM RADIO main menu. SOUND option is highlighted. or EQUALIZER BALANCE AVL INCR.SURROUND 120HZ 500HZ 1500HZ 5KHZ 10KHZ 2. Press button to enter the SOUND menu. MENU 3. In the SOUND menu, press É button to adjust level or select desired setting.
ACCESSING THE FM RADIO FEATURES MENU ACTIVATING THE TIMER The Timer feature allows you to set the timer to switch to another FM channel at a specified time while you are listening another FM channel. For the timer to function, the set must not be switched off. Once the set is switched off, the timer is disabled. Note : Ensure you are in FM RADIO mode before you access FM RADIO main menu. MENU k k MENU MENU k FEATURES ▲ É ▼ • • • ▲ 1. Enter FM RADIO main menu. 2. Select FEATURES.
ACCESSING THE FM RADIO FEATURES MENU USING THE MODE SELECT This feature allows you to go into TV, HD or PC mode. Note : Ensure you are in FM RADIO mode before you access FM RADIO main menu. MENU k k MENU MENU k FEATURES ▲ É ▼ • • • 1. Enter FM RADIO main menu. 2. Select FEATURES. Press Button TIMER MODE SELECT SCREENSAVER TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL ACTIVATE 3. Enter FEATURES menu. Result on Screen 4. Select MODE SELECT. FEATURES • Ñ • TIMER MODE SELECT SCREENSAVER TV HD PC 5.
ACCESSING THE PC MODE This TV also allows you use your TV as a PC monitor. To enable you to access PC mode in the TV, you must connect the following :– & Connect DC input terminal to the AC adaptor. é Connect the Mains Plug from the AC adaptor to the AC outlet. “ Connect Audio L and R output of your PC to the Audio IN L and R of your TV. ‘ Press PC ( Press MENU button to enter into PC mode. button to enter into the PC Main Controls Menu.
PC DISPLAY SETUP When you are using the TV as a Computer Display, follow the procedures for PC Display setup. Note : Different Window versions may give different PC Display setup procedures. 1. Press (PC) button on the remote control to enter PC mode. Note : The LCD TV will go on standby mode automatically within 5 seconds if no PC signal is detected. PC 2. Click on “Settings” on the Window Start menu. 3. Select “Control Panel”. 4. Click on “Display” and a display dialog-box will appear. 5.
PC MODES SUPPORT Note : If the signal from the system does not equal the PC Modes Support, there may be no video or corrupted video. Proceed to change the system to the right resolution that the PC mode support. No.
ACCESSING THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE The HD mode offers you Picture and Sound adjustments, Mode Select and Lock Channel feature. USING THE HD PICTURE / SOUND MENU The HD Picture and Sound menus allow you to make adjustments to the picture and sound. It alsoallow you to select and activate other features in the menu. 1. Press the HD 2. Press the MENU (HD) button to enter HD mode. (MENU) button to enter main menu. (CURSOR UP/DOWN) buttons to select the items on the 3. Use the HD PICTURE/SOUND menu.
ACCESSING THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE USING THE HD MODE SELECT The HD MODE SELECT feature allows you to switch to TV MODE, FM RADIO MODE, or PC MODE. 1. In HD mode, press the HD main menu. MENU (MENU) button to enter (CURSOR DOWN) button 2. Press the repeatedly until MODE SELECT is highlighted. 3. Use the (CURSOR /RIGHT) button to MODE SELECT menu 4. Use the (CURSOR UP/DOWN) buttons to select TV MODE, FM RADIO MODE or PC MODE.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE (TV MODE) 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 whether adaptor is connected properly into cinch. • 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.
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE (PC / FM RADIO MODE) Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms when you are in PC /FM RADIO mode . 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 Incorrect Display position • Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position and/ or Vertical Position in the PC Mains Controls menu.
SPECIFICATIONS 15PF9936 Picture tube screen size 380 mm Audio Output 2 X 3W TV System NTSC M 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 without stand Length Height Depth 493 mm 307 mm 65 mm Set Dimensions with stand Length Height Depth 493 mm 343 mm 176 mm Net Weight of Set with stand 6.2 kg Note For Operating Voltage, Frequency, Power Consumption and Version Number, refer to the type number on mains adaptor.
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