user’s guide | LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV For use with models: L32HD41/L32HD31R contents connections 6 remote 19 features 20 menus 25 FAQs 30 warranty 36 Table of contents 1
Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous main voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. 2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 4. Do not negate the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
Table of Contents Important Information ................................................................................................................................. i Important Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................... i Chapter 1 I Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup ..........................................................................................................................
Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ................................................................................................................. 19 Chapter 3 I Using TV Features Channel Banner ............................................................................................................................... 20 Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................................
1 Connections and Setup Before Initial Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Safety Information • Protect components from overheating.
Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, and instead, follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall instructions. Step 1 Step 2 Place the plastic bag off the TV and place it on a table or other flat surface. Place the TV set face Remove the stand cap from the TV cabinet.
Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your TV, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal. What You Need Antenna (Rabbit Ears) or Outdoor Antenna with Coaxial Cable Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV.
Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect components, such as DVD players and setup boxes, to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connections are best for you. Proceed to the appropriate pages to connect your components. Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to...
Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect the yellow video cable to the (VID 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player. 2. Connect the red and white audio cables to the (VID 2) right and left audio jacks on the side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player.
Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 10 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 for instructions.
HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 jack. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 Don’t forget: If necessary, connect AUDIO antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 PC INPUT VIDEO for instructions.
PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC INPUT VIDEO jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. HDMI/DVI INPU 1 Don’t forget: If necessary, connect AUDIO antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 8 PC INPUT VIDEO for instructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the component, such as a DVD player or a VCR. 2. Turn on the TV and the component you want to view. 3.
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover.
Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If English is your preferred language, press OK and proceed to set the TV Location Mode. To choose another language, press the down arrow until that language is highlighted, and select it by pressing the OK button.
What To Expect Watching TV Analog Channels An “A” next to the channel number denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available. Go to page 24 for more explanation of screen formats. Watching TV Digital Channels A “D” next to the channel number denotes that you are watching a digital channel.
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) HDMI INPUT 2 HDMI/DVI INPUT 1 L Y DVI AUDIO Pb R COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Pr VIDEO L R COMPONENT INPUT (CMPT) L AUDIO R AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID1) S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PC INPUT ANTENNA/CABLE This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Side Input Jacks SERVICE For service use only. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VID 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. • L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack. The left audio connectors are usually white. For mono audio sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT. • R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO INPUT 2 jack.The right audio connector is usually red.
2 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons Number Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the “.” button to enter the sub-channel and press OK. Arrows ( / / / ) Use the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls.
3 Using TV Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that may appear when you press the INFO button on the remote control. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). MONO A135 A 135 1:14 PM If the channel is analog, A is displayed. If it’s a digital channel, D isdisplayed.
Create Password This option enables you to set your own password for parental controls. Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit 1. Press MENU on the remote control. The Main Menu appears. 2. Press the up or down arrow to select Parental Control. 3. Press OK or the right arrow button to display options. 4. Select Create Password; then press OK or the right arrow button to open this menu.
US V-Chip TV Ratings Blocking Age-Based Ratings TV Rating Status Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y D L S V FV View View View View View View Press OK to view/block movies with this rating. You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. 1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu. If parental controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. 2. Highlight and select V-Chip. 3.
US V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit Menu, follow these steps: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip. Then highlight and select US V-Chip. 5. Highlight and select Movie Ratings. 6. Press the down arrow to scroll to the rating you want to change. 7.
Block Buttons Select this option to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s side panel buttons so that they Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Lock Parental Control Select Channel Block Channel Button Block V-Chip Change Password -- -- -- -A2 can't be used. The remote still tunes to any channel. If you're using this to keep children from changing channels, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the side panel blocked.
4 Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Parental Control Menu is discussed in Chapter 3. To access the menu system, follow these steps: Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the up or down arrow to highlight an option and press OK or the right arrow to display it. 3.
Dynamic Backlight Turn on this option to automatically adjust the brightness of the backlight according to the content of the incoming signal. This optimizes the picture quality and decreases power consumption. Color Warmth - This option allows you to select one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a bluer palette of picture colors; Normal; or Warm for a redder palette of color. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K. Use the left or right arrow to make adjustments.
Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If the preferred language is not broadcast with the program, then the TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). There are 16 available default languages. Current Audio Language (not available for analog channels) – Press the right arrow to choose from the list of languages available for the program you’re watching.
Digital CC Style If available, this allows you to customize the following display options: Digital CC Style Picture Sound Setup List & Labels Parental Control Exit Digital CC Size Digital CC Font Digital CC Opacity Digital CC Color Digital CC Background Opacity Digital CC Background Color Small Style1 Solid White Small. Solid Black Digital CC Font Allows you to select a character design for the digital closed caption text.
List & Labels Menu Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each video input channel. From the Main Menu, select List and Labels; press OK to display options. Channel Number Press the CH+/CH- to select the channel number. In Channel List If you’ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel list, highlight In Channel List and press the OK button or right arrow to place a check in the checkbox.
5 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. You may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 8 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The TV won’t turn on. • • • • Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in another device. The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls. Select the Block Buttons feature on the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box.
The buttons on the side panel don’t work. • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Button Block feature in the Parental Control Menu and press OK to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for 10 minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again. The TV turns off unexpectedly. • The electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again.
The Remote control doesn’t work. • Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a clear path. • The remote may not be aimed directly at the TV. • The batteries in the remote may be weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. You are experiencing problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls. • If the rating limits don’t work, you must lock the settings.
V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts.
TTE Technology, Inc. (“TTE”) Limited Warranty All LCD Models EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES).
What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods. • Signal reception problems not caused by your unit. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Batteries.
TTE Technology Canada Ltd. (“TTE”) Limited Warranty Limited Warranty EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER, AND AS DESCRIBED BELOW TTE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL ACTUAL AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT USED FOR INSTITUTIONAL OR OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RENTAL PURPOSES). What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship to the original purchaser.
What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit.
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
