PLV3117i 17” DIGITAL LCD TV with Docking for iPod OWNER'S MANUAL E-1
Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Audio Selection (DVD) ................................... 18 Subtitle Selection (DVD) ................................ 18 Angle Selection (DVD) ................................... 18 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ................................... 19 Display Function (DVD). ................................... 19 Locating a Specific Title (DVD) ......................... 19 Locating a Specific Chapter/Track .................... 19 Locating a Specific Time. ...................................
disc formats This unit can playback: JPG-CD DVDs [8cm/12cm disc] picture viewer CD-R/CD-RW audio cds [8cm/12cm disc] Compatible Region Management Information Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVDs. If the region number printed on the DVD does not correspond to the region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc. The region number of this unit is .
REMOTE CONTROL Using the Remote Control • Point the remote control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit. • When using this unit in bright light, the infrared REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR may not work properly. • The recommended effective distance for using the remote control is about 16 feet. TO CHANGE THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERies 1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert two “AAA” batteries.
remote CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE Press to enter digital sub-channels (i.e. 11.3 or 12.7) iPod RETURN Button 1 2 Press to return to the previous menu in iPod mode. 5. TV MENU Button Press to display the on-screen TV menu. 6. VOLUME (- / +) Buttons Press to adjust the volume level. 7. CURSOR ( , , , ) Buttons Press to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings. ENTER • OK Button Press to confirm selections on a menu screen. 8. / Buttons : Fast reverse playback. : Fast forward playback.
remote CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE 21. NEXT Button Press to select the next title, chapter or track on a disc. 22. Stop Button Press to stop playing a disc. Press it twice, the unit’s memory will be cleared. PLAY Button Press to start and resume playback of a disc. PAUSE Button Press to pause playback and single frame advance on DVDs. 23. AUDIO Button Press to select audio soundtracks on a DVD or change the output mode of a CD. 24. SLOW Button Press to perform slow forward playback of a DVD. 25.
UNIT REFERENCE GUIDE FRONT VIEW 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1 2 3 2 Color LCD Screen Tweeters Dock for iPod® Speakers Remote Sensor Do not block this sensor or the remote control will not work. Standby Indicator Indicates whether the unit is ON or in STANDBY (OFF) mode. Light On: The unit is in STANDBY. Light Off: The unit is turned ON. 4 5 BACK VIEW 6 7 8 11 12 6. AC Power Cord 7. VIDEO OUT Jack (AV OUT) 8. AUDIO OUT (Left / Right) Jacks (AV OUT) 9. VIDEO IN Jack (AV IN) 10.
UNIT REFERENCE GUIDE SIDE VIEW 18) / I button Turns the unit on and off. 19) PLAY button Press to start or resume playback of a disc. 20) STOP button Press to stop playing a disc. 21) MENU button Press to display the on-screen TV menu. 22) FUNCTION button Select TV, AV /S-Video, YUV, DVD, iPod or PC. 23) CH buttons Press to change the TV channels and highlight selections (Up & Down) on the menu screen. button Press to select previous chapters or tracks on a disc.
Connecting a TV ANTENNA/CABLE/SATELLITE Connecting a TV ANTENNA/CABLE/SATELLITE To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received from one of the following sources: - An indoor or outdoor aerial antenna - A cable system - A satellite system Note: For receiving over-the-air TV broadcasts, we recommend that you use an external fixed antenna. Should you require the use of a temporary antenna, please ensure that you purchase an antenna with sufficient ability to receive in weak signal areas.
CONNECTIONS Connecting an A/V Device (VCR, PVR, Camcorder, Game System, etc.) Connecting to Devices with an S-Video Output To connect to A/V devices such as a VCR, camcorder, satellite system or cable, etc. - Connecting to a VCR / Camcorder / Satellite System / Cable Connect the AUDIO and S-VIDEO cable (not included) as shown.
CONNECTIONS Connecting Devices with a Composite (yellow RCA-type) Video Input To connect A/V devices such as a VCR, PVR or camcorder: - Connecting a VCR/PVR Connect the right (red) and left (white) audio input from the VCR/PVR to the right (red) and left (white) output on this unit (Audio cable not included). Connect the video (yellow) input from the VCR/PVR to the video output on this unit (Video cable not included).
CONNECTIONS Connecting A HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) SOURCE High-Definition (HD) Devices with component video output must be connected to the YUV input. Connect the three video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr) from the source to the corresponding video inputs on this unit (Component video cable not included). Connect the right (red) and left (white) audio output from the source to the right (red) and left (white) input on this unit (Audio cable not included).
CONNECTIONS Connecting AN AUDIO AMPLIFIER This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers. Connect the right (red) and left (white) audio OUTPUT from this unit to the right (red) and left (white) audio INPUT on your amplifier. Refer to your amplifier’s user manual for more information. Note: To control the audio, both the TV and the amplifier must be turned on, and the volume of the amplifier must be set above 0, or you will not hear any sound.
INITIAL SETUP Turning the Unit On When you turn on your television set for the first time, be sure to place it on a solid stable surface. To avoid danger, do not expose the TV to water or a heat source (e.g. lamp, candle, radiator). Do not obstruct the ventilation grid at the rear and be sure to leave sufficient gaps around the unit. Turning the Unit On for the first time The first time for you turning on the unit, the unit will enter Virgin mode.
CD/DVD OPERATION This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this unit. Some DVDs are produced to limited operation during playback. For example, many DVDs do not allow users to skip government warnings, or in some cases previews or other features. This is not a defect in the unit. Refer to the instruction notes of discs. “ ” may appear on the screen during operation. A “ ” means that the desired operation is not permitted by the unit or disc. Playing a Disc 1.
CD/DVD OPERATION Audio selection (DVD) On some discs, the sound is recorded in two or more formats. Follow the directions below to select the type of playback. 1. While a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button to show the current audio format number. 2. Press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired audio format. Notes: • If only one audio format is recorded, the number does not change. • About two seconds later, playback continues in the new audio format. Subtitle selection (DVD) 1.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS DISPLAY function (DVD) Using DISPLAY, you can check the current settings of the following items: ANGLE, AUDIO and SUBTITLE. • While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button to display the screen shown below. Locating a specific title (DVD) If a DVD contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number. 1. Press the GOTO button. 2.
CD/DVD PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY cd Programmable memory The two types of programmed playback provided by this Unit are title/chapter programmed playback and track programmed playback. Title/Chapter programmed playback (DVD) Title Chapter 1. Press the MEMORY button while the disc is stopped. 2. Enter the title numbers in . Use the or button to move the highlight to chapter and enter the chapter numbers in . 3. Use the , , or button to move to the other field. 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3. 5.
REPEAT PLAYBACK Repeating a specific section (DVD) (CD) You can play a specific section repeatedly. 1. While the disc is playing, press the A-B button at the beginning of the section ( you want to play repeatedly. 2. Press the A-B button again at the end of the section ( is displayed). 3. The Unit will immediately begin replaying your selection. is displayed) To resume normal playback 4. While the disc is playing, press the A-B button until the indicator displays on the screen.
CUSTOMIZING THE DVD FUNCTION SETTINGS LANGUAGE SETUP 1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode. 2. Use the button to change the highlight cursor. Use the or button to select an option, then press the and / button to select your preferred language, then press the ENTER OK button. The screen will change to your selected language immediately. 3. To exit the DVD SETUP MENU and return to the normal screen, press the SETUP button. ..... VIDEO SETUP 1. Press the SETUP button in stop mode. 2.
TV SETUP PICTURE MENU 1. Press the TV MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select the Picture menu, then press the button to enter the setting. 3. Use the or button to select the options (Brightness, Contrast, Color, Sharpness, Hue, Color Temp, Preset) and adjust them using the or buttons. (The screen will change to your desired setting). 4. Press the TV MENU button to return to previous menu, repeat step 3 to adjust other settings. 5.
TV SETUP • Brightness : Adjust to brighten the darkest parts of the picture. • Contrast : Adjust to sharpen the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the white become brighter. • Auto Adjust : Adjust the screen disply automatically. • Frequency : Adjust the frequency of the picture. • Phase : Adjust when characters have low contrast or when the image flickers. • H-offset : Center the image by moving it left or right.
TV SETUP SETUP MENU 1. Press the TV MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select the Setup menu, then press the button to enter the setting. 3. Use the or button to select the options (Language, Background, Sleep Timer, CC, Parental, Restore Setting) and adjust them using the or buttons. 4. Press the TV MENU button to return to previous menu, repeat step 3 to adjust other settings. 5. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT button on the remote control.
TV SETUP Parental TV mode AV mode In Parental menu, press the button to enter detailed setting or use the or button to adjust the setting. • Password : To change the password, input a new 4-digit password two times. (Remember your password!) • Parental : Select On to enable Parental Control and activate the following rating settings. Select Off to disable Parental Control. • TV Rating : Set U.S. TV ratings.
TV SETUP TV SETTING MENU (in TV mode only) 1. Press the TV MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select the TV Setting menu, then press the button to enter the setting. 3. Use the or button to select the options (Tuning mode, Auto Tune, MTS, Skip, Fine Tune) and adjust them using the or buttons. 4. Press the TV MENU button to return to previous menu, repeat step 3 to adjust other settings. 5. To exit the MAIN MENU and return to the normal screen, press the EXIT button on the remote control.
USING TO YOUR iPod iPod DOCK ADAPTOR Before connecting your iPod, you need to install the appropriate iPod Dock Adaptor(supplied with the iPod) in the dock of the unit. INSTALLING THE iPod DOCK ADAPTOR 1. Open the iPod docking door. 2. Insert your iPod Dock Adaptor into the dock until it sits firmly in place. REMOVING THE iPod DOCK ADAPTOR 1. Remove the iPod Dock Adaptor as shown. 2. Replace it with another one you need. IMPORTANT: Before docking your iPod, MAKE SURE your iPod has the latest FIRMWARE.
USING TO YOUR iPod • Press the / button to begin fast reverse / forward, press the playback. • Press the + VOL – buttons to adjust the volume. PLAY button to resume normal 4. Press the iPod RETURN button to go back to the previous menu. Playing Photos 1. In iPod Home menu, use the / button to select Photos and press the ENTER•OK button. “Navigate your iPod Photo Library directly from your iPod” will appear on the screen. 2.
USING TO YOUR iPod 5. Press iPod RETURN button to end the photo viewing and go back to the previous menu. Note : Make sure video out is activated in the setting of iPod Classic or iPod Nano. Playing Videos 1. In iPod Home menu, use the / button to select Videos and press the ENTER•OK button. 2. Use the / button to select from Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows or Video Podcasts. Press the ENTER•OK button to enter.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning THE Disc A defective or soiled disc inserted into the unit can cause sound to drop out during playback. Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges. • Do NOT touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc. • Do NOT stick paper or tape on the surface. • Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or excessive heat. • Clean the disc before playback. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth. • NEVER use solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the disc.
TroubleShooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) No power. • Make sure the AC power cord is connected. • Turn on the unit. The remote does not function. • • • • Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit. Use the remote near the unit. Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit. Replace the batteries in the remote with new ones. DVD No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Make sure that you’ve selected DVD mode. • The system is in pause mode.
TroubleShooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) TV Bad Picture (snow, multiple images, distortion, blurry) • Check the location of the antenna and adjust it if necessary. • Make sure the antenna cable is firmly connected. • Make sure all input cables are firmly connected. No sound. • Increase the volume. • Check whether the mute function has been activated on the Remote Control. Black and white picture. • Check the PICTURE setting within the TV SETUP Menu.
Limited Warranty VENTURER ELECTRONICS (“VENTURER”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product. One Year Parts & Labor Warranty VENTURER products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase.
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