TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS i English IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................... 2 Warnings .................................................................... 2 NOTICES ................................................................... 3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 5 Circuit Overload ......................................................... 6 Power Cord Protection .......................
TABLE OF CONTENTS English BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF ....................... ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ....................................... CHANGING CHANNELS ........................................... SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE ............................ ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT ........................ ADJUSTING THE LCD BACKLIGHT .......................... SETUP MENUS ............................................................
DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION NOTICE DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION NOTICE For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) or see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be used toward the purchase of one, see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock: English • Do not expose this product to rain or moisture. • Do not remove the rear cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing requirements to qualified service personnel. • The plug should be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. Warnings To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock: • Do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: The power supply outlet should be located near the LCD TV and should be easily accessible. English Always use the appropriate AC cord that is certified for your specific country. Some examples are listed below: • USA – UL • Canada – CSA • Japan – Electric Appliance Control Act NOTICES Important Notices Concerning Power Cord Selection The specific power cord for this LCD TV is enclosed and has been selected according to the country of destination.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT English This equipment has been tested and complies 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure to note and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV. Observe the following safety instructions. Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Circuit Overload Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or power strips. This can result in a fire or electronic shock. English Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Periodically inspect the cords for damage. Install the LCD TV near a wall socket outlet where the power cord can be readily accessed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Do not orient the LCD TV towards direct sunlight to reduce glare. • If the LCD TV will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the unit and remove the batteries from the remote control. Avoid touching the display screen by hand or any object. • Never remove the rear cover. The LCD TV interior contains high-voltage parts. You may be seriously injured if you touch them. • Always handle the LCD TV with caution when moving it.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFETY Outdoor Antenna Grounding English If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the LCD TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to prevent voltage surges and built-up static charges.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLEANING THE LCD TV Make sure the LCD TV is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet. • Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the screen or the case. To clean the screen: 1 Wipe the screen with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other particles. 2 If it is still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, and wipe the screen.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS Remote Control (with 2x AAA batteries) LCD TV Base Quick Connect Guide Power Cord Warranty Card User Manual Warranty Brochure Product Brochure M4 x L10 mm Screw for Base English 26” LCD TV Unit 11
CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL English Power Source Menu Item 1. Power 2. Source 3. Menu 4. Volume +/5. Channel +/- 12 1 2 3 Volume 4 Channel 5 Description Toggles the power on and off. Select the video input source; in a menu screen, execute a command. Display the LCD TV setup screen. During playback, adjust the volume; in a menu screen, select an item. During TV viewing, adjust the channel; in a menu screen, select an item.
TERMINALS TERMINALS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 English Item Function Connect the power cord from this outlet to a 1. AC in power source. 2. Service port USB For service only. Connect to an external video device such as a 3. HDMI 1 / 2 DVD player, game system, cable, or satellite box. 4. PC Audio in Connect to the audio out port of a computer. Using a 15-pin VGA cable, connect to a computer 5. PC VGA or other device with a VGA output. Connect an external video device with component 6.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL English 1 2 Item Description 1. Power Toggle the TV power on and off. Mute the sound. Press it again to toggle the sound back on. Key in the channel number. Execute a channel entry. Adjust the system volume. Select the video input source. Change the current TV channel. Select the video display format. 2. Mute 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 11 13 10 12 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 3. 4. 5. 6. Channel keys Enter ENT Vol +/Input 7. Ch / 8. Aspect ratio 9. Arrow keys / / 10.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES • Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury. • Insert batteries according to the (+) and (-) markings. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in cracking or leakage, which may pose a risk of fire or lead to physical injury. • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.
LCD TV BASE LCD TV BASE English CAUTION: The LCD TV unit may be too heavy for one person to lift. If this is the case, make sure to ask for assistance in handling the LCD TV to prevent physical injury and/or damage to the unit. INSTALLING THE LCD TV BASE 1 Open the LCD TV carton box. 2 Remove the LCD TV base. 3 Remove the plastic bag. 4 Remove the two top carton stabilizers from the LCD TV. 5 Remove the protective plastic covering the LCD TV.
LCD TV BASE REMOVING THE LCD TV BASE If you intend to repack the LCD TV unit (for shipping or storage) or you want to change the installation to a wall mount option, you must first remove the LCD TV base. Turn off the LCD TV and all connected devices. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the LCD TV. 3 Disconnect all signal cables from the I/O port terminals. 4 Lay the LCD TV on a clear, flat, and stable surface. 5 Remove the screw securing the base to the LCD TV. 6 Detach the base from LCD TV.
ANTENNA CONNECTION ANTENNA CONNECTION OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION English Cable TV lead in VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF combination antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable (round) 300 ohm twin-lead (flat) RF IN 300-75 ohm ADAPTER (Not supplied) Separate VHF/UHF Antenna VHF Antenna UHF Antenna Home Antenna terminal (75 ohm) 300 ohm twin-lead COMBINER (Not supplied) 300 ohm twin-lead IN OUT 75 ohm coaxial cable NOTE: The F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.
EXTERNAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS • A position on the RF switch (not supplied) – You can view all unscrambled channels by using the TV's channel keys. • B position on the RF switch (not supplied) – You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/descrambler by using the converter's channel keys.
EXTERNAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS The following diagram shows the external device connections. DVI-HDMI conversion cable HDMI HDMI DVI English DVD Player (with DVI terminal) HDMI DVD Player (with HDMI terminal) Cable system or antenna Home Video game system Camcorder VCR Video Audio (L) Audio (R) DVD Player Antenna cable Digital TV turner S-Video cable SPDIF cable PC 3.
POWER CONNECTION POWER CONNECTION CONNECTING AC POWER Connect the power cord to the LCD TV then to a proper AC outlet. INITIAL SETUP Press on the control panel or on the remote control to turn on the LCD TV. Select the desired language and select Yes to use the SetupWizard. The SetupWizard will guide you on how to set up the LCD TV’s operational settings. Power Source Menu Volume Channel 21 English IMPORTANT: The LCD TV works on a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power input voltage ONLY.
BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning on the power English Press on the control panel or on the remote control to turn on the LCD TV. Turning off the power Press on the control panel or on the remote control to turn off the LCD TV. The LED behavior will depend on the enabled Power settings. LED Behavior Turns from amber to blue when power on and turns from blue to amber when power off. Remains in blue.
BASIC OPERATIONS CHANGING CHANNELS Referred to in the following instructions to change channels. Using the Ch / Buttons To browse through the available channels, press Ch the remote control or on the control panel. / on Using the Channel Keys Selecting channel To change to a certain channel, key in the channel number using the channel keys and press ENT. Selecting digital channel To select a digital channel, key in the digital channel number using the channel keys and the • key then press ENT.
BASIC OPERATIONS Using the Input Key Select source using Input Key 1 Press Input. 2 A list of supported video sources is displayed. English 3 Press 4 Press / to select the preferred source. to switch to the selected input source. ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT The input source can sometimes affect the way images are displayed on-screen. You can adjust the display format to view the image properly. Format Options Press repeatedly to toggle the display format.
SETUP MENUS SETUP MENUS SETUP MENU OPERATION Use the setup menus to configure the various operational settings of the LCD TV. Press on the remote control or Menu on the control panel to display the setup menu screen. Navigating the setup menu screen Use the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel to navigate through the menu screens. Power Source Menu Volume Channel Action Display or close the menu bar. • Select and display a primary menu. • • Adjust sub-menu options.
SETUP MENUS PICTURE Use the Picture sub-menus to configure the display quality. English Press on the remote control or Menu on the control panel to display the setup menu screen then select Picture to display the Picture sub-menu. The following options are available: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Video Presets, Sharpness, Color temperature, Hue, and Reset. Brightness Use Brightness to adjust the luminance level.
SETUP MENUS Saturation Use Saturation to adjust the color intensity. English Saturation Adjusting Saturation 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Saturation and press / . keys on the remote control to adjust the option level. to save and exit the screen. Video Presets Use this sub-menu to select one of four preset view options optimized for different viewing conditions.
SETUP MENUS Adjusting Video Presets 1 Use the / 2 Press the English 3 Press keys to select Video Presets and press / . keys on the remote control to select the desired option. to save and exit the screen. Sharpness Use Sharpness to adjust the sharpness or softness of the display. Sharpness Adjusting Sharpness 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Sharpness and press / . keys on the remote control to adjust the option level. to save and exit the screen.
SETUP MENUS Adjusting Color Temperature 1 Use the / 2 Press the / . keys on the remote control to select the desired option. English 3 Press keys to select Color temperature and press to save and exit the screen. Hue Use Hue to adjust the balance of the red, green, and blue colors in the display. Hue Adjusting Hue 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Hue and press / . keys on the remote control to adjust the option level. to save and exit the screen.
SETUP MENUS AUDIO Use the Audio sub-menus to configure the audio quality. These settings apply to the LCD TV speakers only. Any connected audio devices are not affected. English Press on the remote control or Menu on the control panel to display the setup menu screen then select Audio to display the Audio sub-menu. The following options are available: Bass, Treble, Balance, TV Speaker, Audio Presets, and Reset. Bass Use Bass to calibrate low-pitched sounds.
SETUP MENUS Balance Use Balance to adjust the sound balance between the L/R speakers. English Balance Adjusting Balance 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Balance and press / . keys on the remote control to adjust the option level. to save and exit the screen. TV Speaker Use this sub-menu to toggle the LCD TV speakers on and off. TV Speaker OFF ON Adjusting TV Speaker 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select TV Speaker and press / .
SETUP MENUS Audio Preset Use this sub-menu to select one of four preset audio options optimized for different sounding conditions. English Audio Presets Rock POP Classical Flat Custom The following options are available: • Rock: Sets the equalizer to the Rock mode. • Pop: Sets the equalizer to the Pop mode. • Classical: Sets the equalizer to the Classical mode. • Flat: Sets the equalizer to the Flat mode. • Custom: Allows you to customize the equalizer settings.
SETUP MENUS VIEW MODE Use the View Mode sub-menu to select the display's aspect ratio. Press on the remote control or Menu on the control panel to display the setup menu screen then select View Mode to display the View Mode sub-menu. English View Mode 1:1 Mode Standard Fill Overscan The following options are available: • 1:1 Mode: Matches the incoming resolution exactly to the pixels without any scaling. • Standard: Picture is displayed in its original size.
SETUP MENUS • Overscan: Picture is scaled down to fit the display area. 16:9 A Aspect Ratio English 1:1 Mode Standard Fill Overscan H. Position Use this sub-menu to adjust the display’s horizontal position. A 16:9 H. Position V. Position Use this sub-menu to adjust the display’s vertical position. A 16:9 V. Position Fine Tune Use this sub-menu to fine tune the display. A 16:9 Fine Tune Auto Sync Use this sub-menu to synchronize the display automatically.
SETUP MENUS CHANNELS Use the Channels sub-menus to manage the channel list, language sound, and to scan for available TV channels in your area. Favorite Use Favorite to add your favorite channels. Favorite List Clear List 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 :Select Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Adding Favorite Channels 1 Use the / keys to select Favorite and press screen appears. 2 Use the / . The Favorite List keys to select the desired channel.
SETUP MENUS Skip List Use Skip List to select the channels you want to skip. Channel Skip List Clear List English 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 :Select Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Adding Channels to Skip List 1 Use the / keys to select Skip List and press List screen appears. 2 Use the / . The Channel Skip keys to select the desired channel. 3 Press repeatedly to check (add to the Skip list) or uncheck (clear to the Skip list) the channels. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more channels.
SETUP MENUS Channel Edit Use Channel Edit to assign a name to a channel. Channel Name Edit English 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 :Select Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Editing Channel Names 1 Use the / keys to select Channel Edit and press Name Edit screen appears. . The Channel 2 Use the / keys to select the desired channel and press the Edit Name screen. to open 3 Use the / / / keys to move the cursor to the character you want to enter and press the button to enter characters. 4 Select Accept when finished.
SETUP MENUS MTS Use MTS to select multichannel television sound. en English MTS Mono Stereo SAP The following options are available: • Mono: Allows mono output (useful when stereo is noisy or inconsistent). • Stereo: Allows stereo sound for superior TV viewing experience. • SAP: Allows second audio program from the speakers while watching a scene in the original program. Adjusting MTS 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select MTS and press / .
SETUP MENUS Adjusting Audio Language 1 Use the / 3 Press / . keys on the remote control to select English, French or English 2 Press the Spanish. keys to select Audio Language and press to save and exit the screen.
SETUP MENUS SETTINGS Use the Settings sub-menus to configure the LCD TV operational setup and view the current firmware version. English Press on the remote control or Menu on the control panel to display the setup menu screen then select Settings to display the Settings sub-menu. The following options are available: Date and Time, Closed Captions, Parental Control, OSD Timeout, OSD Language, Power settings, and Reset All. Date and Time Use Date and Time to adjust the current date and time.
SETUP MENUS Adjusting Date and Time 1 Use the / 2 Use the / / 4 Use the 5 Press . keys to select Date or Current Time and press . keys to select a date or time segment. / English 3 Use the keys to select Date and Time and press keys to adjust the value. to save and exit the screen. Adjusting Daylight Saving 1 Use the / keys to select Date and Time and press . 2 Press repeatedly to check (enable) or uncheck (disable) Adjust for Daylight Saving Time. 3 Press to save and exit the screen.
SETUP MENUS English • Font: Can be set to As Broadcaster, Style 1, Style 2, Style 3, Style 4, Style 5, Style 6, or Style 7. • Size: Can be set to As Broadcaster, Small, Medium, or Large. • Font Color: Can be set to As Broadcaster, Black, White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, or Magenta. • Background Color: Can be set to As Broadcaster, Black, White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, or Magenta.
SETUP MENUS • TV Rating: Use this sub-menu to customize US TV Rating programs. TV- Rating Lock All English Unlock All FV D L S V TV-Y TV-Y7/FV TV-G TV-PG/V/S/L/D TV-14/V/S/L/D TV-MA/V/S/L :Select Rating TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Description Suitable for young children. May not be suitable for children under 7. Suitable for all audiences. Parental guidance suggested. Parental guidance suggested for children under 14.
SETUP MENUS • MPAA Rating: Use this sub-menu to select the ratings of allowable movies. USA - Movies G English PG PG-13 R NC-17 X :Select Rating G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Description Contains nothing most parents will consider offensive for even their youngest children to see or hear; suitable for young children.
SETUP MENUS • Canada English: Use this sub-menu to select the classification categories (based on Canadian ratings) of allowable TV programs and movies. Canada English Rating English E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ :Select Rating C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Description Suitable for viewing by children of all ages. Not suitable for children under 8 years of age. Suitable for general audiences. Parental guidance advised. Suitable for people 14 years of age or older.
SETUP MENUS • Canada French: Use this sub-menu to select the ratings of allowable TV programs and movies. These ratings are based on the classification categories determined by La Régie du cinéma du Québec. English Canada French Rating E G 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ :Select Rating G 8 ans + 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Description For general audiences. Not suitable for children under years of age. Not suitable for persons under years of age.
SETUP MENUS • V2.0 (Open V-Chip): V-Chip 2.0 enabled. • Channel Block: Channel Block allows you to block channels. Channel Block Clear List English 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 :Select Enter: Confirm Menu: Exit Adjusting Channel Block 1 Use the / keys to select Channel Block and press . 2 Use the / keys to select the desired channel and press repeatedly to block or unblock. 3 Press • to save and exit the screen. Change Password: Change password allows you to change your current password.
SETUP MENUS OSD Timeout Use OSD Timeout to adjust the OSD duration on the screen: 10 sec, 20 sec, or 30 sec. English OSD Timeout 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec Adjusting OSD Timeout 1 Use the / 2 Press the sec. 3 Press keys to select OSD Timeout and press / . keys on the remote control to select 10 sec, 20 sec, or 30 to save and exit the screen. OSD Language Use OSD Language to select the language to display on the screen: English, French, or Spanish.
SETUP MENUS Power Control Settings Use this sub-menu to configure power-related settings for the LCD TV. Power Control Settings ON OFF :Select Enter: Confirm English LED Setting VGA port - DPMS Menu: Exit The following options are available: • LED Setting: Use this sub-menu to select the LCD TV power indicator behavior after turning on the set. LED Behavior Turns from amber to blue when power on and turn from blue to amber when power off. Remains in blue.
SETUP MENUS Reset All Select Yes on this sub-menu to reset all LCD TV operational settings. Do this only if any of the following conditions occurs: English • The system fails to respond to the remote control (make sure the remote control batteries are still working and that you are within the transmission range). • The new configuration settings caused unexpected results. • You forget the system PIN. Reset All Version Use this sub-menu to view the LCD TV’s serial number and firmware version.
WALL MOUNT OPTION WALL MOUNT OPTION WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION REMINDERS • Remove the LCD TV base first before mounting the unit on a wall. • It is the user's responsibility to use a UL listed wall mount unit rated to support the weight of this LCD TV. • Please consult qualified contractors for wall mount installation. CAUTION: The incomplete or improper mounting of this unit to a wall may cause it to fall down resulting to property damage and/or potentially serious injury.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING English Problem Corrective Action • Make sure the power indicator is illuminated blue. • Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the AC-in jack and is plugged into a functional AC outlet. You may want to plug in another electrical device to the power outlet to verify that it is supplying the proper voltage. No power Power is suddenly turned off. Forgotten PIN Use Reset All in Settings menu to reset your password. • Press only one button at a time.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Corrective Action Poor image quality in TV mode (cutoff picture, snowy images). • Reduce signal splitters and excessively long cables. • Replace poor antenna cables and/or connectors to improve signal quality. • Press • Adjust the Noise Reduction setting in Picture menu. • In HDMI mode, make sure the external device is compatible with the LCD TV. If any colors (red, green or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem English No sound Corrective Action • Make sure the audio input cable is properly connected to the correct terminal, and that the correct input mode is enabled. • The volume may be muted, press or Vol+ key to turn on the volume. • Adjust the Bass, Treble, and Balance settings in Audio menu. • If you are using the TV speakers, make sure the TV Speakers option is set to On in Audio menu.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Specification SK-26H640G Active Area (Diagonal, mm) Resolution Brightness (Nits, typ) Contrast Ratio (Static, typ) Response Time (ms, typ) Aspect Ratio Color Depth Color Gamut • HDMI Panel Audio/Video Input/Output Terminals Speaker Out AV Timing PC Timing De-interfacing Combo Filter Power Consumption (Watts) Power Consumption (Standby, Watts) English Item Model Name 575.769 x 323.712 1366x768 450 800:1 5ms 1.77 (16:9) 16.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Physical Specifications Specification Dimensions (WxHxD) English Weight (Net) Weight (Gross) With stand: 657x499x193 mm Without stand: 657x447x99 mm 7.4 kg 10.1 kg NOTES: 56 • These product specifications are subject to change without user notification. • Do not set your computer graphics card to exceed the unit’s refresh rates; doing so may cause damage to the LCD TV.
