TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS i English TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................... i DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION NOTICE .................. 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION .......................................... 2 Warnings .................................................................... 2 NOTICES ................................................................... 3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ............................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................
TABLE OF CONTENTS English CONNECTING AC POWER ....................................... INITIAL SETUP ........................................................ BASIC OPERATIONS ................................................... TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF ....................... ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ....................................... CHANGING CHANNELS ........................................... SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE ............................ ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT .......................
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOTICES Important Notices Concerning Power Cord Selection Figure A1 Figure A2 For the United States and Canada In the United States and Canada the male plug is a NEMA5-15 style (Figure A2), UL-listed, and CSA-labeled. For LCD TVs that are to be placed on a desk or table, type SVT or SJT cord sets may be used. For LCD TVs that are to be placed directly on the floor, only SJT type cord sets may be used. The cord set must be selected according to the current rating for the LCD TV.
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.
PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS 40” LCD TV Unit Remote Control (with 2x AAA batteries) English C.C.
CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL 1 English Menu Volume 2 Channel 3 4 Source 5 USB Power Item Description 1. Menu Display the LCD TV setup screen. 2. Volume +/- During playback, adjust the volume; in a menu screen, select an item. 3. Channel +/- During TV viewing, adjust the channel; in a menu screen, select an item. 4. Source Select the video input source; in a menu screen, execute a command. 5. Power Toggles the power on and off.
TERMINALS TERMINALS 1 6 4 2 English 10 5 8 7 3 9 USB Item Function 1. AC in Connect the power cord from this outlet to a power source. Connect to an external video device such as a DVD player, game system, cable, or satellite box. Connect to a computer or other device with a VGA output by using a 15-pin VGA cable. Connect to the audio out port of a computer. 2. HDMI 3. PC/VGA 4. PC Audio in 5. AUDIO OUT-STEREO Connect to the AUDIO (R/L) input jacks on external AV equipment. 6.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Item 3 5 ZZZ C.C. MTS Favorite Toggle the TV power on and off. 3. Backlight 9 11 9. Enter ENT Adjust the LCD screen backlight. Press to activate Multichannel Television Sound, Stereo or Mono. Toggle the closed caption display on and off. Set the sleep timer for the LCD TV to turn off automatically. Key in the channel number. Switch to the favorite channels. See page 23 for details on how to save a new favorite channel. Execute a channel entry. 12 10.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES English CAUTIONS: • Only use AAA 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.
LCD TV BASE LCD TV BASE 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. 6 Grasp the two sides of the LCD TV and then pull it out of the carton box. 7 Remove the two bottom carton stabilizers from the LCD TV. 8 Lay the LCD TV on a clear, flat, and stable surface.
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. English 1 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. USB USB 6 Detach the base from LCD TV.
ANTENNA CONNECTION ANTENNA CONNECTION OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION 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. When connecting the RF cable to the LCD TV, do not tighten F-type connector with any tool.
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.
POWER CONNECTION POWER CONNECTION CONNECTING AC POWER English IMPORTANT: The LCD TV works on a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power input voltage ONLY. Turn off all connected devices before plugging in the power cord. Connect the power cord to the LCD TV then to a proper AC outlet. USB 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.
BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning on the power 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. Menu Volume Channel Source Power C.C.
BASIC OPERATIONS CHANGING CHANNELS Referred to in the following instructions to change channels. Using the Ch / Buttons English Browse channels Input Vol YPbPr1 Ch HDMI1 Video1 TV To browse through the available channels, press Ch the remote control or on the control panel. / on Using the Channel Keys Favorite A B C ENT D Selecting channel To change to a certain channel, key in the channel number using the channel keys and press ENT.
BASIC OPERATIONS Using the Input Key Select source using Input Key Input Vol YPbPr1 Ch HDMI1 Video1 1 Press Input. TV 2 A list of supported video sources is displayed. 4 Press / English 3 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.
SETUP MENUS SETUP MENUS SETUP MENU OPERATION Use the setup menus to configure the various operational settings of the LCD TV. English Displaying the setup menu screen 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. Menu Volume Enter Channel Source K Power Action Display or close the menu bar.
SETUP MENUS PICTURE Use the Picture sub-menus to configure the display quality. Brightness Use Brightness to adjust the luminance level. Brightness Adjusting Brightness 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Brightness and press / . keys on the remote control to adjust the option level. to save and exit the screen. Contrast Use Contrast to adjust the brightness to darkness ratio. Contrast Adjusting Contrast 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Contrast and press / .
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 / . keys on the remote control to select the desired option. English 3 Press keys to select Video Presets and press 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 English 3 Press keys to select Color temperature and press / . keys on the remote control to select the desired option. 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. Bass Use Bass to calibrate low-pitched sounds. Bass Adjusting Bass 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press keys to select Bass and press / . keys on the remote control to adjust the option level. to save and exit the screen. Treble Use Treble to calibrate high-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 ON OFF Adjusting TV Speaker 1 Use the / 2 Press the 3 Press 30 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 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: Customizes the equalizer settings.
SETUP MENUS VIEW MODE Use the View Mode sub-menu to select the aspect ratio of the display. English 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. The following options are available: Standard, Fill, Overscan, and 1:1 Mode. View Mode 1:1 Mode Standard Fill Overscan Standard Picture is displayed in its original size. Fill Picture is displayed to cover the entire screen.
SETUP MENUS • 1:1 Mode: Matches the incoming resolution exactly to the pixels without any scaling. • Standard: Picture is displayed in its original size. • Fill: Picture is displayed to cover the entire screen. English H. Position Use this sub-menu to adjust the horizontal position of the display. A 16:9 H. Position V. Position Use this sub-menu to adjust the vertical position of the display. A 16:9 V. Position Fine Tune Use this sub-menu to fine tune the display.
SETUP MENUS TV PROGRAM Use the TV Program sub-menus to manage the channel list, language sound, and to scan for available TV channels in your area. English Press on the remote control or MENU on the control panel to display the setup menu screen then select TV Program to display the TV Program sub-menu. The following options are available: Skip List, Channel Edit, MTS, Auto Search, and Manual Add. Skip List Use Skip List to select the channels you want to skip. Channel Skip List Clear List 11.0 13.
SETUP MENUS Channel Edit Use Channel Edit to assign a name to a channel. Channel Name Edit English 11.0 13.0 16.1 17.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 :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. 3 Use the press the / to open / / keys to move the cursor to the desired symbol and button to enter.
SETUP MENUS MTS Use MTS to select multichannel television sound. English 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 / . keys on the remote control to select the desired option.
SETUP MENUS Adjusting Audio Language 1 Use the 2 Press the Spanish. keys to select Audio Language and press / . keys on the remote control to select English, French, or to save and English 3 Press / to exit the screen. Auto Search Select Auto Search and press . Two options are available: • Cable: Choose this setting if you are receiving TV channels with a CATV (cable TV). • AIR: Choose this setting if you are receiving TV channels with an antenna (over the air).
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, Reset All, and Version. 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 to 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.
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 The following options are available: • • Rating: Select ON/OFF to hide or display the hidden submenu. Block Unrated: Select ON/OFF to block/unlock all unrated programs. • 1 Use the / keys to select Rating or Block Unrated and press 2 Use the / keys to select ON or OFF. 3 Press to save and . to exit the screen. TV Rating: Use this sub-menu to customize US TV Rating programs. Rating TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FV D L S V Description Suitable for young children.
SETUP MENUS Adjusting TV Rating 1 Use the / keys to select TV Rating and press . English 2 Use the / keys to select the desired rating and press repeatedly to block or unblock. You can also select Lock All to block all or Unlock All to unblock all. 3 Press • to exit the screen. MPAA Rating: Use this sub-menu to select the ratings of allowable movies.
SETUP MENUS Adjusting MPAA Rating 1 Use the / keys to select MPAA Rating and press . 2 Use the / keys to select the desired rating and press to block or unblock. to exit the screen. Canada English: Use this sub-menu to select the classification categories (based on Canadian ratings) of allowable TV programs and movies. Rating E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ Description Exempt shows Suitable for viewing by children of all ages. Not suitable for children under 8 years of age. Suitable for general audiences.
SETUP MENUS 2 Use the / keys to select the desired rating and press to block or unblock. 3 Press • repeatedly to exit the screen. English 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. Rating E G 8 ans + 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+ Description Exempt shows For general audiences. Not suitable for children 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. English 11.0 13.0 16.1 17.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 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 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 en 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 to exit the screen. OSD Language Use OSD Language to select the language to display on the screen: English, French, or Spanish.
SETUP MENUS Power Settings Use this sub-menu to configure power-related settings for the LCD TV. English The following options are available: • VGA port -DPMS: Use this setting to enable or disable VGA port -DPMS. • Backlight: Use this setting to select the backlight mode: Bright Room, Medium Room, or Dark Room. • Dynamic Contrast: Use this setting to enable or disable Dynamic Contrast.
SETUP MENUS Version Use this sub-menu to view the LCD TV’s serial number and firmware version.
WALL MOUNT OPTION WALL MOUNT OPTION The LCD TV has been fitted with VESA FPMPMI compliant mounting holes. These 200 x 100 mm mounting holes allow the unit to be mounted on a wall. Use the four M6 x L10 mm screws to wall mount the LCD TV. English USB 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.
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 Make sure the sleep timer is turned off. Use Reset All in Settings menu to reset your password.
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 Corrective Action English • 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 Item Specification Model Name VR-4025 885.6 x 498.15 Resolution 1920 x 1080 Brightness (Nits, typ) 300 Contrast Ratio (min) 5000:1 English Panel Active Area (Diagonal, mm) Response Time 7.5ms(g-g) (min) Audio/Video Input/Output Terminals Aspect Ratio 1.77 (16:9) Display color 16.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Power Consumption (Standby, Watts) <1W English Physical Specifications Dimensions (WxHxD) With stand: 1007.42 x 689.91 x 228 mm Without stand: 1007.42 x 639.77 x 88.5 mm Weight (Net) 16.22 kgs (35.73lb) Weight (Gross) 20.72 kgs (45.64lb) NOTES: 54 • 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.
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