Technicolor - Thomson 32LB115 User's Manual
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1. Teletext The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names TOP Text Fastext FLOF text Videotext It is provided as a free service by television broadcasters This service provides a real wealth of information available at any time on weather sports results news games etc The information is presented in pages or organised in topics specified in colour on the screen and you can access this information by simply pressing the buttons of the relevant colour on the remote control Accessing Teletext Press the TEXT button on the remote control Teletext will display the last page selected or if you have changed channel the index page To display a page enter its 3 digit number or use the PR PR buttons The page appears after a few moments Navigation bar The navigation bar located at the bottom of the screen provides access to the next three pages and the previous page by pressing the relevant colour button on the remote control AS the picture for example Press red to page 201 Press green to page 202 press yellow to page 203 press blue to page 199 Press the MENU button to display the navigation bar and access the following functions STOP this function is used to stop pages from following on in succession Press the red button to select this function The word STOP or an icon appears in place of the page number Press the red button again to allow the pages to follow on again hidden2. CINCH cable not provided To connect an amplifier you should connect the LCD TV set s stereo jack socket to the amplifier s L and R inputs using a jack CINCH cable not provided Connecting headphones Use the relevant socket on the right side of the LCD TV set to connect headphones or stereo earphones 25 Connecting a video recorder To obtain optimum picture quality use a SCART cable However you can also connect a video recorder to the television using the aerial socket If you connect a video recorder only via the aerial socket without using the SCART socket switch it on and play a tape Then search for the video recorder s relevant channel refer to the relevant section If you connect a video recorder via the aerial socket you should assign channel 99 to it in order to improve the picture quality when tapes are being played and in pause mode However we recommend you connect your video recorder via the SCART socket as it provides better picture and sound quality Connecting a Computer Connect the D sub signal terminal on the back side of the LCD TV to the output of PC AUDIO PC equipment through min D sub I5 pin cable Connect the stereo sound input jack on the back of the LCD TV to the audio output terminal on the computer To display images from the connected computer select WGA using AV button on the remote control Note 6 The display native resolution is 1280 x 768 If the signal resolution
3. page 3 for information on manual set up if the channels have already been set up on your TV Getting started Remote control TV functions Most of your television s functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen The remote control supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to configure all the general settings This page contains the description of the remote control Standby quit standby To access DVD mode To access VCR mode To access TV mode Press this button to control the television To provide information it lights up when you press a button it indicates the status when the remote control is being programmed see page 10 if the batteries are run down it flashes when you press a button I ija To control the volume This function is also available in VCR and DVD modes at To switch the sound off and back on again RETURN To return to the previous menu or the previous program PR PR To change channels EXIT To exit a menu MENU To access the OVERVIEW menu ep A Y To select menu options lt gt To set functions change values enable and disable functions and to select the picture format In TV AV and PC mode s 1 U U e U 38 eo Ae OK To confirm a selection RADIO Coloured buttons Le Lo STOP Hn PRESETS red button picture preset settings G Zzz LIST green button sle
4. Point the remote control at the appliance and press the relevant button VCR or DVD Press the u standby button If the appliance does not go into standby mode try another code Depending on the year of manufacture and the type of appliance some functions may not be available Certain codes may cover more functions than others Test the functions you can control and if appropriate try other codes Note here the code s which work best VCR DVD When you change the remote control s batteries remember to reprogram it 10 4 CHANNELS SET UP Note If you use the device as LCD Monitor function not a TV you may skip the chapter Initial set up AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION Return Standard EURO Start Running Initial set up involves selecting all the settings required to be able to search for and store all the channels you can receive Make sure that the television is switched on and follow all the steps in turn specified on this page I When you first switch the TV set on the language selection menu appears Choose which language you want the menus to appear by using the A V buttons When you select a language it is applied to the menus immediately 2 Confirm with OK Countries menu will come out and a list of countries will appear 3 Select the relevant country by using the A V buttons This is the country you are in or the country whose channels you want to receive if living near its borders 4 Conf
5. icon will display When the picture reach the upperest positon for the zoom level the panning icon will show When the picture reach the lowest positon for the zoom level the panning icon will show Last programme Press the RETURN button to return to last watched programme Freeze Press OK button in TV mode to freeze the picture Press again OK button to unfreeze the picture 15 Adjusting the sound 4 SOUND Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the Return MENU button Preset Standard Balance Select the Sound option and press OK to confirm Sound type AUCO VOIUME EVENING The SOUND menu appears with the following Internal speakers options Advanced settings Return go back to OVERVIEW menu Preset use the lt or gt button to select the appropriate setting Standard Film Voice Music and Personal for the programme you are watching Personal option contains the values you have defined for Equalizer settings Balance use the lt or gt button to balance the sound between the right and left speakers Sound type this option is used to select the appropriate sound type Automatic Stereo Sound I Sound 2 Sound 3 Nicam Mono The available options depend on the programme you are watching The table at the bottom of this page indicates the sound types available for each type of broadcast Auto volume leveling Tick the box using OK button if you want to keep the same sound level on all the c
6. s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT f SAFETY TIPS Please read and follow the safety tips listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use Do not insert any object especially metal or liquids into the TV Do not place any objects containing water or any other liquid on top of the TV Do not place the unit in direct sunlight near heaters or in extremely dusty or humid locations Do not install this system outdoors or otherwise expose it to the elements Do not place heavy objects on top of the TV If the power cord is damaged or frayed in any way electrical shock and or fire may result Please do not place objects on the power cord and keep the cord away from heat emitting devices Should the power cord become damaged in any way please contact your dealer for a replacement cord Do not remove the cover of the TV for any reason If any problems arise with the unit please contact your dealer for service Removing the covers will void the warranty I WARNING Before Setting Up Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces The TV may fall or tip over Do not place any objects on top of the TV If water spills onto the LCD TV or foreign objects get inside it a short circuit may occur which could r
7. the front is red Quitting standby mode Press the ch or any numeric button on the remote control press the PR PR buttons to switch on the television at the last channel or AV programme you were watching press the AV button to switch the television on at the last AV programme you were watching Volume Volume control use the VOL buttons on the right side of the TV set or press the same buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume Sound mute press the button to temporarily mute the sound Press this button again or the VOL button to restore it Displaying status information In TV mode press the yellow button INFO on the remote control to display the number and name of the channel you are watching the type of sound the zoom or format type sound mute status and the sleep timer status if active TV lock message is displayed if the function is activated under the PREFERENCES menu When you switch on the television or change channels the number and name of the channel are displayed if you entered its name under the ORGANISER menu In PC and PIC see page 21 modes press the yellow button INFO on the remote control to display the Resolution Vertical and Horizontal frequency Accessing channels Using the numeric buttons for channels to 9 press the corresponding button for channels 10 to 99 press the 0 button to display then enter the two digits Using the PR PR _
8. to activate the function If in PC mode this Eco mode selection will enable the PC power management function Permanent pr number tick the box by pressing OK to permanently display the number of the channel you are watching If the signal source is AV the AV OSD tag will be displayed permanently Back lights this option allows to adjust the backlight of your LCD TV Using the lt gt buttons you can choose between Soft Normal and Bright Sleep timer I Select the Sleep timer option 2 Set an automatic shut off time from 0 to 4 hours in 15 minute intervals by using the lt gt buttons Set the time to 00 00 to disable this function TV Lock This function allows the parents Either to lock the LCD TV set by putting it into to standby mode or to choose a programme their children will be able to watch until the sleep timer expires Tick the box by pressing OK to activate the TV lock When you turn on the function we suggest taking remote control away In this case children can only adjust the volume or switch the LCD TV off Once in standby mode TV LCD can then only be switched on using the remote control Language Using the lt gt buttons select your preferred language for menus Available languages are English French German Italian Spanish Press EXIT to close the menu Note pressing ZZZ List Green in TV mode out of the menus opens the PREFERENCES menu with the Sleep timer line highlighted 18
9. I IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD In order to prevent potential danger please observe the following instructions when installing operating and cleaning the product To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD TV product please read the following precautions carefully before using the product Read instructions All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated 2 Retain instructions These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference 3 Observe warnings All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely 4 Follow instructions All operating instructions must be followed 5 Water and moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature environment as this causes condensation which may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Moisture in rooms where the set is installed should not exceed 85 humidity Leave the condensat
10. IC Picture in Computer Mode When you have connected the PC to TV set in PC mode you can open the function by pressing PR PR and you will watch programme displayed on the top right of the screen The picture size is not adjustable you may move the picture position from top left top right bottom left bottom right by pressing the A Y key The sound will always come from the programme inside the PIC no matter whether the PC is playing video file however inside PIC there is no overview function for it but you can change the video input type such AVI AV2 AV2 S etc You may choose the channel of picture by pressing numeric number 0 9 Sockets at the bottom of the TV back side From right to left SCART AV1 Ceeeeeeeeee CTEEEEE PEED ANTENNA AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO In eo S VIDEO in R AUDIO L N in SCART socket AVI input output This socket can be used to connect a range of equipment including video recorders camcorders VHS or 8 mm decoders satellite receivers DVD players games consoles or appliances producing an RGB signal To display images from the connected appliance select AV I using AV button on the remote control For some appliances connected to the SCART socket this selection is made automatically For appliances producing an RGB signal select AVI RGB RF signal Input for the TV antenna or cable system using defined broadcasting standards such a
11. akers see page 25 Audio R L and video CVBS CINCH sockets AV3 input These can mainly be used to connect camcorders VHS or 8 mm format To display images from the connected appliance select AW3 using AV button on the remote control 24 S video socket AV3 and Audio R L input These can mainly be used to connect camcorders S VHS or Hi 8 format S VIDEO in R AUDIO L rN in To display images from the connected appliance select AW3 using AV button on the remote control CVBS and S Video share the same L R audio input YCrCb YPrPb component and Audio R L input YCrCb YPrPb is for interlacing signal and mainly beused to connect DVD player Cr Pr Cb Pb Y R AUDIO L 000 0 To display images from the connected appliance select YCrYb YPrPb using AV button on the remote control D Sub for PC and Audio input PC AUDIO LCD TV uses D Sub 15 pin connector for PC input Connect the stereo sound input jack on the back of the LCD TV near the D sub connector to the audio output terminal of equipment To display images from the connected appliance select VGA using AV button on the remote control Connecting active speakers or an amplifier using a jack CINCH cable not provided The audio stereo jack socket located on the back of the LCD TV set can be used to connect active speakers with a built in amplifier or an amplifier Connect the left and the right speaker to the stereo jack socket using a jack
12. answers press the green button to reveal a hidden answer for example in games Press the green button again to hide the answer ZOOM press the yellow button Ist key press page is zoomed in and displays rows to 2 2nd key press the page is zoomed and displays rows 13 to 24 3rd key press the page returns normal size and displays full page MIX mixed display press the blue button to display Teletext against a transparent background Press this button again to return to normal display Changing the character set temporarily You can change the character set used for Teletext if the existing one is not suitable for the channel you are watching You do this by pressing the MENU button to display the navigation bar Then press OK to display the number of the character set currently being used in place of Use the green button to select another character set The character set selected in the INSTALLATION menu will be restored when the TV set is switched off or enters standby mode or when you change channels Press the EXIT button to quit the Teletext function Note In teletext mode the Vol Vol and Mute are still functional but on screen will not show volume bargraph and mute symbol 19 Other Teletext functions Newsflash When a newsflash is detected MIX is replaced by N in the navigation bar Press the blue button to display the newsflash In the case of an update the Teletext function is enabled and displays the n
13. buttons scroll through the channels AV programmes are not included in the cycle unless you use the buttons on the right side of the TV set Accessing AV programmes Press the AV button to display the last selected audio visual programmes and scan through the other audio visual programmes AV selections loop 26 AVI AVI RGB AV2 AV2 S YCrCb YPrPb VGA AV selections loop 32 AVI AVI RGB AVI RGB AV2 AV2 S AV3 AV3 S YCrCb YPrPb VGA Nota If you select VGA when an YPrPb signal is available on D sub socket the displayed picture will be green You must select YPrPb 14 Zoom In TV mode you have the option of changing the display format and using the zoom function via the lt gt buttons Here is selections of Zoom 4 3 Format picture in 4 3 format Zoom 14 9 picture in 14 9 letterbox format Zoom 16 9 picture in 16 9 letterbox format Zoom 16 9 up picture in 16 9 letterbox format moved up for subtitles Cinerama Cinerama 16 9 Format picture in 16 9 format Note The Zoom type can t be change when menu appears on the screen In Teletext mode the screen alway 4 3 format but if exiting the Teletext mode the screen will return the former Zoom level When user changes the zoom format the zoom status will appear temporarily at the bottom of the screen Panning function for Zoom In 14 9 Zoom 16 9 Zoom or 16 9 Zoom up user can shift the picture up and down temporarily by using A Y button and the panning
14. ckets at the bottom of the TV back side From right to left SCART AV2 Ceeeeeeeeee KOOLLA SCART AV1 Ceeeeeeeeee KOLAN ANTENNA AUDIO OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO In eo SCART 2 AV2 AV2 S input output the same with SCARTI This socket can be used to connect a range of equipment including video recorders camcorders VHS 8 mm S VHS or Hi 8 format satellite receivers DVD players games consoles To display images from the connected appliance select AV 2 using AV button on the remote control For some appliances connected to the SCART socket this selection is made automatically For appliances producing S Video signal select AV2 S SCART I AVI AVI RGB input output This socket can be used to connect a range of equipment including video recorders camcorders VHS or 8 mm decoders satellite receivers DVD players games consoles or appliances producing an RGB signal To display images from the connected appliance select AV I using AV button on the remote control For some appliances connected to the SCART socket this selection is made automatically For appliances producing an RGB signal select AVI RGB RF signal Input for the TV antenna or cable system using defined broadcasting standards such as BG Euro LL FR UK and DKK DK Audio stereo jack socket output This can be used to connect a stereo amplifier a hi fi system or amplified spe
15. e Display evaluated at an Authorized Service Center Services to the Display by any unauthorized personnel are strongly discouraged due to its dangerous high voltage nature If water or foreign objects get inside the TV if the TV is dropped or if the cabinet becomes damaged disconnect the power cord plug immediately A short circuit may occur which could cause fire Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made IiI CAUTION When using the LCD TV To turn off the main power be sure to remove the plug from power outlet The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible and should be easily accessible Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the LCD TV Moving the Display with its cables attached might damage the cables which in turn can cause fire or electric shock Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning Electric shocks can result if this is not done Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty Built up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth Do not insert any objects or liquids into the unit Do not expose the unit to water or moisture or otherwise to the elements Do not open the unit for any reason Doing so will void the warranty Unplug
16. emote control by pointing it towards the remote E T sensor window of the set Objects between the remote control aii and sensor window may prevent proper operation i i s Cautions regarding use of remote control EXT MENU Do not expose the remote control to shock In addition a 2 do not expose the remote control to liquids and do not place in an area with high humidity PRESETS TEXT E C Do not install or place the remote control under direct _ sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the unit a 7 8 9 The remote control may not work properly if the remote gt sensor window of the main unit is under direct sunlight or ig E eit strong lighting In such a case change the angle of the es ee lighting or LCD TV set or operate the remote control GD aD closer to the remote sensor window Ne ee Batteries for the Remote Control If the remote control fails to operate the LCD TV functions replace the batteries in the remote control Open the battery cover Insert batteries size AAA batteries Replace the cover and slide in reverse supplied with product until the lock snaps Slide the cover while pressing Place the batteries with their down terminals corresponding to the and indications in the battery compartment Precaution on battery use Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and or explosion Be sure to follow the instructions below P
17. ep timer setting INFO yellow button status information GUIDE blue button disabled in TV mode TEXT purple button Teletext The coloured buttons can also be used for operating Teletext 0 9 To select a channel by its number Single digit entry is the default so in the case of channel numbers with two 23 digits press 0 to display then enter the channel number AV To select an appliance connected to an AV socket Using the remote control for other equipment The remote control supplied with your set can be used for other equipment such as video recorders PC or DVD players This page provides information concerning the remote control s use with these types of equipment VCR DVD Press the VCR button Press the DVD button On Standby On Standby To display the main menu To display the main menu Vertical scrolling in menus Vertical scrolling in menus Horizontal scrolling in menus Horizontal scrolling in menus To confirm an action To confirm an action To close a menu To close a menu To directly access channels or enter To enter numeric values or select options numeric values To change channels Fast forward Fast forward Stop Stop i Pause picture Programming the remote control Automatic code search This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code protocol for your appliance l Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the relevan
18. esult in fire or electric shock If any foreign objects get inside the LCD TV please consult an Authorized Dealer Do not cover the ventilation holes Doing so may cause the LCD TV to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the set AC Power Supply Cord The LCD TV is designed to operate on 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go If the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose they should not be used Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not the cable Do not make any modifications place heavy objects on place near hot objects heat bend twist or forcefully pull the power cable Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock If damage to the cable is suspected have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center If the LCD TV is not in use for a long period of time unplug the power cord from the wall outlet If problems occur during use If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the LCD TV unplug the power cord immediately Continuous use of the Display under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit Have th
19. ew information This function is disabled if TV changes the programme enters standby mode or is switched off Press the EXIT button to quit the Teletext function and return to TV mode Subtitles Some channels provide subtitles for some of their programmes The number of the relevant pages is specified on the Teletext index page To display subtitles enable the Teletext function find the number of the page displaying the subtitles and enter it Once the relevant page is found the subtitles appear in the TV picture The navigation bar disappears after a couple of seconds To display the top bar press the purple TEXT button Press the EXIT button to quit the Teletext function Direct access to subpages Some information is spread across more than one page displayed next to the page number To access subpages press the lt or gt button Enter the subpage number 4 digits by using the numeric buttons To cancel subpage mode please select a new page number by pressing PR PR press the lt or gt button or change channels Fastext If Fastext is available direct access to previous and subsequent pages is replaced by coloured bars red green yellow and blue which provide links to the topics you can access by pressing the relevant colour button Other topics accessible in the same way can also be displayed Press the MENU button to go from these links to the navigation bar 20 6 OTHER INFORMATION 26 P
20. exceeds the native resolution it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity An adapter is required to use the PC cable D sub I5P to connect a Macintosh computer to the set 8 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set 9 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 5P terminals I0 Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range For more information about external device connections see the manuals of your external devices 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING Before you call for service determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below TV set SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES Power does not turn ON Ensure whether the power plug is securely inserted into the receptacle There is no picture or sound Ensure the LCD TV power is ON Indicated by the green LED on the front of the unit Reception other than those of broadcasting stations can be considered Check for connection to wrong terminal or for wrong input mode Ensure the communication cable is properly connected between the Video Source and the LCD TV There are spots on the screen Check whether your AV equipments is affected by interference from automobiles trains high voltage transmission lines neon signs or other potential sources of interference Degraded colors or tints Check whether all image adjustments have been proper
21. g DK for Eastern Europe the Middle East and Asia EURO for Western Europe Australia and New Zealand 2 Select the Frequency option Use the lt or gt button to start the search in descending or ascending order When a channel is found pictures appear Note If the channel name is found it is displayed next to Programme name option 3 If the picture is not clear you can adjust the setting You do this by selecting the Fine tuning option and adjusting it with the lt gt buttons 4 If the channel is encrypted and you want to connect a decoder select the Decoder option and check the box by pressing the OK button 5 Then select the Teletext char set option and choose the character set that will be used for Teletext on this channel using the lt gt buttons The following character sets are available Western Europe 2 Eastern Europe 3 Turkish and Greek 4 Russian and Bulgarian 5 Arabic 6 Farsi The character set selected determines how characters are displayed on Teletext screens 6 Select the Store on programme option to assign a number to the channel Enter the number using the numeric buttons Press the OK button to confirm Important As soon as you change a setting inthe MANUAL INSTALLATION menu the channel number starts flashing under the Store on programme option To confirm your change you must select the Store on programme option and press OK If you do not confirm the chang it will be cancelled whe
22. hannels Internal Speakers the TV set s speakers are enabled by default the box is checked You can connect amplified speakers or an amplifier to the TV LCD see the Other information chapter You can then get the most out of the sound using all the speakers or you can disable the internal speakers Uncheck the box to do this by pressing OK to confirm Advanced Settings Press OK to access following options Treble Mid Treble Medium Mid Bass Bass Equalizer select each band in turn and make the necessary adjustments by using the lt gt buttons These settings are automatically stored under Personal in the Preset option Dolby Virtual Depending on model Check the box by pressing OK to enable Dolby Virtual effect setting Surround effect Depending on model adjust the surround effect as required using the lt gt buttons Press EXIT to close the menu or select the option Return and press OK to return to tte SOUND menu Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Bilingual Nicam Sound Sound 2 Sound 3 Dolby and the double D symbol are Bilingual IRT Sound Sound trademarks of Dolby Laboratories 16 Adjusting the picture The PICTURE menu can be used to adjust the current settings to apply preset settings and define your own preferred settings 4 PICTURE Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the Return MENU button Preset Studio Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpne
23. ion to evaporate before turning the TV on again 6 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Clean the screen with a glass care cleaner and the rest of the set with a soft cloth and neutral detergent Regularly dust the vents at the back and sides Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based products risk damaging the TV Caution the screen of your LCD TV may be damaged if it is cleaned with strong detergents alcohol or abrasive products 7 Ventilation The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and or shorten the life of the product Do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface since they can block ventilation openings This product is not designed for built in installation do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions are followed 8 Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves and other heat generating products including amplifiers The TV components are sensitive to heat The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35 celsius 9 Power cord protection Ihe power cords must be routed properly to prevent
24. irm with OK The AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION menu will display 5 The Standard option is selected Select a suitable standard using the lt gt buttons Note the following standards are available to choose from UK for the UK and Ireland FR for France and Luxembourg DK for Eastern Europe the Middle East and Asia EURO for Western Europe Australia and New Zealand 6 Then select the Start option by using the V button and press OK to start the search During this time the message Running appears next to the Start option and the Frequency and PR found Programme found options appear informing you of the process of installation procedure If you press the EXIT button before the end of channel searching the channels already found are stored Once the search has ended the ORGANISER menu appears see following page Note You may subsequently return to AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION menu Display tte OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Installation option and press OK to confirm Select the relevant country by using the A Y buttons and press OK Select the Automatic Installation option from the INSTALLATION menu and press OK to confirm 1 Organiser ORGANISER By using this menu you can change the channels order arranged during automatic set up name and rename channels delete duplicate channels or those with poor reception quality Return Select programme Swap with programme Change pr name Dele
25. ket provides a control signal With AV2 and Component YCrCb Auto format is not displayed Tint This option is only available for NTSC audio visual sources Adjust the tint of the picture using the lt gt buttons Film mode Depending on model using the lt gt buttons untick the box to improve picture stability When you are viewing a film tick the box to improve picture quality If the device is in PC mode you can access following functions in Picture Menu Phase Synchronization V Position H Position Select the desired option and adjust as required by using the lt gt buttons Press EXIT to close the menu Note pressing PRESETS button Red in TV or PC mode out of the menus opens the PLC TURE menu with the Preset line highlighted t7 Setting the Preferences The Preferences menu can be used to set your preference including Eco mode Permanent PR Back light Sleep timer TV Lock and Language iw PREFERENCES Return Eco mode O Permanent pr number O Backlight Normal Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Preferences option and press OK to oO confirm Sleep timer 0 00 TV lock Language English The PREFERENCES menu appears It offers the following options Return use the buttons to go back to the OVERVIEW menu Eco mode When this function is on the LCD TV will go to stand by automatically after ten minutes without video signal Tick the box by pressing OK
26. lace batteries with their terminals corresponding to the and indications Only use the battery types specified e Do not use rechargeable batteries Different types of batteries have different characteristics Do not mix batteries of different types e Do not mix old and new batteries Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries and or cause old batteries to leak chemicals Do not expose batteries to excessive heat throw them in a fire recharge them or try to open them as this could cause them to leak or explode Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not using it for a long period of time several weeks e Remove batteries as soon as they are non operable Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash If chemical leakage is found wipe with a cloth The batteries supplied with the product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time remove the batteries from the remote control 3 GETTING STARTED e e Switching on Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote control before going on to following pages describing how to use the remote control and the channel set up procedure I Connect the female plug to AC power input of the set 220 240V 50 60 Hz 2 Connect the male plug to the wall outlet as illustrated Equipment for the UK is sup
27. ly adjusted i Improper screen position or size Check whether screen position and size have been properly adjusted The image appears distorted Ensure the TV s aspect ratio is properly set The image is purple Check the Component or RGB setting in the LCD TV and set it for the appropriate signal type The image appears too bright and e Check whether the contrast setting is too high there is a loss of definition in theje The DVD player is set for a high level output brightest areas of the image The video signal has not been terminated properly somewhere in the system The image appears too washed out Check whether Brightness is set too high or the darkest areas of the image e The DVD player may be set at too high a brightness level appear too bright If xxx searching appears the image Check the cable for disconnection Check for connection to proper terminal or for proper input display mode Remote Control does not function Check for incorrect battery orientation Check for dead batteries Check for distance and angle from the display Check whether remote control is properly being pointed at the display s receiver Check for any obstacle between the remote control and the display Check that the remote sensor window is not under strong fluorescent lighting noise o Consider whether TV signals are being properly received Consider whether TV signals are being properly received No s
28. n to the next character or back to the previous character using the lt gt buttons and start the procedure again Press OK to confirm Names can have a maximum of six characters Press EXIT to close the menu Note You may subsequently return to ORGANISER menu Display tte OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MENU button Select the Installation option and press OK to confirm Select the relevant country by using the A Y buttons and press OK Select the Organiser option from the INSTALLATION menu and press OK to confirm 12 Manual channel set up Follow the procedure given on this page if you find that some channels have not been stored during the initial set up This can happen if you are setting up cable network channels Setting up channels manually requires every setting for a particular channel to be entered one at a time Display the OVERVIEW menu by pressing the MANUAL INSTALLATION MENU button Return Standard EURO Frequency 150 75MHz Select the Installation option and press OK to confirm l Select the relevant country and press OK Fine tuning Store on programme Decoder Teletext char set Select the Manual Installation option from the INSTALLATION menu and press OK to confirm l Select the Standard option and then the relevant standard for your country using the lt gt buttons Note the following standards are available to choose from UK for the UK and Ireland FR for France and Luxembour
29. n you change channel or put the television into standby mode Repeat this procedure 2 to 6 to find other channels Automatic update Auto update allows you to set up channels just launched or any channels that are missing or wrongly set up You can access Automatic update menu by selecting the line inside the INSTALLATION menu Return return to the INSTALLATION menu Standard Select the relevant standard for your country using the lt gt buttons Note the following standards are available to choose from UK for the UK and Ireland FR for France and Luxembourg DK for Eastern Europe the Middle East and Asia EURO for Western Europe Australia and New Zealand Start Press OK to start the auto update function The Frequency is incrementing during the progress of the searching New pr found is incremented each time when a PR which is not already installed is found When the highest frequency is reached the auto update fuction will stop Or if you press EXIT button you will also stop the auto update fuction 13 5 OPERATION General operation Switching the TV set on and off To switch the TV set on press the ch button located on the right side of the set When the set is on the indicator on the front is green Standby mode Press the ch button on the screen right side of TV or on the remote control The TV set remains powered up but with low energy consumption When the TV set is in standby mode the indicator on
30. on the screen as a fixed point of blue green or red Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can collide with such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the resence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK P P P amp 8 DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK the literature accompanying the product NO USER SERVICEASBLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERWICE PERSOMMEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product
31. ound Check whether you have selected Mute for Audio setting Make sure the volume is not set to minimum Make sure that headphones are not connected Check cables for disconnection No backlight A Mains cut could have switched the TV LCD panel in security mode Press ON OFF switch to reset the set 27 Antenna SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES The picture is not sharp or the The reception may be weak picture moves The state of the broadcast may also be bad Make sure the outside antenna is not disconnected Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction There may be reflected electric waves from mountains or buildings The picture is spotted There may be interference from automobiles trains high voltage lines neon lights etc There may be interference between the antenna cable and power cable Try positioning them further apart There are stripes on the screen or Is the unit receiving interference from other devices Transmission colors fade antennas of radio broadcasting stations and transmission antennas of amateur radios and cellular phones may also cause interference Use the unit as far apart as possible from devices that may cause possible interference HELPLINE THOMSON You can contact THOMSON by dialling 0871 712 1312 for United Kingdom 0 10 mn inc VAT www thomson europe com 28
32. people from stepping on them or objects from resting on them Check the cords at the plugs and product Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or snagged by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at doors plugs receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 10 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer Use of improper attachments can result in accidents I Accessories When the product is used on a trolley care should be taken to avoid quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces that may cause the product and trolley to overturn damaging equipment or causing possible injury to the operator Do not place this product on an unstable trolley stand pedestal bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product The product should be mounted according to the manufacturer s instructions and use only with a trolley stand pedestal bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer 12 Servicing Do not attempt to service the product yourself Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions Request a qualified service person to perform servicing 13 Replacement parts In case the product needs replacement parts make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those with the same characte
33. plied with a mains cable fitted with a moulded plug Mains socket in This plug contains safety components and must not be replaced by Continental Europe _jone sold by general retailers It is fitted with a fuse that protects your television If your set has stopped working the fuse may have blown If it has replace it with an identical ASTA or BSI certified BS1362 5 amp fuse Mains socket in UK HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHE LHe HHEH HHHH EHHH HHHH aOR aaa HH AAE AA 3 Connect the outside aerial or cable network to the socket at i the back of the TV set o NARITA i ween sea rl o I The aerial socket 75 Ohms VHF UHF cable can be used for iain connecting an external aerial or other equipment fitted with a modulator video recorder satellite receiver etc We recommend that you do not connect other equipment video recorder satellite receiver etc to your TV set to begin with so as not to complicate the set up procedure with the additional steps involved Connect them when you have finished setting up the channels by referring to page 2 of this manual 4 Switch the TV on by pressing the on off button on the right side You will find a description of how to use the remote control on page 9 Then go to page for information on the initial set up or to
34. ristics and performance as the original parts Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire electric shock and or other danger 14 Power source lIhis product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply output rated 100 240 V 50 60Hz 8A maximum indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges When the unit has to be used with another power supply voltage the power cable must be changed Consult your product dealer The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The power cord attached conforms to the following power supply voltage Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to ensure safety and EMC When connecting other products such as VCRs and personal computers you should turn off the power of the unit for protection against electric shock 5 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Entering of objects and liquids Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings High voltage flo
35. s BG Euro LL FR UK and DKK DK Audio stereo jack socket output This can be used to connect a stereo amplifier a hi fi system or amplified speakers see page 22 Audio R L and video CVBS CINCH sockets AV2 input These can mainly be used to connect camcorders VHS or 8 mm format To display images from the connected appliance select AW2 using AV button on the remote control S video socket AV2 and Audio R L input These can mainly be used to connect camcorders S VHS or Hi 8 format To display images from the connected appliance select AW2 S using AV button on the remote control CVBS and S Video share the same L R audio input 21 YCrCb YPrPb component and Audio R L input YCrCb YPrPb is for interlacing signal and mainly beused to connect DVD player Cr Pr Cbh Pb Y R AUDIO L To display images from the connected appliance select YCr Yb YPrPb using AV button on the remote control D Sub for PC and Audio input LCD TV uses D Sub 15 pin connector for PC input Pe fn n O Connect the stereo sound input jack on the back of the LCD TV near the D sub connector to the audio output terminal of equipment To display images from the connected appliance select VGA using AV button on the remote control Connecting active speakers or an amplifier using a jack CINCH cable not provided The audio stereo jack socket located on the back of the LCD TV set can be used to connect ac
36. s a safety feature 20 Stand Do not place the product on an unstable trolley stand tripod or table Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product Use only a trolley stand tripod and bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product When mounting the product on a wall be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer 21 Careful move When relocating the product placed on a trolley it must be moved with the utmost care Sudden stops excessive force and uneven floor surfaces can cause the product to fall from the trolley 22 Panel protection The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass Therefore it can break when the product is dropped or impacted upon by other objects Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the LCD panel breaks Include On some models the screen is protected by a glass shield Under certain conditions changes of temperature and humidity moisture may form between the glass and the screen If this relatively rare condition arises it is only necessary to switch on the LCD TV for around twenty minutes to make it disappear 23 Pixel defect The LCD panel is a very high technology product giving you finely detailed pictures Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear
37. ss The PICTURE menu appears It offers the following Tone ae options Other settings Select the Picture option and press OK to confirm Return use the buttons to go back to the OVERVIEW menu Preset use the lt gt buttons to select from the preset settings offered Standard Film Sport Studio Personal the one which suits best the programme you are watching The Personal option contains the values you have defined for Brightness Contrast Colour and Sharpness settings Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness adjust these settings as required using the lt gt buttons Brightness Contrast Colour and Sharpness settings are automatically stored under Personal in the Preset option Preset Colour and Sharpness options are not displayed in PC mode Tone this options controls colour temperature Use the lt gt buttons to select between Cold Neutral and Warm Other settings This option is not displayed in PC mode Press OK to access following options Return use the buttons to go back to the PICTURE menu Noise Reduction adjust the noise reduction strength by using the lt gt buttons You can choose between Off Low Medium and High Black Expand adjust these settings as required using the lt gt buttons You can choose between Off Low Medium and High Auto format by default checkbox is on The TV 16 9 adapts to the broadcast picture format if the equipment connected via a Euro AV scart soc
38. t button for this appliance on the remote control and while holding this button down press the u standby button until the remote control light comes on Release the two buttons 3 Point the remote control at the appliance and press PLAY Wait until the light stops flashing If the appliance has not gone into standby mode after five seconds press the PLAY button again to continue the search for the next set of codes Repeat this operation until the appliance goes into standby mode There are 20 sets of codes 4 When the appliance goes into standby mode press the sany button on the right up side to switch it on again Then press the REV button to put it back in standby mode and if necessary keep pressing until the appliance goes into standby 5 Press the STOP button and hold it down until the remote control light goes off Note you can cancel the programming operation at any time by pressing the EXIT button Manual programming This method involves carrying out a manual search for the code to be used for controlling your other appliances l Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control and while holding this button down enter one of the codes relevant to your make of appliance there is a list of codes at the end of this manual If the remote control light flashes you have entered the wrong code or it is not possible to program the remote control 3
39. te programme Follow the help messages at the bottom of the screen and refer to a TV programme guide to help identify the channels Arranging channels in order The Select programme line is selected Display the channel number to be changed using the PR PR buttons or the 0 9 keys Select the option Swap with programme Enter the new programme number using the 0 9 keys Press OK to confirm When you successfully finish the swap the bottom help line will show The programmes have been swapped message Follow the same procedure for the other channels Deleting channels The Select programme line is selected Display the channel number to be deleted using the PR PR buttons or the 0 9 keys Select the Delete programme option and press the OK button to delete the channel Once this channel has been deleted the bottom help line will show The programme has been deleted message Note you can use AUTOMATIC UPDATE menu from Installation menu to restore the deleted programme Naming or renaming channels The Select programme line is selected Display the number of the channel whose name you want to change using the PR PR _ buttons The relevant channel appears Select the Change pr name option and press the gt button to place the cursor on the first character Using the A Y buttons select a character from the list which includes letters from the alphabet numbers between 0 and 9 the characters and space Go o
40. the unit if it will not be used for an extended period of time Avoid placing the unit near sources of heat Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight In any event if any problems arise contact your dealer immediately 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a THOMSON LCD TV Your LCD TV will provide you with many years of enjoyment no other LCD TV can match It is compatible with today s current NTSC PAL and SECAM systems as well as tomorrow s DTV standards This TV is extremely easy to use and features high performance picture quality The LCD TV is extremely versatile it can be mounted on a wall or table stand and it can be used in any ambient light environment This manual will explain how to use your LCD TV as well as its features benefits and other important information Please be sure to read this manual before installing or operating your LCD TV especially the safety precautions l SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product User Manual IB x Remote Control xl D L Ep S B m fe 8 RF Coaxial Cable Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back Il PREPARATION Y D Using the Remote Control o Use the r
41. tive speakers with a built in amplifier or an amplifier Connect the left and the right speaker to the stereo jack socket using a jack CINCH cable not provided To connect an amplifier you should connect the LCD TV set s stereo jack socket to the amplifier s L and R inputs using a jack CINCH cable not provided Connecting headphones Use the relevant socket on the right side of the LCD TV set to connect headphones or stereo earphones Connecting a video recorder To obtain optimum picture quality use a SCART cable However you can also connect a video recorder to the television using the aerial socket If you connect a video recorder only via the aerial socket without using the SCART socket switch it on and play a tape Then search for the video recorder s relevant channel refer to the relevant section If you connect a video recorder via the aerial socket you should assign channel 99 to it in order to improve the picture quality when tapes are being played and in pause mode However we recommend you connect your video recorder via the SCART socket as it provides better picture and sound quality v2 Connecting a Computer Connect the D sub signal terminal on the back side of the LCD TV to the output of PC AUDIO PC equipment through min D sub I5 pin cable Connect the stereo sound input jack on the back of the LCD TV to the audio output terminal on the computer To display images from the connected comp
42. uter select WGA using AV button on the remote control Note a ee The display native resolution is 1280 x 720 If the signal resolution exceeds the native resolution it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity An adapter is required to use the PC cable D sub I5P to connect a Macintosh computer to the set Some PC models cannot be connected to the set There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 5P terminals Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range For more information about external device connections see the manuals of your external devices 23 6 OTHER INFORMATION 32 PIC Picture in Computer Mode When you have connected the PC to TV set in PC mode you can open the function by pressing PR PR and you will watch programme displayed on the top right of the screen The picture size is not adjustable you may move the picture position from top right top centre top left middle left bottom left bottom centre bottom right middle right by pressing the A V key The sound will always come from the programme inside the PIC no matter whether the PC is playing video file however inside PIC there is no overview function for it but you can change the video input type such AVI AV2 AV2 S etc You may choose the channel of picture by pressing numeric number 0 9 So
43. ws in the product and inserting an object can cause electric shock and or short internal parts For the same reason do not spill water or liquid on the product 7 Damage requiring service lf any of the following conditions occurs unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and request a qualified service person to perform repairs a When the power cord or plug is damaged b When a liquid is spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product c When the product has been exposed to rain or water d When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way f When the product displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing 18 Safety checks Upon completion of service or repair work request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition 19 Wall or ceiling mounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer This i
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