Curtis TV2740-Black User's Manual
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1. lef2. 28 kg and 27 35 kg Accessories one remote control one instruction manual two batteries AAA Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Solution is probably a station trouble Check aerial connections on back of set Check aerial for broken wires Re orient aerial if indoor type Probably local interference such as an appliance Adjust fine tuning control Adjust brightness control Adjust contrast control Check if station is broadcasting in Adjust colour control Check if system switch is correct Check if on off switch is on Check Batteries in Remote control Try different channel if it is okay it Symptoms No picture no sound Poor sound picture OK Poor picture sound OK Weak picture Blurred picture Doubleimage dt ff of fof J J Linesinpicture Ct e Jelejleje j J Distortedpictre Ss Ct e eje feof Jef Weskreepionofsomechames e e e e eje Jef Horizontal ines inpicture S ejeje J e jejeje Jeo j Picture rolls vertically Poor colour No colour in picture Nocolourinpicture O Erratic performance from remote control fe Remote Controldoesnotwork fe On Screen Display control outsidethe screen
3. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered the openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCE This unit should be operated only from the type o
4. TV2740 BLACK Colour Television OPERATION MANUAL Please read these instructions carefully Before operating this product INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing our product To ensure that you fully understand the capabilities of this television set please read this entire manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference INSTALLATION e Locate the TV set in a room where direct light does not reflect on the screen Total darkness or a reflection on the picture screen can cause eye strain Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing e Allow enough space between the TV set and the wall to permit ventilation Avoid excessively warm locations to prevent possible damage to the cabinet or premature component failure e Never connect this TV set to DC supply or any other power supply than the one indicated in SPECIFICATIONS section e Do not install the TV set in a location near heat sources such as a radiator air ducts and direct sunlight or in a closed area without proper ventilation e Do not cover the ventilation openings when using the TV set CAUTION Never tamper with any components inside the set or adjust any controls other than those mentioned in this manual All television receivers are high voltage instruments and the tube is manufactured using a vacuum process If the tube is broken glass fragments will be violently expelled Scratching or chipping of the tube is dangerous and should be
5. antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below S285308A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 18 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or 234 SAFETY CHECK removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit ask other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service the service technician to perform safety checks to personnel determine that the unit is in proper operating condition 19 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 22 HEAT Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to The product should be situated away from heat sources qualified service personnel under the following conditions such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products a When the power supply cord or plug is including amplifiers that produce heat damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 23 CONNECTING into the unit When you connect the product to other equipment turn off c If the unit has been exposed to rain or water the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall d If the unit does not operate normally by outlet Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and following the operating instructions Adjust only serious personal injury Read the owner s manual of
6. avoided When cleaning the television ensure the set is unplugged and use only a dry soft cloth to remove the dust During a thunder storm unplug both the power cord and aerial plug to protect the set from damage Only a qualified technician should attempt any adjustments or repairs inside the television IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Tha lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION symbol within an equilateral triangle is i intended to alert the usar to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presance of uninsulated dangerous DO NOT OPEN voltage within the product s CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL enclosure that may be af sufficiant mag nitude to constitute a risk of alactric shock The exclamation point within an aquilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in tha literature accom pa nying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 10 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to
7. point where they exit from the appliance LIGHTNING To protect your unit from 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 or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power ling surges POWER LINES 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 fall onto or against such power lies 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 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 8 10 of the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an
8. set can be put in stand by mode OFF or ON by pressing the Power on Standby button on the remote control or by pressing the Main Power Switch in front of the TV q Notes Please unplug the AC cord when you may not use the unit for an extend period of time SELECTING INPUT SIGNAL Watching AV program This TV set provides AV input terminals for your convenient connection to VCR or other video equipments To watch video program from AV inputs press TV AV button repeatedly until you see the appropriate input co indicator on the screen t TV AV1 Notes gt AV Select AV1 when viewing the signals from the video equipment connected to the AV1 IN terminals gt AV2 Select AV2 when viewing the signals S Video AV2 from the video equipment connected to the AV 2 IN terminals ines gt S Video Select S Video when viewing the signals from the video equipment connected to the S VIDEO IN terminals Switching from AV to TV When the TV set is in AV mode you can press TV AV button repeatedly to switch back to TV mode TUNING IN T V CATV selection Before your TV can memorize the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the unit i e an antenna or cable s 1 Press MENU repeatedl Press MENU button repeatedly to display Search menu Press CH or CH to select Channel menu item Press V or V to select the unwanted channel Press CH or CH to select Skip Press V or V t
9. two modes CAPTION and TEXT For each mode four channels are available The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing a clear view of the picture The TEXT mode displays various information over the picture such as TV program schedule weather forecast etc that is independent of the TV programs To exit the menu press DSP button or repeatedly press MENU button The unit decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs so home recorded video tapes also provide closed captions Most prerecorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well q Notes Not all the programs and videos will offer closed captioning SPECIFICATIONS Television System NTSC M Receiving channel 181 channel tuner Frequency synthesized tuning Audio output 2 speakers of 3W each Audio output mode RF MONO A V STEREO Antenna impedance 75 ohm terminal Output terminal Video input 1vp p 75 Ohm audio input 400mV Closed caption NTSC M receiving time cc1 cc4 tt1 tt4 OSD Language English French Power AC 90 130V 50 60 Hz Measurements 20 600 x 482 x 445 mm Length Width Height 24 710 x 485 x 515 mm 2 TTT x 500 x 577 mm Net Weight 20 21 kg 24
10. ING Setting clock time Making use of this function can set the current time for the TV 1 Press MENU repeatedly to display the Timer glock 25M menu Un Time 2 Press CH or CH to select Clock On Program 2 3 Press V to set the hour 0 12 press V to Off Time 1 set the minute 00 59 Repeat Once T Notes Before setting the ON timer and OFF timer please set the Clock item first Setting ON timer ON program With the ON timer the TV will automatically turn on to a preset channel at a preset time 1 In Timer menu press CH or CH to select On Time Press V to set the hour 0 12 press V to set the minute 00 59 Press CH to select On Program Press V or V to set the TV ON Press CH to select Repeat Press V or V to select Once or Everyday Press thbutton to switch the TV to standby mode At the preset time the TV will turn on automatically to the preset channel If you set the Repeat item to Once this function effects only once If set to Everyday this function effects everyday Setting OFF timer With the OFF timer the TV will automatically switch to standby mode at a preset time In Timer menu press CH or CH to select Off Time Press V to set the hour 0 12 press V to set the minute 00 59 Press CH to select Repeat Press V or V to select Once or Everyday Once the preset time has elapsed the TV will automatically go into standby mode If you set the Repeat item to On
11. ce this function effects only once If set to Everyday this function effects everyday O 0 PON p a Setting sleep timer Making use of the Sleep timer function allows you to have the set automatically turn off after a preset time For example if you would like the TV to auto turn off in 60 minutes you can press Obutton repeatedly until the screen displays the desired amount of time If you want to cancel the sleep timer you can press Dbutton repeatedly until O displays on the screen SYSTEM SETTINGS To select OSD language There are multi OSD languages in this TV set Settings provided for you to select OSD on screen display Language English 1 Press MENU repeatedly to display Settings Blue screen n menu Picture Enhance Off aption Mode Cel 2 Press CH to select Language ERU NUN 3 Press V or V to select a proper OSD language Setting Blue Screen If the Blue Screen is turned on the TV will appear a blue screen when there is no input signal 1 Enter into Settings menu 2 Press CH or CH to select Blue Screen 3 Press V or V to turn on off blue screen Picture Enhance setup Turning on Picture Enhance can enhance the picture quality 1 Enter into Settings menu 2 Press CH or CH to select Picture Enhance 3 Press V or V to turn on off Picture Enhance 4 To exit the menu press DSP button or repeatedly press MENU button CLOSED CAPTIONS The Closed Caption broadcasts can be viewed in
12. en will settle at the current scanned channel PICTURE ADJUSTMENT To select the picture mode You can select the picture quality instantly among three e preset modes and one user set mode Standard Dynamic Press P button to select the desired picture quality Standard Dynamic Mild and User user set can be selected cyclically Mode Picture quality Display normal pictures Display dynamic pictures Display soft pictures The picture quality you set Picture adjustment 1 Press MENU button to display the Picture Vin 2 Press CH or CH to select item SEUNG 3 Press V or V to adjust the level or you can Brightness gt also make use of 4 button to adjust picture Contrast 05 Every time you press button one picture ere adjustment menu bar will appear Then make Tint P S use of V or V button to adjust the level 4 To exit the menu press the DSP button Item Brightness a Notes gt The adjusted level is stored in the User position SOUND CONTROLS Adjusting Volume 1 Use Volume up down button 2 Press V button the volume decreases Press V button the volume increases 3 Make use of Sound menu to adjust volume ue f 4 Press MENU twice to display Sound menu then make use of V button to adjust the level Use MUTE button Press MUTE button on the remote control to cut off the sound from TV To resume the sound press this button again TIMER SETT
13. enna are your best safeguards against these disturbances Interference Moving ripples across the screen are caused by nearby transmitting or receiving shortwave radio equipment Diathermy Herringbone pattern and partial picture loss can result from the operation of diathermy equipment from a nearby medical center or hospital Snow Weak TV signals from long distant stations result in an unsteady picture and give the effect of falling snow An antenna adjustment or antenna amplifier may be needed Ghost Multiple images caused by TV signals reflected back from surrounding buildings hills aircraft etc are minimized by proper antenna positioning Car Ignition Nearby cars and electrical motors can cause small streaks across the picture or make the picture roll Television Set a 1 Side A V Inputs 9 Power Indicator 2 Speaker 10 Remote Sensor 3 TV AV Selector 11 Main Power Switch 4 Menu Button 12 Speaker 5 Volume Down Button 13 AC power Cord 6 Volume Up Button 14 Audio Video input and output jacks 7 Channel Down Button 15 Antenna terminal 75 ohms 8 Channel Up Button 16 S VIDEO Connection to Other Devices This TV set can be connected to a VCR DVD player video camera game system or any other A V component DVD Plaver ves ae TO Side Jacks Video Audio equipment can be connected to AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks located on the back or side panel VCR of the TV se
14. f power source indicated on the rating plate If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For units intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the respective pages in this User Manual for their operating instructions PORTABLE CART WARNING syrilal provided by RETAC 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Instead of the polarized alternating current line plug your unit may be equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This too is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 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 paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the
15. f the following methods Use Direct Channel Select buttons gt AIR Mode Direct Channel Selection When the Signal Input menu option in Search menu is in the Air position all channels can be selected by directly entering the channel number gt CATV Mode Direct Channel Selection When the Signal Input menu option in Search menu is in the CATV position channels can be selected as follows Method 1 Directly enter the channel number and wait for some time Method 2 1 9 Press 0 twice then 1 9 as needed For example to select channel 2 press 002 10 99 Press 0 then the remaining 2 digits For example to select channel 12 press 012 100 125 Press the 3 digits in order For example to select channel 120 press 120 Use Channel up down buttons Press CH button the channel number increases Press CH button the channel number decreases Use previous channel button Press C D button to switch between the current channel and the previous one Use DSP button to know the current channel number Press DSP button to display the current TV state If in TV program 12 ST SAP viewing then it will display the current channel number sound mode and remaining sleep time if set To scan programs Press SCAN button the TV set will scan the channels from current channel to higher channels one by one every program will be displayed for about one second and then go on scanning Press SCAN button again the scre
16. o select Skip ON Thus after exiting the menu the channel will then be skipped when you select programs with the Channel up down button If you want to skip other unwanted channels repeat steps above to change the channel number q Notes gt You can select the skipped channel by pressing the direct channel select buttons QRWN To restore a skipped channel Use direct channel select buttons 0 9 to select the channel you want to restore Enter into Search menu press CH or CH to select Skip press V or V to select Skip Off Fine Tuning Fine tuning is not necessary under normal conditions However in area of inferior broadcast conditions where adjustment is necessary for a better picture and sound use Fine tuning 1 Select the channel you want to fine tune 2 Enter into Search menu press CH or CH to select Fine Tune 3 Press and hold V or V the channel begins fine tuning until the best possible picture and sound is achieved Press V to fine tune downward while V to fine tune upward The AFT function will be set to OFF mode automatically 4 To exit the menu press DSP button or repeatedly press MENU button Auto Fine Tuning AFT If picture and sound s effect of the channel is instead poor by making use of Fine Tune you can correct them by making use of AFT Enter into Search menu press CH to select AFT then press V or V to select AFT On CHANNEL SELECTION You can select your desired TV program by one o
17. t REMOTE CONTROL Mute Input Sources POWER Button Stand By b Direct Channel Access Closed Caption Display pPrevious Channel Timer e 9 Channel Scan Picture adjustment Lock Picture Style On Screen Display WE ELLE UP DOWN MENU Access Channel Volume UP DOWN Cee USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing batteries Insfall two AAA batteries matching the polarities of the Battery to the marks inside ihe battery compartment Replace the baliery cover f c e oo a Effective Range of the When the batteries are about to wear out the remote control may be unstable Do not throw the batteries into a fire dispose of used batteries in the specified IU Open the battery cover q Notes gt Use only the size and type of batteries specified Do not mix different types of batteries together or old batteries with fresh ones Remove the batteries when remote control will not be used for a long period of time Avoid direct sunlight incandescent lamp fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on batteries Do not try to recharge batteries they are not intended to be recharged Do not drop dampen or disassemble the remote control manner POWER ON OFF To Switch the TV Set On and OFF When the TV is plugged into an AC outlet the main POWER is ON and the TV is in Standby mode The TV
18. the those controls that are covered by the operating other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when instructions as an improper adjustment of other making any connections controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to 24 NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER ipse SU te i TIO Bid pera cm This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system e If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has installes attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that been damaged uu provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular f When the unit exhibits a distinct change in specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the performance this indicates a need for service grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 25 DISCONNECTING To disconnect the main POWER you must unplug the power cord from the AC outlet THE CAUSES OF INTERFERENCE Incorporated in your TV set is the most up to date technology to eliminate interference Local radiation however can create disturbances which in turn can noticeably affect the picture Proper installation and a good ant
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