User manual CURTIS RT110

7" COLOR TFT LCD TV DVD PLAYER OWNER'S MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 0-5 5A-11 OPERATION PROCEDURE / DVD PLAYER OPERATION RADIO OPERATION 1. Slide the Power Sourcs Selector to a correct position (ref. page 7-9) 2. Press the power button once. 3. Slide the TV-RADIO-OFF Switch to 'RADIO' postion 4. For FM, slide the Band Selector to centre position. For AM, slide the switch to the left. For Weather Band, switch to right position. 5. Weather Band: Select 162.400-162.475-162.550 Mhz to the best reception depending on which states you are staying. 6. Tune the AM/FM radio to your desired station, The frequency will show on the LCD Display. 7. For FM, fully extend the telescopic rod antenna for best reception. For AM, the antenna is built into the unit. Reception may be improved by changing the direction in which the unit is facing. 8. Adjust the Volume control to desired sound level. 9. To turn the receiver off, press the power button. 10. Select Ant switch for best reception (See Page 7) DVD OPERATION 1. Slide the Power Sourcs Selector to a correct position (ref. page 7-9) OPERATING PROCEDURES TORCH LAMP OPERATION Power Source Selector Power EXT BATT CHARGE 1. Press the power button once. 2. Slide the 'OFF-Torch-Lantern' switch to the torch position. 3. Press 'Release' button and pull out the torch for independent use, Make sure to put it back properly (Arrow to Arrow) to prevent damage. 4. To turn the lamp off, press power switch to off position. Note: The torch and radio can work at the same time. Torch and TV can only work independently. LANTERN OPERATION 1. Slide the 'Lantern' switch to 'ON' to light up the lantern. 2. To turn the Lantern off, slide switch to off position. SIREN OPERATION 1. Press the power button once. 2. Press the 'Siren' button, siren sound will activate and all other product functions will cease. 3. Turn siren off to resume other product functions in operation. HOW TO REPLACE THE LAMP TUBES SPECIFICATION: Flourescent tube 4W/150mm A. Release lamp cover screw B. Lift up the lamp cover C. Replace lamp tube and reassemble in reverse procedures. HOW TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB FOR TORCH SPECIFICATION : Light bulb 3V/500mA A. Turn counter-clockwise and lift up the lamp cover. B. Replace lamp tube and reassemble in reverse procedures. C. Be careful ! Don't drop any metal parts inside when you lift up the lamp cover. Power Source Selector Power 2. Press POWER to turn on the unit EXT BATT CHARGE 3. Press OPEN 4. Insert a DVD disc 5. Press 'Close' 6. Use the cursor buttons on the unit or remote control to navigate the DVD menu. Press ENTER to confirm selections. During Play Pausing and stopping playback : - Press STOP once to hold place. - Press PAUSE to pause the disc. - Press PLAY to continue playback. - Press " " to skip between scenes. - Press << or >> on remote control to search the disc, rewind or forward. - Press MENU on remote control to return to DVD menu. - Press SLOW on remote control for slow motion. - Press ANGLE on remote control for selecting movie angles. - Press ZOOM on remote control for 1.5x, 2x, 4x and zoom off. - Press SUBTITLE on remote control for subtitle options. DVD Display Chapter Hrs Mins Secs P.12 P.13 OPERATING PROCEDURE fig.1 TV OPERATION Color System Sound System TV Channel (outdoor) 1. Press the power button once. 2. Slide the Lamp/TV/Radio/OFF Switch to the 'TV' position to turn the TV ON. 3. How to program a) Press TV/VIDEO/DVD switch to the TV screen. (fig.1) b) Press the "Menu" switch once. c) Press the 'CH-' button once. Make fig.2 sure the COLOR-SYS is 'Auto' and the SOUND-SYS is correct. (fig.2) (e.g. U.S.A. : Sound system : M) d) - Press the 'CH-' button to 'PRESET' column. - Press the 'DOWN' button once to jump to the Sub menu. (fig.3) - Press the 'CH-' button 3 times to the 'AUTO PROGRAM' column. (fig.4) - Press the 'DOWN' button once and the TV Channels will be auto scanned. 4. Adjust the antenna for the best picture quality. 5. Adjust the Volume control to desired sound level. fig.3 6. To turn the receiver off, press the power button. 7. Select Ant switch for best reception. (See Antenna Page 7) TV Channel (indoor) 1. Connect the cable with the 'Cable ready ant / Ext ant ', insert it to the extant jack. (fig.5) 2. Repeat the 'TV Channels (outdoor)' step. Channel No. OPERATING PROCEDURE Contol the picture Press the 'MENU' button to menu screen. Press the 'CH-' button to 'PICTURE' column, Press the 'DOWN' button once to jump to the Sub menu. Select 'Contrast', 'Bright', 'Color', 'Tint' and 'Sharpness' by pressing Ch+ or Ch- and adjust the level by pressing 'UP' and 'Down'. Change the system Press the 'MENU' button to menu screen. Press the 'CH-' button once to 'SYSTEM' column, Press the 'DOWN' button once to jump to the Sub menu. Select 'COLOR-SYS', 'SOUND-SYS' by pressing Ch+ or Ch- and adjust the level by pressing 'UP' and 'Down'. Change the TV Channel Press the 'MENU' button to menu screen. Press the 'CH-' button 3 times to 'PRESET' column, Press the 'DOWN' button once to jump to the Sub menu. Select 'CH NO.', 'SKIP CH', 'AREA', 'AUTO PROGRAM' by pressing Ch+ or Ch- and adjust the level by pressing 'UP' and 'Down'. EXTRA Press the 'MENU' button to menu screen. Press the 'CH-' button 4 times to 'EXTRA' column, Press the 'DOWN' button once to jump to the Sub menu. Select 'BACKGROUND.', 'LANGUAGE' by pressing Ch+ or Ch- and adjust the level by pressing 'UP' and 'Down'. CAUTION TFT PANEL The design of this TFT is as follow : a) Swivel : 180 degree (90 degree each left and right) b) Up and Down : 120 degree DO NOT TURN THE PANEL BY FORCE AS THIS WILL BREAK THE HINGES. Before you adjust for the picture problems make these few simple checks: 1. Adjust the Tuning Control to obtain the best picture. 2. Adjust the antenna for the best picture quality. 3. Check the power source. fig.5 fig.4 Cable Ready antenna Ext antenna P.10 P.11 POWER SUPPLY 3-WAY POWER SUPPLY CAUTION: 1. Be sure to observe polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Improper placement of batteries may damage the unit. 2. Replace all batteries at the same time. 3. Replace with equivalent type batteries of standard carbon zinc or alkaline types. Do not mix batteries of different compostion or old with new batteries. 4. Do not mix alkaline or standard (carbon zinc) with rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries. 5. To prevent damage, do not allow moisture to enter the battery compartment. 6. If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time, make sure the unit is unplugged from the AC power supply and/or remove the batteries. Old batteries may leak causing corrosion to internal components. Note: 1. When the battery power is low, the picture will shrink. Replace the batteries with fresh ones or use an alternate source of power. 2. The DC plug from the car cord or the AC adaptor must be removed from the DC socket to operate the receiver using battery power. 3. Dry battery operating time and efficiency decreases at low temperatures (usually below +41'F/5' C). 4. Always turn off the unit and ' Mosquito Repeller ' to save battery life. To Recharge Ni-Cad Batteries (Not Included) 1. Slide Power Source Selector to the 'CHARGE' position. 2. Connect the DC plug coming out of the AC adaptor (included with this set) into the DC 12V socket in the receiver and then plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet. 3. Charge the batteries for about 15-20 hours before use. IMPORTANT: 1. Only use the AC adaptor included with this unit. An incorrect AC adaptor may damage your unit and the batteries. 2. Charge only Ni-Cad batteries. Do not charge Carbon zinc or Alkaline batteries. 3. Do not overcharge as this will shorten the service life of the Ni-Cad batteries. 4. Before use, be sure that the Ni-Cad batteries have been fully charged. AC adaptor Car Battery Operation Using the Car Cord Plug one end of the DC car cord into the DC 12V Power Input Jack of the receiver and the other end into the cigarette lighter of your vehicle. Battery power will automatically cut off. CAUTION: Do not plug the AC cord directly into the unit as this is dangerous and will burn the unit. The AC cord should always plug into the AC adapter with the other end DC 12V jack into the unit (See diagram) WRONG CORRECT NOTE : This receiver is designed to operate on 12V DC. Power Source Selector must be set to 'EXT.' position. DC car cord (12V DC) Neg. To DC socket Ground Only the Cigarette Lighter Socket of Car Unserew the cap to replace the fuse. (replace only with same type fuse 3A 125/250V) Fuse 3A, Screw cap Replacing Fuse CAUTION: 1. Remove plug from cigarette lighter receptacle when the receiver is not in use 2. To prevent electrical shock and possible damage to your unit or vehicle, always unplug the car cord from the cigarette lighter socket BEFORE you remove the plug from the DC 12V Jack of the receiver. Internal Battery Operation 1. Open the battery cover on the bottom of the unit. 2. Insert 12 pcs "D" size dry batteries (not included). Be sure negative and positive terminals are positioned as indicated in battery compartment. 3. Replace the cover. 4. Slide Power Source Selector to the position 'BATT'. DC 12V Jack P.8 P.9 CONTROLS AND FUNCTION ANTENNA / POWER SUPPLY Telescopoic Rod Antenna 31. Video OUT 32. Audio OUT 33. Ant Switch (See Page 7 for details) DVD Functions :34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. OPEN/CLOSE of DVD door PLAY/PAUSE STOP REPEAT REV - Rewind NEXT FWD - Fast Forward PREV - Previous In a normal reception area, the telescopic rod antenna will deliver a sharp picture and clear sound. Adjust the length, direction and angle for best reception when using outside. Note: To avoid damaging the antenna, always close the antenna one section at a time, starting with the largest diameter section first. To avoid bending the antenna do not push the top section of the antenna. External Antenna / Cable Ready Where TV receiving conditions are unfavorable, an external antenna may be used with an antenna adaptor. Cable Ready antenna and the Ext antenna are packed with the car adaptor. REMOTE RESUME PLAY / PAUSE TIME Keypad REPEAT RETURN A-BREPEAT ANGLE Setup Stop Prev Next PROG OPEN / CLOSE MUTE LANGUAGE SUBTITLE ZOOM RAN OSD CATALOGUE STEP SLOW TITLE PBC ( Root Menu for VCD only ) CLEAR Fast Rewind Fast Forward AC adaptor Cable Ready antenna Ext antenna External antenna jack POWER SUPPLY AC Power (House Current) Operation Using the AC Adaptor: Connect the DC plug coming out of the AC adaptor into the DC 12V Power Input Jack in the receiver and then plug the AC adaptor into the wall outlet. NOTE : Power Source Selector must be set to 'EXT.' position. Direct selection from root menu ENTER DC 12V Jack P.6 P.7 CONTROLS AND FUNCTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS 1. TV(DVD)/OFF/RADIO Slide switch to correct position of function you choose to use. 2. Menu : Contol the picture, System, TV Channels and Language 3. Radio : For FM, slide the switch to the center position, For AM, slide switch to left. For Weather Band, slide switch to right 4. Tuning Control Tune the radio or TV to your desired station 5. Volume Control Tune the control to the desired listening level 6. Earphone Jack Inserting the earphone (not included) plug into this jack for private listening. The speaker will be cut off automatically 7. Battery Compartment 8. Battery Cover 9. Telescopic Rod Antenna This antenna is common to FM radio and all TV VHF/UHF channels 10. Power Switch Push switch to power on, push again to power off 11. Lantern ON/OFF selector 12. Torch ON/OFF switch 13. S-socket A/V output 14. DC 12V INPUT Jack When you want to use your unit in a car or recreational vehicle, connect the DC plug from the car cord into the DC12V input jack and the other end into the cigarette lighter of your vehicle. When you want to use it in the house, plug the DC end of the AC adapter into the DC12V input socket and the other end into a wall outlet. (See page 9) 15. Power Source Selector To select : (1) "Ext" for external power (AC adapter or car battery) (2) "BATT" for internal batteries (3) "CHARGE" for charging Ni-Card rechargeable batteries 16. Lantern 17. Thermometer 18. Compass 19. Mosquito Repeller Switch 20. Siren Press button to put emergency siren 'ON', press again to 'OFF' When siren is on, all other functions will be automatically cut off 21. Torch ON/OFF switch 22. Flashlight Release The torch is detachable, press 'RELEASE' button and pull out the torch for independent use. Please put it back properly (Arrow to Arrow) to prevent damage. 23. TV / Video / DVD selector 24. CH+ : Channel UP 25. CH- : Channel down 26. UP : MENU UP 27. DOWN : MENU DOWN 28. DLL Radio Station display 29. Video IN 30. Audio IN 9 11 18 9 17 12 28 16 21 19 1 3 24 33 4 39 40 42 5 36 6 35 37 10 8 7 34 14 15 13 38 41 31 32 25 29 30 20 22 2 23 26 27 REMOTE 1. Function selection : TV(DVD)-OFF-RADIO 2. Menu 3. Radio : AM/FM/WEATHER BAND 4. Tuning Control 5. Volume Control 6. Earphone Jack 7. Battery Compartment 8. Battery Cover 9. Telescopic Antenna 10. Power ON/OFF Button 11. Lantern ON/OFF Selector 12. Torch 13. S-socket A/V output 14. DC12VPower Input Jack 15. Power Source Selector 16. Lantern 17. Thermometer 18. Compass 19. Mosquito Repeller switch 20. Siren 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. Torch ON/OFF switch Flashlight Release Button TV/VIDEO/DVD CH+ : Channel UP CH- : Channel down UP - MENU UP DOWN- MENU DOWN DLL Radio Station display Video IN Audio IN Video Out Audio Out Weather Band Station Switch Ant switch P.4 P.5 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Save these instructions for later use. 2. Unplug this television receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3. Use only attachments recommended by the television receiver manufacturers. 4. Do not use this television receiver near water, i.e., near a bath tub, sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 5. Do not place this television receiver on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television receiver may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the television receiver. 6. This television receiver should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This television receiver should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided. 7. This television receiver should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this television receiver where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. 9. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver. 10. If an outside antenna is connected to the television receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70-1984. provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A on page 4 11. For added protection of this television receiver 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 receiver due to lightning and power-line surges. 12. An outside antenna system should not be located near overhead power lines or other electric lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into 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. P.1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The Owner's Manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions. For your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual. Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock, is present within the cabinet of this unit. ATTENTION DANGEROUS VOLTAGE Dear Customer: This receiver is designed in accordance with and cannot be used in countries that have a different broadcasting system. CAUTION: Remove AC Adapter from wall outlet and batteries from battery compartment when receiver will not be used for a prolonged period. WARNING: To prevent damage by hazards such as fire or shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. High Voltage: Live parts are accessible when the rear cover is removed. Please read the following IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.