User manual MEDIALINE M32LS

English 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or constricted particularly near the plug, by waste bins, and at the point where it exits from the apparatus. 10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from overturning. 12. Unplug this apparatus during electrical storms or when unused for long periods of time. 13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, when liquid has been spilled on it, when it does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 14. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing of liquids, and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. 15. Indoor use only. 1 Important Safety Instruction Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphic Symbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Explanation of Safety Related Symbols 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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's casing that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING ­ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 2 Important Safety Instruction General safety precautions Never touch the power plug with wet hands. An electric shock may occur. English Don't plug more than one appliance into the same power outlet. An electric shock or fire may occur. Insert the plug fully so that the power supply unit is connected securely. Unsafe power connection may cause a fire. Grasp the power plug at the base to remove it from the wall, and pull firmly but gently. If you jerk the cord, the wire may be break, causing ignition or heat generation. Select a cool, dry area and protect the LCD display from extremes of temperature, humidity, dust and smoke. Electric shock, fire or failure may occur. Place the apparatus at a proper distance (over 10 cm) away from the wall for sufficient ventilation. A fire may result from an increase in internal temperature. Place the monitor in a well-ventilated room. A fire may result from an increase in internal temperature. Do not touch the antenna when it is snowing or, raining, or during electrical storm. Electric shock may result. There may be a danger of electric shock when installing the outdoor antenna; please consult a specialist firm. Electric shock may result. 3 Important Safety Instruction Position the outdoor antenna line in such a way as to prevent rain water flowing into the parts indoors. A fire or electric shock may be caused if rainwater is allowed to get into the LCD display. Never disassemble and repair this apparatus yourself; use trained repair engineers. A fire or electric shock may result. If repair or adjustment is required, please contact the appropriate sales agency or customer advisor. Don't insert metal objects (such as coins, hair pins or ironware) or flammable items (such as paper or matches) into the apparatus. A fire or electric shock may result. Stop using the apparatus in case of smoke or abnormal odors. Immediately turn off the power, pull the power cord out of the wall and then contact your service center. Continued use in these circumstances may cause a fire or electric shock. Please prevent children from tampering with or swallowing a remote control dry cell. Keep dry cells out of children's reach. If a child swallows one, please consult a doctor immediately. Place on a stable and secure surface. If the monitor falls or is dislodged, it may cause an injury. Turn off the apparatus and disconnect all cables from the monitor before moving the apparatus. Do not subject the apparatus to shock when moving. 4 Important Safety Instruction If installing or moving the LCD TV after opening the LCD TV box, ensure that two persons hold each side of the unit for moving it to the installation site. This is to avoid potential hazards to the LCD TV as well as to the people moving the unit. Carrying an LCD TV by only one person places intense stress on the back, possibly resulting in back injuries. The unit could also be dropped on the floor, which could break the cradle or cause other injuries. When moving the product, do not hold it by the speaker part. Don't put pressure on the panel or scratch the surface with your hands or a sharp item such as a nail or pen. Damage or failure of the panel may result. English Keep an appropriate distance from the product. If you watch the product continually at too short a range, your eyesight may be damaged. When replacing dry cells, make sure to align the polarity (+, -) correctly. Please use only designated standard products. If the polarity is not correct, dry cells may explode or their internal liquid may leak, causing fire, injury and contamination damage. Please discard the battery as specified by the manufacturer. 5 This User Manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this User Manual may be reproduced, photocopied, transcribed, translated or transmitted in whatsoever form without the prior permission of the manufacturer. The size and appearance of this LCD display may be changed without notice for the purpose of improvement. Damage caused by using unauthorized components, and non-observance of the information and precautions in this user manual, is not covered by the warranty. If you have a problem with your LCD display, please check the Troubleshooting section in this User Manual before requesting assistance from a service center. The information in this user manual is subject to change without notice. If static images are displayed on the LCD for a prolonged period, the LCD display may show screen image retention. This is not a permanent condition and the image will fade in time. Image retention is a condition that may occur with all LCD displays. The LCD consists of about 5 million pixels. One pixel incorporates 3 dots, and some of the dots may be perceived as brighter or darker compared to others. Please note that this may occur on all LCD displays and is not a product defect. This User Manual contains descriptions and instructions for both the 32-inch LCD TV models. 6 After opening the box, make sure the following items are provided with the monitor. If you find that any of these items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer immediately. English LCD TV Main Unit 32 LCD TV Standard Items User's Manual Remote Control/Batteries (1.5V AAA type) 75 Antenna - extensible Coaxial Cable Power Cable NOTE Shapes and colours of parts are subject to change without prior notice, but their functions remain unchanged. 7 1 LCD TV Overview and Installation 1.1 Product Characteristics 1.2 LCD Display Overview Front View Rear View 1.3 Remote Controller Before Using the Remote Control Remote Controller Button Functions 1.4 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network Connecting VCR Connecting a DVD Player & Set-Top Box (Connecting to Y, Pb, Pr) Connecting to a digital (AC3) amplifier Connecting to HDMI Connecting to a PC 2 Using the LCD TV 2.1 Watching TV 2.2 Watching Digital TV To watch digital TV To view information on the current channel To view program guide for the digital TV 2.3 To configure the menu 8 CONTENTS Menu Settings TV Menu Categories and Items 2.4 To Configure TV Channels Saving Channels Automatically To set digital channels To add a channel number To delete a channel number To view the channel list Digital signal strength English 2.5 To Select TV/External Input Selecting an External Input Device Connected to the LCD TV for viewing 2.6 Adjusting the Picture To set screen ratio To set the screen colour mode To set the scren mode To eliminate screen noise To set the film mode 2.7 Adjusting the Sound To set sound mode To adjust the sound balance Digital Audio output To adjust Auto volume To set the Track To set the Internal Speaker 2.8 To Configure the SET UP To control the transparency of the menu screen To set the Caption/Subtitle Language To set the auto time To set the Time manually To set the On/Off Timer To set the Sleep Timer Using the Parental(V-chip) 9 CONTENTS 3 PC Mode Environment Settings 3.1 Initial PC Mode Settings 3.2 PC Menu Components 3.3 Main Menu Settings To set the Screen menu To set the Audio menu To set the Settings A A.1 Appendix Specifications Appendix Dispaly Modes Check before calling for service Troubleshooting 10 Product Characteristics LCD Display Overview Remote Control Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices This product is equipped with an LCD panel to provide high-resolution PC mode. It is a 32" LCD display that allows you to watch two highresolution video sources simultaneously. as a TV All-in-one digital TV enabling you to watch HDTV even without an HDTV Set Top Box Vivid screen for watching TV LCD TV is better for your eyes than existing CRT TVs; your eyes get less tired Composite, S-Video, HDMI, DVD (component) input ports provided; high-definition images and stereo sound output Supports Sound Status Memory (SSM) and Picture Status Memory (PSM) to enable customized sound setting for various programs including TV dramas, music, and movies as a Monitor The optimal resolution is 1360x768 @ 60Hz. NOTE S Supported resolution in PC mode If your PC graphics card does not support 1360x768, use the 1024x768 @ 60Hz setting. This device can be used with 100/220V power voltage. Turning the power off with a remote control puts the device into TV Standby mode. Press the power button on the remote again to start watching TV. 1-2 Product Characteristics LCD TV Overview and Installation English Product Characteristics 1-3 Front View 9 1 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 1 LCD Display Displays the current contents of the display. 2 MENU Button Displays the main OSD menu. Exits from a sub-menu. 3 SOURCE Button Displays a menu of all of the available input sources. (TV, AV 1/2, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT 1/2, HDMI, PC, Exit) 1-4 LCD Display Overview LCD TV Overview and Installation 4 Channel ( / ) Buttons Press CH ( ) or CH ( ) to change channels. Also used to select the OSD (On Screen Display) menu. 5 Volume ( / ) Buttons English Press the VOL (decrease) or VOL (increase) to change the volume. Also used to increase or reduce the values in an OSD menu. 6 POWER Button Press this button in Standby mode to turn off the LCD TV. (Use this button after pressing the main power button on the rear panel of the LCD TV.) 7 Power Indication Lamp If the AC adapter is connected, then the red lamp is illuminated. If the LCD Display power is turned on, then the green light is illuminated. 8 Remote Control Receiver Paint the remote control towards the Power Indication Lamp to receive the function of the radio wares emitted from the remote control. 9 Internal Speakers Output device for LCD TV sound. LCD Display Overview 1-5 LCD TV Overview and Installation Rear View 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Up Grade Connect a Serial Cable to use. 2 PC Voice Input jack (PC/DVI) Connects to the Audio jack on a PC. 3 HDMI/DVI PC Input connector Connects to the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)/DVI connector on external devices. 4 PC Input RGB connector Connects to the RGB connector (for connecting to an external monitor) on a PC. 5 Digital Audio Optical Output jack Connects to digital audio devices. 1-6 LCD Display Overview LCD TV Overview and Installation 6 S-Video Input jack Connects to the S-Video input port of a laser disk player (or S-VHS player). (Gives better picture quality than a composite video) 7 Video/Audio Input 1/2 jack English For audio/video input from external sources. 8 Component Voice Input jack (1/2) Connects to the audio input port on a DVD player (or DTV). 9 Component Video Input jack (1/2) Connects to the video input port on a DVD player (or VCR player/TV re-player). (for both DVD and DTV) 10 Air/Cable/75 ANT connector Connects to a cable from external antennas (VHF/UHF, cable TV, satellite, etc.) 11 AC Input connector Connects to the power source. (110/220V) LCD Display Overview 1-7 Before Using the Remote Control Inserting the batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control. Open the cover. Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+, -). Close the cover. NOTE corrosion. S Always use recommended batteries only; use of other batteries may result in battery leakage or Do not insert the batteries with the wrong polarity. Do not put spent batteries in a fire. Do not leave completely-used batteries in the remote control. Leaving them in place for a long time may cause corrosion of the electrodes in the remote control. Replace the batteries with new ones, if the remote control does not work well. 1-8 Remote Control LCD TV Overview and Installation Information on the Use of the Remote Control When using the remote control, point it towards the Power Indication Lamp of the LCD Display. The operating distance should be within 23 feet. The receiving angle should be within 30 degrees. English NOTE S Do not subject the remote control to shock. It may get damaged. Be caregul not to let water get into the remote control. It may cause damage. Do not disassemble the remote control. Do not expose the remote control to direct sunlight or other strong light. The remote control may not work normally. Do not keep in cold or humid places. It may cause defects. Remote Control 1-9 LCD TV Overview and Installation Remote Control Button Functions 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 18 17 16 15 7 14 8 9 10 13 (not supported in the 32" model) 11 12 1-10 Remote Control LCD TV Overview and Installation 1 POWER Button Turns the display On or Off. 2 NUMBER Buttons Direct channel select. Direct page selection during Teletext display. English 3 - Buttons Set a channel on the digital TV. 4 PSM (Picture Status Memory) Button Recalls your preferred picture setting. (Standard, Dynamic, Mild, Manual) NOTE PC Mode(CSM) : Warm, Normal, Cool, Manual 5 SSM (Sound Status Memory) Button Recalls your preferred sound setting. (Standard, Music, Movie, Sports, News, Manual) 6 MENU Button Displays OSD Menu. 7 VOL / (-/+) Buttons Increases or decreases the volume. Also used to select the OSD main menu, to select the submenu or to change the values in sub-menus. 8 TV/AV Button It converts to TV input mode and, if you press and hold the button, input mode will be switched. 9 SLEEP Button Sets the sleep timer. The TV is automatically turned off. Remote Control 1-11 LCD TV Overview and Installation 10 ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) Button You can watch the LCD Display in various picture formats ; 16:9, Zoom 1, Zoom 2, 4:3. NOTE AV 1~2, S-Video, Component 1~2 TV, HDMI, PC 16:9, Zoom1, Zoom2, 4:3 16:9, 4:3 11 CAPTION Button Controls the caption decoder. 12 Add/Delete Button You can add/delete the current channel to/from the channel list. 13 Q.VIEW Button It goes from the channel you are currently viewing back to the channel you were previously watching. (Quick Search View Function) 14 OK Button Select sub-menu or fix user setting. 1-12 Remote Control LCD TV Overview and Installation 15 CH / Buttons Press CH or CH to change channels. Also used to select in the OSD menu or select the channel providing teletext service. 16 MUTE Button English Press to temporarily cut off the sound. 17 MTS Button Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). 18 EPG(Electronic Program Guide) Button View a program guide for the digital TV. 19 SOURCE Button Selects the external input source. (TV, AV 1/2, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT 1/2, HDMI, PC, Exit) Remote Control 1-13 Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of following sources: An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial (not recommended) A cable television network When connecting an outdoor antenna Antenna connection is the most important factor for obtaining clean and sharp video quality. Whenever possible, use an external antenna in areas with weak signals. 1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75 coaxial socket on the rear of the TFT LCD display. 2 Press the TV button on the remote control. UHF Outdoor Antenna VHF Outdoor Antenna Use only when necessary. (Optional) VHF/UHF Mixer Electronic Amplifier 75 Coaxial Cable (Optional) or 300 Feeder Cable (Optional) Antenna Converter (Optional) 1-14 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices LCD TV Overview and Installation NOTE Connecting 300 S feeder cable to the antenna converter Use the driver to Connect the 300 feeder Remove the insulation from the 300 feeder cable. loosen the screw. cable, and secure it by retightening the screw with English the screwdriver. If the video is not clear because of weak signals, install a signal amplifier to obtain clearer video. (An amplifier is often necessary when using an indoor antenna.) When connecting an indoor antenna (cable TV) Check the antenna connector on the wall and then connect the antenna cable. NOTE S You can see more clear display if you install the booster in the weak radio wave area. If you want to watch several televisions by using one antenna, please use the optional signal distributor. Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices 1-15 LCD TV Overview and Installation Connecting to a VCR When connecting to the Compositeo connector Different devices have different jacks at the rear. Method 1 AV1 VCR Composite Audio/ Video cable (Optional) Method 2 AV2 VCR Composite Audio/ Video cable (Optional) NOTE S-video and composite video signals share the audio signals. 1-16 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices LCD TV Overview and Installation When connecting to the S-video connector Different jacks on the rear panel are used for different external devices. VCR English Audio cable (Optional) S-Video cable (Optional) NOTE S Connecting VCR (when connecting to the antenna input connector) Different jacks on the rear panel are used for different external devices. Connect the external antenna cable to the VCR. Connect the 75 power. Turn on the TV power and switch the channel to the same channel that was set on the VCR (3 or 4). Insert a video tape into the VCR, and press the button. coaxial cable to the VCR and TV. Set the channel selection switch on the rear panel of the VCR to channel 3 or 4, and turn on the VCR VCR External Antenna 75 coaxial cable Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices 1-17 LCD TV Overview and Installation Connecting a DVD Player & Set-Top Box (Connecting to Y, Pb, Pr) 1 2 3 4 Use the audio cable to connect the TV component audio (left/right) port to a DVD audio output port, or to the audio output port of a Set Top Box. Use the component cable to connect the TV component (Y/Pb/Pr) port to a DVD component video output port, or to a Set Top Box video output port. Turn the TV on and press the Source button on the remote to select DVD mode (component). Turn the DVD player or the Set Top Box on and enjoy a high-resolution video screen. When connecting to a DVD player or a Set Top Box, connect a component cable to the component jack. Method 1 DVD or Set top Component cable (Optional) Audio cable (Optional) 1-18 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices LCD TV Overview and Installation Method 2 DVD or Set top English Component cable (Optional) Audio cable (Optional) NOTE When connecting the DVD player or set top box, connect the component cable to the Component jack. Connecting to a digital (AC3) amplifier "Digital" refers to surround sound technology for movie theatres used for the latest movies and it can be used at home to obtain realistic sound effects. You can enjoy realistic sound effects from a movie or live concert DVD disc by connecting the product to a 6-channel amplifier with a digital converter or digital (AC3) processor. Optical Voice Cable (sold separately) Digital (AC3) Amplifier with a Converter Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices 1-19 LCD TV Overview and Installation The `Internal Speaker' option in `Sound menu must be `Off' in order to output sound to external speakers. NOTE S To enjoy digital (AC3) sound with the product, make sure that: - The input signal to the product is digital (AC3). - Connect the product to a 6-channel amplifier with five speakers and one subwoofer that has a digital (AC3) converter or processor. Since the voice output from the product is broadband, set the volume appropriately. Otherwise, the speakers may get damaged by sudden high pitched sounds. Make sure to turn off the amplifier before plugging or unplugging the product's power cord. Otherwise, the amplifier may get damaged. Connecting to HDMI Please connect it to a device that supports HDMI. Set top HDMI Cable(Optional) 1-20 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices LCD TV Overview and Installation Connecting to a PC If you want to use this LCD TV as a monitor, set the resolution to 1360x768 @ 60Hz (WXGA) for optimum viewing. Turn the PC and LCD TV power off. English Turn on the PC and check the settings. (Set the resolution to 1360x768 @ 60Hz(WXGA) for optimum viewing) Connect the LCD TV and the PC with an external monitor cable. Connect an audio cable to both the LCD TV and the PC. Turn on the TV and press the [PC] button on the remote to set PC input mode. Method 1 RGB PC VGA cable Audio cable (optional) Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices 1-21 LCD TV Overview and Installation Method 2 HDMI / DVI PC HDMI Cable (Optional) Audio cable (optional) 1-22 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices Watching TV Watching Digital TV To configure the menu To Configure TV Channels To Select TV/External Input Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Sound To Configure the SET UP 1 2 3 Check the antenna connection. (For more information on connection, see section `1.4 Connecting the LCD TV and Peripheral Devices'.) Press the [POWER] button on the remote control. Press the [TV/AV] button on the remote control, and press the number button to select a channel (For example, if selecting channel no. 99, press the 9 button twice on the remote control). Press the [ ] button to adjust the volume. 4 NOTE S To mute the LCD TV sound Press the button on the remote control once to mute the LCD TV sound. Press the button once again to turn the sound back on. To completely turn off the LCD TV power. Press the button on the remote control. The LCD TV will be turned off and remain in standby mode. Remove the power plug from a wall outlet. 22 - Watching TV Using the LCD TV English Watching TV 23 - To watch digital TV 1 To directly select channels by using the [Number] buttons. Channel numbers are in the format of `Main Number ­ Sub-Number'. 1. Press the desired channel. 2. Press the `-' button. 3. Press a number button other than `Ø' (`Ø' is the sub-number for analog broadcasts). E.g.) To watch the digital broadcast on channel number 9, press 9 - 1 in order. At present, the sub-number "1" is used for digital broadcasts. Digital broadcast channel number indication analog broadcast channel number indication 2 To select channels using the [Channel] button. Repeatedly press the channel button to switch channels in the following order. TV Normal TV Line DTV Normal DTV Line 1. When using the [ ] button, if the TV does not receive signals, check the antenna connection and then execute automatic channel setting. 2. When selecting a channel, the indication at the upper righthand corner of the screen will show whether the channel selected is an analog broadcast or a digital broadcast. 24 - Watching Digital TV Using the LCD TV To view information on the current channel 1 Press the [ ] button. The information on the current channel will be displayed on the screen. English To view program guide for the digital TV 1 Press the [ ] button. Press this button while watching TV to see the program schedule for the current channel. Watching Digital TV 25 - Using the LCD TV NOTE S Press the button again to hide the display indication. Although digital broadcasts should be broadcast as wide screen (16:9) HD, the far left and far right portions of the screen may be cut off if programs previously produced for a normal screen (4:3) are converted for digital signals. When the borders on the left, right, and center portions of the screen have been fixed for a prolonged time, there may be excitations on the screen borders due to differences in brightness around the borders. The identical phenomenon also occurs in products made by other companies. 26 - Watching Digital TV Using the LCD TV English Watching Digital TV 27 - To configure the LCD TV functions, press the [MENU] button. Knowing the method for configuring the menu will make using the LCD TV much easier. Menu Settings