PLANAR 20" LCD TV MANUAL

Planar LCD TV 8.5" x 11" Manual Cover

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LCDTV

English

Contents

Safety P. 3 ~ 9Accessary list P. 10Feature P. 11LCDTV front & rear P. 12 ~ 13Remote controller P. 14Preparing remote controller P. 15Power in P. 16 ~ 17Quick Start LCDTV P. 18 ~ 19LCDTV menu P. 20LCDTV menu loop P. 21LCDTV menu structure P. 22V-chip P. 23~25Video rotation P. 26VESA mount P. 27Connectting P. 28 ~ 29Closed Caption P. 30Trouble shooting P. 31Specifications P. 32

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-SONNEL

STOP

MUST BE

UNPLUG QUICKLY

AVOID WATER DO NOT OPEN DO NOT PLUGIN WHEN WET

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CAUTION

Do not place heavy objects on top of the LCD TV power cord.

SAFETY

Do not obstruct the heat vents on the LCD TV and make sure to

warn children to do the same.

Do not place the LCD TV on an uneven surface. Do not twist,

bend, break, or otherwise alter the power cord.

Do not place the LCD Digital TV on an uneven surface.

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SAFETY

Keep the power cord clear of heating devices.

No other electrical device should be plugged into the same elec-

trical outlet that your LCD TV power cord is plugged into.

Do not place the LCD TV anywhere with excessive moisture,

soot, or steam.

Do not use the LCD Digital TV anywhere without proper ventila-

tion.

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SAFETY

Do not place heavy objects on top of the LCD TV

Do not attempt to plug the power cord into a damaged or irregu-

larly shaped outlet.

Do not tap the LCD TV screen.

If the LCD TV is accidentally dropped, immediately unplug the

power cord to avoid accidental electrical discharges

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If the LCD TV produces smoke or strange noises, unplug the

power cord immediately and take the unit back to the reseller.

If any strange material drips from the LCD TV, turn off the power

immediately and unplug the power cord.

When cleaning the LCD TV, or if the unit is not to be used for ann

extended period of time, please unplug the power.

Do not place the LCD TV in damp or humid places.

SAFETY

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Please do not place vases or other decorative items on top of the

LCD TV

Do not open the LCD TV casing for any reason, as there may be

a risk of electrical shock.

Use only a dry cloth to remove dust from the exterior of the

power plug.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before attempting to move

the LCD TV

SAFETY

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Do not use chemical compounds when cleaning the LCD TV..

Do not attempt to plug in the power cord when your hands are

wet.

When adjusting the angle of the screen, be careful not to get your

fingers caught in the rotating hinge.

Do not use the LCD TV in a restroom.

SAFETY

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SAFETY

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure

the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Ground

ACCESSARY LIST

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MANUAL

Warranty card

USER MANUAL *1

AC/DC ADAPTER *1 POWER CORD *1

ANTENNA CABLE *1

REMOTE CONTROLLER *1 BATTERY (AAA)*2

WARRANTY CARD*1

FEATURE

New design with carryinghandle

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Anti glare, low reflectioncoating

High brightness,superhigh contrast

60,000 hours long lifebacklight

170o wide viewing angle

180o rotation function

LCDTV FRONT

Power switchVideo input selectMute on/offVolume buttonChannel button

TV power indicatorGreen: Power OnRed: Stand By

IR receiverarea

Speaker(Right)

Speaker(Left)

StandTile: 0o~20o, 90o

Swivel:R:15o~L:15o

Earphoneoutput

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LCDTV REAR

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INPUT 1S-Video 1Composite1Audio 1-right, left

COMPONENTComponent1

C. Audio -right, leftINPUT 2S-Video 2Composite 2Audio 2-right, left

AV OUTPUTComposite outAudio out-right, left

Antenna/ Cable TV

REMOTE CONTROL

Power On/Off

Mute

Channel Number

Video select

Sleeping setting

Channel Up/Down

Volume Up/Down

Previous ChannelDisplay Status

Second LanguageAuto Programing

Add Channel Erase Channel

Antenna/Cable TV

Menu Select

Menu/Enter

Menu Exit

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Picture modes

PREPARING REMOTE CONTROL

1

2

3

Slide the battery cover off in the back of reomtecontrol.

Install two batteries. (1.5V, UM-4, RO 3,AAA)

Close battery cover.

_ +

_+

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POWER IN

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Notice

1

2

Notice

Lock

Unlock

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QUICK START LCDTV

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1

2

3

4

Press power switchn Power indicator (LED) turn to green.*If LED is red then you can power on withremote control!

Select channeln Press Up/Down arrow, move channelnumber to which you want!n For quickly select, you can presschanel number directly.

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Adjust volumen Press Up/Down arrow to adjust scaleto suitable volume!

VHS/DVD/Satelliten Press TV/Video button to switch:

Input 2

Component Input 1

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VOL

LCDTV Menu

1

2

3

4

Press Up/Down/Right/Leftarrow to select functionitem.

Press MENU to enter setting.

Press Right/Left to adjustscale or mode.

Press EXIT twice to quit menusetting.

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LCDTV MENU

Press MENU to go to menusetting.

LCDTV MENU LOOP

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Picture

ModesContrast BrightnessColorTintSharpnessBacklight

Audio CH-Set Setup

Cinema50 505050350

Picture

ModeTrebleBalance

Audio CH-Set Setup

StereoNormal

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Picture

ChanelEditFine TuneV-chipCC mode

Audio CH-Set Setup

30Add 50

Password: xxxxTV

Picture

Chane SystemlLanguageRotationOSD transparencyFactory Default Reset

Audio CH-Set Setup

AntennaEnglish

0o

5Enter

LCDTV MENU STRUCTURE

CH-Set CHANNEL 1-125Edit Add, EraseFine Tune -, 50, +V-chip Password: XXXXCC Mode TV,CC1,CC2,Text1,Text2

Picture Modes Cinema,Normal,UserContrast Scale (0~100)Brightness Scale (0~100)Color Scale (0~100)Tint Scale (0~100)Sharpness Scale (1~5)Backlight Scale (0~100)

Audio Mode Stereo, MonoTreble Normal, EnhancementBalance Scale (0~30)

Setup Channel System AntennaCable

Language EnglishSpanishFrench

Rotation 0, 180OSD Transparency Opaque, TransparentFactory Default Reset Enter

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V-CHIP FUNCTION

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Some TV programs and movies include signals that clas-sify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, lan-guage). The V-CHIP control feature in this LCDTV detects thesignals and blocks the programs according to your selections.To use this feature, perform the following setup.

Selecting the V-chip menu:

1. Press MENU, press right/left to CH-Set and press up/down arrow to V-chipfunction.

2. Press MENU, press right/left todisplay the pin code entering mode.Press up/down at each code to getnumber then press OK. (Choose OKwhen you first time use this function)

3. Screen changes to the V-chip menuas shown.

4. Press up/down to select item andpress menu.

V-chip lock:Press right/left to select On or Off

Set TV Rating:Press right/left to select.

Set MPAA Rating:Press right /left to select Luck orUnluck.

Enter Password

0 0 0 0 0 0

Ok Cancel

V-chip mode

V-chip lockTV guidelineMPAA ratingNew password

On<Enter><Enter><Enter>

MPAA rating

GPGPG-13RNC-17XNR

LLLLLLL

L:Lock U:Unlock

TV rating

TV-YTV-Y7TV-GTV-PGTV-14TV-MA

NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNone

V-CHIP FUNCTION

Change password:

1. Press up/down arrow toselect New password item,press MENU

2. Press up/down at eachcode to get old passwordand press up/down at eachcode to select new passwordthen press Ok.

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Change PasswordOld Password

0 0 0 0 0 0

Ok Cancel

0 0 0 0 0 0

New Password

V-chip mode

V-chip lockTV guidelineMPAA ratingNew password

On<Enter><Enter><Enter>

About Rating:TV RATING: Independent rating system for broadcasters

TV-Y: All Children (This program is designed to beapproprate for all children)TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children (This program is designedfor children age 7 and above.)TV-G: General Audience (Most parents would find this programsuitable for all ages.)TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested (This program containsmaterial that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.)

D) Some suggestive dialogL) Infrequent coarse languangeS) Some sexual situationsV) Moderate violence

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program containsmaterial that parents would find unsuitable for children under 14years of age.)

D) Some suggestive dialogL) Infrequent coarse languangeS) Some sexual situationsV) Moderate violence

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only (This program is specificallydesigned to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuit-able for children under 17.)

MPAA RATING: Independent rating system for moviesG: General Audience (Appropriate for all ages)PG: Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not besuitable for children)PG13: Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may beinappropriate for children under 13)R: Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adultguardian.)NC17: Not intended for anyone 17 and underX: X-rated (For adults only)

V-CHIP FUNCTION

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Press EXIT twice to quit menusetting.

VIDEO ROTATION

1

2

3

ABC

Press MENU then to selectto SETUP - Rotation.

Press MENU, the video will rotate 180o

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VESA MOUNT

1

2

3

90o

Adjust screen 90o

Move LCD TV to upright and screw.

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VESA hole is on bottom ofstand.

Flat screw

CONNECTING

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 COMPONENTS

-VID

EO

CA

BLE

VID

EO

& A

UD

IO C

AB

LE

CO

MP

ON

EN

T CA

BLE

AU

DIO

CA

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VHS

DVD

TV GAME CAMCORDER

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*When S-VIDEO and VIDEO connect at sametime, then screen will display S-VIDEO first!

CABLE BOX

SATELLITE BOX

OUTPUT

VHS

VID

EO

& A

UD

IO C

AB

LE

TV/VIDEO DISPLAY

CABLE TV LAN VHF/UHF

ANTENNA CABLE

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ANTENNA

CLOSED CAPTION

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Broadcasters can send either Standard or Test closedcaptioning. Standard closed captioning follows the dialogue of thecharacters on-screen and displays in a small section of the screen. Textclosed captioning often contains information such as weather or newsand covers a large portion of the on-screen program. This LCD TV candecode two different standards and text closed captioning signals fromeach TV station. However, each TV station may broadcast only one ortwo closed captioning signals, or none at all.

Within CC mode, you can select Text1, Text2, CC1 or CC2.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Checks and AdjustmentsTV will not turn on n Make sure the power cord is plugged

in, then press POWER button.n Check battery in the Remote. (Maybebatteries are dead.)

n Check antenna/cable connections.

n Maybe sound is muted. Try pressingVOL+ button.n Try another channel.

n Try another channel.n Check antenna connections.n If using VCR, check TV/VCR button.

n Captioning may be turned on

n That channel may be locked out withBLOCK CHANNEL function, or erasedwith the ASS/ERASE function.

n Maybe something is between theremote and the remote sensor.n Maybe batteries are dead. Try replac-ing batteries with new ones.

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No picture, nosoundNo sound, pictureOK

Poor recetion ofbroadcast channels

Black box appearson the screen

Cannot select acertain channel

The Remote Controldoes not operate

Type 20" LCD Color TVLCD Panel 20" Black TFT VGABrightness 450 cd/m2Contrast 500:1Viewing Angle H170o, V170o (CR>=10)Color System PAL/NTSC/SCAMReceiving System NTSCTuner VHF US2-US13ch

UHF US14-US69chCATV 1-125ch

Present Channel PLL181chStereo System MTS/SAPSpeaker 5W*2Power Adapter 12V, 75WClosed Caption YesV-chip YesTilt 0 o ~20 o, 90 o

Swivel R: 15 o, L: 15 o

Screen Rotation 180o

Wall Mount Hale VESA CompatibleCarrying Handle YesAC Adapter 110V-240V, 50/60HzTerminals Front Headphone *1 3.5mm Rear Input 1 *1 CVBS, S-Video, Audio

Input 2 *1 CVBS, S-Video, AudioComponent *1 RCA, Audio

AV out *1 CVBS, AudioDC Input *1 DC 12V

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SPECIFICATION

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