HANNspree MAK-000019 - Manuals

5 Safety Notices Electric Power Notice Electric power may cause personal injury and mechanical damage if misused. Although safety has been taken into consideration during the design and production of this TV, electric shock or fire can result if the TV is misused. To prevent potential danger, read a...

6 Installation Safety Notes Antenna We suggest that you use an outdoor antenna to get the best signal possible unless you have cable TV or a centralized indoor antenna system. You may, however, use an antenna indoors if it is placed in a location free from interference. Location Avoid prolonged expo...

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer ’s instructions....

9 Personal Safety 1 To avoid overloading the power supply, never plug too many electrical devices into an outlet, power strip, or extension cable. 2 Dangerous high-voltage electric power components are located inside the TV. To avoid electric shock, do not disassemble the TV in any way. 3 Do not pla...

10 Installation 1 Do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or dust. 2 Avoid blocking the TV's vents, do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in a sealed cabinet. 3 Install the outdoor antenna (not included) away from power transmission lines to avoid possible danger. 4 ...

11 Operation Maintenance 1 This TV is designed for home power sources as labeled on the casing. Avoid using any other power accessories to avoid electric shock or other damage. 2 The plug can be inserted into an outlet in only one direction. Do not alter the plug. Contact an authorized service techn...

12 Preface Thank you for purchasing a Hannspree Liquid Crystal Display Television (LCD TV). Your new TV allows you to enjoy superior audio and video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology. Please carefully read this manual in its entirety before setting up, using or operating your T...

13 Copyright © Copyright 2005 Hannspree, Inc. All rights reserved. This manual is protected by copyright and distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying and distribution. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written authorization of Hannspre...

14 1 Getting Started 1.1 Package Contents Please make sure your package coming with the following items. If any item is found missing or damaged, contact Hannspree Customer Service Center immediately. • TV • User's manual • Quick start guide • Warranty and service manual • Power cord • Power adapter...

15 1.2 Product Introductions 1.2.1 Features This LCD TV allows viewers to watch NTSC/PAL television channels, and easily connect a VCR, VCD, or DVD player to the standard Video and S-Video input ports located at the rear of the unit. Moreover, you may connect your LCD TV to a PC, serving as a monito...

21 1.2.5 Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover at the back of the remote control (A). 2. For AAA batteries , insert the batteries paying attention to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment (B). For lithium batteries , insert the battery/batteries ...

23 2 2.1 Basic Connections The following sections provide users with some basic instructions to use the TV. Please read them carefully before you start utilizing the functions. 2.1.1 Power Connection 1 Connect the power cord to the power adapter as illustrated.2 Plug the power adapter connector into...

24 2.1.2 Antenna/Cable Connections 1 Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the ANT jack (VHF/UHF IN jack) on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the antenna or CATV socket. Note: If you cannot receive channels after connecting to ...

25 2.2 Connecting External Devices 2.2.1 Connecting to Earphones You may use earphones or external speakers with built-in amplifier instead of built-in speakers to listen to the TV. Connect earphones to the earphone jack as illustrated. Note: • Earphones are not included in the package. • The built-...

26 2.2.2 Connecting to an Amplifier/Powered Speaker Connect an external amplifier or powered speakers to the line out port to provide better sound quality. Refer to the above illustration. Note: Only one external device for sound can be connected at a time. L R Speakers LINE OUT or Amplifier (Built-...

27 2.2.3 Connecting to AV Devices The above illustration shows you how to connect your TV to a video camera, VCR, VCD or DVD player. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device. Refer to the user's manual included with the AV device for more detailed instructions. Note...

28 2.2.4 Connecting to a PC The above illustrations demonstrate how to connect to a PC. For VGA jack, please refer to the first picture. For PC-IN jack, please refer to the second picture. PC-IN VGA VGA VGA Cable PC Link Cable LINE-OUT VGA LINE-IN For VGA Jack For PC-IN Jack LINE-OUT

29 2.2.5 Connecting to a Video Game Console The instructions presented here are a general guide to connecting the TV to a game console using the RCA jacks (some game devices may require a unique adapter that is not provided.) Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the game de...

30 2.3 Basic Operations 2.3.1 Power on/off Press the POWER button on the remote control or control panel to turn on the TV. Press the POWER button again; the TV is in off mode. 2.3.2 Switching Source Signals Press the SOURCE button to select different souce signals. The selected source signal appear...

32 3 Menu Setting This Chapter guides you through adjusting the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system under TV and PC mode. You may adjust the setting from your remote control or the buttons located on the TV's front control panel. TV & Remote Control button Control Panel Remote Control -Menu-M Me...

33 OSD Function Menu Before going to details of each OSD item, you may get acquainted with the placement of the OSD system: The following menus can be set by different adjustment methods. Adjustment methods are described after function description of each setting's menu. PICTURE Brightness Neutral 2...

34 3.1 TV mode 3.1.1 Picture Setting Function Description: Video mode The Video mode enables you to customize the video display. The following options are: Standard: Set the display for normal viewing (default). Vivid: Set the display for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. Movie: Set the displ...

35 Brightness Brightness is the quality where a source appears to emit a given amount of light.The brightness ranges from 0 to 50. The default value is 25. Contrast Contrast is the difference in visual properties between the brightest and the darkest.The contrast ranges from 0 to 50. The default val...

37 3.1.2 Audio Setting Function Description: Treble Treble allows you to adjust high sound tones. The treble ranges from 0 to 50. The default value is 25. Bass Bass allows you to adjust low sound tones. The bass ranges from 0 to 50. The default value is 25. Balance Balance is the sound level adjustm...

39 3.1.3 TV Setting Function Description: TV system TV system allows you to select the one available system in your region. Cycle through NTSC M, PAL B/G, PAL I, and PAL D/K. TV/CATV (NTSC system only) Select TV or cable TV channels. Cycle through TV and CATV. This feature is for NTSC only. Auto Pro...

41 For Channel Skip 3 Go to Channel Skip by pressing CH UP or CH DOWN and confirm by pressing VOL UP. The screen displays the following adjustment box: 4 Press CH UP or DOWN to select a channel to be skipped. 5 Press VOL UP or VOL DOWN to turn on/off the function.6 Press MENU key to confirm and retu...

42 6 Press MENU key to confirm and return to Main menu. For Channel Add/Erase 3 Go to Channel Add/Erase and press VOL UP to confirm. The screen displays the following adjustment box: 4 Press CH UP or CH DOWN to select a channel. Press VOL UP or VOL DOWN to add or erase channels. 5 Press MENU key to ...

44 3.1.4 Parental Control Setting (available in U.S. only) The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast stations in the United States of America. It is contingent upon the availablility of the TV network programming. There are two rating s...

45 Function Description: Parental Lock The feature allows parents to lock certain programs that are unappropriate for children. Select to turn on or off. Rating Programs are sorted according to different ratings you set. Cycle through the following settings: Child, Custom, Youth, and Youth Adult. TV...

48 Ratings MPAA Ratings MPAA Ratings allow you to block or unblock broadcast programs based on their movie ratings. G Suitable for a general audience, all children PG Parental guidance suggested PG-13 Parental guidance for children under 13 suggested R Restricted viewing. Parental guidance suggested...

50 3.1.5 Customize Setting Function Description: Sleep Time Sleep time allows the TV to be turned off automatically after a certain period of time. Cycle to the desired sleep time: 30min., 60 min., 90min., 120min., or off. OSD Timeout Set the duration before the OSD disppears from the screen. Cycle ...

52 3.2 PC Mode 3.2.1 Picture Setting The setting provides four options: Brightness, Contrast, Color Temp and Preset. Please refer to 3.1.1 for detailed description. 3.2.2 Audio Setting The Audio setting provides four options: Treble, Bass, Balance, and Preset. Please refer to 3.1.2 for detailed desc...

53 Function Description: H . Position The option allows users to adjust the horizontal position of the screen. The H position ranges from 0~31. The default value is 15. V . Position The option allows users to adjust the vertical position of the screen. The V position ranges from 0~31. The default va...

4 4.1 Maintenance Turn the power off before you begin cleaning the TV. For best results, use a clean lens cloth to remove dust and fingerprints from the screen. Do not wipe the shell of the TV with alcohol, methanol, gasoline or oil products to avoid damaging the finish. Wipe the shell with a dry so...

56 4.2 Troubleshooting Note: • Do not place the remote control in hot or humid locations. Protect the remote control from shock or vibration to avoid damages. • Check the remote control batteries on a regular basis. Clean any stain on the rear battery cover immediately and use new batteries if fluid...

59 4.3 Specifications LCD Panel Size 15-inch TFT Aspect Ratio 4:3 Display Resolution 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) Maximum Display Area 304.1 mm (H) x 228.1 mm (V) TV System NTSC M, PAL B/G, PAL I, PAL D/K Video System AV1: Composite Video (RCA jacks) AV2: 4-IN-1 A/V Cable (Composite + S-Video)...

60 4.4 PC Mode Support Timing Pixel Format Hor. Freq. (kHz) H. Polarity V. Freq. (Hz) V. Polarity Standard 1 640*400 31.47 - 70 + DOS Graphic 2 720*400 31.47 - 70 + DOS Text 3 640*480 31.47 - 60 - VESA 4 640*480 37.861 - 72 - VESA 5 640*480 37.5 - 75 - VESA 6 800*600 35.156 + 56 + VESA 7 800*600 37....

5 Warranty and Service For complete warranty service informaiton, please refer to the “Warranty and Service Manual” enclosed with your TV. Warranty and Service 61

A Glossary Aspect Ratio: The ratio of width of a film, image or display screen. Broadcast TV: Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to viewers (standard TV broadcast). CATV: Community Antenna Television, the original name for cable TV...