HANNspree T232 - Manuals

6 3 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...

7 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...

8 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....

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

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

13 4 Preface Thank you for purchasing a Hannspree Liquid Crystal Display Television (LCD TV). Your new TV will allow 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 ...

14 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...

15 5 Introducing the TV Thank you for purchasing this LCD TV. Your LCD TV is designed to be safe, versatile, and easy to use. The design makes it a fun addition to any room. You can watch PAL broadcast or cable television channels, and easily connect a VCR, VCD or DVD player to the standard CVBS and...

16 6 Checking Package Contents Make sure the following components are included in the box. Please contact Hannspree Customer Service immediately if anything is missing or damaged. • TV• User’s manual• Quick start guide• Warranty and service manual• Power cord• Power adapter• Remote control and batte...

17 7 Getting Started Control Panel Description Icon Function Power/ Power LED / / POWER Turns the TV on and off. Indicates power status. Mute MUTE/ MUTE/ AUTO / MUT E AUTO In TV/AV mode, press this button to mute the audio. Press this button again to restore sound. Source T/SOURCE Selects the input ...

18 Input and Output Jacks Description Connector Function AV1 (R/L/P R /P B /Y) Use the AV1 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD player with a component output. Audio Input (R/L): red and white audio cables. Video Input (P R /P B /Y): video cables. AV2 (R/L/V/S) Use the AV2...

20 Remote Control Description Icon Function Menu Press this button to open up the setup menu of TV mode or flash card mode. Arrow S / T / W / X Press S / T / W and X to scroll through the on-screen display menus. In flash card mode, use the arrow buttons to navigate menus, and to pan a picture when ...

23 Inser ting the Remote Control Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover at the back of the remote control (A). 2 Insert the batteries paying attention to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment (B). 3 Replace the battery compartment cover (C). A B C

25 8 Making Connections Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV 1 Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or cable to ANT Jack (VHF/UHF IN Jack) on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or cable to the antenna socket or cable. Note: If you cannot receive channels after c...

26 Connecting to AV Devices Connect external devices such as VCD / DVD players or VCRs to the TV using the AV1, AV2, AV3, and AV4 ports on the back or side of the TV. Connecting to a VCR/VCD/DVD Player Using Component Video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / VCD ...

28 Connecting to a VCR/VCD/DVD Player Using Composite Video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / VCD / DVD player using the AV3 composite video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device. Refer to the user’s manual included wit...

29 Connecting to a Video Camera Using S-Video The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a camcorder using the AV4 S-Video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device. Refer to the user’s manual included with the camcorder for more detailed instruct...

30 Connecting Exter nal Ear phones External earphones may be used to listen to the TV rather than using the built-in speakers. Connect headphones to the earphone line out as illustrated. Notes: • External earphones are not included with the TV. • The internal TV speakers still output sound when earp...

31 Connecting an Amplifier of Speakers Connect an external amplifier of speakers to the line out port to provide better sound quality. Refer to the following illustration. LINE OUT R L R L Amplifier and speakers Audio cable Note: Location of the connectors depends on the TV model. Cables and connect...

32 Connecting to a PC Connect the TV to your PC to use it as the monitor using the DVI port as shown. Connect the DVI port of the TV to the DVI output of the PC. Connect the line out port of the PC to the line in port of your TV to listen to audio from the PC. Notes: • You can connect the line out p...

33 Connecting the Power Adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the power adapter as illustrated. 2 Plug the power adapter connector into the DC-IN input jack on the rear panel of the TV. 3 Insert the three-pronged plug at the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. Three-pronged plug Power ada...

34 Inser ting a Compact Flash Card (CF card) 1 Remove the card reader slot cover from the side of the TV. Note: Step 1 depends on which TV model you purchase. If the TV’s card reader slot does not have a cover, you can ignore step 1 and go straight to step 2. 2 Insert the CF card in the direction of...

35 9 Using the TV Using the Remote Control For best results, use the remote control within a distance of 20 feet (6 meters) from the front of the TV. Do not exceed an angle of 30 degrees when pointing at the TV. Notes • The operational distance may be shortened when the signal sensor is directly exp...

36 Notes: • The TV supports S-Video input in addition to normal video and audio signals. The TV detects the signal type automatically and gives priority to S-Video when two signals are detected at the same time. • AV5 appears on selected models only. Adjusting the Volume 1 Press volume up to increas...

37 3 Press SWAP from the remote control to switch the focus from the PIP to the main source. The PIP identification line disappears and the PIP window border disappears. 4 Press POSITION from the remote control to move the PIP window to one of the four corners of the screen as shown. 5 Press PIP/POP...

38 Using the Flash card Feature The Flash card feature enables you to view photos, watch movies, and listen to MP3 files on CF cards inserted in the Flash card slot (AV 5). The following describes the Flash card feature. Starting Flash card 1 Insert a CF card into the CF card slot (AV 5). Refer to “...

39 Remote Control Keys The following table lists the remote control buttons used to operate the Flash card feature. Button Flash card Name Function Arrow ( S / T / W / X ) Press these buttons to navigate the Flash card menus. In Photo mode, use these buttons to pan a picture when zooming in. Return ...

40 Viewing Photos 1 Use the remote control arrow buttons to select PHOTO. 2 Press enter. 3 A screen appears displaying thumbnails of images on the CF card. 4 Use the arrow buttons to select a thumbnail image. 5 Press enter. 6 The selected thumbnail expands to full screen mode. 7 Press X or T to go t...

41 Rotating Images Follow these instructions to rotate images when in Photo mode. 1 Put an image in full screen mode as described in the previous section. 2 Press CC/TTX on the remote control. 3 The image is rotated 90 degrees (90°) in a clockwise direction. Note: You cannot rotate an image when the...

42 Listening to Music 1 Use the remote control arrow buttons to select MUSIC. 2 Press enter. A screen appears displaying a list of the music stored on your CF card. 3 Use the arrow buttons to select a music file. The selected file starts playing.When the file finishes playing, the next file in the l...

43 Watching Videos 1 Use the remote control arrow buttons to select VIDEO. 2 Press enter. 3 A screen appears displaying thumbnails of the videos on your CF card. 4 Use the arrow buttons to select a video file. 5 Press enter. The selected video file begins playing. Note: Refer to “Movie Setup” on pag...

44 Using the Setup Menus From the Flash card main screen, press menu to enter the SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE. Use the arrow buttons to select a menu item and press enter to open the selected item. Select EXIT SETUP and press enter to leave the setup menu. After making your selections in the submenus, use ...

46 10 Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system provides a quick and simple method to adjust your TV's setting. This chapter describes how to change each of the available settings. The OSD menu can be accessed through either the control panel or the remote co...

47 Picture Setting Notes: • You can control the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. • PC picture mode and TV picture mode have different menu items; PC picture mode includes a Backlight adjustment. Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press W or X to enter the PICTURE...

48 Brightness Use this control to adjust the brightness of the screen image. 1 The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the brightness. 3 Press W to decrease the brightness. PICTURE RETURN MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST COLOR TEMP STD PRESET OFF BRIGHTNESS 50 CONTRAST 50 HUE 5...

49 Contrast Use this control to adjust the contrast of the screen image. 1 Press T to select CONTRAST . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the contrast. 3 Press W to decrease the contrast. PICTURE RETURN MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST COLOR TEMP STD PRESET OFF BRIGHTNESS...

50 Hue Use this control to adjust the ratio of colors in the screen image. 1 Press T to select HUE . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the hue. 3 Press W to decrease the hue. Notes: • The new setting is confirmed immediately. • Hue cannot be adjusted when viewing a PAL ...

51 Saturation Use this control to adjust the density of the colors in the screen image. 1 Press T to select SATURATION . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the saturation. 3 Press W to decrease the saturation. PICTURE RETURN MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST COLOR TEMP STD ...

52 Sharpness Use this control to adjust the sharpness of the screen image. 1 Press T to select SHARPNESS . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the sharpness. 3 Press W to decrease the sharpness. PICTURE RETURN MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST COLOR TEMP STD PRESET OFF BRIGH...

54 Black Level Use this control to adjust the intensity of the black elements of the screen image. 1 Press T to select BLACK LEVEL . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the black level. 3 Press W to decrease the black level. PICTURE RETURN MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST C...

55 Color Temperature Use this control to adjust the color temperature of the screen image. A warm setting will result in an image with a predominantly red hue. A cold setting will result in a bluer image. 1 Press T to select COLOR TEMP . 2 Press W or X to change the color temperature. The current se...

56 Preset Use this function to reset all settings to factory defaults. 1 Press T to select PRESET . The current setting is shown in brackets. 2 Press W or X . “ON” appears in the brackets. All picture settings are returned to the factory-set default values. Note: The preset function erases all of yo...

57 Audio Setting Note: You can control the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press T to select AUDIO. 2 Press W or X to enter the AUDIO Menu. MAIN MENU MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ENTER EXIT PICTURE AUDIO TV MISCELLANEOUS

58 Treble Use this control to adjust the level of audio treble produced by the TV. 1 The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the treble. 3 Press W to decrease the treble. AUDIO MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST PRESET OFF RETURN TREBLE 108 BASS 108 EARPHONE 20 BALANCE ON TruSurr...

59 Bass Use this control to adjust the level of audio bass produced by the TV. 1 Press T to select BASS . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the bass. 3 Press W to decrease the bass. AUDIO MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST PRESET OFF RETURN TREBLE 108 BASS 108 EARPHONE 20 B...

60 Balance Use this control to alter the audio balance between left and right speakers. 1 Press T to select BALANCE . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to shift the balance to the right speaker. 3 Press W to shift the balance to the left speaker. Note: The new setting is confirmed ...

62 Earphone Use this control to set the earphone output volume. 1 Press T to select EARPHONE . The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press X to increase the earphone volume. 3 Press W to decrease the earphone volume. AUDIO MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST PRESET OFF RETURN TREBLE 108 BASS 108 EA...

64 TV Setting Notes: • Operate the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. • The TV OSD menu is not available if the input source is not TV. Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press T to select TV. 2 Press W or X to enter the TV Menu. MAIN MENU MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : E...

67 MPX Use this control to determine the audio output. 1 Press T to select MPX . The current setting is shown in brackets. 2 Press W or X to select from the various MPX options: • STEREO – enables stereo output when viewing programs broadcast in stereo. • I / II – enables you to select language outp...

68 Favorite Channel Use this control to set favorite channels. 1 Press T to select FAV. CHANNEL . 2 Press W or X to display the FAV. CHANNEL submenu. 3 Press S or T to set 4 favorite channels. 4 Press W or X to choose a channel to assign to the favorite channel number you selected in step 3. Note: A...

69 PC Setting Notes: • Operate the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. • The PC OSD menu is not available if the input source is not PC. Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press T to select PC. 2 Press W or X to enter the PC Menu. MAIN MENU MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : E...

70 Phase Use this control to adjust the computer image on your TV screen. 1 The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press W or X to adjust the phase setting. PC MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST RETURN PHASE 50 CLOCK 50 V POSITION 50 OFF AUTO ADJ . GRAPHIC DOS MODE 50 H POSITION Note: The new setti...

71 Clock Use this control to adjust the computer image on your TV screen. 1 Press T to select CLOCK. The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press W or X to adjust the clock setting. MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST PC RETURN PHASE 50 CLOCK 50 V POSITION 50 OFF AUTO ADJ . GRAPHIC DOS MODE 50 H POS...

73 Vertical Position Use this control to adjust the vertical position of the computer image on your TV screen. 1 Press T to select V POSITION. The slider bar shows the current setting. 2 Press W or X to adjust the vertical position. MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST PC RETURN PHASE 50 CLOCK 50 V POSITI...

74 DOS Mode Use this control to display computer text, but not graphics, on your TV screen. 1 Press T to select DOS MODE. The current setting is shown in brackets. 2 Press W or X to toggle the setting between TEXT and GRAPHIC. • TEXT - Select this option when using DOS at the command line. • GRAPHIC...

75 Miscellaneous Setting Note: Operate the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press T to select MISCELLANEOUS. 2 Press W or X to enter the MISCELLANEOUS Menu. MAIN MENU MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ENTER EXIT PICTUREAUDIO TV MISCELLANE...

76 Wide Use this control to set the aspect ratio of the screen. Language Use this control to set the OSD display language. 1 The current setting is shown in brackets. 2 Press W or X to select the screen format from the following: • 16:9• ANAMORPHIC• 4:3 1 Press T to select LANGUAGE . The current set...

77 Sleeper Use this control to turn the TV off automatically after a set time. 1 Press T to select SLEEPER . The current setting is shown in brackets. 2 Press W or X to select a sleep timer value from the following: • OFF • 30 • 60 • 90 • 120 You can also press SLEEP on the remote control to select ...

78 Time This control enables you to set the system time. 1 Press T to select TIME . 2 Press W or X to display the TIME submenu. 3 Press W or X to increase or decrease the hour setting. 4 Press T to select MINUTE. Press W or X to increase or decrease the minute setting.

79 11 Taking Care of Your TV & Remote Control Note Protect the remote control from shock or vibration to avoid damage. Do not place the remote control in hot or humid locations. Turn the power off before you begin cleaning the TV. For best results, use a clean lens cloth to remove dust and finge...

80 12 Troubleshooting Situation Solution No picture and sound. • Connect the power cord properly. • Check if the power LED is on or not. • Press power on the control panel or remote control. • Press source to cycle through connected video sources. • Press channel up or channel down to switch to othe...

82 13 Warranty and Service For complete warranty service information, please refer to the “Warranty and Service Manual” enclosed with your TV.

83 14 Specifications 23-inch LCD TV LCD Panel Size 23-inch TFT Aspect Ratio 15:9 Best Resolution 1280 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) TV System PAL Video System AV1: Component Video (Audio in (R / L), YP B P R ) AV2: Composite Video (RCA jack; + S-Video)AV3: Composite Video (RCA jack)AV4: Composite Vi...

84 PIP Operation Mode The following table shows which main sources are compatible with PIP and POP sources. Main Sou rce PIP So urce POP Source AV1 (YP B P R or YC B C R ) AV2 — AV3 — AV4 — TV2 — AV2 (S or CVBS) AV2 AV2 AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 TV2 TV2 AV3(CVBS) AV2 AV2 AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 TV2 TV2 AV4 (S or CVBS...

85 15 Glossary Aspect Ratio: The ratio of width to height of a film, image or display screen. BBE: A proprietary audio enhancement technology. BBE compensates for distortion common to loudspeakers. Color Temperature: Adjusting the color temperature enables you to set the intensity of white light. Co...