HANNspree MAK-000039 - Manual

5 Description of Warning Symbols Before You Proceed 1. Read all Safety Notices and instructions in this User ’s Manual carefully before either plugging in or turning the TV on. 2. Keep this User ’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the box and packaging in case the TV needs to be shi...

6 Safety Notices 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...

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 Note:The LCD TV is for entertainment use only and visual display tasks are excluded. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fa...

11 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 yo...

12 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...

13 BBE, SRS, HDMI License Statements Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE ViVA HD3D (High Definition 3D) Sound provides musicall...

14 1 Getting Started 1.1 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 • Remote control and batt...

15 1.2 Introducing the TV You can watch NTSC broadcast or cable television channels, and easily connect a VCR, STB or DVD player to the standard CVBS and S-Video input ports located at the rear and/or side of the unit. You can also use the TV as a monitor for your PC by connecting it through the D-s...

20 Mute Press this button to eliminate sound. Press mute again or press the volume adjust buttons to restore sound. Select channel Changes channels. Press channel to increase the channel number. Press channel to decrease the channel number. In PC or AV mode, press either button to return to TV mode....

23 1.2.5 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). UM-4(AAA) UM-4(AAA) UM-4(AAA)

25 2 Setting up your TV 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.Connecting the Power Cord and Turning On 1 Connect the power cord to AC IN input jack on the rear panel o...

26 2.1.1 Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV 1 Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to ANT Jack (RF-in Analog) on the back of the TV. 2 Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the antenna socket or CATV cable. Notes: • If you cannot receive channels after c...

27 2.2 Connecting Exter nal Devices Connect external devices such as VCRs, STBs, or DVD players to the TV using the AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, and AV5 ports on the back or side of the TV. 2.2.1 Connecting Exter nal Ear phones External earphones may be used to listen to the TV rather than using the built-in...

28 2.2.2 Connecting an Amplifier Using Analog Audio Connect an external amplifier of speakers to the line out port to provide better sound quality. Refer to the following illustration. R L SUBWOOFER IN Amplifier and speakers Audio cable Cables and connectors are color-coded (red, white). Subwoofer w...

29 2.2.3 Connecting an Amplifier Using Digital Audio Use the optical digital out connector to connect an audio decoder or audio/video processor when using a Digital TV (ATSC) receiver. Refer to the following illustration to connect optical digital out. Note:The RF-in digital input is available only ...

30 2.2.4 Connecting to a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using Component Video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / STB / DVD player using the AV4/AV5 component video ports. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device. Y P B P R R L VCR DVD STB Vi...

31 2.2.5 Connecting to a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using S- Video The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a VCR / STB / DVD player using the AV3 S-Video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device. R S-VIDEO L Video cable Audio cable Audio connectors S-...

32 2.2.6 Connecting to a VCR/STB/DVD Player Using Composite Video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / STB / DVD player using the AV1 composite video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device. R VIDEO L Cables and connectors a...

33 2.2.7 Connecting to a Video Game Player The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a video game player using the AV2 port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device. R VIDEO L S-VIDEO Notes: • When connecting the S-Video connector and AV connectors a...

38 3 Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system provides a quick and simple method to adjust the TV settings. This chapter describes how to change each of the available settings. The OSD menu can be accessed through the buttons either on the front control pane...

39 TV Enables you to choose TV or CATV, autoscan for channels, add and delete channels, and edit channel names. CUSTOMIZE Lets you set the OSD language, set the sleep timer and enable closed captions. PARENTAL Enables you to set parental controls to prevent unauthorized access to certain TV content....

40 3.2 Adjusting Picture Settings The Picture Mode menu includes the following options. Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press or to enter the VIDEO Menu. 2 Press or to select an option. 3 Press / to change the mode setting. 4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the VIDEO Men...

42 3.3 Adjusting Audio Settings Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press or to enter the AUDIO Menu. 2 Press or to select an option. 3 Press / to change the mode setting. 4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the AUDIO Menu. 5 Press to exit the OSD menus. MENU AUDIO Select Audi...

43 The Audio Mode menu includes the following options. Option Description Equalizer Enables you to adjust equalizer settings. Set this item to Custom to enable you to adjust individual equalizer frequencies.• LIVE• POP• ROCK• Custom Balance Changes the balance between the left and right speakers. So...

44 3.4 Adjusting PC Settings If a PC is connected, the PC mode menu items become available.The PC Mode menu includes the following options. Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press or to enter the PC Menu. 2 Press or to select an option. 3 Press / to change the mode setting. 4 Press to selec...

46 3.5 Adjusting TV Settings Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press or to enter the TV Menu. 2 Press or to select an option. 3 Press / to change the mode setting. 4 Press to select the changed setting and return to the TV Menu. 5 Press to exit the OSD menus. MENU TV Select TV Menu Channel ...

47 The TV Mode menu includes the following options. Option Description Channel No Use to select a channel to adjust its settings. Edit Name Use the alphanumeric keypad on the remote control to enter a name for the channel.You can use up to five alphanumeric characters for the name. Skip Select ON to...

48 3.6 Making Custom Settings (Available in the US and Canada only) The Custom Mode menu includes the following options. Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press or to enter the CUSTOMIZE Menu. 2 Press or to select an option. 3 Press / to change the mode setting. 4 Press to select the change...

50 3.7 Setting Parental Controls (Available in the US and Canada only) Press to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. 1 Press or to enter the PARENTAL Menu. You are prompted for the password: 2 Enter the password using the numeric keys on the remote control. The default password is 0000. 3 Press or to sel...

51 The Parental Control Function (V-CHIP) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast stations 1 . The United States has two rating systems for viewing contents, TV Parental Guidelines, and movie ratings. The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V-CHIP ...

54 Refer to the following table for TV rating information: ; :The content rating can be set, but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations. : :The content rating can be set. TV RATINGS FV Fantasy Violence V Violence S Sexual Situations L Adult Language D Sexually Suggestive Dialog TV-Y (A...

55 Refer to the following table for movie rating information. More information about the rating systems can be found by visiting these websites: http://www.mpaa.orghttp://www.tvguidelines.org MPAA RATINGS G GENERAL AUDIENCES Suitable for all ages. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Some material may not...

56 4 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 other...

58 5 Warranty and Service For complete warranty service information, please refer to the “Warranty and Service Manual” enclosed with your TV.

59 6 Specifications LCD Panel Size 26/32/37 inch TFT Aspect Ratio 16:9 Best Resolution 1366 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) TV System NTSC/ATSC Video System AV1: Composite Video (CVBS)AV2: Composite Video (CVBS + S-Video)AV3: Composite Video (S-Video)AV4/AV5:Component Video (YP B P R ) VGA: PC inHDMIE...

60 PC Mode Suppor t Timing Pixel Format Hor. Freq. (kHz) Hor. Polarity Ver. Freq. (Hz) Vertical Polarity Standard 1 640*480 31.47 – 60 – VESA 2 640*480 37.861 – 72 – VESA 3 640*480 37.5 – 75 – VESA 4 640*480 NA NA 85 NA VESA 5 800*600 35.156 + 56 + VESA 6 800*600 37.879 + 60 + VESA 7 800*600 48.077 ...

61 8 Glossary 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. A television distribution system that uses coaxial cable instead...