Grundig GULCD20S/DVD manual

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 20” LCD TV + DVD PLA YER GULCD20S/DVD[...]

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    -2- Specifications 9 Front Panel Buttons 11 Quick Connecting Guide 14 PC Connection 16 Remote Control Functions 10 T eletext Instructions 32 Precautions and Reminders 6 W all Mounting the Set 8 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Conformity and Compliance Quick TV Set-Up Guide 13 Rear Panel Inputs 12 T roubleshooting 33 MTS (stereo mode) Manual Scan [...]

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    -3- 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 the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat[...]

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    -4- 。。 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, AC power outlets, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 1 1. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer . 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus[...]

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    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For your safety please read the following information. The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means of a three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a Amp fuse in the plug or a mp fuse in the consumer unit. Never use a fused mains plug without the fuse cover . Never put a nak[...]

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    -6- Precautions And Reminders Place unit on even surfaces. Don't place the TV in confined spaces or in a box when using it. Don't any object inside the TV box such as metals or flammable materials. Insert Don't open the TV cabinet. Unplug immediately if there is malfunction such as no picture, no video/audio, smoke, bad odor from TV [...]

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    Make sure to unplug the unit when not in use for a long period of time (days). Avoid direct sunlight, dusty , high humidity and smoky areas. Remember to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the display unit. Only use recommended cleaners do not allow water to remain on the screen as it could cause permanent damage. Only use a[...]

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    -8- The wall mount set (Optional) Caution : Use standard VESA plate mounting for wall mount. Please mount this product solidly on the wall or pole. Contact a professional installer if you are unsure about wall mount installation. Improper installation may cause injury and damage the display unit. When removing unit stand, place the display panel fa[...]

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    -9- Specifications GULCD20S/DVD 20” 4:3 800 x 600(SVGA) 500 nits 600:1 160/130 8ms P AL,SECAM B/G,D/K,I,L/L' 46.25MHz~862.25MHz P AL,SECAM,NTSC3.58,4.43 TOP/FLOF/WST 3D Component (576i), HD via Component (576p/720p), Composite, Y -C, YPbPr , RF A2(B/G,D/K)/NICAM(B/G,D/K,I,L/L') Ye s A V , SCART , Tuner ,Line 2x3W 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ye s Y es[...]

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    -10- Remote Control Functions Functionality T urns the TV on and off. Press to switch remote control inputs between TV or DVD mode. Use to select an input source. Opens and closes the disc tray . Use number (0-9) buttons to create stations and preset programs. Press to increase or decrease the volume, or left and right in menu control. Cycle throug[...]

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    -1 1- Front Panel Buttons Press once to turn on. Press again to return to stand by mode. Disc play/pause and enter key . Opens and closes the disc tray . Press to stop DVD playback. Press to search forward through the DVD. Press to search backward through the DVD. Power key: Play/Pause key: Eject key: Stop key: FF key: FR key: 7 8 9 10 11 12 Front [...]

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    -12- Rear Panel Inputs Rear Panel type coaxial cable connector . Connect appliances with component output. Connect with DVD player or VCR A V output. Connect appliances with S-VIDEO output. Connect DVD pla Connect with VGA socket of PC. Connect with Line Out socket of PC. : Input socket connect with AC power cord. Antenna Input Socket Y Pb Pr Input[...]

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    -13- Quick TV Set-Up Guide Adjusting the view angle 1. Connect adaptor to power input of TV . 2. Connect adapor to power cord. 3. Connect the other end of power cord to power supply . Connect antenna or CA TV cable to the antenna port of the tuner box. 1. If power input is connected correctly , the LED on the front panel becomes (i.e. stand-by mode[...]

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    -14- ● This product includes SCART , A V , S-VIDEO, input sockets to connect with DVD player , VCR, DV Camera to obtain better picture quality . Input jacks and source selection need to match correctly for display of correct picture. Video and Audio jacks are color-coded: YPbPr ● ● Video........................................... Y ellow (Y) [...]

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    -15- Quick Connecting Guide Using Input for DVD Player / VCR YPbPr Using S-VIDEO for DVD Player / VCR R L R S R B G R L ON MIC1 MIC1 MIC2 OPEN/CLOSE DIGITALOUT DVD / SVCD / VCD / CD / MP3 PLAYER ++ VOL.1 VOL.1 VOL.2 POWER OFF REW FWD PLAY STOP PAUSE TAXT SOUND ON MIC1 MIC2 OPEN/CLOSE DIGITALOUT DVD / SVCD / VCD / CD / MP3 PLAYER ++ VOL.1 VOL.2 POWE[...]

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    -16- PC Connection Connecting PC Instructions Operating Instructions 1. Video Signal Connection: Connect VGA signal cable to VGA input and VGA output of the computer . 2. Audio Signal Connection: Connect audio signal cable to AUDIO IN and LINE OUT jack of the computer socket of the TV jack on the TV sound card. 1. T urn on the . 2. Press to select [...]

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    OSD Settings: Menu -17- (for all modes) OSD H Position: Adjust OSD horizontal position OSD V Position: Adjust OSD vertical position T rans parency: Adjust OSD background transparency OSD T imeout: Adjust OSD showtime setting Language: Adjust OSD language settings (English/French/Dutch/Italian/German/ Czech/Slovak) V ersion: Display system informati[...]

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    The remote control has two modes of operation, one for TV and one for DVD. Switching between the two modes is achieved by using the TV / DVD button on the remote control. The TV / DVD button works like a toggle switch. O ne press switches the remote to DVD mode and the second press switches the remote back to TV mode. An indicator appears in the to[...]

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    PC 640 X 480 59.9 HZ PC 640 X 480 59.9 HZ -19- There are 3 sections in the OSD menu: (3)Information: Display information. (1)Main Menu: press to select option icons. tu (2)Option Menu: Press to select options. ▲▼ tu Press to decrease or increase value. OSD Settings: Screen & Inputs OSD Settings: Picture Brightness: Contrast: Sharpness: Satu[...]

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    -20- PC 640 X 480 59.9 HZ (for YPbPr input source) Color: 9300/6500/5500/User Color options R Gain: Increase Red Highlights G Gain: Increase Green Highlights B Gain: Increase Blue Highlights R Offset: Decrease Red Lowlights G Offset: Decrease Green Lowlights B Offset: Decrease Blue Lowlights Refer to table for brief description of each option. OSD [...]

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    OSD Settings: Audio From the AUDIO menu you can set various options for the sound. V olume, Bass, T reble and Balance levels can be changed, you can also mute the sound. 1. Press the MENU key on the remote. 2. Select AUDIO with the RIGHT arrow key on the remote. 3. Select the option you want to change with the UP / DOWN keys on the remote. 4. Alter[...]

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    -22- OSD Settings: Input Selection (for ALL modes) Refer to table for brief description of each option. PC: Change to PC(VGA) signal YPbPr: Change to YPbPr (Component) signal AV: Change to A V (Composite) signal S-VIDEO: Change to S-VIDEO signal TV: Change to TV signal SCART: Change to SCART si gnal PC (desktop/laptop) VHS, DVD player , etc. VHS, D[...]

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    -23- OSD Settings: TV Setting MTS: STEREO/MONO/DUAL1/ o DUAL2 ptions available Manual Scan: Scan for channels manually Auto Scan: Scan for channels automatically Set Channel: Select channel for setting Channel: Perform edit on channel Label: Channel labeling edit Favorite: Favorite channel set-ups available T rackin g: Perform tracking for finer pi[...]

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    MTS, option sets the audio mode ( STEREO or MONO ) 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Select the TV menu with the LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys on the remote. 3. Select MTS with the UP / DOWN arrow keys on the remote. 4. Use the LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys on the remote to select STEREO or MONO. OSD Settings: TV Setting MANUAL SCAN, to tune channels [...]

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    OSD Settings: TV Setting LABEL, re-name programmes 1. Press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Select the TV menu with the LEFT / RIGHT arrow keys on the remote. 3. Select SET CHANNEL with the DOWN arrow key on the remote. 4. Select the channel number you want to NAME with the remote LEFT / RIGHT buttons. 5. Select LABEL with the DOWN arrow key and [...]

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    DVD Operation and Settings -26- BASIC OPERA TIONS Inserting and Ejecting DVD Discs Play/Pause : Stop : Picture Scan : Skipping Chapters : Tit l e Me nu TITLE 1) Press TV/DVD button to ensure remote is in TV mode : “TV RC" appears on-screen. (See "Remote Control of TV and DVD".) 2) Select DVD picture by pressing the A V button once [...]

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    DVD OSD Menu -27- .. General Setup Page .. TV Display OSD Lang Go to General Setup Page .. General Setup Page .. TV Display OSD Lang Go to General Setup Page .. General Setup Page .. TV Display OSD Lang English French Spanish German Portuguese Italian Dutch Set OSD Language .. General Setup Page .. TV Display OSD Lang English French Spanish German [...]

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    -28- .. Speak Setup Page .. Downmix L T/RT Stereo VS U R R Set Downmix Mode .. Speak Setup Page .. Downmix L T/RT Stereo V SURR Set Downmix Mode .. Equalizer Page .. EQ T ype None Rock Pop Live Dance T echno Classic Soft Set Equalizer T ype .. Equalizer Page .. EQ T ype None Rock Pop Live Dance T echno Classic Soft Set Equalizer T ype .. Set Equali[...]

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    DVD OSD Menu -29- (4) PREFERENCES Preference Page TV T ype Parental Audio Subtitle Default Go T o Preference Page .. .. Preference Page TV T ype Parental Audio Subtitle Default Go T o Preference Page .. .. Preference Page TV T ype Parental Audio Subtitle Default Set Parental Control .. .. Preference Page TV T ype Parental Audio Subtitle Default Set[...]

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    -30- Preference Page TV T ypeNTSC Parental Audio Subtitle Default Preferred Audio Language .. .. Preference Page TV T ypeNTSC Parental Audio Subtitle Default Preferred Audio Language .. .. English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Korean Russian Thai English French Spanish Chinese Japanese Korean Russian Thai Preference Page TV T ypeNTSC Parental Aud[...]

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    DVD OSD Menu -31- (6) EXIT Exit the DVD set-up menu. Exit Setup Menu Exit Setup Menu[...]

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    -32- T eletext is a free information system that displays text on your TV . It is noteworthy that not all TV stations provide this service. The time is displayed on the top right corner of the screen. Press the T .T . button of the remote control. Y ou will directly go into the list of contents, which is displayed on the TV screen. “” Selecting[...]

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    OSD Menu Descriptions T roubleshooting -33- Check Item l Check power adapter and cord is connected properly . Check power adapter and cord if they have been damaged. Check if outlet is working. Unplug TV for a few minutes and turn it on again. Check batteries are not dead or installed incorrectly . Check if there are obstructions between remote and[...]

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    OSD Menu Descriptions T roubleshooting -34- l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Check brightness level. Check contrast level. Adjust saturation or hue levels. Check LCD monitor for possible damage. The reception may be weak. The quality of the broadcast may also be bad. Adjust the antenna to face the correct direction. Make sure outside antenna has not[...]