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9.6" Liquid Cr ystal Display 12.1" T ele vision User's Manual MAK-000003[...]

Table of Contents 1 1. Regulatory Information ................................................... 3 2. Description of Warning Symbols ..................................... 5 3. Safety Notices .......................................................... ..... 6 4. Preface .................................................................... ... 1 3 5. [...]

Table of Contents 2 Color Temperature .............................................. 3 9 Audio Setting ........................................................... 4 0 Treble .............................................................. ... 4 1 Bass ................................................................ ... 4 2 Balance ...................[...]

3 1 R e gula tor y Inf or mation FCC Compliance S t atement 1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditi ons: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must a ccept any interference received, including inter f erence that may ca use undesired oper ation. Addit[...]

4 DOC Compliance Notice 1 This digital app aratus does not exc eed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital app aratus as set out in the Radio Inte rference Regulations of the Canadian Dep artment of Communications.This device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B. CE Conformity S tat ement 2 This device complies with the requireme[...]

5 2 Description of War ning Symbols Before Y ou Proceed 1. Read all Safety Notices in Section 2 of this manual and instructions in the 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 p ackaging in case the TV needs to be shipped in the fu[...]

6 3 Saf ety Notices Electric Power Notice Electric power may cause personal injury and mechanical damage if misused. Although safety has been tak en into conside ration during the design and production of this TV , electr ic shock or fire can result if the TV is misused. T o prevent potential dan ger , read and follow the instructions and warnings [...]

7 Inst allation Safety Notes Antenna We suggest tha t you use an out door antenna to get the best signal possible unless you have ca ble TV or a centralized indoor an tenna system. Y ou may , however , use an ant enna indoors if it is placed in a location free fr om interference. Location Avoid pr olonged exposure to sunlight or other strong source[...]

8 IMPORT ANT 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. Inst all in accordance with manufacturer’s instructio ns. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such [...]

9 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience re ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 1 1 Only use attachment s/accessories specified by the manufacturer . 12 Use only with the cart, st and, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the app aratus[...]

10 Personal Safety T o avoid overloadin g t he power supply , never plug too many electrical devices into an outlet, power strip, or extension cable. Dangerous high-volt age electric power component s are located inside the TV . T o avoid electric shock, do not di sasse m ble the TV in any way . Do not place or drop met als, small objects, or flamm[...]

11 Installation Do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or dust. Avoid blocking the TV's vent s, do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in a sealed cabine t. Install the out door antenna (not included) away from power transmission lines to avoid possible danger . Unplug the power cord and antenna connector when [...]

12 Operation Maintenanc e This TV is designed for hom e power sources as labeled on the casing. A void using any other power accessories to avoid electric sho c k or other damage. The plug can be inserted into an outlet in only one direction as shown to the left. Do not alter the plug. Co ntact an a uthorized service technician if you cannot plug i[...]

13 4 Preface Thank you for purchasing a Hannspree Liquid Crystal Display T elevision (LCD TV). Y our new TV will allow y ou to enjoy superio r audio and video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology . Please carefully read this manual in its entirety befo re setting up, using or operating your TV . T o ensure the safe and correct in[...]

14 Copyright © Copyright 2004 Hannspree Califor nia Inc. All rights reserved. This manu al 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 writt en authorization of Hannspree . The TV described in this manual[...]

15 5 Introducing the TV Thank you for purchasing this LCD TV. Y our LCD TV is designed to be safe, versatile, and easy to use. The design makes it a fun addition to any room. Y ou can watch broadcas t or cable televis ion channels, and easily conne ct a VCR, VCD, DVD player or a gam e device to the standar d RCA and S-V ideo input jacks that are in[...]

16 6 Checking P ackage Contents Make sure the followin g component s are included in the box. Please cont act Hannspree Custom er Service immedi ately if anything is missin g or damaged. •T V • User’s manual • Quick start guide • Warranty and service manual • Power cord • Power adapter • 4-IN-1 A/V cable • Remote control and b att[...]

17 7 Getting Star ted Control Panel Description Icon Function Power T urns the TV on and off. Power LED Indicates power st atus. Source SOURCE Selects the input sour ce to be displayed (TV /CA TV , A V or S-Video). Menu MENU T urns the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and of f. Select channel channel up ( X / + / S ) channel down ( W / – / T ) Cha[...]

18 Input and Output Jac ks Description Connector Function 4-IN-1 (A V , A V IN) Use the included 4-IN-1 A/ V cable to connect exte rnal devices, such as a VCR, VCD, DVD player , CVBS RCA cables or a game device. Audio Input: A V connector audio (white and red) cables. Video Input: A V connector video (yellow) or S-V i deo cable. ANT Connects to an [...]

19 R emote Control Description Icon Function Menu Press this button to activ ate the OSD menu system and to adjust va rious settings and personal preferences. Arrow S / T / W / X / < / > Press S / T / W and X to scroll through the on-scre en display menus. Favorite channels can be selected using the W and X buttons on the remote control. Numb[...]

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 up to increase the channel n umber . Press channel down to decrease the channel number . In A V mode, press either button to return to TV mode. Source Press this button to cycle the video[...]

21 Inser ting the Remote Control Batter y /Batteries Lithium battery/batteries 1 Open the battery comp artment cover at the back of the remote con t rol (A). 2 Slide the battery/batteries, with th e positive (+) side facing up, underneath the shorter set of metal c ontacts (B). 3 Press the battery/batteri es firmly into place in the battery compar [...]

22 AAA battery/batteries 1 Open the battery comp artment cover at the back of the remote con t rol (A). 2 Insert the battery / batter ies paying attention to the pola rity markings inside the battery compartment ( B ). 3 Replace the battery comp artment cover (C). Note Y our remote control may have either AAA type batteries or CR2032 lithium batter[...]

23 CAUTION • If the remote control is not used fo r a long period, remove the batteries and store them separately . • Handle damaged or leaking batteries carefully , and wash hand s after such handli ng. • If your remote control ha s two batteries, do not mix new and old batteries because the life of the new batteries will be shortened . Chem[...]

24 8 Making Connections Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV 1 Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CA T V cable to ANT Jack (VHF/UHF IN Jack) on the back of the TV . 2 Connect the other en d of the VHF/ UHF (Antenna) or CA TV cable to the antenna socket or CA TV cable. Note If you cannot receive channels after connecting to an antenna or ca[...]

25 Connecting to A V De vices Connect external device s such as a VC R, VCD, DVD player , or video game console to the TV using the supplied 4-IN-1 A/V cab le. Connecting to a V CR/VCD/DVD Player The illustration presented here shows how to connect the TV to a VCR, VCD or DVD player . Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of t[...]

26 Connecting to a Video Camera The instructions presented he re are a general guide to connecting the TV to a camcorder or other type of digit al camera. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the de vice. Refer to the user ’s m anual included with the camcorder or camera for more detailed instructions. Note The cables ar[...]

27 Connecting to a Video Game Consol e The instructions presented he re are a general guide to connecting the TV to a game console using the RCA Jacks (some ga me devices may require a unique adapter that is not prov ided). Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the game de vice. Refer to the user ’s manual included with t[...]

28 Connecting Exter nal Speak er s or Headphones External speakers or head phones may be us ed to listen to the TV rather than using the built- in speakers. Connect external speakers to the spea ker line out port or head phones to the headpho ne port as illustrated. Notes • External speakers or headphones are not included with the TV . • The in[...]

29 Connecting the P owe r Adapter 1 Connect the power cord to the power adapter as illustrated. 2 Plug the power adapter connector in to 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 powe r outlet. DC-IN input jack Power cord Power adapter DC-IN Power outlet Three-prong [...]

30 9 Using the TV Using the Remote Co ntrol For best results, use the remote contr ol within a distance of 16 feet (5 meters) from the front of the TV . Do not exceed an angle of 30 deg rees when pointin g at the TV. Notes • The operational distance may be shortened wh en the signal sensor is directly expose d to strong light. • Aim the transmi[...]

31 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 settings. This chapter describ es how to change each of the available settings. The OSD can be used with either the remote control or the control pan e l. Note The following sections explain how to a djus[...]

32 Note T o exit the OSD menus, press channel up or channel down to select Exit . Then press menu to exit the OSD menus. Also, after you finish setting OSD parameters, follow these instructions to exit the OSD menus. OSD Setting Menu Press m en u to enter the OSD menus. The Main menu appears ETO ETO Brightness Main Menu ENTER 50[...]

33 Brightness 1 Press menu to enter the OSD menus. 2 Press me nu ag a in and the brightness slide bar appears. 3 Press channel up to incr ease the brightness. 4 Press channel down to decrease the brightness. 5 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the Main menu. Note The new setting is confir med automatically when the OSD times out. ETO[...]

34 Contrast 1 Press menu to enter the OSD menu s. 2 Press channel up or channel down to select Contrast. 3 Press m en u . The contrast slide bar appears. 4 Press channel up to increase the contrast. 5 Press channel down to decrease the contrast. 6 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the Main menu. Note The new setting is confir med aut[...]

35 Video Setting Press m en u to enter the OSD menus. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select V i deo Setting. 2 Press m en u to enter the Vi deo Setting menu. ETO ETO Main Menu Video Setting ENTER[...]

36 Hue 1 Press menu to enter the Hue me nu. 2 Press channel up to increase the hue towards the red spectrum. The image becomes more red. 3 Press channel down to decrease the hue towards the green spectrum. The image becomes more green. 4 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the V ideo Setting menu. Note The new setting is confir med aut[...]

37 Saturation 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Saturation. 2 Press m en u to enter the Saturation menu. 3 Press channel up to increase the saturation. The screen image becomes more vibrant. 4 Press channel down to decrease the saturation. The screen image becomes less vibrant. 5 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the V ide[...]

38 Sharpness 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Sharpness. 2 Press m en u to enter the Shar pness menu. 3 Press channel up to increase the sharpness. 4 Press channel down to decrease the sharpness. 5 Press m en u again to confirm the setting and return to the Video Setting menu . Note The new setting is confir med automatically when the O[...]

39 Color T emperature 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Color . 2 Press m en u to enter the Color menu. The following three color temperatures are available. St andard Color Press channel up or channel down to select S tandard, then press m en u. W arm Color Press channel up or channel down to select W arm, then press me nu . Cold Color [...]

40 Audio Setting Press m en u to enter the OSD menus. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Audio Setting. 2 Press m en u to enter the Audio Setting menu. ETO ETO Main menu Audio Setting E N T E R[...]

41 Tr e b l e 1 Press menu to enter the T reble menu. 2 Press channel up to increase the treble. 3 Press channel down to decrease the treble. 4 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the Audio Setting menu. Note The new setting is confir med automatically when the OSD times out. E N T E R A u d i o S e t t i n g Treble 48[...]

42 Bass 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Bass. 2 Press m en u to enter the Bass menu. 3 Press channel up to increase the bass. 4 Press channel down to decrease the bass. 5 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the Audio Setting menu. Note The new setting is confir med automatically when the OSD times out. E N T E R A u d i o [...]

43 Balance 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Balance. 2 Press m en u to enter the Balance menu. 3 Press channel up to shif t the balance to the right speaker . 4 Press channel down to shift the balance to the left speaker . 5 Press me nu to confirm the setting and return to the Audio Setting menu. Note The new setting is confir med autom[...]

44 TV Setting Press m en u to enter the OSD menus. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select TV Setting. 2 Press m en u to enter the TV Setting menu. ETO ETO Main Menu TV Setting ENTER[...]

45 TV/CA TV 1 Press menu to enter the TV/CA T V menu. The following choices are available. Receivi ng Cable TV Press channel up to select CA TV , then press m en u. Receiving Broadca s t TV Press channel down to select TV (default), then press m en u. Note The new setting is confir med automatically when the OSD times out. ENTER TV TV CA TV TV/CA T[...]

46 MTS 1 Press channel up or channel down to select MTS. 2 Press m en u to enter the MTS menu. Ster eo 1 Press channel down to select S tereo. S tereo is highlighted in red. 2 Press m en u again to confirm the selection. SAP 1 Press channel up or channel down to select SAP . SAP is highlighted in red. 2 Press m en u again to confirm the selection. [...]

47 Auto Program 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Auto Pro gram. 2 Press m en u to enter the Auto Program menu. 3 Press channel up or channel down to select Y es or No. 4 P re s s menu. Channel indicator values r ange from 2 to 69 (antenna connection) or from 1 to 125 (CA TV cable connection). ENTER TV YES NO AUTO SET MENU SET Setting AU[...]

48 Manual Program This function allows you to search pr eset channels or to erase previously preset chan nels. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Manual Program. 2 Press m en u to enter the Man ual Program menu. 3 Press channel up or channel down to find the channel you want to add. 4 When you have found the channel, press menu. When you [...]

49 Channel Add/Erase After yo u found a channel using Manual Program, follow the following instruction to add or erase the chann el. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select CH. Add/Erase. 2 Press m en u to enter the CH. Add/Erase menu. Sele ct one of the following options. Add Channel 1 Press channel up to select Add. 2 Press m en u to add the[...]

50 Miscellaneous Setting Press m en u to enter the OSD menus. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Miscellaneous Setting. 2 Press m en u to enter the Miscellaneous Settin g menu. ETO Main Menu Miscellaneous ENTER[...]

51 OSD Position 1 Press menu to enter the OSD Position menu. The following option s are available. Horizont al Position 1 Press menu. 2 Press channel down to move the OSD screen to the lef t. Press channel up to move the OSD screen to the right. 3 Press menu to confirm the setting. V ertical Position 1 Press channel up or c hannel down to select V [...]

52 Language 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Language. 2 Press menu to enter the Language menu. The screen displays the available OSD languages: English and Español. 3 Press channel up or channel down to select a language. 4 Press m enu to confirm your choice. ENTER Miscellaneous O S D Z Z Z CH Language English Espanol[...]

53 Sleeper The Sleeper turns the TV off automatically af ter a set period of time. 1 Press channel up or channel down to select Sleep. 2 Press m en u to enter the Sleep menu. 3 The screen displays the available sleep timer setting: –O F F – 30 minutes – 60 minutes – 90 minutes – 120 minutes 4 Press channel up or channel down to select a s[...]

54 OSD Display When set to Off, the OSD disp lay (source data on top left corner of th e TV screen) tu rns off after approximat ely 5 seconds. When se t to On, the OSD does not turn off automatically . 1 Press channel up or channel down to select OSD Display . 2 Press m en u to enter the OSD Display menu. 3 Press channel up or channel down to selec[...]

55 Reset The Reset function returns all of your TV’s user settings to their factory defaults. W arning: The reset function will erase all of your custom set tings, and will reset all display settings (s uch as contrast, brightnes s, etc.) to the factory default values. The reset f unction cannot be reversed once it begins. 1 Press channel up or c[...]

56 11 T aking Care of Y our TV & R emote Control Note Protect the remote control from shock or vib ration to avoid damage. Do not place th e remote control in hot or hu mid locations. T urn the power off before you begin cleaning the TV. For best results, use a clean lens cloth to remove dust and fingerprint s from the screen. Do not wipe the s[...]

57 12 T roubleshooting Situation Solution No picture and sound. • Connect the power cord properly . • Check if the p ower LED is on or not. • Press power on the control panel or remote control. • Press source to cycle thr ough connected video sources. • Press channel up o r channel down to switch to other TV stations. • Check the TV/CA [...]

58 Cannot operate menus. • If OSD items are color ed in light blue, the system is in a state such that those settings are not available. Screen image turns over . • Make sure the video signal cable is connected properly . Snow appears on the screen. • Adjust the location of the antenna, placing it far from roads or sources o f interference. ?[...]

59 13 War r anty and Ser vice For comple te warranty service informa tion, please r efer to the “ W arra nty and Service Manual” enclosed with your TV .[...]

60 14 Specifica t ions 9.6 / 12.1-inch LCD TV LCD Panel Size 9.6 / 12.1-inch TFT Aspect Ratio 4:3 Display Resolution 800 (horizont al) x 600 (vertical) TV System NTSC Video System S-Video Input and Composite V ideo Input (through the 4-IN-1 A/V cable) Audio System Input: RCA Jack (L /R Audio Input with the 4-IN-1 A/V cable) Output: 3.5mm ø headpho[...]

61 15 Glossar y Aspect Ratio: The ratio of width to height of a film, image or disp lay screen. Broadcast TV : Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to viewers (standard TV broad cast). CA TV : Community Antenna T elevision, the original name for cable TV . A television di stribution[...]

62 separate cha nnels. Most often used with camcorders, VCRs, and quality receivers and amplifiers to provide sharpe r pictures.[...]