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TFT-LCD TELEVISION OWNER`S MANUAL MODELS: L37A9-AK L37A9-AKF Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference.
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" " Dear Haier product owner: Thank you for your confidence in Haier. You`ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. We`ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.
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BEFORE OPERATING Warning... Important Safety Instructions... Buttons and interface location... Remote controller... Remote controller key function... External equipment connections... BASIC OPERATING Switching on/off the TV set... Choose the Menu language... Choose the Input Source ... Searching Channel... Watching TV Program... Picture Control Functions...
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Warning WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. *To avoid electric hazards, it is strongly suggested that the back cover not be opened, as there is no any accessory inside the casing.
Important The product should be tightly fixed to avoid drop damages and even fire. Do not locate the product close to water or oil, which may cause fire hazards. Do not use damaged or worn electric plugs and keep electric cord away from heat sources to avoid electric shocks or fire hazards.
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Important Don't use or store inflammable materials near the product to avoid explosion or fire hazards. The antenna of the product should be away from electric cable to avoid electric shocks. Always make sure that the televisionis well plugged as poor electric connection might cause fire.
Buttons and interface location - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front panel Control - CH + - VOL + Buttons and functions 1 Channel number increase and decrease. 2 Volume decrease: for lowering the volume or adjusting the menu.
Buttons and interface location HDMI /DVI VIDEO AC IN Side Av2 AUDIO Input connect to hear VIDEO stereo sound from an external device. AUDIO VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AC In This TV operates on AC power. Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. HDMI Input Connnect a signal to HDMI/DVI VGA Input Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the jack...
Remote controller Battery loading 1.Slide open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller. 2.Load two 7# (AAA)alkaline batteries in the compartment. (plus and minus poles to respective mark) 3.Replace the cover of the battery compartment. Precautions As strong light may interfere the signals, change your position to...
Remote controller key function Information display Display of current channel signals, program and systems Picture still MUTE Switches the sound on or off. S-Video mode select S-Video. TV/VIDEO OK button VOLUME UP/DOWN Increases/decreases the sound level. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects available channels found with Auto search.
External Equipment Connections - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. outdoor antenna (not supply) Antenna input 75 standard coaxial type twin-lead cable Antenna adapter (not supply) Note * It is recommended that you'd better use 75 disturbance caused by airwave.
External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV. Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some ways to connect your TV.
External Equipment Connections DVD Setup How to connect . Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) to the COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) input jacks on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.
External Equipment Connections PC Setup How to connect Use the TV`s VGA IN port for video connections. Then, make the corresponding audio connection. If using a sound card, adjust the PC sound as required. How to use 1. Turn on the PC and the TV. 2.
External Equipment Connections Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. ANT IN Power source AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade Polarized AC Cord Plug Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm mini-jack socket on the rear panel of the set.
Switching ON/OFF the TV set In the manual, the OSD (on screen display) may be different from your TV`s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Switching ON/OFF the TV set first, connect power cord correctly ress POWER button on the remote control again.
Searching Channel This TV set has three methods to set channels, which are respectively full automatic, manual search fine tune. In this section, how to use the remote control to set channel is explained. You can also use buttons on the TV set to set channel. Automatic search Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select the Tuning menu.
Searching Channel Channel Edit Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select the Tuning menu. Press CH+/- button to select Channel Edit item. Press VOL+ to enter the submenu. Press CH+/- button to select the item to press VOL+/- button to adjust the item to select. Channel No.
Searching Channel Channel Exchange Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select the Tuning menu. Press CH+/- button to select "Exchange" item. Press VOL+ to enter the submenu. Press CH+/- button to select the To Channel item, and use VOL+/- button to set the desired channel number.
Watching TV Program You can watch TV program in a presetting channel. To select the TV mode Before watching TV program, you may ensure your TV in TV mode. Press TV/AV button to select TV mode. How to select the desired program Using "Program number"...
Picture Control Functions The TV menu gives you can an overviews of the menus you can select. Note: Depending on the input signal, one or more menu items may not be selectable. How to select picture modes You can quickly select the desired picture mode from three preset modes and one customized mode.
Picture Control Functions Aspect Ratio Control Press the PIC.SIZE button the Aspect Ratio menu appearance on the screen. 4:3 mode Choose when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with gray bars appearing at both the left and right sides.
Sound Control Functions How to choose sound mode You can quickly select the desired sound mode from four preset modes and one customized mode. Press the SSM button to select the desired sound quality. Five kinds of sound modes (i.e., "Standard","Personal", "Theater", "News"and"Music") can be selected in turn. Personal A spare setting that can be adjusted to personal tastes Standard...
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Sound Control Functions Woofer sound Woofer is a speaker that complements front speaker`s reproduction capability of low-pitched sound. Press CH+/- button to Select Woofer, press VOL+/- button to set Surround as Off or On Eliminate Sound When you need to pay attention to surrounded sounds, or there is a telephone calling you or there are some guests visiting you, the sound elimination (mute) function is very convenient.
Timer Functions Current time setting The current time will only work if the TV set is turned on or in standby. When the set is disconnect from the power supply or is turned off by the main power on the rear panel, the current time looses power and will need to be reset when the power is reconnected.
Function Menu Menu Set Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select Function menu . Press CH+/- button to select Menu Set, and then press VOL+ button to enter the submenu. Press CH+/- button to select the item to be adjusted, then press VOL+/- button to adjust the desired value.
Function Menu Picture Optimize Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select Function menu . Press CH+/- button to select Picture Optimize, and then press the VOL+ button to enter the submenu. Press CH+/- button to select the item to be adjusted, then press VOL+/- button to adjust the desired value.
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Function menu Multicolor Window Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select Function menu . Press CH+/- button to select Multicolor Window, and then press VOL+ button to start. Note: 1. In PIP On, the function will not be available. 2.
Adjust Menu In VGA input mode , H-Position and V-Position can be used to adjust the picture position. When VGA HDMI input mode is set Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select Adjust menu . Press CH+/- button to select the item to be adjusted, then press the VOL+/- button to adjust the desired value.
Lock Setup The television has the function of security default lock. Password needs to be entered when the program lock mode is to be set. How to use the password function Press H.LOCK button, Password will appear on the screen. The initial password of the television is 0000.
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Lock Setup Preset Channel Preset Channel is opted for setting up preset channel. Press CH+/- button to select preset Channel. Press VOL+/- button, to select channel number.(The item is not available except TV signal.) Child Lock Press CH+/- button to select Child Lock. Press VOL+/- button to set On or Off mode.
Other functions Display function Press the DISPLAY button, then the channel number and system will be displayed on the screen. Press the DISPLAY button STILL Press the STILL button, the STILL will display on the screen, at this time, the picture of TV is still, and press the STILL button again, the picture will resume.
Stream media broadcast system Stream media play prepare 1. Supporting equipment 1.Equipment supporting Mass and Storage agreements include USB, mobile hard disk, card reader, some MP3 and digital camera. 2 . E q u i p m e n t s u p p o r t i n g P T P agreement includes some digital camera.
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Stream media broadcast system Stream media system setup Note: Memory cards or USB devices are not supplied with this TV. USB setup 1 Insert USB in the card slots at the front of TV. 2 Insert it to be clicked in. 3 Press USB button on the remote controller to enter the stream media system.
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- Do not subject the card to excessive pressure or strong impacts. - Malfunctions of the unit or card may result in data loss or damage to the card. - Haier shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data. Warning: Memory cards can be swallowed by young children.
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Stream media broadcast system DISPLAY POWER STILL I/II PIC.SIZE MUTE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT SHUTTLE SLEEP H.LOCK TIME.SKIP RETURN ENTER ZOOM HELP To start the media play Press the USB button on the remote to enter stream media system.
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Stream media broadcast system DISPLAY POWER I/II MUTE STILL PIC.SIZE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT SHUTTLE SLEEP H.LOCK TIME.SKIP RETURN ENTER ZOOM HELP Note: 1.the play file menu are different with your USB devices.
Stream media broadcast system DISPLAY POWER MUTE STILL I/II PIC.SIZE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT SHUTTLE SLEEP H.LOCK TIME.SKIP RETURN ENTER ZOOM HELP To play Movie Press button to select Movie option.
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Stream media broadcast system To enjoy music Press Press ENTER button to enter DISPLAY POWER Press or button to select MUTE STILL I/II PIC.SIZE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW Note: the play file menu are VOL- MENU VOL+ When playing music, Press S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE...
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Stream media broadcast system DISPLAY POWER STILL I/II PIC.SIZE MUTE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT SHUTTLE SLEEP H.LOCK TIME.SKIP RETURN ENTER ZOOM HELP To select the Music and PIC item Press button to select Music and Pic option, and...
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Stream media broadcast system To select text Press text option, and press ENTER button to enter text menu. DISPLAY POWER STILL I/II PIC.SIZE MUTE text, and press ENTER button TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI to confirm. Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT...
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Stream media broadcast system DISPLAY POWER MUTE STILL I/II PIC.SIZE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT SHUTTLE SLEEP H.LOCK TIME.SKIP RETURN ENTER ZOOM HELP Note: RIGHT button to select the all files; LEFT button to cancel Copy file function Press...
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Stream media broadcast system To select language DISPLAY POWER MUTE STILL I/II PIC.SIZE TV/AV S-VIDEO DVD/DTV PC/DVI Q.VIEW VOL- MENU VOL+ S SM 5 Press RETURN button to -/-- ZOOM/MOVE SWAP SCAN CH.EDIT SHUTTLE SLEEP H.LOCK TIME.SKIP Slideshow Model RETURN ENTER ZOOM HELP...
Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen .
Troubleshooting For the sake of time and cost, it is strongly recommended that you check out the problem by yourself according to the instructions listed hereunder before contacting the after-sales service for technical assistance. Problem No picture, no sound Good picture, no sound Failure of remote controller...
Sound System Video input Environmental condition Accessories Product main size (does not contain stand & speaker) Model L37A9-AK L37A9-AKF NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The dimension in this manual is a approximation. L37A9-AK ~ 150-240...
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Format Recommendatory HDTV/SDTV(YPbPr/YCbCr) format Sequence Format Number 480i/480p 576i/576p 720p 1080i/1080p Recommendation PC connection input format: sequence Format number 640*480@60Hz 800*600@60Hz 1024*768@60Hz Recommendatory) 1280*1024@60Hz 1600*1200@60Hz Recommendation DVI connection input format: Sequence Refresh Frequency Resolution Number 640*480 800*600 1024*768 1280*1024 Refresh Frequency 50/60 50/60 H-Frequency...