Alba LCD32947HDS Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Alba LCD32947HDS Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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32" LCD TV
Installation & Operating Instructions
APPROVED
IMPORTANT
- Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
television and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the
Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105
Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday
For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105
- Please keep for future reference
529/9232
LCD32947HDS
Issue 1 - 9/2/11

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  • Page 1 32” LCD TV Installation & Operating Instructions - Please keep for future reference 529/9232 LCD32947HDS APPROVED IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your television and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connections 15-19 Contents Back connections explained Contents Left side connections explained Preparation HDMI Connections Intended Use SCART Connections Power source VGA Connections Positioning the TV Side AV Connections Power cord and plug Moisture and Water Using a Conditional Access Module Ventilation USB Connections Heat sources and Flames...
  • Page 3: Contents

    Signal Types) PC Input Typical Display Modes Definition of important terms - TV Software Upgrade Guarantee Model number ALBA DVB-T LCD32947HDS For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105...
  • Page 4: Preparation

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the CAUTION user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of...
  • Page 5: Moisture And Water

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Moisture and Water Batteries • Do not use this TV in a humid or damp place (avoid • Warning: Incorrect installation of bathrooms, the sink in the kitchen, etc. batteries may cause battery leakage •...
  • Page 6: Replacement Parts

    Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Replacement Parts Symbols in this Instruction Book When replacement parts are required, make sure that The following symbols are used in the Instruction the service technician has used replacement parts, Book as a marker for restrictions and precautions and which are specified by the manufacturer or have the safety instructions.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started The Argos Technical Helpline is here to help Technical experts are available 7 days a week • Simple help and advice on setting up your digital equipment (image). • Guidance on connecting other devices to your television such as a DVD player, Sky, home cinema system or a games console.
  • Page 8: Tv - Features

    Getting Started TV - Features • Remote controlled colour LCD TV. • Fully integrated Terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T - MPEG2, MPEG4) • HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high definition signals. • USB input. •...
  • Page 9: Viewing Remote Control - Tv

    Getting Started - TV Viewing remote control - TV Standby Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II / Currrent Language (in DVB channels) Image size Green button Red button Numeric buttons Teletext / Mix(in TXT mode) SCREEN LANG SUBTITLE Cursor Left Menu on-off AV / Source selection 1 2 3 4 Favourite Mode Selection(in DVB channels)
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Stand 1. Stand is placed on a flat surface (fig.1). fig.1 2. To install the TV on the wall, first of all, foot assembly should be removed. Unscrew the 4 screws that attach the foot assembly to the panel and remove the foot assembly from the panel (fig.2).
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started TV - Control buttons (left side) 1. Standby ( ) button Turns the TV on when in standby mode or turns the TV off into standby mode. 2. TV/AV button Changes the operation of “Up” and “Down” buttons. 3.
  • Page 12: Aerial Connection

    Getting Started Aerial connection Connect the “aerial” or “cable TV” plug to AERIAL INPUT (ANT.) socket located on the back of the TV (fig.1). SPDIF Power connection Coax.OUT IMPORTANT :The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. Please note: After unpacking, allow the TV to reach ambient room temperature before connecting the TV to the mains power socket.
  • Page 13: Operation Using Tv Control Buttons

    Getting Started Operation using TV control buttons Operation using Remote control buttons The main menu OSD (On Screen Display) cannot The remote control is designed to control all the be displayed using the TV control buttons. functions of the model you selected. The “...
  • Page 14: Initial Set Up

    Getting Started Initial set up When turned on for the first time, language selection message is displayed (fig.1). Press the “ ” or “ ” button to highlight the required language, press OK button to select. “First Time Installation” appears. Use“ ”...
  • Page 15: Connections

    Connections Back connections explained 1. SCART socket Inputs or outputs for external devices. Connect the SCART cable between the SCART socket on the TV and the SCART socket on the external device (decoder, VCR or DVD player) (see page 00). NOTE: If an external device is connected via the SCART socket, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode.
  • Page 16 Connections For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105...
  • Page 17: Left Side Connections Explained

    Connections Left side connections explained 6. CI Slot Used to insert a CI card. A CI card allows you to view all the channels that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section. USB Input To connect devices to the TV, providing fast data exchange.
  • Page 18: Hdmi/Scart/Vga Connections

    Connections HDMI Connections HDMI lets you enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV to external devices such as DVD players, set top boxes or gaming equipment (fig.1). HDMI Cable Power off both the TV and the device before (not supplied) SPDIF making any connections.
  • Page 19: Side Av Connections

    Connections Side AV Connections AVCable (notsupplied) You can connect a range of optional equipment to your LCD TV. For connecting a camcorder, connect to the VIDEO IN socket and the AUDIO SOCKETS. Do not connect the camcoder to VIDEO IN socket at the same time since it can cause noise in the Camera picture.
  • Page 20: Usb Connections

    Connections USB Connections 2.5” and 3.5” inch (hdd with external power supply) external hard disk drives are supported. IMPORTANT You should back up your files before making any connections to the TV set in order to avoid any possible data loss. Note that manufacturer will not be responsible for any file damage or dataloss.
  • Page 21: Basic Features

    Basic Features How to navigate menus - Selecting source Once you have connected external devices to the TV, you can select and change the input source required. To change Input Selection, use one of the following options: (optional) Option a: Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to directly select required source.
  • Page 22: General Operation

    Basic Features General Operation Displaying Subtitles NOTE: See Picture, Sound, Settings and With digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T), some Installation Control sections on pages 16-18 for learning the functions of menu items. programmes are broadcasted with subtitles. Configuring Date/Time Settings 1. Press MENU button to display main menu, 1.
  • Page 23: Navigating Channel List

    Basic Features Channel management 4. Select Yes if you want to move the channel and press OK. The TV sorts all stored stations in the Channel List. You can edit this channel list, set favourites or set active stations to be listed by using the Channel List options. Deleting a Channel Press MENU button to view main menu.
  • Page 24 Basic Features Environmental Information This television is designed to consume less energy to save environment. You not only help to save the environment but also you can save money by reducing electricity bills thanks to the energy efficiency feauture of this TV. To reduce energy consumption, you should take the following steps: You can use Power Save Mode setting, located...
  • Page 25: Language Settings

    Basic Features Language Settings You can operate the TV’s language settings using this NOTE: If the Country option is set to Denmark, menu. Sweden, Norway or Finland, the Language Settings Press “MENU” button and select the Settings icon by menu will function as described below: “...
  • Page 26: Other Functions And Features

    Basic Features Other Functions and Features “ ” or “ ” 4. Use button to set. The timer can be programmed between Off and 2.00 hours (120 minutes) Favourite Mode in steps of 30 minutes. You can create a list of favourite programmes using the favourites feature.
  • Page 27: Picture Controls

    Basic Features Picture Controls Configuring Picture Settings For normal colours, select Normal option. Setting Warm option gives white colours a slight red stress. You can use different picture settings in detail. • Picture Zoom:Sets the picture size to Auto,16:9, Press “MENU” button and select the Picture icon by “...
  • Page 28: Sound And Source Settings

    Basic Features Sound and Source Settings AVL: Automatic Volume Limiting (AVL) function sets the sound to obtain fixed output level between programmes Configuring Sound Settings (For instance, volume level of advertisements tend to Sound settings can be configured according to your be louder than programmes).
  • Page 29: Other Controls

    Basic Features Other Controls Audio Description: Audio description refers to an additional narration track for blind and visually impaired To view general configuration preferences, select Other viewers of visual media, including television and movies. Settings in the Settings menu and press OK button. The description narrator talks through the presentation, describing what is happening on the screen during the natural pauses in the audio (and sometimes during...
  • Page 30: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Media Browser View Style Only available when a USB device is plugged into Sets default browsing mode. Sets default browsing mode as folder or flat. Select “Directory” to display the TV. files in a folder or “Normal” to view files directly. Starting Media Browser If you select the view style “Directory”...
  • Page 31: Media Browser - Continued

    Advanced Features Media Browser - continued Viewing Videos via USB Viewing Photos via USB 1. Select Photos from the Media Browser screen 1. Select Videos from the Media Browser screen and press OK button. and press OK button. 2. All photo files will be filtered and listed. 2.
  • Page 32: Setting The Channels

    Advanced Features Setting the channels “ ” or “ ” Select the desired “Search Type” using button. Manual search options will change accordingly. Accessing Installation Menu 1. Press “MENU” button on the remote control and 3. Enter the multiplex (for digital manual search) or frequency number (for analogue manual search) using “...
  • Page 33: Parental Control

    Advanced Features Parental Control To prohibit viewing of certain programmes, channels and Parental Settings Menu Operation & Items • Select an item by using “ ” or “ ” button. Use menus can be locked by using the parental control system. This function enables or disables the menu protection “...
  • Page 34: Other Information

    Other Information Teletext Analogue Teletext Digital Teletext (for the UK only) 1. Press the “ ” button. The digital teletext Teletext system transmits information such as news, sports and weather on your TV. Note that is the signal information appears on screen. degrades, for example in poor/adverse weather 2.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Other Information Specifications PAL/SECAM B/G D/K K’ I/I’ L/L’ TV Broadcasting Receiving Channels VHF (BAND I/III) - UHF (BAND U) - HYPERBAND Number of Preset Channels 1000 Channel Indicator On Screen Display RF Aerial Input 75 Ohm (unbalanced) Operating Voltage 220-240V AC, 50Hz.
  • Page 36: Plug Replacement - Uk And Ireland Only

    Other Information Plug replacement - UK and Ireland only Should you need to replace the plug; the wires Connect green/yellow in the power cable are coloured in the following lead to ‘E’ or - Earth way: Connect Blue – Neutral ‘N’ brown lead Brown –...
  • Page 37 Other Information The Argos Technical Helpline is here to help Technical experts are available 7 days a week • Simple help and advice on setting up your digital equipment (image). • Guidance on connecting other devices to your television such as a DVD player, Sky, home cinema system or a games console.
  • Page 38: Product Support

    Product Support Trouble shooting Image persistence - ghosting If nothing works.. Please note that ghosting may occur while displaying If you have tried the above solutions and none seem to a persistent image (still or paused image). LCD TVs’ work, try switching your TV off and on again. If this does image persistence may disappear after a short time.
  • Page 39: Disposal Information

    Product Support Disposal information Instructions for waste disposal: The cold cathode fluorescent lamp in LCD PANEL contains a small amount of mercury; please follow the Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and local laws or regulations for disposal. should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children.
  • Page 40: Supported File Formats For Usb Mode

    Product Support Supported File Formats for USB Mode Remarks File Format Media (Maximum resolution/Bit rate etc.) Extension Video Audio .mpg, .mpeg MPEG1, 2 MPEG Layer 1/2/3 .dat MPEG1, 2 MPEG2 .vob MPEG2 .mkv H.264, MPEG1,2,4 EAC3 / AC3 MAX 1920x1080 @ 30P 20Mbit/sec MPEG4, Xvid 1.00, Movie .mp4...
  • Page 41: Pc Input Typical Display Modes

    Product Support PC Input Typical Display Modes The display has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200. The following table is an illustration of some of the typical video display modes. Your TV may not support different resolutions. Supported resolution modes are listed below. If you switch your PC to an unsupported mode, a warning OSD will appear on the screen.
  • Page 42: Definition Of Important Terms - Tv

    Product Support Definition of important terms - TV The European TV standard for scanning television Aspect Ratio signals. This refers to the ratio of the width to the height of a Scart picture. A 21-pin audio/video connector found primarily on European televisions.
  • Page 43: Software Upgrade

    Product Support Software Upgrade Your TV is capable of finding and updating new software upgrades over broadcast channels. For broadcast channels search, TV looks the available channels stored in your settings. So before software upgrade search, it is advised to auto search and update all available channels.
  • Page 44: Guarantee

    Guarantee Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of Year This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
  • Page 45 50209446 For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0345 604 0105...

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