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24” LED TV Installation & Operating Instructions - Please keep for future reference 529/9160 LED24970FHDS 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.
Contents Connections 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...
AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility (Input Signal Types) Defi nition of important terms - TV Software Upgrade Guarantee Model number BUSH DVB-T LED24970FHDS For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0845 604 0105...
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating The lightning fl ash 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 suffi...
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 and corrosion, resulting in damage to •...
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 specifi...
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.
Getting Started TV - Features • Remote controlled colour LED 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 defi nition signals. •...
Getting Started - TV Viewing remote control Standby Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II / Currrent Language (*) (in DVB channels) Image size / Zooms videos (in Media Browser video mode) Green button/List Schedule(in EPG)/Tag/Untag All(in favourite list)/Play-Slideshow(in Media Browser) Red button/Stop(in Media Browser) Numeric buttons Teletext / Mix(in TXT mode) Cursor Left...
Getting Started Attaching the Stand 1. Stand is placed on a fl at surface (fi g.1). fi g.1 2. The product is held over the stand so that it coincides with the stand mounting point and then it is left to be mounted with its own weight (fi g.2). fi...
Getting Started TV - Control buttons (left side) 1. Up (+) button Increases the volume and moves up a channel. 2. Down (-) button Decreases the volume and moves down a channel. 3. Programme / Volume / AV selection (P/V/AV) button Changes the operation of “Up”...
Getting Started Aerial connection Connect the “aerial” or “cable TV” plug to AERIAL INPUT (ANT.) socket located on the back of the TV (fi g.1). Power connection 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.
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 +/- buttons will function as volume up/down as Volume Setting default.
Getting Started Initial set up When turned on for the fi rst time, language selection message is displayed (fi g.1). Press the “ ” or “ ” button to highlight the required language, press OK button to select. “First Time Installation” appears. Use“ ”...
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.
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.
Connections HDMI Connections HDMI lets you enjoy high defi nition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV to external devices such as DVD players, set top HDMI Cable boxes or gaming equipment (fi g.1). (not supplied) Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections.
Connections Side AV Connections You must use the supplied SIDE AV connection cable for enabling SIDE AV connection. 1. Plug single jack of the cable to the TV’s SIDE AV socket. 2. Insert your AV cable’s (not supplied) connectors into the plural part of the SIDE AV connection cable (see illustration below).
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 fi...
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: Option a: Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to directly select required source.
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. Confi guring Date/Time Settings 1.
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.
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 effi ciency feauture of this TV. To reduce energy consumption, you should take the following steps: You can use Power Save Mode setting, located in...
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: “...
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.
Basic Features Picture Controls Reset: Resets the picture settings to factory default Confi guring Picture Settings settings. You can use different picture settings in detail. While in VGA (PC) mode, some items in Picture menu Press “MENU” button and select the Picture icon by will be unavailable.
Basic Features Sound and Source Settings Dynamic Bass: Dynamic Bass is used to increase bass Confi guring Sound Settings effect of the TV set. Sound settings can be confi gured according to your Surround Mode: Surround mode can be change as personal preferences.
Basic Features Other Controls You can enable or disable automatic upgrade by setting Automatic Scanning option. To view general confi guration preferences, select Other Settings in the Settings menu and press OK button. You can manually search for new software by selecting Scan for upgrade.
Advanced Features Media Browser View Style Only available when a USB device is plugged into Sets default browsing mode. Sets default browsing the TV. mode as folder or fl at. Select “Directory” to display fi les in a folder or “Normal” to view fi les directly. Starting Media Browser If you select the view style “Directory”...
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 fi les will be fi ltered and listed. 2.
Advanced Features Setting the channels “ ” or “ ” Select the desired “Search Type” using button. Manual search options will change accordingly. Accessing Installation Menu 3. Enter the multiplex (for digital manual search) or 1. Press “MENU” button on the remote control and frequency number (for analogue manual search) using “...
Advanced Features Parental Control To prohibit viewing of certain programmes, channels and Parental Settings Menu Operation & Items menus can be locked by using the parental control system. • Select an item by using “ ” or “ ” button. Use This function enables or disables the menu protection “...
Other Information Teletext Analogue Teletext Digital Teletext (for the UK only) Teletext system transmits information such as news, 1. Press the “ ” button. The digital teletext sports and weather on your TV. Note that is the signal information appears on screen. degrades, for example in poor/adverse weather 2.
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 –...
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.
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.
Product Support Disposal information Instructions for waste disposal: The cold cathode fl uorescent 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.
Product Support Defi nition of important terms - TV Aspect Ratio The European TV standard for scanning television 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.
Product Support Software Upgrade Your TV is capable of fi nding 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.
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.
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