Contents Preparation......................................5 Unpacking the TV ..........................................5 Installing / Removing the Base Stand ..................................6 Front View and Controls ........................................7 Rear View and Sockets ........................................8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................................9 Remote Control Operation Range ....................................9 Remote Control ..........................................10 Connections.
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Digital Teletext (DTV Mode) ......................................38 − Teletext within Digital Service ..................................38 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (DTV Mode) ..............................38 − Switch On / Off EPG ......................................38 − Select a Programme ......................................39 Using.the.Features.via.USB.Port..............................40 My Photo ............................................. 40 My Music .............................................
Thank.you .for purchasing your new Currys Essentials 16" LED Backlit LCD TV and DVD Combi. Your new TV has many features and incorporates the latest technology to enhance your viewing experience. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order that you fully understand these features.
Installing./.Removing.the.Base.Stand • Remove the base stand before mounting the TV onto the wall. • The LCD display is very fragile, and must be protected at all times when installing and removing the base stand. Be sure that no hard or sharp object, or anything that could scratch or damage the LCD display, comes into contact with it. DO NOT exert pressure on the front of the TV at any time because the screen could crack.
Front.View.and.Controls Item Description Illuminates green when the TV is turned on. Illuminates red when the TV is in standby POWER.LED mode. The LED will flash green and red when the timer programming has started in the standby mode. Receives IR signals from the remote control. IR.(Infrared.Receiver) Do not put anything near the sensor, as its function may be affected.
Rear.View.and.Sockets VIDEO HDMI2 Socket Description RF.Aerial To connect to the aerial socket on the wall with the RF coaxial cable. VGA./.PC.AUDIO. To connect to a computer or other devices with a VGA interface. To connect to a VCR, DVD Player, or other AV device with a SCART output socket by using SCART the SCART adapter cable provided.
Installing.Batteries.in.the.Remote.Control 1.. Slide the back cover to open the battery compartment of the remote control. 2.. Insert two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the (+) and ( - ) ends of the batteries with the (+) and ( - ) ends indicated in the battery compartment.
Remote.Control Switches the TV between on and standby mode. 2.. MUTE MUTE Mutes and restores your TV sound. 3.. Coloured.buttons TITLE D.SETUP Access the TELETEXT items or channel edit when using Digital / Freeview TV Channels. (ATV / DTV mode) .(RED) Eject a disc.
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14..D.MENU Display the DVD menu. (DVD mode) 15..INFO MUTE • Display the present screen information such as the current channel on ATV / DTV mode and the input TITLE D.SETUP source except ATV / DTV mode. • Display the present screen information such as the current title / chapter.
Connections Making.Video.and.Audio.Connections Not all AV devices have the ability to connect to a TV, please refer to the owner’s manual of your AV device for compatibility and connection procedures. When connecting any external AV device, do not connect the mains adapter cable to the mains socket until all other connections are complete.
Connecting.a.Computer.with.a.VGA.Cable Rear Right Side View of TV 1.. Use a VGA cable to connect the TV’s VGA input socket to a computer’s VGA output socket. Use an audio cable to connect the TV’s PC AUDIO input HDMI1 PC AUDIO SCART socket to the computer’s audio output socket.
Connecting.an.AV.Device.with.a.SCART.Cable Rear Right Side View of TV 1.. Use a SCART cable to connect the TV’s SCART adapter cable to an external AV device’s SCART output socket. HDMI1 PC AUDIO SCART 2.. Plug the connected devices into the mains socket before switching on the TV.
Connecting.a.USB.Storage.Device Rear Right Side View of TV 1.. Switch off the TV before connecting any USB storage device. HDMI1 PC AUDIO SCART 2.. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port of your TV. 3.. Press the. button on the right side panel of the TV or on the remote control to turn on your TV and your USB storage device.
Initial.Setup Turning.the.TV.On.for.the.First.Time 1.. Connect the mains adapter to the mains adapter socket located at the rear right bottom side of your TV and then connect to the mains socket after you have completed all the connections. 2.. At this stage, the TV switches to standby mode. The red LED indicator will illuminate on the front panel of the TV.
Selecting.the.Input.Source 1.. Press the button on the right side panel of the TV or on the Input Source remote control to display the Input source list. 2.. Press the buttons to select the input source that you want: DTV / ATV / SCART / YPbPr / PC / HDMI1 / HDMI2 / AV / DVD / DMP.
Using.the.Features Customising.the.Channel.Setting.(TV,.DTV.or.Radio.Mode) Auto.Tuning Use this to automatically find and store all available channels. This is normally recommended if some channels have been added or removed by the broadcaster or if you have moved house. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the CHANNEL menu and then press the OK button.
DTV.Manual.Tuning Allows you to make manual fine tuning adjustments of the channel under DTV mode. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the CHANNEL menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIME OPTION LOCK EXIT...
3.. The ATV Manual Tuning screen will pop up. Use the buttons to select ATV Manual Tuning the following options and the buttons to adjust the setting. Storage To 1 Storage.To Presets the channel number. Sound System I Selects the sound system: I / DK / BG / L (for Sound.System SECAM).
c.. Move Press the YELLOW button and then press the buttons to move to the selected channel. Press the YELLOW button or the OK button to confirm. d.. Skip Press the BLUE button to skip the selected channel. Press the BLUE button again to undo it.
CI.(Common.Interface).(DTV.Mode) The common interface allows the use of a Common Access Module to enable you to view scrambled (pay to view) services. These services are provided by TopUp TV (UK only) and others. The Common Access Module and viewing card can be obtained from the service provider.
Software.Update.(Over.Air.Download) The TV auto detects the latest firmware through the DTV signal and allows you to accept or refuse the firmware upgrade service. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the CHANNEL menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND...
Customising.the.Picture.Setting Allows you to set your preferred picture mode. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the PICTURE menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIME OPTION LOCK EXIT EXIT 2.. Press the buttons to select the following picture options and then press the OK button.
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Aspect.Ratio Allows you to watch the screen in various picture formats: Auto / 4:3 / 16:9 / Zoom / Subtitle / Smart Zoom. Input.Signal.4:3 Input.Signal.16:9 Auto This selection will display This selection will display the picture according to the picture according to the aspect ratio of the the aspect ratio of the input source.
Customising.the.Sound.Setting Allows you to select an audio-enhancement technique. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the SOUND menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIME OPTION LOCK EXIT EXIT 2.. Press the buttons to select the following sound options and then press the OK button.
Stereo./.Dual.Sound.Reception.(ATV.Mode) When a programme is selected, press the AD button to display the sound information for the selected station. Broadcast On.Screen.Display MONO / NICAM MONO Mono MONO / NICAM STEREO Stereo Dual MONO / NICAM DUAL I, NICAM DUAL II, NICAM DUAL I+II Mono.sound.selection If the stereo signal is weak in stereo reception, you can switch to mono by pressing the AD button.
3.. Press the buttons to select the options. Press the OK button and then press the buttons to adjust each option’s setting. Clock The clock is set automatically when receiving a digital signal. Off.Time Allows you to set the off time that will automatically switch off the TV. Cycle through and select from the following off time options: Off / Once / Every Day / Mon.~Fri.
2.. Press the buttons to select OSD.Language and then press the OK button. The default on-screen menu language is set as English. OSD Language English Audio Language Subtitle Language Hearing Impaired Country PVR File System Restore Factory Default 3.. Press the buttons to navigate the menu and change the OSD Language settings.
Subtitle.Language.(DTV.Mode) Allows you to select your desired subtitle language or turn off the subtitle. (Available for digital channels if multiple subtitle languages are broadcast.) 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the OPTION menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND...
PVR.File.System.(DTV.Mode) Allows you to select your preferences in the PVR File System. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the OPTION menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIME OPTION LOCK EXIT EXIT 2..
CEC.(Consumer.Electronics.Control) Allows you to command and control two or more CEC-enabled devices, that are connected through HDMI, by using only one of the TV remote controls (e.g. controlling a TV set, set-top box and DVD player using only the remote control of the TV). CEC also allows individual CEC-enabled devices to command and control each other without user intervention.
3.. Press the button to select “Yes”. The TV will turn off and restart after a few seconds. Press the button to select "No" to cancel and return to the main menu. Are you sure? All channel and user settings will be lost and the TV will revert to "First Time Installation".
Set.Password 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the LOCK menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND TIME OPTION LOCK EXIT EXIT 2.. Press the buttons to select Lock.System and then press the OK button.
Block.Channel Block Channel is designed to prevent children watching unsuitable programmes. When a channel is blocked, a valid password must be entered. 1.. Press the MENU button and then press the buttons to select the LOCK menu and then press the OK button. CHANNEL PICTURE SOUND...
Parental.Guidance This function allows you to set up blocking schemes to block specific channels and ratings. It operates according to information from the broadcasting station, therefore if the signal has incorrect information, this function will not operate. This allows you to set up blocking schemes to block specific channels and ratings.
Teletext.(ATV.Mode) Teletext is a free service broadcast by some TV stations which gives up-to-the-minute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics. Using the Teletext control buttons you can view pages of information that are listed in the teletext index. To.Turn.on.Teletext.Function Make sure the TV channel you are watching transmits teletext.
Digital.Teletext.(DTV.Mode) Digital teletext can access special digital teletext services and specific services which broadcast digital teletext. You will need to turn off Subtitle.Function before using teletext (refer to page 30 for details). Teletext.within.Digital.Service 1.. In DTV mode, press the OK button to display the Channel List. Press the buttons and then press the OK button to select the teletext channel.
Select.a.Programme Press the buttons to select the desired channel and then press the buttons to select the desired programme. Press the OK button to confirm. Button.Functions.in.a.7.Days.Guide Remote.Control.Button Function • Timer.Programming RED (Record) See page 44 for details on Timer.Programming. • Press the RED button in the Schedule.list to delete the selected preset reminder. Press the GREEN button to view Schedule list 19:31 29th Dec...
Using.the.Features.via.USB.Port My.Photo 1.. Press the buttons to select the DMP mode button then press the and then press the OK button. 2.. Press the buttons to select PHOTO and then press the OK button 3.. Press the buttons to select your storage device and then press the OK button.
5.. Press the buttons to navigate in the music folder. Select the music you want to play, it will show the music information (Album / Title / Bit Rate / Artist / Sampling / Year / Size). Then press the .PLAY button to play.
My.Text 1.. Press the buttons to select the DMP mode button then press the and then press the OK button. 2.. Press the buttons to select TEXT and then press the OK button. 3.. Press the buttons to select your storage device and then press the OK button.
PVR.(Personal.Video.Recorder) Time.Shift.Function This function allows the TV to virtually record the live viewing broadcast programme. If the transfer rate of the USB storage device is too slow for • Time Shift Mode and Recording functions may recording or time shift function, a warning statement will not work if the signal strength is weak.
Recording.DTV.Programme.onto.a.USB.Storage.Device Use this function to record the DTV programme you are watching on the main screen and save them for future viewing. 1.. Press the REC button to record the programme that you are currently watching. 2.. Press the .REC button again, the recording progress bar will disappear. 3..
Play.Recorded.Programme. You can play a recorded programme from the recorded programme list or from a USB Storage Device. Method.1 1.. In DTV mode, press the button to enter the Recorded.List. 2.. Press the buttons to select the recorded programme you want to view and then press the OK button to play the selected programme.
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4.. Press the buttons to select the "MY.PVR" folder and then press the OK button. Press the buttons to navigate in the "MY.PVR" folder. Select your recorded programme and then press PLAY button to view. 5.. Press the INFO button to display the function bar. 6..
Using.the.DVD.Features Using.the.Built-in.DVD.Player 1.. Press the button on the right side panel of the TV or on the remote control and select DVD mode. 2.. Insert a disc with the label side facing backwards you. (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, DVD+R, or DVD+RW) Allow 10 seconds for the player to load the disc.
Basic.DVD.Playback.Functions Playing.the.DVD Depending on the disc, a menu may appear on the TV screen once the disc has loaded. When playing the disc, you may use the button on the unit or the .PLAY / buttons on the remote control to toggle between Play and Pause mode. This product also supports Menu / Title / Sequential Playback.
Display.(for.DVD./.Multimedia.discs) Press the INFO button to activate the on screen roll-down menu for the current Title, Chapter, Time and other information. Press the INFO button repeatedly to turn off the on screen display. For JPEG discs, press the INFO button once to display first page: Disc type, Track -/- (Current / Full). Press the INFO button repeatedly to turn off the screen display.
Playing.Multimedia.Discs MP3./.WMA./.JPEG.PLAYBACK When you insert a MP3 / WMA / JPEG disc while in DVD mode the menu on the right will appear. Press the buttons to choose the root directory and then press the OK button to enter into the sub directory. Press the buttons to choose the desired track and then press the OK button or the .PLAY button...
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1.. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as described in “Adding.files.to.the.Program.List” section. 2.. Press the button on the remote control STOP to skip to the left screen in Browser.view. /jpeg / Picture 02.JPG Press the buttons on the remote control Picture 01 Edit mode Picture 02 to select a file you want to delete, and then...
Using.the.DVD.Language.Setup.Page In DVD mode, press the D.SETUP button on the remote control. Press the buttons to select the Language menu and then press the button to enter the sub menu. Press the buttons to select the menu options. Press the D.SETUP button to exit the menu.
TV.System You can select from either PAL, NTSC or Auto. The DVD player setting should be matched to your TV set. Using.the.DVD.Rating.Setup.Page In DVD mode, press the D.SETUP button on the remote control. Press the buttons to select the Rating menu and then press button to enter the sub menu.
Maintenance Maintenance Careful and regular cleaning can prolong the life of your TV. Be sure to switch off the. button on the right side panel of the TV or on the remote control and disconnect the mains adapter from the mains socket before any cleaning. 1..
Hints.and.Tips Hints.and.Tips The following table contains various hints and tips to get the best performance from your TV. If you require additional assistance please call our Customer Technical Services Centre. Tel: 0844.800.6020 (UK only) The.TV.does.not.operate.properly. • The TV may freeze up during use. Disconnect the mains adapter from the mains The.TV.does.not.respond.when.
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There.is.a.problem.in.PC.mode. The.signal.is.out.of.range.(Invalid. • Adjust the resolution, horizontal frequency, or vertical frequency. format) Vertical.bar.or.stripe.on.background. • Use Auto configure or adjust clock, phase, or H/V position. &.Horizontal.Noise.&.Incorrect. position Screen.colour.is.unstable.or.single. • Check the signal cable. colour • Reinstall the PC video card. The.DVD.function.does.not.work. •...
Display.Modes .Display.Modes The screen resolution has been optimised during production for the display modes listed below. Whilst the TV is capable of accepting a 1080p input, it is not capable of displaying this screen resolution and therefore the display will be scaled to fit the native resolution of the screen automatically. YPbPr.Mode Resolution Vertical.Frequency.(Hz)
Safety.Warnings .Safety.Warnings Safety • Read all the instructions carefully before using the unit and keep them for future reference. • Always disconnect the unit from the mains supply before connecting / disconnecting other devices or • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit onto a third moving the unit.
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Standby. CAUTION • button on the remote control does not switch off the unit completely. The unit will continue to draw RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electricity from the mains supply while in standby. In The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, the interests of safety and to avoid unnecessary energy within an equilateral triangle, is intended to consumption, never leave the unit in standby while...
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If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corresponding part numbers: Replacement.Part Part.Number TV Base 102C1631111 Remote Control 504C1636101 AAA Batteries 32200007158 Mains Adapter 514C2413116 SCART Adapter Cable 30430110019 Screw A 209122231101 Screw B 209020412B1 Visit Partmaster.co.uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories.
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