Table of Contents Television Overview Remote Control Important Safety Instructions Contents in the Box Basic Setup Guide Caring for the Environment Connection Overview Input Source Channel Menu Picture Menu Sound Menu Time Menu Option Menu Lock Menu Hotel Mode Media Player Operation Photo Menu Music Menu Movie Menu...
Television Overview Back Buttons Back Power Button: Turn television on / off Menu: Enter or exit from Menu - Use CH +/- to select an option - Use VOL +/- to adjust an item Source: Input select CH +/- : Select channel VOL +/- : Adjust volume...
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Television Overview Back Inputs & Outputs Back HDMI 1: HDMI connection port DC 12V Input HDMI 2 (ARC): HDMI (ARC) connection port VGA Input 10. AV Input: External AV signal input and relevant right / left sound channel inputs 11. ANT 75: Antenna (RF) connection 12.
Remote Control Overview Power: Turn your television on or put on standby mode. Mute: To mute sound. Press again or press VOL + to unmute. 0-9: Select a channel directly while watching televi- sion. The channel will change after 2 seconds. DTV / ATV: Switch between analog or digital televi- sion.
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Remote Control Overview 17. EPG: (a) Launches the Electronic Programme Guide (b) Rewind in PVR or Media Player mode. 18. TIMESHIFT: (a) DTV channel Timeshift Function. (b) Play / pause during PVR or media playback. 19. CANCEL: When a page is selected in text mode, it may take some time before it becomes available.
Important Safety Instructions Symbols The symbols used in this manual or on the back cover of the television set means: Read this Instruction Manual before use Enclosures contain dangerous voltages Please refer to important operating and maintenance/servicing instructions that accompany the appliance When using any electrical apparatus, always observer safety regulations and use basic safety precau- tions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or personal injury including any of the following: Read, keep and follow this Instruction Manu-...
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other materials between the television 14. Use the power cord with care - do not dam- and the supporting furniture. age the power cord in any way. If the power - Educating children about the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by dangers of climbing on furniture to either the manufacturer, the reach for the television and/or its...
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23. No liability will be accepted for any sunshine, fire or the like. personal injury or damage caused by 26. The mains plus is used as the disconnect failure to follow these instructions. device, the disconnect device shall remain 24. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly readily operable.
Contents in the Box Check that you have been provided with the following: Television DTV/ATV P.MODE S.MODE SLEEP MENU SOURCE ENTER EXIT DISPLAY RECLIST FAV/LIST FREEZE ASPECT CANCEL SUB.PG INDEX TIMESHIFT TV/RADIO SUBTITLE REVEAL SIZE HOLD TEXT REDG REEN YELLOWC Remote Control Stand Screws...
Basic Setup Guide Attach Base Follow these instructions carefully to assemble the feet to the television. Lay your television screen down onto a soft and clean surface. Ensure that the surface will not damage the screen. Match the base with the bottom of the television set. Fix the screws into the bottom of the television base, taking note of the screw driver size required for this.
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Basic Setup Guide Connecting the Antenna and Power 1. Connect one end of the antenna cable to the antenna socket (RF IN) at the back of the television set. Please note that the antenna cable is not included with your television. 2.
Basic Setup Guide After the OSD Language, Country, TV Connection Type and Tune Type have been set, your television will start to automatically tune channels onto your television. Caring for the Environment Responsible Disposal of Packaging The packaging of your television has been selected from environmentally friendly materials and can usually be recycled.
Connection Overview The following pages outline the basic connection options available with this Linden television. Audio/Video (AV) Input Press the SOURCE button using either the remote control or the button located on the side of the televi- sion set and select the AV option. Earphone Output...
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Connection Overview PC Input Press the SOURCE button on either the remote control or the button located on the side of the television set and select the PC option.
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Connection Overview HDMI Input Press the SOURCE button on either the remote control or the button located on the side of the television set and select the appropriate HDMI option. For HDMI2(ARC) Function, please refer to HDMI CEC Section on Page Component Video Input Press the SOURCE button on either the remote control or the button located on the side of the television set and select COMPONENT source.
Connection Overview USB Input Press the SOURCE button on either the remote control or the button located on the side of the television set and select the MEDIA option. Input Source Press SOURCE button to display the input source list: Antenna UHF Broadcast Source Analogue Television Source...
Channel Menu Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu. Use the buttons to select the Channel Menu. 1. Use the buttons to select the option you want to adjust in the Channel Menu. 2. Press the ENTER button to adjust. 3.
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Channel Menu This Channel Tuning page will appear when your television is auto tuning. There is a progress bar along the bottom showing the progress rate of the television channel tuning. Antenna - DVB-T Manual Tuning DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial) Tuning is used to manually tune digital television channels. From the Channel Menu, use the buttons to select DVB-T Manual Tuning, then press the ENTER button to enter the DVB-T sub-menu.
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Channel Menu Antenna - ATV Manual Tuning This is used to manually tune analogue television channels. From the Channel Menu, use the buttons to select ATV Manual Tuning then press the ENTER button to enter the ATV Manual Tuning sub-menu. Use the buttons to select the channel, then press the ENTER button to manually tune the channel.
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Channel Menu Programme Edit / Channel Edit The Programme Edit sub-menu allows you to delete, move or skip television channels which have been tuned onto your television. From the Channel Menu, use the buttons to scroll and select Programme Edit, then press the ENTER button to enter the Programme Edit sub-menu. From the Programme Edit sub-menu, use the buttons to select the desired channel to edit.
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Channel Menu Software Update (OAD) This television model supports new software update in a wireless format when there is new software available. If there is new software available for this model, the new software will be uploaded via the broadcasting system to your local television channel. From the Channel Menu, use the buttons to select Software Update (OAD), then press the ENTER button to enter the Software Update (OAD) sub-menu.
Picture Menu Press MENU button to display the Main Menu. buttons select Picture in the Main Menu, then press ENTER or Press button to enter. Press buttons to select options in the PICTURE menu. Press ENTER and buttons to adjust settings for Brightness, Contrast etc. Press MENU button to save your adjustments and return back to the previous menu.
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Picture Menu Colour Temperature You can adjust the overall colour hue of the television’s picture from Colour Temperature. From the Picture Menu, use the buttons to select Color Temperature then press the ENTER button to enter the Colour Temp sub-menu. From the Color Temperature sub-menu, use the use the buttons to choose between Cold, Normal and Warm and press ENTER.
Sound Menu Press MENU button to display the Main Menu. Use the buttons select Sound, then press ENTER or to enter. Press buttons to select the option that you want to adjust in the Sound Menu. Press ENTER button to adjust. Press MENU button to save your adjustments and return to the previous menu.
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Sound Menu Balance This allows you to adjust your speaker’s output for optimal sound based on your position in the room. From the Sound Menu, use the buttons to select Balance then press the ENTER button to enter the Balance sub-menu. Use the buttons to adjust.
Time Menu buttons select Time, then press Press MENU button to display the Main Menu. Use the ENTER or to enter. Press buttons to select the option that you want to adjust in the Time Menu. Press ENTER button to adjust. Press MENU button to save your adjustments and return to the previous menu.
Time Menu On Time This allows you to set a time to automatically turn your television ON. From the Time Menu, use the buttons to select On Time then press the ENTER button to enter the On Time sub-menu. Use the buttons to set the date, month, year and time you want to set the television to automatically turn OFF.
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Time Menu Time Zone This allows you to set the time zone on your television. From the Time Menu, use the buttons to select Time Zone then press the ENTER button to enter the Time Zone sub-menu. Use the buttons to set the correct time zone, then press ENTER. OSD Timer (On Screen Display Menu) This allows you to set how long your On Screen Display Menu (OSD) is active before it switches off and returns to the programme you’re currently watching.
Option Menu Press MENU button to display the Main Menu. buttons select Option, then press ENTER or Use the to enter. Press buttons to select the option that you want to adjust in the Option Menu. Press ENTER button to adjust. Press MENU button to save your adjustments and return to the previous menu.
Option Menu Audio Languages Certain broadcast programmes have different audio languages available. From the Option Menu, use the buttons to select Audio Languages then press the ENTER but- ton to enter the Audio Languages sub-menu. Use the buttons to select your desired language, then press ENTER to set. Subtitle Language Certain broadcast programmes have subtitles available in different languages.
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Option Menu This dialogue box will appear, showing the details of the USB hard drive, particularly the size (how many minutes of recording time) the USB hard drive has. Standard Definition (SD) The recordable time available if you are recording an SD television programme.
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Option Menu Once formatting is completed, the dialogue box will return to the following menu, and the USB hard drive is ready to use. Reset This allows you to reset all the setting in the Option Menu back to factory default. buttons to select Reset then press the ENTER button to enter the From the Option Menu, use the Reset sub-menu.
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Option Menu HDMI CEC Use the buttons to turn HDMI CEC ON or OFF. HDMI ARC Use the buttons to turn HDMI ARC ON or OFF. Auto Standby This allows you to set your television to Standby when an HDMI CEC capable device goes to Standby mode.
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Option Menu First Time Installation This allows you to set the On Screen Display (OSD) language, the country, and allows you to tune your television. From the Option Menu, use the buttons to select First Time Installation then press the ENTER button to enter the First Time Installation sub-menu.
Lock Menu Press MENU button to display the Main Menu. buttons select Lock, then press ENTER or Use the to enter. Press buttons to select the option that you want to adjust in the Lock Menu. Press ENTER and/or buttons to adjust. Press MENU button to save your adjustments and return to the previous menu.
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Lock Menu Set Password Use the buttons to select Set Password then press ENTER. Enter the password (default password is 0000) then press ENTER. Enter new password, and confirm new password, then press ENTER to set new password. Master Password If you forget the password you have set, use the master code 4711 Block Program...
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Lock Menu Parental Guidance This allows you to lock/unlock access to broadcast programmes which have a specific age rating, if available. Please note that not all broadcast programmes have age ratings available, and these programmes will be available to view by default. From the Lock Menu, use the buttons to select Parental Guidance then use the buttons...
Hotel Mode This allows you to control the settings that are on your television. In order to change settings of Hotel Mode, the System Lock must be set to ON. See Page 35. Hotel Mode Setting This switches Hotel Mode ON or OFF. From the Lock Menu, use the buttons to scroll down and select Hotel Mode Setting.
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Hotel Mode Default Source This allows you to set which Source Input will be the default for the television when the television is turned on. From the Lock Menu, use the buttons to select Hotel Mode then press the ENTER button to enter the Hotel Mode sub-menu.
Media Player Operation Media Before operating the Media Menu, insert your USB hard drive in to the side of your television. Press the SOURCE button on your remote control and use the buttons to select Media Player then press ENTER to enter the Media Player menu. Media - Sub Menu Use the arrows to select Photo, Music, Movie or Text and press the ENTER button.
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Media Player Operation Use the buttons to select the file you want to work with and press ENTER to select - a preview of the file will appear to the right of the screen To view the photo, movie, or music file, press the or the button.
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Media Player Operation Delete o delete a file, select the file you want to delete by using the buttons and press ENTER. A red tick will appear next to your selected file. Press the button to delete the file. A confirmation pop up will appear. Select Start Yes to delete the file.
Media Player Operation Photo Menu This allows you to view image files from your USB device on your television. From the Media Player Menu, use the buttons to select Photo then press the ENTER button. Use the buttons to select C drive, and press ENTER. Use the buttons to select the image file in the Photo sub-menu you want to view, then press ENTER to select the image.
Media Player Operation Music Menu This allows you to play music files from your USB device on your television. From the Media Player Menu, use the buttons to select Music then press the ENTER button. Use buttons to select C drive, and press ENTER. Use the buttons to select the music file in the Music menu you want to listen to, then press ENTER to select the music file.
Media Player Operation Movie Menu This allows you to watch movie files from your USB device on your television. From the Media Player Menu, use the buttons to select Movie then press the ENTER. Use the buttons to select C drive, and press ENTER. Use the buttons to select the file in the Movie sub-menu you want to view, then press ENTER to select the movie file.
Media Player Operation Text Menu This allows you to view text files (.txt) on your television. From the Media Player Menu, use the buttons to select Text then press the ENTER button. Use the buttons to select C drive, and press ENTER. Use the buttons to select the file in the Text sub-menu you want to view, then press ENTER to select the text file.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Press the EPG button to display the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Recording a Programme - Scheduled To set a programme to be recorded in the future, connect a USB hard drive to the USB port at the back of your television.
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Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Info Press the button, and the programme information and synopsis will be displayed. Remind This allows you to be reminded of that a programme is about to start being broadcasted. Please note that this is only a reminder, and will not record the programme. From the EPG, use the to select the programme you wanted to be reminded of and then press button.
USB Record Function Recording a Programme - Current To record a programme that is currently being played, connect an USB hard drive to the port on the back of your television. Press the REC button on your remote control. The programme will start recording and on-screen functions will appear on the bottom of the screen. Use the buttons to switch between Play and Stop.
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USB Record Function Playing a Recorded Programme To view your recorded programme, press REC LIST, and the following pop up box will appear. Scroll down to the recording you want to view, and press ENTER to play. A white triangle will appear on the top left corner, indicating that the programme being played on-screen is a recording.
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USB Record Function Timeshift Timeshift allows you to pause a broadcasted television program. Timeshift also allows you to resume watching the program from where it was paused. You need to have a USB hard drive inserted in the USB port in your television, as your television will essentially start recording the live broadcast pro- gramme from where you paused the programme.
DVD Player Playing a DVD This television has a built-in DVD player. To play a DVD disc, insert the disc into the disc slot on the side of the television, paying close attention to the labels indicating which side the mirror side of the DVD should be facing.
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DVD Player DVD Setup Menu This allows you to edit some features in DVD mode. Please note that when features overlap with features available to edit in the main television menus eg. Video Sharpness, Brightness etc, the television menu settings will override any changes made to the features in DVD mode. Press the D.setup button on your remote control to enter the DVD Setup Menu and use the buttons to navigate the on screen menus.
USB Multimedia Playback Format Codec File Media Remark Ext. Video Audio Max Resolution: 1920 x 1080 .mpg MPEG-1, MPEG-2 Max Data Rate: 40 Mbps DivX, Xvid, MJPEG MPEG-4, SP/ASP, .avi H.263 / H.264 / H.265 MPEG-2, AVS, AVS+, MP3, WMA, Max Resolution: 1920 X 1080 HEVC AAC, AC3,...
Troubleshooting No power Check if the AC-DC power adaptor is connected to the television unit and switched on at the socket outlet. If the television still does not operate, check the socket outlet has power by trying another appliance in the socket. Cannot receive signal Double or Phantom Imaging may occur in high buildings or when properly...
Technical Specifications Model L20PTC17a Display Screen Type Edge LED lit, LCD Display Screen Size 49cm (19.4”) Viewing Angle 178° (Horizontal) / 178° (Vertical) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Resolution High Definition: 1366 (h) x 768 (v) AC 100 - 240V~, 50-60Hz for power adaptor...
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Note: The LCD panel is a high technology product, giving you finely detailed images. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of colour. This does not affect the performance of your product. This Instruction Manual is for reference only. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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