THOMSON 20LCDB03B Important Safety Instructions Manual
THOMSON 20LCDB03B Important Safety Instructions Manual

THOMSON 20LCDB03B Important Safety Instructions Manual

Thomson lcd tv owner's manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly
handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN
RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the
following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of
your LCD TV product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
1.Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.
2.Retain instructions—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference.
3.Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.
4.Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.
5.Water and moisture
Do not use this product
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not use immediately after moving from a low
temperature to high temperature environment, as this
causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
Moisture in rooms where the set is installed should not
exceed 85% humidity
Leave the condensation to evaporate before turning the
TV on again.
6.Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Clean the screen with a glass care cleaner and the rest
of the set with a soft cloth and neutral detergent.
Regularly dust the vents at the back and sides. Using
solvents, abrasive or alcohol based products risk
damaging the TV.
Caution : the screen of your LCD TV may be damaged
if it is cleaned with strong detergents, alcohol or
abrasive products.
7.Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the
cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or
block these vents and openings since insufficient
ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life
of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface, since they can block
ventilation openings. This product is not designed for
built-in installation; do not place the product in an
enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions are followed.
8.Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat
sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other
heat-generating products (including amplifiers).
The TV components are sensitive to heat. The
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maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35
celsius.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
  • Page 2 9.Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product. Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or snagged by items placed upon or against them.
  • Page 3 20.Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a trolley, stand, tripod, and bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 4: Safety Tips

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. SAFETY TIPS Please read and follow the safety tips listed below to ensure the equipment is free from damage, and to ensure that no injury will occur as a result of improper use.
  • Page 5: If Problems Occur During Use

    Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shocks. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. Do not make any modifications, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable.
  • Page 6: I Supplied Accessories

    2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a THOMSON LCD TV. Your LCD TV will provide you with many years of enjoyment no other LCD TV can match. It is compatible with today’s current NTSC, PAL and SECAM systems, as well as tomorrow’s DTV standards. This TV is extremely easy to use and features high performance picture quality.
  • Page 7: Using The Remote Control

    PREPARATION Using the Remote Control Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of the set. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation Cautions regarding use of remote control Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3. GETTING STARTED Switching on Follow the instructions on this page on how to switch on your TV set and the remote control before going on to following pages describing how to use the remote control and the channel set-up procedure. Connect the female plug to the AC socket on AC adaptor.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Tv Functions

    Getting started Remote control TV functions Most of your television’s functions are available via the menus that appear on the screen .The remote control supplied with your set can be used to navigate through the menus and to configure all the general settings. This page contains the description of the remote control.
  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control For Other Equipment

    Using the remote control for other equipment The remote control supplied with your set can be used for other equipment, such as video recorders or DVD players. This page provides information concerning the remote control’s use with these types of equipment. Press the VCR button On/Standby MENU...
  • Page 11: Channels Set-Up

    4. CHANNELS SET-UP Note :If you use the device as LCD Monitor function not a TV, you may skip the chapter. Initial set-up @ AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION Return Standard Start Frequency Programmes found When you first switch the TV set on, the language selection menu appears. Choose which language you want the menus to appear in using the Ÿ...
  • Page 12: Arranging Channels In Order

    Organiser @ ORGANISER Return Select programme Swap with programme Change pr. name Delete programme Arranging channels in order Select the option Select programme Display the channel number to be changed using the PR+/PR- buttons or the 0-9 keys. Select the option Swap with programme. Enter the new programme number using the 0-9 keys. Press OK to confirm.
  • Page 13: Manual Channel Set-Up

    Manual channel set-up Follow the procedure given on this page if you find that some channels have not been stored during the initial set-up. This can happen if you are setting up cable network channels. Setting up channels manually requires every setting for a particular channel to be entered, one at a time.
  • Page 14: General Operation

    5. OPERATION General operation Switching the TV set on and off To switch the TV set on, press the button located on the right side of the set. When the set is on, the indicator on the front is green. Standby mode Press the button on the keyboard or on the remote control.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound X SOUND Return Preset Standard… Balance ------|----------- Sound type Stereo… Auto. volume leveling Internal speakers ˛ Advanced settings … Return : go back to OVERVIEW menu Preset : use the or ÿ button to select the appropriate setting (Standard, Film, Voice, Music and Personal) for the programme you are watching.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture The PICTURE menu can be used to adjust the current settings, to apply preset settings and define your own preferred settings. ÛPICTURE Return Preset Brightness Contrast Colour Sharpness Tone Other settings Return : use the buttons to go back to the OVERVIEW menu Preset: use the / ÿ...
  • Page 17: Setting The Preferences

    Setting the Preferences The Preferences menu can be used to set your preference including Eco mode, Permanent PR, Back light, Sleep timer, TV Lock and Language. PREFERENCES Return Eco mode Permanent pr. number Backlight Sleep timer TV lock Language Return : use the buttons to go back to the OVERVIEW menu. Eco mode: When this function is on, the LCD TV will go to stand by automatically after ten minutes without video signal.
  • Page 18: Accessing Teletext

    Teletext The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names (TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF text,Videotext). It is provided as a free service by television broadcasters. This service provides a real wealth of information, available at any time, on weather, sports results, news, games, etc. The information is presented in pages or organised in topics specified in colour on the screen and you can access this information by simply pressing the buttons of the relevant colour on the remote control.
  • Page 19 Subtitles Some channels provide subtitles for some of their programmes. The number of the relevant pages is specified on the Teletext index page. To display subtitles, enable the Teletext function, find the number of the page displaying the subtitles and enter it.
  • Page 20: Other Information

    6. OTHER INFORMATION PIC ( Picture in computer) When you have connected the PC signal with Tuner signal, you may open the function by pressing PR+/PR-. The picture size is not adjustable, you may move the picture position from top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right by pressing the Ÿ...
  • Page 21: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting headphones Use the relevant socket on the right side of the LCD TV set to connect headphones or stereo earphones. Connecting a video recorder To obtain optimum picture quality, use a SCART cable. However, you can also connect a video recorder to the television using the aerial socket.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. TV set: SYMPTOMS Power does not turn ON There is no picture or sound There are spots on the screen Degraded colors or tints Improper screen position or size The image appears distorted The image is purple...
  • Page 23 Antenna: The picture is not sharp or the picture moves. The picture is doubled or tripled. The picture is spotted. There are stripes on the screen or colors fade. The reception may be weak. The state of the broadcast may also be bad. Make sure the outside antenna is not disconnected.

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