Uniden TL27WRA-W Owner's Manual
Uniden TL27WRA-W Owner's Manual

Uniden TL27WRA-W Owner's Manual

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Widescreen
HD Ready LCD TV
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before you begin using this product, please read the Safety
Precautions. Failure to observe these precautions may cause
injury to the user, others or property.
This Owner's Manual describes important precautions to help
prevent accidents and how to handle this product properly.
Be sure to thoroughly read these precautions before use to
ensure safety.
The Warranty is located on page 51 of this Owner's Manual.
Please note down the date of purchase and keep it in a safe
place.
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More information can be found at our webpage:
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  • Page 1 The Warranty is located on page 51 of this Owner’s Manual. Please note down the date of purchase and keep it in a safe place. * Composite image used to simulate TV reception. More information can be found at our webpage: For AUSTRALIA: www.uniden.com.au For NEW ZEALAND: www.uniden.co.nz...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions ...4 Notes on Use Recommendations ...8 Chapter 2 SET UP Accessories ...12 Controls and Connections (remote control) ...13 Controls and Connections (LCD TV) ...14 Preparing and Using the Remote Control ..15 How to insert the batteries ...15 How to use the remote control ...15 Connecting the Antenna...16 VHF/UHF antenna cable ...16...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Be sure to thoroughly read the following items before you start using this product to ensure safe and correct use. The following symbols indicate warnings in this stand the meanings of these symbols before reading this WARNING CAUTION Description of Symbols Symbol urging caution General caution...
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions (continued) If dust or dirt has accumulated on the wall plug, unplug the wall plug and wipe the plug clean with a dry cloth. • Use of the power plug in this condition may cause fire or electric shock. Wipe off dirt and dust Do not insert or unplug the power plug...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions (continued) Do not install this product on unstable surfaces. • Doing so may cause it to fall or tip over, resulting in injury. Caution Do not use this product in bathrooms or shower rooms. • This product is not designed to waterproof specifications.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (continued) Before moving this product, disconnect all leads. • Failure to do so might damage the power cord, resulting in fire or electric shock. Disconnect leads Before performing daily maintenance on this product or when it is not to be used for a long time, unplug the power cord.
  • Page 8: Notes On Use

    Notes on Use This product cannot be used outside the country of purchase, Australia or New Zealand. • This product can be used only in the coun- try of purchase, Australia or New Zealand. It cannot be used in any other country as broadcasting systems and power voltages differ overseas.
  • Page 9 Notes on Use (continued) Recommendations (continued) Avoid direct sunlight or steam. • Do not install this product in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. Doing so may adversely influence the chassis or compo- nents. • Leaving this product in locations such as vehicles with closed windows that become excessively hot may deform the chassis or cause this product to malfunction.
  • Page 10 Notes on Use (continued) Recommendations (Continued) Avoid radio interference. • If cell phones and other electronic equipment are used near this product, electromagnetic waves may cause mutual interference be- tween these devices, disrupt picture recep- tion or cause noise. Daily maintenance of the chassis •...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Set Up

    Chapter 2 SET UP...
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories Make sure your LCD TV comes packaged with the following items. If any items are missing contact your place of purchase. Accessories subject to change without notice and may vary from image shown. Remote control (1 pc) MUTE SLEEP DISPLAY WIDE MODE AUDIO...
  • Page 13: Controls And Connections (Remote Control)

    Controls and Connections (remote control) MUTE button page 24 Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to cancel the mute. SLEEP button page 29. This button activates the off timer feature. WIDE MODE button page 28 This button switches the TV screen between the panorama and zoom displays.
  • Page 14: Controls And Connections (Lcd Tv)

    Controls and Connections (LCD TV) TV/Remote control button table This table shows which buttons on the TV have the same functions as the buttons on the remote control. Power jack Remote control IR receiver button Headphone jack (bottom of TV) Channel button Remote control MENU VIDEO 1, 2 input S VIDEO input Video input Left (monaural) audio input...
  • Page 15: Preparing And Using The Remote Control

    Preparing and Using the Remote Control Open the battery compartment cover. Remove the cover by pushing down where the cover edge is marked and slide the cover backwards. Close the battery compartment cover. Rest the cover along the back with the clip aligned and push/slide the cover until you hear it click into place.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Antenna

    Connecting the Antenna An antenna cable for VHF/UHF is provided with this TV as an accessory. Connect the antenna cable (provided) or commercially available antenna cable or cable adaptor accord- ing to the antenna jack you are using, and connect the other end to the antenna input jack on the TV. VHF/UHF antenna Wall antenna jack Antenna cable (provided)
  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Insert the power cord (provided) into the power jack on the TV, and connect the power plug to the do- mestic power outlet. The standby indicator on the front lights red. Connect to power jack on TV. Note When the TV is not in use for extended periods of time, be sure to unplug the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 18: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When the TV is turned on for the first time the country of use, AUSTRALIA or NEW ZEALAND must be selected and then the channels to be received are set. This TV automatically detects and memorizes receivable VHF and UHF broadcast waves. Press the button on the TV or POWER...
  • Page 19 Initial Settings (continued) When the automatic setup ends, the Program Edit menu appears with the first assigned chan- nel on screen. Use the tuned to. To edit the scanned channels (to delete CHs which have poor reception), see button to exit from program edit. MENU •...
  • Page 20: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting Other Equipment When no other equipment is to be connected, proceed to Chapter 3 “Watching TV” 24). You can start enjoying TV programs right away. VIDEO 1 input This input is used for connecting an S1 VIDEO jack to optional equip- ment having an S VIDEO terminal. e.g.) Video camera, DVD player, VCR, etc.
  • Page 21 Connecting Other Equipment (cont’d) With the 6 input connections available you can connect a DVD player, Video Camera, TV games machine, VCR player or Digital Tuner. S Video cable Video & Audio Cable Component Video Cable Audio Cable Audio cable HDMI cable HDMI cable DVI to HDMI cable Audio cable...
  • Page 22: Arranging The Cables

    Connecting Other Equipment (cont’d) Arranging the cables Pass the cable through the notch in the cover. (The cover can also be removed.) About connector covers • Removal Press down here. Pull this way. 27 and 32 inch models: Press down on the lip at the top and pull towards you to remove it.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Watching Tv

    Chapter 3 WATCHING TV...
  • Page 24: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Perform regular TV operations using the remote control. The TV is provided with buttons having the same functions as those on the remote control. These can be used to operate the TV. Standby Indicator Remote control IR sensor Power Button MUTE SLEEP...
  • Page 25: Saving Still Images (Freeze)

    Saving Still Images (FREEZE) Save the image currently being shown as a still image and display it on screen. This feature is useful for saving information such as telephone numbers, maps and recipes. MENU FREEZE RESET Reference • Screen freezes are automatically deleted by selecting a channel, by selecting the Wide screen display mode, or by selecting an external input.
  • Page 26: Displaying Channel Numbers (Display)

    Displaying Channel Numbers (DISPLAY) If you press the DISPLAY button, the number, label and information of the channel that is currently being received are displayed. MUTE DISPLAY SLEEP AUDIO WIDE MODE Press the The number, label and mode* of the channel that is currently being received are displayed at the top right of the screen.
  • Page 27: Selecting Dual Language Audio (Audio)

    Selecting Dual Language Audio (AUDIO) You can select between main and sub audio in the case of dual language broadcasts such as English and another language broadcast. MUTE POWER SLEEP DISPLAY TV/VIDEO AUDIO HDMI WIDE MODE Note • If the broadcast is not a dual language broadcast, pressing the any effect.
  • Page 28: Setting Panorama Or Zoom Display Mode

    Setting Panorama or Zoom Display (WIDE MODE) The display screen can be switched to the Full, Normal, Panorama, and Zoom screen modes. MUTE POWER SLEEP DISPLAY TV/VIDEO AUDIO HDMI WIDE MODE Reference • When you select another channel, the screen mode will revert back to the default setting.
  • Page 29: Using The Sleep Timer (Sleep)

    Using the SLEEP Timer (SLEEP) The TV is turned off when the time preset to the off timer is reached. This feature is useful for when you watch TV in bed. You can set the off timer within the range 30 to 120 minutes in 30-minute units. MUTE SLEEP DISPLAY...
  • Page 30: Using Optional Equipment (Hdmi)

    Using Optional Equipment (HDMI) If you have an external device such as DVD player or Digital Tuner connected by HDMI you can select as follows. MUTE POWER SLEEP DISPLAY TV/VIDEO AUDIO HDMI WIDE MODE HDMI Press the button. Each press on this button switches between “HDMI1”...
  • Page 31: Using Optional Equipment (Tv/Video)

    Using Optional Equipment (TV/VIDEO) Select the input when a VCR or DVD player, for example, connected to the external input jack on the rear of the TV is used. MUTE SLEEP DISPLAY AUDIO WIDE MODE TV/VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 Reference...
  • Page 32: Enjoying Tv With Headphones

    Enjoying TV with Headphones To use commercially available headphones, connect the headphones’ plug to the headphone jack at the bottom of the TV. Note • Insert the headphones’ plug as far as it can go. (An incomplete connection may cause audio to be output from the speakers.)
  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Tv Settings

    Chapter 4 TV SETTINGS...
  • Page 34: Adjusting Tv Settings (Menu Screen)

    Adjusting TV Settings (menu screen) • To display the menu screen, press the display to the original screen. • In the menu screen, you can make various adjustments and settings related to video, audio and channels. page 35) • To return the items to their initial settings (factory settings), perform a reset. page 42) Menu screen "Video setup"...
  • Page 35: Menu Flow Chart

    Menu Flow Chart Top Level Main menu Video (page 36) Audio (page 37) Screen (page 38) Channel (page 39) Other settings (page 41) 2nd Level Vivid Standard Video setup (page 36) Movie Mode Personal Contrast 64 levels Brightness 64 levels Color 64 levels Tint...
  • Page 36: Video Setup

    Video Setup Select the video setup icon in the Menu screen using the The sub-menu is displayed on the right side of the screen. “Video setup” menu “Video setup” menu Select the desired setup item using the Each of the settings can be changed by the Mode Various contrast, brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness settings are stored to each of the video...
  • Page 37: Audio Setup

    Audio Setup Select the audio setup icon in the Menu screen using the The sub-menu is displayed on the right side of the screen. Audio setup menu screen “Audio setup” menu Select the desired setup item using the changed by the buttons (or the Bass Sets how much the bass range is enhanced.
  • Page 38: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup Select the screen setup icon in the Menu screen using the The sub-menu is displayed on the right side of the screen. Screen setup menu screen “Screen setup” menu Select the desired setup item using the Each of the settings can be changed by the Current Mode This option switches the screen between Full, Normal, Panorama and Zoom.
  • Page 39: Channel Setup

    Channel setup Select the Channel setup icon in the Menu screen using the The sub-menu is displayed on the right side of the screen. Channel setup menu screen “Channel setup” menu Auto Program If you select “Auto Program” in the sub-menu, the following message is displayed, and you can select whether to execute (Yes) or cancel execution of the automatic channel setup program (No).
  • Page 40: Program Edit

    Channel setup (Cont’d) Program Edit If you select “Program Edit” in the sub-menu, you can edit each line as follows: 1st column - Line Edit:Insert, Delete, and Cancel 2nd column - CH select:Change CH 3rd column - Label Edit:Customize label name Use the cursor buttons to highlight desired item then press the button to begin edit.
  • Page 41: Other Settings

    Other Settings Select the Set up icon in the Menu screen using the The sub-menu is displayed on the right side of the screen. AV Preset If you select “AV Preset” in the sub-menu, you can change the name of optional video and audio input jacks.
  • Page 42: Setting The Display Language

    Other Settings (Cont’d) Setting the display language If you select “Language” in the sub-menu, you can select from English or Japanese as the screen display language. Pressing the buttons toggles the setting between “English” and “Japanese”. * If you change the language setting, the language setting is immediately applied to other menu displays.
  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Reference

    Chapter 5 REFERENCE...
  • Page 44: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Name Model TL27WRA-B TL27WRA-W Screen size 27inch ( 68cm ) Drive system Resolution TV System Channel Coverage Video System Component Input Format Speakers Audio output Connection jacks “Power, headphone output, VHF/UHF antenna input, video input (2 lines), S VIDEO input (1 line, shared with Operating temperature Power requirements Average Use 120 W During standby 0.3 W Including table stand 75.0 cm (W) (excluding some protrusions) 29.2 cm (D) 59.1 cm (H) Weight Approx. 16Kg • RICOH bitmap fonts made by Ricoh, Company Ltd. are used. • The LCD panel has been made using extremely high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more. Black dots of 0.01% or less may appear or bright points of light may appear constantly. This, however, is not a malfunction. • Specifications, external appearance and other details are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Be sure to thoroughly read this section before asking your dealer for repair. For details on customer support, see page 50. If the problem still persists after you have checked the following items, contact your Uniden Customer Support Centre by phone or email. ( * Take care not to call or fax the wrong number when contacting the Customer Service Center. * The telephone and fax numbers are subject to change. For details on the latest numbers, check at the above web site. Problem No video or audio output Picture? No video output No VIDEO 1 output Picture? No audio output No video or audio output Only noise is output. Poor picture quality Poor Tint Faint color page 51) Probable Cause • Is the power plug disconnected from the power outlet? • Have you selected an input jack that is not connected to optional equipment? • Have you pressed the power button on the remote control or TV? • Are brightness and contrast properly adjusted? • Is the volume adjusted to the minimum setting? • Is audio muted? • Is the headphones’ plug still connected to the TV? • Is the antenna cable disconnected? • Are you receiving transmission on a channel that is not broadcasting? •...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Dark screen The remote control does not work. Picture is not sharp. Picture flickers. Double or triple picture images Specks on screen Color stripes or no color • This TV uses a microcomputer, and so normal operation may be prevented by external noise or inter- ference. If this happens, unplug the power plug from the power outlet, and wait several minutes before re-inserting the power plug into the power outlet and turning the power on. Probable Cause • Is brightness set low? • Are brightness and contrast properly adjusted? A probable cause is that the fluorescent lamp has • reached the end of its service life. • Are the batteries inserted properly? • A probable cause is that the batteries in the remote control have reached the end of their service life. Is bright light from a fluorescent lamp falling on the • remote control IR receiver? • A probable cause is poor reception. • Is the antenna out of position? • Is the outdoor antenna disconnected? •...
  • Page 47: Caring For Your Tv

    Caring for Your TV Caring for your LCD display panel • Before you perform daily maintenance, turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. To clean the display panel on the TV, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth made of cotton or flannel. • Wiping with a hard cloth or rubbing heavily may leave scratches on the surface of the panel. To remove stubborn dirt, moisten the cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water, firmly wring the • cloth and lightly wipe off the dirt. (Wiping heavily may leave scratches on the surface of the panel.) • Wipe off dust from the panel surface using a commercially available anti-dust (static removal) brush. To protect the panel, do not use dusty clothes, detergents or chemical fiber cleaning cloths. Doing so • may cause the panel surface to peel off. About the fluorescent tube The service life of the fluorescent lamp used on the TV is limited. If the screen darkens, flickers or does not light at all, contact your Uniden Customer Support center by phone, fax or e-mail. Uniden Customer Support Center For Australian model: www.uniden.com.au For New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz...
  • Page 48: Index

    Index A, B Accessories ... 12 Antenna cable... 12 Antenna connection ..16 AUDIO ... 27 Automatic channel setup program ..19, 39 Balance... 37 Battery ... 15 Bass setting ... 37 Brightness... 36 C, D Channel selection ... 24 Channel setup ... 40 Color ... 36 Color Temp (Color temperature) ..36 DISPLAY ..26 Dual language broadcast...
  • Page 49: Memo

    Memo...
  • Page 50: Customer Support

    Customer Support Our customer care specialists are here to help you! Visit our website at; For Australia: www.uniden.com.au or call our Customer Service Hotline at 1300 366 895, Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. The Customer Service Line is closed Saturday/Sundays and public holidays. For New Zealand: www.uniden.co.nz or call our Customer Service Hotline at 0800 4864 336, Monday through Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. The Customer Service Line is closed Saturday/Sundays and public holidays.
  • Page 51: Warranty

    Warranty Warranty UNIDEN LCD TV One Year Limited Warranty Note: Please keep your sales docket as it provides evidence of warranty. Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Warranty only available in original country of purchase Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its LCD TV (hereinafter referred to as the Product) to be free from defects in materials and craftmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below. Warranty Duration: This warranty to the original retail owner only, shall terminate and be of no further effect ONE (1) Year after the date of original retail sale. This warranty will be deemed invalid if the product is; (A) Damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, (B) Modified, altered, or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies, or any configurations not sold by Uniden, (C) Improperly installed, (D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty, (E) Used in conjunction with any equipment or parts or as part of a system not manufactured by Uniden, or (F) installed, pro- grammed or serviced by anyone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent, or (G) Where the Serial Number label of the product has been removed or damaged beyond recognition. Warranty only valid in the country of original retail/sale. Parts Covered: This warranty covers for 1 year, the LCD TV Unit only. All accessories: Remote control, Batteries, Power code and Antenna cable, are covered for 90 days.
  • Page 52  2006 Uniden Australia Pty Ltd. Uniden NZ Ltd. The content of this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without Printed in China. notice. UGZZ01524BZ(0) Unauthorized duplication or copying of the content of this Owner’s Manual is forbidden.

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