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Contents DVD Mode Welcome On-Screen Set Up Basic DVD Movie Playback Contents TV Setting Menus Media File Playback Channel (DTV and ATV) Unpack and Prepare Menu Navigation Picture What's in the box Troubleshooting Sound Important Tips Time Specifications Attaching the stand Lock Compliance and Wall-mounting the TV...
Unpack and Prepare What's in the box Before installing your new TV, check you have everything needed. In the box you will find: A. 32" HD TV with Built-in DVD Player B. Remote Control C. AAA Batteries D. 12V Car Adaptor E.
Important Tips • Place the TV on a level surface. • Place the TV away from any source that may generate heat or vibrations. • Make sure there is enough space around vents for airflow. • The remote control works up to 5 metres away from the TV. •...
Attaching the stand • This TV is heavy! We recommend asking someone to help you lift it. • Unplug the TV from the power outlet before installing or removing the stand. • Only touch the frame, not the screen. • It is highly recommended to use safety straps for securing the TV.
Wall-mounting the TV • Unplug the TV from the power outlet before wall-mounting. • Contact a professional for assistance with wall-mounting the TV. Required 200mm • VESA Mounting Bracket • 4 x M6*10mm screws (or longer as required) The TV comes with holes on the back panel for use with wall-mounting brackets (bracket not included).
Connect to power Don't forget to plug in the TV to the power outlet. Leave the power switched off until installation is finished. Make sure the TV is switched off at the power outlet until you have finished connecting your cables. Connect to 12V power source 12V power outlet 12V car adaptor...
Connect your antenna Free-to-air TV in HD (High Definition) Example HD Channels ABC HD High Definition (HD) channels SBS ONE HD provide the best viewing quality and are available with a digital antenna connection. 10 HD PRIME7 HD WIN HD Antenna cable not included.
Controls and Connections Get to know your TV On/Standby light and Remote sensor DVD Slot Buttons on the TV 1. STANDBY : switch the TV on or to standby. 2. VOL - / VOL + : decrease/increase the volume STANDBY level.
Ports on the TV All-digital connection between the TV and any HDMI device. HDMI (ARC) Supports High Definition (HD). Requires a HDMI cable (not included). PVR record and pause live TV » Play your stored media files (supported file codecs and »...
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You can connect the supplied 12V car adaptor to this socket and 12V Power the car's cigarette lighter socket. DIGITAL Connect an external digital audio device. Use an Optical cable (not AUDIO OUT included) to connect the unit with an amplifier, soundbar or other audio decoding device for digital audio signal output.
Remote Control Setup Insert two AAA size batteries according to the polarity AAA size markings (+ / -) inside the compartment. Make sure the batteries included batteries are correctly aligned and properly pushed into place. Precautions When Using Batteries • Do not use old and new batteries together. •...
Using the Remote Control To use the remote, point it towards the remote sensor at the front of the TV. The remote will not operate if its path is blocked. Remote Hints and Tips The remote has a range of up to about 5 metres from the TV at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the •...
Buttons and Functions STANDBY: Switch the TV to On or Standby. TV/RADIO / EJECT: Switch between TV or radio /GOTO: Jump to a different chapter of the DVD. / Eject a disc (DVD). /ANGLE: View DVD playback from different /A-B: Repeat selected DVD scenes. angles, if the DVD has this feature.
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SOURCE: Switch the input source. /MUTE: Mute the sound. Press again or GUIDE/D.MENU: Launch the TV Guide press VOL+ to restore the sound. (DTV); display the main disc menu. VOL +/-: Turn the volume up/down. CH +/-: Change to the next or previous channel.
On-Screen Set Up Make sure the TV is plugged in at the power socket and switched on. Press the (STANDBY) Make sure equipment is properly connected (as shown on pages button to turn on the TV. 11-12) before connecting the TV to power. On/Standby light is RED in standby mode.
TV Setting Menus Menu Navigation Buttons Once you have programmed any settings, the unit will retain them in Press the MENU button to display the TV settings menu. its memory until you change them, See the guide below for all the other buttons you'll need even after turning the TV off.
Channel (DTV and ATV) Option Description Automatically tune all available free-to-air TV channels. Adjust settings (default settings are set for Australia). Press Auto Tuning OK or to start scanning. ATV Manual Manually select and tune analog TV channels. Use to adjust settings and begin scanning. Tuning (Analog TV is no longer supported in Australia.) DTV Manual...
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Program Edit Use the buttons to highlight a channel. Option Description REPEAT to enter Move Mode. Use the Move the channel location on the list. Press buttons to select a Move position and press OK to confirm it. Delete Press GOTO to delete the highlighted channel.
Picture Picture Mode (default): Default picture settings for home use. Standard : Enhanced brightness, contrast, colour depth and edges so content stands out. Dynamic : Enhanced brightness with lower contrast, colour depth and edges. Mild Adjust settings to best suit your viewing environment and content. Personal Personal Mode settings Option...
Sound Option Description Sound Mode Standard Music Movie Sports Personal These options are available when sound is set to Personal. Option Description Treble Adjust the levels of higher pitched sounds. Bass Adjust the levels of lower pitched sounds. Option Description Balance Adjust the audio output between the left and right speakers.
Time Option Description Clock Displays the DTV signal time or set the time manually. Time Zone Adjust your timezone. Sleep Timer Select the desired Auto Sleep (Standby) duration. Auto Standby Select the time in hours that you want the TV to remain on after last operation. OSD Timer Select the desired OSD (on screen display) menu duration.
Lock 0000 Factory Password: Enter the factory password '0000' using the number buttons on the remote and select 'OK' on-screen. If you changed your 4711 Master Password: password but forgot it, you can still use the master password. Option Description System Lock Turn system lock on/off.
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Hotel Mode Option Description Hotel Mode Turn On/Off Hotel Mode. Source Lock Lock/unlock available sources. Default Source Set a default input source. Default Prog Set the default program. Default Volume Set the default volume level. Max Volume Set a limit to the maximum volume level. Import Database Restore data from the USB device.
Setup Option Description Language Select your preferred On Screen Display language. Select desired digital teletext language and decoding page language. TT Language Audio Languages Select your audio language Subtitle Language Select the primary and secondary language for subtitles. Hearing Impaired Set the hearing impaired function On/Off.
PVR File System To make changes to PVR (Personal Video Recording), ensure your USB drive is inserted into the TV. Check the troubleshooting section if you're having problems setting up your USB device. Scheduled Record File Manager Function Remote Button Function Remote Button GOTO...
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HDMI CEC This feature allows for your TV and your connected HDMI device to be controlled by one remote. Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to select the HDMI input source. Option Description Enable/disable HDMI CEC control. CEC Control If this function is enabled, sound from the TV can be sent to an HDMI ARC supported external audio device.
TV Guide (Free to air TV) TV Guide Functions To access the TV guide, Function Remote Button press the GUIDE button on Switch between the channels list and programs list the remote. To activate the TV Channels Select a Channel or Program use the buttons to select a channel in the left...
Recording Important Tips: • Back-up your personal data before plugging in your USB to the TV. We do not assume liability for any loss of data due to misuse or malfunction. • You cannot change channels while in recording mode. •...
Recording, scheduled recording and pause Before you can record with this TV live TV functions only work in DTV mode (including time-shift recording), you must insert your USB storage device into the (free-to-air). USB port. Recording Live TV Playback Instant Recording Press REC/D.SETUP once - start recording.
Pause Live TV (Time-shift) Recording, scheduled recording and pause live TV functions only work in DTV mode Temporarily pause the live TV signal, then resume (free-to-air). playback at your convenience. Before you can record with this TV (including time-shift recording), you must insert your USB storage device into the USB port.
USB Mode Set up You can only play Photos in the Photo category, Music in Insert your USB into a USB port on the TV. the Music category and so on. Make sure you select the Press the SOURCE button to select 'USB' mode. correct category for the file you wish to play.
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Playback Functions Music Function Remote Button Playback of different media types have different controls. Navigate to a folder or file Photo Play a track Function Remote Button Navigate to a folder or file Hide or display the on-screen toolbar Display a photo Fast forward or rewind the track Skip or restart the current track Hide or display the on-screen toolbar...
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Text Function Remote Button Navigate to a folder or file Only supported file types will be displayed. See the Open the text file specifications table for supported file types. Navigate to the next/previous page Return to the file list 36 | RECORDING AND USB MODE...
DVD Mode Function Remote Button Navigate to a folder or file Basic DVD Movie Playback Play / Pause Press the SOURCE button on the back panel, or on the remote control, to switch the unit to DVD mode. Stop Skip Forward Before placing a disc into the disc compartment, make sure there is no disc inside.
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Pause/Play PREV NEXT During playback, press the button to pause playback, press it again to resume normal playback. Viewing From Different Angles Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For discs that support multiple angles, press the ANGLE button to view the same scene from a different angle.
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Repeat Play /REPEAT button during playback, it will repeat play one chapter or one title (for DVD disc), or repeat play the Press the track (for VCD/CD). D.MENU button to switch Note: Press the PBC mode On/Off (for VCD). REPEAT ONE A-B Repeat Play This button lets you repeat sections REPEAT DISC...
Media File Playback Music File Playback Insert a disc which contains music files and after a few seconds, the screen will show all the folders on the disc. buttons to select the folder you want to play, then press OK to confirm. Use the / / or OK Use the / /...
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/REPEAT button on the remote control to change the play mode. Press the REPEAT OFF: play one file only. REPEAT ONE: repeat one file. REPEAT FOLDER: repeat the files in the folder. REPEAT ALL: repeat all the files. NOTE: The available repeat modes may vary for different discs. Press the GUIDE / button to return to the play list page.
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Skip to the Next/Previous Picture When playing a VCD 2.0 with playback control (PBC), the player will show the VCD version. /INDEX button to skip to the next picture or Press Press the D.MENU button to switch PBC mode On/Off button to skip to the previous picture.
Menu Navigation • TV DISPLAY: This setting is for selecting the TV output mode. Available options: Press the REC/D.SETUP button on the remote control. 4:3 PanScan Use the / / buttons to select the preferred item, 4:3 LetterBox then press OK to display the setup page where you can 16:9 adjust values.
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Preference Setup Page • Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use. • TV SYSTEM: Select the TV system. • DO NOT store discs in humid or dusty areas, or where • PASSWORD: Use this item to change the password. they are exposed to direct sunlight or sources of heat Input the password using the number buttons on the (such as a heating appliance).
Troubleshooting If you experience problems with your TV, check below for advice. If you don't find a solution here, contact After Sales Support on 1300 886 649. Problem Solution Make sure that the batteries are installed with their poles (+/–) in the correct direction. Remove any obstacles between the remote control and remote control sensor on the TV.
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Problem Solution Ensure that connection to the device is correct and that all cables are fully inserted. Remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and the external devices. Try new cables if possible. There is no picture/ sound or distorted Restart the connected devices by unplugging each device's power cord and then plugging it in again.
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Problem Solution DVD discs are region coded. Ensure the discs support Region 4. Ensure the disc is suited to be played on the DVD player. If using a DVD-R/RW disc, ensure the disc has been properly finalised. Ensure that the disc has been inserted properly into the player. Ensure that the correct input source has been selected.
Specifications With stand: 732 x 192 x Active screen size 80cm 480 mm (diagonal) Dimensions (W x D x H) Without stand: 732 x 70 x Resolution 1366 x 768 434 mm Refresh rate 60Hz 4.3 kg HDMI version Weight Gross 5.7 kg HDCP version...
Compliance and Responsible Disposal Packaging The packaging of your product has been selected from environmentally friendly materials and can usually be recycled. Please ensure these are disposed of correctly. Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, National Television and Computer Recycling please ensure all packaging materials are out of reach Scheme...
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