TV). With this product, you will be able to enjoy superior audio and video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology. The Hannspree TV is warranted for one year limited service from the date the product is received (as shown on the Warranty and Service Manual);...
No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Hannspree, Inc., and its licensors, if any. BBE, SRS, EALA Statement •...
Description of Warning Symbols Warning Caution This symbol is used to remind This symbol is used to remind users to pay attention to users to pay attention to the important descriptions regard- danger of electric shocks due ing usage and maintenance to dangerous internal non- (repair) or additional impor- insulated components.
Safety Notices Power Supply Safety Notes 1. To avoid electric shocks, do not use an extended power cord or an outlet that does not match this product's plug or leaves the plug exposed. 2. This product has a 3-pin grounded plug. The third pin connects to ground;...
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Before You Proceed 1. Read the Safety Notices and the User’s Manual carefully before turning the product on. 2. Keep your User’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the box and packaging in case the product needs to be shipped in the future.
Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa- ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
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Personal Safety To avoid overloading the power supply, do not plug too many electrical devices into an outlet or extension cable. Dangerous high-voltage electric power compo- nents are located inside the TV. To avoid electric shock, do not disassemble the casing. Do not place or drop metals, small objects, or flammable materials in the vent to avoid an elec- tric shock or a fire.
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Installation To avoid damage to power circuits, do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or dust. Do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in a sealed cabinet to avoid blocking the product's vents.
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Operation This product is designed for power sources as labeled on the casing. Avoid using any other power accessories to avoid electric shock or other damage. The plug can be inserted into an outlet in only one direction. Notify a qualified service techni- cian if you cannot plug it in correctly.
Regulatory Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm- ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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DOC Compliance Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.This device complies with Canada ICES-003 Class B. CE Conformity Statement This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Direc- tive on the approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to...
Introducing the TV Thank you for purchasing this Liquid Crystal Display TV. Your TV is designed to be safe, versatile, and easy to use. Its sturdy design makes it a decorative addition to your living room. You can watch standard NTSC broadcast or cable television channels, and easily connect a VCR, VCD, or DVD player to the standard CVBS and S-Video input ports...
Checking Package Contents Make sure the following components are included in the box. Contact your vendor immediately if anything is missing or damaged. POWER SOURCE VOLUME CHANNEL User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty and Service Manual Cables Power Cord Power Adapter...
Getting to Know Your TV Front View Controls POWER SOURCE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTE MENU S-video Video POWER SOURCE VOLUME CHANNEL Description Function Turns the TV on and off. The green LED Power button and indicates power on. In PC mode, amber light indicates sleep status.
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Description Function Point the remote control towards the Infrared sensor sensor to operate the TV. Changes the channel. Press increase the channel number. Press to decrease the channel number. Select channel These buttons are also used to navigate OSD menus. Selects the input source to be displayed Source (TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, or PC).
Front View Ports POWER SOURCE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTE MENU S-video Video MUTE MENU S-video Video Description Function Use the AV4 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD player. Audio Input (L, R): white and red audio cables.
Rear Panel Input and Output Ports AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 LINE OUT LINE IN DC-IN Description Function Connects to a PC’s DVI port. Line in Connects to a PC’s line/audio out port. Connects to external amplifier or Line out speakers.
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Description Function Use the AV1 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD player with a component output. Audio Input (R, L): white and red audio cables. Video Input (Y, P ): video cables. Use the AV2 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD player.
Getting Started Making Connections Open the back cover as shown in the following illustration to get access to the input and output ports. 1. Rotate the cover in 2. Pull the cover out. the direction of the arrow.
Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the ANT Jack (VHF/UHF IN Jack) on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or CATV cable to the Antenna or CATV socket.
Connecting to AV Devices Connect external devices such as VCD/DVD players or VCRs to the TV using the AV1, AV2, AV3, and AV4 ports on the back or front of the TV. Connecting to a VCR, VCD or DVD Player using component video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR, VCD or DVD player using the AV1 component video port.
Connecting to a Video Camera using S-Video The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a camcorder using the AV2 S-video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of the device. Refer to the user’s manual included with the camcorder for more detailed instructions.
Connecting to a VCR, VCD or DVD Player using composite video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR, VCD, or DVD player using the AV3 composite video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device.
Connecting Earphone You can use to listen to the TV instead of using the built-in earphone speakers. Connect to the line out port as earphone earphone illustrated. Earphone Earphone port POWER SOURCE VOLUME CHANNEL Note: Earphone is not included with the product.
Connecting an Amplifier or Speakers Connect an external amplifier or speakers to the line out port to provide better sound quality. Refer to the following illustration. Amplifier and speakers LINE OUT AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 LINE IN DC-IN Line out...
Connecting to a PC Connect the TV to your PC to use it as the monitor using the DVI port as shown. Connect the DVI port of the TV to the DVI output of the PC. Connect the line out port of the PC to the line in port of your TV to listen to audio from the PC.
Connecting the Power Adapter Connect the power cord to the power adapter as illustrated. Plug the power adapter connector into the DC-IN on the rear panel of the TV. Plug the three-pronged plug at the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
Using the TV Using the Remote Control For best result, use the remote control within a distance of 6 meters (20 feet) from the front of the TV’s signal sensor. Do not exceed an angle of 30 degrees when pointing at the signal sensor. Refer to the following illustration.
Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the TV control MAIN - CATV CH 033 panel. The power LED indicator on the front of the TV changes from red to green, indicating that the power is on. POWER SOURCE VOLUME...
Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL button to increase MAIN - CATV CH 033 the volume. Press the VOL button to decrease MUTE the volume. POWER SOURCE Press the MUTE button. The word VOLUME CHANNEL MUTE MENU S-video Video “MUTE” appears on the bottom right POWER SOURCE corner of the screen and sound is...
Using PIP and POP The TV features Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-outside- Picture(POP), enabling you to view two sources at the same time. Follow these instructions. Turn on the TV and select a MAIN - TV CH 007 source signal. Press the PIP button on the MAIN - TV CH 007...
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Press the POSITION button on the remote control to move the PIP window to one of the four corners of the screen as shown. Press the PIP button to switch to MAIN - TV CH 007 POP - TV CH 002 POP mode.
Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system provides a quick and simple method to adjust your TV's setting. This chapter describes how to change each of the available settings. The OSD menu can be accessed through either the front control panel or the remote control. Button Descriptions Front Panel Control Menu...
Picture Settings MAIN MENU PICTURE POWER SOURCE AUDIO VOLUME CHANNEL MISCELLANEOUS EXIT MUTE : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE MENU S-video Video Press CHANNEL select PICTURE. Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. Press VOLUME to enter the PICTURE Menu.
Brightness Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select BRIGHTNESS. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST The slider bar shows the current SATURATION SHARPNESS setting. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET Press the VOLUME button to RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the brightness. Press the VOLUME button to decrease the brightness.
Contrast Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select CONTRAST. The BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST slider bar shows the current SATURATION SHARPNESS setting. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET Press the VOLUME button to RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the contrast. Press the VOLUME button to decrease the contrast.
Backlight (PC mode) Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select BACKLIGHT. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BACKLIGHT The slider bar shows the current COLOR TEMP PRESET setting. RETURN Press the button to VOLUME : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the backlight intensity. Press the button to VOLUME...
Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select HUE. The slider BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST bar shows the current setting. SATURATION SHARPNESS Press the VOLUME button to BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET increase the hue. RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Press the VOLUME button to decrease the hue.
Saturation Press the CHANNEL button PICTURE to select SATURATION. The slider BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST bar shows the current setting. SATURATION SHARPNESS Press the VOLUME button to BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET increase the saturation. RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Press the VOLUME button to decrease the saturation.
Sharpness Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select SHARPNESS. The BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST slider bar shows the current SATURATION SHARPNESS setting. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET Press the VOLUME button to RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the sharpness. Press the VOLUME button to decrease the sharpness.
Black Level Press the CHANNEL button PICTURE to select BLACK LEVEL. The slider BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST bar shows the current setting. SATURATION SHARPNESS Press the VOLUME button to BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET increase the black level. RETURN MENU : CLOSE : SELECT : ADJUST Press the VOLUME...
Color Temperature Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select COLOR TEMP. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press the VOLUME button SATURATION SHARPNESS to change the color temperature. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET The current setting is shown in RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE brackets.
Preset Press the CHANNEL PICTURE button to select PRESET. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press the VOLUME SATURATION SHARPNESS button. “ON” appears in the BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET brackets. All picture settings are RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE returned to the factory-set default values.
Audio Settings MAIN MENU PICTURE POWER SOURCE AUDIO MISCELLANEOUS VOLUME CHANNEL EXIT MUTE : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE MENU S-video Video Press CHANNEL select AUDIO. Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. Press VOLUME to enter the AUDIO Menu.
Treble Press the CHANNEL AUDIO button to select TREBLE. The TREBLE BASS BALANCE slider bar shows the current TruSurround setting. EALA EARPHONE PRESET Press the VOLUME button to RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the treble. Press the VOLUME button to decrease the treble.
Bass Press the CHANNEL AUDIO button to select BASS. The slider TREBLE BASS BALANCE bar shows the current setting. TruSurround Press the VOLUME button to EALA EARPHONE PRESET increase the bass. RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Press the VOLUME button to decrease the bass.
Balance Press the CHANNEL AUDIO button to select BALANCE. The TREBLE BASS slider bar shows the current BALANCE setting. TruSurround EALA EARPHONE Press the VOLUME button to PRESET RETURN shift the balance to the right : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE speaker.
Earphone Press the CHANNEL AUDIO button to select EARPHONE. The TREBLE BASS BALANCE slider bar shows the current TruSurround setting. EALA EARPHONE PRESET Press the VOLUME button to RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the earphone volume. Press the VOLUME button to decrease the earphone volume.
Preset Press the CHANNEL AUDIO button to select PRESET. TREBLE BASS BALANCE Press the VOLUME TruSurround button. “ON” appears in the EALA EARPHONE PRESET brackets. All audio settings are RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE returned to the factory-set default values.
TV Settings MAIN MENU PICTURE POWER SOURCE AUDIO VOLUME CHANNEL MISCELLANEOUS EXIT MUTE : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE MENU S-video Video Press CHANNEL select TV. Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. Press VOLUME to enter the TV Menu.
TV/CATV Press the CHANNEL button to select TV/CATV. The TV / CATV CATV MAIN AUTO SCAN current setting is shown in CH . ADD/ERASE FAV. CHANNEL brackets. RETURN Press the VOLUME button to : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE select CATV in order to receive cable TV signals.
Press the CHANNEL button to select MTS. The TV / CATV MAIN current setting is shown in AUTO SCAN CH . ADD/ERASE brackets. FAV. CHANNEL RETURN Press the VOLUME button to select from the : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE various MTS options: •...
Auto Scan Press the CHANNEL button to select AUTO SCAN. The TV / CATV MAIN AUTO SCAN current setting is shown in CH . ADD/ERASE FAV. CHANNEL brackets. RETURN Press the VOLUME button to : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE enable auto scanning.
Channel Add/Erase Press the CHANNEL TV / CATV button to select CH. ADD/ERASE. MAIN AUTO SCAN The current setting is shown in CH . ADD/ERASE FAV. CHANNEL brackets. RETURN Press the VOLUME button to : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE add the current channel.
Favorite Channel Press the CHANNEL button to select FAV.CHANNEL. TV / CATV MAIN AUTO SCAN Press the VOLUME CH . ADD/ERASE FAV. CHANNEL button to enter the RETURN FAV.CHANNEL menu. : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Press the CHANNEL FAV.
PC Settings PICTURE AUDIO POWER SOURCE MISCELLANEOUS VOLUME CHANNEL EXIT MUTE : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE MENU S-video Video Press CHANNEL select TV. Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. Press VOLUME to enter the TV Menu. Notes: •...
Phase Press the CHANNEL PHASE button to select PHASE. The CLOCK AUTO ADJ . slider bar shows the current DOS MODE GRAPHIC H-POSITION V-POSITION setting. RETURN Press the button to VOLUME : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the phase. Press the button to VOLUME...
Clock Press the CHANNEL PHASE button to select CLOCK. The CLOCK AUTO ADJ . slider bar shows the current DOS MODE GRAPHIC H-POSITION V-POSITION setting. RETURN Press the button to VOLUME : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE increase the clock. Press the button to VOLUME...
Auto Adjustment Press the CHANNEL PHASE button to select AUTO CLOCK AUTO ADJ . ADJUSTMENT. DOS MODE GRAPHIC H-POSITION V-POSITION Press the button to VOLUME RETURN enable auto adjustment. The : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE display is automatically configured for the attached computer’s display properties.
Horizontal Position Press the CHANNEL PHASE button to select H POSITION. CLOCK AUTO ADJ . The slider bar shows the DOS MODE GRAPHIC H-POSITION V-POSITION current setting. RETURN Press the button to VOLUME : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE move the display to the right.
Vertical Position Press the CHANNEL PHASE button to select V POSITION. CLOCK AUTO ADJ . The slider bar shows the DOS MODE GRAPHIC H-POSITION V-POSITION current setting. RETURN Press the button to VOLUME : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE move the display upward.
Miscellaneous Settings MAIN MENU PICTURE POWER SOURCE AUDIO MISCELLANEOUS VOLUME CHANNEL EXIT MUTE : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE MENU S-video Video Press CHANNEL select MISCELLANEOUS. Press MENU to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. Press VOLUME to enter the MISCELLANEOUS Menu.
Wide Press the CHANNEL MISCELLANEOUS button to select WIDE. The WIDE 16 : 9 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SLEEPER current setting is shown in TIME RETURN brackets. Press the VOLUME : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE button to select the screen format from the following: –...
Sleeper The sleep timer turns the TV off automatically after a set time. Press the CHANNEL MISCELLANEOUS button to select SLEEPER. The WIDE 16 : 9 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SLEEPER current setting is shown in TIME RETURN brackets. Press the VOLUME button : SELECT : ADJUST...
Time This setting allows you to set the system time. Press the CHANNEL MISCELLANEOUS button to select TIME. WIDE 16 : 9 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SLEEPER Press the VOLUME button to TIME RETURN change the time. : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Press the CHANNEL TIME SETTING HOUR...
Taking Care of Your TV Turn the power off before you begin cleaning the For best results, use a clean lens cloth to remove dust and fingerprints from the screen. Do not wipe the shell of the TV with alcohol, methanol, gasoline or oil products to avoid damaging the finish.
Troubleshooting Situation Solution • Connect the power cord properly. • Press the POWER button on the control panel or remote control. • Press the SOURCE button to cycle through connected video sources. No picture and sound. • Press the CHANNEL UP or CHANNEL DOWN button to switch to other TV stations.
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Situation Solution • Make sure the source device is functioning properly. • Set the volume to a higher level. No sound but have image. • Make sure the audio cable is connected securely. • Turn the mute off. • Make sure the video signal cable is connected Screen image turns over.
Specifications LT13-23A1 LCD Panel Size 23-inch TFT Aspect Ratio 15:9 Panel Best Resolution 1280 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) TV System NTSC Video System AV1: Component Video (RCA jack, YPbPr) AV2: Composite Video (RCA jack; yellow + S-Video) AV3: Composite Video (RCA jack) AV4: Composite Video (RCA jack;...
PIP Operation Mode The following table shows which main sources are compatible with PIP and POP sources. Main Source PIP Source POP Source — — (YPbPr or YCbCr) — — AV2 (S or CVBS) AV3(CVBS) AV4 (S or CVBS) “Front”...
Computer Compatibility Chart The following table shows resolution and frequency values supported by the TV. Resolution Frequency Remarks 640 X 400 70 Hz — 60 Hz — 67 Hz 640 X 480 72 Hz — 75 Hz — 56 Hz —...
Glossary Aspect Ratio The ratio of width to height of a film, image or display screen. A proprietary audio enhancement technology. BBE compensates for distortion common to loudspeakers. Broadcast TV Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to viewers (standard TV broadcast). CATV Community Antenna Television, the original name for cable TV.
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