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23" Liquid Crystal Display G G G K K K G G G L L L M M M T T T ED Unit 2/F No Hung To Road Television Kwun Tong Kowloon Hong Kong 3822 3790 T232 User's Manual MAK-000025...
Regulatory Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Additional Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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 Directive on the approximation of the Laws of the Member States...
Description of Warning Symbols Before You Proceed 1. Read all Safety Notices in Section 3 of this manual and instructions in the User’s Manual carefully before either plugging in or turning the TV on. 2. Keep this User’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Keep the box and packaging in case the TV needs to be shipped in the future.
Safety Notices Electric Power Notice Electric power may cause personal injury and mechanical damage if misused. Although safety has been taken into consideration during the design and production of this TV, electric shock or fire can result if the TV is misused. To prevent potential danger, read and follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual when setting up, operating or cleaning the TV.
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Installation Safety Notes Antenna We suggest that you use an outdoor antenna to get the best signal possible unless you have cable TV or a centralized indoor antenna system. You may, however, use an antenna indoors if it is placed in a location free from interference.
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 dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Personal Safety To avoid overloading the power supply, never plug too many electrical devices into an outlet, power strip, or extension cable. Dangerous high-voltage electric power components are located inside the TV. To avoid electric shock, do not disassemble the TV in any way.
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Installation Do not place the TV in locations where there is excessive steam or dust. Avoid blocking the TV's vents, do not place the TV on a bed, sofa, carpet, or in a sealed cabinet. Install the outdoor antenna (not included) away from power transmission lines to avoid possible danger.
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Operation This TV is designed for home 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. Do not alter the plug. Contact an authorized service technician if you cannot plug it in correctly.
Preface Thank you for purchasing a Hannspree Liquid Crystal Display Television (LCD TV). Your new TV will allow you to enjoy superior audio and video while enriching your lifestyle with advanced technology. Please carefully read this manual in its entirety before setting up, using or operating your TV.
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No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written authorization of Hannspree. The TV described in this manual may include copyrighted software of Hannspree (or other third parties). Hannspree (or other third parties) preserves the exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the right to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software.
Introducing the TV Thank you for purchasing this LCD TV. Your LCD TV is designed to be safe, versatile, and easy to use. The design makes it a fun addition to any room. You can watch PAL broadcast or cable television channels, and easily connect a VCR, VCD or DVD player to the standard CVBS and S-Video input ports located at the rear and/or side of the unit.
Checking Package Contents Make sure the following components are included in the box. Please contact Hannspree Customer Service immediately if anything is missing or damaged. • • User’s manual • Quick start guide • Warranty and service manual • Power cord •...
Getting Started Control Panel Description Icon Function Turns the TV on and off. Power/ Indicates power status. / POWER Power LED In TV/AV mode, press this button to MUTE/ MUTE/ AUTO / mute the audio. Press this button Mute MUTE AUTO again to restore sound.
Input and Output Jacks Description Connector Function Use the AV1 input to connect an external device, such as a VCR or a VCD/DVD player with a component output. (R/L/P Audio Input (R/L): red and white audio cables. Video Input (P /Y): video cables.
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Description Connector Function Connects to the included DC-IN power adapter. Connects to a PC’s DVI port. Connects to a PC's line/audio LINE IN out port. Connects to external stereo LINE OUT (R/L) speakers. Connects to earphones. Earphone jack...
Remote Control Description Icon Function Press this button to open up the MENU Menu setup menu of TV mode or flash card mode. Press to scroll through the on-screen display menus. In flash card mode, use the Arrow arrow buttons to navigate menus, and to pan a picture when zooming in on a photo in Photo mode.
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Description Icon Function Press this button to eliminate sound. Press mute again or press the Mute volume adjust buttons to restore sound. Changes channels. Press channel up to increase the channel number. Press channel down to decrease the Select channel channel number.
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Description Icon Function Press this button to swap the PIP or POP pictures. In flash card mode, SWAP Swap use this button to go to the previous page in the menus. Press this button to select your FAV. Favorite favorite channels. Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the TV reception options for the TV.
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Open the battery compartment cover at the back of the remote control (A). Insert the batteries paying attention to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment (B). Replace the battery compartment cover (C).
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CAUTION • If the remote control is not used for a long period, remove the batteries and store them separately. • Handle damaged or leaking batteries carefully, and wash hands after such handling. • If your remote control has two batteries, do not mix new and old batteries because the life of the new batteries will be shortened.
Making Connections Connecting to an Antenna or Cable TV Connect one end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or cable to ANT Jack (VHF/UHF IN Jack) on the back of the TV. Connect the other end of the VHF/UHF (Antenna) or cable to the antenna socket or cable.
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 side of the TV. Connecting to a VCR/VCD/DVD Player Using Component Video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / VCD / DVD player using the AV1 component video port.
Connecting to a VCR/VCD/DVD Player Using S-Video The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a VCR / VCD / DVD player 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/DVD Player Using Composite Video The illustration presented here shows how to connect your TV to a VCR / VCD / DVD player using the AV3 composite video port. Actual connections may vary according to the make and model of your device. Refer to the user’s manual included with the AV device for more detailed instructions.
Connecting to a Video Camera Using S-Video The following illustration shows how to connect the TV to a camcorder using the AV4 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 External Earphones External earphones may be used to listen to the TV rather than using the built-in speakers. Connect headphones to the earphone line out as illustrated. Earphone jack( Notes: • External earphones are not included with the TV. •...
Connecting an Amplifier of Speakers Connect an external amplifier of speakers to the line out port to provide better sound quality. Refer to the following illustration. LINE OUT Amplifier and speakers Audio cable Note: Cables and connectors are color-coded Location of the connectors (red, white).
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 input jack on the rear panel of the TV. Insert the three-pronged plug at the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.
Inserting a Compact Flash Card (CF card) Remove the card reader slot cover from the side of the TV. Note: Step 1 depends on which TV model you purchase. If the TV’s card reader slot does not have a cover, you can ignore step 1 and go straight to step 2.
Using the TV Using the Remote Control For best results, use the remote control within a distance of 20 feet (6 meters) from the front of the TV. Do not exceed an angle of 30 degrees when pointing at the TV. Notes •...
Notes: • The TV supports S-Video input in addition to normal video and audio signals. The TV detects the signal type automatically and gives priority to S-Video when two signals are detected at the same time. • AV5 appears on selected models only. Adjusting the Volume Press volume up to increase the volume.
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Press SWAP from the remote control to MAIN - 07 - 56 switch the focus from the PIP to the main source. The PIP identification line disappears and the PIP window border disappears. Press POSITION from the remote control to move the PIP window to one of the four corners of the screen as shown.
Using the Flash card Feature The Flash card feature enables you to view photos, watch movies, and listen to MP3 files on CF cards inserted in the Flash card slot (AV 5). The following describes the Flash card feature. Starting Flash card Insert a CF card into the CF card slot (AV 5).
Remote Control Keys The following table lists the remote control buttons used to operate the Flash card feature. Flash card Button Function Name Press these buttons to navigate the Flash card menus. Arrow In Photo mode, use these buttons to pan a picture when zooming in.
Viewing Photos Use the remote control arrow buttons to select PHOTO. Press enter. A screen appears displaying thumbnails of images on the CF card. Use the arrow buttons to select a thumbnail image. Press enter. PAGE 01/04 The selected thumbnail expands to full screen mode.
Rotating Images Follow these instructions to rotate images when in Photo mode. Put an image in full screen mode as described in the previous section. Press CC/TTX on the remote control. The image is rotated 90 degrees (90°) in a clockwise direction. Note: You cannot rotate an image when the image is being zoomed.
Listening to Music Use the remote control arrow buttons to select MUSIC. Press enter. M U S I C L I B R A R Y A screen appears displaying a list 01.LE PAPILLON 3:08 of the music stored on your CF 4:37 card.
Watching Videos Use the remote control arrow buttons to select VIDEO. Press enter. A screen appears displaying thumbnails of the videos on your CF card. Use the arrow buttons to select a video file. Press enter. The selected video file begins playing. PAGE 01/01 Note:...
Using the Setup Menus From the Flash card main screen, press menu to enter the SETUP SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE MENU MAIN PAGE. MUSIC SETUP SLIDE SHOW SETUP Use the arrow buttons to select a MOVIE SETUP menu item and press enter to open PREFERENCES the selected item.
Movie Setup Select MOVIE SETUP and press enter to display the movie setup menu. • Interval Time: Use the arrow buttons to select INTERVAL TIME. Interval time mode has the following options: – FAST: sets an increased interval speed between playback. –...
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 control panel or the remote control.
Picture Setting MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO Press menu to enter the OSD MISCELLANEOUS Main Menu screen. EXIT Press to enter the PICTURE Menu. : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE Notes: • You can control the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel.
Brightness Use this control to adjust the brightness of the screen image. The slider bar shows the current PICTURE setting. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press to increase the brightness. SATURATION SHARPNESS Press to decrease the BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP brightness. PRESET RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE...
Contrast Use this control to adjust the contrast of the screen image. Press to select CONTRAST. PICTURE The slider bar shows the current BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST setting. Press to increase the contrast. SATURATION SHARPNESS Press to decrease the contrast. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET RETURN...
Use this control to adjust the ratio of colors in the screen image. Press to select HUE. The slider PICTURE bar shows the current setting. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press to increase the hue. Press to decrease the hue. SATURATION SHARPNESS BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP PRESET RETURN...
Saturation Use this control to adjust the density of the colors in the screen image. Press to select SATURATION. PICTURE The slider bar shows the current BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST setting. Press to increase the saturation. SATURATION SHARPNESS Press to decrease the BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP saturation.
Sharpness Use this control to adjust the sharpness of the screen image. Press to select SHARPNESS. PICTURE The slider bar shows the current BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST setting. Press to increase the SATURATION SHARPNESS sharpness. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP Press to decrease the PRESET RETURN sharpness.
Backlight (PC mode) Use this control to adjust the intensity of the screen backlight. This control is only for use in PC mode. Press to select BACKLIGHT. The PICTURE slider bar shows the current setting. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST Press to increase the backlight BACKLIGHT COLOR TEMP intensity.
Black Level Use this control to adjust the intensity of the black elements of the screen image. Press to select BLACK LEVEL. PICTURE The slider bar shows the current BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST setting. Press to increase the black SATURATION SHARPNESS level. BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP Press...
Color Temperature Use this control to adjust the color temperature of the screen image. A warm setting will result in an image with a predominantly red hue. A cold setting will result in a bluer image. Press to select COLOR TEMP. PICTURE Press to change the color...
Preset Use this function to reset all settings to factory defaults. Press to select PRESET. The PICTURE current setting is shown in BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST brackets. Press . “ON” appears in SATURATION SHARPNESS the brackets. All picture settings BLACK LEVEL COLOR TEMP are returned to the factory-set PRESET RETURN...
Audio Setting MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. MISCELLANEOUS EXIT Press to select AUDIO. Press to enter the AUDIO Menu. : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE Note: You can control the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel.
Treble Use this control to adjust the level of audio treble produced by the TV. The slider bar shows the current AUDIO setting. TREBLE BASS Press to increase the treble. BALANCE Press to decrease the treble. TruSurround EALA EARPHONE PRESET RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST...
Bass Use this control to adjust the level of audio bass produced by the TV. Press to select BASS. The slider AUDIO bar shows the current setting. TREBLE BASS Press to increase the bass. BALANCE Press to decrease the bass. TruSurround EALA EARPHONE...
Balance Use this control to alter the audio balance between left and right speakers. Press to select BALANCE. The AUDIO slider bar shows the current TREBLE BASS setting. BALANCE Press to shift the balance to TruSurround the right speaker. EALA EARPHONE Press to shift the balance to...
BBE, TruSurround, and EALA Use these controls to set the audio output characteristics for the TV. Press to select BBE, AUDIO TruSurround, or EALA. The TREBLE BASS current setting is shown in BALANCE brackets. TruSurround Press to select a setting EALA EARPHONE for each effect:...
Earphone Use this control to set the earphone output volume. Press to select EARPHONE. AUDIO The slider bar shows the current TREBLE BASS setting. BALANCE Press to increase the earphone TruSurround EALA volume. EARPHONE PRESET Press to decrease the RETURN earphone volume.
Preset Use this control to reset all settings to factory defaults. Press to select PRESET. The AUDIO current setting is shown in TREBLE BASS brackets. BALANCE Press . “ON” appears in TruSurround EALA the brackets. All audio settings EARPHONE PRESET are returned to the factory-set RETURN default values.
TV Setting MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. MISCELLANEOUS EXIT Press to select TV. Press to enter the TV Menu. : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE Notes: • Operate the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. •...
System Use this control to determine the PAL signal type. The current setting is shown in brackets. SYSTEM CH SKIP Press to select from AUTO PROGRAM FINE TUNE AUTO, B/G, D/K, or I. STEREO FAV. CHANNEL RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Ch Skip Use this control to define which channels should be skipped when scrolling...
Auto Program Use this control to scan all the available channels and assign a channel number to each. Press to select AUTO PROGRAM. The current setting is SYSTEM CH SKIP shown in brackets. AUTO PROGRAM FINE TUNE Press to initiate a STEREO FAV.
Use this control to determine the audio output. Press to select MPX. The current setting is shown in SYSTEM CH SKIP brackets. AUTO PROGRAM FINE TUNE Press to select from the STEREO FAV. CHANNEL various MPX options: RETURN • STEREO – enables stereo output : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE...
Favorite Channel Use this control to set favorite channels. Press to select FAV. CHANNEL. SYSTEM CH SKIP Press to display the AUTO PROGRAM FINE TUNE FAV. CHANNEL submenu. STEREO FAV. CHANNEL Press to set 4 favorite RETURN channels. : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE Press...
PC Setting MAIN MENU PICTURE AUDIO Press menu to enter the OSD Main Menu screen. MISCELLANEOUS EXIT Press to select PC. Press to enter the PC Menu. : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE Notes: • Operate the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel. •...
Phase Use this control to adjust the computer image on your TV screen. The slider bar shows the current setting. PHASE CLOCK Press to adjust the phase AUTO ADJ . H POSITION setting. V POSITION DOS MODE GRAPHIC RETURN : SELECT : ADJUST MENU : CLOSE Note:...
Clock Use this control to adjust the computer image on your TV screen. Press to select CLOCK. The slider bar shows the current PHASE CLOCK setting. AUTO ADJ . H POSITION Press to adjust the clock V POSITION DOS MODE GRAPHIC setting.
Auto Adjustment Use this control to adjust the computer image on your TV screen automatically. Press to select AUTO ADJ. The current setting is shown in PHASE CLOCK brackets. AUTO ADJ . H POSITION Press to enable the Auto V POSITION DOS MODE GRAPHIC Adjustment function.
Vertical Position Use this control to adjust the vertical position of the computer image on your TV screen. Press to select V POSITION. The slider bar shows the current PHASE CLOCK setting. AUTO ADJ . H POSITION Press to adjust the vertical V POSITION DOS MODE GRAPHIC...
DOS Mode Use this control to display computer text, but not graphics, on your TV screen. Press to select DOS MODE. The current setting is shown in PHASE CLOCK brackets. AUTO ADJ . H POSITION Press to toggle the setting V POSITION DOS MODE GRAPHIC...
Miscellaneous Setting MAIN MENU PICTURE Press menu to enter the OSD AUDIO Main Menu screen. MISCELLANEOUS Press to select EXIT MISCELLANEOUS. Press to enter the MISCELLANEOUS Menu. : SELECT : ENTER MENU : CLOSE Note: Operate the OSD with either the remote control or the control panel.
Wide Use this control to set the aspect ratio of the screen. The current setting is shown in MISCELLANEOUS brackets. WIDE 16 : 9 LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press to select the SLEEPER TIME screen format from the following: RETURN • 16:9 •...
Sleeper Use this control to turn the TV off automatically after a set time. Press to select SLEEPER. The MISCELLANEOUS current setting is shown in WIDE 16 : 9 LANGUAGE ENGLISH brackets. SLEEPER TIME Press to select a sleep RETURN timer value from the following: : SELECT : ADJUST...
Time This control enables you to set the system time. Press to select TIME. Press to display the TIME submenu. Press to increase or decrease the hour setting. Press to select MINUTE. Press to increase or decrease the minute setting.
Taking Care of Your TV & Remote Control 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. • Check if the power LED is on or not. • Press power on the control panel or remote control. • Press source to cycle through connected No picture and sound. video sources.
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Situation Solution • The system is in a state such that those Cannot operate menus. settings are not available. • Make sure the video signal cable is Screen image turns over. connected properly. • Adjust the location of the antenna, placing it far from roads or sources of interference.
Specifications 23-inch LCD TV LCD Panel Size 23-inch TFT Aspect Ratio 15:9 Best Resolution 1280 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) TV System AV1: Component Video (Audio in (R/L), YP AV2: Composite Video (RCA jack; + S-Video) Video System 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 — — or YC — — AV2 (S or CVBS) AV3(CVBS) AV4 (S or CVBS) “Front”...
Glossary The ratio of width to height of a film, image or display Aspect Ratio: screen. A proprietary audio enhancement technology. BBE BBE: compensates for distortion common to loudspeakers. Adjusting the color temperature enables you to Color Temperature: set the intensity of white light. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K).
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BBE, SRS, EALA Statement • Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. • Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. • BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. • BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism.
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