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user’s guide
LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV
For use with models: L42FHD37/L46FHD37/L46FHD35/
L42FHD38/L46FHD38/L52FHD38/L40FHD380
contents
connections
remote 21
features 30
menus 36
FAQs 42
warranty 48
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Important Information This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double CAUTION insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible RISK OF ELECTRIC parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage" inside the product
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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................... i Chapter 1 I Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................................... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................................... 6 Instructions at the Beginning of the Us
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How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ........................................................ 24 Modes of Operation .................................................................................................................... 24 Manual Reset of the Remote Control........................................................................................... 25 Remote Code List ..........................................................................................................
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1 Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions. Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide • Protect devi
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Attaching Your TV to the Table Stand Note: For model L52FHD38, the Table Stand is preassembled, please go to the next section. Your TV comes without the table stand attached so that you can choose to mount your TV either to its table stand or to a wall (wall mount sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t attach the table stand, and instead, Parts List for models L42FHD37/L46FHD37/L46FHD35/L42FHD38/L46FHD38/L40FHD380 1 Hinge 1 Table Stand Base 4 Size M5 Screws 1 Size M8 S
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Step 2 1. Take the stand base and the hinge. 2. Position the hinge by aligning the slot on the hinge and the notch on the stand base. 3. Attach the hinge to the stand base with four M5 screws, from the bottom, with a philips head #2 screwdriver. Hinge Slot Notch x4 Step 3 1. Take the stand base assembly and the hinge cover. Fastener 2. Locate the hinge cover by aligning the biggest tab fastener to the biggest slot on the stand base. 3. Push and fasten the hinge cover to the stand base. Be sure a
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Step 5 Attach the fully assembled table stand to the TV cabinet by inserting the hinge into the cabinet and aligning the hinge guide to the slot opening. Hinge guide Slot opening Step 6 Secure the table stand to the TV cabinet by tightening the M8 screw with a philips head #3 screwdriver. Mounting Your TV to the Wall To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall mount Caution: Your wall mount Purchase a VESA 600 x400, M6 screw Model L42FHD37/L40FHD380/L42FHD38 must bear a minimu
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Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT. Getting Channels What You Need Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable OR Coaxial cable with cable service A. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet in
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Choose Your Connections There are several ways to connect devices such as DVD players and set-up boxes to your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page to connect your TV. Jacks Used Cable Needed Go to... Note for US customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of page 12 an Authorized Service Audio R and L Video Representative who will Audio/Video visit yo
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Connecting a Device with Composite Video (Good) This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a DVD player. Using the example of a DVD player: 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 10. 2. Connect your yellow video cable. Connect a video cable to the (VID1) VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the DVD player. 3. Connect your red and white AUDIO cables. Connect the AUDIO (red and white) c
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Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 10 for instructions. Green Red Red Blue White COMPONENT VIDEO CABLES AUDIO CABLES ARE COLOR (Y Pb Pr) ARE COLOR CODED- CODED - RED= RIGHT AUDIO, WHITE=LEFT AUDIO GREEN, BLUE AND RED Connecting a Device with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an un
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HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI2/DVI jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 10 for instructions. Red White OR Audio cables are color coded HDMI Cable + HDMI/DVI Adapter + HDMI Cable Red=right audio; white=left audio Connecting a PC Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer and use your TV as a monitor. Note: The max
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PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go page 14 for specific instructions. Don’t forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 10 for instructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device 1. Plug in the TV (see page 16 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged in. 2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player. 3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until yo
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Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. • Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Turn on the TV Turn on your TV by pressing
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Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system.If English Français English is your preferred language, press OK and go to set the TV Location Mode. To choose Español another language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and press the O
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What To Expect Watching TV • Remember: Look for an A at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, or your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT button to view the different formats available. Go to page 35 for more explanation of screen formats. • Remember: Look for a D at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching a digital channel. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which does fil
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to L R connect devices. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your DVI AUDIO INPUT antenna, cable, or cable box. HDMI 2/DVI INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VID1) Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player. HDMI 1 INPUT • L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO
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Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV Side Input Jacks Headphones Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV. VIDEO INPUT 2 Receives video from another device such as a camcorder, video game console, VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote until VID2 appears at the bottom of the screen. AUDIO L and R Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, video game Note: Do not connect console
