Alba 28 Inch HD Ready Freeview HD TV/DVD Combi User manual

28“ LED TV with DVD Player

Instruction manual

LE-28GA06-B3+DVD

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Then let’s get you started.

Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.

Help and Guidance

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Contents

1

Safety information

6

2

Getting Started

TV-Features

10

DVD-Features

10

Accessories included

10

Installing/Removing the Base Stand

11

Viewing remote control - TV

12

TV - Control buttons (Right side)

15

Aerial connection 15

Power connection 15

Remote control - Inserting batteries 16

Switching the TV On and Off

16

Operation using TV control buttons 17

To Program Your SKY Remote For Your TV 17

How to watch a DVD 18

Notes on DVD playback 18

DVD Controls 19

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Connections

Connections 22

First time setup 23

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How to use your TV

Selecting Input Source

28

Using The Electronic Programme Guide(EPG)

28

Viewing Teletext

30

Using The Time Shift Function

31

Recording DTV Programmes

32

Watching Recorded Programmes

33

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TV systems management

Picture Menu

38

Sound Menu

39

Channel Menu

40

Lock Menu

44

Time Menu

45

Settings Menu

47

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Entertainment Features

Using The USB Features

52

Viewing Movies

53

Listening to Music

54

Viewing Photos

55

Viewing Files

56

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Using the DVD Features

Using the Bulit-in DVD Player 60

Basic DVD Playback Functions 61

Playing Multimedia Discs 63

Using the DVD Language Setup Page 63

Using the DVD Screen Setup Page 65

Using the DVD Audio Setup Page 65

Using the DVD Custom Setup Page 66

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Other information

Specifications

70

Digital reception 70

Plug replacement - UK and Ireland only

71

Energy label 71

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Product Support

Trouble shooting 74

Definition of terms 75

Supported file formats 76

Disposal information 76

Disposal 78

Guarantee 79

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Safety information 1

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Safety information

Important

- Please read these instructions fully before

installing or operating

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may

be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock of persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

Power source

• The TV should be operated only from a 100-240V AC,

50 Hz outlet.

• Warning: Do not leave your TV in standby or operating

mode when you leave your house.

Positioning the TV

• For ventilation, please leave a clear space of at least

10cm all around the TV.

10cm

• Do not block the ventilation openings.

• Do not place the TV on sloping or unstable surfaces,

the TV may tip over.

• To prevent damage to the TV, do not place any objects

on top of the TV.

• Only use the TV in moderate climates.

Power cord and plug

• The power cord plug should be easily accessible. In

case of storms and lightning, when going on holiday,

or when the TV is not used for a long period of time

disconnect the power cord from the mains power

socket.

• Do not place the TV, furniture, etc. on the power cord

or pinch the cord.

• Handle the power cord by the plug, do not unplug the

TV by pulling the power cord.

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as

this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Never make a knot in the power cord or tie it with other

cords.

• Power cords should be placed in such away that they

are not likely to be stepped on or driven over.

• A damaged power cord/plug can cause fire or give you

an electric shock. When damaged it must be replaced,

this should only be done by qualified personnel.

Moisture and Water

• Do not use this TV in a humid or damp place (avoid

bathrooms, the sink in the kitchen, and near the

washing machine).

• Do not expose this TV to rain or water, as this may be

dangerous.

• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

flower vases, on top of the TV. Avoid from dripping or

splashing.

• If any solid object or liquid falls into the cabinet, unplug

the TV and have it checked by qualified personnel

before operating it any further.

Ventilation

• The slots and openings on the TV set are intended for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation.

• To prevent overheating, these openings must not be

blocked or covered in anyway.

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Headphone volume

• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss, please take care.

Headphone volume

To prevent injury, this TV must be securely attached to the

wall in accordance with the installation instructions (if the

option is available).

LCD Screen

• The LCD screen is a very high technology product

with about a million thin film transistors, giving you

fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active

pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green

or red point. Please note that this does not affect the

performance of your product.

• Take care not to scratch the screen with fingernails or

other hard objects

.

Cleaning

• Before cleaning, unplug the TV from the wall socket.

• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Only use a soft,

dry cloth.

Batteries

• Warning: Incorrect installation of batteries may cause

battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to

the remote control.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or

batteries of different types.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• Do not dispose of batteries with normal household

waste, take to a local recycling centre.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, make sure that

the service technician has used replacement parts,

which are specified by the manufacturer or have the

same specifications as the original one. Unauthorised

substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock or other

hazards.

Handling discs

• To keep the disc clean, only handle the disc by its edge.

Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• If the disc is contaminated with any substance like glue,

remove before using it.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked

in direct sunlight as the temperature can rise quickly

and damage the disc.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

Cleaning discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray

intended for vinyl LPs.

Servicing

Warning: Risk of exposure to radiation from class 1/class 3b

visible and invisible laser beams. Do not open the TV and

stare directly into beam.

Warning: Risk of electric shock, do not attempt to

repair, service or modify this TV yourself. Contact the

manufacturer, their approved service agent or the Customer

Helpline: 0345 604 0105 .

This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical

appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it

does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.

Warning: To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or

other open flames away from this product at all times.

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Safety information

Important

- Please read these instructions fully before

installing or operating

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TV - Features

• Remote controlled colour LCD TV.

• Fully integrated digital TV (DVB-T).

• HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This

connection is also designed to accept high deﬁnition

signals.

• USB input.

• 100 programmes from VHF, UHF (analogue).

• 400 programmes for digital mode (DTV).

• OSD menu system.

• Scart socket for external devices (such as video, video

games, audio set, etc.).

• Stereo sound system.

• Teletext, fastext, TOP text.

• Headphone connection.

• Automatic programming system.

• Forward or backward manual tuning.

• Sleep timer.

• Child lock.

• AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting).

• PLL (Frequency Search).

• PC input.

• Plug & Play for Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista.

DVD - Features

• DVD / CD / CD-R / CD-RW / MP3 / JPEG / MPEG

playback.

• NTSC / PAL playback (according to disc content).

• LPCM audio via coaxial and optical digital audio outputs

(optional).

• Multi-Audio (up to 8) support (according to disc

content).

• Multi-Subtitle (up to 32) support (according to disc

content).

• Multi-Angle (up to 9) support (according to disc

content).

• 8 level parental control.

• Fast forward and rewind - 5 different speeds: 2x, 4x, 8x,

16x, 32x.

• Slow motion playback - 4 different speeds: 1/2x, 1/4x,

1/8x, 1/16x forward.

• Frame by frame forward playback.

• Search Mode.

• Repeat.

• Coaxial audio output (optional).

• Copied disks may be incompatible.

Accessories included

TV Remote Control

Batteries: 2 x AAA

MINI YPBPR Cable MINI AV Cable

Stand Base Screws (4PCS)

10+

CH.LIST

P.MODE S.MODE

LANG

MENU/SUBPAGE

/HOLD

/REVEAL

AUDIO/INDEX

TITLE/SIZE

X

/TTX

/CANCEL

GOTO

SLOW

/FAV

REPEATA -B

TV.RD

DVD.SETUP

TIME SHIFT

SUBTITLE

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Installing / Removing the Base Stand

Base Stand Assembly Instruction

1. Place the TV with the display side down on a flat

surface.Use a cloth to protect. Locate the bottom at

the stand.

2. Fix the bottom with turning the screw (4PCS)tightly

on the stand.

INSTALLATION NOTES

This TV can be connected to an AC 100-240 Volts, 50/60

Hz power supply. Never connect straight to a DC power

supply.

Locate the TV in a room where light does not strike the

screen directly. Total darkness or a reflection on the

screen can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is

recommended for comfortable viewing.

Allow enough space between the TV and the wall to

permit ventilation.

Avoid excessively warm locations to prevent possible

damage to the cabinet or premature component failure.

WALL MOUNTING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

This television can be wall mounted as follows:

1. Place the LED LCD Television onto a solid surface.

Please place some soft material over the front of the

screen to protect it from any damage.

2. Remove the stand base by undoing the 4 screws

(retain the stand base for future use).

3. To prevent injury, this TV must be securely attached

to the wall in accordance with the bracket

installation instructions. Please note VESA size is 100

x 100mm. 4x M6*12 bolts are required to secure the

bracket to the VESA standard holes on the back

of the television.

100 x 100mm VESA mount

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Viewing remote control - TV

1 .

Switch the TV between on and standby mode.

2 . MUTE

Mutes and restores your TV sound.

3 . 0-9 Number Button

Press to select a programme. (ATV / DTV mode)

4. CH.LIST

Display channel list. (ATV / DTV mode)

10+

Press to select a programme, used when the

programme number is 10 or greater than 10.

5.

Return to the previous viewing channel. (ATV/ DTV

mode)

6. P.MODE

Select picture mode: Dynamic / Standard /Mild /

Personal.

7. S.MODE

Select sound mode: Standard / Music / Movie/ Personal.

8. TV.RD

Select TV program or Radio program. (DTV mode).

9. LANG

Select DTV audio language. (DTV mode)

10. SOURCE

Select among the dierent input signal sources: Digital

TV/Analogue TV/DVD/Composite/AV/SCART/

Component/Ypbpr/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/PC.

11. DISPLAY

Display the present screen information such as the

current channel and the input source.

12. CH+/-

Select a channel.

13. VOL+/-

Adjust the volume.

14. NICAM

Switch between dierent audio channels (only

applicable when the TV programme has this feature).

10+

CH.LIST

P.MODE S.MODE

LANG

MENU/SUBPAGE

/HOLD

/REVEAL

AUDIO/INDEX

TITLE/SIZE

X

/TTX

/CANCEL

GOTO

SLOW

/FAV

REPEAT A-B

TV.RD

DVD.SETUP

TIME SHIFT

SUBTITLE

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4

5

6

9

7

8

1

0 11

1

2 13

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15. ASPECT

Select from the following mode settings: 16:9 / Zoom1 /

Zoom2 / Auto / 4:3.

16. SLEEP

Set the TV sleep timer.

17. EPG

Display the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).(DTVmode)

18.

Allows you to navigate the OSD menus and adjust the

system settings to your preference.

OK

• Conﬁrm the selection in the OSD menus.

• Display a list of channels saved in the TV tuner

memory.

19. MENU

Display the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.

20. EXIT

Exit the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.

21.

Press once to stop. (USB / DVD mode)

FAV

Display the Favourite Channel list. ( ATV / DTV mode)

22.

Record the current programme. (DTV mode)

Ejects a disc. (DVD mode)

23.

• To start the timeshift playback. (DTV mode)

• To start playback or pause. (USB / DVD mode)

24. TIMESHIFT

Start the time-shift function. (DTV mode)

DVD.SETUP

Displays the DVD OSD menu. (DVD mode)

25. TTX

Turn on and o the Teletext function. (ATV /DTV mode)

To skip to the beginning of the previous chapter / track

/ photo. (USB / DVD mode)

10+

CH.LIST

P.MOD .MODE

LANG

MENU/SUBPAGE

/HOLD

/REVEAL

AUDIO/INDEX

TITLE/SIZE

X

/TTX

/CANCEL

GOTO

SLOW

/FAV

REPEAT A-B

TV.RD

DVD.SETUP

TIME SHIFT

SUBTITLE

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26. SUBTITLE

Display the subtitle which is broadcast with the

program. (DTV mode)

27. CANCEL

To exit the teletext mode. (ATV / DTV mode)

To reverse playback rapidly. (USB / DVD mode)

28. SIZE

To enlarge the picture on the TV in teletext. (ATV / DTV

mode)

TITLE

Display disc menu (if available). (DVD mode)

29. HOLD

Freezes a multi-page passage on screen in teletext.

(ATV / DTV mode)

To skip to the beginning of the next chapter /track /

photo. (USB / DVD mode)

30. INDEX

To select the page number of the index from teletext.

(ATV / DTV mode)

AUDIO

Press repeatedly to switch amony audio option

(if available). (DVD mode)

31. REVEAL

Reveals hidden information such as the answer to a

quiz in teletext. (ATV / DTV mode).

To advance playback rapidly. (USB / DVD mode)

32. SUBPAGE

Displays the subpage on the teletext screen.(ATV / DTV

mode)

MENU

Return to the main menu of a loaded DVD (if available).

(DVD Mode)

33. Coloured buttons

Accesses the TELETEXT items or channel edit when

using Digital / Freeview TV Channels. (ATV / DTV

mode)

GOTO (RED)

Skips to a speciﬁc location on a DVD / CD.(DVD mode)

SLOW (GREEN)

Plays video slow. (DVD mode)

REPEAT (YELLOW)

Selects between dierent repeat modes. (DVD mode)

A–B (BLUE)

Repeats a segment between A and B. (DVD mode)

10+

CH.LIST

P.MODE S.MODE

LANG

MENU/SUBPAGE

/HOLD

/REVEAL

AUDIO/INDEX

TITLE/SIZE

X

/TTX

/CANCEL

GOTO

SLOW

/FAV

REPEA -B

TV.RD

DVD.SETUP

TIME SHIFT

SUBTITLE

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TV - Control buttons (Right side)

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1. VOL+ button

Increases the volume.

2. VOL- button

Decreases the volume.

3. CH+ button

Moves up a channel.

4. CH- button

Moves down a channel.

5. SOURCE button

Press to select among different input signal sources.

6. MENU button

Displays the OSD (on screen display) menu.

7.

Press to eject disc. (DVD mode)

8.

Press to start playback or pause.(DVD mode)

9. ( )button

Turns the TV on when in standby mode or turns the

TV off into standby mode.

Aerial connection

Connect the “aerial” or “cable TV” plug to AERIAL INPUT

(ANT.) socket located on the back of the TV .

Power connection

Please note: After unpacking, allow the TV to reach

ambient room temperature before connecting the TV to

the mains power socket.

Connect the power cord plug to the mains power socket.

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3 4

5 6

7 8

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Remote control - Inserting batteries

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote

control, gently push down and pull backwards at the

same time as shown.

Insert two AAA or equivalent type batteries. Ensure the

batteries are inserted the correct way and replace the

battery cover.

Note: When the remote control is not going to be used

for long periods of time, the batteries should be removed.

Otherwise the remote control may be damaged, caused

by battery leakage and corrosion.

Batteries

Switching the TV On and Off

Switching the TV On

With power cord plug connected to the mains power

socket and TV in ‘Standby’ mode.

To switch the TV on from standby mode, either:

a: The Remote control; Press the “ ” button.

b: The TV; Press the “ ” button at the

right of the TV.

Switching the TV Off

Either press the “ ” button on the remote

control or press the “ ” button at the right of the TV, the

TV will then switch to standby mode.

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Operation using TV control buttons

The VOL+/VOL- buttons will function as volume up/

down as default. Even if you set other functions for these

buttons, the VOL+/VOL- buttons will return to volume

control after a short while.

Volume Setting

Press VOL+/VOL- buttons to increase or decrease

volume.

Channel Selection

Press CH+/CH- buttons to select the next or previous

channel.

The remote control is designed to control all the functions

of the model you selected.

Volume Setting

Press VOL+ button to increase the volume. Press VOL-

button to decrease the volume. A volume level scale (slider)

will be displayed on the screen.

Channel Selection

(Previous or Next Channel)

Press CH- button to select the previous channel.

Press CH+ button to select the next channel.

Channel Selection

(Direct Access)

Press number buttons on the remote control to select

programmes between 0 and 9. The TV will switch to the

selected channel.

To Program Your SKY Remote For Your

TV

Set up your Sky Q remote to control your TV

To set up your Sky Q remote to control the volume, power

and input source on your new TV press Menu, select

Settings, then Setup, then Remote control. Select your Sky

Q remote and follow the on screen instructions.

1.Make sure your SKY box is connected to your TV

2.Turn your TV and SKY box on

3.Press TV on your SKY remote control handset

4.Hold down SELECT and the RED button together for

about two seconds, until the red light on the SKY remote

blinks twice.

5.Key in 3992 on your SKY remote. The light on the SKY

remote should blink twice

6.Press the STANDBY button on your SKY remote control.

Your TV should now switch off.

7.Press SELECT again. The light on your SKY remote control

should now blink twice

You should now be able to control some basic functions

on your TV from your SKY remote control (e.g. volume up/

down, programme up/down).

*If this number does not work, please go to SKY website to

ﬁnd the alternative number to operate the TV.

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How to watch a DVD

1. Press the “ ” button on the TV or remote control.

2. Switch to DVD source using the “SOURCE” button on

the remote control.

3. Insert a disc into the loader.

The content side of the disc MUST be facing you when

looking at the TV screen.

If play does not start automatically, press the “ ” button

on the remote control, or the “ ” button at the righ t of

the TV.

A menu may appear on the TV screen after a few

moments or the film may start immediately after the

Film/TV Company introduction. This will depend on the

disc content and may differ on each disc.

Steps 4 and 5 are only available when a menu is

recorded on the disc.

4. Press the navigation buttons “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ”

or the number button/s to select the required title.

5. Press the OK button. The selected item starts to play.

Notes on DVD playback

• No sound will be heard during Rapid advance or

Rapid reverse.

• No sound will be heard during Slow motion play.

• Reverse Slow motion play is not available.

• In some cases, the subtitle language will not be

changed immediately to the selected one.

• When the preferred language will not select, even

after pressing the button several times, it means the

language is not available on the disc.

• When the DVD player is restarted or the disc is

changed, the subtitle selection is automatically

changed back to the initial settings.

• If a language is selected that is not supported by the

disc, the subtitle language will automatically be set to

the disc’s priority (default) language.

• Usually a ‘circulation’ will happen while switching to

another language, this means you can cancel the

subtitle by pressing the same button a number of

times until “Subtitle Off” appears on the screen.

• When the power is turned on or the disc is removed,

the language heard will be the one selected at the

initial settings.

• Some DVDs may not contain root and/or title menus.

• Reverse stepping is not available.

• For reference: If you attempt to enter a number

greater than the total time of the current title, the

time search box disappears and “Input Invalid ”

message appears on top-left corner of screen.

• The slide show is disabled when the ZOOM mode is

on.

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DVD Controls

You can operate DVD, movie CD, music or picture CD’s content by using the correct buttons on your remote control.

Below are main functions of commonly used remote control buttons.

Buttons on

Remote Control

DVD Playback Movie Playback Picture Playbac Music Playback

Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause Play/Pause

/FAV Stop Stop Return to the picture list Stop

Open or close the dics

tray

Open or close the dics

tray

Open or close the dics tray Open or close the dics tray

DVD.SETUP

Displays the DVD OSD

menu

Displays the DVD OSD

menu

Displays the DVD OSD

menu

Displays the DVD OSD menu

/HOLD Skip backward Skip backward Skip backward Skip backward

/TXX Rapid reverse Rapid reverse X Rapid reverse

TITLE/SIZE

Display disc menu (if

available)

Display disc menu (if

available)

X X

SUBTITLE

Subtitle on-o. Press

repeatedly to switch

between subtitle option

Subtitle on-o. Press

repeatedly to switch

between subtitle option

X X

/ REVEAL Skip forward Skip forward Skip forward Skip forward

/CANCEL Rapid advance Rapid advance X Rapid advance

MENU/SUBPAGE

Return to the main

menu

of a loaded DVD (if

available)

Return to the main menu

of a loaded DVD (if

available)

Return to the main menu

of a loaded DVD (if

available)

X

AUDIO/INDEX

Press repeatedly to

switch amony audio

option (if available)

Press repeatedly to

switch amony audio

option (if available)

X

Press repeatedly to

switch amony audio

option (if available)

GOTO

Go to a speciﬁed track

or time on a loaded disc

Go to a speciﬁed track

or time on a loaded disc

X X

SLOW

Slow down playback

speed

Slow down playback

speed

X X

REPEAT Displays repeat options Displays repeat options Displays repeat options Displays repeat options

A-B

Reprat a selected sec-

tion

Reprat a selected section X Reprat a selected section

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