Akura ASTDVD1938W User manual

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1. Safety Information
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage”
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to the persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance
.
Correct disposal of this Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The crossed out “Wheelie bin”
is intended to show that this appliance must not be
placed with ordinary household waste at the end of its useful life. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
keep separate from other household waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where you purchased the product, or
their local government office for details of where and how you can take this item for
environmentally safe re-cycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms
and conditions of the
purchase contract. This product must not be mixed with other commercial wastes for
disposal
This unit is a “CLASS 1”
laser product. This product uses a visible laser beam which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure. Ensure the recorder is operated as
instructed. Do not remove any covers or look into the DVD drawer opening whilst power
is applied. Do NOT modify or adjust any controls that may affect laser emissions.
Should the appliance become faulty consult a qualified technician.
This appliance complies with European Safety and Electrical directives
2. Safety Instructions
CAUTION. PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS
USER MANUAL AND MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE USE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can
result in Electric shock or Fire hazard. The safeguards in this appliance will protect you if you
observe the correct procedures for installation, servicing and operation. There are NO user parts
inside. DO NOT REMOVE THE CASE OR OTHER COVERS OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR LASER RADIATION AND WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Unpacking and Handling. Open the carton carefully and remove the top polyfoam
packing.
Carefully lift the TV and place onto a firm stable surface. Lift
off the Poly bag and retain all
packaging for future use. Keep all packaging away from small children and animals.
Placing TV. TheTV
should be placed on a firm table or shelf. Do not place in a cabinet unless there
is sufficient spacing for air flow and access for the DVD player
opening.
Connections. When connecting the TV to external sources and the mains supply, do not place wires
that can be tripped over. Do not place heavy objects, bend or trap the mains lead or mains adaptor.
Top of TV. Do not place objects such as vases, candles or other objects which may spill into the TV.
Ventilation and Heat Sources. Do not place material over the ventilation slots, this will cause the
TV to overheat and fail. Do not place the TV in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators
or fires.
Moisture. Do not place the TV in wet or damp conditions, such as steamy kitchens, basements or
other damp places. Do not allow water or other fluids to enter the TV. Do not touch the Mains plug
or Mains adaptor with wet hands. Should moisture enter the TV , disconnect from the supply and call
the customer help line.
Cleaning. Disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Use a soft dry cloth, for stubborn stains use a
soft moist cloth with a dilute mild detergent.. Do NOT use petrol based fluids
Moisture. Do not place the TV in wet or damp conditions, such as steamy kitchens, basements or
other damp places. Do not allow water or other fluids to enter the TV. Do not touch the Mains plug
with wet hands. Should moisture enter the TV , disconnect from the supply and call the customer
help line.
Cleaning. Disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Use a soft dry cloth, for stubborn stains use a
soft moist cloth with a dilute mild detergent.. Do NOT use petrol based fluids
Leaving your TV. Do not leave your TV operating whilst un attended. It is wise
to switch off at
the Power switch. To conserve power do not leave the TV in standby for long periods “overnight”.
When leaving the TV for long periods “holidays”
and when local thunderstorms occur, disconnect
the aerial “if external”
and mains supply.
Contents
Item. Page number
1.
Safety Information
1
2.
Safety Instructions
2
3.
Parts and Accessories
4
4.
User Controls
5
5.
Rear View Connections
6
6.
Remote Control
7
7.
Getting Started
11
8.
Watching TV
12
9.
Displaying a PC on TV
12
10.
External Connections
13
11.
Using Headphones
13
12.
Using a CAM (conditional access) module
14
13.
Viewing Teletext
14
14.
Accessing Menu’s
15
15.
Quick Access Buttons
17
16.
Organising Channels
18
17.
Automatic Tuning of TV
21
18.
Manual Tuning of TV
22
19.
Using the DVD player
23
20.
Special DVD functions
24
21.
DVD player Setup menu’s
26
22.
Disc Care
29
23.
Trouble Shooting Guide
30
24.
Wall Mounting
31
25.
Technical Specifications
31
3. Parts and Accessories
User Manual
4. User Controls
1. Standby button.
Switches the TV to stand-by and on again. The TV is
only fully disconnected from the mains supply when the
mains plug is turned off or disconnected.
2.
Menu.
Activates the On-screen menu’s
3.
Volume Up/Down
Adjusts volume levels. Also moves left and right whilst
navigating in the menu’s.
4.
Programme Up/Down
.
Channel select buttons. Also moves Up and Down whilst
navigating the menu’s
5.
TV/AV
Displays the available input source list.
6. Loud Speakers
.
7. Remote Control Sensor
8. Standby indicator
9. Stand
1. Eject. DVD disc eject.
2. Play. DVD play button
3. Pause/Step. DVD
pause play and Step
button.
4. Stop. DVD stop play
button
5. Prev. Jumps to
previous DVD chapter
or CD track
6. Next. Jumps to Next
DVD chapter or CD
track
V+
V-
P+
P-
MENU
TV/AV
5
2
4
3
5. Rear View Connections
You can connect a wide range of external equipment to this product. Please refer to your equipment
manufacturers guide for further information.
See table below for descriptions of the available connectors
Insert CAM (Conditional access module) and “pay per view” cardCI slot
TV Tuner input RF
HeadphonesHEADPHONES
Computer Audio outputLINE IN
Sound of Camcorder, Games console,DVD player, VCR etc.L(AV)/R (AV)
Picture information of Camcorder, Games console etc,etcCVBS
Picture information from Camcorder, Games console or DVD playerS-VIDEO
Composite signals fro DVD or VCR player/recorder or Satellite receiver.SCART
Computer Video Graphics Array output.VGA
High Quality HD. Connect to Satellite, DVD, Games consoleHDMI
Connect mains adaptor or DC supply from caravan / boatDC -IN
Connect toSocket
6. Remote Control Use
To use the remote control, insert the batteries into the battery
compartment. Ensure the POWER button of
the TV is switched on. Point the remote control towards the remote control sensor on the TV and press the
STANDBY button. The TV will now come out of standby and the screen will light.
The range of the remote control is approx 5 metres at an angle of no more than 30 º
To install the batteries: (not supplied)
Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
Insert 2 x “AAA”
1.5V alkaline cells in accordance with the diagram in the
battery compartment. Take care to observe the polarity (+/-) and refit the
cover.
Note :-
Dispose of exhausted batteries responsibly at a local household
waste
recycling facility.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode and cause
injury.
Only use “AAA”
1.5V cells in this appliance.
Use batteries of the same type. Do not mix battery types.
Do not mix old and new cells. Replace both at same time.
Do not try to dismantle cells, they may cause injury.
Always remove cells if not using the remote control for some time.
10. External Connections
It is possible to connect many different types of external equipment to your TV.
A variety of sockets are provided to assist with this and are shown in Fig 10.
A typical possibility is shown using a DVD Recorder or VCR.
Do NOT connect more than one type of connection to each apparatus as this could cause
interference to sound or picture.
SCART. This connection is most popular and is for general purpose connections to VCR or DVD/R.
CVBS./AV L/R. This is used with older equipment, typically VCR’s, Camcorders and TV game
consoles.
S-VIDEO / AV/L/R. This is used with later equipment with a S-VIDEO connection for higher quality
pictures.
HDMI. This is provided for the latest equipment and provides High Definition pictures (providing the
material is suitable).
VGA./Line In This connects to a PC to allow you to use the TV as a PC Monitor.
To select the inputs, press the INPUT button to display the INPUT menu, (see Fig 6).
Scroll up or down using the/buttons and press ENTER to confirm.
If you are using HDMI for the first time, from a DVD player or similar item, you may need to set the
“source” output on the DVD player. To do this connect a “SCART” lead and the HDMI lead from
the item to the Tv, Select SCART). Enter the setup menu of the external item (see manufacturers
guide) and select the HDMI output. Select HDMI input on the Tv and you should see a picture
from the external item. When your setup is complete, remove the SCART lead.
Fig 10
11. Using Headphones
A stereo headphone socket has been provided so that you may listen to the TV without disturbing
others. Plug in the headphones at the point at the rear of the TV and adjust the listening
volume to your chosen level.
Do not operate the headphones at excessive levels for long periods as this may cause hearing loss
or impairment.
Connecting the headphones will switch off the internal loudspeakers
12. Using a conditional Access Module (CAM) in the CI
slot
This feature allows the user to access digital terrestrial
“pay per view”
channels
To use this facility you need to purchase a Conditional
Access module (CAM) and a viewing card, these may
be obtained from most good high street retailers.
To fit the CAM disconnect the DC power plug and
insert into the CI slot, ensuring the label faces the back
of the TV. A positive stop should be felt if the module is
fitted correctly. Do NOT force the module. To release
the CAM, press the button at the side of the CI slot.
Plug in the TV and switch on.
Press the INPUT button to display the source menu
(Fig 6) and use the cursor / buttons to select DTV
and press ENTER to select.
To check that the CAM is working, press the MENU
button to display the main menu. (Fig 8)
Using the button select the SETUP icon and display the SETUP menu.
Using the / buttons move down the display to highlight “COMMON INTERFACE”
and press
ENTER to select (Fig 11)
To view the parameters of the module press ENTER.
To access the various parameters of the module (Fig 12) use the / buttons and press ENTER.
To exit the menu’s press EXIT.
Insert the “pay per view”
card and select a channel in the usual manner.
Fig 11
Fig 12
13. Viewing Teletext
Analog Tv.
Press the INPUT button and highlight TV using the / buttons and press ENTER to select.
Chose the TV channel you wish to view as normal
Press the TEXT button once to display the Teletext (Text) index
on the screen.
Press the TEXT button twice to see a mixed image of TV picture and TEXT.
Press the TEXT button again or EXIT button to exit text mode.
Use the number keys to select the page you wish to view, or the quick access coloured buttons
(Fast Text) to select the subject corresponding coloured text at
the bottom of the screen.
To increase the size of text, press the SIZE button. This will show the top half of the screen. Press
again too display the lower half of the screen. Press again or the EXIT button to revert to normal
size.
To freeze the page you are viewing, press the HOLD button. Press
again to un-freeze.
To reveal any hidden text (eg
quiz answers) on the page being viewed, press the REVEAL button.
Press again to exit the feature.
To access any sub-page of the page being viewed, press the SUBPAGE button. A bar will be
displayed at the bottom of the text page. Press again to exit the feature.
To access or return to the main TV text index, press the INDEX button.
To view subtitles on the screen, press “888”
in text mode. If the station is transmitting sub titles
these will be viewed at the bottom of the screen.
To turn off the subtitle feature, press EXIT.
Viewing Teletext cont..
Digital TV.
Press the INPUT button and highlight DTV using the / buttons and press ENTER to select.
Press the TEXT button to display the TEXT menu on the right side
of the screen.
Press the / buttons to select the subject of interest and press ENTER to confirm.
If there is more than one page of text use the cursor / buttons to move to the next page.
Press TEXT to exit the function to return to the programme being
viewed.
14. Accessing and using the Menu’s
Various features of the TV can be changed using the system menu.
Press the MENU button and a menu will appear on the screen,
dependant on the input source selected.
Press the / buttons to select the icon required and display the
menu of choice.
Use the / buttons to navigate up and down the menu to the
desired function.
Use the / buttons to change the setting of this function.
Where an arrow is shown in the menu use the button to
initiate to option.
The option / setting displayed on the menu will be automatically
be
stored on exiting the menu.
Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit the menu’s. Alternatively
wait 10 seconds (this time can be set in the menu’s) and the TV will
automatically exit the menu.
Accessing and using the Menu’s cont..
Accessing and using the Menu’s cont..
15. Quick Access buttons
Input.
This button displays the input source menu. Press the INPUT button to display the menu and use the
/ button to highlight the required input, then press ENTER.
P Mode.
This button allows the user to adjust the contrast/colour of the picture being displayed. Press P MODE
button repeatedly to scroll through the settings in the sequence below.
S Mode.
This button allows the user to change the sound of the programme being broadcast. Press the SMODE
button repeatedly to scroll through the settings in the sequence below.
ON
ON
ON
ON
Quick Access buttons cont..
Display.
This function will allow information relating to the current TV station or programme to be displayed on
the screen. Press the DISPLAY button to display the programme information at the base of the screen.
Press the button again to remove the information.
Subpage/Subtitle.
This function will allow any subtitles for the DIGITAL TV service only, being broadcast, to be displayed
on the screen. Press again to turn off the subtitles.
Aspect.
This function allows the screen aspect ratio to be selected when
viewing TV.
Press the ASPECT button to switch between Widescreen (16:10) or Auto formats for digital TV and a
variety of formats for analog TV.
Lang
This function allows the audio language to be selected if transmitted by the programme provider.
16. Organising Channels
Swap Feature.
This feature allows the user to swap the position of two ANALOG TV stations, for example after auto
search has been performed. To move the stations into the correct order compared to the TV guide
(eg
Channel 1 = BBC1, Channel 2 = BBC2 etc).
Select Analog TV.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
Use the button to select the SETUP icon and display the setup menu.
Use the / buttons to highlight PROGRAM EDIT and press to select.
Use the / buttons to highlight the station to be moved and press the button.
Use the / buttons to move the station to the desired location.
Press the button to confirm the move.
Note :-
Always start at the lower TO location. Eg
BBC1 = Location 1.
EPG. (Electronic Programme Guide) DTV only
This function allows a channel schedule to be displayed for a time
interval of one week.
Press the EPG button to display the schedule on the screen. Fig 13
Use the channel CH buttons to select the channel of choice.
Use the / buttons to move to the day of choice.
Use the / buttons to select the programme of choice. Brief details of the programme selected will be
displayed at the top right of the screen.
If the programme is currently being broadcast press ENTER to view the channel.
If the programme id due to be broadcast at a later time or day, press ENTER to set a reminder for the
programme. A prompt will appear on the screen when the programme
is due to start and will
automatically switch to that programme after 30 seconds
Fig 13
/