TFT-LCD TV OWNER S MANUAL Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference. MODEL : HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG...
Warning RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside refer service to qualified service personnel. Operator Safety has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture phase, but inappropriate operation may cause electric shock or fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Haier product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your product. Remember to record the model and serial number. They are on label in back of the unit.
Controls This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front panel controls HL37B HL42B HL37BG Earphone jack Earphone audio output terminal. AV3 VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device.
Connection Options Back panel controls HL37S HL37B HL42B PC VIDEO Input Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the jack HDMI/DVI IN 1 HDMI/DVI IN 2 PC IN HDMI DVD/DTV Input connect a (Component ) signal to Connect a component HDMI/DVI.
Universal Remote control The remote control cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded. When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. Function introduction POWER Press to turn on and off the TV CH.LIST Open the channel list.
Antenna ANT IN TFT-LCD TV Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference. MODEL : HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG Alkaline battery(AAA) 2 Bronze Wire Turn clockwise to tighten To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly.
External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV. Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some different ways to connect your TV with different input sources.
External Equipment Connections External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red).
External Equipment Connections DTV connection This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Digital Contents (480p,720p,1080i).
External Equipment Connections PC connection How to connect 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to 1024 2. Use the TV`s PC or DVI (Digital Visual Interface)Audio IN port for video connections, depending on your PC connector.
Installation HDMI When the source device(DVD player or Set Top Box) supports HDM How To Connect 1. Connect the source device to HDMI port of this TV with an HDMI cable(not supplied with this product). 2. No separated audio connection is necessary. How To Use If the source device supports Auto HDMI function, the output resolution of the source device will be automatically set to 1280x720p.
Installation Cable sample HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable (Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product) Owner s Manual 15...
External Equipment Connections Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. AUDIO-R AUDIO- L VIDEO Power source AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade Polarized AC Cord Plug 16 TV LCD-TFT...
Take the table stand off You can take off the table stand if you don`t want to use the table stand. HL37B HL42B HL37BG Please release the screws 4XM4, see the picture. HL37S Please release the screws 6XM5, see the picture.
Operation In the manual, the OSD (on screen display) may be different from your TV`s, because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. There are several options you might need to set up in order for your TV to work properly. Read the instructions that follow.
Channel menu This TV set has two methods to set channels, which are respectively Auto Scan, Add Channel Scan. In this section, how to use the remote control to set channel is explained. You can also use buttons on the TV set to set channel.
Select the desired program Using the CH+/- buttons. Press the CH+ button to select a channel number in number increasing direction. Press the CH- button to select a channel number in number decreasing direction. Note If Skip is ON on one channel, press CH+/- button, the channel will not appear. Also can enter channel number directly,eg:2-0.
Video menu The TV menu gives you an overview of the menus you can select. Note Depending on the input signal, one or more menu items may not be selectable. How to select picture mode The picture mode provides the pre-defined images settings. There are four settings: Standard, Vivid, Custom and Mild Press P.MODE button on the remote control to select the option ( How to customize your own picture status...
Video menu To adjust reduce the appearance of digitizing error by the compression: Off, Weak, Medium and Strong. Black Level Extender To adjust the ability in the black areas detail of the picture: On and Off. White Peak Limiter To adjust the ability in the white areas detail of the picture: On and Off. To adjust the picture for color errors: Flech Tone To adjust the flesh color: On and Off.
Audio menu Speaker Press the or OK button to switch ON or OFF of the loudspeaker When the digital audio function(optical) is used. SPDIF Type To Adjust the SPDIF output: Off, AVL(Automatic Volume Control) This will reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters.
Time menu Date /Time setting Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. 1 Press the MENU button and then use the Time menu. 2 Press the button and then use Date/Time.
Function menu OSD Timeout 1. Press the MENU button and then use select the Function menu. 2. Press the button and then use OSD Timeout. 3. Press the button to select short, middle or Long. (Short is for 5 seconds; middle is for 10 seconds; Long is for 15seconds) OSD Transparency 1.
Function menu Style Select this option to select the font style of caption display according to your own preference. Press the button to select Default or Custom. Size Select this option to select the size of caption display according to your own preference. Press the button to select Small, Normal or Large .
Lock Menu Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.
Lock Menu Lock setup Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. A password is required to gain access to this menu. 1. Press the MENU button and then use the LOCK menu. Then, press the The TV is set up with the initial password security default password is 9-4-4-3.
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Lock Menu MPAA Rating Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
Other Functions Brief Info Brief Info shows the present screen information. Press the INFO button to show the Brief Info on the screen. Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit. Function: Show the present screen information. Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit. A: Video resolution Program name...
Other Functions Aspect Ratio Control Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. Note If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image may become permanently burned on the screen and remain visible.
If time out or any key other than POWER manually programming process is exit. 7. Fast Programming Haier default TV code set. Press and holding the EXIT key and then press SELECT key for 5 seconds, default Haier code set (001) will be programmed to the control.
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Remote Control 5. When the device turns ON, press and release the OK key to program the control with the new code, saving the code and exit. To exit without programming, press any key other except CH+/CH- and OK. LED will be off after manually scan mode is exit. 6.
Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen 1.
Color system External Antenna Impedance Color Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation MODEL HL37S HL37B HL42B HL37BG HL40BG HL42BG The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. 1366X768(Dot) NTSC 16,770,000(256 steps of each R, G and B)
Troubleshooting For the sake of time and cost, it is strongly recommended that you check out the problem by yourself according to the instructions listed hereunder before contacting the after-sales service for technical assistance. No picture, no sound Blank screen No sound Poor sound No picture in some...
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