Advent Q1435A User manual

COLOR TELEVISION RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Q1435A

Important safety instructions-1
Identification of Controls-------3
Installation --------------------------7
Turning on/off ----------------------9
Select Input Signal --------------10
Tuning in----------------------------11
Channel Selection ---------------13
Sound Control --------------------14
Adjusting Picture ----------------15
Front ------------------------------------------------------3
Back-------------------------------------------------------4
Remote Controller -------------------------------------5
Installing batteries -------------------------------------6
Effective range of the Remote----------------------6
Antenna installation -----------------------------------7
Connecting video and audio equipment ---------8
Turning on -----------------------------------------------9
Turning off -----------------------------------------------9
Watching AV program -------------------------------10
Switching from AV to TV----------------------------10
To enter the PRESET menu -----------------------11
Setting AIR/CABLE option -------------------------11
Auto Program -----------------------------------------11
Skipping an unnecessary channel ---------------12
Timer Setting ----------------------16
System Setting -------------------17
Parental Control------------------19
Troubleshooting Guide --------24
Specifications---------------------26
To enter the TIMER menu--------------------------16
Setting the Clock -------------------------------------16
Setting the On Time ---------------------------------16
Setting Sleep timer ----------------------------------16
To enter the EXTRA menu -------------------------17
Selecting OSD language ---------------------------17
Setting Blue Background---------------------------17
Setting Closed Caption(CCD)---------------------18
Recalling the On-screen display -----------------18
To enter the P.LOCK menu ------------------------19
Setting CH Lock option -----------------------------19
To Lock channel --------------------------------------19
To enter the V-CHIP menu -------------------------20
MPAA RATING SET-UP ----------------------------20
TV RATING SET-UP --------------------------------21
CANADA ENGLISH RATING SET-UP ----------22
CANADA FRENCH RATING SET-UP-----------22
Changing the password ----------------------------23
Setting Child Lock ---------------------------------19
Setting V-CHIP ---------------------------------------20
Contents

Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general
precautions and may not pertain to your particular unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability
to be connected to an outdoor antenna.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
3. HEED WARNINGS
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
5. CLEANING
6. ATTACHMENTS
7. WATER AND MOISTURE
8. ACCESSORIES
8A.
9. VENTILATION
10. POWER SOURCES
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not use this product near water (a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet
basement, or swimming pool for example)
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer' s
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
lots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
here they exit
from the appliance.
.
S
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point w
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 to 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.
.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)
S3126A
Important safety instructions
1

13. LIGHTNING
14. POWER LINES
15. OVERLOADING
16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
18. SERVICING
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS
20. SAFETY CHECK
21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
23. HEAT
24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind through openings in the product as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.
If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge product,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrodes.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally after installation by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
WARNING: FOR CONTINUED SAFETY, REPLACE SAFETY CRITICAL COMPONENTS
ONLY WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED PARTS (REFER TO SERVICE
LITERATURE).
Important safety instructions(continued)
2

Identification of Controls
Introduction
Front
3
1. Earphone Jack
AV2 input terminals (VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO,R)
2. AV/TV button: Video input select.
3. MENU button: To enter into menu operation.
4. VOL- button: volume down adjust; menu item adjust.
5. VOL+ button: volume up adjust; menu item adjust.
6. CH- button: channel down select; menu item select.
7. CH+ button: channel up select; menu item select.
L/MONO
Power button
Indicator
Remote Sensor
MENUAV/TV VOL- VOL+ CH- CH+
R
VIDEO
(2)

Back
4
Notes:
The S-VIDEO terminal overrides the VIDEO terminal, if you want to watch a video program from
the VIDEO input terminal, please disconnect the S-VIDEO first.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO
R
R
L/MONO
L/MONO
Y
C
B
R
C
DVD
(1)
1. Antenna input
2. DVD input (Y, C , C , AUDIO L/MONO, R)
3. AV1 input (VIDEO, AUDIO L/MONO, R)
4. S-VIDEO input
B
R
1
2
43
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO
R
R
L/MONO
L/MONO
Y
C
B
R
C
DVD
(1)

MENU
VOL
VOL
CH
CH
123
456
789
0
PIC MODE
AV
DSPCCD
SLEEP
Identification of Controls(continued)
Introduction
5
Remote Controller
Power On/Off
Direct channel selector
To mute the sound
To view program from external
video equipment
On-screen display
Picture mode select
Quickly returns to previous
selected channel
Access the main menu
Volume up;
Menu item adjust
Closed caption decoder
Channel up;
Menu item select
Channel down;
Menu item select
Volume down;
Menu item adjust
Sleep timer
Descriptions about MENU operations:
The CH+ and CH- buttons are used to move cursor upward and downward to select item.
The VOL+ and VOL- buttons are used to move cursor to the sub-menu or adjust
selected item.
Pressing the MENU button can move the cursor from the sub-menu to the parent menu,
while in the first level menu, the MENU button is used to exit menu.

1
2
Install two "AAA" batteries
matching the +/- polarities
of the battery to the +/-
marks inside the battery
compartment.
Open the battery cover.
Replace the battery cover.
/
/
/
/
/
Do not try to recharge batteries they are not
intended to be recharged.
Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
Do not mix different types of batteries together
or old batteries with fresh ones.
When the remote control will not be used for a
long period of time or when the batteries are
worn out, remove the batteries.
Do not throw the batteries into a fire. Dispose of
used batteries in the specified manner.
Do not drop, dampen or disassemble the remote
control.
Notes:
Notes: /
/
When there is an obstacle between the TV
and the transmitter, the transmitter may not
operate.
When direct sunlight, and incandescent lamp,
fluorescent lamp or any other strong light
shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the TV,
the remote operation may be unstable.
3
Installing batteries Effective range of the Remote
6
MENU
VOL
VOL
CH
CH
123
456
789
0
PICMODE
AV
DSPCCD
SLEEP
MENU
VOL
VOL
CH
CH
123
456
789
0
PICMODE
AV
DSP
CCD
SLEEP
MENU
VOL
VOL
CH
CH
123
456
789
0
PICMODE
AV
DSP
CCD
SLEEP

Installation
Optimum reception of colour requires a good signal and will generally mean that an outdoor antenna must
be used. The exact type and position of the antenna will depend upon your particular area.
/
/
It is recommended that the 75-ohm coaxial cable be used to eliminate interference and noise which
may occur due to radio wave conditions.
The antenna cable should not be bundled with the power cord and the like.
Notes:
INSTALL the unit in a room where direct light will not fall upon the screen.
Total darkness or a reflection on the picture screen may cause eyestrain.
Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing.
Antenna installation
7

Connecting video and audio equipment
To video
output
To earphone jack
To audio
outputs
To audio outputs
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
W
W W
W
W
W
Y
Y Y
Y
R
R R
R
R
R
This TV set provides 2 groups of AV input terminals and one group of DVD input terminals for your
convenient connection to VCR, DVD or other video equipment to enjoy the high quality picture.
Please refer to the of the equipment to be connected as well.owner's manual
You can also use the AV and DVD input terminals on the TV set rear as follows.
You can also use the S-
VIDEO terminal if your
video equipment has
S-VIDEO.
R
TV SET SIDE
L/MONO
VIDEO
Signal
without S-video
terminal
with S-video
terminal
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
DVD EQUIPMENT
To Y output
To audio L output
To audio R output
To C output
B
To C output
R
To S-VIDEO
output
W
W
Y
R
R R
G
G
B
B
Yellow (video)
white (audio L)
red (audio R, C )
Green (Y)
Blue (C )
R
B
8
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO AUDIO
R
R
L/MONO
L/MONO
Y
C
B
R
C
DVD
(1)
(2)