Curtis LCDVD152A User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: LCDVD152A
Please read this manual before connection and use

INDEX
Introduction
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Thank you for choosing this product. This manual will guide you for proper operation. Before operating the
TV, please read this manual properly. Please do keep this manual in a safe place for future references.
This portable TV has been designed for private use only.
1. Safety notic items
2. Accessories
3. Product Overview
4. Control Panel Overview
5. Remote Control Overvoew
6. Connecting Input Signals to TV
7. TV Operation
8. DVD Player Operation
9. Product specifications
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1- Safety notic items
Preparation
For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10cm free all around the set. To prevent any fault
and unsafe situations, please do not place any objects on top of the set. Use this apparatus
in moderate climates.
Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your
safety.
1. Power Source
The TV set should be operated only from a 120V AC, 60Hz outlet. Ensure that you select the correct voltage setting
for your convenience.
2. Power Cord
Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse, pinch, bend or
twist the cord excessively. The cord lines may be bared and cut, and cause a short
-circuit, resulting in a fire or an electric shock. Do not convert or damage the power cord.
Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord. Do not move the TV with the
power cord plugged in. Keep the power cord away fromheat sources. Be sure to grasp
the plug when disconnecting the power cord.
3. Moisture and Water
Do not use this equipment in a humid and damp place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in the
kitchen, and near the washing machine). Do not expose this equipment to rain or water, as
this may be dangerous and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as flower vases, on
top. 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.
4. Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the TV set from the wall outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use soft and dry cloth.
5. 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.
6. Heat and Flames
The set should not be placed near to naked flames and sources of intense heat, such as an
electric heater. Ensure that no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, are placed on
top of the TV. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
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7. Lightning
In case of storm and lightning or when going on holiday, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
8. Replacement Part
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts which are
specified by the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original one. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
9. Servicing
Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not remove the cover yourself as this may result in
an electric shock.
10. Waste Disposal
Instructions for waste disposal:
Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil
bag, must be kept away from children.
Battery, including those which are heavy metal-free, should not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose
of used battery in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
Cold cathode fluorescent lamp in LCD PANEL contains a sm all amount of mercury; please follow local ordinates or
regulations for disposal.
Information for users applicable in European Union countries
This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment
should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate
collection systems for recycling in EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
11. Disconnect Device
The mains plug is used to disconnect TV set from the mains and therefore it shall remain readily operable.
To prevent injury, this device must be securely attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions
when mounted to the wall (if the option is available).
12.
Operating Safety Instructions
When displaying the same still picture for more than 2 hours without any interruption, the picture contours of the
continuously displayed contents may remain visible on screen, i.e. a persistent image remains. The same applies,
when displaying for more than 2 hours:
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the same background/wallpaper
logos, video games, computer images, Teletext
contents with a non-filling as pect ratio (e.g. 4:3 format)

ENTER
D.MENU
PROG
REPEAT
INTRO A-B
GOTO
SAP CC
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Note:
This device is not suitable for a long-time display of still pictures, including logos, video games, computer games,
Teletext a nd screen non-filling contents. Any persistent images caused by displaying still pictures, logos, video
games, computer images, Teletext and screen n on-filling contents cannot be erased. These do not represent any
malfunction and will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.”
PE Connection to mains
Be sure to ground the connection properly. Connect the ground terminal of TV with the
ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord.
If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
2- Accessories
3- Product Overview
1. User’s Manual / Warranty
2. Batteries
3. Remote control
4. Power cord
5. Adapter
MENU
CH+
VOL-
POWER
TV/VIDEO
CH-
VOL+

4- Control Panel Overview
Connectors descriptions:
3
4
11
6
5 78910
2
1
HDMI PC IN
PC AUDIO IN PBYPRR F
S-VIDEO L
VIDEO R Earphone
TV/VIDEO
MENU
CH+
CH-
VOL+
VOL-
POWER
To select the input signal: TV/VIDEO/S-VIDEO/Component/PC/HDMI
Enter the MENU
TV channel up
TV channel down
Volume up / Right orientation
Volume down / Left orientation
Power supply switch
Previous button
Forward button
Backward button
Next button
Play or Paush DVD
Eject DVD
(1) Control Panel Functions:
Indicator Light Status
The indicator light is red when the TV is in standby mode.the indicator light green when you press the ‘ ’ key.
(2) Illustration of Connectors:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8,9.
10.
11.
DC12V power input.
HDMI input interface.
PC audio input.
Dub15 PC interface.
C omponent input interface.
S-VIDEO input, connect video input from external device here.
Composite video input, connect video input from external device here.
L/R audio inputs (AV/S-VIDEO/ C omponent ) from exterior AV devices such as DVD players, Video Cameras etc.
Earphone output.
Antenna input, connect antenna connector or aerial interface here to receive cable / aerial signal.
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DC 12V

D.MENU
PROG REPEAT INTRO A-B
GOTO
SAP CC
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5- Remote Control Overview

1- Illustration of the keys on the remote control:
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6- Connnecting Input Signals to TV
A) Connect with TV signal
Power your LCD TV off.
Connect an antenna cable (CATV) to the corresponding interface connector (75 Ω ) on the back of the LCD-TV.
Connect the other end of the antenna cable to the antenna connector on the wall or on your digital cable/satellite
receiver. Now you are able to view regular cable TV.
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV to TV mode. The channel number
appears in the top right side of the screen.
You can use key CH+ / CH- button or the number keys on the remote control to select the channel you want to
watch.
B) Connect to external AV devices using Video and S-Video inputs
Connection steps
Read the user guide supplied with your AV devices and ensure that it has Video or S-Video connectors;
Power your LCD TV and your AV device off.
Connect a Composite video cable (not supplied) to the yellow composite video connector input on the back of
the LCD-TV. Now insert the other end of the composite cable into the yellow composite connector output on the
AV device.
Alternatively connect a S-Video Cable (not supplied, provide better image quality) to the S-Video connector on
the back of the LCD-TV. Now insert the other end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video connector on the AV
device.
Connect the RCA audio cables (not supplied, white and red connectors) from the AV devices RCA audio output
connectors to the RCA audio input connectors on the back of the LCD-TV.
Connect an antenna cable (CATV) to the corresponding interface connector (75 Ω ANT) on the back of the
LCD-TV. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to the antenna output connector on the VCR or DVD
recorder. Now you are able to view and record a TV signal at the same time.
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV first, and then turn on the power of the AV device.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV to S-VIDEO mode or VIDEO mode.
C) Connect with Component signal
Connection steps
Read the user guide supplied with your AV devices and ensure that it has a component connector;
Power your LCD TV off.
Connect a Component cable to the corresponding interface connector on the back of the LCD-TV.
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV to Component mode.
Format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i.

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Connection steps
D) Connect with HDMI signal
Read the user guide supplied with your AV devices and ensure that it has a HDMI connector;
Power your LCD TV off.
Connect a HDMI cable to the corresponding interface connector on the back of the LCD-TV.
Turn on the power of the LCD-TV.
Press the TV/VIDEO button to set the video input mode of the LCD-TV to HDMI mode.
Format: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
D) Connect with PC signal
Connect a D-sub cable between PC IN connector on the TV and Video Output connector on your PC
Connect an audio cable between the PC IN (Audio) jack on the TV and the audio out jack on our PC
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select PC mode.
PC INPUT SIGNAL REFERENCE CHART
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
60Hz
Frequency
800x600
1024x768
1280x768
1360x768
Resolution
Frequency may vary based on PC signal.

7- TV Operation
Initial Setup Menu
Tuning Band
Choosing a TV channel
Note: After select the digit button, the digit will be memorized.
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(1) Basic operation
NOTE: If this is the first time you turn on the LCD TV, the Initial Setup Menu will display.
Menu Language
Select the preferred language when viewing on screen menus. Use the ENTER/► to select language.
Auto Channel Search
Select Tuning Band mode. Press ENTER/► button to select Air/Cable STD/Cable HRC/Cable RC/Cable Auto.
When using your LCD TV for the first time. Please scan for all available broadcasting channels in your local area.
Press ENTER/► button to enter the Auto Channel Search Program.
NOTE: Auto Channel Search for TV channels in your local area may take several minutes to complete.
1. Press CH+/CH- button on the side panel or on the remote control.
Press CH+ button for the next channel.
Press CH- button for the previous channel.
2. Press 0-9 buttons and button.
You can select the channel by pressing 0 to 9 buttons and button directly for the channel you want.
Example
To select 1-Analog channel (e.g. Channel 5): Press the 5, then press and 0 button.
To select 2- Analog channel (e.g. Channel 20): Press the 2 and 0 buttons ,then press and 0 button.
To select 3- Analog channel (e.g. Channel 103): Press the 1 and 0 and 3 button,then press and 0 button.
To select a channel number for digital channel (e.g. Channel 2-1): Press the 2 button,then press and 0
button,then press ENTER button.

Volume Control
TV
Video
S-Video
PC
HDMI
TV mode
Video mode
S-Video mode
Y Pb Pr mode
PC Mode
HDMI mode
Component
DVD DVD mode
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Volume 40
1. Press VOL+/- button to adjust the volume.
2. Press MUTE button to mute the TV, Press MUTE button again or VOL+/- button to cancel the mute function. The
On Screen Display (OSD) may display different screen settings based on the input signal of use.
On Screen Display Adjustment
- Press MENU button to display the main menu.
- Press◄/►/ / buttons to select/adjust the each setting.
Selecting input source
You can select the input source by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or on the front panel.

1. Press MENU button on the side panel or the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲/▼ button to select the PICTURE menu, then press ► button for the submenu.
3. Press ▲/▼ button to select the item you want to adjust.
4. Press ENTER/► button repeatedly to adjust the value.
5. When you are satisfied with your choice, press ◄ button to go to the previous menu, or press MENU/EXIT button to
exit.
Picture Mode
Select Picture Mode in PICTURE menu accordingly to your viewing requirement. (Available picture mode: Standard,
Vivid, Bright, User.)
You should set the Picture Mode to "User"first if you want to change the value of Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness /
Color
TIPS: you can select the picture mode directly by pressing P.MODE button repeatedly.
Contrast
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the contrast of the picture.
Brightness
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the brightness of the
picture.
Sharpness
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the sharpness of the
picture.
Color
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the color saturation of
the picture.
Tint
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the tint of the picture.
NOTE: The Tint item is not available but in NTSC color system.
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PICTURE menu options
Contrast 40

Aspect Ratio
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the aspect the aspect
ratio of the picture. (Available aspect ratio: Full Screen, Normal, Zoom, Wide, Cinema, Waterglass,
Fullscreen)
AUDIO menu options
1. Press MENU button on the side panel or the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲/▼ button to select the AUDIO menu, then press ► button for the submenu.
3. Press ▲/▼ button to select the item you want to adjust.
4. Press ENTER/► button repeatedly to adjust the value.
5. When you are satisfied with your choice, press ◄ button to go to the previous menu, or press
MENU/EXIT button to exit.
Audio Language
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the aspect the audio
language.
NOTE: The Language selection may not be available if the programs system does not include the
language code. You may select the language mode directly by pressing AUDIO button on the remote
control.
Audio Mode
Select Audio Mode in AUDIO menu. (Available audio mode: Voice/Concert/Jazz/User)
You should set the Audio Mode to "Bser first if you want to change the value of Bass/Treble.
TIPS: you can select the Audio mode directly by pressing S.MODE button repeatedly.
Audio mode must be set to "Bser in order to change "Base/Tremble/Balance
Bass
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the bass value.
Treble
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the Treble value
Balance
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the sound balance.
BTSC
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to adjust the aspect the BTSC.
NOTE: The BTSC mode selection may not be available if the programs system does not include the
Audio code. You may select the AUDIO mode directly by pressing BTSC button on the remote
control. (Available BTSC mode: SAP , MONO , STEREO)
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ATVDTV

Setup menu options
1. Press MENU button on the side panel or the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲/▼ button to select the SETUP menu, then press ► button for the submenu.
3. Press ▲/▼ button to select the item you want to adjust.
4. Press ENTER/► button repeatedly to adjust the value.
5. When you are satisfied with your choice, press ◄ button to go to the previous menu, or press
MENU/EXIT button to exit.
Tuning Band
Select Tuning Band mode. (Available tuning band mode: Air, Cable STD, Cable HRC, Cable IRC,
Cable Auto.)
Signal Level(Only for DTV)
In DTV mode, you can refer the strength of the current channel, and you can tune manually and adjust
the angle, orientation of the antenna.
Auto Channel Search
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to scan available channels in your
area. The channels found are automatically saved into the channel list.
Add On Channel Search
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to enter the Add On Channel
Search Program. This function will add additional channels to channel list previously not found.
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Signal Level 0
Weak Normal Good

Manual Channel Set
1. Press ENTER button to display a channel list that you can select channel as below:
2. Press ► button to label each channel Viewable or Not Viewable.
Channel Labels
Allows you to name the channel selected. Press ◄/► button to select the position of letter, press
▲/▼ button to set the name.
Menu Language
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to select the On Screen Display
(OSD) language. (Available Language: English, Spanish, and French)
Reset
Press ENTER/► button to reset all items to the default value.
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Feature menu options
1. Press MENU button on the side panel or the remote control to display the main menu.
2. Press ▲/▼ button to select the FEATURE menu, then press ► button for the submenu.
3. Press ▲/▼ button to select the item you want to adjust.
4. Press ENTER/► button repeatedly to adjust the value.
5. When you are satisfied with your choice, press ◄ button to go to the previous menu, or press
MENU/EXIT button to exit.
Time Set
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to enter Time Set Menu.
Time Set Mode
Press ENTER/► button to select the time set mode from Auto and Manual.
Please set the Time Set Mode to Manual?first if you want to change the value of Time
Zone/Year/Date/Time.
Time Zone
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to select the time zone.
Sleep Timer
Select the sleep timer to automatically turn off TV by setting the amount of time desired.
Advanced Video Menu
Press button to select this item, then press button for Advanced Video Menu.
▼
/
▲ENTER/►.
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Noise Reduction
Press ENTER/◄/► button to select the level of noise reduction from Off/Low/Medium/High.
Color Temperature
Press ENTER/◄/► button to select the color temperature from Cool/Normal/Warm.
3D/YC
Press ENTER/◄/► button to set the 3D/YC On or Off.
Adaptive Contrast
Press ENTER/◄/► button to set the Adaptive Contrast On or Off.
Gradient Enable
Press ENTER/◄/► button to set the Gradient Enable On or Off.
Blue Screen
Press ENTER/◄/► button to set the Blue Screen On or Off.
Audio Only
Press ENTER and select OK to hide the video. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to restore
to factory default settings.
Parental Control
Please enter a password to set Parental Control. The factory default password is 0000
Password Set
Please enter the correct old password
before setting a new password, and after
setting the new password, you need to
enter it again to confirm it.
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Master Lock
Press ENTER/► button to set the Master Lock On/Off. If you set this function on, all the parental
control lock will be unavailable and it can play all kinds of programs.
Unrated Lock
Press ENTER/► button to set the Unrated Lock On/Off. If you set this function on, all the programs
will be locked even they are unrated programs.
US Ratings
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button for US Ratings Menu. Canadian
Rating Menu Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button for Canadian
Rating Menu.
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Advanced Rating
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button to set advanced rating on/off.
Closed Caption
Press ▼ / ▲ button to select this item, then press ENTER/► button for Closed Caption Menu.
CC Mode
Press ENTER/► button to select CC Mode from CC Off / CC On / CC ON Mute.
Analog CC
Press ENTER/► button to select Analog CC Mode.
Digital CC
Press ENTER/► button to select Digital CC Mode.
Advanced CC Settings
Press ENTER/► button for Advance CC Settings Menu.
Style: Press ENTER/► button to select CC Style between Automatic and Custom, you need to set it
to Custom first if you want to change the value of items below.
Size: Normal/Large/Small.
Font: Default/Font1 to Font7.
Text Color: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Magenta/Cyan/Black/White.
Text Opacity: Solid/Flashing/Transparent/Translucent.
Background Color: Black/White/Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Magenta/Cyan.
Background Opacity: Solid/Flashing/Transparent/Translucent.
Edge Effect: None/Raised/Depressed/Uniform/Left Shadow/Right Shadow.
Edge Color: Black/White/Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Magenta/Cyan.
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