Denver DFT-505 User manual

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DFT505
5 inch TFT-LCD Colour TV/Monitor with 160 memories and Remote
Control.
FUNCTIONSANDCONTROLS
1. REMOTE SENSOR
2. A/VINJACK
3.POWER/STANDBYBUTTON
4. DC 12V IN
5. TFT-LCD DISPLAY
6. EARPHONE JACK
7. SPEAKER
8. ROD ANTENNA
9.TV/AVBUTTON
10. MENU SELECTION BUTTON (PICTURE/SYSTEM/PRESET/TIMER)
11. VOLUME +/- BUTTONS
12. CHANNEL +/- SELECTION BUTTONS
13. EXTERNAL ANTENNA INLET
REMOTECONTROL
1. MUTE BUTTON
2. MODE BUTTON
3. NUMERIC KEYS
4. ONE OR TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION
5. RECALL BUTTON
6. AUTO-TUNING BUTTON
7 .VIDEO BUTTON
8. CALENDAR BUTTON
WARNINGS
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alert-
ing the user of important instructions accompanying the
product.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle
is a warning sign alerting the user of “dangerous voltage” inside
the unit.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No
user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
This unit operates on 12VDC/230V ~ 50Hz. If the unit is not used
for a long period of time, remove the plug from the AC mains.
This unit must not be exposed to moisture or rain. During heavy
rains with lightnings unplug TV from mains.
The power switch in this unit is mounted on the secondary
circuit and does not disconnect the whole unit from the mains in
OFF position.
Ensure all connections are properly made before operating the
unit.
This unit should be positioned so that it is properly ventilated.
Avoid placing it, for example, close to curtains, on the carpet or in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat radiating sources.

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9. OSD-LANGUAGE SELECTION BUTTON (E/G)
10. SLEEP TIMER BUTTON
11. DISPLAY BUTTON (CALL)
12. VOLUME and NAVIGATION3/4BUTTONS
13. MENU BUTTON
14. CHANNEL and NAVIGATION 6/5 BUTTONS
15. POWER BUTTON
BatteryInstallation:
1. Open the Battery drawer by pulling it out.
2. Insert a CR2025 Lithium battery in the Battery drawer.
3. Close the Battery drawer.
Operation:
Aim the Remote Control to the Remote Sensor (1) on the unit.
Maximum operation Range: 5 m.
POWERSUPPLY
Mains operation with PowerAdapter
For use with 230V AC house current, plug the AC/DC cable of the Power Adaptor
(supplied) to the 12V IN jack (4) and the Power Adaptor to a 230V AC wall outlet.
Move the Main Power switch (3) to ON.
Car battery operation
The car cigarette lighter adaptor cable (supplied) is useable with this unit for direct use in
any 12V negative ground vehicle. Simply insert the small plug of the cable into the
matching DC jack (4) on the rear of the unit and the other end into the cigarette lighter of
the vehicle. The unit can operate between 11 and 15 V DC.
INSTALLING&OPERATINGINSTRUCTION
1. Plug the power cord of the AC/DC adapter (included) one end to the DC 12V IN (4) on
the unit and the other end to the 230V outlet.
2. Press the POWER button on the unit (3) unit or on the remote control (15).
3Pull out the ROD ANTENNA (8) easily and adjust the angle / heading to the best
position to receive TV signals.
4. In case of weak reception, and whenever possible, it is convenient to connect an
external antenna (cable) to the EXTERNAL ANTENNA INLET (13).
5. To turn Off the unit, press the POWER SWITCH (3).
VOLUMEADJUSTMENT
The Volume can be adjusted directly by pressing the VOL- and VOL+ Buttons (11) on the
unit or VOL 3/ 4Buttons on the remote control (12).
MUTEFUNCTION
The Mute button (1) on the Remote Control allows the muting of the sound. When
pressed, “MUTE” appears on the display. Press Mute again to get sound again.
PICTUREADJUSTEMENTS
1. Adjust PICTURE Settings (CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS/ COLOUR/ SHARP) by first
pressing the MENU Button (10) on the unit or on the remote control (13) and then
pressing the VOL 4Button (> PICTURE).
2. Adjust with the VOL 3and VOL 4Buttons (12) to best condition.
3. Press CH 5/6to change setting item.
4. Press MENU to exit the MENU screen.
AUTOMATICSEARCHFUNCTION
1. Press the AUTO button (6) for 5 seconds on the remote control. The PRESET MENU
will appear. The screen colour bar will move to the right (towards higher channel).
When all receivable stations are caught and stored (up to 160), the scanning
operation is stopped. The lowest channel will appear on the screen.
2. To stop Auto-Tuning process press the CH - / + Buttons (14).
3. Press MENU to exit the MENU screen.
4. Once all the Bands have been scanned, press the CH - / + Buttons (14) to select a TV
channel. You can also press the Numeric keys (3) on the Remote Control.
MANUALSEARCHFUNCTION
1. Press the MENU button (13) on the remote control.

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2. With the CH 6 Button select PRESET, then with the VOL 4Button open the PRESET MENU.
3. Select Manual Tune and press VOL 4 or VOL 3 to start Manual Tuning.
The colour bar will move to the right or left (towards higher or lower channel).
When the station is caught and stored, the scanning operation is stopped.
If you did not receive the desired channel press VOL 4again.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to preset another programme number.
MANUALFINETUNING
Normally the best picture is obtained automatically. However under unusal conditions
such as weak signal, inadequate antenna system or strong adjacent channel
interference, the Manual Fine Tuning may provide a better picture.
Each channel can be adjusted manually as follows:
1. Select the desired programme number by pressing the Channel 6/5buttons (14) or
using the direct channel select buttons (3) on the Remote control.
2. Press the MENU button (13) on the remote control.
3. With the CH 6 Button select PRESET, then with the VOL 4Button open the PRESET MENU.
4. Select Manual Fine and press VOL 4 or VOL 3 to start FINE Tuning.
5. Press MENU to exit the MENU screen.
SKIPFUNCTION
When a stored station is not clear or is unwanted, you can skip it when using the CH+/-
buttons.
1. Select the program that is to be skipped with the CH 6/5Buttons or with the numeric keys.
2. Press the MENU button.
2. With the CH 6 Button select PRESET, then with the VOL 4Button open the PRESET
MENU.
3. Select Channel Jump and press VOL 4again to ERASE (skip station) or ADDED
(see station)
SWAPFUNCTION
When you want to change the Program number of a stored station, insert in SWAP the
desired new program number.
1. Select the program that is to be swapped with the CH 6/5Buttons or with the
numeric keys.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. With the CH 6 Button select PRESET, then with the VOL 4Button open the PRESET
MENU.
4. Select Channel Switch and press VOL 4 or VOL 3 to insert new program number.
TIMERFUNCTION
You can switch on and off the unit at a preset time.
1. Press the MENU button (13) on the remote control.
2. With the CH 6 Button select TIMER, then with the VOL 4Button open the TIMER MENU.
3. With the VOL 3and VOL 4Buttons move in the menu options, and adjust with the
Channel 6/5Buttons:
- CLOCK -- --
- OFF TIME -- -- (ON or OFF)
- ON TIME -- -- (ON or OFF)
- ON PROG --
MONITOROPERATIONS
1. To use the unit as a colour monitor, to see images coming from a VCR or a video-ca-
mera, connect the A/V cable (included) in the A/V IN jack (2) on the side of the unit.
2. Press the POWER button (3) to ON to turn on the unit.
3. Press the TV/AV Button on the unit (9) or the VIDEO Button (7) on the remote control.
4. Press the Volume Controls VOL -/+ (11) on the TV to adjust volume to desired level.
5. To turn Off the unit, press the POWER button (3).
CALENDAR
You can display the calendar by pressing the CALE Button (8) on the remote control.
1. Press the CHANNEL 6/5 Buttons to change the year.
2. Press the VOLUME 3/4Buttons to change the month.
3. Press the CALE Button to exit Calendar function.
SLEEPTIMERFUNCTION
You can switch the unit from ON to STANDBY by selecting the switch off time (in minutes):
OFF > 15 > 30 > 45 > 60 > 90 > 120 > 150 > 180
CALLBUTTON(11)
Press the CALL Button (11) on the remote control to display the Program number.
MODEBUTTON(PICTURECUSTOMSETTINGS)
You can adjust settings for Picture by pressing the MODE button (2) on the Remote Control.
You will cycle between the following settings: STANDARD > MILD > CUSTOM > BRIGHT
RECALLBUTTON(5)
Press this button to return to the previously tuned station.
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REVERSE(REAR)VIEWFUNCTION/TOP-DOWNINSTALLATION
This unit is equipped with a special feature that displays the signal of a video-camera
(not included) installed on the rear side of a van, a truck or a camper, for rear viewing
during parking or rear motion, and for viewing with top down fixing.
If needed, the TV will reverse the picture for the viewer.
AutoFlip
Automatically reverses the picture to the correct orientation.
See also “Monitor Operations”.
EARPHONES
Insert the earphone (supplied) in the Earphone socket (6) for private listening.
ACCESSORIES
- Remote control
- AC/DC Adaptor
- Car Adapter
- A/V RCA Cable
- Earphone
- Support
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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
Avoid places with excessive humidity or near water or touching the TV set with wet hands.
Avoid places with extremely high or low temperatures, dust, or subject to excessive
sunlight, in a vehicle also.
Avoid applying strong shocks to the set.
Do not use any chemical solvent (alcohol, benzine, thinner, etc.) for cleaning the TV set.
Do not disassemble or alter the TV set.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
SYMPTOMSANDPOSSIBLECAUSES
A) No picture, No sound
- Check Power cord connection
- Switch Power to ON
B) Good picture, No sound
- Press Volume + button
- Check if Mute function is inserted. In case press Mute button again
C) No picture, Good sound
- Adjust brightness control
D) No colour
- Adjust the colour control
-Check the Tuning with FINE Tuning
E) Snowy picture, Noisy sound
- Check and move the antenna
F) Dotted line or stripes
- This may be caused by local interference (e.g. cars, neon signs, hair dryers, etc)
Adjust the antenna for minimum interference

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MAIN MENU PICTURE Contrast 0-100
Brightness 0-100
Color 0-100
Sharpness 0-100
SYSTEM Input TV/VIDEO
Audio System BG/I
Picture System AUTO/PAL/N3.58/N4.43
Blue Background ON/OFF
PRESET Channel Number 0-159
Channel Jump ADDED/ERASED
Channel Switch 0-159
Auto Tune 4
Manual Tune 3 4
Fine Tune 3 4
Frequency Band VHF-L/VHF-H/UHF
TIMER CLOCK --:--
OFFTIME --:-- ON/OFF
ONTIME --:-- ON/OFF
ON PROG - -0-159
Press MENU to exit
MENU CHART (Press MENU Button on the remote control)
Use VOLUME 3/4and CHANNEL 6/5 Buttons to select and adjust.
G) Double images or ‘Ghosts’
- This may be caused by reflections from nearby mountains or buildings.
H) Remote control malfunction or reduction in operating distance
- Check battery terminals or replace batteries
- Clean indicator window (remote sensor) (1)
SPECIFICATIONS
SCREEN TYPE LCD-TFT
SCREEN SIZE 5"
TELEVISIONSYSTEM PALBG/I
RECEIVABLE FREQUENCIES VHF-L CH2-CH4, VHF-H CH5- CH12,
UHF CH21-CH69
HYPERBAND S1 - S41
MEMORIES 160
VIDEOIN 1Vp-p (75 Ohm)
AUDIOIN 100-300 MV (RMS)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION 960(H) X 234(V) dots
ACTIVEAREA 110.2(H) X 84(V) mm
AUDIOOUTPUT 0.15W(MAX)
POWER SUPPLY DC 11V-15V (1A)
POWERCONSUMPTION 10 W
DIMENSION 150(L) X 125(H) X 32(D)
WEIGHT 680 g
Due to continuing improvements, the features and design are subject to change without
notice.