Haier HTX25S31, HTX29S31S, HTX34S31 User manual

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HTX25S31
HTX29S31S
HTX34S31

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Before Operation
Warning and cautions.................................................................................2
Installation.................................................................................................4
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The remote control..................................................................................4
MENU functions
Video set up............................................................................................5
Audio set up............................................................................................5
Timer set up............................................................................................6
Function
Channel
Calendar
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Antenna Connection
Troubleshooting guide
set up.......................................................................................6
set up.......................................................................................7
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V-CHIP set up..........................................................................................9
Others
Warranty ................................................................................................ 12
Specifications ...........................................................................................13
Table Of Contents
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.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT INSIDE. ITIS
DANGEROUS TO MARK ANY KIND OF CONTACT WITH ANY INSIDE PART
OF THIS PRODUCT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INTHE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.
This important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer's attention to section 820-40 of the NEC which provided 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."
Warning: To read the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
Warning: To read the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When usingthis appliance, alwaysexercise
basic safety precautions,including the following:
1) Save theseinstructions- The safetyand operation instructionsshould be retainedfor future
reference.
2) All warningson the appliance and in the operating instructions should be followed.
3) Cleaning- Unplug TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.
Use only adamp cloth for cleaning.
Exceptions: Some productsare designed for uninterrupted service, eg. Cable TVconverters,
unplugging such accessoriesmay result in loss of authorization codes. In such cases, please follow
instructions for unpluggingsuch devices as provided by the accessories manufacturer.
4)Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
5) Waterand moisture-Do not place this TV near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, orlaundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
6)Accessories - Donot place this TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The TVmay
fall causing seriousinjury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,or table recommended by the manufacturer`s, or sold withthe TV. Any
mounting of theappliance should follow the manufacturer`s instructions and should usea
mounting accessory recommendedby the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combinationshould
be moved withcare. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the appliance and
Cart combination tooverturn.
7) Ventilation- Slots and openings in the cabinet and theback or bottom are provided forventilation
and to ensureoverheating. These openings must not be locked inan built in installation such a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilationis provided or the manufacturer instructions have been
adhered to.
8)Power sources- This TV should be operated only from thetype of power sources indicated onthe
electrical nameplate. Ifyou are not sure of the type of the power supply to your home, consultyour
appliance dealer orlocal power company. For TV`s intended tooperate from battery power or other
source, refer tothe operation instructions.
9)Grounding or polarization- This TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having oneblade wider than the other is). This plug will fit into the power outlet onlyone way.
This is safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If
the plug shouldstill fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Don`t defeat the safety
purpose of thepolarized plug.
10)Power cordprotection - Power supply cords should be routed so that theyare not likely to be
walked on orpinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or
Plugs, convenience receptacle,and the point where they exit from the appliance.
11) Out antennagrounding - If an outside
antenna or cablesystem is grounded so as to
provide some protectionagainst voltage surges
and built upstatic charges. Article 810 of the
National Electrical Code,ANSI/NEPA NO.70,
provided information withrespect to proper
grounding of themast and supporting structure,
grounding of thelead in wire to antenna
discharge unit, sizeof grounding conductors,
location of antennadischarge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes,and requirement for
the grounding electrode.(Fig. A)

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12)Lighting precaution -For added protection for this TV receiver during a lighting storm or when it
is left unattendedfor long period of time, unplugit from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cablesystem. This will prevent damage tothe TV due to lighting and power line surges.
13)Object and liquidentry - Never push objects ofany kind into this TV through openings as they
May touch dangerousvoltage point or short out partsthat could result in a fire or electric shock.
Avoid spilling liquidof any kind on the TV.
14)Servicing - Donot attempt to service the TVby yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you todangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicingto qualified service
personnel.
15)Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this TV fromthe wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel underthe following conditions:
a. When thepower supply cord or plug isdamaged or frayed.
b. If liquidhas been spilled, or objects havebeen fallen into the TV.
c. If theTV has been exposed to rainor water.
d. If theTV does not operate normally byfollowing the operation instructions. Adjust only those
controls that arecovered by the operation instructions, asimproper adjustment of other control
may result indamage and will often require extensivework by a qualified technician to restore the
TV to itsnormal operation.
e. If theTV has been dropped or damagedin any way.
f. When the TV exhibitsa distinct change in performance; this indicates a need for service.
16) Replacement parts - When replacement parts arequired, be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specifiedby the manufacturer that the samecharacteristic as the original part.
unauthorized substitutions mayresult in fire, electric shock, injuryto persons or other hazards.
17) Safety check- Upon completion of any serviceof repairs to this TV, ask theservice technician to
perform routine safetychecks to determine that the TVis in proper operation condition.
18) Heat -This TV product should be situatedaway from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, orother products (Including amplifiers) that produceheat.
19) Modifications -Any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the Federal
Comunications.
20)Clean only witha dry cloth.
21)Do not blockany ventilation openings. Install in accordancewith the manufacturer's instructions.
22)Do not installnear any hear sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.
23)Do not defeatthe safety purposes of the polarizedor grounding type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades withone wider than the other. A grounding type plug hastwo blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the thirdprong is provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not fit into youroutlet, consult an electrician for replacementof the obsolete outlet.
24)Protect the power cord frombeing walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from theapparatus.
25)Only use theattachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
26)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicingis required when the apparatus has
been damaged inany way, such aspower supply cord or plug isdamaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects havefallen into the apparatus, the apparatushas been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or hasbeen dropped.
Model number Serial number Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.
For Future Reference Please
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Front
Remote Control Functions
1. : Power on/off
2. MENU: Access/Exit Main M
3. CH+/-: Select next higher or lower channel
4. VOL+/-: Increase or decrease sound
5. CHANNEL NUMBER BUTTON: Direct channel
tuning (TV channel 02-69, CATV channel 01-125.)
6. RECALL: Return to previous channel
7. -/--: Digital Selector
8. TV/AV: TV/AV selection
9. MTS/SAP MTS/SAP selection
10. MUTE: Press key to Activate/deactivate Mute Function
11. P.STD: Picture Preference Select Button
12. DISPLAY: Display receiving channel
13.EXIT ExitTVMenu
1. : Power on/off
2. MENU: Access/Exit Main M
3. CH+/-: Select next higher or lower channel
4. VOL+/-: Increase or decrease sound
5. CHANNEL NUMBER BUTTON: Direct channel
tuning (TV channel 02-69, CATV channel 01-125.)
6. RECALL: Return to previous channel
7. -/--:
8. TV/AV: TV/AV selection
9. MTS/SAP MTS/SAP selection
10. MUTE: Press key to Activate/deactivate Mute Function
11. P.STD:
12. DISPLAY: Display receiving channel
13.EXIT
1. Menu: Access/Exit Main M (Menu)
2. TV/AV: TV/AV selection
3. VOL-: Decrease sound
4. VOL+: Increase sound
5. CH-: Select next lower channel
6.CH+: Select next higher channel
7.Power: Power on/off
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Power Indicator
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MUTE
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1. VIDEO: Video Input
2. AUDIO(L/R): Audio Input
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1. S-VIDEO Input
2. VIDEO/AUDIO Input
3. YUV-DVD component Input
4. VIDEO/AUDIO Output
5. Antenna Input
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Menu Functions
Video Set Up:
Pressing MENU button once willbring the Video Set Up menu on the TV.
The following isshown on your TV screen:
Follow the procedure below toadjust the
picture quality ofyour choice:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-)button to go
up and downthe menu.
2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to
increase and decreasethe level to your
preference for eachitem.
Adjustment of Picture Quality:
Toadjust the picture quality from thefactory preset read the following:
Picture: By increasing the level. It will adjustwhite areas of picture and by decreasing the level ,
it will adjustblack areas of picture.
Brightness: By increasingthe level, it will add morelight to dark parts of the picture and by
decreasing the level,itwill add more dark to lightparts of the picture.
Color: By increasingthe level. It will adjust thelow and the high level of the picture.
Sharpness: By increasingthe level, it will show cleanerand clearer images and by decreasing
the level, itwill make picture smoother.
Hue: You can adjustthe tint of the picture bygoing into picture set up menu. By decreasing the
level, it willgive red tint to skin colorand by increasing the color it will give green tint to
skin color.
Color Temp : By pressing the VOL(+/-) buttons toselect the three setting A)Neutral, B)Warm,
C)Cool.
Picture 70
Color 50
Sharpness 40
Hue 0
Color Temp. Neutral
Brightness 32
Video
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Information to user:This television receiveris equipped with close caption decoder and
parental blocking technologyas required by the FCC.
Audio Set Up:
By pressing MENUbutton ,and then pressing VOL(-/+) button it will bring you to Audio
Set Up display. You will seethe following menu on your TV screen:
Follow the procedure below toadjust the
sound quality:
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Audio
Volume 50
Bass 50
Treble 50
Balance 0
Surround off
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up
and down themenu.
2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to
increase and decreasethe level to your
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Timer Set Up:
By pressing MENUbutton ,and then pressing VOL(-/+) button it will bring you to Timer
Set Up display. You will seethe following menu on your TV screen:
Clock:
Time-On:
Ch. Select: Thisexclusive feature switches you to yourfavorite channel at the
appropriate set time.Press VOL(+) and VOL(-) buttons to selectthe channel.
Time-Off :
Sleep Time: This feature allows you to turnoff television in pre-selected minutes (180,
170,160, ........,10 and0).
Remind time:
Ch. Switch: Thisfeature lets you store your favoritechannel. Once you store the
channel number inthis function, when the set timeis up, it will switch over
to the setchannel. This feature is used withthe Exchange feature. Press
VOL(+) or VOL(-) button to select the channel.
Press CH( +/-) buttons toscroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttonsto set
the hour aftersetting the hour press CH( +/-)buttons to go to minute mode and
set by usingVOL(+/-) buttons.
Press CH( +/-) buttons toscroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttonsto
set the hourafter setting the hour press CH(+/-) buttons to go to minute mode
and set byusing VOL(+/-) buttons.
Press CH( +/-) buttons toscroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttonsto
set the hourafter setting the hour press CH(+/-) buttons to go to minute mode
and et byusing VOL(+/-) buttons.
Press CH( +/-) buttons toscroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttons
to set thehour after setting the hour pressCH( +/-) buttons to go to minute mode
and set byusing VOL(+/-) buttons.
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Timer
Time-On 18:00
Ch. Select 1
Time-Off --:--
Sleep Time 0
Remind Time --:--
Ch. Switch 1
Clock 17:18
Follow the procedure below toselect one of
the above options:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-)button to go up
and down themenu.
2.Press VOL(+) button or VOL (-) button to
select your preference.
Function Set Up:
By pressing theMENU button, and then pressing VOL-/+ button will bring youto
Function Set Up menu. You will see the following menuon your screen:
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Setup
Language English
Background on
VNR on
C. Caption off
Demo Mode
Black Stretch on
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up
and down themenu.
2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to
increase and decreasethe level to your
preference for eachitem.
Follow the procedure below to select one of
the above options:

Language: Use VOL(+/-) to select the OSD in either English, French or Spanish.
Background: Press the VOL (+/-) buttons to select between Background ON or Background
OFF. When the Background ON function is chosen, a moving"NO SIGNAL" sign will
be displayed ifthere is no input signal tothe set.
Black Stretch: Press VOL (+/-) buttons toturn the Black Stretch feature on or off. When the
Black Stretch functionis on the screen automatically increasesthe contrast range.
VNR: Press VOL (+/-) buttons to turn the VNR function on or off. VNR isa term for Video
Noise Reduction, a built-in device on theset that reduces video noise interference
so the vieweris assured a clear picture.
C.Caption: Press VOL (+/-) buttons to select the Closed Caption options. Closed
Captioning helps thehearing impaired with the broadcast program,as well as helping
children learn howto read. A built in decoderdisplays the audio portion of aprogram
as text onthe screen when this option isselected.
OFF: When OFF is displayedon TV means C.Caption is turnedoff.
CC1: When CC1displayson TV means C.Caption is turnedon.
CC2 to CC4:For other modes of video related broadcast information.
T1: For program guide andother information displayed by broadcasters.
(This blocks alarge portion of the picture onyour screen).
T2 to T4:For other modes of information displayed by broadcasters.
(This blocks alarge portion of the picture onyour screen).
Note: Select CC1for full translation of the primarylanguage such as English in your
area. Select CC2for secondary language translation such asSpanish or any other
language that maybe broadcast in your area.
Demo mode: Thiswill display the main functions ofthe TV set.
Channel set up:
By pressing MENUbutton ,and then pressing VOL-/+ button it will bring you to
Channel Set Up.You will see the following display on TV screen.
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Channel
Antenna TV
Skip off
Current Ch. 2
Fine
Auto Program
Channel System Auto
Follow the procedure below to select above
options:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up
and down themenu.
2.Press VOL(+) button or VOL (-) button to
select your preference.
Channel System: Press the VOL(-/+) buttons to select the correctchannel system.
In general, youcan set itas "AUTO" AUTO,NTSCand NTSC443 will
display in turn
Antenna: Press VOL (+) button or VOL(-) button to select TV or CATV.
Channel Coverage byAntenna:
Antenna Type Channel Range
VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69
CATV 1-125
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Skip :Press VOL(+) button or VOL(-) button to add or delete thechannel from the
stored memory.
Current Ch. :Press VOL(+) button to go up and VOL (-) button to go downto set the
channel position. Thedisplay will showthe current playing channel.
Fine: If the picture and/orsound are poor, try using the FINE TUNE feature.
Do not usethis feature unless reception is poor. Press VOL (+/-) to start the Fine
Tune function.
Auto Program: Press VOL (+) button or VOL (-) button to autoprogram in channels.
This search automaticallyadds only the active channels inyour area to the TV's
memory. It deletes any channels on which there is no broadcast or apoor signal.
Note: The AutoSearch function will scan the channelson the selected antenna
input. If theTV is connected to cable, pleaseselect Cable under Antenna.
Calendar:
Your TV has beendesigned with a calendar. By pressing MENU button ,and then
pressing VOL-/+ button it willbring you to Calendar. You will see thefollowing
display on TVscreen.
Calendar
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Follow the procedure below toadjust the Calendar :
1. +/- buttonsPress the CH to select theyear
item, the monthitem or the date item.
2. Press the VOL-/+buttons to change
calendar setup (1901.1.1-2099.12.31).
3. Press EXIT button toexit the calendar mode.
V-CHIP SetUP:
Press the MENU Button onyour remote control to go to Password menu, then input
the password (0000). It will bringParental Lock set up display on thescreen. You
will see thefollowing menu on your screen:
Parental Lock
Parental Lock off
TV Rating
MPAA Rating
Lock Menu
Change Password
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Passsword
Password ----
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This function enablesyou to block certain TV channelsin accordance to the V-CHIP
requirement established bythe FCC.
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Toset the V-CHIP function:
Select the TVRating option. You will see theTV Rating menu on yourTV screen:
1.Press CH(+/-) button to goup and down
the menu.
2. Press VOL(+/-) button to go into TV
Rating and Movie Rating menus.
3.Press MENU button to setthe Parent
lock ON andParent lock OFF.
When TV ratingis selected, you will see
the following ratingtable on your TV screen.
When Movie ratingis selected, you will see thefollowing rating table on your TVscreen.
MPAARating
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PG U
RU
NC-17 U
XU
PG-13 U
PARENT LOCK OFF means the lock function is turned off. If the PARENT LOCK
is in "OFF"mode then V-CHIP function will not be activeto accept the V-CHIP
signal.
PARENT LOCK ON means the lock function is turned on. If the lock is in the"ON"
mode then V-CHIP function is activated to accept the V-CHIP signal.
Password
The "Default Password" preset bythe manufacturer is "0000" . If you want to change
the preset passwordto your own password, just choose any four digits that can be
easily remembered andset. Once you set password for a particular channel, that
channel will beblocked. This channel can only be accessed with the password.
LOCK Menu
AV LOCK:When it is set ON,you can not use the AV.
PROGRAM LOCK:When it is set ON,the current channel is locked,you can not see
the program ofthis channel.
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Note: You can press CH(+/-) buttons to go up and down the menu, then press VOL(+)
button to select "B" or "U' .
Note: You can press CH(+/-) buttons to go up and down the menu, then press VOL(+)
button to select "B" or "U" .
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Rating FV
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
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TV Rating