Haier HTF21S32 User manual

USER MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully
before using this TV set and keep it
for future reference. HTF21S32
20/21

CONTENTS
Before Operation
Basic operation
Warning and cautions..............................................................................2
Installation................................................................................................4
................................................................................4
Preparation of the remote control............................................................4
Function buttons and .........................................5
Front panel of the TV set........................................................................5
Rear panel of the TV set.........................................................................5
Using the remote control.........................................................................6
Menu
..........................................................................20
Specifications ........................................................................................21
Antenna Connection
External Connections
Functions
Connection to the external audio and video equipment....................19
Troubleshooting guide
.......................................................................................9
Others
Warranty ............................................................................................... 22

Important safety Instructions
22
Cleaning the tube
Should the picture tube require cleaning, disconnect the power and use a dry soft cotton cloth. Do not
use any cleaner or abrasive cloths.
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.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock, is present within the cabinet of this unit.
ATTENTION
The Owner's Manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions. For
your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. CLEANING
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.
6. ATTACHMENTS
The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may
cause hazards.
7. WATERAND MOISTURE
Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8. ACCESSORIES
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
9. VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable
operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit
should not be placed in a built-in installations such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer=s instructions have been adhered to.

Important safety Instructions
10. POWER SOURCES
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. POWER-CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords shouldbe routed sothat they arenot likely tobe walked onor pinched by
items placed uponor against them,paying particular attentionto cords atplugs,convenience
receptacles, and thepoint where theyexit from theappliance.
12. LIGHTNING
Toprotect your unitfrom a lightningstorm, or whenit is leftunattended and unusedfor long
periods of time,unplug it fromthe wall outletand disconnect theantenna or cablesystem. This
will prevent damageto the unitdue to lightningand power linesurges.
13. POWER LINES
An outside antennasystem should notbe located inthe vicinity ofoverhead power linesor other
electric light orpower circuits, orwhere it canfall into suchpower lines orcircuits. When installing
an outside antennasystem, extreme careshould be takento keep fromtouching such powerlines
or circuits, ascontact with themmight be fatal.
14. OVERLOADING
Do not overloadwall outlets andextension cords, asthis can resultin a riskof fire orelectric
shock.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Do not pushobjects through anyopenings in thisunit, as theymay touch dangerousvoltage
points or shortout parts thatcould result infire or electricshock. Never spillor spray anytype of
liquid into theunit.
16. SERVICING
Do not attemptto service thisunit yourself asopening or removingcovers may exposeyou to
dangerous voltage orother hazards. Referall servicing toqualified service personnel.
17. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this unitfrom the walloutlet and referservicing to qualifiedservice personnel underthe
following conditions:
a. When thepower-supply cord orplug is damaged.
b. If liquidhas been spilled,or objects havefallen into theunit.
c. If theunit has beenexposed to rainor water.
d. If theunit does notoperate normally byfollowing the operatinginstructions. Adjustonly those
controls that arecovered by theoperating instructions, asan improper adjustmentof other
controls may resultin damage andwill often requireextensive work bya qualified technicianto
restore the unitto its normaloperation.
e. If theunit has beendropped or thecabinet has beendamaged.
f . Whenthe unit exhibitsa distinct changein performance, thisindicates a needfor service.
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement partsare required, besure the servicetechnician uses replacementparts
specified by themanufacturer or thosethat have thesame characteristics asthe original part.
Unauthorized substitutions mayresult in fire,electric shock orother hazards.
19. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to thisunit, ask theservice technician toperform safety
checks to determinethat the unitis in properoperating condition.
20. HEAT
The product shouldbe situated awayfrom heat sourcessuch as radiators,heat registers, stoves,
or other products(including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.
21. CONNECTING
When you connectthe product toother equipment, turnoff the powerand unplug allof the
equipment from thewall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal
injury. Readthe owner's manualof the otherequipment carefully andfollow the instructionswhen
making any connections.
22. SOUND VOLUME
Reduce the volumeto the minimum level before you turn on the product. Otherwise, sudden high
volume sound maycause hearing or speaker damage.
(SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)

Installation
Antenna connection
Generally speaking, to enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use a CATV
system or an outdoor antenna .In different places, the suitable antenna type and position
may vary.
Preparation for the remote control
Battery installation
Tips for remote operation
Remove the battery cover.
!When the remote control will not be used for a long period of time or when the
batteries are worn out, remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
! Do not throw the batteries into fire. Dispose of used batteries in the specified
manner.
! Do not drop, dampen or disassemble the remote control.
Insert two size AA batteries matching
the +/-polarities of the battery to the +/-
marks inside the battery compartment.
!
!
AC power socket
Mixer
(not incl.)
Note:
* It is recommended that a 75 ohm coaxial antenna is used to avoid
interference.
*To avoid interference from electrical signals, do not bind the antenna
cable together with any mains lead.
2x "AA"
Antenna/ CATV input
75 standard
coaxial type

Function Buttons and External
Connections
Rear panel of the TV set
Front panel the TV set
Video C Input terminal
B
Video YInput terminal
Video Input terminal
Antenna Input socket
Video C Input terminal
R
Audio Input terminal
S-VIDEO input terminal
Video Output terminal Audio Output terminal
Power Switch
Menu
TV/AV
Switching
Volume up/ down
Channel Position up/down
Audio Input
terminal
Power Indicator
Signal Receiver
Video Iutput
terminal

Using the Remote Control
Buttons on the remote control
MUTE SCAN SLEEP
ZOOM CALL TV/AV
P.STD
SWAP
S.STD
CH+
CH-
VOL- VOL+
MENU
PICTURE SOUND
TIME TUNE
FUNCTION EXIT
Program scan
Mute
Zoom function
MTS selection
Program number
Digital selector
Picture mode
Volume selection
Picture menu
Time menu
Function menu
Exit screen display
Tune menu
Sound menu
Menu selection / adjustment
Channel selection
(No available)
Last Channel Recall Button
Call screen display
TV/AV exchange
Stand by
Sleep Time

Remote Features
Power Button:
To turn power ON or OFF , press power button on remote control.
System and Channel Display Button:
This will showyou the current channel number. System will also
be displayed ifset.
Sleep TimerButton
This feature allows you to turn off the television in pre-selected
minutes (180.170,160, ........,10 and 0). To cancel, keep
pressing button untilyou exit out.
TV/AV input Button:
This button hasfive setting A)Video1, B)Video 2,C)DVD,D)TV .
Pressing this button will cycle you through each option.
Mute Button:
Press mute button to turn off the TV volume.
Direct AccessChannel Select & digital selector:
Follow the procedure select the channel.
One Digit ChannelSelect:
When you want to select one digit channel ,press 0 and other
digit.
Two DigitChannel Select:
When you want to select two-digit channel. Press the digit
select button twice, then enter the two digits .
Three Digit ChannelSelect:
When you want to select a three digit channel .Press the digit
select twice ,then enter the three digits .
TV/AV
MUTE
CALL
SLEEP

CH+
CH-
VOL- VOL+
MENU
Channel (+/-) Select Button:
You can go up and down the channels by pressing CH (+)
button and CH (-) button. This button can also be used in adjusting the functions in
Menu Select Button:
You can select the menu by pressing the MENU button. You
can call onthe menu (PICTURE, TIME, TUNE andFUNCTION)
by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control.
the Menu Mode.
Volume (+/-) Select Button:
You can increase the volume by pressing VOL (+) button and
decrease VOL(-) button.This button can also be used in adjusting the function
selections in the Menu Mode.
Picture Preference Select Button:
By pressing this exclusive personal preference button, you can
select different preset brightness shades for various viewing
environments.
P.STD
Program Scan Button:
This feature automaticallyscans the available channels.
Pressing it again stops the channel scanning.
SCAN
System and Channel Display Cancel Button:
This button allows you to turn off the channel display and exit
system menus.
EXIT
Last Channel Recall Button:
This feature allows you to recall the previously viewed channel.
TIME
Time Menu Button:
When pressed it displays Time Menu Screen.
SWAP

Menu Functions
Video Set Up:
Pressing MENU buttononce will bringthe Picture SetUp menu onthe TV.
The following is shown on your TV screen:
Follow the procedure below to adjust the picture quality of your choice:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu.
2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to increase and decrease the level to your
preference for each item.
Adjustment of Picture Quality:
To adjust the picture quality from the factory preset read the following:
Picture: By increasing the level. It will adjust white areas of picture and by decreasing
the level , it will adjust black areas of picture.
Brightness: By increasing the level, it will add more light to dark parts of the picture
and by decreasing the level, it will add more dark to light parts of the picture.
Color: By increasing the level. It will adjust the low and the high level of the picture.
Sharpness: By increasing the level, it will show cleaner and clearer images and by
decreasing the level, it will make picture smoother.
Color Temp : By pressing the VOL(+/-) buttons to select the three setting A)Neutral,
B)Warm,C)Cool.
Hue: You can adjust the tint of the picture by going into picture set up menu. By
decreasing the level, it will give red tint to skin color and by increasing the color
it will give green tint to skin color.
Picture 70
Color 50
Sharpness 40
Hue 50
Color Temp. Neutral
Brightness 32
Video
Information to user:This television receiver is equipped with
close caption decoder and parental blocking technology as
required by the FCC.

Audio Set Up:
By pressing MENU button ,and then pressing VOL(-/+) button it will bring you to Audio
Set Up display. You will see the following menu on your TV screen:
Follow the procedurebelow to adjust the sound quality:
Press VOL (+) button to increase and VOL (-)button to decrease the level to your
preference.
Audio
Volume 45
Timer Set Up:
By pressing MENU button ,and then pressing VOL(-/+) button it will bring you to Timer
Set Up display. You will see the following menu on your TV screen:
Follow the procedure below to select one of the above options:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu.
2.Press VOL (+) button or VOL (-) button to select your preference.
Clock:
Time-On:
Ch. Select: This exclusive feature switches you to your favorite channel at the
appropriate set time. Press VOL(+) and VOL(-) buttons to select the channel.
Time-Off :
Sleep Time: This feature allows you to turn off television in pre-selected minutes (180,
170,160, ........,10 and 0).
Remind time:
Ch. Switch: This feature lets you store your favorite channel. Once you store the
channel number in this function, when the set time is up, it will switch over
to the set channel. This feature is used with the Exchange feature. Press
VOL(+) or VOL(-) button to select the channel.
Press CH( +/-) buttons to scroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttons to set
the hour after setting the hour press CH( +/-) buttons to go to minute mode and
set by using VOL(+/-) buttons.
Press CH( +/-) buttons to scroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttons to
set the hour after setting the hour press CH( +/-) buttons to go to minute mode
and set by using VOL(+/-) buttons.
Press CH( +/-) buttons to scroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttons to
set the hour after setting the hour press CH( +/-) buttons to go to minute mode
and et by using VOL(+/-) buttons.
Press CH( +/-) buttons to scroll to Clock, then press VOL (-/+) buttons
to set the hour after setting the hour press CH( +/-) buttons to go to minute mode
and set by using VOL(+/-) buttons.
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 to select one of the above options:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu.
2.Press the VOL(+) and VOL(-) button to increase and decrease the level to your
preference for each item.
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 if there is no input signal to the set.
Black Stretch: Press VOL (+/-) buttons to turn the Black Stretch feature on or off.
When the Black Stretch function is on the screen automatically increases the
contrast range.
VNR: Press VOL (+/-) buttons to turn the VNR function on or off. VNR is a term for
Video Noise Reduction, a built-in device on the set that reduces video noise
interference so the viewer is assured a clear picture.
C.Caption: Press VOL (+/-) buttons to select the Closed Caption options. Closed
Captioning helps the hearing impaired with the broadcast program, as well as
helping children learn how to read. A built in decoder displays the audio portion
of a program as text on the screen when this option is selected.
OFF: When OFF is displayed on TV means C.Caption is turned off.
CC1: When Cc1displays on TV means C.Caption is turned on.
CC2 to CC4: For other modes of video related broadcast information.
T1: For program guide and other information displayed by broadcasters.
(This blocks a large portion of the picture on your screen).
T2 to T4 :For other modes of information displayed by broadcasters.
(This blocks a large portion of the picture on your screen).
Note: Select CC1 for full translation of the primary language such as English in your
area. Select Cc2 for secondary language translation such as Spanish or any other
language that may be broadcast in your area.
Function Set Up:
By pressing the MENU button, and then pressing VOL-/+ button will bring you to
Function Set Up menu. You will see the following menu on your screen:
Setup
Language English
Background on
VNR on
Fade off
C. Caption off
Demo mode
Black Stretch on

Setup
Language English
Background on
VNR on
Fade off
C. Caption off
Demo mode
Black stretch on
Fade: The FADE control allows for the picture tube to warm up and gently turn on,
which can help prolong the life of the picture tube.
Demo mode: This will display the main functions of the TV set.

Channel set up:
By pressing MENUbutton ,and thenpressing VOL-/+ buttonit will bringyou to
Channel Set Up. You will see the following display on TV screen.
Follow the procedurebelow to selectabove options:
1.Press the CH(+) and CH(-) button to go up and down the menu.
2.Press VOL (+) button or VOL (-) button to select your preference.
Channel System: Press the VOL(-/+) buttons to select the correctchannel system.
In general, you can set it as "AUTO" AUTO,NTSC and NTSC443 will
display in turn
Antenna: Press VOL(+) button or VOL(-) button to select TV or CATV.
Skip :Press VOL(+) button or VOL(-) button to add or delete the channel from the
stored memory.
Current Ch. : Press VOL(+) button to go up and VOL (-) button to go down to set the
channel position. The display will show the current playing channel.
Channel Coverage by Antenna:
Antenna Type Channel Range
VHF 2-13
UHF 14-69
CATV 1-125
Fine: If the picture and/or sound are poor,try using the FINE TUNE feature.
Do not use this feature unless reception is poor. Press VOL (+/-) to start the Fine
Tune function.
Auto Program: PressVOL (+) button or VOL(-) button to auto program in channels.
This search automaticallyadds only theactive channels inyour area tothe TV's
memory. It deletes any channels on which there is no broadcast or a poor signal.
Note: The Auto Search function will scan the channels on the selected antenna
input. If the TV is connected to cable, please select Cable under Antenna.
Channel
Antenna TV
Skip off
Current Ch. 2
Fine
Auto Program
Channel System Auto

Calendar:
Your TV has been designed with a calendar. By pressing MENU button ,and then
pressing VOL-/+ button it will bring you to Calendar. You will see the following
display on TV screen.
Calendar
OCT
OCT
OCT
Follow the procedure below to adjust the Calendar :
1. +/- buttonsPress the CH to select the year item, the month item or the date item.
2. Press the VOL-/+buttons to change calendarsetup (1901.1.1-2099.12.31).
3. Press EXIT button to exit the calendar mode.
Solar 2001 11 14

V-CHIP Set UP:
Press the MENUButton on your remote control to go to Password menu, then input
the password (0000). It will bring Parental Lock set up display on the screen. You
will see thefollowing menu on your screen:
This function enablesyou to block certain TV channels in accordance to the V-CHIP
requirement established by the FCC.
To set the V-CHIP function:
Select the TV Rating option. You will see the TV Rating menu on your TV screen:
1.Press CH(+/-) button to go up and down the menu.
2. Press VOL(+/-) button to go into TV Rating and Movie Rating menus.
3.Press MENU buttonto set the Parent lock ON and Parent lock OFF.
When TV rating is selected, you will see the following rating table on your TV screen.
Note: You can pressCH(+/-) buttons to go up and down the menu,then press VOL(+)
button to select"B"or"U".
Rating FV
TV-Y
TR-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
D L S V
U U U U
U U U U
U U U
Parental Lock
Parental Lock off
TV Rating
MPAA Rating
Lock Menu
Change Password
Passsword
Password ----
U
U
U
U
U
U
>
U

When Movie ratingis selected, youwill see thefollowing rating tableon your TV
screen.
PARENT LOCK OFF means the lock functionis turned off . If the PARENT LOCK
is in "OFF"mode then V-CHIP function will not be active to acceptthe 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 by the manufacturer is "0000" . If you want to change
the preset password to your own password, just choose any four digits that can be
easily remembered and set. Once you set password for a particular channel, that
channel will be blocked. This channel can only be accessed with the password.
MPAARating
G U
PG U
R U
NC-17 U
X U
PG-B U
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 of this channel.
Note: You can pressCH(+/-) buttons togo up anddown the menu,then press VOL(+)
button to select"B"or"U".

V-Chip Technology:
The "V-ChipTechnology" allow you to use U.S. And CanadaMovies and TV
PROGRAMS Guide ratingsto block certain types of TV programs and movies.
Tounderstand clearly about TV programs rating codes, read the following list:
U.S. TV Program Ratings
NR: Not Rated-this means that programs are not rated or rating does not apply.
TV-Y:For all children-this type of rated programs are designed for a very young
audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7:Directed for older children - this type of rated programs may include comedic
violence of mild physical, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G:General Audience-this type of rated programs contains little or no
violence, no stronglanguage, and little or no sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-PG:Parental Guidance Suggested-this type of rated programs may contain
limited violence, somesuggestive sexual dialogue and situations, and rare
language.
TV-14:Parents strongly cautioned-this type of rated programs may contain sexual
content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA:Mature audience only-this type of rated programs may contain sexual
violence, explicit sexual content and profane language.
FV: This type of rated programs contain Fantasy and cartoon violence.
Violence: This type of rated programs contain violence.
S: This type of ratedprograms contain sex.
L: This type of rated programs contain offensive language.
D: This type of ratedprograms contain dialogue with sexual content.

Tounderstand clearly about movies rating codes,read the following list:
U.S. Movies Rating Chart
NR: This means movie is not rated yet. It is pending government rating approval.
G:General Audience-this type of movie rating means all ages admitted to see the
movie.
PG-13:Parents Strongly Cautioned - this type of movie rating means some material
may not be appropriate for children under13.
R:Restricted- This type of movie rating means children under 17 of age requires to
be with parent or guardian.
NC-17:This type of movie rating means no one 17 and under admitted.
X:This type of movie rating means adults only.
To understand clearly about Canadian programs rating codes, read the
following list:
Canadian English RatingChart
E:Exempt - this type of rated programs contain news, sports, documentaries, talk
shows, music videos,and variety ofother programs.
C:This type of rated programs are intended for children under age 8. There is no
offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+:This type of rated programs generally considered acceptable for children 8
years and over. There is no profanity, nudity orsexual content.
G: This type of ratedprograms generally suitable for all audiences.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -in this type of rated programs, some material
may not be suitable for children.
14+:In this type of rated programs, somecontent may notbe suitable forviewers
under the age of 14.Parents are strongly cautioned not to have their children
view 14+ ratedprograms by pre-teensand early teens.
18:Adults Only-this type of rated programs are only for adult viewers only.

Connecting the TV set to the other video and audio equipment
Connecting to the other video and audio equipment
You can connect the DVD,VCR and stereo system to the output to enjoy a
higher quality of picture and sound effect.
Laser DVD withoutput terminal
To audio output
To audio input
To video input
DVD, VCD or otherunits
DVD, VCD or otherunits
Audio output
Video output
an additional TV