Haier L37A9-AK User manual

MODELS: L37A9-AK
L37A9-AKF
TFT-LCD TELEVISION
OWNER`S MANUAL
Please READ thismanual carefully before
operating your TV, and retain it for future
reference.

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CONTENTCONTENT
BEFORE OPERATING
Warning..............................................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................
Buttons and interface location...........................................................................
Remote controller...............................................................................................
Remote controller key function...........................................................................
External equipment connections........................................................................
BASIC OPERATING
Switching on/off the TV set................................................................................
Choose the Menu language..............................................................................
Choose the Input Source .................................................................................
Searching Channel............................................................................................
Watching TV Program........................................................................................
Picture Control Functions................................................................................. .
Sound Control Functions....................................................................................
Timer Functions..................................................................................................
Function Menu...................................................................................................
Adjust Menu.......................................................................................................
Lock Setup ........................................................................................................
OTHERS
Others functions................................................................................................
Stream media broadcast system.......................................................................
Maintenance......................................................................................................
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................
Specifications ...................................................................................................
Format..............................................................................................................
Accessories
Remote controller User's manual Alkaline battery
(AAA) 2 Power cable

WARNING
*To avoid electric hazards, it is strongly suggested that the back cover not be opened, as
there is no any accessory inside the casing.
*If necessary, please contact authorized after-sales services.
*A lighting flash mark in a triangle: Apotentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury by high voltage.
*An exclamation mark in a triangle: Major part or accessory of which technical specifications
must be followed if it is to be replaced.
Warning:
To avoid fire or electric hazards, never place your television receiver in an area
with heavy moisture. Attention should be paid to avoid accidental scratches or
impacts onto the screen.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution:
Please read this manual carefully before using your television and keep this
manual in a good place for future reference.
To achieve the best performance of your television, read this User's Manual
carefully and properly store it for future reference.
Information of screen displays and figures in the User's Manual may vary due
to technical innovations.
Caution:
Unauthorized disassembly of this product is prohibited.
Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Important Safety Instructions
The product should be tightly fixed to avoid
drop damages and even fire.
To avoid fire hazards, do not use this
product under direct sunlight or closely
to heat sources.
Do not locate the product close to water
or oil, which may cause fire hazards.
Unplug the power supply and antenna of
the product when there is a rainstorm,
especially
Thunderstorm.
Do not use damaged or worn electric plugs
and keep electric cord away from heat sources
to avoid electric shocks or fire hazards.
Do not connect excessive sockets in parallel
or share the same socket by multiple plugs
to avoid fire hazards.
The product must be placed on a solid and
stable surface to avoid collapse.
Unauthorized disassembly of the television
is prohibited to avoid electric shocks or fire
hazards. Contact
authorized after-sales
service if technical
service is needed.
Keep the product away from a transformer
or heat source to avoid fire hazards.
Disconnect the product from power supply
and contact authorized after-sales service
if abnormal sound is heard in the product.
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Important Safety Instructions
Don't use or store inflammable materials
near the product to avoid explosion or fire
hazards.
Don't place the product in a humid area to
avoid fire hazards.
The antenna of the product should be away
from electric cable to avoid
electric shocks.
Never touch the plug when your hand is wet
as this might cause electric shocks.
Always make sure that the televisionis well
plugged as poor electric
connection might cause fire.
When antenna is used, measures should be
taken to prevent water
from flowing down
along the cable into
the television.
Unplug the television, use soft fabric, never
chemicals, if you are going to make
cleaning of the product.
Make sure that no
water drops in the
product.
The plug and electric cable must be kept
clean to avoid electric
shocks or fire
hazards.
Disconnect the television from power supply
and antenna when there is a
rainstorm or thunderstorm
to avoid electric shocks
or fire hazards.
Disconnect the television from power supply
to avoid electric shocks or fire
hazards in a long
vocation.
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Buttons and interface location
4
Front panel Control
Buttons and functions
1Channel number increase and decrease.
2Volume decrease: for lowering the volume or adjusting the menu.
Volume increase: for enhancing the volume or adjusting the menu.
3TV/AV button
4Menu button
5Power and indicator: for turning on or off the power supply.
6Remote receiving window
7Card jack
- This is a simplified representation of front panel.
- Here shownmay be somewhat different from your TV.
- CH + - VOL + TV/AV MENU

Buttons and interface location
Rear panel Control
5
AUDIO Input
connect to hear
stereo sound froman
external device.
VIDEO Input
Connects the video
signal from avideo
device.
Side Av2
AC In
HDMI Input Connnect a signalto HDMI/DVI
VGA Input
AV1
Woofer Connect loudhailer output
This TV operateson ACpower. Never attempt to operatethe TV onDC power.
Connect the monitoroutput connector from a PC tothe jack
DVD/DTV Input (Component )
Connect a componentvideo/audiodevice to these jacks.
Input
Connect audio/video outfrom an audio/video device to thesejacks.
S-Video Input Connect S-Video outfrom a S-Videodevice to thesejacks.
Earphone jack Earphone Audio output terminal
Antenna Input Connect cable orantenna signals to the TV, either directlyor
through your cablebox.
terminal
Video/Audio output terminal
Connect ordinary video/audioor other appliance audio input terminals.
VGA IN
L AUDIO R
ANT. IN
AV IN
HDMI /DVI VIDEO
S-VIDEO IN
1 2
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
L AUDIO RVIDEO
AV OUT
8
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IN1 IN2
IN
9
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
AC IN
WOOFER
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Remote controller
Precautions
Battery loading
1.Slide open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller.
2.Load two 7# (AAA)alkaline batteries in the compartment. (plus and minus poles to
respective mark)
3.Replace the cover of the battery compartment.
Make sure that there is no obstacle
between the remote controller and
television set.
As strong light may interfere the
signals, change your position to
operate the remote controller if
the television cannot be turned
on or off as you expect.
Keep the remote controller away from
heat source or humid area to ensure
effective performance of the remote
controller.
Make sure that two alkaline batteries are
loaded. The batteries must be of the
same type. The batteries must be
located properly. The batteries are not
rechargeable.
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3
2
1

DISPLAY
POWER
MUTE STILL
I/II
PIC.SIZE
TV/AV
S-VIDEO
DVD/DTV PC/DVI
OK
Q.VIEW
CH+
CH-
VOL- VOL+
MENU
PSM
123
456
789
-/-- 0
ZOOM/MOVE
USB
PIP SWAP SCAN
CH.EDIT
SHUTTLE
SLEEP
H.LOCK
Timer SKIP
ZOOM
RETURN
S
SM
HELPENTER
Remote controller key function
TV/VIDEO
MUTE
Switches the sound on or off.
NUMBER buttons
Picture still
S-Video mode
select S-Video.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Increases/decreases
the sound level.
POWER
Turns your TV or any other
programmed equipment on
or off, depending on mode.
USB system buttons
PC/DVI mode
Select PC/DVI mode.
DVD mode
Select DVD mode
Q.VIEW
Return to the last channel
viewed.
MENU
Brings up the main menu
to the screen.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Selects available channels
found with Auto search.
CHANNEL select
OK button
Information display
Display of current channel
signals, program and systems
Picture mode option
Standard, Soft,
Bright, Personal
Sound mode option
, Personal,
Standard, Music
Theater
Program edit
Sleep button
Nicam select button
(no available)
Timer skip button
H.clock button
Shuttle button
Scan
scan program
Picture SIZE button
picture scale
PIP mode buttons
PIP: PIP select
Swap: main picture and
sub picture exchange
Zoom/Move
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ANT IN
External Equipment Connections
Note
* It is recommended that you'd better use 75
* Don't bind antenna cable and electric wire together.
coaxial cable to remove the
disturbance caused by airwave.
outdoor
antenna
(not supply)
300 twin-lead cable
Antenna adapter
75 coaxial cable
Plug
(additional purchase)
Antenna input
75 standard
coaxial type
- Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections
- For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.
To improve picture quality in a poor signal area, purchase
and install a signal amplifier.
If the antenna needs to be split for two Tv`s, install a 2-
WaySignal Splitter in the connections.
If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer
for assistance.
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(not supply)

ANT. IN
S-VIDEO IN
L AUDIO R
AV OUT
L AUDIO R
AV IN
VIDEO
External Equipment Connections
NOTE: Allcables shown are not included withthe TV.
Choose Your Connection
There are severalways to connectyour television, dependingon the componentsyou
want to connectand the qualityof the signalyou want toachieve. The following are
examples of someways to connectyour TV.
Choose the connectionwhich is bestfor you.
VCR Connection
Connection Option 1
Set VCR outputswitch to channel3 or 4and
then tune theTV to the same channelnumber.
Connection Option 2
1. Connect theaudio and videocables from the
VCR's output jacksto the TV input jacks,as
shown in thefigure.
When connecting theTV to VCR, match the
jack colors (Video = yellow, AudioLeft = white,
and AudioRight = red).
If you connectan S-VIDEO outputfrom VCR to
the S-VIDEO input,the picture qualityis
improved; compared toconnecting a regular
VCR to theVideo input.
2. Insert avideo tape intothe VCR andpress
PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner`s
manual.)
3. Select theinput source withusing the
INPUT button on theremote control, and
then press CH+/-button to selectthe source,
press the VOL+button to confirm.
- To avoid picturenoise (interference), leavean adequate distancebetween the VCRand TV.
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External Equipment Connections
VGA IN
L AUDIO R
AV IN
HDMI/DVI VIDEO
Y PbCb CbCr
L AUDIO RVIDEO
AV OU T
L AUDIO R
AV1 IN
S-VIDEO IN
Y PbPr CbCr
L AUDIO RVIDEO
AV OUT
DVD
or
IN
IN1 IN2
DVD Setup
How to connect
1. Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, Pb/Cb,
Pr/Cr) to the COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
input jacks on the TV and connect the DVD
audio outputs to theAUDIO jacks on the TV,
as shown in the figure.
2. If your DVD only has an S-Video output jack,
connect this to the S-VIDEO inputon the TV
and Connect the DVD audio outputs to the AV IN
jacks on the TV, as shown in thefigure.
NOTE: If your DVD player does not have
component video output, use S-Video.
How to use
1. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
2. Use the S-Video button on the remote
control to select S-VIDEO or YPbPr/YCbCr
mode.
3. Press Play button on external equipment
for program play.
4. Refer to the DVD player's manual for
operating instructions.
HDMI or DVI Setup
-To watch digitally broadcast programs,
purchase and connect a digital set-top
box.
How to connect
Use the TV`s COMPONENT (Y, Pb/Cb,
Pr/Cr) INPUT jacks, VGAor HDMI port for
video connections, depending on your
set-top box connections available.
Then, make the corresponding audio
connections.
How to use
1. Turn on the digital set-top box.
(Refer to the owner`s manual for the digital set-top box.)
2. Use TV/AV on the remote control to select VGA or HDMI
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) mode.
3. Press Play button on external equipment for program play.
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External Equipment Connections
VGA IN
L AUDIO R
HDMI/DVI VIDEO
Y PbCb PrCr
IN
IN1 IN2
PC Setup
How to connect
1. Use the TV`s VGAIN port forvideo connections.
2. Then, make the corresponding audio
connection. If usinga sound card,adjust the
PC sound asrequired.
How to use
1. Turnon the PCand the TV.
2. Turnon the displayby pressing the POWER
button on theTV's remote control.
3. Use PC/DVI on the remote control to select
VGA source.
4. Check theimage on yourTV.There may be
noise associated withthe resolution, vertical
pattern, contrast orbrightness in PCmode.
If noise ispresent, change thePC mode to
another resolution, changethe refresh rate to
another rate oradjust the brightness and contrast
on the menuuntil the pictureis clear. If the refresh
rate of thePC graphic cardcan not bechanged,
change the PCgraphic card orconsult the manufacturer
of the PCgraphic card.
NOTES:
1 Avoid keeping afixed image on the TV's screen for a long period of Time. The fixed image
may become permanentlyimprinted on the screen.
2 The synchronization input form for Horizontal andVertical frequenciesis separate.
3 To obtain the best picture, donot play the USB, YPbPr, HDMI or VGA source at the same
time.
L AUDIO R
AV IN
S-VIDEO IN
L AUDIO RVIDEO
AV OUT
The TV has a specialsignal output capabilitywhich allows
you to hookup a secondTV or monitor.
Connect the secondTV or monitor to theTV`s AV OUT.
See the OperatingManual of thesecond TV or monitor for
further details regardingthat device`s inputsettings.
Notes:
YPbPr, VGA, HDMI, S-Video input sourcescannot be used
for Monitor out.
When connecting withexternal audio equipments,such
as amplifers orspeakers, please turnthe TV speakersoff.
Monitor Out Setup
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Power source
TO USE AC POWER SOURCE
Use theAC polarized linecord provided for
operation onAC. Insert theAC cordplug into
a standard polarizedAC outlet.
NOTES:
Never connect theAC linecord plug toother
than the specifiedvoltage. Use theattached power
cord only.
If the polarizedAC corddoes not fitinto a non-
polarized ACoutlet, do notattempt to fileor cut
the blade. Itis the user`sresponsibility to have
an electrician replacethe obsolete outlet.
If you causea static dischargewhen touching
the unit andthe unit failsto function, simply
unplug the unitfrom theAC outlet andplug it
back in. The unit shouldreturn to normaloperation.
Polarized ACCord Plug.
Polarized AC Cord Plug
AC Outlet
Wider Hole
and Blade
You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a
TV programme withoutdisturbing the other people in theroom.
Connecting Headphones
Note
Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume
may damage yourhearing.
You will not receivesound from thespeakers
when you connectheadphones to thesystem.
Plug a setof headphones into the 3.5mm
mini-jack socket onthe rear panel of the set.
ANT IN
External Equipment Connections
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1first, connect power cord correctly and the power indicator will light .
Press POWER button on the remote control again.2
3If you want to exchange to standing by status, please press down POWER button on the
remote controller.
4Disconnect the power supply or unplug the television if it is intended to completely cease the
television performance.
Switching ON/OFF the TV set
In the manual, the OSD (on screen display) may be different from your TV`s
because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation.
Switching ON/OFF the TV set
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1 Press MENU and VOL+/-button to selectthe Function Menu.
2Press CH+/- buttonto select Menu Set.
3Press CH+/- buttonto select Language.
4Select a particularlanguage by pressingVOL+/- button
repeatedly.
You can choose one of two languages.(Chinese or English)
5When you aresatisfied with yourchoice, press MENU
button to return to normal viewing.
When you startusing your setfor the firstTime, youmust select thelanguage which willbe
used for displayingmenus and indications.
Choose the Menu Language
Choose the Input Source
If you hopeto enjoy thepicture from theexternal input source,
before to selectthe source, youneed to connectthe devices,
otherwise, when youselect the source,the none orno signal
will appears onthe screen.
Press TV/AV button on remote control, the menu appears
on the screen.Then press CH+/- to selectthe TV item,
and press VOL+/-to ensure it.
Source
Before watching TV program, youneed to ensure
your TV inTV mode.
Language
Menu H-Position
Menu V-Position
Menu Timeout
Transparency
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
English
60s
50
50
0

This TV set has three methods to set channels, which are respectively full automatic,
manual search fine tune.
In this section, how to use the remote control to set channel is explained. You can
also use buttons on the TV set to set channel.
Automatic search
1Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select the
Tuning menu.
Note : 1.the Tuning menu will be in normal
TV mode;
2. When the Tuning Lock is setting as Off, it is selectable.
only operated
2Press VOL+ button and then use CH+/- button to select
"Auto Search" item.
3Press VOL+ button to ensure automatic search function work.
After the search has finished, all channels now playing program
will be automatically preset in order and backtrack the 0 channel.
4Press MENU button to stop automatic search function.
Searching Channel
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Channel Edit
Exchange
Search Set
Auto Search
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
Auto Search
Frequency 183MHz 7
Manual search
1Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to select the
Tuning menu.
Press VOL+ button to enter the submenu.
4Press CH+/- button to select Search option, and use VOL+/-
button to
2Press CH+/- button to select "Search Set" item.
3
start searching.
5 Press OK or MENU button to stop searching.
When searching successfullyfor the channel,the Manual
search stopping automaticallyand save tothe current
channel.
If excessive channel signal of unwanted programs are
received in local area, manual search function is
recommended. Channel Edit
Exchange
Search Set
Auto search
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
Fine Tune
Search
Frequency 791.22MHz
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
17
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Fine tune
If the pictureand/or sound arepoor, tryusing the FINE
TUNE feature. Do not use this feature unless reception
is poor.
2Press VOL-/+ button repeatedly to carry out fine tune, till the
best picture and sound are obtained, then loosen the button.
1Repeat above steps 1-3, then press CH+/- button to select
the Fine Tune item.
Fine Tune
Search
Frequency 791.22MHz
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>>>
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer

Channel Edit
1
Press VOL+ to enter the submenu.
4Press CH+/- button to select the item to , and
press VOL+/- button to adjust the item to select.
Press MENU button and then use VOL+/- button to
select the Tuning menu.
adjust
2Press CH+/- button to select Channel Edit item.
3
Channel Edit
Exchange
Search Set
Auto Search
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
Searching Channel
Channel No.
Channel Name
Color System
Sound System
Skip
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
17
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SECAM
B/G
Off
Channel No.
Press VOL+/- buttonto select thechannel number to edit.
Channel Name
This will adjustthe channel name.
Press VOL+/- buttonto move thecursor, andthen use CH+/-
button to selectthe letter,then press MENUor OK buttonto
confirm.
Color System
Sound System
Skip
Press CH+/- buttonto select "Color System", then press
VOL-/+ button toselect the correctcolor system. Ingeneral,
you can setit as "AUTO".
Press CH+/- button to select "Sound System", then press
VOL-/+ button toselect the correctsound system.
After the programsare presetting, youcan skip someprograms
so that toselect your favoritechannels only.
Press VOL-/+ buttonto set Skip as On.
If you want to recover the skipped channel
1. Use Direct-digitChoosing button toselect the numberof the
channel to berecovered.
2. Do theabove steps again.
3. Press VOL+/-button to setSkip as Off.
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Channel Exchange
1Press MENU buttonand then use VOL+/- button to
select the Tuning menu.
Press VOL+ to enter the submenu.
4Press CH+/- button to select the To Channel item,
and use VOL+/- button to set the desired channel
number.
5When you aresatisfied with your choice, press
CH+/- button to select Exchange item, and then
press VOL+ button to confirm, at this time, the
Exchange OK! will display on the screen.
2Press CH+/- button to select "Exchange" item.
3
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Channel Edit
Exchange
Search Set
Auto search
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
>>>
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>>>
Current Channel
To Channel
Exchange
Picture Sound Adjust
Tuning Function Timer
17
10
>>>
Searching Channel

Watching TV Program
You can watch TV program in a presetting channel.
How to select the desired program
1Using "Program number" buttons.
Directly enter the channel number with the numeric keypad on the remote control.
If to select channel numbers of double-digit or three-figure ,press continuously the
numeric buttons in three second.
2Using CH+/- button.
Press the CH+ button to select a channel number in number increasing direction.
Press the CH- button to select a channel number in number decreasing direction.
How to select the desired sound
Press VOL+/- button on the remote or the front of the
TV set to adjust the volume level. The range is 0~100.
When the volume button are pressed the volume level is
displayed automatically on the TV screen.
Volume
To select the TV mode
Before watching TV program, you may ensure your TV in TV mode.
Press TV/AV button to select TV mode.
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Quick program view
1Suppose the channelnumber you usedjust now is8 and thechannel
number you areusing is 18(as shown inthe figure).
If you want to return to the last watched program channel 8, you can
simply press theQ.View button.
If you want to return to channel 18, press the button again. Use this
function, you caneasily change betweenthe channel youare using and
the channel youused lastTimer.
2
3
This function enables quick swap to the last watched program.
Shuttle function
Press SHUTTLE button about 3 second, and the display Channel Stored
on the screen, at the time, you may operate other, then if you scan over
program, you may press again shuttle button to return to the setting
program.
Shuttle function enablesquick swap tosetting program.
Channel Stored