Haier LC-3218P User manual

LC-3218PLC-3218P
LCD COLOR TELEVISION
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
◆Wide view-angle display, high contrast
◆MTS
◆HDMI
01
0090504969

CONTENTS
Warning and caution...........................................................................................2
Important safety instructions..................................................................................4
Buttons and interface position............................................................................5
Preparation for remote control..........................................................................6
Remote control panel..........................................................................................7
Basic operation.................................................................................................8
Screen display...................................................................................................9
TV program setting..........................................................................................10
Image control................................................................................13
Sound control...................................................................................................14
Function setting......................................................................................15
Time setting...........................................................................................................19
Signal source setting..............................................................................................20
Other setting function............................................................................21
External audio and video equipment connection..............................................22
Using your TV as a computer display..............................................................23
Specifications...................................................................................................24
Troubleshooting guide...............................................................................................25
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WARNING AND CAUTION
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.FOR
ANY PROBLEM, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THERE IS A LIGHTNING ARROW SYMBOL IN THE TRIANGLE:
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT INSIDE.
IT IS DANGEROUS TO MAKE ANY KIND OF CONTACT WITH ANY
INSIDE PART OF THIS PRODUCT.
THERE IS A EXCLAMATION MARK IN THE TRIANGLE: THIS
SYMBOL ALERTS YOU THAT IMPORTANT LITERATURE
CONCERNING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN
INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPENDO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE,
DO NOT PUT THE TV SET NEAR SOURCES OF HUMIDITY.
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANSERS WHICH MAY
SCRATCH OR DAMAGE THE LCD SCREEN. AVOID CONTACT
WITH OBJECTS THAT MAY SCRATCH THE LCD SCREEN.
NOTE: SERVICING THE UNIT YOURSELF IS UNAUTHORIZED
AND COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR PRODUCT DAMAGE.

WARNING AND CAUTION
Please ensure that the set has adequate
ventilation.
Do not put the unit near water or oil as it
may cause a fire.
During thunderstorms, unplug both the
antenna and power plug to prevent
damage.
Do not use a damaged power plug or put
the power supply wire near a heat source
as it may cause electric shock or fire.
To prevent potential fire, do not overload
an electrical outlet with too many plugs.
Place the set on a level surface to
prevent it from tipping and potential
damage.
Do not remove the cover of the set
or try to service. This may result in
electric shock or fire. All service
work must be completed by an
authorized technician.
Do not place the power adapter near
a heat source or it may cause a fire.
If there are any abnormal sounds or
smells from the unit, unplug
immediately and contact an authorized
service provider.
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Do not place the set near a heat source or
in direct sunlight.
WARNING AND CAUTION
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To prevent fire, do not use or store any
flammable materials near the unit.
To prevent fire, do not place the unit near
a damp wall.
To prevent electric shock, ensure that
any external antenna connected to the set
is clear of contact with any power lines.
Do not plug / unplug the unit while your
hands are wet. This may cause an electric
shock.
Please ensure a solid connection with
the AC wall socket in order to avoid
shock and potential fire.
To prevent electric shock or fire, please
note to prevent rain from entering the set
along the wire connected to the outside
antenna.
When cleaning, please unplug the unit.
Use a soft cotton cloth. Do not use any
abrasive cleansers, and prevent water
from entering the set.
If any plugs or input wires are dirty, unplug
the set and clean. This will prevent risk of
electric shock or fire.
If the set is not going to be used for an
extended period, unplug the unit from
the AC wall outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any hear sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purposes of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servcing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, remain it readily operable
during the apparatus normal use.
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BUTTONS AND INTERFACE POSITION
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Front control panel
Back interface
1. Antenna input
2. Earphone output
3. AV output
4. AV input
5. S-VIDEO input
6. Component input
7. VGA audio input interface
8. VGA input
9. HDMI1 input
10. HDMI2 input
11.Power input socket
Power button
Program up/down button
Volume up/down button
TV/AV switch button
Menu button
CH -
IN PUT
ME NU
CH +
VO L-
VO L+
AU DIO
VI DEO
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AV IN2
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COMPONENT
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ANT
Remote sensor
Power indicator
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PREPARATION FOR REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control installation
1. According to the figure display below, place the remote control with face down,
then open the cover of battery apartment.
2. As in the figure display below, install two AAA batteries. (The + and - symbol of
battery must match with the marks on the remote).
3.Close the cover of battery apartment.
Cautions for using remote control:
Confirm there is no object between the
remote control and the remote sensor
of TV set.
Sunshine or other strong light will
interfere the signal sent by the remote
control. In this situation turn the TV
set to avoid the direct light source.
Do not put the remote control in direct
heat or a damp place, or potential
damage to the remote may occur.
Please use two AAA 1.5V batteries.
Do not mix battery types.
Install the batteries as the correct
polarities.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
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2
Shows the input source mode
Display button
Mono/Stereo/SAP switch button
Number button
Recall button
Picture mode button
Bring up the main menu to the screen
Scan button
Sleep timer button
Power button
Zoom button
Mute button
Closed caption decode button
Sound mode button
Channel up/down button
Volume up/down button
Exit button
Buttons and Descriptions
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BASIC OPERATION
1. If the TV set is in standby status, pressing power
button can cancel the standby status, then enter
the power on status. The power on channel number
will display on the screen and it will disappear
without operation in several seconds.
2. Pressing power button again, the TV set will enter
standby status.
Standby set: connecting the power supply wire,
the TV set will enter standby status.
TV PROGRAM SELECTION AND VOLUME
ADJUSTMENT
You can use CH+/- button or number button to
select the TV channel number.
Press VOL+/- button to adjust the volume.
RECALL
Pressing RECALL button can switch the channel to the
last channel you watched.
MUTE FUNCTION
1. Press MUTE button to shut off the TV sound, the
screen displays mute mark.
2. Press MUTE button again or VOL+ button to turn
on the TV sound.
OSD LANGUAGE SELECTION
Select the LANGUAGE item in the menu.
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select FUNCTION menu.
3. Press CH+/- button to select LANGUAGE item.
4. Press VOL+/- button to select the language you need.
POWER ON/OFF TV
FUNCTION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BLUE SCREEN OFF
OSD SETTING
IMAGE POSITION
ADVANCE
SAVE MODE AUTO
CLOSED CAPTION OFF
PARENT CONTROL
FUNCTION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BLUE SCREEN OFF
OSD SETTING
IMAGE POSITION
ADVANCE
SAVE MODE AUTO
CLOSED CAPTION OFF
PARENT CONTROL
SOUND
SOUND STANDARD
BALANCE 50
AVC ON
EQUALIZER
SURROUND ROOM
DIGITAL BASS ON
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SCREEN DISPLAY
For your convenient operation and in order to know the TV set, we offer the below
menus.
Picture setting menu
Sound setting menu Timer setting menu
Function setting menu
Tuner setting menu
Operation instructions
The real display may be different from the above menus. If you need adjust, please do as
follows:
1.Press MENU button to open the menu, press VOL+/- button to select every menu
separately.
2.Press CH+/- button to select the item needs adjust.
3.Press VOL+/- button to adjust the selected item, or enter the next menu.
4.Press MENU button to return the last menu or exit the screen menu display.
Note: “press VOL+/- button to select the menu” operation in the user’s manual, please
refer to these operation instructions.
PICTUREPICTURE
PICTURE SOFT
CONTRAST 45
BRIGHTNESS 45
TINT 50
COLOR 45
SHARPNESS 50
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
ZOOM WIDE
TUNER
CH. SOURCE CABLE
CH. NUM. 11
SKIP OFF
FINE TUNE
AUTO SCAN
EDIT PROGRAM
TIMER
SLEEP TIMER OFF
CLOCK - - : - -
TIME OFF - - : - -
TIME ON - - : - -
BOOK CHAN. OFF

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CHANNEL SOURCE
Manual search can search and order the program freely.
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select TUNER menu, press
CH- button to enter.
3. Press CH+/- button to select CH. SOURCE item,
4. Press VOL+/- button to select CABLE or AIR.
AUTO SCAN
Using AUTO SCAN can search all receiving
programs. We recommend using auto search to
search the program when you use this TV set for
the first time.
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select TUNER menu, press
CH- button to enter.
3.Press CH+/- button to select AUTO SCAN.
4.Press VOL+/- button to start searching, press MENU
button to stop auto scan during searching.
Note: The order of the auto scan is due to the
frequency of the program, generally speaking,
it is used only at the first time you search the
program, and once the order of the program has
been confirmed, you don’t have to use this
function, otherwise the order of the program
will be changed.
FINE TUNE
When you can’t get a satisfactory picture effect,
you can fine tune to improve the picture.
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button select TUNER menu, press
CH- button to enter.
3. Press CH+/- button to select FINE TUNE item.
4. Press VOL+/- button to start fine tune until you
obtain the best picture and sound, then release
the button and press MENU button to exit.
TV PROGRAM SETTING
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259.25
AUTO SCAN
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FINE TUNE
TUNER
CH SOURCE CABLE
CH. NUM. 11
SKIP OFF
FINE TUNE
AUTO SCAN
EDIT PROGRAM
TUNER
CH SOURCE CABLE
CH. NUM. 11
SKIP OFF
FINE TUNE
AUTO SCAN
EDIT PROGRAM
TUNER
CH SOURCE CABLE
CH. NUM. 11
SKIP OFF
FINE TUNE
AUTO SCAN
EDIT PROGRAM
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008
009
010
DELETE
VOL+ OK VOL- CANCEL
MENU RETURN
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TV PROGRAM SETTING
EDIT PROGRAM
Using this function, you can rename, skip, delete, copy
and insert the channel.
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button select TUNER menu, press CH-
button to enter.
3.Press CH+/- button to select EDIT PROGRAM item,
press VOL+/- button to enter the sub-menu.
RENAME
1.Press DIS./ZOOM button to select the channel you need
operate, press VOL+ button to enter rename mode.
2.Press MTS./MUTE button to select the number position of
channel name, press DIS./ZOOM button to select number.
3.During operating, if you want to cancel input, press
VOL- button to exit, after setting, press VOL+ button to
save. The channel name set will display before
channel number on the top right corner of screen.
SKIP
1.Press DIS./ZOOM button to select the channel you need
skip, press VOL- button to skip the current channel.
2.During operating, if you want to cancel input, press
VOL- button to exit, after setting, press VOL+ button
to save.
3.When you use DIS./ZOOM button to select channel, this
channel number will be skipped. But you can still
use number button to select the skipped channel number.
4.If you want to cancel skip, please select the skipped
channel and do above steps.
DELETE
1.Press DIS./ZOOM button to select the channel you need
delete, press CH+ button to delete the current channel.
2.During operating, if you want to cancel delete, press
VOL- button to exit, after setting, press VOL+ button to
save.
3.The deleted channel will disappear from the channel
list completely, you can’t use CH+/- button or one
digit selection button to select this channel.
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002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
VOL+ RENAME CH+ DELETE
VOL- SKIP CH- COPY
[DIS./ZOOM] SELECT
[PICTURE] PAGEUP
[AUDIO] PAGEDOWN
MENU RETURN
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002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
SKIP
VOL+ OK VOL- CANCEL
MENU RETURN
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002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
RENAME
VOL+ OK VOL- CANCEL
MENU RETURN
[MTS./MUTE] POSITION
[DIS./ZOOM] CHAR.
TUNER
CH SOURCE CABLE
CH. NUM. 11
SKIP OFF
FINE TUNE
AUTO SCAN
EDIT PROGRAM

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001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
COPY
VOL+ OK VOL- CANCEL
MENU RETURN
[DIS./ZOOM] SELECT
[PICTURE] PAGEUP
[AUDIO] PAGEDOWN
TV PROGRAM SETTING
COPY
1.Press DIS./ZOOM button to select the channel you need
copy, press CH- button to copy the current channel.
2.Press DIS./ZOOM button to select the channel you need
copy to, press VOL+ button to save. During operating
press VOL- button to cancel copy.
3.The copied channel may have same setting as the
original copied channel.
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1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select PICTURE menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select the item that needs
adjust.
4.Press VOL+/- button to adjust the selected item, the
detailed adjustment is as following table.
The table of picture item adjustment effect
SET YOUR FAVOURITE PICTURE MODE
IMAGE CONTROL
PICTURE MODE
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select PICTURE menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select PICTURE item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select STANDARD, SOFT,
USER or BRIGHT.
STANDARD: common mode.
SOFT: the image effect is soft.
USER: set the image effect you like.
BRIGHT: suitable for sport image.
Note: You can also press PICTURE button on the remote
control to select the picture modes.
COLOR TEMPERATURE
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select PICTURE menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select COLOR TEMP. item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select NORMAL, COOL or
WARM.
ZOOM
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select PICTURE menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select ZOOM item.
3.Press VOL+/- button to select WIDE, NORMAL,
ZOOM or CINEMA.
Note: You can also press ZOOM button on the remote
control to select the zoom modes.
Note: Tint is only valid in N system.
PICTUREPICTURE
PICTURE SOFT
CONTRAST 45
BRIGHTNESS 45
TINT 50
COLOR 45
SHARPNESS 50
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
ZOOM WIDE
PICTUREPICTURE
PICTURE SOFT
CONTRAST 45
BRIGHTNESS 45
TINT 50
COLOR 45
SHARPNESS 50
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
ZOOM WIDE
PICTUREPICTURE
PICTURE SOFT
CONTRAST 45
BRIGHTNESS 45
TINT 50
COLOR 45
SHARPNESS 50
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
ZOOM WIDE
PICTUREPICTURE
PICTURE SOFT
CONTRAST 45
BRIGHTNESS 45
TINT 50
COLOR 45
SHARPNESS 50
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
ZOOM WIDE
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Items VOL- VOL+
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Weak Strong
Dark Bright
Light Thick
Green Red
Blur Sharp

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SOUND CONTROL
SOUND
SOUND STANDARD
BALANCE 50
AVC ON
EQUALIZER
SURROUND ROOM
DIGITAL BASS ON
SOUND MODE
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select SOUND menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select SOUND item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select STANDARD, NEWS,
USER or MUSIC.
Note: You can also press AUDIO button on the remote
control to select the sound modes.
BALANCE
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select SOUND menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select BALANCE item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to adjust the value.
AUTOMATIC VOLUME CONTROL
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select SOUND menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select AVC item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select ON or OFF.
EQUALIZER
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select SOUND menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select EQUALIZER item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to enter.
5.Press CH+/- button to select different frequency.
6.Press VOL+/- button to adjust.
SURROUND
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select SOUND menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select SURROUND item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select ROOM, THEATER,
OFF or VALLEY .
DIGITAL BASS
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select SOUND menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select DIGITAL BASS item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select ON or OFF.
SOUND
SOUND STANDARD
BALANCE 50
AVC ON
EQUALIZER
SURROUND ROOM
DIGITAL BASS ON
SOUND
SOUND STANDARD
BALANCE 50
AVC ON
EQUALIZER
SURROUND ROOM
DIGITAL BASS ON
SOUND
SOUND STANDARD
BALANCE 50
AVC ON
EQUALIZER
SURROUND ROOM
DIGITAL BASS ON
50 90
75 80
100 70
300 80
1K 30
3K 50
5K 80
10K 70
15K 60
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FUNCTION SETTING
FUNCTION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BLUE SCREEN OFF
OSD SETTING
IMAGE POSITION
ADVANCE
SAVE MODE AUTO
CLOSED CAPTION OFF
PARENT CONTROL
BLUE SCREEN
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select FUNCTION menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select BLUE SCREEN item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select ON or OFF.
OSD SETTING
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select FUNCTION menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select OSD SETTING item,
press VOL+/- button to enter the sub-menu.
4.Press CH+/- button to select DUARATION. item,
5.Press VOL+/- button to adjust the duration time of OSD,
and you can adjust the time from 5s to 60s.
6.Press CH+/- button to select the HALF TONE
item, the larger the value , the higher the
half tone will be.
7.Press MENU button to save and exit.
IMAGE POSITION
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select FUNCTION menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select IMAGE POSITION item,
press VOL+/- button to enter the sub-menu.
4.Press CH+/- button to select H-POSITION or
V-POSITION item, press VOL+/- button to adjust the
image position in horizontal or vertical direction.
5.Press CH+/- button to select AUTO item, pressing
VOL+ button can adjust the image position
automatically. If the arrow changes from green to
yellow, it shows that the automatic adjustment finishes.
6.In VGA mode, if you don’t get a satisfactory automatic
adjustment effect, you can select PHASE, CLOCK to
adjust the image properly.
ADVANCE
Using this function can improve the quality and
expressive force of image.
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select FUNCTION menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select ADVANCE item,
press VOL+/- button to enter the sub-menu.
DUARATION 15S
HALF TONE 50
FUNCTION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BLUE SCREEN OFF
OSD SETTING
IMAGE POSITION
ADVANCE
SAVE MODE AUTO
CLOSED CAPTION OFF
PARENT CONTROL
FUNCTION
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BLUE SCREEN OFF
OSD SETTING
IMAGE POSITION
ADVANCE
SAVE MODE AUTO
CLOSED CAPTION OFF
PARENT CONTROL
H-POSITION 48
V-POSITION 31
PHASE 100
CLOCK 55
AUTO

CH+/-
VOL+/-
SLEEP TIMER
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select TIMER menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select SLEEP TIMER item.
4.Press VOL+/- button to select the sleep timer you
need. You can select OFF, 5, 10,15,30, ......, 240. After
setting, press MENU button to save and exit, the
TV will start counting.
Note: You can press SLEEP button on the remote
control to set the sleep timer you need.
CLOCK
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select TIMER menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select CLOCK item, press
VOL+/- button to enter setting. Press VOL+/- button
to select hour or minute position, press CH+/- button
to adjust the value. After setting, press MENU button
to save and exit.
TIME OFF
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select TIMER menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select TIME OFF item, press
VOL+/- button to enter setting. Press VOL+/- button
to select hour or minute position, press CH+/- button
to adjust the value. After setting, press MENU button
to save and exit. When the time off is coming, the TV
set will enter standby status.
TIME ON
1.Press MENU button to make the main menu display.
2.Press VOL+/- button to select TIMER menu.
3.Press CH+/- button to select TIME ON item,
press VOL+/- button to enter setting. Press VOL+/-
button to select hour or minute position, press CH+/-
button to adjust the value. After setting, press MENU
button to save and exit.
Note: on the condition that the clock is set.