Haier P37K1 User manual

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MODELS: P37K1
P42K1
P50K1
PLASMA TELEVISION
OWNER`S MANUAL
Please READ thismanual carefully before
operating your TV, and retain it for future
reference.

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SELECT
HDMI
ENTER ZOOM HELP
PIP
SWAP
PIC.SIZE
DISPLAY
I/II
SCAN
OK
SHUTTLE
H.LOCK
SLEEP
MENU
DVD
TV/AV
RETURN
USB
ZOOM/MOVE
TIME.SKIP
PSM
SM
Q.VIEW
STILL
-/--
CH-
CH+
VO L -
VOL+
S
CONTENTCONTENT
Accessories
Remote controller User's manual Alkaline battery
(AAA) 2 Power cable
Warning.................................................................................................................1
Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................2
Buttons and interface location............................................................................. 4
Remote controller....................................................................................................6
Remote controller key function...............................................................................7
External equipment connections............................................................................8
Switching on/off the TV set...................................................................................14
Choose the Menu language................................................................................ 14
Choose the Input Source .................................................................................... 14
Searching Channel................................................................................................15
Watching TV Program............................................................................................18
Picture Control Functions.................................................................................... .19
Sound Control Functions......................................................................................21
Timer Functions.....................................................................................................23
Function Menu.......................................................................................................24
Adjust Menu...........................................................................................................26
Lock Setup ...........................................................................................................27
Others functions................................................................................................29
Maintenance.....................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting................................................................................................31
Specifications ..................................................................................................32
Format..............................................................................................................33
BEFORE OPERATING
BASIC OPERATING
OTHERS

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.
1

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.
2

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.
3

Front panel Control
- This is a simplified representation of front panel.
- Here shownmay be somewhat different from your TV.
Buttons and interface location
4
Buttons and functions
1. TV/AV button
2. Menu button
3. Volume increase for enhancing the volume or adjusting MENU.
4. Volume decrease for lowering the volume or adjusting MENU
5. Channel number increase
6. Channel number decrease.
7. Power for turning on or off the power supply.
Indicator
Remote Sensor
Side
Side AV
VIDEO input
L-AUDIO-R
left and right
audio input.
1
MENU
CH+
CH-
VOL+
VOL-
TV/AV
POWER
2
3
4
5
6
7

Buttons and interface location
5
Rear panel Control
1HDMI Input Connnect a signalto HDMI/DVI
2PC Input Connect the monitoroutput connector froma PC tothe jack
3COMPONENT Input Connect a componentvideo/audiodevice to thesejacks.
4AV Input Connect audio/video outfrom an audio/videodevice to thesejacks.
5S-Video Input Connect S-Video out from a S-Video device to these jacks.
6 Earphone jack EarphoneAudio output terminal
7ANT IN Antenna Input Connect cable orantenna signals tothe TV, either directly or
through your cablebox.
8AV output terminal Connect ordinary video/audioor other applianceaudio input
terminals.
S-VEDIO
VEDIO L R
AV IN
AV OUT
ANT.
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT IN
PC
AUDIO IN
PC IN
HDMI
1
2
3
4 58 6
7

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 AAA 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
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Remote controller key function
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SELECT
HDMI
ENTER
ZOOM HELP
PIP
SWAP
PIC.SIZE
DISPLAY
I/II
SCAN
OK
SHUTTLE
H.LOCK
SLEEP
MENU
DVD
TV/AV
RETURN
USB
ZOOM/MOVE
TIME.SKIP
PSM
SM
Q.VIEW
STILL
-/--
CH-
CH+
VO L -
VOL+
S
CH.EDIT
STILL Picture static
I/II (NICAM)(No available)
MUTE
Switches the soundon or off
Power Off/Standby
any other programmed
equipment off.
SCAN
Program scan button
DISPLAY
Display ON/OFF
SLEEP
Displaying sleep time,adjustable
PIP(No available)
Digits
Program direct option(whenedit
program, every presscan set
different sign by turns amongthe
digits and signon top ofthem)
TV/AV
Input source display
Sound UP/DOWN
Lock button
(enter the LockSet menu)
Channel list button
CHANNEL select
Note:
This User's Manualcovers the functionsof the remotecontroller, includingCH+/-,
VOL-/+, MENU, TV/AV and POWER keysfor control ofprogram up, programdown,
volume decrease, volumeincrease, menu, TV/AV and power ON/OFF.
MENU
main menu entry, menu exitor
return to nexthigher level menu.
- The remote controller cannotbe operated unlessthe batteries areproperly loaded.
Function introduction
- When usingthe remote control,aim it atthe remote control sensor on the TV.
SWAP
(No available)
USB
USB system ON/OFF.
ZOOM/MOVE (No available)
HDMI
HDMI mode select
USB system buttons
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Selects available channels
found with auto program.
OK button
PSM
Selects the pictureappropriate
for the program'scharacter.
SSM
Selects the soundappropriate
for the program'scharacter.
TV DVD SETBOX
Press the SELECT button repeatedly to
select one ofthe system modes in which
the remote controlcan be used.
LIGHT
Press the lightbutton, white LED will
be ON, releasethis key,white LED
will be OFF.
Q.VIEW
Switch the currentchannel to the last
channel you haveviewed, or switch
the other sourceto TV.
PICTURE SIZE
Changes the aspectratio
TIME.SKIP button
SHUTTLE button
To select channel numbers from
10 ~ 99 press [-/--] button and enter
the two digit channel number.
To select channel numbers from
100 ~ 218 press [-/--] button enter
the 3 digit channel number

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)

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 tunethe TV to the samechannel number.
Connection Option 2
1. Connect theaudio and videocables from theVCR's output jacksto the TV input jacks,as
shown in thefigure. When connectingthe TV to VCR, matchthe jack colors(Video = yellow,
Audio Left =white, andAudio Right =red).
If you connectan S-VIDEO outputfrom VCR tothe S-VIDEO input,the picture quality is
improved; compared toconnecting a regularVCR to theVideo input.
2. Insert avideo tape intothe VCR andpress PLAY on the VCR. (Referto the VCRowner`s
manual.)
3. Select theinput source withusing the INPUTbutton on theremote control, andthen press
CH+/- button toselect the source,press the VOL+button to confirm.
- To avoid picturenoise (interference), leavean adequate distancebetween the VCRand TV.
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S-VEDIO
VEDIO L R
AV IN
AV OUT
ANT.
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT IN
PC
AUDIO IN
PC IN
HDMI

External Equipment Connections
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, asshown in the figure.
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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S-VEDIO
VEDIO L R
AV IN
AV OUT
ANT.
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT IN
PC
AUDIO IN
PC IN
HDMI
S-VEDIO
VEDIO L R
AV IN
AV OUT
ANT.
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT IN
DVD
or

External Equipment Connections
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 TV/AV on the remotecontrol 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 themenu until thepicture is clear.
If the refreshrate of thePC graphic cardcan
not be changed,change the PCgraphic card
or consult themanufacturer of thePC graphic
card.
NOTES:
1 Avoid keeping a fixed 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.
The TV has a specialsignal output capability which allows
you to hookup a secondTV or monitor.
Connect the secondTV or monitor to the TV`s AV OUT.
See the OperatingManual of thesecond TV or monitor for
further details regardingthat device`s input settings.
Notes:
YPbPr, VGA, HDMI, S-Video input sourcescannot be
used for Monitorout.
When connecting withexternal audio equipments,such
as amplifers orspeakers, please turn the TV speakers off.
Monitor Out Setup
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S-VEDIO
VEDIO L R
AV IN
AV OUT
ANT.
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT IN
PC
AUDIO IN
PC IN
HDMI
S-VEDIO
VEDIO L R
AV IN
AV OUT
YPb/Cb Pr/Cr AUDIO
LR
COMPONENT IN

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 line cord plug to other
than the specifiedvoltage. Use theattached power
cord only.
If the polarizedAC cord does not fit into 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 discharge when 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 the speakers
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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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 theTV operation.
Switching ON/OFF the TV set
1First, connect power cord correctly and the power indicator will light .
2Press POWER button on the remote control again.
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.
1 Press MENU and VOL+/-button to selectthe Function Menu.
2Press VOL+ buttonand use CH+/-button to select Menu Set.
3Press VOL+ buttonand use CH+/-button to select Language.
4Select a particularlanguage by pressingVOL+/- button
repeatedly.
Youcan choose oneof two languages.(Chineseor English)
5When you aresatisfied with yourchoice, press MENU
button to returnto 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.
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menu
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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
Search set
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 VOL+ button and then use 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 search
stopping automatically andsave to thecurrent channel.
If the pictureand/or sound arepoor, tryusing the FINE
TUNE feature. Do not use this feature unless reception
is poor.
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menu
OK
OK CANCEL
menu
OK
CANCEL
OK
menu
OK
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OK
OK
menu
DOWN UP

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 VOL+/- button to select Channel Edit item.
3
Searching Channel
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+/- buttonto 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 be recovered.
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
Searching Channel
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menu
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